We sell a LOT of sunscreen at PhaMix, including the ever popular line of Anthelios sunscreens. Because of this we are often asked if it is safe to use sunscreens beyond their best-before date. Though you may not notice, many skin care products, including sunscreens, cleansers, toners, and active topical treatments, come packaged with expiration… Read more »
There has always been a lot of hype surrounding the amount of protection afforded by a ‘base tan’. A base tan, often acquired at a tanning salon is thought to not only help prevent sunburns prior to a tropical vacation, but also to deliver an aesthetically pleasing golden hue. If you’re after that golden hue,… Read more »
Like many of you, there are skin care products that I try and move on from. And, there are others that I try, which become firm favorites in my routine. Like a favorite pair of old pyjamas, the following products can almost always be found in my beauty arsenal: Sunscreen. Hardly surprising, I use sunscreen… Read more »
Like many of you, there are skin care products that I try and move on from. And, there are others that I try, which become firm favorites in my routine. Like a favorite pair of old pyjamas, the following products can almost always be found in my beauty arsenal: Sunscreen. Hardly surprising, I use sunscreen… Read more »
We carry a range of effective UVA and UVB blocking sunscreens at PhaMix and Anthelios sunscreens continue to be amongst our top sellers. In an earlier post I discussed the importance of wearing sunscreen year round to keep skin looking young and healthy. Whether you lean towards a formulation with chemical sun filters as found… Read more »
Because I spend my time talking, breathing and living skin care, certain individuals automatically assume that I have secrets that I’m not giving up. I am often asked to tell all about the best, greatest, must-have skin care product. Most individuals express surprise (and then quickly lose interest) when I assert there is no such… Read more »
I’ve been taking a lot of flack of late about my tweets regarding the use of sunscreen every day. When we think of sunscreen, most individuals associate its use with preventing sunburn so its probably not surprising that I’m being called to task for suggesting its use year round. However, what many people don’t realize… Read more »
You may know that La Roche Posay recently formulated the much loved Anthelios Lait SPF 45 into Anthelios XL SPF 45 Cream. We had many fans of Anthelios Lait so we are often asked for an alternative. Is Anthelios XL SPF 45 Cream a good replacement for Anthelios Lait SPF 45? What is the difference… Read more »
Question: I’m going on a winter vacation, should I pack my favorite Anthelios sunscreen or should I opt for a natural sunscreen? Because Anthelios sunscreens are one of our top selling products at PhaMix, we get questions about them all year round, not just during the summer. Answer: If you’re lucky enough to be going… Read more »
While summer is definitely over, one of our top selling products year round at PhaMix is the line of La Roche Posay Anthelios sunscreens. And there’s good reason. Anthelios sunscreens are formulated with a patented sun filtering system that includes Mexoryl SX, Mexoryl XL, titanium dioxide, avobenzone and octocrylene. (Check labels carefully – although Anthelios… Read more »
La Roche Posay is in the process of introducing 3 new Anthelios products in the US – Anthelios 60 Ultra-light Sunscreen Fluid, Anthelios 60 Melt-in Sunscreen Lotion and Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Milk. While at first glance these seem like exciting additions to the sunscreen market, you’ll be interested to learn that these new sunscreens… Read more »
You’ve perused the drugstore counter, sniffed every bottle, checked the ingredients and are convinced that you sunscreen will protect against both UVA and UVB rays – but do you know whether you’ve chosen a photostable sunscreen? Photostability is the ability of a product to retain its integrity upon exposure to light. In the case of… Read more »
During a recent warm weather holiday where my children were spending a lot of time at the outdoor pool, I needed to deliver a good explanation as to why their water resistant sunscreen had to be applied several times through the day. Although nobody at my house argues with me about applying sunscreen – this… Read more »
Water is obviously an integral part of maintaining your overall health. But, there’s some confusion regarding its role in hydrating the skin. A lot of people believe that soaking in a bath or drinking more water will help keep their skin hydrated. Unfortunately, neither is true. It’s entirely possible to drink a gallon of water… Read more »
Is Anthelios the best sunscreen in the world? your dermatologist, the media and various internet sources go on about how wonderful Anthelios, the French sunscreen made by La Roche Posay is. Yet with so many sunscreens on the market vying for your hard earned dollars, really is Anthelios the best sunscreen and does it deserve… Read more »