LIFEJOURNAL
Stories, tips and honest takes from people who live life outside.
Ingredient scanning apps and Sunscreen: Should You Trust the Ratings?
Your app just scanned your sunscreen and flashed red. 'Poor' rating. Suddenly you're wondering if the SPF you've been using is actually dangerous. Here's what those ingredient ratings actually mean:...
Daily facial moisturiser with SPF: why your skin needs it from March onwards
March hits and suddenly everyone's planning weekends outside again. But your face has been exposed to UV all winter: through car windows, office glass, even on grey days. Here's why...
Daily SPF vs Active SPF: Which One Do You Need?
Daily SPF is built for commutes and daylight indoors. Active SPF is built for sweat and water. Three questions to work out which you need.
How to Fix Cracked, Split Hands: The Evidence-Based Approach
Cracked hands keeping you indoors? Here's what actually works to fix splits and fissures, backed by dermatology research. Get back outside.
Stop pollution from affecting your skin health
The impact of pollution on the skin is becoming better understood with more studies, research and dermatologist time spent on the subject. Learn what airborne pollutants are, how they impact...
Are You Over-Washing Your Skin?
That daily face wash might be doing more harm than good. Here's how to tell if you're overdoing it and what actually works for outdoor-ready skin.
The Science of Red, Sore Winter Skin (And What Actually Helps)
Your skin's red and angry again. Here's the actual science behind winter skin irritation, plus what really works to fix it.
Winter Chapped Lips: The Science of Protection and Prevention
Why Your Lips Need Extra Protection in Winter Chapped lips look like a minor winter irritation. There's a straightforward reason they happen, and it's built into how lips are made....
