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Oxybenzone vs Benzene
Because the words are similar, you might be confused about the similarities and differences, and if you should be worried about them in your sunscreen. How do they differ? Should you avoid either or both? Oxybenzone and benzene are completely different chemicals. For all it's issues, Oxybenzone IS approved by...
Mineral Sunscreen vs Chemical Sunscreen
People email us to ask all kinds of sunscreen questions, one of the most frequent one we hear is: what’s the difference between mineral sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Mineral sunscreens utilize minerals zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as the only active ingredients. Chemical sunscreens need to use 3-4 or even...
Is Zinc Oxide Safe?
Zinc oxide is a mineral compound used for centuries in various health and skin care applications. Sun protection is a crucial aspect of skincare, and choosing the right sunscreen can be daunting. With numerous products on the market, it's essential to understand what you're applying to your skin. This article...
Is Homosalate Safe in Sunscreen?
Physical sunscreens typically rely on one or two active ingredients for sun protection. Chemical sunscreens, on the other hand, often use three or more active chemical ingredients to ensure broad UV spectrum coverage and compensate for ingredient instability caused by sunlight exposure. If you're researching homosalate and its safety, you've...
What is Broad Spectrum Sunscreen?
Let’s face it, many claims on sunscreen labels these days are confusing and potentially misleading. If you’ve seen "broad spectrum" on sunscreen labels, but wonder what it actually means, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll discuss: What broad spectrum sunscreen means FDA’s blind spot regarding broad...
You got eczema? These 3 sunscreens will soothe your skin!
Got eczema? If you have eczema, you know how hard it is to calm your skin and find a good sunscreen that won’t cause a painful flare-up. In this post, you’ll learn. 3 ingredients to look for in eczema-friendly sunscreen 3 recommended best sunscreens for eczema Let’s begin. Eczema...
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