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If you pop into any makeup counter, drugstore, or grocery store, you're likely to see atleast a half-dozen sunscreen brands. While the ubiquity of sunscreen makes it easy to stay sun-safe, the variety of options makes it hard to choose. That's why we're here today to go over the sunscreen basics and list some of our favorite formulas. With this guide, you can determine the best sunscreen for you so you can be prepared for the long weekend.

With hair and nail salons, and other non-essential beauty businesses still closed in many areas, you’re probably feeling like you’re in desperate need of some pampering. We definitely are! Relaxation Day is coming up on August 15th, so there’s no better time than now to celebrate self-care and treat yourself to a spa day! And you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your own home. Read on for some of our best tips and DIY skincare recipes for a relaxing spa day at home.

If you’re like the majority of us, by now you are very well acquainted with the ever-popular Zoom virtual call. Most likely you’ve spent several hours in the last few months on Zoom for meetings, classes, happy hours, and family gatherings. With virtual meetings becoming more and more regular for working professional and distant learner students, we may as well optimize how our skin looks on camera. Why rely on good lighting and filters to make your skin glow on screen when you could just follow a few of these simple steps to putting your best face forward on Zoom. 

Whether you’re on a grocery store run, or an essential healthcare worker wearing protective gear for hours on end (thank you!), you may be noticing a skin reaction known as mask acne, or “maskne,” that could look like redness, irritation, or pimples around your cheeks, mouth and jawline.

For many, summer is the best time of the year with its long days, endless bbq’s, and time underneath the sun. With all the fun we’re having outdoors and getting our tan on, we need to be extra cautious of our skin health and make sure that we’re still moisturizing and protecting with SPF. 

Skin cancer is one of the few cancers that if caught early, can be treated, including melanoma, the deadliest form of the disease. In addition to your yearly skin evaluation with a dermatologist, another important key in prevention and successful treatment is performing a personal skin exam. When the disease is found early, the survival rate is an amazing 99%.