"I have olive skin, so I don’t have to be as careful with sun protection" It's a common belief that individuals with olive skin are somehow protected from skin cancer. Many of us fall into...

"The sun is not as harsh in..." You’re lounging poolside at a villa in Seminyak, wearing pink love heart sunglasses with a mojito in one hand. Finally, you’re relaxed and soaking up the holiday vibes....

Chemical vs Physical Sunscreens: Less Fear mongering, More Science By Dr Austin Lang | Master of Medicine (Skin Cancer), Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, FRACGP Chief Medical Officer, Actaskin   When...

“Oh well. The damage is already done.” That sentence is heard from people getting their skin checks in every clinic in Australia. This myth is incredibly common. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable...

Many sunscreens are packed with trendy "extras" like vitamin C, vitamin E, and niacinamide to make big skin benefit promises. But when you actually examine the science, those ingredients are often included at concentrations too...

Does the SPF in your make-up provide enough sun protection? 👇🏻 From our research into sunscreen habits in Australia, we found that only 54% of women wear sunscreen daily, and many rely solely on the...

The good news about melanoma is that it can be cured, but only if it’s caught early. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that arises from the pigment-producing cells of your skin, known as...

Let’s talk facts. I ran a study on sunscreen habits with 110 Australians, and here’s something that stopped me in my tracks: 1 in 4 Australians aged 30-45 don’t think daily sunscreen is important for...

“Reef-safe” sunscreen claims are largely misleading. It’s time to unpack the truth behind this marketing buzzword, it’s not what you think. The term "reef-safe" has exploded in popularity, especially in the wake of bans on...