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Is Avobenzone In Sunscreen Dangerous?

Gio — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:08:00 +0000

Can you guess what’s the most used UV filter in the whole world? *drumroll* Avobenzone! The reason is simple: it’s the only UVA filter available all over the world that doesn’t turn your face into a white, greasy mess. Yes, other UVA filters exist, but they’re either not been approved for use in big countries […]

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Better Together: 7 Skincare Ingredient Combinations To Try Now For Clearer, Brighter, Younger-Looking Skin

Gio — Sat, 23 Mar 2024 13:15:00 +0000

What are the best skincare ingredient combinations to try for clearer, younger-looking skin? Most skincare ingredients are team players. Sure, there are ingredients that don’t get along well (using retinol + vitamin C together can irritate your skin), but those are exceptions. The best ingredients help each other out in the fight against wrinkles, dark […]

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5 Interesting Facts About Sunscreen You Probably Didn’t Know About

beautifulwithbrains — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 01:04:00 +0000

How well do you know your sunscreen? I bet that little tube you’re using every day (because you are using it every day, RIGHT?) has been keeping secrets from you. It probably evaded the question when you asked it what the heck SPF is. And it may have forgotten to mention that not all members […]

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What Does PA On Sunscreen Labels Stand For?

Gio — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 02:15:00 +0000

Ever wondered what the PA+ symbols on your sunscreens bottles stand for? SPF is all about how much sun protection a sunscreen gives you, so what does PA+ stands for? I mean, there must be a reason why this acronym has been popping up on so many sunscreen bottles in the past few years… What […]

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Why Zinc Oxide Is The Best Sunscreen Ingredient Ever

Gio — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:15:00 +0000

If I had my way, I’d put zinc oxide in every sunscreen. I know, I know, it sometimes leaves an annoying white cast behind. And it can be a tad too greasy. I can put up with these little annoyances (of course, it helps my skin’s pale and dry). Nothing’s perfect. But zinc oxide comes […]

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Paula’s Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 Is Proof Mineral Sunscreen Doesn’t Have To Be A White, Greasy Mess

Gio — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 01:15:00 +0000

Is Paula’s Choice Super-Light Daily Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 a moisturiser or a sunscreen? As long as you’re applying the recommended amount to get the SPF stated on the bottle (1/3 of a teaspoon for the face and neck), it’s a sunscreen. And it’s freaking phenomenal. I rarely praise a skincare product to the skies, […]

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