And that means it is time for my annual sunscreen lecture. Yes, my friends are sick of me warning about sun tanning, sun exposure, avoiding excessive light exposure, proper protection when out of doors . . . . . . . .
Yes, yes all my dear friends; I hear you - but I will continue to lecture.
Here's why proper skin protection should be taken more seriously:
1. Skin Cancer is the most diagnosed cancer in North America at 3.5 million new cases every year.
I read an article today published by Today's Parent about sunscreen myths.
At this time of year, there are going to be a lot of articles about summer sun safety and how to use sunscreens. Of course, there will also be a lot of incorrect information in these articles.
This is the first article of the season that I have read, so let me break down the information for you:
Every year, I am asked what are the best sunscreens for the whole family. The only criteria I have, for sunscreens, is that they do not contain chemical sunscreen agents. I prefer physical sunscreen agents, because they are less likely to cause irritation, and can be used by anyone in the family. Natural sunscreens are also safe for the face and body.
Here are my top picks for natural sunscreens for 2014:
To all the regular readers of Beauty: BUSTED! I am sorry I have been absent for a little while. My travel schedule has been punishing. I am glad to be back, though. And with so many great new things to share with you.
This week: BB Creams.
I was asked by a reader:
“What’s the big deal about BB creams? Are they everything they are touted to be?”
The FDA has changed the monograph for cosmetics products containing sunscreen.
As an industry professional I have known this was coming for a while, but consumers are only just now being made aware of the new laws. The laws, while already enacted, have had a delay in being obviously obeyed as manufacturing companies have had time to reorganize their logistics. Effective December 17, however, all SPF products must be in compliance with the new law.
You have probably seen these facts before—several glossy magazines have been promoting Safe Sun this season—but all the information is worth repeating.
The International Tanning Association (the public face of the tanning bed industry) has been on an aggresive PR campaign, trying to sell indoor tanning as a safe and healthy lifestyle choice.
I really enjoyed my vacation in Australia. It really has been a long time since I was Down Under (my last visit was in 1988). Of course this is a country so close to the equator that sunscreen is something paramount on most people's minds.
A few years ago GM Collin went through a complete rebrand and most of the collection’s formulas were updated. It was well known, in the industry, that the line had not had any real innovation for many years. In the last three years the company has really stepped up its quality. This is a brand to watch – while not everything they offer meets my exacting standards a great many of their products are really impressive.
@jakewilton09 contacted me to ask: “What is a good moisturizer?”
While it seems to be a fairly simple question, the answer is a little more complex than just naming a brand of skin care to use. There are a lot of variables to consider when deciding on a skin care program:
