Toners collectively represent a specific category of skincare products. As one of the mainstays in a typical daytime and nighttime […]
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Serum in Skin Care: Purpose, Benefits, and Effectiveness
A “serum” or face serum is a specific category of skincare products topically applied on the face, usually after cleansing […]
How UV Radiation Damages the Skin, Causes Cancer
Ultraviolet or UV is a form of electromagnetic radiation and an electromagnetic wave that sits after the visible light and […]
SPF 101: Understanding Sun Protection Factor
The sun protection factor or SPF is a rating system used in sunscreen labeling to partially aid consumers in choosing […]
Titanium Dioxide vs. Zinc Oxide in Sunscreens
Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are used in the formulation of a specific variant of sunscreens. More specifically, these […]
Guide to Choosing a Sunscreen
Sunscreen provides protection against the harmful effects of exposure to ultraviolet radiation. However, not all sunscreens are made the same. […]
UVA vs. UVB Damage: The Difference
Ultraviolet A or UVA and Ultraviolet B or UVB are forms of electromagnetic radiation and examples of an electromagnetic wave […]
The Science of Sunburn: Causes, Mechanism, and Effects
A sunburn is a radiation burn that affects primarily the skin and other tissues such as the eyes and lips. […]
Explainer: How Sunscreens Work
Sunscreens have become essential in skin care due to the protection they provide from the harmful ultraviolet radiation coming from […]
Physical Sunscreen vs. Chemical Sunscreen: The Difference
There are two broad types of sunscreen products categorized according to their mode of action. Both provide protection against the […]
