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SPF Sunscreen Smarts: The 5 Rules for Every Skin Type

Dorothy Tan

Tags Face, Gorgeous Skin, Protection, Sun, Tips

If there’s one must-have that’s universal for any skin type, it’s SPF sunscreen. Sure, you probably know  already that you should  be applying it to exposed skin parts daily—even when the forecast calls for rain—but you may not be maximizing your protection. Once UV rays sneak in, you’ll be at risk for skin cancer and premature aging, by the way of wrinkles, lines and brown spots (yes, this isn’t just for your face, it goes for your body too). Read on for tips on making the most of your SPF sunscreen application: 1. Carve out enough time to apply sunscreen:...


Skin Detox: How To Give Your Skin A Break From Too Many Products

Dorothy Tan

Tags A Flawless Face, Gorgeous Skin

Sometimes less is more, and using too many products can actually lead to congested, dull and unhealthy skin.

Try It or Skip It? Unique Beauty Tricks That Celebrities Swear By

Dorothy Tan

Tags Gorgeous Skin

The weirdest one of the lot would have to be reality TV star Snooki's skincare tip: she uses cat litter to exfoliate her skin.

Handle Those Sunspots! 3 Great Ways to Stop Spots On Skin

Dorothy Tan

Tags skin, Skin Concerns, skincare, spots, Sun

Of course, we can’t say this enough—sunscreen is your weapon against UV rays. But there are some other ways to keep those rays from causing damage.

The Itch: What Causes Eczema & How To Deal With It

Dorothy Tan

Tags Uncategorized

Statistcally, one to three percent of the adult population suffer from eczema, a skin diseases that causes its victims to experience a hard-to-ignore prickly itch, alongside other unpleasant symptoms like red, flaky skin. While science could not yet pin-point what causes eczema, nor has it found a cure for it, there are still ways to prevent flare-ups and to help sooth skin irritated by the condition. According to Diane Dunn of the National Eczema Association, moisturizing is key as the disease is believed to be caused by a defect in the skin barrier that results in its inability to retain moisture. Keeping...