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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 ask, “children’s skin is way more delicate than mine. Surely, they need their own sunscreen?” Yes and no. It’s true that some UV filters aren’t […]
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 seems to have a different answer. “Sunscreen always goes last.” “Nope, it depends on what type of sunscreen you use.” “Just put it on whenever, […]
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 only applied a thin layer or mixed their sunscreen with lotion. It makes me want to scream. They have no idea, but they’ve just made […]
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 away its colour, moisture and glow. After a few days in the sun, your soft, shiny mane turns into a dull head of hay! SPF […]
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 rubbed), my skin feels heavy and has taken on a paler hue. That’s my cue to start looking for a better formula. But, geez, why are […]
“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: it’s barely used. Wouldn’t it be a waste to throw it away? On the con side: a year’s a long time. It’s probably gone bad […]
