Make Up and Sunscreen Protection

Skin care professionals get asked this grueling question all the time: “Do I need to wear sunscreen if my makeup has SPF in it?” While cosmetic companies have attempted to include SPF in their products, the reality is that most are not formulated with enough sunscreen properties to provide patients with adequate coverage. So, the short answer is, yes, you do in fact need to use a sunscreen in addition to your makeup with SPF. […]

What’s the Best Sunscreen for Me?

By: Dr. Kayla McNiece What Sunscreen is Best for Me? Sun protection can take on several different forms. For instance, avoiding outdoor exposures between 10AM and 2PM when the sun’s rays are the strongest. In addition, wide-brim hats and sun protective clothing offer an alternative to sunscreen—just look for “UPF” (ultraviolet protection factor) on clothing similar to SPF on sunscreens. Sunscreen Choosing a sunscreen can be overwhelming! The key things to look for are: SPF […]

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