Even if spring has not officially arrived, the days are getting longer, the sun is feeling warmer and the snow is starting to melt – slowly but surely. With this feeling of change comes the need for a beauty revamp. We want a fresh start, and here are five ways to revive your beauty routine… Read More
It is that time of year when some of us make New Year’s resolutions. The list can be long, from exercising more, spending less and saving more, to what seems to be at the top of the list for 2017: being a better person. We are not going to go down that road, we are… Read More
At this time of the year, summer sun, heat, salt water and chlorine can play havoc with our skin leaving it dehydrated. Our natural moisture levels get depleted, which ends up leaving our skin not only feeling dry and rough but looking that way too. There are steps to take to help restore balance and… Read More
1. Use a facial cleanser Gentleman, forget about the good ol’ bar of soap! When it comes to your face, use a cleanser for the skin. Soap is too harsh for your face – no matter how rugged you are – and it will dry out your skin. 2. It’s okay to moisturize! Dehydrated… Read More
Melanoma is the most common form of cancer ….AND it is also the most preventable. We don’t take it seriously enough. Here are our top tips for keeping skin healthy and preventing skin cancer: Reapply. Repeat. If you applied your SPF product early in the morning, chances are that by lunchtime, it has lost it’s… Read More
You may have been wondering what SPF is and why sunscreens have different SPF ratings. What is the difference between the ratings, and does a higher number offer more protection? Sun Protection Factor (SPF) is the measurement of sun protection from UV radiation, which can cause sunburn and skin cancer. In order for a sunscreen… Read More
The one product you should not go a day without is of course, sunscreen! Particularly during this time of year, you may find yourself slathering it on to no end, and while your sunscreen is doing it’s job to protect your skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays, is it also improving your skin? These… Read More
Spending the day outside in the sun may be fun, but sunburns are certainly not. Here are three tips to prevent sunburn this summer: 1. Use a broad spectrum sunblock. Look for a label that offers “broad-spectrum coverage.” This means it contains both UVA- and UVB-blocking ingredients. 2. Apply your sunblock 30 minutes before sun exposure. You need to… Read More
Not all sunscreens are created equal. Besides sun protection factor, you can also choose from chemical or physical sunscreen as well as hybrid formulas that contain both chemical and physical active ingredients. What is the difference and which is best for you? Chemical sunscreen contains synthetic chemicals such as Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Octorylene or Mexoryl. These… Read More
June 21st was the official start to the summer season here in Canada and whether you’re off to the beach, pool, park or BBQ this summer, you should be wearing a good quality sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. With so many different brands on the market and changing regulations, sunscreen shopping can be… Read More
At Etiket, we believe in giving back. We also believe in awareness for Melanoma and Non- Melanoma skin cancers. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada and we are not even a nation known for our “Sun”. As you can imagine, the rates of skin cancer are highest in countries like Australia and… Read More