SPF

  • escentual,  SPF

    End #SunPoverty with Escentual

    (Article contains affiliate links)   Escentual.com is on a mission to provide free sun lotion to 30,000 Welsh children this year as part of the newly launched #SunPoverty campaign. As well as donating free sun lotion, Escentual are also appealing to the government to get rid of VAT on children’s sunscreens because sun protection for kids is not ‘discretionary’ – it’s necessary to help prevent skin cancer! Organised by the CEO of Escentual.com, Rakesh Aggarwal, the SunPoverty campaign will provide Escentual’s brand new SPF50+ for Kids to any primary school child eligible for free school meals. I think this is such a brilliant initiative from Escentual and sends a very…

  • skincare,  SPF

    The Inkey List SPF 30 Daily Sunscreen

    (affiliate) A lot of chemical facial SPFs sting my eyes so I’m always keen to try any new mineral sunscreens that come out. The Inkey List SPF 30 caught my attention because, even though it’s a mineral formula, it’s claimed that it leaves no white cast on dark skin and mineral SPFs are notorious for this.  This SPF is formulated with 22% Zinc Oxide- which is usually known for leaving a ‘chalky’ sort of look and offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection.  The typical chalky appearance of the Zinc Oxide is counteracted with the addition of a slight tint (Caramel), to help the cream blend into the skin –…