Sunscreens, Skincare & More
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 »
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 »
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 »
Melanoma Monday is marked by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) on the first Monday of May to raise awareness of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. Although melanoma may be the deadliest form of skin cancer, it is highly treatable when detected early. In fact, the five-year survival rate when detected and treated… Read more »
Dare we dream that warmer weather is just around the corner? If you’re anything like me, you’re ready to say goodbye to the heavy winter gear and break out the light, breezy clothing that signifies that spring has finally fought off winter. As warmer weather beckons, it’s a good time to bring out our sunscreen… Read more »
Based on its popularity with our customers, La Roche Posay’s Anthelios line has become your go-to for effective, safe and stable sunscreens. It’s no surprise, then, that you would turn to Anthelios for kids sunscreens to protect your children’s delicate skin. Although many products can be used by everyone, Anthelios carries some that are formulated… Read more »
It’s been a long wait but your favorite Anthelios XL sunscreens are back in stock! Newly reformulated Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Ultra Cream replaces Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Comfort Crème while Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Ultra Tinted BB Cream replaces the original that’s been so popular with staff and customers alike. With 12 fewer ingredients… Read more »
Are you aware that sunscreen and vitamin C form a synergistic partnership in the protection of your skin? We know that a broad spectrum sunscreen is a must for every day, rain or shine, but by pairing it with a vitamin C serum, you’ve just created a sum that’s greater than its parts! A stable,… Read more »
If we took our cues from the arrival of sunscreen in our local stores, no one could blame us for thinking that spring and summer are the true sunscreen seasons, but frankly, in our opinion, it’s always sunscreen time. Although winter may not be considered prime sunscreen time, the sun’s UVA rays are just as… Read more »
Anthelios sunscreens with Mexoryl have an enviable reputation for their formulations, wearability and, of course, the effectiveness of the Mexoryl XL and SX sun filtering system. But have you ever wondered how the active ingredients in your sunscreen work together to protect your skin? To make the most well-informed decisions about sunscreen, it’s important to… Read more »
As we come up to Thanksgiving, we are undoubtedly most grateful for such things as good health, family and close friends, but we were reminded recently by one of our dearest customers, that it’s the little things that we should be thankful for as well, such as our daily skin care products that make us… Read more »
Anthelios sunscreens are a staple during the hot summer months but as the thermometer drops, many of our sun protection products end up on the shelf in the closet, waiting for the return of spring and summer. But we’ve got 5 compelling reasons why Anthelios sunscreens should be within arm’s reach year round (especially in… Read more »
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 »