Avène Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50+ is the newest addition to the PhaMix family. Offering up ultra broad spectrum daily sun protection, it’s ideal for normal to combination sensitive skin. Plus, its light texture allows penetration in 3 seconds and leaves an invisible, non-shiny finish on the skin. Its formula is also water resistant (40 minutes),… Read more »
Choosing a kids sunscreen isn’t all that different from choosing one for yourself. However, there are a few things that may be different when finding one to protect children’s delicate skin. Prevention of sun damage should start early and, in addition to using your Sun Smarts, regular sunscreen use is a big part of it…. Read more »
If you’re reading this, you already know the importance of wearing a well-formulated, broad-spectrum sunscreen every day of the year. But beyond sunscreen, did you know that the essentials for healthy skin are as easy as one, two, three? The best part is that these three essentials work together as a team to protect, prevent… Read more »
Anthelios UVMune 400 may be a mouthful to say, but as the new and improved version of the much-loved Anthelios Hydrating Cream SPF 50+, this could be the new sunscreen your skin needs! How Does Anthelios UVMune 400 Work? Although it’s got a new name and additional sun filters, Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF… Read more »
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. 3 Easy Summer Skin Care Steps 1. Protect As tempting as it is to… 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 »
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 »
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 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 there… 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 »
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 »