Mashka analyzes your skin and builds a personalized AM/PM routine with AI guidance.
Goal: Prevent cancer, wrinkles, and dark spots. The most important step.
Sun damage accumulates through car windows and on cloudy days. Wear sunscreen every single day.
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A perfect sunscreen that you never apply is worse than a very good sunscreen that fits your life and skin tone.
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This is the daily workhorse category for people treating pigment, using retinoids, or simply trying not to age their progress away.
Best for: Almost everyone.
Watch for: Pick a finish you will not resent wearing every morning.
Mineral formulas are worth considering when your skin is reactive or when chemical filters usually sting around the eyes.
Best for: Sensitive or post-procedure skin.
Watch for: White cast and texture are the tradeoff, so shop carefully if deeper skin tones are a concern.
Dermatologists recommend SPF 30 or higher.
Yes. UVA rays (aging rays) go through windows.
Yes. Up to 80% of UV rays pass through clouds.
Mineral sunscreen sits on top and reflects light (can leave a white cast). Chemical sunscreen absorbs into the skin to convert UV to heat.
No. You would need to wear many layers of foundation to get the protection listed on the bottle. Wear real sunscreen underneath.
Every 2 hours if you are outside or swimming.
Look for oil-free or non-comedogenic formulas designed for face use.
Yes. Dark skin can still get sun damage and hyperpigmentation.
It protects against UVA (aging) and UVB (burning) rays. You want this.
Check the expiration date. The active ingredients degrade and stop working over time.