No matter what the season or how much time is spent outdoors, protecting ourselves from harmful UV rays with one of the best body sunscreens is non-negotiable. Practicing proper sun protection techniques, like head-to-toe SPF protection on a year-round basis, prevents UV-related skin issues in the long run. In case you need a refresher, ditching … Read more
While social media may be full of influencers stressing the significance of skincare and daily sunscreen use, a contrasting trend has emerged: the anti-sunscreen movement. Fuelled by social media users advocating for bronzed skin over sun protection, some influencers are dismissing the benefits of SPF. But experts warn that this message poses a dangerous risk … Read more
Do you start at your feet and move up? Give it all a quick spray and move on? If you’ve fallen into a routine of using sunscreen each day, you may be surprised to hear that there’s a preferred method for how it should be applied. Are you doing it the right way? Here’s what … Read more
Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari has a hot take on sunscreen that’s getting burned on social media. The “Hills” star received backlash for saying that she doesn’t wear sunscreen after a clip of her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast went viral this week. Dr. Andrea Suarez, a dermatologist who regularly shares skin care-related content online under … Read more
According to Robert Finney, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at The Dermatology Specialists in New York City, the lips are often forgotten about when it comes to sun protection. “This is concerning because it has been shown that if you get skin cancer on the lip, it can behave more aggressively than other areas of the body,” he explains. What … Read more
She goes on to explain that sunscreen formulas work so that UV filters are applied evenly over your skin. Once that sunscreen has hit its expiration date, the formula will begin to separate and those active ingredients that filter out the UV rays may end up clustering in one area upon application. King adds that … Read more
Editor Tip: Once you run out, you can simply pop a new $35 cartridge right in. Type: Chemical | Key Ingredients: Niacinamide, kalahari melon, hyaluronic acid | Who It’s For: People with medium to dark skin Frequently Asked Questions Is a moisturizer with SPF as good as wearing sunscreen? The concept behind moisturizers with SPF … Read more
The result, over those five stages of puberty, can be varying degrees of acne breakouts. And while historically those breakouts were not emerging until kids were in their early teens, dermatologists are noticing younger patients coming to them with instances of acne. Laura Scott, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in San Diego, says she gets … Read more
But finding the right sunscreen for your skin tone and type can be tricky. Like any other skin-care product, personal preferences run the gamut. Those with sensitive skin may prefer mineral or physical sunscreens, which are always formulated with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide and “reflect ultraviolet rays off of them before the rays penetrate … Read more
You’d be hard-pressed to find a better sunscreen than one made by EltaMD. The brand’s formulas are perpetual favorites of dermatologists for their skin-saving, broad-spectrum protection. But just because they work so well, that doesn’t mean they’re not light enough to wear every day — even in the winter. EltaMD’s new tinted sunscreen is proof: … Read more
