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Korean Sunscreen for Anti-Aging
Anti-aging and reverse aging have become a hot topic in recent years. The internet has become chock-full of ridiculous claims and hype that don’t stand up to scrutiny.  On the other hand, there are those who say aging is natural and you should embrace it.  I disagree. Embracing your natural beauty doesn’t mean abandoning the search for products and solutions that can genuinely make a difference in preserving your youthful looks. If such tools exist, you should absolutely use them provided they’re safe, healthy, and evidence-based. The fact is that... Read more...
Korean Sunscreen vs American Sunscreen
I love Korean sunscreens because of their variety. In South Korea, sunscreen is classified differently compared to the U.S., which means you end up with way more options to choose from. According to dermatologist Dr. Claire Chang, Korean sunscreens are designed specifically to improve skin health while protecting you from the sun.  Why are Korean sunscreens better? Korea treats sunscreen as both a cosmetic product and something to protect you from the sun. They undergo strict clinical testing and follow ISO standards while also prioritising health benefits and skin nourishment. ... Read more...
The Most Important Korean Sunscreen Properties 
If you've ever wondered what makes a sunscreen effective, then this article is for you.  First, you need to understand how sunscreens work. Topical sunscreens absorb or scatter ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Sunscreens first emerged in 1928 and have since become a staple for skin cancer prevention, and also for fighting the general damage sun exposure can cause to your skin.  A 4.5-year study in Queensland, Australia, with 1,600 individuals, found that the use of sun protection factor (SPF) 16 broad-spectrum sunscreen decreased the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma by 38%. ... Read more...
Why Does Sunscreen Wear Off? The Science Nobody Tells You
If you've ever reapplied sunscreen mid-afternoon and wondered whether it was even doing anything in the first place, you're asking the right question. Your sunscreen almost certainly was wearing off  and the reason has nothing to do with how much you sweat or whether you went for a swim. It comes down to the chemistry of the UV filters inside the bottle and whether those filters can survive prolonged exposure to the very radiation they're supposed to block. Read more...
Best Korean Sunscreen for Oily Skin
Introduction Does every sunscreen you try make your oily skin worse? As someone with oily skin, this has been a constant struggle, especially when the weather is hot or humid, and I don’t want to show up to a date or work occasion with uncomfortably oily skin on full display. The problem is that most Western sunscreen formulations are built for dry skin and aren’t suited for those of us with oily skin. This article will solve this problem by ranking the best Korean sunscreens specifically for oily skin based... Read more...
Why Korean Sunscreen is Better for Oily Skin
Has every sunscreen you’ve ever tried left you looking like a glazed donut by midday? As someone with naturally oily skin I’m all too familiar with the pain. Unfortunately, Western sunscreens are some of the worst offenders for those of us blessed by Mother Nature with oily skin.  Read more...
The Complete Guide to Korean Sunscreen
The Problem With Western Sunscreen I swim in the sea almost every day. When you have 340 days of sun in Da Nang, it’s hard not to. Since I turned 30, I’ve become increasingly concerned with the damaging effects of intense UV 11-12 rays to my skin. I’m not going to preach to you about the importance of sunscreen. I will, however, explain why I’m now obsessed with the sunscreen options from Korea.  But first, a bit of a personal story.  When I was a kid I remember being told... Read more...