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What SPF do I need?
Sun protection factor (SPF) is a rating system introduced in 1974 and measures how much UVB radiation is needed before a sunburn shows up on protected skin relative to the amount of UVB radiation required to produce sunburn on unprotected skin. As the SPF value increases, sunburn protection increases. SPF...
Do I need a high SPF sunscreen?
Short answer - No Products with SPF 50 and higher don't really protect the skin's surface much better than one with 30 SPF, and they create a false sense of security by masking damage that occurs in deeper skin layers. Plus the ingredients needed to actually achieve high SPF are...
Why do Waxhead Sunscreens cost more?
Why do Waxhead Sunscreens cost more? Some of our customers ask us “why do Waxhead sunscreens cost more than others?” Well, the answer revolves around ingredients and economics. 1. Ingredients Our ingredients aren’t like those in typical sunscreens, which contain inexpensive, mass-produced chemicals derived from petroleum. The human body...
What is Chemical Sunscreen?
There are two basic types of sunscreens — chemical and physical. Each work differently to block the sun’s rays. Chemical sunscreens protect skin by absorbing the sun’s rays. They do this by seeping into your skin. This is why chemical sunscreens apply smoothly, without leaving a thick film, using active ingredients...
What is Physical Sunscreen?
There are two basic types of sunscreens — chemical and physical. Each work differently to mitigate the effects of the sun’s UV rays. Physical sunscreens utilize minerals zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as active ingredients. These sit on top of the skin where they absorb UV rays, convert them into infrared heat energy, then dispose of the heat...
How do I Apply Mineral Sunscreen?
Mineral Sunscreens (sometimes called physical sunscreens) are quite different than the common sunscreens we grew up with. Top mineral sunscreens* are much healthier and more effective at keeping sunburn and skin cancer at bay, but they call for a different approach to skincare in the sun. Thicker than chemical sunscreens, top...
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