Come Clean Blog — Chemical sunscreen

The largest organ in your body deserves protection from the outside in! May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and we want to head into summer making sure you’re aware and prepared. In the U.S. more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than any other kind of cancer—combined. It’s the most common cancer worldwide, so it’s important that we protect ourselves early and often. C’est Moi has rounded up some important facts about skin cancer, sunscreen, and the best practices for sun exposure to help best protect you from harmful UV rays. Skin Cancer Facts Skin cancer is the most...

It’s the dog days of summer, and we’re all spending more time in the sun.  Vitamin D isn’t all bad for you—in fact, it’s good for your bones, immune system and mood. While Vitamin D is a good thing, the UV rays from the sun can be harmful, so it’s vital that proper suncare and protection is a regular part of our daily routine. But sunscreen isn’t just for days spent in the sun. Sun exposure is the leading cause of premature skin aging, like dark spots and wrinkles, and can even contribute to skin cancers. When you least expect...

We all know that the sun can do some serious damage to our skin. Despite our daily regimens packed with moisturizers, scrubs and masks, it can all be reversed by unprotected sun exposure, regardless of the season or the weather forecast.  So, while you may be thinking that Labor Day ends the need for sunblocks and floppy hats, we have some news for you.  Sun protection is an essential step in your daily skin care routine all year round! Not only does it help protect the skin from free radical damage and older looking skin,  it also significantly reduces the...