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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 […]
Should you stay away from nanoparticles in sunscreen? Critics say that zinc oxide nanoparticles are so small, they’ll penetrate your skin and give you all kinds of nasty diseases – like cancer. The panic got so out of hand, the few brands that had started using this technology quickly backtracked. Now you’ll more easily find […]
Did you know you can be allergic to sunscreen? I’m not talking about hating a greasy texture or a white cast. These are nuisances, but they don’t ruin your skin. I’m talking about an itchy, red rash that stings. And swells. What’s going on? Some of the UV filters that protect you from the harmful […]
Do you wear sunscreen while driving? In case you’re thinking: “Come on, Gio, I don’t need sunscreen while driving. The windshields are enough to protect me” or “But I’m only driving a short distance – like, 10 minutes tops. Why would I put on sunscreen for that?” Think again. Driving without sunscreen – for 10 […]
What are the best sunscreens with Mexoryl? I’m a zinc oxide fan girl. If a sunscreen doesn’t have it, I won’t even look at it twice. But, I get it. Not all of you want to put up with its greasy feel and whitish cast. But, what’s the alternative? Titanium dioxide’s just as bad (I […]
Can you guess what’s the most used UV filter in the whole world? *drumroll* Avobenzone! The reason is simple: it’s the only UVA filter available all over the world that doesn’t turn your face into a white, greasy mess. Yes, other UVA filters exist, but they’re either not been approved for use in big countries […]
