Introduction: Why are people stopping their Tretinoin We have had years of influencers telling their followers they absolutely HAVE to use tretinoin to have the skin of their dreams. Many are finally admitting they are done with trying to make it work for their skin. Read on if you have also been struggling for what to do instead. Building a full skincare routine around tretinoin alternatives, picture here Cyberderm Retin Erase with brightening skincare with turmeric Be Light Pigment Control and mineral sunscreen Ava Isa Every Morning SPF 30 Why Abandoning Tretinoin Might Be the Right Move: t ..read more

Introduction: Pregnancy approved skincare for dealing with common concerns like acne, melasma and more Going beyond the generic advice of Say No to ‘Harsh’ Chemicals and How to treat pregnancy related acne How to prevent and treat pregnancy related pigmentation Conclusion: Be Gentle and a little patient 1. Introduction: Pregnancy is a wild ride of emotions, hormones, and lots of physical changes. While some women may experience the best skin of their lives, many are forced to deal with new or worsening skin concerns like acne, pigmentation and melasma, excess oiliness and more. To ..read more

The Ultimate Guide to Using Retinol, retinoids and other Vitamin A derivatives: Do You Have to Use them Daily? Introduction: why consistent use does not mean daily use of retinols/Vitamin A Derivatives What is retinol/Vitamin A derivatives? How often should I use retinol? Is retinol once a week enough? What about skin cycling? Can I ever stop using retinol? How does our use of retinol and frequency use as we get older especially for women during perimenopause and menopause? Introduction: why consistent use does not mean daily use of retinols/Vitamin A Derivatives Retinol and othe ..read more

Are Korean sunscreens just simply better than sunscreens made in the US. Do they have access to better UV filters? Do Korean sunscreens have better textures and aesthetics than US sunscreens? How does Korean culture surrounding sunscreens impact what sunscreen is sold there? Korean sunscreens are better. Sunscreens in the US suck. That is the gist of what many influencers on TikTok and Instagram say when sharing a massive sunscreen haul showcasing popular Korean sunscreens. We’re taking a deeper dive into why it doesn’t make sense to generalize that all sunscreens are good or bad sim ..read more

Butyoctyl salicylate in mineral sunscreens. Is it safe? We’ve made our position about sunscreens very clear in our 15 years in business. We look to maximize their UVA protection since we think this is the key to best protecting your skin against skin cancer, pigmentation and the signs of aging. We do not use UV filters that permeate or absorb into the body or have the potential to be endocrine disrupting for your hormonal health. We chose what UV filters for our sunscreen formulas and what concentration we should use them in based off these two principles. It’s our way of formulating in order ..read more

Introduction: Mineral sunscreens and acne Sunscreen is an essential part of any skincare routine, offering protection against harmful UV rays and preventing premature aging and skin damage. However, there has been some debate about whether mineral sunscreen, specifically, can cause acne. In this blog post, we will explore the facts and debunk the myths surrounding this topic. As professionals in the field with a resident dermatologist on our research and development team, it is important to provide accurate information to help you make informed decisions about your skincare. We formulate miner ..read more

Did you know not all tinted sunscreens offer the same quality of protection against UVA and Blue Light? We’re sharing how to find the best tinted sunscreen for those with hyperpigmentation, dark spots and melasma. Why choose a tinted sunscreen? You have probably heard from many skincare experts and even dermatologists that tinted sunscreens offer superior protection for those who suffer from hyperpigmentation, dark spots or melasma because they extend your sunscreens protection into the visible light range. This study showed that a mix or coloured iron oxides, namely yellow, black and red, cou ..read more

Issues and controversies of using butyoctyl salicylate in sunscreens. We’ve made our position about sunscreens very clear in our 15 years in business. We look to maximize their UVA protection since we think this is the key to best protecting your skin against skin cancer, pigmentation and the signs of aging. We do not use UV filters that permeate or absorb into the body or have the potential to be endocrine disrupting for your hormonal health. We chose what UV filters for our sunscreen formulas and what concentration we should use them in based off these two principles. It’s our way of formula ..read more

Do UV Cameras work for sunscreens? Here is the trending question of the day: do UV cameras work for sunscreen? Can they tell you how strong your sunscreen is? If it’s ‘good’ or ‘bad’ or can you use it to compare different sunscreens and the strength of their UV protection… The short answer is no. People are going crazy over these UV light and sunscreen application videos, especially as they trend on TikTok, but here is the issue. UV cameras are not designed to show you the strength of your sunscreen’s performance and here is why. The Physics of a Woods Light and UV Cameras First- what is a UV ..read more

By: Arooj Mazhar   Arooj Mazhar has been with The Sunscreen CompanyTM for almost six years providing customer service and as an advisor. She started her company A’Rouge Cosmetics 2 years ago and continues to pursue her passion of all things beauty.   Hi! It’s Arooj here doing a blog take-over.  I’ve been with The Sunscreen Company ™ for almost 6 years and working in the beauty industry for almost two decades. I still can’t seem to get enough!  After doing a Bachelors in Economics, I did a complete 180 and found myself working in the beauty industry.  I feel confident ..read more