Collagen may be one of those buzzy skin care words that seems to be everywhere now, but what exactly is it? And what does it have to do with sunscreen? Firstly, What is Collagen? Collagen is a protein found in your body. It’s created in your dermis (below your top layer of skin, the epidermis)… Read more »
Choosing the right sunscreen seems to have become the most popular question from customers lately, and we think we know why. There is an air of optimism that we haven’t felt in a long time, and hope on the horizon that, as we head into spring and summer, we’ll be spending more time outside with… Read more »
If you’ve put away your sun protection products until warm weather hits again, you may be surprised to learn that sunscreen in the winter is a must. So now is the perfect time to remind everyone why sunscreen, even in the coldest months of the year, is essential. Year-round UVA It’s important to note that… Read more »
If you’re interested in Mexoryl sunscreens, we hope you haven’t missed the debut of new Ombrelle Complete Lotion SPF 60 for Body and Face . The new formula now contains both Mexoryl SX and Mexoryl SX and it’s been getting great feedback from customers! The Benefits of Ombrelle Longtime fans of Ombrelle know that this… Read more »
When the warm, sunny weather hits, you’re probably used to grabbing the SPF, but sunscreen in the fall? Absolutely! Fall has always signalled, at least to us, change and a fresh start, but we won’t be putting away our summer companion, sunscreen. We think you’ll agree that these 3 reasons to use sunscreen in fall… Read more »
When we introduced new Avène sunscreens two summers ago, we were hoping that you’d love them. We weren’t disappointed! Whether it’s because of the Tinosorb sun filters, the imperceptible feel or a combination of the two, Avène has been embraced! What Makes Avène so Special? Apart from the feel, texture and sheer wearability, Avène sunscreens… Read more »
For sunscreen aficionados, Mexoryl is a gold standard in sun protection, but did you know that are two different Mexoryl molecules – Mexoryl SX and XL? Read on to find out about the benefits of Mexoryl. What is UV Radiation? We all need sun protection to help minimize the damage caused by exposing skin to… Read more »
With summer well on its way, we’ve added two new Ombrelle sunscreens. Formulated with the same Mexoryl technology found in Anthelios sunscreens, they offer high SPF protection from UV rays for you and your family. Ombrelle Kids Wet ‘n Protect SPF 60 Lotion With a new formulation that includes Mexoryl XL, Ombrelle Kids Wet ‘n… Read more »
They say that “time and tide wait for no man”, and even in these extraordinary and unprecedented circumstances, we can count on the approach of summer. With the highly anticipated stretch of warm weather comes the daunting task of choosing the perfect sunscreen. No worries: we’re here to help. What Makes a Perfect Sunscreen? If… Read more »
We may not be able to spend the warmer days outside in the sunshine with friends and family right now, but that doesn’t stop us from dreaming! Call us creatures of habit, but when we think of sunshine, we can’t help but think of sunscreen. And for many of us, our go-to is Anthelios. What’s… Read more »
The most important thing to look for in a sunscreen is an effective sun filter (or, better yet, two!) that will provide high protection against the sun’s harmful rays. Although that may sound obvious enough, what isn’t cut-and-dried is making sure that the sunscreen you choose contains the active ingredients that will best protect your… Read more »
If you’ve been converted to using sunscreen year-round (bravo!), you’ll be glad to hear that this one ingredient will make your sun protection product work even better. We’re talking about antioxidants and how they work hand-in-hand with your favorite sunscreen to fortify your skin against the harmful rays of the sun, 365 days a year…. Read more »
Melanoma Monday is regularly marked on the first Monday of May each year to raise awareness of the dangers of skin cancer. And although it’s no longer May, bringing focus to and awareness of the consequences of UV exposure shouldn’t be limited to just one month of the year. What is Melanoma? Melanoma is a… Read more »
Anthelios XL SPF 50 Melt-in Cream – NEW! It’s been a long wait but your favorite Anthelios XL sunscreen is back in stock! Newly reformulated Anthelios XL SPF 50 Melt-in Cream replaces Anthelios XL SPF 60 Comfort Cream, the original that’s been so popular with staff and customers alike for its excellent protection against UVA… Read more »
Sun damage, caused by unprotected exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, is one of the main factors involved in aging skin with research showing that it is responsible for more than 80% of the damage. In this post, learn how a combination of the right products (found in our Anti-Aging Set, and which currently… Read more on Apothekari »