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  • Can you layer sunscreen and add up spf
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    Sunscreen Math: Can You Add Up SPF?

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    If you use a moisturiser with SPF 20, a sunscreen with SPF 30, and a foundation with SPF 15, what SPF do you get? 30 + 20 + 15 = 30. Wait, what? Shouldn’t it be SPF 65? Not quite. SPF math isn’t like regular math. You can’t just add up all the numbers and […]

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    Do Powders With SPF Offer Adequate Sun Protection?

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    *Halleluja* If you have oily skin, powders with SPF are the answer to all your sunscreen prayers. They aren’t greasy. They soak up excess oil. They make your makeup last longer. You can retouch them anytime, anywhere. They’re perf… Not so fast! Powders with SPF do a lot of amazing things for you, but keeping […]

  • 7 ways to protect your skin from the sun and UV rays
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    7 Ways To Protect Skin From The Sun

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    Can we talk about all the ways to protect your skin from the sun (yep, more than sunscreen)? Hands up if you enjoy spending time outside. Playing in the park with your kids. Barbecuing in the garden with your friends. Swimming in the ocean. Ah, summer is so much fun! I, for one, am determined […]

  • Are mineral chemical-free sunscreens safer?
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    Chemical-Free Sunscreens: What Are They And How Do They Work?

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    I’ll tell you a secret: Chemical-free sunscreens don’t exist! WTH? Here’s the deal: everything is made of chemicals. Water? A chemical (H20). Olive oil? Made of chemicals. Your body? Hey, you’re made of chemicals, too! Truth bomb: if it’s made of matter, it’s a chemical. If chemical-free sunscreens existed, you’d get a big, fat bottle […]

  • do you need sunscreen at night?
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    Do You Need Sunscreen At Night?

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    I thought I was obsessed about sun protection. Until I heard there are people who use sunscreen at night. WTH? It’s called SUNscreen for a reason. It protects you from the sun. Why put it on when the star has left the building? Computers. And the moon. At least, those are the reasons moonscreeners give […]

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    What’s The Difference Between UVA And UVB Rays?

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    Can you believe that for decades sunscreen protected you only from UVB rays? No one gave a crap about UVA rays. They don’t cause sunburns, so you can’t see the damage they do as quickly. *sighs* But don’t think for a moment that makes them less dangerous. Turns out, UVA rays are worse than UVB […]