Category: Sun Protection

When it comes to sunscreens there are essentially two distinct types of sunscreens that refer to the type of UV filters that are used. These

Visible light (400-700nm) makes up 40% of solar radiation that reaches the surface of the earth. It is damaging to the skin as it is

If a day moisturiser contains a sunscreen it will usually have a SPF15 to SPF30 maximum. The sunscreens in the day moisturiser are sometimes not

There are many different types of sunscreens on the market and I think making the correct choice for your age and skin type is more

Many extrinsic factors are harmful to the skin. The most well-known are UVB and UVA radiation. Other factors include ground-level ozone, air pollution and smoke.

Vitamin D or the ‘Sunshine’ vitamin is essential for normal bone formation and osteoporosis prevention. Normal levels are also needed for the proper functioning of

There appears to be a lot of confusion about the naming and classification of sunscreens. People talk about natural, physical, mineral, and chemical-free sunscreens. Often

The history of sunscreens goes back to 1938 when a Swiss chemistry student named Frans Greiter got sunburnt while climbing Mount Piz Buin on the

Tanorexia is an obsessive desire to acquire and maintain a suntan by natural or artificial methods. Tanorexics lie in the sun for hours even though