Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Are you confused by EltaMD sunscreens? The brand has a dozen formulas and they’re all so similar! For starters, all of them use zinc oxide, a mineral filter that provides gentle, broad spectrum protection from ALL UV rays – ON ITS OWN. The catch? It’s thick and leaves a white cast behind. That’s why EltaMD […]
Sunscreen gave you a bad rash? Still got a sunburn after a few hours in the sun? So many sunscreens aren’t up to the job. Their UV filters are either irritating as hell or are so unreliable, they stop working within a couple of hours. But how can you tell which ones you can trust? […]
Chances are you’ve never heard of Ensulizole. But what if I told you it’s in almost every chemical sunscreen you’ve ever used in your life? Truth bomb: the safest, hardest-working ingredients are often the ones that don’t get any press. Time to fix that, don’t you think? Here’s all you need to know about Ensulizole […]
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, […]
