Ultraviolet (UV) rays are the single biggest cause of premature ageing. Wrinkles, pigmentation, loss of skin elasticity, dark patches, and pre-cancerous skin changes are all part of the parcel. Oh, and of course there’s the more devastating risk of s
SPF stands for ‘sun protection factor’ and is used as an indication of how long it would take the sun’s UV radiation to burn your skin when using sunscreen versus time it would take without any sunscreen. Wondering how that applies to real life? Esse
Australian-made sunscreens are the toughest in the world. Not only do they need to work the hardest conditions (thinned ozone layer, duh), but we have the most rigorous testing standards. It’s always better to buy and use an Australian-made and teste
Sure, Vitamin D deficiency can be pretty bad, but so can skin cancer. The good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. It’s simple, just a few minutes of exposure to the summer sun on your face, arms and hands in the morning or late a
Sadly not, you will only get the SPF of the highest amount you’ve applied.
They actually work pretty similarly, both need to be applied in advance of any sun exposure, in the correct amount, and both absorb UV radiation which prevents it from reaching the skin. Physical/mineral/inorganic filters (Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dio
Breaking news my friends, yes sunscreen does expire! Just like all skin care and beauty products you will find an expiry date on the bottle that is very important to take a look at to ensure you’re using a product that is still offering you sun prote