Your Skin Is Looking at a Screen Right Now. Here's What That Means
You're reading this on a screen.
Which means your face is currently being bathed in blue light. Not dramatically — not in a sci-fi way — but steadily, quietly, in the same way it has been for most of the day. Phone over breakfast. Laptop from nine to five. TV in the evening. Studies suggest the average person spends up to twelve hours a day in front of digital screens. That's more screen exposure than most of us get sun exposure — even in summer, let alone in a New Zealand winter.
Bakuchiol: The Plant That Quietly Does What Retinol Wishes It Could
There's a plant called Babchi. It grows in India, where it's been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries — prized for its ability to heal, renew, and protect skin.
For most of its history, it sat quietly in the background of traditional herbalism. Then scientists started paying attention to the active compound it produces: Bakuchiol.
And the skincare world has been somewhat obsessed with it ever since.
Why Your Lips Deserve More Than Chapstick: A Love Letter to SPF Lip Care
An ode to the humble lip balm. The one at the bottom of every bag, slightly covered in pocket fluff, cap missing since approximately March. The thing you reach for when your lips are already sore and it is, at that point, a little late.
We can do better. Let's talk about lips.
Why Matariki Is the Best Time to Start Thinking About Your Skin
There's something quietly powerful about Matariki.
It arrives in the middle of winter — when the days are shortest, the mornings are dark, and most of us are more focused on finding a warm jacket than thinking about sun protection. And yet here it is: a constellation rising in the pre-dawn sky, marking a new year, asking us to pause, reflect, and care — for ourselves, for each other, for the world around us.
Coola’s Best Winter Picks
Because SPF doesn’t take a season off. As temperatures drop, skin’s need for both hydration and sun protection is just as real — cold air, low humidity, and winter UV rays are a deceptively demanding combination. These three COOLA formulas are built for exactly that.
Does Sunscreen Cause Acne? The Truth About SPF & Breakouts
Does sunscreen cause acne? The right SPF can actually help support clearer-looking skin. Learn which ingredients to look for and how to choose an acne-safe sunscreen that works with your routine.
What Ingredients to Avoid in Sunscreen
Wondering how to choose the right SPF? Use this guide to determine which sunscreen ingredients to avoid to ensure healthy, happy skin.
How To Choose The Best Sunscreen For Dry Skin
Find your perfect sunscreen for dry skin. This guide breaks down the best hydrating SPF formulas, ingredients, and textures to help keep skin soft, nourished, and comfortable.
Should You Wear Sunscreen in the Winter?
Wondering whether you need sunscreen in the winter? Even when temperatures drop, UVA rays stay strong, meaning your skin is still vulnerable to sun damage, dryness, and premature aging. That’s why using sunscreen in winter and choosing the right SPF for winter, is essential for healthy, protected skin.
Discover why winter sun protection matters, how UV exposure changes in colder months, and the best COOLA formulas to keep your skin hydrated and shielded all season long.
A New Season for Skin
Cold weather calls for a smarter approach to skincare. As temperatures drop, skin needs deeper hydration, barrier support, and daily protection to stay balanced and radiant. Discover COOLA’s cold-weather essentials designed to nourish, protect, and keep your glow going all season long.
A Dermatologist-Approved Guide to Layering Sunscreen and Makeup
Do you put sunscreen on before or after makeup? Always apply Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or higher before foundation. Learn how layering sunscreen and makeup creates a seamless sunscreen makeup routine that fits effortlessly into your day.
