How Much Sunscreen to Use
A little exposure to the sun can be a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, health experts recommend exercising and enjoying fun, recreational activities outdoors – just as long as you do it safely. Protecting yourself from sunburn is an essential part of this healthy mindset, and this guide fills you in on how much sunscreen you need to use for it to be effective.
Does Sunscreen Prevent Tanning?
Most of us know that too much exposure to the sun should be avoided, but that does not stop us from wanting to get close to nature, visit a theme park or spend a day at the beach. Lots of products claim to protect against UVA and UVB rays, but do they really work, and are some better than others? The sun also gives us a tan and helps us to make Vitamin D, which are both aspects many of us find quite appealing.
Whether you want to get a tan or avoid a tan, here are answers to some of the questions you may have about protecting yourself from harmful UVA and UVB rays, while safely enjoying everything the great outdoors has to offer.
Pregnancy Safe Sunscreen: What is It, Why It’s Important & Where to Buy It
Because you are “ingesting” for two, you have to watch some of the sun protection products you put on your skin. The following guide will help you find the best safe sunscreen to use during your pregnancy.
Reef Safe Sunscreen: What is Reef Safe Sunscreen, What’s In It & Why Use It
By now, we all know that sunscreen is one of the most important weapons in our arsenal to keep skin safe from the sun. However, you may not know that in using it, you are potentially harming one of the most valuable ecosystems on the face of the earth: The coral reefs.
How to Wear Sunscreen and Makeup
Rain or shine, wearing sunscreen protects you from the sun’s powerful UV rays. But, how to pair sun protection and cosmetics without looking like a hot mess is the burning question.
SNOWBOARDS, SKIS, OUTDOOR TRAINING, AND SUNSCREEN
The cold winter months are hard on the skin. Indoor heating can dry your skin, and the freezing temperatures outside can cause your skin to lose its natural oils, making it itchy and irritated.
If you’re spending a lot of time outside – and let’s face it, thanks to COVID-19, we all are these days - you also put yourself at risk for windburn. Low temperatures, lack of humidity, and cold, blustery wind can lead to peeling, red, dry skin. Windburn can be just as uncomfortable as a bad sunburn.
best sunscreen for acne-prone skin
Sunscreen protects you from sun damage and applying daily with one that is broad-spectrum is recommended by skin care experts, even if you have acne-prone skin. The good news is that buying the correct formulation allows you to reap more benefits than ever before, while still avoiding all those pesky breakouts. However, there is such a large assortment of sun protection products available that you may be tempted to select the first one you come across. Even worse, you may decide to go without it altogether.
GET OUT & PLAY!
Project Sunscreen and Crayon Collection Challenge You to Have Fun, Do Good
We remember when we were kids, we just played. Didn’t give it too much thought; we just got out there and had fun.
Dr. Stuart Brown, author and founder of the National Institute of Play and an expert on the science of play (!), says, "Play is the vital essence of life." He says that without it, we can lose our hopefulness, and a childhood full of play makes happier, smarter grown-ups, and maintaining the same attitude can make us smarter no matter what age. ("Serious Play" TedTalk, May 2008).
SUN'S OUT!
Wearing Sunscreen 4 All Seasons is Good Sense
We're heading head-first into Fall. Depending on where you are, long-sleeves, light sweaters, and anything pumpkin spice is starting to take the place of shorts and t's.
But, hold on! Don't put away that sunscreen just yet! The weather may be cooler, and you may not "feel" the sun hot on your skin, but trust us, it's there, working as hard as it ever does. Sunscreen isn't just for the beach anymore.
how to choose the right sunscreen for different skin types
There are a few different skin types to consider, but sun exposure can wreak havoc on every one of them. Because of that, it is essential as part of a healthy skin care regimen to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen. For the best results, you should also choose one that is specific to your skin type.
We know what you’re thinking, there are so many sunscreens out there, and tons to choose from. How do I know what’s best for my skin type? However, selecting the wrong one can make you a hot mess – or even worse – be ineffective and expose you to harmful UV rays.
make the switch to mineral for safer sunning
We get asked a lot why we use mineral-based ingredients in Project Sunscreen. While there are many reasons, the short answer is that it is just better – for you, for your children, and for the environment.
Project Sunscreen is formulated from 100% active mineral ingredients, including naturally derived zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Together, these ingredients protect from the sun’s harsh rays.
how to choose the right sunscreen for different skin tones?
Sunscreen offers different levels of protection needed to protect your skin from the sun’s harsh rays. However, formulations are not universal for all skin types. So... how do you know which one to reach for the next time the sun starts beating down on you? Project Sunscreen has the answer to that, and ahead we’ll discuss some basics of sunscreen protection and how to choose the right one for different skin types.