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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 […]
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 you? Are you tired of spending a fortune on sunscreen and want to save by making your own? I’ve got news for you: DIY sunscreen […]
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 hands, rub it all over your body, wait 20 minutes and go out in the sun. Job done. Except, I still got a sunburn every […]
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 leave a white mask on your face to boot. I used to think someone at the lab had screwed up if I got a gooey […]
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. Mineral sunscreens can dry out skin. Here’s why it happens (and how to prevent it): What Are Mineral Sunscreens? First things first: what are mineral […]
