March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of women throughout history. The month also includes International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” encourages everyone to challenge gender bias and inequality and…
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…
The Importance of Supporting Small Businesses Looking for a way to build up your community, create jobs and opportunities? Then there’s a simple way that you can do your part while also getting everything you need to live your life to the fullest. By supporting small, local-owned businesses in your community, you help make…
A day at the beach can raise your spirits like nothing else can, and to top it all off, you’ll usually find that you’ll enjoy that sun-kissed, bronzed look for a few days, too. While the bronzed and glowing look is an aspiration for many people, it’s important to consider your sun protection needs for…
As any parent knows, the Winter Break is a time when kids have a lot of idle time on their hands. If you’re not careful, they will spend their time playing on their phones, watching TV, and just generally looking at screens for hours. Needless to say, they can get bored very quickly and start…
Sunscreen is something which experts recommend people use daily. Many people assume that UV rays are only dangerous on bright or hot days. This is not the case and the most powerful UV rays can impact and damage our skin on days when the sky is overcast or the sun is barely visible. When…
The next time you’re using your favorite skincare product, check the expiration date to see if it’s time to start fresh. Expiration dates keep us safe by telling us when it’s time to restock on something you enjoy. Though many may think expiration dates just applies to food, they also apply to anything you…
Fall is here! It’s time for sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes and sunscreen. Yes, you still need sunscreen even when it’s cold outside and the sun may not be out as much. Harmful UV rays aren’t just out when the sun is shining – they’re out year round. That means it’s important to wear sunscreen to…
Wearing sunscreen is essential for everyone and plays an important part in your daily skincare routine. No matter your skin color, sunscreen is best for everyday use to protect your skin against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. As wearing sunscreen is essential, you may already apply sunscreen each day as part of…
Everyone needs to use sunscreen. Sunscreen is a vital part of anyone’s skincare routine because it has a lot of preventative and helpful benefits that can make all the difference in your skin health. Sunscreen is that final layer in a skincare routine that protects your skin from harmful UV rays throughout the day, but…
