Although it’s tempting to think that the darker your skin is, the more protected from the sun you are, this is very misleading. Yes, it is true that dark skin produces more melanin, the UV protective pigment that causes skin color, but this provides only the most limited amount of sun protection. Having dark skin is not a replacement for suncare products and sunsafe … [Read more...]

Fishing is a passion understood only by those who love it! The occasional (and in my case, very occasional) exhilaration of feeling something tugging on the end of the line far outweighs the time taken waiting for the catch! But, while you wait, it is imperative to think about sun protection. Whether on the shore or in a boat, a good quality broad spectrum sunscreen is vital … [Read more...]

A tattoo is a lifelong investment, so if you have one you’re going to want to keep it looking its best. We all know that sun exposure is bad for you but if you have a tattoo you should take extra care. UV radiation can cause serious damage to your skin like premature aging and even skin cancer, plus it can leave your tattoos looking dull and faded. That’s because spending time … [Read more...]

To most people, skin is, well, just that – skin! But to fair-skinned beauties, you know it’s not that simple. In fact, according to the Mayo Clinic, pale skin is one of the highest risk factors to increase your likelihood of skin cancer. But you probably knew that too. That’s why SimplySunSafe searched high and low to find a sunscreen you can apply each and every day, that … [Read more...]

Welcome to our best sunscreen for bald heads review! Your head is particularly exposed and therefore vulnerable to UV radiation. That vulnerability goes way up if you don’t have hair providing you with at least limited shielding from the sun. Think about what that means for bald heads! You have to work especially hard to ensure your scalp is sufficiently protected from UV … [Read more...]