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A Comprehensive Analysis of After-Tattoo Healing Creams Tattoos have been a form of self-expression and art for centuries, with a rich history that spans cultures and civilizations. As health-conscious outdoor enthusiasts, it's essential to ensure getting a tattoo is followed by proper care to ensure optimal healing and preservation of...

How Does Zinc Sunscreen Protect Against UV Rays?

By Kari Kenner April 27, 2023 |

Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the need to protect our skin from the harmful effects of the sun. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can cause skin damage, including sunburn, premature aging, and even skin cancer. That's where sunscreen comes in. In this post, we'll...

What's SPF?

By Kari Kenner May 17, 2022 |

A customer recently asked us this question so we turned it into a blog post, in case someone else wonders: What's SPF? It is important to understand SPF relates ONLY to effects on UVB rays. It has nothing to do with effectiveness against UVA rays, the ones which cause damage...

How to take off Waxhead Sunscreen?

By Kari Kenner May 10, 2022 |

A customer recently asked us this question so we turned it into a blog post, in case someone else wonders: How to take off Waxhead Sunscreen at the end of the day? Well, it depends which sunscreen: Sport Sunscreen 1) If it's our Sport Sunscreen, which is very thick and...

How much UVA protection does Waxhead Sunscreen have?

By Kari Kenner May 10, 2022 |

A customer recently asked us this question so we turned it into a blog post, in case someone else wonders: How much UVA protection does Waxhead Sunscreen have? Zinc Oxide (used in all Waxhead Sunscreens) has what's know as a flat absorption curve, meaning it protects equally well through the...

Are Waxhead Sunscreens Vegan?

By Kari Kenner May 10, 2022 |

A customer recently asked us this question so we turned it into a blog post, in case someone else wonders: Are Waxhead Sunscreens Vegan? We actually have 3 vegan sunscreens, which we call our "everyday" or "facial" varieties: untinted (white) sunscreen light tinted sunscreen medium tinted sunscreen These are all...