Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Ever wondered why your face turns a ghostly white in photos? Meet the culprit: titanium dioxide. Wait! Don’t throw tomatoes at it, yet. I’m introducing you two because titanium dioxide is pretty awesome. Yes, it’s a joker who likes to play a few tricks on your sometimes, but it’s in your skincare products for a […]
I get it. Finding a good sunscreen is a pain in the butt. Everything seems to be too greasy, too white. or too expensive. And those synthetic UV filters! Do they really cause cancer?! It’s so tempting to stop the search and turn to good old coconut oil instead. Word on the street is that […]
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 (Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide can do that). But, it seems like the tide is turning. […]
I hate shopping for sunscreen. It’s the most important product in your skincare routine – and the harder to get right. Synthetic UV filters, like Avobenzone, have pleasant, lightweight textures… but are highly unstable, can cause irritations, and even gets absorbed by your skin (a no-no for pregnant women). Mineral UV filters, like Zinc Oxide, […]
To wear sunscreen or not to wear sunscreen? This is the question. If you don’t wear it, you’ll end up with deep wrinkles and dark spots. You’ll look older before your time. You may even get cancer. If you do wear it, you may not be getting your vitamin D fix and that can mess […]
So, you’ve finally found the perfect sunscreen, huh? It keeps you safe for hours in the sun. It’s super lightweight you can hardly believe it’s a sunscreen at all. Best of all, it doesn’t make you look like Caspar The Ghost. Girl, you’ve hit the jackpot. Don’t mess it up now with a poor application. […]
