The Learning Lab
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...
New Tattoo Care
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 Waxhead’s PA Rating?
What is Waxhead’s PA Rating? You may have noticed PA++++ on sunscreen labels lately and wondered why you don't see any plus signs on Waxhead labels. I'll get to that reason, but first let me explain PA Ratings in general. PA Ratings Came from Asia The PA Rating System...
Is Octocrylene Safe in Sunscreen?
Understanding Sunscreen Ingredients Octocrylene is a widely used ingredient in sunscreens. The skin absorbs it, and it can accumulate in the body. This compound is known for absorbing UVB and short-wave UVA rays, offering broad-spectrum UV protection. However, it also produces free radicals, leading to skin damage and DNA mutations,...
What is PA rating for sunscreen?
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...
How does zinc oxide sunscreen work?
On February 2019, the FDA recommend the GRASE (generally recognized as safe and effective) status on only two active ingredients for use in sunscreen: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The FDA also requested further research on the remaining active ingredients including oxybenzone and octinoxate) before they can be listed as...
