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Moisturisers: Why a $12 Jar Can Beat the Designer Ceramides
Petrolatum blocks 98 to 99 percent of water loss from your skin. Here is the science behind humectants, occlusives, and emollients, and why 'medical-grade' is just a marketing term in Australia.
- skincare
- topical-products
- safety

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Sunscreen: The SPF Maths, the Mineral Myth, and What Australia Gets Right
Sunscreen is the single best anti-ageing topical you can buy, backed by randomised controlled trials. Here is what the evidence says about UV filters, SPF ratings, and Australian TGA regulation.
- skincare
- topical-products
- safety