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Where skin health meets environmental responsibility. Founded by dermatology PA Hannah Rodriguez

08/11/2026

Kinda chic to build the life you want no matter the obstacle. ❤️

08/05/2026

Sometimes it happens! (even to dermatologists🤫) But do you really know how to treat a sunburn?

Follow these simple steps to recovery, then get back to those sunscreens and UPF clothes!

🚨Remember that blistering in a baby

07/30/2026

The FDA just approved a new sunscreen ingredient called bemotrizinol (BEMT) 🎉 — the first new active ingredient added to US sunscreens in over 25 years, and now the only chemical filter to join zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with GRASE (Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective) status in the US.

It’s not actually new to the world 🌍. Bemotrizinol has been used safely in sunscreens across Europe and Asia since around 2000.

It protects against both UVA and UVB rays ☀️ and is highly photostable, meaning it holds up in sunlight instead of breaking down the way some current filters do.

The FDA’s review found low skin absorption and infrequent irritation, and has determined it’s safe and effective for adults and children as young as 6 months old. 👶

Sunscreens containing bemotrizinol could start appearing on US shelves as early as August 2026. 🛍️

This doesn’t mean your current sunscreen isn’t working — it means parents may soon have one more well-studied option at the store.💁🏼‍♀️

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, OTC Sunscreen Monograph M020 final order, June 9, 2026.

07/28/2026

Why? Contrarian health claims tend to trigger stronger reactions than reassurance does.

⚠️A video saying “sunscreen is fine, wear it” doesn’t spark debate. A video claiming “everything you know about sunscreen is a lie” does — and the algorithm rewards that reaction, regardless of whether the claim is true.

The researchers didn’t test TikTok’s algorithm directly, but their data lines up with a pattern seen across other health topics: outrage and contrarianism spread faster than accurate reassurance, even when accurate reassurance is the majority opinion.

This matters for parents specifically because kids and teens are the biggest audience on the platform where this is happening. A single viral claim can undo years of “wear your sunscreen” messaging in the time it takes to swipe.

Let’s teach our kids what’s safe. Wear the sunscreen ❤️

Source: Marcon A, Zenone M, Boniface V, Peters CE, Caufield T. Sunscreen is overwhelmingly promoted on TikTok, but content with misinformation exhibits proportionally high levels of audience interaction. PLOS Digital Health. 2026;5(6):e0001440.

07/25/2026

If you’re a parent of little ones and you’ve ever wondered:

🌞 Is this sunscreen actually safe for my kid?
🔴 What does a suspicious mole look like?
😓 What do I do if my child gets a sunburn?
🎗️ What is skin cancer — and can kids get it?
💧 Why does my toddler’s skin keep breaking out in a rash?
🧴 Which products are actually worth using?
😩 When is eczema more than just “dry skin”?

— you’re in the right place.

👩🏼‍⚕️I spent years focused on reaching other providers — teaching, lecturing, advocating within my profession. Important work. But somewhere along the way, I realized the change that matters most doesn’t happen in a lecture hall. It happens when a parent has the information to make an informed decision about their child’s skin.

Our kids deserve to start life with healthy skin — skin they can carry with them into adulthood. That starts with parents having real, simple, science-backed information instead of guessing or being scared into a decision.

I created this page to bring that education straight to you. No scare tactics, no fear mongering. Just parent-to-parent information.

(And PS — I also care about this planet 🌍 and do my best to make recommendations that don’t harm our kids OR the planet 😘)

❤️ So glad you’re here.

07/22/2026

Mineral vs. chemical sunscreen is one of the most common questions I get from parents — and the answer isn’t as simple as “mineral is always better.”🤨

The FDA’s 2019 study found that common chemical filters, including oxybenzone, get into the bloodstream at levels higher than the agency’s safety cutoff. European regulators have also tightened how much oxybenzone can be used in products, based on similar concerns.

Neither of these findings proves harm — but it’s why the rule for kids with eczema, sensitive skin, or under age 3 is mineral only.

For older kids without skin conditions, chemical sunscreen is a reasonable choice, especially if getting them to wear it is the real challenge.

⚠️Not wearing sunscreen is the only option with clear, proven harm.

Zinc oxide or Titanium Dioxide. SPF 50. Fragrance-free. That’s the standard for kids❤️.

Sources: Matta et al., JAMA 2019 & 2020; SCCS Opinion on Benzophenone-3, 2021; FDA OTC Monograph; AAD Pediatric Guidelines

07/15/2026

Does outdoor air actually affect your kid’s skin? The research says yes. 🌤️

Kids’ skin barrier is thinner and still developing, which means it reacts more to what’s in the air than adult skin does.

Ozone — the stuff that spikes on hot, smoggy days — has a real link to eczema flares in kids. One study followed over 175,000 children and found that as ozone levels rose, so did the odds of a doctor-diagnosed eczema flare.

Fine particle pollution matters too. Research shows eczema visits climb as air quality drops, especially on smoggy or wildfire smoke days.

Speaking of wildfires: after the 2018 California fires, doctor visits for kids’ eczema flares went up in the weeks that followed.🤯

But you don’t need to panic, just plan. On bad air days:
🌬️ Run an air purifier indoors
🧴 Keep up with regular moisturizer
🛁 Stick with your normal bathing routine using a gentle cleanser

In dermatology, we want parents to know this isn’t about fear — it’s about having a plan for the days air quality dips.

💨Save this for the next smoky or high-ozone day.

Sources: Fernandez K, Mundada M, So A, Wei ML. Influence of Climate on Atopic Dermatitis. Dermatol Clin. 2026;44(1):27-34. Isler M, Goeser L, Parker ER, Boos MD. Climate Change and its Influence on the Cutaneous Health of Children. Dermatol Clin. 2026;44(1):79-88.

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