Now that summer is here (well, Down Under anyway, and basically every single day in Malaysia and Singapore), it’s time to increase the use of sunscreen. And not just on your face, but your arms and legs as well (you’re not going to be clad in jeans during the summer, are you? ;)) I first [...]
Ingredients Dictionary: Titanium Dioxide
Titanium dioxide is one of the top 50 chemicals produced worldwide. It is a white, opaque and naturally-occuring mineral found in two main forms: rutile and anatase. Both forms contain pure titanium dioxide that is bound to impurities. Titanium dioxide is chemically processed to remove these impurities, leaving the pure, white pigment available for use. [...]
Review: Cancer Council Australia Tinted Moisturiser
I’ve heard a lot of Cancer Council Australia sunscreens even when I was in Malaysia, and when Priceline had a 30% discount promotion on their Cancer Council Australia cosmetic sunscreen range, I thought I’d give their tinted moisturisers a go. The tinted moisturiser provides a natural-looking complexion, and contains UVA and UVB sunscreen filters for [...]
Review: Shiseido Anessa Perfect Smooth Sunscreen
I bought the Shiseido Anessa Perfect Smooth Sunscreen SPF50+ PA+++ during one of my trips to Japan. This is one of the most popular sunscreens sold in drugstores in Japan. Anessa sunscreens practically sell like hot cakes during summer. Description: A light weight sunscreen product with SPF50 to block UVA and UVB; Helps to keep [...]
The Importance of Sunscreen
From our last poll on Skincare Products You Can Do Without, it shows that 25% of those who voted (thanks!) reckon you can do without sunscreen. For me, I can do without the serum, but not sunscreen. Well, I’m not about to shove sunscreen down your throat, but here are a few important facts about [...]