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Sun Care
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Did Our Ancestors Use Sunscreen? A Brief History
Long before SPF ratings and mineral filters, humans have protected themselves from the sun. Explore the fascinating history of sun protection, from ancient Egypt to modern formulations.
Should You Avoid Fragranced Sunscreen?
Fragrance in sunscreen is controversial, but is it actually harmful? Learn the difference between "unscented" and "fragrance-free," when to avoid scented products, and why enjoying your sunscreen matters.
Why DIY Sunscreen is a Bad Idea
Making sunscreen at home might seem natural and cost-effective, but it carries serious risks you cannot test for. Here's why commercial sunscreens are worth the investment.
Are Nanoparticles in Sunscreen Dangerous?
Concerns about nanoparticles in mineral sunscreens have spread widely online. Here's what scientific research actually shows about their safety and how your skin handles them.
Moisturizing Ingredients in Sunscreens: What to Look For
Learn which hydrating and moisturizing ingredients in sunscreens can help maintain skin hydration while protecting from UV damage, from hyaluronic acid to ceramides.
Staying Positive When Others Don't Share Your Sun Care Enthusiasm
Learn how to maintain your positivity about sun protection when others don't share your enthusiasm—without damaging relationships or becoming the person everyone avoids at the beach.
Flexibility Over Rules: Offering Sun Care Options That Fit Any Lifestyle
Learn why rigid sun protection rules often fail—and how offering flexible options that fit different lifestyles leads to better, more sustainable sun care habits.
Skip the Alarmism: How to Give Helpful Sun Care Advice
Learn why fear-based sun protection messaging often backfires, and discover how to replace scary warnings with practical, actionable advice that people actually want to follow.
Don't Force It: Letting People Form Their Own Sun Care Opinions
Discover why forcing your sun protection opinions on others backfires—and learn gentler approaches that actually work to help skeptics embrace better sun care habits.
What Happens When You Finally Start a Sun Care Routine
Ready to join the sun care club? Discover what changes when you finally commit to a routine—including getting your sun care-obsessed friends off your back (plus all the health benefits).
Why Not? The YOLO Argument for Sun Care
With all the benefits of sun care—from better skin to more confidence—why wouldn't you? A light-hearted look at why saying yes to sun care is an easy win.
How Sun Care Can Boost Your Confidence
Discover the surprising connection between sun care routines and confidence. When you know you're taking great care of yourself, it shows in how you carry yourself.
Sun Care as Self-Care: The Mood-Boosting Benefits
Explore how your sun care routine can become a meaningful act of self-care that boosts your mood and creates mindful moments in your day. It's about more than just skin protection.
Always Ready: Why Daily Sun Care Prepares You for Anything
Discover why making sun care part of your daily routine means you'll never be caught off guard by unexpected outdoor plans. Be prepared for whatever the day brings.
Caring for Yourself is Caring for Those Around You
Discover how prioritizing your sun care routine is actually an act of love for the people who care about you most. Learn why self-care is inherently relational.
The Peace of Mind of a Consistent Sun Care Routine
Once sun protection becomes automatic, you stop thinking about it—and that mental freedom is an underrated benefit of establishing good habits.
Can You Spray Sunscreen Directly on Your Face?
Spray sunscreens are convenient for the body, but should you use them on your face? Learn why direct facial spraying isn't recommended and why cream may be the smarter choice overall.
Sun Care for Every Activity: Errands, Sports, and Beach Days
Match your sun protection strategy to your activity level with tailored guidance for errands, light outdoor activities, sports, pool time, and beach days using the SPF plus UPF approach.
How to Protect Your Scalp from the Sun
Your scalp is vulnerable to sunburn and skin damage, yet it's often forgotten in sun protection routines. Learn about scalp sunscreens, why hats are usually the better choice, and what to look for in UPF headwear.
Water-Resistant Sunscreen: What the Ratings Actually Mean
"Water-resistant 80 minutes" sounds straightforward, but what does it actually mean? Learn how water resistance is tested, why "waterproof" doesn't exist, and when you really need to reapply.
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About Carylyne
About Carylyne
Hi! I’m Carylyne Chan, an experienced underdog-to-top-dog startup executive and entrepreneur.
I’m an advisor and angel investor to early-stage, lean teams focused on creating and dominating their own categories. I’m a partner at BlockSpaceForce, advising and building category-defining infrastructure and product companies in web3.
I’m also currently building two new brands: A sun care brand called Good Instincts and a tea brand named Portman Tea.
Previously, I was CEO at CoinMarketCap, which was acquired in 2020. My previous artificial intelligence startup (AngelPad S’16) was acquired in 2018.