Higher SPF sunscreen doesn’t necessarily mean you’re safer in the sun
SPF 50 beats SPF 30 in the sun protection stakes, right? Fifty is higher than 30 – it’s simple maths. But that’s not strictly the case. And for sensitive redheads, this …
Sun Care For Redheads
Natural redheads are at a much higher risk of skin cancer, so keeping on top of your sun care is of high importance. Read up on SPF, sun care and sun avoidance tips for gingers.
Health: Your Sunscreen Might Not Be Working Properly
Nobody panic, but you may need to rethink your sunscreen choice after reading this article. It’s been discovered that certain brands and types of products are not adequately protecting …
Freckles: What Are They, Who Gets Them, And Why Do They Appear?
What are freckles? Everyone’s skin is made up of varying levels of eumelanin and pheomelanin, which dictates your skin colour. Having higher amounts of eumelanin means that you will …
MC1R ‘Ginger Gene’ Carriers At Higher Risk of Melanoma, Whether You’re A Redhead Or Not
Those carrying a melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R), also known as the ‘ginger gene’ responsible for red hair, could be at double the risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin …
Health: 7 Sun Burn Home Remedies For Redheads
We like to think that every pale and freckly redhead out there is doing their utmost to stay protected in the sun. I know, you’ve heard it all before, but natural gingers are at a much …
Could Silver Cats Help Prevent Skin Cancer in Redheads?
Learning about the genetics responsible for natural red hair is just mind-blowing. It takes just two copies of a recessive gene on chromosome 16 which causes a mutation in the MC1R protein …
Sunscreen For Redheads: Lotion, Spray, Oil, Stick, or Powder?
Do you become stumped when faced with the sunscreen aisle? Or do you wish that your standard sun care products did something extra-special while it’s busy protecting your skin? Whether …
Health: The truth about clouds and sunburn
At some point in their lives, redheads (and other beings) will likely experience one of the most frustrating, painful and worrying things: sunburn. But not just any sunburn. Sunburn through …
Fashion: Summer Cover-Ups For Redheads
Wearing SPF protection is the best way for redheads to stay in the sun this summer. Aside from stay indoors, of course. But the heat can get to you too. Sunscreen can only go so far when …
Protecting Your Ginger Hair In Summer
With rumours of a wonderful heatwave on the way, its oh-so lovely in the UK when the sun is shining. But as a freckly pale-skinned girl scared of a tan/burn it can sometimes be tough! …
Why being ginger during summer is actually pretty awesome
Summer is here and it’s full on! With the rising temperatures, overloads of sunshine and the increased hours of daylight, it’s hard to stay inside and not enjoy this beautiful season, …
Summer Fashion: Sunglasses For Redheads
Summer is finally here! But with great sun comes great responsibility. No, I’m not about to start nagging you to wear sunscreen – because you’re already wearing it, right? Instead, …
Teach Children About Sun Safety and Sunburn With National Sun Safe Schools and Nurseries Award Schemes
Staying safe in the sun is something that adults with red hair know only too well about. It takes only one bad sunburn to shock redheads into realising how delicate their pale skin is and …
Store: Smartsun UV Indicator Wristband, 7-Day Pack
While the rest of humanity can enjoy the increased heat, humidity and sunlight during the summer months, redheads shield their pale skin, screaming “Gahhh, the sun – it BURNS!”. Gingers are …
Store: Ginger Parrot Coloured UV Awareness Bracelet
Let’s face it: redheads and sunshine don’t exactly mesh well. Sure, ginger hair in the sunlight looks fabulous, but our pale skin needs plenty of SPF protection during the …
Sun Care For Redheads
It’s that tricky time of year again, when we don’t know if we should slap on the sunscreen, put layers on, or give up completely and go sit inside. Redheads have a tough time …
