Posts by The Sunscreen Company Team
Guide: The Best Skin Cycling Bundle

Guide: How To Skin Cycle. Skin cycling is the best way to refresh your skin by following a four-night skincare routine that alternates between a retinol-like product, an exfoliant and a skincare break for skin barrier repair.

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What is Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR), otherwise known as Granactive Retinoid? The Vitamin A derivative you need to know about.

What is Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, sometimes known as Granactive Retinoid? Learn all about this all star active ingredient that is no ordinary Vitamin A derivative. Learn how we used it to formulate our best-selling Cyberderm Retin+Erase with the highest concentration of 1% active HPR.

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Guide: How to shop for sunscreen on-line. Pick the right sunscreen for your skin.

Shopping for sunscreen on-line is hard! We’re here to help as the experts in sun care formulations that you are going to love to wear on your face every day. We’ll show you the #1 thing you should be considering when purchasing a sunscreen. Get ready to change the health of your skin.

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Guide: How to Build a Powerful Skincare Routine with our 3+1 System. 3 Essentials + 1 Optional.

Click here for our complete guide on how to build a simple, effective and affordable skincare routine that everyone can use. Everyone! Skincare does not have to be complicated. Check out our 3+1 system for how to build a routine that will work for your skin and its needs.

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Can I be allergic to the sun? Can the sun give me a rash? The link between sunlight and skin reactions beyond sunburn and sun damage.

Can you be allergic to the sun? Can the sun give me a rash? Just in time for warmer weather, we sit down with veteran dermatologist Dr. Sharyn Laughlin to see all the ways sunlight can cause skin reactions that go beyond sunburns and traditional sun damage. Essential spring weather reading.

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Cosmetic Facial Trends Going Forward: What Can We Expect Throughout the Rest of the Pandemic and into the Future.

Dr. Sharyn Laughlin predicts what post-pandemic cosmetic interventions will look like, including trends in skincare, lasers, cosmetic injectables and fillers. She says to expect a rush back to in-office procedures as people want to feel a return to a sense of normalcy. She also shares tips about how to stagger Covid vaccinations with other injections.

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How I Created A Lip Colour Company For Women of Colour

Being a woman of colour, and now living in North America, I noticed there is a lot of room for new ideas and products as there were far fewer options, and less brands catering to my skin tone. Continue here how and why I decided to start my own lipstick company and my journey as a beauty entrepreneur.

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A Derm’s Favourites: My Favourite In-Office Procedures Based on Your Age

I’ve been using laser technology in my dermatology practice since the mid-1980’s and needless to say that I’ve pretty much seen and played with them all. My husband and I pooled our savings together to buy our first laser. It was this massive, hugely expensive machine but we felt it was worth the investment to be able to treat port wine stains and other vascular lesions. We now currently have about 20 different light-based systems in my practice, Laserderm TM, in Ottawa. They all offer a different type of precision and tailored results so I love that we can offer our patients the perfect customized solution for their needs. With that being said, here are some of my favourites based on your age range. Of course, it goes without saying that having a good skincare early on, will determine the level of photo and chronological aging that someone has and what level of intervention is needed on our part as well.

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A Derm’s Favourites: Coping with COVID-19 and my daily routine

Coping with COVID-19: My adult children are separated from my husband and myself across Canada and the US.  I’ve been worried about my grandchildren especially.  I see how much their daily lives have been disrupted and how they are coping as best they can.  I’ve learnt first-hand the importance of keeping your routine. I’ve learned that in moments of crisis, keeping a semblance of a normal routine is so important for your mental health.  To that end, this is what I’ve been up to these past several weeks.

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