Category: sunscreen

  In the market for a new sunscreen? Make sure it has zinc oxide. Zinc is gentler. It provides better protection. It doesn’t leave you at risk of sunburn after a couple of hours in the sun. Here’s all you need to know about zinc oxide and why having it in your sunscreen is a must:   What Is Zinc Oxide? Zinc oxide is a white mineral. That’s why it’s considered a physical sunscreen. You’ve probably heard that physical sunscreens are better because they create a barrier on the skin that reflects UV light away from it. It doesn’t work exactly...

The best sunscreen is the one you enjoy wearing. If the texture’s not right or the scent’s off, you won’t use it every day, putting your skin at risk of wrinkles and skin cancer.

  Did you know that the right foods can boost your skin’s sun protection? Don’t get me wrong. These foods are NOT a substitute for sunscreen (nothing is). But they give it a huge helping hand. Foods rich in antioxidants give you skin the building blocks to strengthen its natural UV defenses, from the inside out. You know what that means? Couple them with a mineral, broad spectrum sunscreen and you won’t have to worry about pesky things like sunburns and wrinkles anymore. But how do you know what are the right foods to munch on? Here are the foods...