Earlier this year I really wanted a molecule mug, but I could only really find ones with caffeine on them. But the chemistry of tea and coffee is so interesting – there’s EGCG in green tea for example, an awesome antioxidant that you’ll also find in skincare products, and there’s a bunch of scent molecules…
Sunscreen reviews: Klairs, Mecca
I’ve tried a couple more sunscreens that I’ve been really happy with! I’ve been on a pretty good streak with sunscreens so far, with some nice ones from Coles and Woolworths, and from Natio, Ultraceuticals and Canmake earlier in the year. This time I’m reviewing some sunscreens from Klairs and Mecca Cosmetica. Klairs Soft Airy UV…
Will Blue Light from Computers and Phones Damage Your Skin?
A lot of our lives now involves staring at phone and computer screens. I recently posted an article about how visible light can damage your skin, and how to prevent it from happening. The key takeaways: Visible light can theoretically damage your skin Higher energy blue wavelengths is the harmful portion of the spectrum It…
Does Visible Light Cause Skin Damage? And How to Protect Against It
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…