https://www.mydadthechemist.com/categories/skincare/ Recent content in skincare on My Dad the Chemist, a blog with skincare recommendations for real people Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-pure-and-simple-baby-spf50-sunscreen-stick-review/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-pure-and-simple-baby-spf50-sunscreen-stick-review/ More often than not, my daughter will say “no want to put on sunscreen” when she knows I’m about to come at her with some sunscreen before going outside in the morning. I usually have to wrestle with her a bit before she finally gives in to my persistent efforts to smear some on her. Since I don’t always feel too confident about how evenly I’ve applied her sunscreen, I’ve started relying on a sunscreen stick as an extra layer of insurance after we go outdoors. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/neutrogena-mineral-uv-tint-sunscreen-review/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/neutrogena-mineral-uv-tint-sunscreen-review/ No matter how well you formulate a mineral sunscreen, it’s bound to leave some sort of white cast on your skin. In my experience, the only remedy for this problem is to (a) own the ghostly look with confidence; (b) opt for a chemical sunscreen; or (c) cover it up with makeup or, better yet, for those of us who don’t know how to use makeup…try out a tinted mineral sunscreen! https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/la-roche-posay-anthelios-mineral-sunscreen-spf50-review/ Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/la-roche-posay-anthelios-mineral-sunscreen-spf50-review/ I’m a pretty frugal person, but I still get the urge to splurge once in a while. And I usually don’t feel too guilty about splurging on sunscreen because it’s an essential product. A few weeks ago, I impulsively purchased a bottle of La Roche Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. I bought it on a whim after skimming a few reviews online, and hoped for the best. The reviews were typical of a mineral sunscreen—hard to apply, leaves a white cast, yada yada—so I wasn’t scared off by the reviews…but I should have done a bit more research before buying it. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/aveeno-baby-daily-moisture-lotion-review/ Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/aveeno-baby-daily-moisture-lotion-review/ Before I had a baby, I imagined that babies had perfect skin. Isn’t that why there’s that expression, “smooth as a baby’s bottom?” But it turns out that babies deal with a ton of skin issues. Some of them are mostly cosmetic (like baby acne and cradle cap), but others require treatment (like eczema). I was hoping that my baby would inherit her father’s skin instead of mine, but it seems that I might have passed down my eczema to her. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/target-up-and-up-advanced-repair-body-lotion-review-vs-vaseline/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/target-up-and-up-advanced-repair-body-lotion-review-vs-vaseline/ Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Body Lotion is a mainstay of my bedside table. It’s the lotion I use every night before I drift off to sleep (and the lotion I reapply every time I wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, ha). I don’t think I can fall asleep without slathering it on my hands first…the sleep association is that strong. It’s not an expensive product, but I’ve always been curious about the store-brand dupes I’ve seen at places like Walgreen’s and Target. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-sunscreen-review/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-sunscreen-review/ Cetaphil makes some of the most trustworthy skin care products you’re likely to find at the drugstore today. Lots of people have raved about their lotions, including me. But a few months ago, I tried one of their sunscreens, and I could instantly understand why this company isn’t famous for its sunscreen. I’ve only used it a few times because it makes me look like a ghost, so I tend to reach for other sunscreens instead of this one. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/baby-bum-mineral-sunscreen-review/ Sat, 26 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/baby-bum-mineral-sunscreen-review/ I can’t believe it’s already been five months since my last post. My timing is a little off because we’re already well into autumn, but I’m going to share this post anyway: my favorite sunscreen find of the year! Drumroll please…it’s Baby Bum Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50! I’ve tried one of Sun Bum’s chemical sunscreens in the past, but it had a strong fragrance that turned me off. Earlier this year, I tested out the mineral formula for babies (“Baby Bum”), and since then, it has become my go-to everyday sunscreen. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-baby-balm-review/ Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-baby-balm-review/ I never quite know what’s going to trigger an eczema flareup, but I do know that treating the early signs of a flareup makes a huge difference for me. Whenever I start getting small cracks in my hands, I know I can’t just follow my regular regimen (slathering on Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion at night and rarely moisturizing throughout the day) and expect things to miraculously get better. I need to up my game so that my skin doesn’t start to freak out. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-sport-mineral-sunscreen-spf-50-review/ Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/coppertone-sport-mineral-sunscreen-spf-50-review/ On a recent trip, I bought a bottle of Coppertone Sport Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 specifically for my outdoor workouts. True to its “Sport” claim, this sunscreen offered long-lasting coverage, even when I was sweating bullets (unfortunately, I sweat profusely when I work out). Although it’s a decent sunscreen that will do in a pinch, I think there are better mineral sunscreens out there, so I will probably not repurchase this after I’ve used up the bottle. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-face-liquid-sunscreen-review/ Tue, 10 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/cetaphil-sheer-mineral-face-liquid-sunscreen-review/ Cetaphil has a great reputation as a maker of some of the world’s most beloved moisturizers. Their moisturizing lotion is a favorite around here, so I was excited to hear that they introduced a mineral liquid facial sunscreen. SPF 50, water-resistant, and fragrance-free? Yes, yes, and yes. And it’s entirely based on zinc oxide, which is the FDA-approved sunscreen ingredient that is best for sensitive skin, according to my dad. But wait a minute—it’s a mineral sunscreen, so will it leave you looking like a ghost? https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-overnight-brightening-mask-review/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-overnight-brightening-mask-review/ What do we do overnight, other than dream? Well, one thing you can start doing is improving your skin with an overnight mask! Pipette is a company that primarily makes products for babies, but you know how I love my baby products, because they tend to be less irritating/formulated for sensitive skin. And maybe this is just psychological, but I feel like companies put more thought into formulating baby products because they’re more likely to come under such scrutiny from the public—after all, we all want the best for our babies! https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/jason-mineral-sunscreen-spf30-review/ Thu, 13 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/jason-mineral-sunscreen-spf30-review/ Have you ever almost passed out from dehydration? I have—it happened during a middle school field trip to the Renaissance Faire. I started seeing stars and feeling incredibly woozy. All sound was muffled and I couldn’t really hear anything, almost like I was underwater. All I remember is stumbling over to a tree so I could get some relief from the blazing hot sun. I don’t remember wearing sunscreen that day but it obviously would have been a good idea because the sun was so strong that day…and we were basically in the middle of a desert. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/green-goo-dry-skin-salve-eczema-review/ Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/green-goo-dry-skin-salve-eczema-review/ As someone who’s always had hand eczema, I can’t imagine life without it. It gets worse during periods of stress or when I’m living in a place with a dry climate. It gets better when I’m taking care of myself and living in a more humid environment. But it’s always there, lurking in the background. Over the years, I’ve come to realize that a few intermediary measures can go a long way in keeping flareups at bay. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/neutrogena-fragrance-free-facial-cleansing-bar-review/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/neutrogena-fragrance-free-facial-cleansing-bar-review/ About a year into this pandemic, I appreciate the beauty and simplicity of a no-frills bar soap more than ever. Soap is an amazing thing, if you think about it. It can help save lives! Though I tend to remain loyal to my favorite moisturizers and hand lotions, I’m more likely to experiment with face washes. Bar soaps have always intrigued me because of how beautiful they look. Whether it takes the form of a nicely shaped cube or elegant curve, I love it all the same. https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-spf-50-sunscreen-review/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.mydadthechemist.com/reviews/pipette-spf-50-sunscreen-review/ If you have sensitive skin, it’s usually a good idea to look out for products targeted to babies. Though they can sometimes be more expensive, baby products tend to be formulated with less irritating preservatives and ingredients so as not to aggravate babies' delicate skin (or parents' concerns). When I first came across Pipette SPF 50 Sunscreen on Target’s website, I was intrigued. You might have noticed that I have a weird obsession with trying out all the zinc-based sunscreens on the market.