March 6th, 2022 Sunscreen Spotlight: Supergoop! It’s been a bit brighter here in Berkeley and that’s making it impossible for me to go anywhere without applying a generous amount of sunscreen. I love the sun but I have to love my skin even more for me to soak up the rays. I am …
Sunscreens
There are two notable kinds of sunscreens- mineral sunscreen and chemical sunscreen. Most of the sunscreens which are available over-the-counter are mineral sunscreens. Physical (mineral) sunscreens mostly contain zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The combined formulation of both these metal oxides covers most of the UVA and UVB spectrum and saves us from …
Sharks in Your Sunscreen
Jhanvi Patel April 10, 2020 Lurking in many of your favorite beauty products are sharks. Yes, you heard it right. Sharks hide in our cosmetics, medicinal supplements, and food. Every year approximately 100 million sharks are brutally killed in order to be exploited for human needs and greed. The majority of these deaths can be …