The Learning Lab

Getting a new tattoo is exciting, and you might be wondering what you need to help it heal quickly and protect it from fading. In this blog post, you’ll learn: Tattoo facts What to do before getting a tattoo What to do immediately afterwards The importance of long-term tattoo care...

What is PA rating for sunscreen?

By Kari Kenner December 31, 2020 |

As if sunscreen labels weren’t confusing enough, with SPF numbers, broad-spectrum labels and water-resistance minutes. PA++++ is a new rating showing up on sunscreen labels — and here’s what you need to know. PA Rating Explained The PA Rating System was developed in Japan in 1996 and is an independent...

Scalp Sunscreen: Keep your Head Protected

By Kari Kenner December 06, 2020 |

Scalp Sunscreen Maybe you’ve experienced a full day out in the sun without a hat and came home with a sore, sunburned scalp. Maybe you have thinning hair or are balding and every day your scalp is exposed. Either way, the top of your head is a target for UV...

Is zinc oxide good for lips?

By Kari Kenner December 02, 2020 |

Yes, zinc oxide is good for lips when it is used in an SPF lip balm. Lips are thin, exposed, and easy to forget, making them among the most overlooked areas for sun damage. A zinc oxide lip balm helps protect the lips from UVA and UVB rays by sitting...

Is zinc oxide sunscreen safe?

By Kari Kenner November 16, 2020 |

Non-irritating and easy on sensitive skin, zinc oxide has been used in skincare for 1000s of years. A skin protectant widely used in treating various forms of skin irritations, it’s used in diaper creams, calamine lotion, and toothpastes. Zinc is a critical mineral nutrient that keeps us healthy. It’s also...

Does zinc oxide sunscreen expire?

By Kari Kenner November 14, 2020 |

Yes, zinc oxide sunscreen can expire, but not in the way most people think. The zinc oxide mineral itself is highly stable. It does not break down in sunlight the way many chemical sunscreen filters can. But a finished sunscreen product is more than zinc oxide. It also contains oils,...