Protecting the skin with sunscreens is a rule that must be followed for the good of our skin, but sunscreen must be used correctly. Here are the 10 common mistakes that are usually made with sunscreen: it is very important to know how to recognize them in order to avoid them and... keep our skin safe!

Protecting the skin from the sun's rays is a fundamental step in preserving its health. Using sunscreen is essential to ensure effective defense, but mistakes are often made that can compromise the effectiveness of sunscreen. In this article, we will explore the 10 most common mistakes that are usually made when applying these products. It is vitally important to recognize and avoid them to keep our skin safe. Here's what they are:

Sensitive, thin, fragile: these are the characteristics shared by the skin of babies and newborns, still 'immature' compared to that of adults and therefore more subject to external aggressions. To have babies with always soft and healthy skin, small tricks and lots of loving care are necessary!

New mothers know it well: protecting their children's skin can be a real feat! Between redness, dryness and eczema, crying is always around the corner!

Not to mention the numerous 'dangers' lurking outside: both the harsh winter climate and the hot summer days put our children's ultra-delicate skin to the test and expose it to cracks, burns and sensitizations. So let's see how to avoid these annoyances to our little ones!

Summer is the perfect time to spend time outdoors with our little ones, whether it's a day at the beach or a trip to the mountains. However, it is important to remember that the skin of babies and children is particularly sensitive to the sun's rays, and sunscreen is essential to preserve its health. But which one to choose? How to orient yourself?

What is the best sunscreen for infants? And for children? Are there any organic and safe alternatives? Yes! In this article, we will explore the importance of protecting the skin of the little ones from the sun, and we will discover the features and benefits of organic sunscreens for infants and children:

The delicate skin of infants and children
What is the best sunscreen for infants?
Sunscreens for children and infants: pay attention to SPF
Sunscreens for children and infants: choosing between physical or chemical filters
Sunscreens for children and infants: other features and tips
      The importance of application
      An ideal sunscreen for infants and children? It must be water-resistant
      Infants and young children? Better in the shade
Osolebio: the organic sunscreen for children and infants
Conclusion: the organic sunscreen for children and infants

Summer is finally here: time to dust off your lighter clothes and sunglasses! As the season changes, it is also very important to take care of our skin in a different way than in previous months, keeping in mind some precautions, and learning to use the right products for a correct summer beauty routine.

The skin is the largest organ of our body and is of enormous importance because it performs the relevant barrier function offering effective protection from external physical, chemical and thermal agents.

The skin is also a sense organ and let's not forget the importance it also has in everyone's social life, through the skin we transmit information, sensations and emotions.

That said, contrary to what we hear in commercials on TV and in newspapers, the skin does not get used to cosmetic products, but needs change based on seasonality, hormonal situation and psycho-physical conditions.

Especially in the hot seasons it is important to maintain a correct summer beauty routine by carefully monitoring the state of hydration, redness, sebaceous secretions and the appearance of pimples.

Summer is not exactly the season most loved by our hair! Between a sunbath and a dip in the sea or in the pool, you may notice that your hair has become duller, more brittle and dry. It's all the fault of the sun, heat, salt, chlorine and sweat that can attack the beauty of our hair and make it more difficult to tame.

To avoid having to deal with a drastic cut at the end of summer, you can intervene in time and take advantage of a few tips and the power of natural ingredients to nourish and restructure your hair and show off healthy and shiny hair all year round! Together we will discover why it is important to protect our hair before and after exposure to the sun

When it comes to sunscreens, for us at La Saponaria, safety is the top priority!

That's why every sunscreen that comes out of our laboratory is formulated with great care, in full respect of the skin and the environment. and is subjected to scrupulous tests which analyze its characteristics and performance, establishing its conformity with an unquestionable opinion.

'Osolebio: green and 100% safe formulas

Our Osolebio solar line is made with the best possible ingredients! How do we know? Because, after having thoroughly studied the regulations governing the placing on the market of sunscreens, we have dedicated ourselves to the meticulous research of the most effective sunscreens without however making any compromises regarding the well-being of our skin.

In fact, the sunscreens that are on the market can be of two types: chemical sunscreens and physical sunscreens.

Chemical sunscreens, also called organic filters, are synthetic substances that are able to absorb part of the UV radiation to prevent it from reaching and damaging the epithelial cells. Compared to physical filters, chemical sunscreens have a more comfortable application and are therefore easier to spread on the skin but, on the other hand, precisely because they capture solar energy, they can give rise to irritation, phototoxicity and sensitization.

Physical sunscreens, also known as inorganic filters, are shielding substances that act thanks to their opacity. Their modus operandi is very similar to that of a mirror: the mineral particles reflect UVA and UVB rays and prevent them from coming into contact with the skin and damaging it. Not only that, since they do not absorb solar energy, physical filters are particularly safe for skin health and the risk of incurring sensitization is much lower than chemical filters (to learn more about the characteristics and differences between chemical and physical sunscreens, you can click here).

For these reasons, we have chosen to use only the latest generation physical filters in the formulations of 'Osolebio sunscreens, excluding any petrochemical ingredient. Each recipe also contains precious protective plant extracts and antioxidants which enhance the effect of the product and take care of the skin, keeping it soft and hydrated.

Every year we look forward to summer to enjoy a few days at the beach, lie down in the sun and get rid of the gray winter days and every year we hear the usual recommendations repeated: protect yourself, be careful of solar radiation, don't expose yourself to the sun during the hottest hours... why? What do we need to protect ourselves from? What are the physiological mechanisms that lead to the longed-for tan? Let's find out in this study on the importance of sunscreen.

The importance of sunscreen: what should it protect us from?

Solar radiation is generated by thermonuclear reactions that take place inside the core of the sun and are divided into frequencies or wavelengths.

Depending on the wavelength occupied by the radiation, we can distinguish three different types:

Lucia, founder of La Saponaria, and Sara, marketing manager, went to Indonesia to find the oceanic plastic supplier we use for our bottles. They were able to see and touch the entire plastic collection and transformation process first-hand. The problem is huge but all together we can make a difference.

La Saponaria in Jakarta: when our ocean plastic bottle supplier invited us we couldn't believe it! And yet here we are, having come to know a splendid reality that has been able to transform a disastrous situation into an opportunity for the people who live here and for the environment. We talk about the recyclable materials we use for our products, marine plastics and the project behind to collect it in this article on our blog. But let's proceed in order.

Sunscreens are preparations that are created to protect the skin from UV rays and to counteract cellular aging. On the subject of sunscreens, nature also helps us under the umbrella: in fact, in recent years the formulations of organic sunscreens have achieved great goals, becoming more and more performing and decidedly comfortable on the skin, without the unsightly ghost effect

In this article we will see what sunscreens are for, why it is important to use them, the difference between sunscreens with chemical filters and physical filters and how nature can help us under the umbrella. Finally we will talk about our 'Osolebio suncare line, which protects the skin while respecting the sea and its inhabitants:

Stretch marks tell the story of our skin and are super widespread: it is estimated that over 80% of women and 30% of men have to deal with stretch marks.

Preventing them and above all fighting them is never easy but with the Stretch Marks Serum and the Stretch Marks Butter as your prodigious allies, a little perseverance will be enough to obtain visible results!

Who doesn't want to have flawless, compact skin? In the age of social media it seems that everyone must necessarily adapt to an ideal of perfection that is as impossible as it is illusory. In reality it is inevitable that in the course of our life marks, spots, wrinkles, pimples, cellulite, small and large scars and, yes, even the annoying and unpleasant stretch marks appear on our skin.

All these 'defects' are actually elements that characterize us, that distinguish us from others and that tell our story. So, even if they are most likely not at the top of the list of things we like most about ourselves, stretch marks are also an integral part of our person and they too contribute to transmitting our uniqueness to ourselves and to others!

It goes without saying that no one should feel uncomfortable showing their stretch marks: in this we can take a cue from the many celebs who on their social profiles reject any toxic stereotype of beauty and proudly show us their 'imperfections'.

One of the most widespread problems is certainly that of dry, damaged and brittle hair... why? They are usually the result of many small abuses perpetrated on our poor hair which add up over the months and years, creating real damage that can no longer be ignored!

With our hair care routine and the right remedies for dry and brittle hair, your hair will be reborn to a new and splendid life!

If you've ever dealt with dry and brittle hair you already know how hard and challenging it is to cope with. It may look dull and lack vitality. There is good news though: there exist effective solution to restore the heatlh and shine of your hair. Reading trough this article, you will find out what are the best practices to take care of dry and brittle hair and to turn them beautiful. Here there are the contents of the article: 

• Dry and damaged hair: Causes
• Dry and damaged hair: some tips
• The Beauty Routine for dry and damaged hair
  - Scalp Pre-Treatment
  - Hair Pre-Treatment: pre-shampoo hair masks
  - Specific Cleansing: Shampoos for Dry Hair
  - Hair Treatment: The perfect conditioner for dry hair
• Styling for dry hair
• Dyeing dry hair with Henna
• The Complete Package

Dry and damaged hair: causes

Hair can get dry and brittle due to several factors that may interact one with the other until they damage the natural structure of hair. One of the main causes is loss of moisture.

Each hair is made up of an outer layer called the cuticle and an inner layer called the cortex. The cuticle consists of tiny scales that should overlap evenly to protect the inner cortex.

Sun exposure, constant use of hair-dryer and hair-straightener, along with excessive use of chemical products like hair-dye and permanent, and frequent washing can damage the cuticle. This may cause loss of moisture and make your hair weak and dry. Moreover, external agents like humidity and pollution may make things worse for your hair. Even a diet lacking essential nutrients such as proteins, vitamins and minerals can have bad influence on the condition of your hair, thus contributing to its dryness.

To sum up, hair gets dry because of several internal and external causes that jeopardize both hydration balance and hair structure.

Dry and damaged hair: some tips

So, how to deal with dry and damaged hair? Here there are some tips to follow:

• Pay attention to how you dry your hair! Avoid using the hair-dryer at high temperatures and try not to approach the scalp and the hair roots. Keep it at a certain distance from your mane, and if you have the time... why not air dry your hair instead?
• Use the right tools! If you notice split ends along your mane, changing your brush can make a difference. Use a wooden comb or brushes with smooth and soft bristles, avoiding those with small beads at the ends. Avoid brushing your hair when it's wet; wait until it's partially dried and then gently comb through!
• Avoid using hair straighteners and curling irons at high temperatures! If you use them too often you will only weaken the structure and cause split ends!
• Limit invasive treatments! Colorings, bleachings, and perms are treatments with strong chemical agents that, if used too frequently, can seriously compromise the health of your hair.
• Watch out for UV rays! If your hair is already damaged, UV rays can penetrate their structure, so try to protect them from prolonged sun exposure.

A phenomenal ally in the fight against skin aging, retinol is one of the most loved and at the same time the most discussed ingredients on the beauty scene: let's see why!

His fame precedes him! Retinol, derived from Vitamin A, is the must-have ingredient of many beauty routines that aim to reduce the dreaded signs of aging! But with this ingredient there are not only 'pros': using it without the necessary precautions can bring numerous disadvantages to our skin, certainly not what we want from a treatment that promises to improve the beauty of our complexion!