Emma's World

Hi, babes! Emma here, and today's topic will be centred around sunscreen allergies. Even though a fairly small amount of individuals suffer from them, I believe it's a topic worth writing about. Without further ado, let's get into it.  After a day of fun in the sun, sometimes it isn’t a surprise to see some redness and feel the uncomfortable itching sensation that comes with it. But that isn’t necessarily caused by missing a few spots with your sunscreen or forgetting to reapply. (Remember that it’s crucial to thoroughly slather on SPF every 90 minutes or so when you’re enjoying some time al fresco.) That could actually be an allergic reaction to your sunscreen. How common is it really for people to be allergic to sunscreen? Uncommon, according to experts. There are some ingredients that are somewhat irritating to people with sensitive skin, causing what is called an irritant allergy, and this is much more common than having a true allergy (or a contact allergy). Read on to...

Hi, babes! Emma here, and today I'll be sharing with you some tips and trick to prevent your sunscreen from pilling. This is quite a common occurance that quickly becomes a nuisance and inevitably leads to wasting your product, so I'm here to help you prevent that.  We've all been there: your face has been cleaned and moisturised, yet something goes awry right before you apply sunscreen. Instead of sliding over your skin lusciously, the lotion suddenly becomes gritty, forming small lumps or "pills," as industry jargon goes, causing you to repeat your entire routine. Not only is sunscreen pilling inconvenient, but it is also a waste of product, so what can you do? Here is some advice on how to prevent this. But first, how and why does this happen?  Anyone experiencing sunscreen pilling for the first time is forced to ask: Is it me or the product? Experts believe it could be both, with two major causes: the products you use and how you use them. Fortunately, experts...