The Learning Lab

Titanium Dioxide vs Zinc Oxide
Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are the only mineral compounds approved by the FDA for use as active sunscreen ingredients. But how do they compare? Which is better? Read on to explore the differences between titanium dioxide vs. zinc oxide and discover which ingredient offers superior protection. Regarding titanium dioxide...

17 Benefits to taking Vitamin E
Vitamin E Benefits We started our Waxhead mission as a way to protect our skin in the sun. And just like water-soluble Vitamin C, its fat-soluble Vitamin E partner became a vital ingredient in our nutrient bars. Quite simply, Vitamin E benefits and defends your skin in the sun, and it’s...

Physical vs Chemical Sunscreen
What is Physical Sunscreen? Physical Sunscreen (sometimes called Mineral Sunscreen) forms a protective physical barrier of inert minerals over the skin, is not absorbed by the skin, and is less likely to cause skin irritations. Ingredients Used Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide How do they work? Sit on top of skin, they...

What does Vitamin C do for your Teen?
What does Vitamin C do for your Teen? In designing our Antioxidant Bites, Vitamin C was a vital ingredient because of the amazing things it does to defend skin from UV rays by removing free radicals. But Vitamin C (aka ascorbic acid) is not simply a powerful water-soluble antioxidant. It...