As the summer is here, sunscreens become increasingly important to have as a part of your skin care routine. While SPFs should be a year-round thing to protect against harmful UV rays, the summer months in particular come with a higher UV index, so need the most attention. Keep in mind the following SPF DOs […]
SPF “DOs and DON’Ts” for the Summer Read More »
What is a Physical / Mineral Sunscreen? Physical sunscreens protect the skin from UV rays by forming a physical barrier on the skin (like a shield). They are often made of minerals such as zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (thus, are often also interchangeably called mineral sunscreens) They are different from chemical sunscreens, which are
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Whether the outdoors are sunny or cloudy, the sun rays are always present and you’re exposed to them in more ways than you’d expect. The harmful UV rays can penetrate through clouds, and can even pass through windows of cars and buildings; they’ll be milder, but nevertheless still damaging. Previously the importance of sunscreen was
Sunscreen – A Skin Care Essential Read More »
Skin care is essential throughout the year, but summer time skin care can be tricky and requires a specific kind of regime. Now that summer is upon us in all its glory, and is accompanied with a whole lot of skin care issues – we must first identify our skin type, as the simmering heat