Sunscreen
The Impact of the Sun on Skin Ageing and the Role of Sunscreen in Protection
The sun, while essential for life, can be a double-edged sword when it comes to skin health. We all enjoy basking in the warm sunlight, but prolonged exposure to its rays can lead to premature skin ageing, sunburn, and even...
Skin ageing: whose skin ages the fastest?
Skin ageing is inevitable. Wrinkles, pigmentation, discolouring, sagging – over time, our body’s largest organ slowly deteriorates due to hormonal shifts, the degenerative effect of free radicals, and the body’s gradual failure to replace damaged skin cells. It’s natural and...
Pala Eyewear x Altruist Sunscreen
Two ethical brands with a shared vision: to protect and support the most vulnerable; dedicated to giving back to those that need the most – Altruist Sunscreen has joined eyecare and sunscreen forces with Pala Eyewear to see a better future for...
Hello Summer-Lovers! Summer has arrived! Who’s ready for long sunny days, beach trips and outdoor play? Memories are made while the sun shines and it’s great to feel excited about alfresco fun and pool dips – but it’s also vital...
Every week should be sun awareness and UV protection week
Altruist Sunscreen and Solar Buddies have teamed up to help us all be more sun aware this May. Starting with the basics, please wear more sunscreen and please help to protect those less able to protect themselves, especially children. Sunscreen...
Recommendations for Your SkinSize | by Klira and Altruist
SPF Recommendations for Your SkinSize Klira Personalised Skincare and Altruist Sunscreen have teamed up to explain how our products work in harmony with each SkinSize. Discover your SkinSize and see which SPF is recommended by the only suncare brand founded by...
How important is it to wear sunscreen?
Sunscreen is one of the things that you can’t forget during the summer days. It’s effective and protective against the sun and you can’t go out without it. Even though you think the sun is not shining during a warm...
Couperose: What does it actually mean?
Couperose is a innocent skin condition caused by the weakening of the blood vessels. Most of them are visible on your cheeks and nose. But what can you do about it? And what does it actually mean? What is couperose?...
Acne versus Rosacea: Understanding both and identifying the differences
Acne and rosacea are well-known terms and both are disorders of epidermal appendages (skin-associated structures that serve a particular function) such as hair follicles, sebaceous glands and sweat glands. But what is the difference when you look at rosacea vs acne?...
Ways to incorporate Altruist Skincare and Sunscreen formulas into your daily skin routine
We know that starting or maintaining a good daily skin routine can be confusing, overwhelming, time-consuming or even seem complicated. If you have an existing skin condition or challenges, it’s even harder. There is almost too much information about the...
When we launched an SPF50 Primer, many people were fascinated by the new formula and the role that a primer can play in everyday UV protection and as a smoothing base for make-up lovers. Hopefully this blog will answer a...
What can sunscreen brands do to better represent darker skin tones?
Written by Dr Dami MBBCh, MSc, MRCP Dermatology Specialist Registrar Co-founder of the Skin of Colour Training Day Trainee representative of the Skin Diversity Sub Committee (SDSC) of the BAD The link between sun exposure and skin cancer in fairer...