Nothing ruins a summer day like getting a nasty sunburn. From the itching, stinging sensation on your skin to the dreaded peeling of your newly red-tinted complexion, it’s definitely not an experience you’re eager to repeat year after year. However, with hotter temperatures and more UV rays being produced in 2023 than ever before, taking [...]
Sunscreen works by blocking the UV rays of the sun. It contains active ingredients that prevent the sun’s rays from getting in your skin and damaging the skin. Sunscreens are usually more popular during summer because there is more sun, however, did you know that skin experts are advising people to wear sunscreen all year [...]
What is Hyperpigmentation? Hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin excessively produces melanin brought on by several possible factors such as cancer medication side effects, overexposure to the sun, and hormones. Melanin is the pigment that gives skin its color. […]
What is SPF? Sun Protection Factor or SPF remains a crucial ingredient in sunscreens. SPF protects your skin from ultraviolet (UV) light damage. Two types of UV damage to the skin exist. These two types of UV are UVA and UVB. The goal of SPF products remains to protect your skin from UVA and UVB [...]
It’s that time of year again: the days are getting longer, the sun is getting stronger. But before you head out to catch some rays, don’t forget about the importance of using sunscreen, an absolute must-have when it comes to aiding in the prevention of cancer and aging. Hopefully, you’ve already been using it as [...]
Cold weather and skin problems go hand in hand. During the cold months, many of us experience dry skin, chapped lips, flare ups of eczema and psoriasis, flaky skin and even sun damage post summer. Whether you are a man or a woman, it pays to know how to take care of your skin during [...]
