Sun Damage

You may feel like applying sunscreen, lotion with SPF, and makeup with SPF would give you a total SPF of over 100. But does layering SPF work? Not exactly, dermatologists say. Read on to learn why. By now, you’ve heard about how the sun’s harmful UV rays have been linked to everything from sunburn and […]

Curious about collagen, but don’t know where to start with this supplement? It’s (collagen) is everywhere these days. But when should you add this superstar supplement to your regimen? Also, when is the best time to take collagen: morning or night? Let’s find out. First, what is collagen? Collagen is a type of protein found […]

At long last, we’re in the thick of summer. With this season comes warmer temperatures and more time spent outdoors. Naturally, this leads to greater sun exposure. While sunlight helps produce vitamin D in the body (which is important for many aspects of physical and mental health), at the same time, UV exposure is also […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, shares the benefits of supplementing with polypodium leucotomos extract for sun and skin protection. Hopefully, most of us automatically remember to protect our skin with sunscreen. But did you know that you can level up your routine with edible sun protection? In fact, a certain tropical plant has been making waves […]

Can sunscreen cause acne? A dermatologist sets the record straight. Plus: how to find the best sunscreen for acne-prone skin. In the wonderful world of skincare, there’s one fact you’ll stumble upon time and time again. According to beauty editors, estheticians, dermatologists, and scientific studies alike, sunscreen is the gold standard for skin health and […]

Can exposure to chemicals outweigh the benefits of sunscreen? Sunscreen has one main purpose: to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Hopefully, we’ve all made a habit to use it. (Yes, even year round!) And most likely, we aim to buy the best—and sometimes priciest—formula for our skin. But if you haven’t heard, not […]