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Oily Skin – Shiny Isn’t Always Pretty

Many people love shiny things, but not when it comes to oily skin. Oil produced by the skin is called sebum, and it is produced by sebaceous glands. Sebum production is influenced by stress, humidity, hormones, and genetics. More males have oil skin than females because they have larger and more active sebaceous glands. For [...]

By |2024-12-13T20:11:08+00:00July 23rd, 2024|Skin Conditions|Comments Off on Oily Skin – Shiny Isn’t Always Pretty

Introducing Powder Sunscreen

Sunscreen formulas are continuously evolving in different forms beyond the lotion everyone knows. One iteration of sunscreen includes powder sunscreen–SPF that can be applied with a brush. It sounds unbelievable. Is this sunscreen variation reliable for sun protection? What are Powder Sunscreens? Powder sunscreens are loose powder formulations made with mineral-based ingredients like zinc oxide [...]

By |2024-12-13T20:04:19+00:00July 22nd, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Introducing Powder Sunscreen

Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens: Which One?

Understanding Sunscreen: Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreen is a crucial product when it comes to protecting our skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays. There are two main types of sunscreens: physical and chemical, each with its own unique characteristics and benefits.   Physical/Mineral Sunscreens: Physical, or mineral, sunscreens work by creating a physical barrier on [...]

By |2024-12-13T20:04:39+00:00July 22nd, 2024|Sun Protection|Comments Off on Physical vs. Chemical Sunscreens: Which One?
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