Sunscreen Filters Unfiltered
Sunscreen is still on everyone’s mind and so are the questions surrounding it. One part of the conversation that deserves attention is ultraviolet (UV) filters. If you’re wondering what a filter is, then you are not alone. An ultraviolet (UV) filter refers to a compound that absorbs, reflects, or scatters UV radiation. Sounding familiar? As […]
Fall Back, Clear Out: Fall Skincare Reset
When you think fall, football, changing leaves and pumpkin spice might dominate your thoughts but what about your skincare? Fall is a great time to do a skincare refresh and look at all those products sitting on your shelves. Over time, we all accumulate skincare products that pass their expiration date and your kitchen cabinets […]
Debunking the Anti-Sunscreen Movement
The anti-sunscreen movement is upon us. If you look on TikTok, influencers are making radical claims that sunscreen causes skin cancer, which we know to be clearly false. But the hate on sunscreen didn’t start just a few months ago. It’s been an ongoing trend and caught fire again recently. So where did this movement […]
Style Meets Sun Protective Clothing
Obviously our clothing offers us sun protection more so than if we were stark naked out in the sun. Ever seen Naked and Afraid? Side note, yes mud can serve as sun protection too but clothing is better! Just wearing a white t-shirt offers you an SPF level of about 7. But what if you […]
Are Mineral and Chemical Sunscreens Ok for Kids?
Sunscreens have received a lot of attention lately, especially regarding their ingredients. There are two main types of sunscreen: chemical sunscreens and mineral sunscreens. Both types help protect your skin from the sun, but they do it in different ways. It’s important to note that the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, does regulate sunscreens […]