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Month: August 2024

August 12, 2024

Professional Sunscreen vs. DIY: Why You Shouldn’t Make Your Own Sunscreen

Understanding Sun Protection Sun protection is essential for maintaining healthy skin and preventing the harmful effects of UV radiation. The sun emits two types of ultraviolet (UV) rays that can damage your skin: UVA and UVB. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin, causing aging and long-term damage, while UVB rays are the primary cause…

August 5, 2024

Tracing the Roots of Sun Protection: The Complete History of Sunscreen

Have you ever wondered where the concept of sun protection came from? If so, this article is for you. We look at the inception of sunscreen and key developments in formulations to protect the skin and prevent sunburn.  The Inception of Sunscreen Swiss chemistry student Franz Greiter developed the vision for the first sunscreen in…