…hours, the SPF can drop by as much as 50% after just 40 minutes in water and possibly faster in salt water. Sunscreens labeled waterproof (technically “water-resistant”) should offer at least 80 minutes of protection. For non-swimmers, water-resistant sunscreens last…
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…While the word on wipes is to stop using them altogether, both antimicrobial soaps and chemical sunscreens have good alternatives: regular soap and water; and sunscreens that use minerals to block UV-rays. —Mary Carpenter Read more well-being posts here. …
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iStock SUNSCREENS. OY. When it comes to finding one, I feel a little like Goldilocks. Except I have yet to find a product that’s just perfect. I want a sunscreen with a high SPF factor—more than 30. I know, I…
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…safe) rating are titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, both found in mineral sunscreens. While unlikely, come November, the FDA could make all chemical sunscreen ingredients illegal. Another warning in the 2019 FDA “proposed” requirements: to protect sunscreens from excessive heat…
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…enough? What about sensitive skin? Can I use last year’s tube? Help! A: As you may have guessed, there’s no such thing as a vegetable sunscreen (I googled it). So I’ll tackle chemical sunscreens first. Those have active ingredients such…
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…in sunscreens; look for The Environmental Working Group’s 2019 guide to sunscreens that comes out this spring.) Incorporating a retinol in your routine is also one that both dermatologists recommend. Says Pugliano, “It can help with fine lines and discoloration…
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iStock SEARCHING FOR a sunscreen can make your head spin. So many differing opinions out there. Scientists say that oxybenzone and octinoxate, common chemicals used in many sunscreens to protect against ultraviolet light, are highly toxic to developing coral and…
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iStock BY SUMMER’S END, even with the best protection, your skin may have simply had too much sun. Sunscreens aren’t always up to snuff, mostly because people generally put on one-third to one-half of the very thick application used for…
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…is why oral polypodium (what’s in Heliocare) and topical antioxidants (or sunscreens containing them) may be recommended for people at highest risk (those with outdoor jobs, a history of skin cancer, sun-sensitive conditions like polymorphous light eruption, or melasma). Waldorf…
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…minutes. The best ultraviolet rays for increasing vitamin D levels occur between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., but vary depending on cloud cover and smog. And sunscreens with SPF as low as 15 can reduce the body’s production of vitamin…
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…like the Colorescience powder sunscreens in a brush system to reapply if I’m outdoors all day. That’s it. To recap: 😴 🌙 gentle, non-soap cleanser retinoid moisturizer 😊 ☀️ broad-spectrum sunscreen If you’re like most women I know, you want…
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…fine to use on both your face and body (so you don’t have to buy two products). And because Waldorf is all about sun protection, she also threw in suggestions for a few good sunscreens. First, her absolute favorite (a…
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…figuratively speaking), and hot-weather activities are poised to go full blast. To that end, we’ve come up with a wanna-have list for the season. Our picks are below: LEFT, NEAR LEFT: Advice about sunscreens constantly changes. Two we like are…
…you need to show off your cheekbones $59, Nordstrom. LEFT: The Environmental Working Group’s 2019 Guide to Sunscreens” ranks mineral-based Coppertone’s Pure and Simple Sunscreen Lotion (6 ounces) a top choice for excellent UVA protection and a good balance…
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…at night she also uses the HA5 hydrating cream. During the day she uses Total Defense and Repair, a SkinMedica sunscreen. (I use one of the sunscreens as well; I bought a tinted version to use as a kind of…
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…your muscles, dig into that granola. Just don’t forget the powdered stuff is there when you need it. —Mary Carpenter Mary Carpenter is the Well-Being editor of MyLittleBird. Look for her story on sunscreens coming later this fall. …
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…often said about skin cancer is that it is always visible. — Mary Carpenter Mary Carpenter is the Well-Being editor of MyLittleBird. Her last post discussed the effect of anger on the heart. Look for Mary’s story on sunscreens coming…
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