Taking the guesswork out of skincare
I used to be so reckless with sunscreen. Before my mid 20s, I only used it at the beach (read: never. Going to the beach is my idea of hell – I know, weirdo). The few times I was dragged there, I would begrudgingly put sunscreen on, and then leave the bottle lying wherever. In […]
“I don’t need sunscreen. My black skin has an inbuilt SPF.” Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you need sunscreen just like everyone else. Black skin may tolerate UV rays better, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to its damage. Here’s what I mean: Does Black Skin Need Sunscreen? YES! It’s true […]
Did you know that melanoma kills 1 American every hour? That’s about 9,000 deaths in a year! The worst part? Melanoma is making more victims than ever. In the past 30 years, the number of melanoma cases kept rising up. Young women have it worst. Maybe it’s because we like to tan, but we’re melanoma’s […]
Do you wear sunscreen while driving? In case you’re thinking: “Come on, Gio, I don’t need sunscreen while driving. The windshields are enough to protect me” or “But I’m only driving a short distance – like, 10 minutes tops. Why would I put on sunscreen for that?” Think again. Driving without sunscreen – for 10 […]
Can you decipher sunscreen labels? I mean, what does “broad-spectrum” really mean? Does your sunscreen need to be water-resistant, too? And why the heck are there stars on the bottle? The law states brands need to give you all the info to help you make an informed choice (and I’m totally on board with that). […]
“Gio, do I really need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours? I’m sitting in my office all day, it’s not like I have the chance to soak up the sun in a bikini…” I hear ya. Reapplying sunscreen every two hours is cool at the beach, but do you need the hassle in your everyday […]
