Blog: Everything Under the Sun
A NOTE FROM OUR CEO
Ahhh….Summertime! It’s hard to believe it’s winding down and a new seasonal transition will be upon us soon. It hasn’t been your typical summer, but we’ve all managed to make the best of the beautiful weather, time together and exploring local destinations. We’re still in a “work from home” situation which has been a little chaotic, as has back to school planning. Hard to imagine we remain in a pandemic and the overall impact it has had on our lives, our loved ones and our communities. It makes you constantly evaluate what you truly have control of. And through that evaluation, I’ve found I have control over how I personally choose to treat others, control on how I choose to support my community and the health and well-being of my family. Being more available and more present has led to some very fulfilling moment this summer. It’s also given me more time to step back and appreciate the little things, the big things and strength we have as a nation to do the right thing. The selfless acts of kindness are what raise our bar as individuals and as a community. At MDSolarSciences, we’re constantly striving to raise our bar. To ensure we’re delivering the best quality of premium, natural skin wellness, for you and your families. We continue to receive amazing press from our community and top publications. For this, we are truly thankful. I believe this speaks to the care we put into our small batch, natural products. From naturally derived “super foods” for your skin to the best in moisturizing complexes that help us all look younger while staying protected. We are growing and this is all because of your support. So, while a lot of things feel out of control, just know we’re here to help put some balance into your daily routine and keep your skin healthy so you can shine on! With great appreciation,Renee Plato Renee PlatoCEO, MDSolarSciences
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HOW TO WEAR SUNSCREEN
You might think wearing sunscreen is as easy as slathering it on your body. However, there a few tips we want to share to ensure that you’re getting the most protection from your sunscreen. Tip #1 : The Forgotten Areas The face, arms and legs get the most love when it comes to putting on sunscreen. However, there are smaller parts of the body that many people forget to put sunscreen on. Places like the tops of your feet, back of your neck, scalp, ears and lips also need sunscreen. The general rule is: Any skin that is exposed to the sun needs sunscreen. Tip #2: The Shotglass Rule On days where you’re going to the beach and exposing a lot of skin, 1.5 oz of sunscreen is enough to sufficiently cover your face and body. No need to guess how much 1.5 oz is, just use a shot glass! It may seem like a lot once you start to fill the glass, but you don’t want to skimp on sunscreen. Inadequate coverage can lead to sunburn and skin irritation. Tip #3: Reapply as needed Have you ever put sunscreen on at the beach and come home with a sun burn 8 hrs later? That’s because you forgot to reapply. Be sure to read the instructions on the back of your sunscreen bottle. It should tell you how often you need to reapply your sunscreen. As you long as you follow those directions, you’ll be maximizing your SPF protection and minimizing the chances of coming home with sun burnt skin.
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WE SEA CHANGE
Sunscreen should be safe for the environment and lawmakers agree! They want our oceans free of Oxybenzone and Octinoxate, two chemicals that are toxic for coral reefs. You probably never thought sunscreen could have an effect on the environment, but it does. Every year 14,000 tons of sunscreen washes off of people and into the ocean. Unfortunately, a lot of that sunscreen contains Oxybenzone and Octinoxate, chemicals that cause coral reefs to bleach. In good health, coral reefs are usually bright blue, green, pink or orange. When they bleach, coral reefs turn white. That is not a good sign. White coral reefs mean their health is severely compromised, making them more likely to die off. Coral reefs are home to 25% of all underwater creatures. We can’t just let them die! So we’ve said sayonara to the killer chemicals that are toxic to coral reefs. Thankfully, we are not alone in this. Some of your favorite beach destinations including, Key West, Hawaii and the US Virgin Islands have passed legislation banning the sale of sunscreens containing Oxybenzone and Octinoxate. We sea change and we’re loving it! When you wear our sunscreen on your next beach trip, swim with pride. Not only are you keeping your skin safe, but you’re keeping the reefs safe too!
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BUSTING MYTHS & TAKING NAMES
You skipped sunscreen way too many times! We get it. It was too gooey, too sticky and left streaks all over your skin. Your sunscreen was a problem. And MDSolarSciences has created the perfect solution. Myth #1: Sunscreen leaves your skin and fingers greasy. We know you tried sunscreens that take forever to rub in and leave your skin feeling oily. At MDSolarSciences, we want you to wear sunscreen that you enjoy putting on. Whether it’s our Mineral Crème SPF 50 or our Quick Dry Body Spray SPF 40, we make sunscreen that leaves your skin soft and smooth. Myth #2: Sunscreen won’t blend in with your skin. Our sunscreens are formulated to work with your skin tone, not against it. When you wear our products, you won’t be left with visible layers of sunscreen on your face. We’re all about the blend! Our sunscreens will blend in seamlessly with light and dark skin tones. The only things you’ll be left with are SPF protection and an extra glow. People marvel at the silky feel of our sunscreens and sun repair formulas. How can something that works so well feel so light and luxurious? We know you thought sunscreens had to be thick and gloopy to get the job done, but we’ve busted those myths.
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