It's hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide, and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, not have an SPF above 50, and must be broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB Read more

Warmer, sunnier weather is thankfully blowing in, and with all that celebrating of the sun brings the risk of packing on a few extra pounds. Find out how Spring weather can cause you to gain weight, so you can be proactive and prevent it from happening. Forget the gym; I'll take a walk instead. The gorgeous weather can't help but inspire us to get outside and enjoy it, but replacing your intense Read more

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: To start the new year off right, vow to stick to these three simple rules. Wear SPF daily (and not just in the summer). People tend to apply sunscreen on days when they're in the sun most, but that strategy won't cut it, says Ranella Hirsch, a dermatologist in Boston. "You're not getting the bulk of your sun from that one day; Read more

Summer's almost here, so instead of ordering you to pick up some bronzer and get out the bleach, I thought I'd offer some natural alternatives that work just as well for a fraction of the cost. Ever since I tried raw ingredients for a month, I've had a keen interest in easy beauty treatments made with edible ingredients. First up: sun-kissed, natural-looking highlights that won't leave your hair Read more

What's a better refreshment on a balmy weekend than a thirst-quenching tumbler of iced tea? In my mind, the only thing that can top that is, well, tea that's been spiked with a little something special that's guaranteed to make your lazy afternoon picnics even more lackadaisical. On Sunday, when the sun shone high in the sky, I threw a handful of skewers on the grill. Then, for all that toilsome Read more

Whether you're pulling an all-nighter like us West Coasters or waking up before the sun on the East Coast, we have everything you need to know about Kate and William's big day! Start preparing your fancy hats and English breakfast tea, and check out this minute-by-minute cheat sheet for the wedding of the year. And don't forget, we'll be live streaming the royal wedding on PopSugar, from the Read more

Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anais: It's Sunday, the brunch day, and one of the last days of Summer, meaning that as much time as possible should be spent outdoors enjoying the sun and the blooming garden. This garden tea party setup in an old walled garden just looks perfect with its pretty-in-pink décor and that ribboned parasol. What a great idea! Like what you see? Start Read more

Gradual hair-lightening sprays like John Frieda Go Blonder and Sun-In are great because they give you natural-looking color and highlights without the damage or unpredictable results of bleach. But if you'd prefer a natural version of the product, they're also incredibly cheap and easy to make, and you probably already have all the ingredients. So if you're ready to get the sun-kissed look for Read more