The Learning Lab
17 Benefits to taking Vitamin E
Vitamin E Benefits We started our Waxhead mission as a way to protect our skin in the sun. And just like water-soluble Vitamin C, its fat-soluble Vitamin E partner became a vital ingredient in our nutrient bars. Quite simply, Vitamin E benefits and defends your skin in the sun, and it’s...
Common Sense: Skin Cancer Prevention
Skin Cancer Prevention Yesterday Growing up, I often went fishing with my grandfather. It was sunny and blazing hot offshore, and he always wore a long sleeve shirt, pants, and a hat. On the hottest days, he put a little zinc on his nose. He didn’t have skin cancer trouble...
9 Sunscreen Chemicals to Avoid
Is your sunscreen safe? As a healthy mom, you’re great at covering your kids with sunscreen, but the sunscreen you use may actually be causing skin cancer and other long term damage. In most big brand sunscreens you’ll find some pretty nasty toxins, which are ok at preventing sunburn, but do...
Skincare Facts for Winter
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
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,...
Physical vs Chemical Sunscreen
What is Physical Sunscreen? Physical Sunscreen (sometimes called Mineral Sunscreen) forms a protective physical barrier of inert minerals over the skin, is not absorbed by the skin, and is less likely to cause skin irritations. Ingredients Used Zinc Oxide, Titanium Dioxide How do they work? Sit on top of skin, they...
