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Everyday skin basics: cleansing, moisturising, sunscreen and reading labels, without hype.
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Bemotrizinol: a sunscreen filter Europe and Asia have long used, now US-approved
The US FDA added bemotrizinol by final order on 9 June 2026, effective 9 August, at up to 6%. The EU and ASEAN allow 10%. Why it took so long and what it means.
4 min readEU caps retinol at 0.3% face, 0.05% body, plus arbutin and kojic acid limits
EU Regulation 2024/996 caps retinol at 0.3% (0.05% in body lotion), alpha-arbutin at 2%, arbutin at 7%, kojic acid at 1%. Key dates, and percentages as milligrams.
5 min read16 of 20 sunscreens tested in Australia missed their SPF. How to choose now
An Australian consumer group tested 20 SPF 50+ sunscreens and 16 failed. The regulator traced a shared formula; recalls followed. Why SPF varies, how to stay protected.
4 min readTweens and TikTok skincare: what a study of 100 videos found, and what kids need
A Pediatrics study of 100 skincare videos by 7-18 year olds found up to 21 irritating actives, sunscreen in only a quarter. Young skin needs cleanse, moisturise, protect.
5 min readDry, chapped lips: why licking hurts, which balm helps, when to see a doctor
Lips have no oil glands, so they dry out easily and licking makes it worse. Pick an occlusive balm with SPF, skip irritants, and know the signs that need a doctor.
5 min readPores and oily skin: which beliefs are true and which are not
Pores don't open and close with hot or cold water, their size is mostly genetic, washing more won't cut oil, how to blot properly, and when to see a dermatologist.
5 min readRemove makeup properly: micellar water, cleansing oil and double cleansing
Match micellar water, cleansing oil or balm to what's on your face, know when a double cleanse helps, remove eye makeup safely, and get water-resistant sunscreen off.
5 min readKnow your skin type, then keep it to 3 steps: cleanse, moisturise, sunscreen
Tell oily, dry, combination and sensitive skin apart with a 30-minute check after washing, then build a 3-step routine and learn which extras are optional.
6 min readSunscreen SPF vs PA: what they mean, how much to use, when to reapply
SPF measures UVB protection, PA measures UVA. Work out a face's dose from 2 mg/cm², reapply every 2 hours, compare chemical and mineral, and read Thai FDA labels.
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