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Must Have This Summer: Sun Protection Wipes
Unless it is a child, it is always funny to me when someone refuses to wear sunscreen because of the way it feels on their skin, since I am sure skin cancer and wrinkles feel much worse.
The clever folks over at Shady Day have realized this problem and have created Daily Sun Protection Wipes that offer broad spectrum UV protection (avobenzone) with no artificial ingredients or synthetic fragrances. These convenient little pre-moistened sunscreen wipes are designed for the entire body with an absorbent formula leaving the skin feeling dry and smooth (i.e.
Alba: Sunscreen That Actually Smells Good
Since my sunscreen from last year expired, I had to pick up another bottle. I happened to be at the health food store and saw the Alba Sunscreen on sale, so it peaked my interest. I'm not a huge fan of how sunscreen usually smells, but when I took a whiff, it actually smelled wonderful.
Don't Let Your SPF 30 Turn into SPF 20
Did you know that if applied incorrectly, an SPF 30 sunscreen is actually SPF 20?
SPF 30 sunscreen may provide significantly less protection when not enough is used. To get the most out of your sunscreen, use one ounce, enough to fill a shot glass (or your palm).
A Week of the Happy Healthy You: FitSugar Roundup
Want to get active? Then check out Get Active America to see if a gym near you is participating in open houses next weekend.
Now that it is the weekend, why not try the Sun Salutation.
T/F: SPF 30 has two times more sun protection than SPF 15?
Today is National Skin Cancer Awareness Day and so I thought it would be fun to see how aware you are with a short pop quiz on sun protection.
True or False - SPF 30 has two times more sun protection than SPF 15
True
False
Simply Fab: Blue Lizard Australian Suncream
Ok, not to freak you out or anything but if you want to see just how many bad UVA sun rays get to you even after you have slathered your body in sunscreen, then you should check out Blue Lizard Australian Suncream, $13. This lotion goes on your body in a white color and transforms into a blue color when you are exposed to UVA sun. Just check out the image of the bottle changing color below!Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face, Part II
Welcome to Part II of Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face. Since there were just too many yummy and safe SPF 30s for sensitive skin out there, I couldn't help but write about a few more. Here are three additional sunscreens to help prevent premature aging and skin damage for all of you sun worshippers.
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Sensitive SPF 30 For Your Face, Part I
Indulgences usually come with a price. Envision your body getting toasty warm and turning a gorgeous golden color. While that used to be fun as a child, if you haven't already learned by now - exposure to the sun without sunscreen can result in premature aging as well as skin damage and skin cancer.
Sunscreen (On the skin)
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Sunscreen (On the skin)
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- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
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