Sunscreen for Swimmers
Should You Be Using Sunscreen with Blue Light Protection?
For active individuals who spend hours outdoors combined with regular screen exposure, the cumulative effects of blue light can be significant. However, not all sunscreens protect against blue light, so...
Why Is EltaMD Sunscreen So Expensive?
EltaMD is a name that often comes up when talking about high-quality skincare. So, why is EltaMD sunscreen often so expensive and are there better water-resistant alternatives for swimmers and...
Why Do Chemical Sunscreens Break Me Out?
For those who regularly apply sunscreen (and we all should!), one of the most common concerns revolves around breakouts. Why do some sunscreens cause acne or exacerbate existing skin issues?...
Why Does Sunscreen Make My Acne Worse?
Sun protection is the most critical step you can take to protect your skin’s health, but does wearing sunscreen cause acne breakouts? The answer: it depends on the sunscreen and...
Chlorine and Dry Skin: A Dermatologist Explains Why Swimming Can Dry Out Our Skin
The combination of chlorine exposure, extended water immersion, and temperature fluctuations contributes to the occurrence of dry skin after swimming. To combat this issue, practicing proper skincare habits like (sunscreen...
Reef-Safe Sunscreen: Is Zinc Oxide the Best Choice?
Unlike chemical sunscreens containing ingredients like oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have been shown to cause coral bleaching and are toxic to marine life (Downs et al., 2016), zinc oxide is...