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Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comSince sunscreens come in so many different SPFs (ranging from around 2 to 100), is the higher number always better? Is an SPF that is too high actually bad for you, and what SPF do you really need?
Why I regularly use sunscreens that are at least SPF 30
For every day use, I always [...]Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:59:59 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comI think I’ve finally found a moisturizer that actually moisturizes well, doesn’t clog pores, contains lots of antioxidants, and comes in stable packaging! For years I either find moisturizers that work great, but that don’t have any antioxidants, or I find a product that clogs pores, or one that does contain antioxidants, but [...]Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:21:59 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comDo you ever use skin care products that feel like they are burning your skin? It may be ironic, but certain sunscreens cause my skin to feel like it’s burning, and when I wear the offending sunscreen in the sun, the burning gets even worse! The use of retinol products can definitely make [...]Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:29:16 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comRetinol, the main ingredients in the product Green Cream, is one of the best anti-aging skin care ingredients because it’s been proven to help with fine lines, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin texture, acne, and it helps achieve smoother, brighter looking skin.
Green Cream - Level 6
Even though I normally use TX Systems Afirm for my [...]Sat, 28 Jun 2008 10:24:25 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comThere are so few drugstore sunscreens that have Zinc Oxide in them, my preferred sunscreen ingredient, but I noticed a few stores carry Solar Sense Clear Zinc products. Even though Blue Lizard is my favorite drugstore sunscreen, I wanted to try something new.
Solar Sense Clear Zinc Sport Stick For Face
I picked up the [...]Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:05:43 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comIf you’ve been lucky enough to figure out how to keep your acne at bay, and prevent future breakouts, then you obviously feel a huge sense of relief. But what do you do when acne breakouts come back?
I’ve been relatively acne-free for a few years now. I had pretty significant adult acne which took a [...]Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:47:22 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comI recently received some L’Oreal Skin Genesis products to test - the Oil-Free Lotion and the Serum Concentrate. I love testing new products, however, if you read my avoid alcohol in cosmetics post, you’ll see that I had previously blasted the Serum Concentrate, although to be fair, I hadn’t tried it til now.
L’Oreal [...]Sun, 15 Jun 2008 08:36:13 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comWhat are your summer beauty must-haves? Now that it’s 105 degrees, or super hot and sticky in most parts of the country, what can’t you live without? My friend was just in town visiting, and we were out all day yesterday gallivanting in the sweltering heat. Now she’s off to San Francisco, where [...]Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:00:27 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comNow instead of having to go to the tanning salon to get a spray tan, you can do it in the comfort of your own home!
L’Oreal Sublime Bronze ProPerfect Airbrush
I’ve never gotten a tan-in-a-can before, so using this product was new for me. According to the directions, you are supposed to spray the product continuously [...]Sun, 08 Jun 2008 09:38:37 +0000
Copyright 2008 SavvySkin.comIf you’ve flown anywhere in the last few years, then you know that being able to bring all of your favorite beauty products is a big challenge, especially if you don’t check bags! And squeezing all of your necessities into a quart-sized ziplock bag is nearly impossible, plus most products exceed the 2 [...]