Transition Your Fall Skincare Routine with These Tips

Fall is officially here, and that means it’s time for shorter days, longer nights, and cooler temperatures. But even though the sun isn’t as visible as it was during the warmer months, doesn’t mean your skin doesn’t still need protecting. In fact, maintaining a proper skincare routine during the changing season is just as — if not more — important for happy, healthy skin.

Tweaking Your Skincare Routine for Fall

Fall is a season of changes. Temperatures start to drop and the leaves on the trees turn red, orange, and yellow. But the weather isn’t the only thing that changes. Your skin goes through quite a few changes, too. Because of this, you should switch up your skincare routine to accommodate your new skincare needs.

A Word from our Estie Besties

We partnered with professional estheticians in the Black Girl Sunscreen on their top tips to help your skin stay hydrated and moisturized as we transition into fall weather.

Envy Aesthetics Studio: “Stay on Top of SPF”

Though it may be cloudy during fall, you still need SPF. Sunlight penetrates through the cloudy sky and reflects off water. Wearing SPF everyday will prevent sunburns and free radical damage that accelerates skin aging.

– Lashane Barett of Envy Aesthetic Studio (@envyaestheticstudio on Instagram and TikTok)

Sugarmoon Salon: “Harness the Power of Vitamin C for Radiant Autumn Skin

As we bid farewell to the scorching summer heat and welcome the crisp, cool embrace of autumn, it’s easy to assume that our skincare routines need a significant overhaul. After all, the sun’s intensity wanes, and we tend to spend less time basking in its glow. However, there’s one skincare secret that remains crucial all year round – sunscreen. 

But here’s the twist: there’s an additional secret weapon to combat sun damage and premature aging in the fall – vitamin C. This superhero ingredient for your skin goes hand in hand with your sunscreen, Vitamin C is well-known for its ability to brighten the complexion, fade dark spots, and boost collagen production. However, what many people don’t realize is that vitamin C can also enhance the effectiveness of your sunscreen helping your skin stay healthy and radiant throughout the autumn season.

– Paola Girotti of Sugar Moon Salon, www.sugarmoonsalon.com

My Skin Plug: Your Fall Skincare Routine, Starts Now!

The transitioning from summer to fall means the humidity slowly becomes lower and the weather gets colder which means your skin is slowly going to get drier. For the the dry skin girlies, its time to brace up!!! Here are some skincare tips for all skin type to help you through fall as we slowly welcome the cold winter.

Select a good moisturizer: Moisturizers are products that lubricates the skin, supplies moisture to the skin, maintain and restore skin flexibility. Good moisturizers also prevent the evaporation of moisture and smoothen the skin. A good moisturizer should be formulated with humectants, occlusive and emollients. When purchasing a moisturizer this fall, look out for moisturizers that contains Squalene, mineral oil, lanolin, ceramides, glycerin, lactate, propylene glycol, lactate. A great tip for the dry skin girlies (go for thicker creams and extra moisturizing sunscreens like The Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 – which contains great emollients like avocado and jojoba oil.)

Incorporate hydrators/humectants: Start adding hydrating toners, essences or serums that contains humectants like lactic acid, Sodium hylauronate, glycerin, centella,sea moss, hyaluronic acid, snail filtrate, green tea. Humectants pulls moisture from the atmosphere and below the skin when the humidity is lower than 80%. Hydrators are essential as they will aid in reducing inflammation, plumping the skin and preventing dullness.

Book your peel session: This is the time to get that peel you couldn’t get during the summer. Book a consultation with your aesthetician to find out the right peel for your current skin concern and to get your skin prepped. PS: Do not get peels done at home!!

Lip care: Protect your lips with a lip spf during the day and moisturize with a lip balm or oil at night.

Up your body care game: Use nourishing body cleansers that comes in oil to gel form to soothe and protect skin. Moisturize with a hydrating body serums and or moisturizers..look out for ingredients with colloidal oat meal, lactic acid and urea. Seal in moisture to create a barrier on your skin to prevent moisture loss with thick oils like coconut oil, avocado oil and butters and balms (especially those that contain petrolatum).

Avoid over cleansing: Limit Cleansing time to 30-60 seconds. Avoid hot baths and showers stick to lukewarm water. Switch to gentler exfoliants like Lactic acid and mandelic acid. Wear your Sunscreen everyday, All day.

Tomi @ My Skin Plug, https://www.myskin-plug.com

Why does your skin care routine need to change in the fall?

Finding the perfect beauty regimen is hard. And if you’ve finally perfected your summer skincare routine, the last thing you probably want to do is start over. But updating your routine for the changing seasons is essential because even though it’s not as sunny, sun damage is never too far away.

Sun protection is a major part of every skincare regimen, even during the fall and winter months. Your skin tends to dry out as the weather cools down, so you might experience more flakiness, tightness, and even irritation, making hydrating super important. For this reason, having a proper skincare regimen is the best way to combat the cold and protect your skin from potential damage.

Essential Tips for Fall Skincare

Luckily, it doesn’t take a lot of effort to care for your skin in the fall and winter. But if you’re feeling particularly lazy, you can follow these quick and easy tips instead. Take a look!

Apply Hydrating Cleansers & Serums

Cleansing is always the first step in every proper skincare routine. But unfortunately, many cleansers on the market contain ingredients that dry out your skin, which can potentially set back your skincare progress.

If you want to ward off dryness, be sure to choose cleansers and serums that are specially formulated for hydration. Look for ingredients such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid, which boost your skin’s ability to absorb and hold moisture as well as protect the skin barrier.

Use Moisturizing Lip Care for Dry Weather

Lip dryness is a frustrating problem that many people struggle with in the fall and winter. The cold, dry weather can do a number on your lips, leaving them cracked, peeling, and painful.

To avoid the frustration, you need a reliable moisturizing lip care product. And fortunately, our dual-action Make It Pop Lip Gloss is formulated with SPF 50 and hyaluronic acid for sun protection and hydration.

Opt for Richer & Thicker Moisturizers

After cleansing, moisturizing is usually the next step in any good fall skincare routine. Not all moisturizers are created equal, so it’s crucial to choose the right one for your skin type. For extra protection in the fall, shop for rich and thick moisturizers designed to lock in moisture.

Don’t Forget Your SPF

The sun might not shine as bright in the fall, but sun protection is important all year long, which is why sunscreen is a must for every season.

A good SPF 30 sunscreen protects your skin no matter the season. And luckily, our moisturizing formula not only protects your skin but hydrates it, too, making it great for everyday use. Or, if you’re obsessed with pumpkin spice like we are, our limited edition Make It Spice SPF 30 face lotion and body spray really capture the warm coziness of the season’s most popular drink.

Conclusion

When you’re adjusting your skincare routine for fall, don’t forget to consider your skin type. It’s essential that you choose products that work for your skin for the best results. This includes sun protection, so be sure to make SPF a part of your beauty regimen all year long.

August is Black Business Month! The History & Why It’s Important

There are more than two million black-owned businesses operating in America right now, and Black Business Month gives them the support they need to shine.

Black Business Month spans across August and is particularly important when you consider that black businesses currently employ around 1.321 million people and add $1.7 billion to the US economy.

Black businesses are also doing great things for local communities. Here at Black Girl Sunscreen, for instance, we’re working across local communities to spread sun protection and sun safety to otherwise overlooked areas. 

But what is black business month, and what can you do to show your support this August?

The History of Black Business Month

Black Business Month began in 2004 and was the brainchild of historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan. The two partnered with a joint goal of advancing policies that were uniquely impacting over 2.6 million African-American businesses, including issues with gaining financial backing. 

These issues are especially infuriating considering a rich and culturally significant history of black business owners opening crucial, inclusive business spaces like barbers and tobacco shops as far back as the late 1700s.

Now, black-owned businesses account for around 10% of US businesses and 30% of minority-owned businesses. Women of color also account for around 50% of all female entrepreneurs and continue to offer community-led, vital services with an inclusive feel.

Why is Black Business Month So Important?

Black Business Month matters because it shows support and solidarity for typically independent businesses, as well as diverse and communal causes. 

With minority-owned businesses already facing issues including a lack of funding, this support is vital for ensuring brand awareness and sales. Pushes for things like social media shares of black businesses throughout August are especially invaluable for boosting sales, and securing hopefully loyal customers that keep communities rich in these black-owned business gems. A few of our favorite black owned businesses that carry Black Girl Sunscreen:

How Can You Show Support This Black Business Month?

Black Business Month is all about support, and there are a lot of ways to show your support this August, including – 

  1. Shop with black-owned businesses: Few things will be better for showing support this Black Business Month than shopping with the great black businesses across your local community. This is an especially great time to seek out black-owned businesses that you may otherwise not be aware of.
  2. Share black-owned businesses on social media: Sharing posts or purchases from local black-owned businesses across social media accounts can be a great way to increase brand awareness and boost sales for a black business owner. 
  3. Support black-owned business events: Attending, donating to, or actively volunteering for events within black-owned businesses can raise awareness, funds, and even success. Whether these are networking events, open days, or sales, community support will make all the difference. 

Do Your Bit This Black Business Month

Black Business Month is a key event in the corporate calendar, and your support makes a huge difference to minority business owners. Do your bit this black business month by shopping with Black Girl Sunscreen or one of the other black businesses currently doing great things in your local community (listed below)! 

How Effective Is Spray Sunscreen? Our BGS Business Owners Chime In

Sick of missing those hard-to-reach parts like your feet, back and shoulders when applying your sun lotion? Then you need a spray sunscreen instead. The good news is there are some serious benefits to choosing a spray sunscreen over a lotion, and to find out what they are, all you need to do is read the post below. We connected with some of our favorite business partners to get their take on how and why they use Black Girl Sunscreen’s spray sunscreen in their summer routine.

Serein Naturals

“Make it Glow is the sunscreen spray I’ve been waiting for! It goes on COMPLETELY CLEAR and is super easy to rub in! It smells great and now I have the summer glow I’ve always wanted while staying protected.”  

Owner of Serein Naturals, Angela Wells

The Skin Gym 

“As an esthetician sunscreen was the #1 product I always had trouble recommending to my melanated clients. I was introduced to BGS & instantly fell in love. Not only for the wide variety of products, & lightweight ingredients, but also their love for empowering strong women & sisterhood. The Make It Glow & Kids sprays give a nice, even coverage & leaves skin dry to the touch. Easy to reapply & the perfect size for your tote or beach bag. The skin is our largest organ, & protecting it ensures we all age gracefully.” 

Owner of The Skin Gym, Tennille Gossom

Canada Black Owned Marketplace

“The Black Girl Sunscreen, in all variations, sells very well in our stores. We have bought in the past the Make It Glow Spray, Adults and Kids Cream variations. Some customers love the spray version of the sunscreen, as they feel it is very convenient for them to just “Spray, Spread, and Go”. They also love the cream variation for its consistency and smooth application.  Our customers become even more excited about the “glow” on their skin after applying all variations of Black Girl Sunscreen. 

The name is so fitting for such a great product, no white cast and makes the skin look so healthy and glowing. 

This is a great product, and we love it. 

Team of Canada Black Owned Marketplace

Awa’s Marketplace 

“The Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Glow spray has made such an impact on my life that I can’t help but share my excitement. To be honest, I used to apply sunscreen only to my face and neck, but when I tried Make It Glow spray, it changed the game for me! I now carry two cans with me everywhere – one in my car and one in my bag for when I’m on the go. Plus, this is now a staple for me when I am on vacation. Not only does this product provide excellent protection for my skin, but the radiant glow it leaves behind is simply immaculate. 

My routine now involves applying a bit of shea butter and then spraying Make It Glow on my arms, legs – anywhere that’s exposed. The result is a beautiful glow that never fails to earn me compliments. Seriously, I could have a million dollars if I counted up how many times someone has said “Okay Skin!!”. I was so impressed with this product that we couldn’t resist including it on our online marketplace, and our Tribe members have fallen in love with it too. Black Girl Sunscreen is truly doing something special! 

Thank you for creating such a fantastic product that protects our melanin and aligns perfectly with our mission at ÀWA Marketplace. We believe in the power of representation and providing our Tribe with products that celebrate diversity and cater to our unique needs so we are so happy to offer this product to our Tribe.”

Owner of Awa’s Marketplace, Temilola Adedipe

Is Spray Sunscreen Effective? Yes – Here’s Why

Unless you enjoy wrestling with a messy lotion bottle covered in sand, spray sunscreen is a better and more convenient choice. After all, spray sunscreens tend to be much more lightweight and easier to massage into the skin than lotions, leaving behind less residue, stickiness and mess

Spray sunscreen is easier to apply than lotion

Spray sunscreens are also just as effective as sun lotions too as long as they are applied correctly.

Additionally, the spray nozzle can also help you reach those harder-to-reach places and make the application of the sunscreen faster as you can cover a larger area in less time. All of this means you get to spend more time safely in the sun, and less time applying and re-applying your suncream.

Spray sunscreen is absorbed faster than lotion

Another great reason to choose spray suncream over lotion is that they tend to be absorbed into the skin much faster. What this means is you won’t have to wait ages before you can get out there and enjoy the sun, or until you can dress as there’s less risk of a spray suncream rubbing off in your clothes and damaging them.

The Black Girl Sunscreen: 2023 Beauty Supply Highlight

Sun protection is a vital part of skincare for every skin tone and type. That is why the team here at the globally retailed brand Black Girl Sunscreen (BGS) is committed to making our products available in local communities. We’re also committed to supporting communities and businesses that are making waves in the area of sun protection and safety for all, including those with darker skin tones. Learn more about our amazing beauty supply store vendors below.

Ahni Beauty Supply

Two ladies shared a dream and wondered whether it could become a reality. If you’re reading this, then you know it is reality. These ladies of AHNI Beauty Supply dared to enter the beauty supply marketplace in an environment dominated by corporate entities with dissimilar cultural backgrounds. As others have also climbed this mountain of obstacles, so did the founders of Ahni Beauty Supply; with their funding, determination, and the help of their families, Ahni Beauty Supply was born.

Although the enterprise is a business, it is grounded in family. At their core is caring for one another and the customers, our friends. Ahni Beauty Supply treats everyone with respect and dignity. In keeping true to who they are, they desire to help you beautify your hair, body, and spirit.

Why Ahni Beauty Supply Loves Black Girl Sunscreen:

We chose black girl sunscreen because it was requested by our patrons. Once we stocked the product we realized how great of a product it is with a variety of options. A lot of our customers are excited when they see that we carry the BGS brand. Last, but most important we are proud to carry black owned brands!

Curly Gurl Luv Beauty Supply

Curly Gurl Luv was born out of a commitment to bridge the gap and create a modern one-stop shop beauty supply store for people with curly, coily, kinky, and thick hair. Curly Gurl Luv is a community for black, brown, and multicultural women to shop, learn natural hair care, and celebrate their beauty! Christina Smith and her husband are the co-founders of Curly Gurl Luv. As a Los Angeles native and former special education teacher, Christina is passionate about investing in communities of color. Together, they have worked to curate a space designed for us, and by us.

Why Curly Gurl Luv Loves Black Girl Sunscreen:

Curly Gurl Luv is a proud retail partner with Black Girl Sunscreen because their product is ‘black girl magic’ in a bottle. They embody our mission of celebrating our unique beauty and empowering women to grow in “self luv.”

Icon Beauty Supply

Janelle Cato, CEO and Owner of Icon Beauty, who was born in Tacoma Washington but moved all over the country due to her father’s military service. She also has a 9-5 working for the Army for 13+ years and counting. Janelle currently owns and operates Icon Beauty Supply as a beauty supply franchise. Her goal is to give people an iconic beauty supply experience, while also documenting her success, learnings and self-discovery efforts as an entrepreneur on the blog element of her website.

Why Icon Beauty Loves Black Girl Sunscreen

Icon Beauty Supply is a proud carrier of Black Girl Sunscreen. We love to support black women owned businesses and BGS aligns with our goals of promoting diversity and educating people of color. The collaboration of brands is definitely ICONIC!

Other Beauty Supply Stores You Can Find Us! 

Sunscreen Protection Tips For Your Tattoos

Are you rocking a new tattoo? Perhaps this is your first tattoo or one of many? Regardless, it’s important to understand how to protect your tattoo and why the right sunscreen product is crucial, particularly in the early stages. 

Why Sunscreen Is Important For Tattoos 

Naturally tattoo ink degrades over time. UV light can cause this process to occur more quickly and increase macrophage degradation. This is the process that causes white blood cells to attack foreign elements, including ink particles present in a tattoo. The amount of damage from UV rays depends on the age of the tattoo. If the tattoo is new, direct sunlight may cause blistering, which means it will not heal or set properly. If that tattoo is old, then it can fade when exposed to direct sunlight. 

 

Sunscreen Tips To Protect Your Fresh Tattoo 

There are numerous tips that you should consider to protect your fresh tattoo or all of your tattoos in general. For starters, making sure that you wear a broad-spectrum SPF is a daily essential in your skincare routine. Your sunscreen should contain both UVA as well as UVB protection.This will help protect your skin against both types of sun rays emitted from the sun.

 

Next, make sure that you do not expose your new tattoo to direct sunlight. This means that you should not sunbathe with a new tattoo or remain in the sun for a long time. If you are at the beach, make sure that you are avoiding direct sunlight as well as powerful UV rays or UVB rays. Direct sunlight like this will impact your ink and cause your tattoo to fade far more quickly.

 

When using any sunscreen, it’s important to ensure that any product you use includes high-quality moisturizing ingredients. This is because sunscreens that include moisturizing ingredients will ensure that you avoid issues with scraping, rubbing, or peeling. Our Black Girl Sunscreen SPF 30 is a great sunscreen choice to start with. Infused with moisturizing ingredients like carrot juice, sunflower oil, and cacao, it can potentially help your new tattoo heal the right way with extra benefits to the skin such as:

 

  • Cacao is full of strong antioxidants and evens out your skin tone.
  • Carrot juice has vitamin C, which makes it good for healing and helps with acne.
  • Sunflower Oil stops burns and other things that can irritate the skin.

 

Sunscreens with plenty of moisturizing ingredients will also make your tattoo far less itchy overall. 

 

Finally, make sure that you do consider the SPF level you need. Remember, UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply. In contrast, UVB rays cause damage to the top layers of the skin. If you have a new tattoo, you need to make sure that you are using an SPF level of at least 30 to protect you from both. If your skin type is more sensitive to powerful sun rays, then consider a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 50. If you’ll be in the water, remember to make sure your SPF is water-resistant. For best results on protecting your tattoos and melanin from the sun, be sure to reapply every 2 hours.

 

When Can You Start Putting Sunscreen On A Tattoo 

Experts generally advise waiting between 4 to 6 weeks before applying any sunscreen to a tattoo. This will ensure that your tattoo has the time required to fully heal and ensures that your epidermis recovers. If you are worried about your tattoo during this time, make sure that you cover it using loose clothing instead. 

 

We hope this helps you understand how to use sunscreen to protect your tattoos. Our specialized sunscreen formulas can help make sure your tattoos stay beautiful, just like you and the skin you are in.

4 Black-Owned Beauty Businesses to Support in 2023

At Black Girl Sunscreen, we are all about recognizing and honoring the contributions of black people and black businesses. Black History Month is a time for us to reflect and celebrate the challenges and successes of Black individuals and businesses, as well as, an opportunity to encourage pride in our heritage and strive for success in the future.

The Importance of Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

When we support a Black-owned business, we are making a financial and conscientious investment to promote representation, in a local setting and in the world at large.

By making a purchase from a Black-owned business, we are also working to reduce racial inequality and strengthen communities by increasing economic opportunity so we can close the racial gap in every aspect. We want to support and highlight some Black-owned businesses that have used our products so you can pay it forward!

Black Skincare & Beauty Businesses to Support

Curly Girl Shop Canada

It’s not just about what goes on in America, but about the world at large. Based in Toronto, Canada, Curly Girl Shop is dedicated to delivering opportunities to reinvest in the Black community at every turn. 

Beyond catering to Black females with the appropriate products, Curly Girl Shop is taking considerable steps to support the Black community. Every time somebody shops at Curly Girl, they are contributing to the self-styled Curly Girl Foundation. CGF supports Black community organizations through initiatives like breakfast and lunch programs to provide disadvantaged children with meals at their local school. 

Why Curly Girl Shop Loves Black Girl Sunscreen:

Black Girl Sunscreen is a product we personally use and love. It’s a safe, highly sought after product that we trust using on all members of our families. Curly Girl Shop highly promotes and recommends Black Girl Sunscreen on our site due to their high quality and effectiveness. It leaves no grey cast and in its wake, it leaves healthy lovely glowing skin. We are proud to support and represent this brand as a mutual Black owned company and firmly believe in striving to build and work together to keep our products and dollars within our communities.

YARD + PARISH

Jamaican-Canadian cousins Alesha Bailey and Samantha Newell started YARD + PARISH out of a deep love of their Jamaican heritage. Based in London, their ethos is about sustainable products being more accessible while supporting Black-owned businesses. 

Their brands either represent a specific tradition in a Black community or aim to serve products specifically for Black people, while also aspiring to bring their community together at the same time! 

Why Yard + Parish Loves Black Girl Sunscreen: 

We stock Black Girl Sunscreen to make sure that people of colour feel seen and catered to, no matter where in the world they live. But for us, it’s not just about serving the underserved. As mainstream skincare brands begin their journeys toward inclusion, it’s important to us that we help Black-Owned companies like Yard + Parish dominate the industry and grow their reach. 

BLK + GRN 

Dr. Kristian Edwards made the transition from educator to entrepreneur with BLK + GRN. Once she discovered products marketed to black women contained more harsh and harmful chemicals compared to other demographics, she strove to create a very own marketplace featuring products all created by Black Female Artisans.

The core of BLK + GRN is about highlighting Black-owned Indie brands striving to make a range of products that cater to black people without disproportionately harmful chemicals. As a result, she compiled a Toxic Twenty list of harmful chemicals she avoids at all costs, passing on her knowledge to Black customers. 

Another key part of her ethos is about “Buying Black and Living Green.” All of BLK + GRN’s products are natural and cruelty-free, but the goal of the business is about communicating, above all else, it’s about self-love! We couldn’t be prouder of having our products as part of BLK + GRN.

Why BLK + GRN Loves Black Girl Sunscreen:

Black Girl Sunscreen was one of the first products we carried on BLK + GRN. What drew us to partnering with BGS, is how intentional and unapologetic you all were about making your product for Black women. We were drawn to this bold choice that aligned with our ethos.

​Glow + Flow Beauty Supply

From skincare to human hair and a variety of personal health and wellness products, ​Glow + Flow provides a place for Black women and girls to find their perfect look so they feel comfortable in their own skin. 

In addition to wigs, extensions, nails, and body products, ​Glow + Flow understands the importance of organic high-quality products that are suitable for all Black skin types. Providing authentic products for Black people, Glow + Flow is a business that, first and foremost, provides real support to all Black women.

Why Glow + Flow Beauty Supply Loves Black Girl Sunscreen: 

Glow + Flow Beauty is committed to Black-owned brands and it is important that our customers have both Black owned options and educated beauty advisors to assist them with their purchases.  We know that it is a myth that black people/black women do not need sunscreen but we did not want to offer just anything to our customers that might be filled with harmful chemicals.  We believe that Black Girl Sunscreen is the best option for our Melanin Magic and we feature and suggest it to our customers regularly.

At Black Girl Sunscreen, seeing our products being associated with businesses that really give support to the black community makes us feel like we are working to make a real change, and we couldn’t be prouder!

The Best Sun Protection for Your Dog

As sunscreens begin to fly off the shelves each year, many dog owners start to wonder if their furry canines also need protection from the sun. While you may think that your pet’s fur may offer enough guard, we always recommend that they use sunscreen as well. The risk of sunburns and skin cancers remains high in pets like dogs, which means ample protection is necessary for their safety and happiness.

 

Fortunately, dogs can also wear certain sunscreen like humans, making it easy to protect them from the harsh rays of the sun. Keep reading to learn the do’s and don’ts of sunscreens for your dogs. 

 

Can You Use Human Sunscreen on Dogs?

While it can be easy to think that you and your dog can share the same sun protection, you must not use human sunscreen for your pet. This is mainly because the regular sunscreen you use likely contains zinc oxide and other ingredients that your dog may find toxic. So, instead of sharing, we suggest grabbing any notable sunscreen formulated just for dogs, as they will not contain any harmful materials.

 

Where to Apply Sunscreen for Your Dog?

After picking sunscreen for your canine, you may quickly find yourself in a tricky spot where you have no clue how to apply it to your pet. However, while getting around all that fur may seem complicated, putting sunscreen on your dog is much simpler than you think.

 

Firstly, you will want to make sure that your canine is not allergic to whatever product you choose, so spray a tiny amount on one spot and wait to see how your pet reacts. Once they signal that everything is OK, you can begin targeting the spots that receive the most sun exposure, such as the bridge of the nose, their ear tips, their thighs, and so on. Essentially, you will need to apply sunscreen on any area with light fur or pigmentation.

 

We also recommend paying close attention when applying sun protection around your dog’s head, ensuring that it doesn’t get into their eyes. Once you have rubbed the sunscreen on all the significant areas, you can wait about 20 minutes for the protection to be absorbed, and then you, and your dog can head out for a safe day in the sun.

 

Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid

Picking the right sunscreen for your dog is essential for a healthy and fun day out. Like humans, many canine breeds can also receive sunburns and skin cancer, which makes it dangerous to leave them out for too long. Naturally, this means keeping a handy list of what ingredients to avoid when selecting sunscreen for your pet will be crucial for their safety.

 

Zinc Oxide

Generally, you will want to avoid anything with zinc oxide. This chemical can be highly toxic to your pet, leading to dangerous symptoms such as diarrhea, seizures, and extreme tiredness. In some cases, your dog may also require surgery to treat the damage caused by zinc oxide.

 

Titanium Dioxide 

While titanium dioxide may play an active role in your sunscreen, it can be harmful when ingested by pets. Naturally, the tremendously high chances of your dog licking their fur after applying sunscreen make this an ingredient that we suggest you avoid. If your dog ingests titanium dioxide, it can lead to stomach upsets that ruin you and your pet’s day.

 

Sunscreen Allows Your Dog to Remain Protected

At Black Girl Sunscreen, we love our pets and believe that they deserve the same amount of protection from the sun as we do. This affection for our furry friends is why we remain committed to ensuring that all our products are cruelty-free with no animal testing. By using the appropriate sunscreen on our dogs, they can decrease the risk of sunburns and skin cancers while enjoying as many days under the sun as they desire.

 

References

https://www.petmd.com/dog/seasonal/can-dogs-wear-sunscreen

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/do-dogs-need-sunscreen/

 

The Best Outdoor Activities for Fall and Why You Should Use Sun Screen

Listen, you know you need to get some exercise just like you used to when it was warm. The sun was shining, the birds were chirping and everything was good, but now that fall is here you don’t want to jog, bike or do anything.

 

Look, I get it. Fall leaves look amazing but that crispy chilly air is a no-go. You don’t have to stay in the house and become vitamin D-deficient sis. Take this time go on a hike, a walk or even a jog if you’re feeling up to it.

 

Just remember skin care for fall is important when getting ready for an outdoors activity.

 

Fall Doesn’t Have to Be Boring

Apple picking, hayrides, camping, and taking a scenic route through the country are great ways to still spend some time outside.

 

As women of color sometimes we suffer from seasonal depression and a lack of Vitamin D. We need to get outside as much as possible during this time of year. Gather your family members and closest girls to go horseback riding or simply take a walk.

 

Pick up something warm along the way too. Coffee or hot chocolate can give you that extra motivation to stay active and enjoy this time of year.

 

Rent a cabin and have a bonfire with some amazing music. You can barbecue and make an entire event out of it too.

Skin Care Matters Year-Round

While you’re busy doing all these activities you better go ahead and smooth some sunscreen on your face too. Your body is probably going to be covered up so don’t worry about your legs and arms.

 

Make sure to put your favorite moisturizer and sunscreen on to make sure your skin remains flawless while taking that fall hike.

 

There are two things working against your skin during the fall. Sunlight and chilly dry weather. Look, the sun is still shinning just as powerful as before even if you don’t feel the warmth.

 

That means UV rays are penetrating through your melanin and causing your skin to wrinkle and dry out. Add the chilly weather into the mix and your skin is bound to need to moisturizer.

 

As women of color, we take pride in our youthful looking skin. Our melanin needs some TLC, especially in the fall.  Correct skin care for fall helps you to defeat chapped skin.

 

Final Thoughts

Sunscreen for ethnic skin should be used while you’re out doing fall activities. Even though the sun isn’t as easily visible, it doesn’t mean it’s not there.

 

When fall rolls around you probably wonder what you can do to stay active. Sure the sun isn’t shining as bright and you can’t relax at the beach but you can explore local parks and go for bike rides and hikes.

 

Skin moisturizer, sunscreen for black girls and the right amount of exercise will help you find something to do on chilly fall days.