The Learning Lab

10 Features of a Pregnancy Safe Sunscreen

By Kari Kenner May 12, 2022 |

Pregnancy can make your skin more sensitive, increasing the likelihood of sunburn and other skin damage. However, many mainstream sunscreens contain chemical additives that can penetrate the skin and potentially affect your baby. Choosing the right sunscreen during pregnancy is vital to safeguard you and your child. Here are 10...

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...

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,...

Sun Safety Educational Materials

By Kari Kenner March 26, 2020 |

Waxhead works with community groups throughout the US to teach kids how to be safe in the sun. These Sun Safety worksheets and activity sheets offer support to teachers, parents and youth group leaders in elementary school and middle/high schools. The benefits of sunlight are undeniable. Healthy lifestyles, both young...

Skincare Facts for Winter

By Kari Kenner February 24, 2020 |

Winter Skincare isn’t just a warm weather necessity. More than 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with much of the contributing skin damage occurring during cold weather when we’re less likely to notice. To enjoy winter sunshine safely, wear skin covering clothing, eat food high in...

5 Winter Skincare Facts

By Kari Kenner February 24, 2020 |

Sun defense isn’t just a warm-weather necessity. More than 20% of Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, with much of the contributing skin damage occurring during cold weather when we’re less likely to notice. To enjoy winter sunshine safely, wear skin covering clothing, eat food high in antioxidants,...