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 »
It’s September and with temperatures dropping, the sun playing hide and seek and rain clouds making an all too frequent appearance, you may be tempted to ditch your sunscreen and switch to SPF makeup instead. Tempting though it may be, fall (or any time of the year for that matter) isn’t the time to do… Read more on Apothekari »
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 »
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. Is it true that you don’t need sunscreen in the winter? Although winter may not be… Read more »
We get calls every day from customers asking us how to choose the Anthelios sunscreen that’s best for their needs and why La Roche Posay’s Anthelios is such a great product. With so many sunscreens on the market today, these are valid questions. There are reasons why dermatologists recommend Anthelios to their patients and why discerning customers… Read more »
When it comes to the sun and the damage it can wreak upon skin, it’s the sun’s UV rays that we’re concerned about most. In this post I discuss the different types of UV rays and the impact they have on your skin. Plus, I”ll look at ways to protect yourself. The sun emits all… Read more on Apothekari »
We’ve officially hit summer, and with the warmer temperatures, most of us are spending a lot more time outdoors. Using sunscreen may be a given for many, but if you care about keeping your skin healthy and young-looking, it’s important to understand how the sun can cause damage and even more crucial to know how… Read more »
It’s hard to believe but summer is more than half over. Time for a mid-season checkup: are you still making sunscreen mistakes? As the sunny, hot weather continues, we tend to become more complacent with our sun protection practices. I, too, am guilty as charged. So what better time for a few reminders? Here are… Read more »
Achieving great skin needn’t be complicated. We’ve talked about cleansing, that all important first step, and about preventing damage with the use of antioxidants like vitamins C, E and ferulic acid. Step 3 to great skin is keeping it young and healthy by protecting it. You may not know it, but the sun’s UV rays… Read more »
Ever wonder about your sunscreen’s active ingredients and what they do? Some, like Mexoryl and Tinosorb S are buzz worthy and make headlines. But you shouldn’t be swayed by the media. To make the most well-informed decisions about sunscreen, it’s important to read labels and realize that not all sunscreens are created equal. With summer… Read more »
New research demonstrates that your skin detects UVA radiation using a light-sensitive receptor previously found only in the eye – and you thought that only your eyes could see. The new study, published in the journal Current Biology, reports that melanocyte (pigment) skin cells sense light that triggers the production of melanin within hours, apparently… Read more »
An article in today’s online edition of Mercury News reports that melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, has increased rapidly in the United States in recent years. The article discusses some of the reasons for the increase including the theory that rising rates are a result of expanded screening, which catches small tumors that… Read more »