Skincare Blog | Skincare Made Easy
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 […]
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 […]
Should you get a base tan before you head off to your beach holiday? Rumour has it that a base tan can prevent sunburns. Plus, you’ll arrive at the beach looking like a bronzed goddess already. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING. The base tan myth is just a myth. Far from protecting you from sunburns, […]
The worst thing about sunburns? The itch. Like, it’s non-stop. You just want to scratch the whole damn thing off, but that just makes things worse. *sighs* What’s a girl to do? Why Do Surnburns Itch? An itch is a sensation that arises from an irritation. It’s your skin’s way of letting you know that […]
“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 […]
