Since May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, SPF is naturally on the brain this time of year, but it's a skin care must all year long. Although the list of sun-protectant ingredients is relatively short, making sure your product contains chemical and/or physical ingredients is a necessity. But what's the difference between these two formulations anyway? Find out when you read on.
Just as skin care needs change by season, they differ depending on your age, as well. "While SPFs are a universal must have for all groups, there are definitely unique biological processes happening that require us to tailor our routines to a larger degree," explains Jasmina Aganovic, founder of age-specific skin care brand Stages of Beauty. That means that even though you may be dealing with the breakouts you had as a teenager, your thirtysomething self might also be thinking of ways to soften fine lines and smooth out uneven tones. So whether you were born Generation X or Y, discover the best skin care regimen for your current decade.
The so-called dog days of Summer have arrived. And with temperatures blazing and humidity rising, skin can sometimes take a beating, especially if your SPF is out of whack. But with a few sunscreen strategies on hand, hopefully your biggest worry will be limited to what flavor margarita to get while dining al fresco. Get three sun protection tips when you read more.
