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I used to roll my eyes when someone tried to tell me how to apply sunscreen. Dude, how difficult can it be? Pour a small amount of cream on your hands, rub it all over your body, wait 20 minutes and go out in the sun. Job done. Except, I still got a sunburn every […]
Chemical VS physical sunscreen: which team are you on? Yep, not all sunscreens are created equal. Some go on like a dream while others are as thick as toothpaste and leave a white mask on your face to boot. I used to think someone at the lab had screwed up if I got a gooey […]
Is your mineral sunscreen drying out your skin? If you’ve just switched to a mineral sunscreen and your skin’s now drier than the Sahara, fret not. You’re not going crazy. Mineral sunscreens can dry out skin. Does that mean you shouldn’t use them… or is there a way to stay safe from UV rays without […]
Can you use the same sunscreen for all the family? In theory, yes. In practice, finding a sunscreen that suits every member of the family is trickier than you think. Traditional UV filters, like Avobenzone, are a no-no for young children. They get easily absorbed by the body and cause all kinds of irritations. Mineral […]
It’s easy to say, “Apply your sunscreen generously and top it up every couple of hours.” How the heck do you do that when your skin is covered with its own grease?! Oily skin + sunscreen = tricky relationship. Go down the mineral sunscreen route and you’re left with a white, oily cast that makes […]
Are you confused by EltaMD sunscreens? The brand has a dozen formulas and they’re all so similar! For starters, all of them use zinc oxide, a mineral filter that provides gentle, broad spectrum protection from ALL UV rays – ON ITS OWN. The catch? It’s thick and leaves a white cast behind. That’s why EltaMD […]
