Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Tone Your Skin for Summer


Summer Sun is Out.... 
                So How Do You Help Your Skin Tone Up?

In addition to toning your body for swim suit season... it's a good idea to tone your skin this summer too!

Lotions and toners are a great solution to keep up with the heat, sun and other conditions summer throws our skin. Some lotions like 100% Pure Organic Pomegranate Antioxidant Hydration SPF20 and toners like 100% Pure Organic Rose Hydrosol - Facial Mist actually are formulated to help combat these very environmental agers. 

And this entire process of applying lotions and toners also provide the skin a workout. They do this by removing debris and lipids then delivering moisture as
Kiss My Face Potent & Pure Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer, nutrients and antioxidants deep into skin tissues with Lumessence Lift Face Cream Firming & Protective

Many formulas actually have moisture-bonding properties to fight trans-epidermal water loss like 100% Pure Organic Aqua Boost . This heavy water revitalizes, freshens and gives skin a “drink of water” providing skin with the much-needed moisture content lost daily.

Maximize the Results
At home, these can be used to refresh the skin throughout the day (during the summer they may be chilled in the refrigerator). They specifically can also maintain pH balance and hydration as DNA Floral Bliss Tonic Spray is formulated to do. As well as support a skin-rejuvenating program, and provide antioxidant support with the help of DNA Phyto-Collagen Moisturizer.

Types of Formulas
There’s a lotion and toner for nearly any skin type and geared towards any skin-health goal, and should be matched based on skin needs. Just like  Men's Stock North Woods After Shave Balm is perfectly matched for a man's after shave concerns. 

Also, lotions and toners also make perfect travel companions, because they help regulate and maintain a balanced skin tone and provide all-day nourishment.

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Sun Relief.. What's Best & Why Broadband Now??

New Rules on Sunscreen.... 
             The Food and Drug Administration.

Apparently, claims like:
  • moisturizing your skin
  • to protecting against 37 different spectrums of light
  • being waterproof
  • sweat proof
  • bulletproof, and so on.
Will not be enough!
Now all Sunscreens must offer "BroadBand Protection" , if that's what they claim! Sunscreens must equally protect against two kinds of the sun’s radiation: 
UVB (the kind that causes sunburns) and UVA (the kind that causes wrinkles).

No more Waterproof claims... because that's simply not true. You can’t actually have sunscreen that is water or sweat proof, it’s impossible. What the FDA will allow companies to do is make claims on how many minutes the product will remain water resistant based on clinical tests.

No claims that a product will prevent sunburn or reduce risks of skin cancer and early skin aging unless it has an SPF rating of at least 15.

Now... Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
40 to 60 percent of all sunscreens on the market today are made with a laundry list of chemicals.  The most common chemical ingredients in non-mineral sunscreens include octinoxate, oxybenzone (a form of benzophenone), octisalate, and avobenzone.
In addition to increased cancer rates, these unstable chemicals have also been linked to hormone imbalance, dysfunctions in sexual development and function, as well as birth defects because of their estrogen-like effects.

Scientists have also been researching the ability of these chemicals to permeate the skin and enter the bloodstream, causing a slew of other damaging effects. Each of these chemicals – oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone – work as penetration enhancers, meaning they are easily absorbed by the skin, and the longer they sit on the skin, the more threat they pose.

The Solution....

Remember to always opt for an SPF30 and avoid chemical-based formulas. Instead seek out formulas with a natural zinc barrier like Aubrey Organics Natural Sun SPF 30+ Active Lifestyles Tropical Scent. 

NaturalOrganicBody provides formulas which are mineral-based and use zinc,  a natural reflective shield, blocking the sun’s damaging rays without injecting the body with harmful chemicals.

Here are a few ideas for achieving a desired texture, color or outcome. For instance, to eliminate dryness or create a creamier feel, 100% Pure Argon Oil Hydrating Facial Moisturizer SPF30 will leave you feeling smooth and protected. If you are looking for a tinted formula with SPF try 100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizer 

There’s no question – UV protection is absolutely essential.. especially when most people don’t use enough sunscreen, the American Academy of Dermatology claims that we use about one fourth of the amount of sunscreen we should use and we don’t re-apply as often as we should either.
So, remember to slather up before you hit the sun this summer!