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Do You Really Need To Apply Sunscreen 20 Minutes Before Sun Exposure?

Have you ever wondered why you’re always told to apply sunscreen 15/20 minutes before sun exposure? Cos if you’re anything like me, you’ve often put it on 5 minutes before… The post Do You Really Need...

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Are You Applying Sunscreen The Right Way?

I know you’re applying sunscreen every day. But are you applying it the right way? Sunscreen ain’t like the other skincare products. Mess it up and it won’t work. So… The post Are You Applying...

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Do Sunscreen Drops Provide Adequate Sun Protection?

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… The post Do Sunscreen Drops Provide...

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5 Mineral Sunscreen Myths You Need To Stop Believing Right Now

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… The post 5 Mineral Sunscreen Myths You Need To...

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The Truth About Aftersun: Do You Really Need One?

Do you need an aftersun lotion? As a teen, an aftersun was a must in my beach bag. I had no idea what it was or what it did, but… The post The Truth About Aftersun: Do You Really Need One? appeared...

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Is Mineral Sunscreen Drying Out Your Skin? Here’s How To Tell (And What To Do...

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.… The post Is Mineral...

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Chemical vs Physical Sunscreen: Which One Is Better?

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… The post Chemical vs Physical...

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How To Apply Sunscreen The Right Way

I used to roll my eyes when someone tried to tell me how to apply sunscreen. Dude, how difficult can it be? Pour a small amount of cream on your… The post How To Apply Sunscreen The Right Way appeared...

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How To Treat A Sunburn

How do you treat a sunburn fast? The best thing would be not to get one at all, but that doesn’t always work out. I learned the lesson the hard… The post How To Treat A Sunburn appeared first on...

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DIY Sunscreen: 3 Reasons Why Making Homemade Sunscreen Isn’t Safe

Are you a DIYer who loves making her skincare products and wants to try her hand at homemade sunscreen? Or a chemophobe who’s afraid the chemicals in sunscreen will kill… The post DIY Sunscreen: 3...

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Can You Still Use Expired Sunscreen? (And How To Tell It’s Gone Bad)

“To use or not to use – that is the question,” I pondered, as I was staring at last year’s (expired?) sunscreen bottle in my hand. On the pro side:… The post Can You Still Use Expired Sunscreen? (And...

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Do cosmetics with SPF Provide Adequate sun protection?

If there’s a step I wish I could eliminate from my skincare routine is sunscreen. It’s thick. Greasy. White. Once I’ve finished patting it on (this diva that doesn’t like to be… The post Do cosmetics...

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Does Sunscreen In Hair Care Products Really Work?

It’s officially a thing: haircare with SPF. It makes sense. UV rays don’t just damage skin. They damage hair too. When they hit your hair, these pesky UV rays strip… The post Does Sunscreen In Hair...

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Your Most Asked Questions About Sunscreen, Answered!

I’m not going to tell you to use sunscreen every day. I know you know it. But, are you doing it right? I often hear my friends proudly say they… The post Your Most Asked Questions About Sunscreen,...

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Should You Apply Moisturizer Or Sunscreen First?

EDIT: This post was edited with the latest scientific information on 21/07/2017. Should you apply moisturizer or sunscreen first? That’s the chicken and egg question of skincare. Everyone you ask… The...

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Do You Need To Wear Sunscreen Indoors? (The Answer May Surprise You)

Think you’re safe from sun damage when you’re hiding indoors? Think again. Those pesky UV rays can get you even when you’re sitting near a window or driving a car.… The post Do You Need To Wear...

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Can You Use Your Child’s Sunscreen?

Are you buying two bottles of sunscreen, one for you and one for your children? Stop. You’re just paying money twice for the SAME thing. “But, Gio,” I hear you… The post Can You Use Your Child’s...

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How Much Sunscreen Should You Use?

Did you know that most people use only half the amount of sunscreen needed to keep skin safe from UV harm? Sunscreen application is SO confusing. Like, everyone tells you… The post How Much Sunscreen...

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Is Your Foundation Application Messing With Your Sunscreen?

Is your foundation application messing up your sunscreen? I was guilty of this for years. I’d put on my sunscreen and then go in with foundation straight away, rubbing the… The post Is Your Foundation...

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Does Higher SPF Provide Better Sun Protection?

Have you heard? The FDA wants to ban sunscreens with an SPF higher than 50+. WTH? They believe a high SPF creates a false sense of security. You believe it… The post Does Higher SPF Provide Better Sun...

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