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the environmental impact with sunscreen is very complex. the best thing to do is wear protective UV clothing and get sunscreen that contains safe chemical filters and physical filters

get a sunscreen that protects me from both IVA and UVB

chemical filters are bad, avoid oxybenzone as it can cause inactivation of important antioxidant systems in the skin

facial toners are a scam

Find ingredients with less emulsifiers, preservatives, or masking agents (perfume and colorants)

look for humectants that have glycerine, urea,amino acids or N-acetyl glucosamine

look for emollients with squalene, ceramides and cholesterol

squalene and ceramide can be added for dry skin

less products = more effectiveness

i don’t need a serum and a cream that do the same thing & wash my face once a day to ensure my skin’s sebum production is consistent

antioxidants to buy: powder form, in a pump vacuum, glycerine, urea & amino acids, niacinamide, minerals like magnesium, calcium, magnese and selenium

water-free based creams and salves are less likely to provide a breeding ground for bacteria and fungi

SK beauty uses the same ingredients as most Western brands. 2017 study shown that niacinamide, green tea, liquorice and soy proved to be the most genuine anti-aging ingredients

antioxidants, like Vitamin C & E are highly unstable and break down easily in high temperatures & break down with oxygen exposure