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Health Canada Orders Goop to Pull Beautycounter Sunscreens From Toronto Pop-Up Among the crowds of people who flocked to Goop’s first-ever Toronto pop-up were a few visitors looking for more than just vibrators and cake plates. Health Canada inspectors flagged and pulled two Beautycounter sunscreens from the shelves, not yet approved for distribution north of […]

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January is always seen as the time to hit the re-set button on life. “This is the year I get real about exercising.” “No more Netflix, I’m going to read BOOKS!” “Enough of Uber Eats, I’m going to cook and bring my leftovers for lunch.” But in the midst of these well-intentioned but ultimately difficult-to-maintain […]

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If there’s one unfortunate skincare myth that’s been floating around for ages, it’s that darker skin tones don’t need sunscreen all year round. That couldn’t be further than the truth. But we get it—the thought of dealing with a filmy, grey layer of sunscreen that make skin appear ashy is frustrating as hell. That’s why […]

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By this point, we hope that none of you, our smart, in-the-know readers, need to be told about the importance of wearing SPF. Not just when you’re on the beach. Not just on your face. Not just once in the morning. All day, every day, everywhere that’s exposed to the sun. Want to brush up […]

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Sunscreen is an important product. It keeps us safe. But when we slap on a layer, we shouldn’t just be thinking about protecting ourselves, we should also be thinking about protecting our coral reefs. Typically, most sunscreens will contain two harmful chemicals: oxybenzone and octinoxate. Although these ingredients generally fly under the radar when it […]

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In 1965, high-school chemistry teacher Ron Rice managed to score a free ticket to Hawaii. There, he ventured to the back side of the islands, where, as an outsider, he recalls not being welcome. “I was kind of taking a chance with my life,” he says over the phone from Daytona Beach, Fla. But, as […]

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In Canada, it takes longer for sunscreens to launch here from outside the country because Health Canada requires brands to pass certain requirements in order to meet their safety, effectiveness and quality standards. It’s all for good reason, and we should be thankful they scrutinize so much, but that can often result in brands either […]

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Consider this your skin science class 101. No matter how much you educate yourself and read labels, chances are you’re not entirely sure what you’re slathering onto your skin every day. In between those unpronounceable ingredient lists, skin sensitivities, and new “It” ingredients, skincare has a way of radiating an air of hopeless allure. While […]

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Get ready to demote Drake to your second favourite thing about Toronto. This summer, the city has partnered with the David Cornfield Melanoma Fund to install free sunscreen dispensers in five waterfront parks around the city: Kew Gardens Park, Sherbourne Common (south), Harbour Square Park, HTO park (east) and Little Norway Park. If the initiative […]

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Summer is officially here. And not to sound like a broken record, but sunscreen is more important than ever given all your extra exposure. Yes you know to wear sunscreen every day (just nod and tell us you do, ok?), but did you know there’s actually a number of different ways you can incorporate it? Sun […]

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You always know when warm weather has officially arrived: by that telltale sight of skin that’s pink from too much UV exposure. “People always come in in April with the first sunburn of the season,” says Toronto dermatologist Dr. Sonya Cook. Everyone is just so damn excited to finally see single digit temperatures vaporize that […]

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I don’t mean to brag—JK, I do—but I haven’t stepped outside without SPF on in ages. If I could bathe in sunscreen, I would. But this past weekend, I made the horrible mistake of spending an entire afternoon outside without a hat on. Now, three whole days later, I’m still dealing with the consequences of […]

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