Keep up with the latest in skin care trends, wellness news and what’s new in our store. Enjoy reading!
If you’re after radiant, glowing skin on your face and body, you’ll want to know how to exfoliate. Summer, with its more revealing clothing styles means you need to up your skin care game. In this blog post, we break down the main points about exfoliation ensuring you know how to exfoliate the right way…. Read more on Apothekari »
Have you heard of once a day sunscreens? More than just a dream that most of us wish were true, these sunscreens have been available in limited markets for a number of years but have not made the leap to our local stores in North America. Once a day sunscreens claim to protect from both… Read more »
I’ve just returned from a family holiday to Mexico and delighted that on this trip, we were able to ‘Pack for a Purpose’. I was so inspired by the sense of community and giving during our stay at La Loma Jungle Lodge in Panama recently that I was excited to discover Pack for a Purpose… Read more on Apothekari »
New! Avène Sunscreens with Tinosorb! The latest additions to the PhaMix family are Avène sunscreens with Tinosorb! Made in France, these high protection, broad spectrum sun products contain unique formulas containing both Tinosorb S and Tinosorb M, sun filters that will appeal to those who are seeking the latest in UVA and UVB protection. Why… Read more »
For many of us in Canada and the United States, summer doesn’t really start until the first week of July when we each celebrate our national holidays: Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on July 4th. And whether we live north or south of the 49th parallel, celebrating often means spending a good… Read more »
Most of us are concerned about what we put on our skin these days so it’s not surprising that when the sun is shining brightly, that we seek the safest sunscreen possible. (Be warned: This is a long post!) We have been confronted with information that sunscreens are dangerous and that they may even contribute… Read more on Apothekari »
When we know and recognize the role that skin care ingredients play in topical treatments, we can make the informed decisions on what will work best for our current skin care needs. For many of us, that starts with learning how to read and navigate through the often long and confusing list of ingredients found… Read more »
Last week, I had the opportunity to be the featured guest on The Health Hub, a radio show hosted by Cathy Biase on Radio Maria Canada. Cathy is a graduate of the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and a Certified Professional Cancer Coach who focuses on the importance of nutrition and lifestyle to achieving optimum… Read more on Apothekari »
Earlier this month, Hawaii state lawmakers passed a bill that would ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate, chemicals that have been found to harm coral reefs. And if signed into law by Hawaii’s Governor, David Ige, sunscreens containing those ingredients will no longer be sold in stores in the state by July… Read more »
Who doesn’t love a GIVEAWAY?! Here’s a chance to get your hands on SHADE SPF 30, our well-formulated, non-whitening, non-greasy, mineral-based sunscreen that covers all the bases and protects against UVA/UVB rays all year round. We’ve literally got you covered with our new sunscreen! We’ve worked so hard to perfect it and are excited to… Read more on Apothekari »
We are thrilled to offer you a new natural sunscreen from our house brand Apothekari Dermaceuticals: Apothekari Shade SPF 30. Our latest addition to the Apothekari family, Shade SPF is formulated with zinc oxide for broad spectrum protection and contains no chemical sun filters whatsoever. It’s Health Canada approved and delivers a range of features,… Read more »
I’m proud of all the products we offer in the Apothekari line-up but I couldn’t be prouder of our new sunscreen, Shade SPF 30! Serious skin care deserves a serious sunscreen. Shade SPF 30 has been a long time coming and I’m absolutely delighted to be able to finally offer it to you! This new zinc… Read more on Apothekari »
No one disputes the importance of sun protection in minimizing the damaging impact of ultraviolet (UV) rays on skin. And while daily sunscreen use is one of the best defenses we have to help keep our skin looking young and healthy, you may not be as aware about the role that antioxidants play as well…. Read more on Apothekari »
Many of our customers who call about sunscreens are looking for Mexoryl XL but we‘ve noticed a growing number who also want a product that includes Tinosorb S, a newer chemical sun filter that blocks both UVA rays and UVB rays. Not all sunscreens are made equal, and while we may be familiar with the… Read more »
It’s the season to be talking sunscreen and today’s blog post focuses on news that the state of Hawaii is bringing in legislation to ban the sale of some sunscreen chemicals that are associated with harming coral. State lawmakers recently passed a measure that would ban the sale of products containing the sunscreen chemicals oxybenzone… Read more on Apothekari »