There’s been increasing talk about how blue light from phones and computer screens could be a potential cause of skin damage. Is it worth worrying about, or is it just marketing? This topic is going to be a two-parter. In this installment we’re going to talk about visible light damage, and how you can protect…
Testing Fake Tan Remover: How Does It Work?
If you’ve ever used fake tan, you’ll know that after a few days it can start to flake off, and if you’ve applied it unevenly you’ll want to buff out the stain ASAP. I was pretty excited when I saw Bondi Sands Self Tan Eraser ($19.99 AUD for 200 mL). It’s a product that claims…
Video: What Does SPF Mean? Is High SPF Sunscreen Better?
Here’s a new video that covers what SPF means, and debunks a couple of SPF myths: Why SPF doesn’t mean how many times longer you can stay in the sun Why higher SPF is more effective (and not just 1% more effective) I’ve talked about the first myth before in this post on SPF and…
Video: Antioxidants in Skincare, and Tips for Product Selection
I’ve made a new video about antioxidants in skincare – it’s based on this post from a while ago:Â Antioxidants in Skincare: What Do They Do? In the video, I talk about: What free radicals are How they’re linked to skin damage Where free radicals come from How antioxidants work Which antioxidant ingredients have been studied…