sunscreen

  • why sunburns itch + how to soothe them

    Why Sunburns Itch (And How To Soothe Them)

    Ever wondered how to soothe sunburn itch? It’s literally the worst thing about sunburns. Like, it’s non-stop. It feels like ants crawling under your skin while someone runs sandpaper over it. You just want to scratch the whole damn thing off, but that just makes things worse. *sighs* And the worst part? No one really […]

  • melanoma myths busted

    4 Melanoma Myths Debunked!

    Did you know that melanoma kills 1 American every hour? That’s about 9,000 deaths in a year! The worst part? Melanoma is making more victims than ever. In the past 30 years, the number of melanoma cases kept rising up. Young women have it worst. Maybe it’s because we like to tan, but we’re melanoma’s […]

  • how to decipher sunscreen labels and lingo

    Sunscreen Lingo: How To Decipher Sunscreen Labels

    Can you decipher sunscreen labels? I mean, what does “broad-spectrum” really mean? Does your sunscreen need to be water-resistant, too? And why the heck are there stars on the bottle? The law states brands need to give you all the info to help you make an informed choice (and I’m totally on board with that). […]

  • Should you wear sunscreen in front of mirrors?

    Should You Wear Sunscreen In Front Of Mirrors?

    Remember when we talked about wearing sunscreen indoors? UVA rays easily get through glass, so if you’re driving or just spending a lot of time near big windows (damn those modern offices!), you’re not safe from UV harm – unless you put that sunscreen on. And let’s be real: who actually sits in the middle of a […]

  • can you use sunscreen on a baby?

    Can You Apply Sunscreen On A Baby?

    I know you’re putting on sunscreen every morning, RIGHT? But do you use it on your baby too? Sure, you could argue that 6 months is way too young to start worrying about wrinkles – and you’re totally right. When you have a baby, that’s the least of your concerns. I mean, who has time […]