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The sunscreen mistake putting your scalp at risk

Most people consider themselves diligent about sunscreen, carefully covering the face, arms and legs before heading outside. But dermatologists say there's one area that gets skipped far more often than people realize, and it happens to be one of the more common sites for skin cancer. According to skin experts, the scalp, including the hairline…

ByDorcas Onasa3 days ago0Comments

Skincare

5 sunscreen spots most people skip

Daily sunscreen use lowers the risk of melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma, and it remains the most effective anti-aging step available, since the vast majority of visible skin aging comes from UV exposure, sunscreen only works when it's applied fully. Missed areas leave skin vulnerable, even with regular use. Research published in the journal PLOS…

ByDorcas OnasaJuly 2, 20260Comments

Skincare

The ultimate guide to sunscreens: top picks for every skin type

From mineral face sticks to shimmery body oils, the best SPF products of the year ranked by skin type, texture, and everyday wearability. Sunscreens has had a reputation problem. For years, it sat at the bottom of medicine cabinets, chalky and thick, something people grabbed grudgingly before a beach trip. That version of SPF…

ByGesi LloydJune 25, 20260Comments

Skincare

FDA approves bemotrizinol: what to know about the new sunscreen

For years, beauty editors, dermatologists, and skin care devotees across the United States have been quietly and sometimes not so quietly envious of the sunscreens available in France, South Korea, Japan, and Australia. Those formulas have long had a reputation for feeling lighter, sitting more comfortably on the skin, and offering what many consider to…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 10, 20260Comments

Hair

Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and dermatologists are urging people to pay closer attention to a part of the body that is often forgotten during skin checks: the scalp. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and when it develops on the…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 6, 20260Comments

Skincare

Mineral vs. chemical SPF: What’s actually better for skin?

Sunscreen was once reserved for beach bags and summer vacations. These days, it has earned a permanent spot in the daily skincare routine and for good reason. Consistent sun protection is one of the most effective tools available for maintaining healthy skin and slowing the visible effects of aging. But as awareness around Sun Protection…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 1, 20260Comments

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Keep Your Skin Healthy before the sun, stress, and bad habits win

Skin rarely gets the credit it deserves. People focus on what's beneath the surface, but the body's largest organ is quietly working around the clock, holding everything together and sending out signals when something goes wrong. What your skin is actually doing Skin acts as a physical shield, standing between the body and a constant stream…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 10, 20260Comments

Skincare

Wrinkles are inevitable, but Black skin has a biological edge

Black skin resists wrinkles longer than light skin, but it is not immune. Here is what drives that difference and what dermatologists recommend for prevention and treatment. Wrinkles are a normal feature of aging skin. They form as folds, creases, and ridges, most commonly on the face and other areas regularly exposed to the sun.…

ByDestiny PhilipsMarch 28, 20260Comments

Skincare

Sunscreen Myths That Could Be Costing You Your Skin

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, outpacing every other type combined. By age 70, at least 1 in 5 Americans will develop it. The primary driver is ultraviolet radiation from the sun, and the primary defense is sunscreen. The problem is that most people are applying it wrong, skipping…

ByGesi LloydMarch 21, 20260Comments

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Tinted SPF is up 24% top picks driving the trend

Sunscreen has always been a non-negotiable step in any solid skin care routine, but tinted formulas have taken things to a new level. According to Spate, a consumer trends platform, tinted sunscreen popularity has surged 24 percent year over year, and all signs point to this being the summer tinted SPF fully takes over beauty…

ByDorcas OnasaMarch 20, 20260Comments

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The sunscreen mistake putting your scalp at risk

5 sunscreen spots most people skip

The ultimate guide to sunscreens: top picks for every skin type

FDA approves bemotrizinol: what to know about the new sunscreen

Is that flaky scalp harmless or something far more dangerous?

Mineral vs. chemical SPF: What’s actually better for skin?

Keep Your Skin Healthy before the sun, stress, and bad habits win

Wrinkles are inevitable, but Black skin has a biological edge

Sunscreen Myths That Could Be Costing You Your Skin

Tinted SPF is up 24% top picks driving the trend

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