Sunscreen

A Skincare Mistake (or two)
By Dulcy Published: November 23, 2011

We all make mistakes. And we certainly make them with our skin. I see it as part of the getting to know my skin process. We certainly wouldn’t know what worked and what didn’t if we never gave anything a try. Right?

I think I’ve mentioned my allergy to sunless tanners before - and I’ve made the same mistake several times over by trying different types of sunless tanners, thinking that my skin might accept one better than the other. I eventually figured out that I was allergic to the dye ingredient - dihydroxyacetone - and that was that. No more sunless tanners for me.

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Skin Care Tips, Skincare Products, Sunscreen
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Who Has Time for Skincare?
By Dulcy Published: October 19, 2011

We are all short on time these days. No one wants to hear that their flight is delayed 2 hours, it’ll be an extra 10 minutes for that hamburger the kitchen forgot to make, and 5 minutes seems like an eon of time to spend on your skin.

But say you have an upcoming event (I can name a few on my calendar) in a few weeks, and you want to make sure you’re looking your best. Why not start with your skin? And start now?

First, define.

Define your skin - is it dry, oily, combination, or normal? Choosing products that are right for your skin type is the first step in creating a regimen that is perfectly suited for your pores.

Adopt a daily routine.

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Cleanse, Exfoliate, Moisturize, Protect, Skin Care Tips, Skincare Essentials, Skincare Products, Sunscreen
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Sunscreen Satisfaction
By Dulcy Published: September 07, 2011

This past weekend I didn’t get one spot of sunburn. Woo hoo! But what if I did?

Over the Labor Day weekend I headed to the countryside of West Virginia to visit my sister. One morning, we went kayaking down the Muskingum River, which took about three hours. Although we made one pit stop (to jump off of a rope swing) the majority of our time was spent smack dab in the middle of the river, with no shade to protect us from the sun.

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Protect, Skin Care Tips, Sunscreen
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To Moisturize? or Not to Moisturize?
By Dulcy Published: August 29, 2011

I have moisture on the brain, due to the fact that I just sat through a major hurricane (thanks, Irene). So I decided to dig a little deeper into moisturizers, something which I presumed I should be using every day. Or should I?

The purpose of facial moisturizers isn’t a secret; it corrects, treats, and prevents dry skin. Skin that doesn’t have enough water looks flaky and it can even feel a bit “tight” to the touch (cheeks are prime real estate). Moisturizers contain ingredients like aloe vera, ceramides, dimethicone, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, shea butter, and silicone, all of which help rehydrate your skin, improve your complexion, and even smooth out fine lines and textured skin. It’s kind of like dermatology’s Gatorade.

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Moisturize, Skin Care Treatments, Skincare Products, Sunscreen
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Sunscreen: It's an Everyday Kinda Thing
By Dulcy Published: August 22, 2011

Yesterday was a lazy Sunday, and a stormy one here in New York. Taking full advantage of the conditions, I waited out the passing thunder and rain on my couch for the better part of the morning (and the afternoon...). When the sky seemed to clear, I snuck out on errands. What did I forget?

My sunscreen.

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Prevention, Protect, Skin Cancer, Skin Care Tips, Skincare Products, Sunscreen
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