Sunscreen in the fall may not come as naturally to the mind as in the summer, but do we still need it? Of course! Wearing sunscreen in the fall protects our skin against the UVA rays that contribute to premature aging and genetic damage of skin cells. Unlike the UVB rays that are more prevalent… Read more »
Summer skin can really take a beating after months of sunshine, heat and humidity. Thankfully, bringing your skin back to prime condition takes no more than 3 easy steps. We promise! It all goes back to our mantra: Protect, Repair, Reverse. Protect As tempting as it is to feel the warm sunshine on bare skin,… Read more »
Is it time for a reminder on how to apply sunscreen correctly? With summer in full swing, we think so! Not only will using sunscreen help protect against vacation-ruining sunburn, it can lower the risk of developing skin cancer, prevent wrinkles, dark spots and other signs of premature aging. Firstly, choose something that is at… Read more »
While we always prefer sunscreen over moisturizer, we understand why you may reach for a skin care product that does double duty— we’re also big fans of simple skin care routines with fewer products. But at some point during the late spring and early summer, it’s important to choose sunscreen over moisturizer with SPF. We… Read more »
Sunscreen and antioxidants are the perfect sun protection partners. Summer unofficially starts this month and there’s no better time to talk about the role that each of these ingredients play in keeping our skin healthy. Sunscreen and antioxidants are two halves of an equation that add up to maximum protection against sun damage and premature… Read more »
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 »