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The FDA hopes drugstores will soon be serving up 4 star sunscreen. In a move to help consumers select a wide spectrum sunscreen, the FDA has proposed a star ranking system to indicate how effective a sun protection product is at blocking UVA rays. The SPF ratings are only for UVB rays, the sun rays that tend to burn your skin, but UVA rays, considered the tanning rays, are just as dangerous to Read more
We all know that sunscreen is the key to healthy, gorgeous skin — but sometimes, applying it can feel like an extra step. If you frequently forget to wear SPF, turn to an all-in-one moisturizer that both hydrates and protects. You'll stave off premature signs of aging, keep your skin soft, and save time in your morning routine. These three have excellent textures (no chalky or greasy feel!), Read more
It's been a long time coming, and after 33 years with no major updates on sunscreen labeling, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down. Starting next year, manufacturers will be required to eliminate SPF confusion by making it clearer as to what level and type of protection sunscreens provide. "These changes will help people make better-informed decisions about how to use Read more
Recently I went to my first fitness retreat: the Lake Tahoe Wellness Weekend. After spending three fitness-filled days there, I left with the kind of sore body that any fitness fanatic craves. I also experienced changes in how my body performed. When a friend went for a run through the surrounding area, she noticed that she was breathing harder than she normally does and that her lungs hurt a Read more
We're excited to announce our new partnership with one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty! Each week we'll be bringing you some of their best advice, news, and how-tos. We're kicking things off with must-read information on preventing sunburn: Q: Is there anything I can do to make my skin less prone to sunburn in the summer? A: Obviously applying sunscreen is a must. Generously apply a Read more
Michelle Williams makes a light and bright cover girl for Interview's May issue. She appeared in the magazine to promote her movie Meek's Cutoff, her recently released indie film about settlers in the West during the 1800s. Michelle donned oversize dresses and bonnets for the big-screen project but was photographed in more contemporary, ladylike looks for the accompanying spread. Michelle opened Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You love your friends, imperfections and all, so the only thing better than a trip to Ibiza might be a trip to Ibiza … with them. After all, group travel affords you freedom to do the activities you want, with zero worries about loneliness: Someone will always be game to ski that double black diamond run or dance the night Read more
Sunshine in your eyes can do more than make you cry; UV rays, both A and B, can cause serious damage to your baby blues. Since you can't put sunscreen on your eyelids or cover your cornea with zinc oxide, you need to protect your peepers with quality shades that are UV rated. It is recommended that you wear shades the provide 99 percent UVB protection and 95 percent UVA protection, but Read more
