Straightforward and honest advice to help you look your best! Skin care and grooming tutorials, product reviews, and tips, all for YOU! Here you will find hand-picked product recommendations, interesting articles, and helpful hints to improve your skin and skin care routine....and whatever else floats my boat!
This weeks musical inspiration is Jessie J! I really don't like her as much as I like her MUSIC. This song has been all over the radio but I love it everytime it comes on!
Looks like its going to be a beautiful week here in Philadelphia, so I'm in a great mood! Pump up the jams and shake yo booty!
She was obviously more concerned with finding the LARGEST pair of sunglasses she could wear that day...
ANYWAYS... Sunscreen works in one of two ways: Chemical sunscreens are filters. They reduce the amount of destructive UV radiation that gets through to your skin. Chemical sunscreens generally contain chemicals (duh!) that absorb both UVB (remember B = Burning) and UVA (remember A = aging) radiation.
On the other hand, physical sunscreens are sunblocks. As suggested by the name, they provide a physical barrier from UVA and UVB light.
Quick & Dirty BENEFITS of using Sunscreen:
By using a "broad-spectrum" (UVA and UVB blocking) sunscreen daily, you can protect your skin from sun damage and premature aging a.k.a. wrinkles, age spots, and the dreaded leather-like texture that is all too common! There is even evidence that regular use of sunscreen might help repair damage. Awesome!
I have always said to use a daily moisturizer with an SPF (sun protection factor) of AT LEAST 15. However, The American Academy of Dermatology says to select a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. You should also pick a physical block - look on the label for ingredients like zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide. However, whether you choose a cream or lotion - or even an oil-free product - is a matter of personal preference!
Here is a video that explains the basics of skin care by Yours Truly.