What SPF should you use
The best way to have the youngest and freshest looking skin is to stay out of the sun. But we all love a day at the beach. So knowing what SPF to use, and how to use it effectively can really be beneficial to your skin.
Don't Be Fooled By Fake Sunscreens
Ally asks...I have got a face cream as a gift and it's day defence cream for normal/combination skin with UV filter. What strength that UV filter is or whether it's UVA+UVB protection is not mentioned. I was reading through ingredients ...
SunSense Bracelet Saves Your Skin
According to Inventorspot.com, this summer's fashion icon won't be quite so chic. What's the product? It's called a UV SunSense bracelet, designed to save your skin - literally. Too often, we're prone to just one coat of sunscreen, which won't ...
Does Paint It Black Tanning Lotion Really Work?
Vicky asks...How does "Paint It Black" Auto-darkening Dark Tanning Lotion work? The Left Brain responds: Continuing the sunscreen theme from my post on Octocrylene, today I'll explain how "auto-darkening" tanning lotions work. First, let's talk about the Paint It Black product ...
How Is Sunblock Different Than Sunscreen?
Here's some link love for MssJackson ... Mssjackson asks...Does zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in products give sunprotection the same way? The Right Brain responds: Yes, MJ, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide have the same mode of action: They are ...
Is Red Sandalwood An Effective Sunscreen?
Firoza asks...I often find producers of "herbal" or "ayurvedic" cosmetics selling sunscreens containing red sandalwood as the active ingredient. They rate these sunscreens as SPF 50 or higher. Does red sandalwood actually have any sun blocking properties? The Left Brain responds: ...
Can I Mix My Own Sunscreen?
Bluecatbaby asks...Every "fragrance-free," "mineral", "sensitive skin" sunscreen that I have tried causes itchy rashy spots on my arms and legs. Does anyone know if I could mix up an effective sunscreen using lotion and zinc oxide powder? (I saw a ...
When Does 2+2 Not Equal 4?
Ebony asks...Does mixing moisturizer SPF 20 and tinted moisturizer SPF 20 make SPF 40? The Right Brain responds: We have the smartest readers in the whole wide world. When this question came up in the Forum, astute reader SarahF came ...
Do Spray-On Sunscreens Work As Well As Lotions?
Rebecca requests...On a recent trip to the beach I was unfortunate enough to sit down wind of someone applying a spray on sunscreen. I think less than half of what she sprayed actually hit her body because most of it ...
Does Brush on Block Sunscreen Really Work?
Betina would like to know...I saw an ad for a product called Brush on Block. It looks like a blush but it works like a SPF 30 sunscreen. Is it too good to be true? The Right Brain responds: After ...
What Happens When You Mix Sunscreens?
Eugenie asks... Reading "Does 2+2 not equal 4?" (about wearing SPF 20 and another 20: it will help ensure to get to 20), I have been wondering what is the protection if the SPF are not the same?? If I wear a moisturizer ...
What Product Offers the Highest Sun Protection?
Verina asks...Dear Beauty Brains, you bring rationality to the cosmetics industry, a feat which deserves the Nobel Prize, along with my undying gratitude. I am trying to find a cream or primer to use under makeup that offers the highest ...
Does SunSafe RX Protect Skin from Sun Damage?
Jep Amanda asks...I'm curious about these supplements. Their claims are as follows -- anything to this? "Sunsafe Rx™ is a natural, premium nutritional supplement, scientifically designed to promote skin's natural defenses against the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays. ...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Sunscreens but Were Afraid to Ask
There's so much beauty product psuedo-scientific misinformation out there that it's nice to see news from a science-based organization. The Personal Care Products Council has just released its first Skin Smart webisode that's all about sunscreens. Sunscreens (aka UV absorbers ...
Time for a tan.
It's march. There is absolutely NOTHING I like more about spring than the return of sunshine. Disagree if you like but if there is anything I know, I know this: I look better tan. Call me crazy but I think most people look better with a little color. Why? You look healthier Your eyes looks brighter. Your teeth look whiter. You look thinner. Your muscles look more defined. ...
Sunless Tanning Will Not Protect You
Sunless Tanning Will NOT Provide Protection from UV damage. The authors of a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, are urging the FDA to require sunless tanning products to contain chemicals that effectively block UV. ...
What's The Best Way To Apply Sunscreen?
Kelly's question...I wanted to see if you might have an answer for me about sunscreen and how to apply it. Forever, I have been told that you apply your products first - eye cream, serums, moisturizer and then your sunscreen ...
Do Sunscreen Pills Work?
LoonyLolipop asks...Many news articles are gushing about the revolutionary development of sunscreen supplements, specifically SunPill and Heliocare. These products would be a wonderful alternative to topical sunscreens because I am very allergic to oxybenzone and avenobenzene, two common ingredients in ...
Is Octocrylene A Safe Sunscreen?
LisePunch asks...Why is Octocrylene being targeted as being dangerous? I am hearing all kinds of conflicting info about chemical sunblocks. The Left Brain responds: After this question on Octocrylene came up in our Forum I decided to dig a little ...
What SPF Sunblock Should I Use?
Link Love Month, here's how it works: we answer questions from other bloggers. After reading our answer you go visit their site. The bloggers get readers, you get to read more blogs. Now go practice with Nicole from Bagful of ...
Is Astaxanthin A Good Sunscreen?
Jasmine asks...I actually saw that Eve Pearl uses astaxanthin in her make up which is meant to be a natural sunscreen. Apparently it doesn't make you look whitish like other sunscreens and being a super anti oxidant its great for ...
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I love to help people improve their lives. I always try to find the right techniques to make life easier, the right products to make tasks faster so that I can be more productive, and spend more time with my 8 month old daughter and my husband. Hopefully some of the things that I have found can help you in your life and home as well. ~ Brianna Lane