Taking the guesswork out of skincare
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. Here’s why it happens (and how to prevent it): What Are Mineral Sunscreens? First things first: what are mineral […]
What if I told you that everything you know about mineral sunscreen is a lie? They create a shield on the skin that reflects UV rays away? Lie. You don’t have to reapply them? Lie You can get away with using less? Lie. I’ll let that sink in for a minute… I know, I’ve just […]
Can we talk about sunscreen drops? I totally get why women are falling for them. Sunscreen is a must. It’s also a HUGE pain. It’s thick. It’s greasy. It’s making you breakout. And giving you a rash. And why do you look like Caspar The Ghost, all of a sudden? Ugh. Why can’t you get […]
Have you ever wondered why you’re always told to apply sunscreen 15/20 minutes BEFORE sun exposure? If you’re anything like me, you’ve often put it on 5 minutes before leaving the house. Aham… What can I say? Girl’s busy… But does it matter – as long as you put it on in the first place, […]
Beach vs mountain: where do you think you’re more likely to get a sunburn? Growing up in a beach town, I always knew I had to wear sunscreen at the beach (mind you, no one told me for years I had to wear it every day, everywhere) to avoid a sunburn. But I hate the […]
