Sunscreens, Skincare & More
Since the introduction of botox to get rid of wrinkles, skin care companies have been working fast and furious to find a viable, topical alternative for those of us who prefer a less expensive and less invasive option. Injectable botox involves delivering botulinum toxin type A deep into the tissues in order to ‘paralyze’ the… Read more »
Anthelios sunscreens with Mexoryl XL are highly sought-after sun protection products. And while their popularity means more people are aware of the effectiveness and wearability of these broad-spectrum sunscreens, it also means that keeping our shelves well-stocked can be a challenge, particularly in the spring and summer months. We are so pleased that we have… Read more »
If International Self Care Day is unfamiliar to you, you’re not alone. Initially launched in 2011 by the World Self-Medication Industry, the goal is to highlight the importance of responsible self-care in order to improve overall health, reduce health care costs and, in the long run, alleviate the strain on the health care system. As… Read more »
It’s official – summer is here! And what better time to refresh your memory on how to read sunscreen labels and decipher some of the common terminology found on the packaging. First up, what exactly does SPF mean? SPF= Sun Protection Factor. This rating system, developed in 1962, measures the length of time a sunscreen… Read more »
For many of us, a simple question such as “What’s your skin type?” can be a real mystery. To make things even more confusing, skin type is often confused with skin condition, a temporary and treatable state such as dehydration or reactive. True skin types cannot be treated, only managed with proper care and appropriate… Read more »
Achieving great skin needn’t be complicated. We’ve talked about cleansing, that all important first step, and about preventing damage with the use of antioxidants like vitamins C, E and ferulic acid. Step 3 to great skin is keeping it young and healthy by protecting it. You may not know it, but the sun’s UV rays… Read more »
New from Anthelios: SPF 50+ Nutritive Comfort Oil with Mexoryl XL! With the growing popularity of dry oils for the face and body, Anthelios has taken notice and introduced Mexoryl XL sun protection in a unique form of a dry oil for the body. Designed for sensitive skin prone to sun intolerance, Anthelios XL Comfort… Read more »
July 4th typically means sun, beach and barbeque. There’s no better time to talk sunburn: how to prevent it and how to treat it. The best case scenario is to avoid getting a sunburn altogether, but who hasn’t gotten a little bit overzealous when it came to spending time in the warm sun? Even on… Read more »
As cosmetic and skincare companies modify formulations in order to adjust to customer preferences, you may notice propanediol popping up more frequently in the list of ingredients of your favorite product. Also known as 1,3 propanediol, it is structurally similar to its chemical cousin propylene glycol, but its differences are making it a more popular… Read more »