What is Reef-Safe Sunscreen?
While planning your next beach vacation, or just searching for a better sunscreen option, you may have come across the phrase “reef-safe sunscreen.” Not sure what this means or why it’s important to your SPF selection? Read on to get all the details on what reef-friendly sunscreen is, how it’s relevant to your suncare choices, and how to find the right SPF for you.
Common Active Ingredients in Skincare and Their Uses: Your Ultimate Guide
When it comes to skincare, it’s not just about putting on your face skincare products and hoping for the best. It's a balance of selecting the right ingredients that work with your skin, much like how we approach our product formulations at COOLA.
Should You Wear Sunscreen in the Winter?
This time of year, having a powerful SPF as part of your skincare routine may not be top of mind. But before you send your sunscreen into hibernation for the winter, let’s take a closer look at the importance of seasonal suncare and daily protection.
Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreen: How They Differ
You know you need sunscreen, whether it’s SPF spray or lip sunscreen have a few decisions to make first. Along with selecting the right moisturising SPF level for your skin and understanding how often you should apply sunscreen understanding how often you should apply sunscreen, you also need to figure out whether a mineral or chemical formula is best for your skin type and needs.
Antioxidants in Sunscreen: The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Skin
We all know the significance of protecting our skin from harmful UV rays. But, have you considered the role of antioxidants in skincare and their potent ability to further shield your skin?
What to look for in a Sunscreen
Picking out sunscreen? Though it should be easy, it can feel overwhelming. In this article, we’ll break down exactly what to look for in a sunscreen, so you can always find the perfect SPF for your needs.
Sunscreen + Makeup Layering: An Everyday How-To
No matter the season, sunscreen should be a year-round preventative health practice to keep our skin healthy and full of life. Just as a refresher, sunscreen actively works against skin discolouration, ageing, deep wrinkles, prevent skin cancer. The catch? Sunscreen is a 365-days-a-year deal. Inside or outside. Hot or not.
How much sunscreen should I use on my face?
Did you know that 90% of visible signs of ageing are from sun damage? And up to 20% of the sun's harmful rays can penetrate your skin - even on a cloudy day! The truth is SPF is your BFF and should be worn all-year-round.
Your Winter Essentials
Winter has definitely kicked in, and with border restrictions in place, this year we can’t escape the cold weather so we might as well make the most of it! Whether you’re rugging up and staying in place or escaping to the ski fields down south, here’s just a few of our favourite Coola winter essentials to keep you protected and looking flawless over the chilly season.
SPF For The Modern World
As much as we would like to spend our days laying on a beach (slathered in SPF) with a Pina Colada in hand, we unfortunately have to do this thing called “adulting.”
