BRUSH ON BLOCK® Blog
Social distancing (or, more aptly, physical distancing), face masks, hand washing, we’ve heard the drill, we’ve been in quarantine for a few months now. But as summer begins poking her head around the corner, it’s important to remember to stay protected on all fronts.
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This is a pretty common question, so here a couple of tips to help you out! Before you begin applying, let’s make sure your brush is ready to go. Twist the brush open and, leaving the cap on, tap it firmly upside down 3-4 times. This fills the central tube with powder and...
Summer is now in full-swing and we are planning our beach getaways, but don’t forget to pack your sunscreen and check the ingredients in the sunscreen you pack! While we are remembering to leave straws or glass bottles at home to keep our oceans and beaches clean and safe...
Talc (also known as Talcum Powder and Hydrated Magnesium Silicate) has been in the news lately regarding its safety in personal care products. Talc has been used for cosmetics and personal care for hundreds of years because it is soft and absorbs oil easily, but it has fa...
June is the perfect time to think about the oceans of the world. As you plan your summer beach trips, consider what you can do to contribute to the health of the oceans of the world.
The government of Canada first proposed the idea of a World Oceans Day at the Earth Summi...
We know sunscreen is important, it’s a common-sense adage we’ve heard many a time, but why is it so important? And why BRUSH ON BLOCK®? We spoke with some skin care professionals about why they recommend sunscreen and, more importantly, why they recommend Brush On Block....
It may seem counterintuitive, you won't necessarily feel like you’re in direct sunlight when you are sitting in a sunny room or your car, so it may feel as though sunscreen isn’t necessary. However, in many cases it still is. Any time you’re by windows or exposed to blue ...
Do you love Brush On Block’s Protective Lip Oil SPF 32? You aren’t alone! Here are some things our customers have said about it over the past year since it launched:
-Everything I hoped it to be and the color is beautiful. I've been waiting to find a product like this my ...
Heading to the beach with a light tan hoping to avoid burns and not look like the Snow-White of the beach is not uncommon. But though it may seem reasonable, the base tan is a myth. People resort to the base tan to feel protected from the sun without the need for SPF, and...
If you have young children you are probably concerned about keeping their skin protected from the sun. After all, studies have shown that sunburns in childhood dramatically increase the odds of developing skin cancer as an adult. So you nag and slather, spray and poof, an...
Editor's Note:
Hadley King, MD is a board-certified dermatologist who specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology. She is also a Clinical Instructor of Dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
Dr. King is a highly sought after dermatologis...
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the Earth Day Network is partnering with 50,000 organizations in 190 countries to make this Earth Day the biggest and most impactful event yet in an attempt to reignite the environmental movement.
The first Earth Day ...