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Since we all know that there is no such thing as a safe tan, as part of Beach Week on BellaSugar, I thought it was a perfect time to address all of your questions about finding the best suited sunscreen for your skin type. Here is a five-post roundup of some of my favorite sunscreens for oily, dry, sensitive, combination and normal skin. I hope that you've found this series helpful! And Read more
Welcome back to my five-part series, SPF For Your Skin Type. Today we'll dip into sunscreens specific to normal skin. As you know, having normal skin means that your complexion is clear, the texture is a little bit dewy and the under-tones are pinkish and glowy. You, my dears, are the luckiest of the bunch since most sunscreens are suitable for your skin. As for the rest of you with oily, dry Read more
Summertime is here and that means playing away in the surf and sand. You wouldn't want to spoil the fun with a bad sunburn, a rash or—heaven forbid—a reaction to an SPF now would you? Here are some amazing sunscreens suitable for dry skin. To read about SPFs for oily skin, click here! Erno Laszlo R.E.M SPF 30 Intensive Day Therapy for Normal to Extremely Dry Skin ($78) serves as both a Read more
Hey everybody! Welcome to Beach Week on BellaSugar. Since we all love and adore then sun, but understand just how dangerous its powerful rays are to our skin, we've got to play on the offense. Take precautions when going to the beach, pool or playing outside this summer and slather on the appropriate sunscreen for your skin type. In this first installment of SPF For Your Skin Type, I've Read more
It's hard enough to remember to put on sunscreen when you leave the house, but now you also need to make sure your sunscreen is safe to use. The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2012 Sunscreen Guide, and in order to make the list, a sunscreen must be free of oxybenzone and retinyl palmitate, not have an SPF above 50, and must be broad spectrum (protects against both UVA and UVB Read more
YouTube star and beauty guru Michelle Phan is passionate about making women feel and look their best, and she always has a trick or two up her sleeve. This week, Michelle helps us with tips for reducing acne scars: Hi everyone, Acne scars are more than just difficult to cover up; they can be very personal for many people. If you struggle with the appearance of acne scars, you are not alone! Read more
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Just because you're showing less skin during the colder months doesn't mean you can skimp on a proper skin-care regimen. Dr. Mitchell Chasin, medical director of the Reflections Center for Skin and Body, tells us his top tips for keeping yours hydrated and healthy all season long. Tip #1: Find a body wash that Read more
It's been a long time coming, and after 33 years with no major updates on sunscreen labeling, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cracking down. Starting next year, manufacturers will be required to eliminate SPF confusion by making it clearer as to what level and type of protection sunscreens provide. "These changes will help people make better-informed decisions about how to use Read more
The easiest way to make your makeup look smoother and prettier (and last longer) is to first prepare your skin accordingly. So after you wash your mug and pat it dry, what's next? Find out your go-to guide for getting the skin ready premakeup when you read more. Read more
I'm hitting the beach this weekend, so I wanted to run to the drugstore to quickly grab some sunscreen. Seems easy enough, but when I saw all the different bottles, I just stood and stared. Why are there so many to choose from? It makes it really confusing as a consumer. Being fair-skinned, the SPF is a cinch; I always go for 55 or higher. And because I exercise outdoors and spend time in the Read more
