Make a brilliant discovery. As light illuminates the beauty of a translucent flower petal, a luminous butterfly wing, or a brilliant diamond, a radiant complexion lets your inner beauty shine through. The Tri-Phasic White System is a comprehensive skin brightening system containing five products that work together to minimize the activation, synthesis, and expression phases of the skin discoloration process.
The System includes one of each of the following products and a brochure:
Tri-Phasic White Cleanser
Tri-Phasic White Toner
Tri-Phasic White Essence
Tri-Phasic White Day Milk Lotion
Tri-Phasic White Night Cream
Tri-Phasic White System the scientific method for brilliant skin.
Benefits:
Reduces the appearance of existing dark spots, uneven skin tone, and discoloration for a more brilliant complexion. Prevents the formation of new dark spots and discoloration for luminous, clear skin. Maintains an even, bright skin tone for translucent beauty.
Key Ingredients:
Creatinine a natural compound that helps inhibit pigment expression. (Tri-Phasic White Cleanser)
Fairtrex a non-acid exfoliation complex that helps diminish pigment expression on the surface of the skin by actively removing accumulated skin pigment through chemical exfoliation. (Tri-Phasic White Toner)
Carnosine an antioxidant that calms the skin and targets the activation phase, helping to prevent new skin discolorations. (Tri-Phasic White Toner)
Brightex a proprietary whitening blend that inhibits discoloration synthesis in multiple ways. (Tri-Phasic White Essence)
Hexapeptide-2 works to inhibit the activation of complexion-dimming discoloration from forming. (Tri-Phasic White Milk Lotion )
UVA and UVB sunscreens (SPF 15) help prevent ultraviolet rays the most common cause of activation?from damaging your skin. (Tri-Phasic White Milk Lotion)
Diacetyl boldine?targets the activation phase. (Tri-Phasic White Night Cream)
Usage/ Application:
Morning Regimen
Tri-Phasic White Cleanser
Tri-Phasic White Toner
Tri-Phasic White Essence
Tri-Phasic White Day Milk Lotion
Night Regimen
Tri-Phasic White Cleanser
Tri-Phasic White Toner
Tri-Phasic White Essence
Tri-Phasic White Night Cream
Tri-Phasic White Cleanser
Brighten your complexion every time you cleanse. Tri-Phasic White Cleanser helps inhibit the expression of discoloration on the surface of the skin. Tri-Phasic White Toner Calm your skin. To enhance the skin brightening process, Tri-Phasic White Toner features Fairtrex and carnosine. Tri-Phasic White Essence Reveal your inner beauty. Vital for contributing to a brilliant, translucent skin tone, Tri-Phasic White Essence is formulated with Brightex.
Tri-Phasic White Day Milk Lotion
Maintain a luminous complexion. Tri-Phasic White Day Milk Lotion moisturizes while helping target the daytime factors that can trigger discoloration activation. Tri-Phasic White Night Cream Discover a more brilliant skin tone while you sleep. Specially formulated Tri-Phasic White Night Cream features diacetyl boldine to help target the activation phase.
Tri-Phasic White Radiance Mask
Enjoy a relaxing, full facial treatment that unveils your skin’s natural radiance with Tri-Phasic White Radiance Mask. Designed to enhance the benefits of your Tri-Phasic White regimen, this moisturizing mask features a potent blend of ingredients that works to inhibit the activation and synthesis of skin discoloration. Now you can reveal your brilliant, translucent skin tone and enhance skin softness and pliability.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Sunright BodyBlock SPF 30
Broad spectrum protection. Formulated with Parsol. 1789, Sunright BodyBlock products provide protection against UVA/UVB radiation while helping improve the skin's appearance. Also contains SeaLastin, an ingredient harvested from seaweed found off the coast of France, keeps skin looking and feeling youthful by protecting collagen and elastin.
*Broad spectrum protection screens out the skin aging effects of UVA/UVB/Infrared rays.
*Supplements the skin's collagen and elastin support structures, which are responsible for providing tone and elasticity to the skin.
*Very water-resistant formula allows 80 minutes of uninterrupted water play without having to reapply.
*Light formula rubs in quickly and easily.
*Virtually non-greasy and colorless on the skin-no whitening effect.
Safety-Allergy-Dermatologist Tested.Active Ingredient: Parsol 1789
Ingredients:
Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Tricontanyl PVP, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, SeaLastin (Chlorella Vulgaris Extract), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, PEG-20 Almond Glycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Boron Nitride, Xanthan Gum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol.
Usage
Apply evenly 30 minutes before sun or water exposure. Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or excessive perspiring or anytime after towel drying.
Benefits
*Provides 30 times your natural protection against sunburn.
*Broad spectrum protection screens out the skin aging effects of UVA/UVB/Infrared rays.
*Supplements the skin's collagen and elastin support structures, which are responsible for providing tone and elasticity to the skin.
*Very water-resistant formula allows 80 minutes of uninterrupted water play without having to reapply.
*Light formula rubs in quickly and easily.
*Virtually non-greasy and colorless on the skin-no whitening effect.
Safety-Allergy-Dermatologist Tested.Active Ingredient: Parsol 1789
Ingredients:
Water, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Tricontanyl PVP, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, SeaLastin (Chlorella Vulgaris Extract), Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, PEG-20 Almond Glycerides, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Boron Nitride, Xanthan Gum, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Fragrance, Tetrasodium EDTA, Aminomethyl Propanol, Carbomer, Benzyl Alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol.
Usage
Apply evenly 30 minutes before sun or water exposure. Reapply after 80 minutes of swimming or excessive perspiring or anytime after towel drying.
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Hair Tips

Sleek and sexy hairstyles don? have to take hours to create. If you are comfortable working with your hair, you can design beautiful new styles for yourself in just minutes. Once you know how your hair responds to heat, humidity, rain, styling products and other factors, you can quickly and easily style your hair for any occasion.
Even if you don? know what to expect from your hair, try these unbeatable tips for a quick fix or a lasting style!
Washing and Drying Hair Tips:
Avoid over-washing your hair.
If you can stand it, try not to wash your hair with shampoo every single day. For days that you do not wash your hair, apply a fragrant mist designed especially to refresh tresses.
Don? apply shampoo directly to the top of your head.
Apply shampoo from the nape of the neck first, and then work it through the rest of your hair.
Distribute cleansing and styling products evenly through your hair.
When you apply conditioner, use a comb to spread the product evenly through your hair.
Lessen trauma to your hair.
Try to avoid wrapping your hair in a towel and leaving it twisted up on your head for long. It may be convenient, but it can damage your hair.
Avoid blow-drying your hair everyday.
Allow your hair to dry naturally whenever possible, whether you shower at night or let your hair dry over the weekend.
Hair Styling Tips:
Accessorize!
On days when you just don? have time, go for a ponytail or a headband. Realize that your hair can look really cute even if you don? spend a long time styling it.
Experiment with color.
If you find yourself constantly bored with your hair, a new color might be all you need to add some zest to your appearance. Still a little wary of dying your hair? Try a brand that washes out in eight shampoos.
Opt for a new haircut.
Colors and accessories do lend a lot to a hairstyle; however, haircuts are the true standby for a new look.
Select styling tools to vary your look.
Curling irons, flatirons, combs, pins, clips and an assortment of brushes offer nice diversity for hairstyles.
If all else fails, wear it straight.
If you don? feel like fighting with your hair today, wear it down. For hair that behaves rather well, consider letting your hair dry naturally. If your hair requires more maintenance, apply a gentle styling product to prevent frizzy hair. Remember, a sexy, straight hairstyle can be perfect with any outfit, for any occasion.
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
Sexy And Stylish Dress

Sexy and stylish dress whether it's casual or formal. Make sure to get the right fit for your body.
In order for you to determine if it's the right fit, check the armhole. It should be cut low enough to fit your arms and the side of the breast but if it? tight it will grab and show side of your bra.
The chest should fit comfortable to your breast without flattening and the back of the dress should be smooth no bumps, rolls or bulges.
There should be no crease on the tummy. It should fit nicely along the sides to enhance your curves.
In a loose or fuller dress it should touch and flare slightly below the hips and if it? fitted it hug the hips and enhance your curves.
The thigh of the dress should be smooth and not tight. The length will vary on what looks good on you. It could be mid-calf, mid-thigh, ankle or floor level.
Styles:
Wrap Around Dress
This style has a good balancing effect. It could be halter, high or low neckline, with or without sleeves. It? either a wrap style at the front and zip at the back or wrap around the body and tie around the waist.
This style defines your waist and cleavage. This is good for round figure women. It conceals the bust and tummy making your waist look smaller. This style is also good for curvy women, petite and for long and slender.
Spaghetti Straps
It is popular now a day. This is good for women who has full chest, broad shoulder women. It gives more support than a strapless dress.
The cut of the neckline can vary. It could have a horizontal cut on the chest or a cut that go slightly to the center to show off a little cleavage. This style can be worn by most of the body types.
Sexy Dresses
Strapless style is sexy and sophisticated. It shows off your arms and shoulder and defines them creating balance. This is good if you have broad shoulder they cut with an angular line but this will not work with women with small shoulder.
There? also halter dress that comes in different styles. It can be ruffled halter in which ruffles runs along the neckline, keyhole which wrap across the bust creating a small open area on cleavage, there? plunge halter and x-front that minimize the bust and torso. There is also cowl halter which hangs loosely from shoulder at the neckline.
Little Black Dress
This has horizontal neckline that runs along the collar bone or extend to boat neck. This style maximizes your bust and defines your shoulder. The bottom is slightly tapered like a column skirt.
This dress is one of your basic wardrobes. You can use it to work, wear it for evening dinner or other occasion. Accessorize it with a shawl or scarf in the evening or a casual jacket or cardigan for day time. It is important to focus on the fit and balance. To avoid fading look for wool or durable cotton this fabric can stand several washing.
Skirt Styles That Suit You Best
Skirts Hemline focuses on your body, the style and the shoes you are wearing.
There? no rule about hem length. It your choice what length you want as long as you it look good on you.
If you have a nice leg then you can show them. If you have skinny legs you can wear your longer skirts around mid calf but if you have heavy legs long skirt will look better.
Different kinds of skirt styles
A-line Skirt
This style is small and slim at the waist and hug perfectly around your waist and hips and graduates to a fuller bottom. Just like letter A. Length is knee level and just below it. The style is perfect for women that have big hips and thighs. The A shape of the skirt doesn? allow the fabric to cling to the part you want to conceal.
Pencil Skirt
This style is can be use by every body type but this will look best for women who has curvy figure because the slightly tapered bottom shows off the curve. Just consider the length. It should be knee level or a little above knee. This works for both long and short waist.
Tube Skirt
It is similar fit and style with pencil skirt but it? longer in length. The length stops at the ankle. This style is good for women with curves, for petite and for women who has wider top and smaller bottom.
Asymmetrical Skirt
This style has an uneven hemline which is usually longer on the other side. It creates a line and curve by drawing the angles of the body. This style conceals part of your legs and for women who has heavy thighs. The fit should be good not to tight and not to loose.
Column Skirt
This style is good in lengthening the body line so this will look best if you are tall and leggy. Rounded figure and women who has narrower hips can use this style. It also conceals big ankle and calves because the length stops on the ankle or just below it.
What To Consider In Buying Pants

In choosing the right pants for your body type consider the length and style, the rise low or high rise and the size of your hips, thigh and butt. To get the right fit for you the waist should fit comfortably.
There should be no gap at the side or back and once you bend the waistband should not dig into your tummy. The hips and butt should hug nicely over your curves without forming any bunch. The front pocket should lie flat.
Check the thighs too, there should be no bumps, if they have then the pants thigh area is tight. The length is important too. When you are wearing long pants make sure that the hem should be level to the bottom of your heel.
Low rise pants are good for short waist and women with big bottom. This rise make the torso appear longer and it minimize hips and thigh making your butt look smaller. As for high rise it is good for women who has long waist.
It shortens the length of their body by elevating your waistline. For women with big belly area high rise acts as a girdle. The higher the rise then covers more of area you want to conceal.
The size of your bottom, hip and thigh also matter. If you have big bottom use a slightly low rise pants with back pockets but make sure that the size of the pockets is proportion. Low rise pants makes your butt look smaller. If you small bottom wear pants that are fitted in the seat. They hug the smallest part of your curve and it makes your bottom look bigger.
For women who have bigger hips and thighs wear a boot cut pants. This will look good on you. This will make your thigh look slimmer. The flare balances your lower part with the hips. But if you don? have hips or smaller hips choose pants with pocket. They add size and fullness to you hips. Slightly tapered pants will help too. It makes your hips appear wider.
Pants pocket add an extra quarter inch or more to the hips depending on the style and the fabric. That is why it is important to consider the size of the pocket if you have small butt, big butt or no butt at all.
There? different styles of pockets there? side pocket and it runs vertically along the seam and it? almost invisible. There? slash pocket that runs diagonally across the hips, coin pocket a small pocket about 3 inches just under the waistband and there is also scoop pocket that you can find on a jeans.
There are things to consider when choosing the length and leg style of your pants. Short and skinny pants like Capri and clam diggers are not good on heavy or short legs. It? better to use long pants. There is no problem if you have long legs. You can use Capri, cropped pants and clam digger they will look good on you.
Longer flared pants are good for women who have thick ankles it conceals the bad spot. Boot cut pants is good for women who have bigger hips and thigh it creates a sense of balance in you lower portion. Always remember that balance is important when dressing up.
Different Styles of Bra

When buying a bra consider the style and fit. Make sure that you have the basic colors like black, nude and white. The rest of the colors will follow.
The style should go with your wardrobe. Look for a seamless one to eliminate lines. There are several kinds of bra. There? T-shirt bra, convertible, racer back, demi-cup, soft cup and push-up bra.
They could be with underwire or no underwire like the soft cup. Underwire bra gives more support and lifts the shape. They are good for full figured women.
A convertible bra comes in handy. They can save your day. Straps can be converted to crisscrosss, halter, strap set wide and there? some that can be racer back style. This will depend on the clothes that you will wear. Another kind of convertible bra is the low back bra converter. This style lowers your bra back strap so you can wear low back and backless fashions, and still have the support you need.
T-shirt bras are smooth seamless and molded. They support and comfort. Demi cup has low cut neckline that reveals more of the upper breast. If you have low neckline dress or tops this bra is good.
Some of the bra has front closure. This style eliminates the hooks and bumps on the back.
The only thing is the size is less adjustable. There? only one hook. If you are small busted woman a padded bra is good for you. It gives balance to your figure. For women who has large breast look for a minimizer bra. They reduce the size of the breast.
If you want to create cleavage and sexy look use a push up bra. They are designed to raise the breast to create cleavage.
How to get the right fit
Band size
Measure the area around your ribcage directly under the bust with a tape measure. Use inches. Make sure the tape measure rest smoothly on your skin.
If you have the size add 5 inches to you measurement. (Example 29 + 5 = 34?band size)
Cup size
Measure around your bust but make sure you are holding to the fullest point around your bust but not too tight. Once you get the measurement subtract the band size from it. Each addition inch represents a cup size. A is one inch difference, B is two inches difference, C is 3 inches difference and D if there? a 4 inches difference.
Diamond Bikini

The most expensive piece of diamond apparel ever made had its debut in the 2006 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue. Designer Susan Rosen worked with Steinmetz Diamonds to create the ultimate bikini.
The bikini is made up of over 150 carats of D Flawless diamonds, some of the rarest in the world including a 51ct D Flawless Pear Shape, a 30ct D Flawless Emerald Cut, a pair of 15ct D Flawless Rounds and a pair of 8ct D Flawless Pear Shapes. All of the diamonds are free of inclusions, or nature's birthmarks, making the sparkle and brilliance unsurpassable. That, coupled with perfect D colored stones, which are set in platinum, makes the bikini truly extraordinary.
This gorgeous diamond bikini reflects the eternal love and beauty of women.
Long Lasting Stunning Nails

1. Start at the center of the nail and wiping toward the tip when removing old nail polish.
2. Use a cuticle remover cream instead of cutting your delicate skin.
3. Always file in one direction. The nails weaken and break easily if you nail it back and forth motion.
4. Buffing is good on your nails it boosts circulation and encourages nail growth.
5. The right way of mixing your polish is rolling the bottle between your palms. Shaking it will cause air bubbles.
6. Use a base coat before your color applying it same way with your nail polish.
7. Make sure that the first coat is completely dry before applying the second coat to prevent formation of bubbles.
8. To remove excess or slip- ups. Use a wooden cuticle remover and make sure the polish is dry.
9. Avoid direct contact with chemicals and some household products. Always use gloves.
10. Use a hand moisturizer in the morning and in the evening.
Easy Makeover

Olive Skin
Use a tinted moisturizer instead of regular moisturizer but if you have dry skin you use tinted one at the top. To conceal your dark under eye circles. Use a yellow-toned concealer to blend nicely and cover it with a loose powder. Apply powder on your forehead and other shiny part of your face. Use a sheer, berry or plum color lipstick on your lips. You will sure look great.
Fair Skin
Use a moisturizer and foundation with SPF 15. They will protect your skin against the sun. Apply translucent powder to set your foundation. Then stroke peach blush on your cheeks. You can use the same one to line your eyelids too. Apply extra coat of mascara and use a sheer red lipstick for a quick finish.
Rosy Skin
Cover your blemishes and your uneven skin tones with a concealer same shade with your skin. Then apply a berry shade liquid gel blush with your fingers on your cheeks. Put on brown mascara onto your upper and lower lashes. Before applying your lipstick use a tinted balm but if you have rosy lips, apply clear gloss.
Dark Skin
Use an oil free makeup. Apply foundation using your fingers or sponge. Use a powder that will match your skin to set the foundation. Then a stroke of brownish red blush will look great on you. Finish it with a coffee or copper colored lip gloss on lips.
Goldy Look For All Skin Types

Every skin tone can wear the new smoky eye-just use the right color shadow! Check out this goldy looks and see what? good for you.
For Olive Skin Tone
1. A true gold cream shadow is best for olive-toned skin.
2. Blend it over your lids and under your lower lashes, concentrating around your lash lines to make your dark eyelashes really pop!
For Tawny Skin Tone
1. Using a chubby pale gold shadow pencil anything brighter could clash with yellow-toned skin. 2. Smooth over your lids from your lash lines to just below your brows.
For Fair Skin Tone
1. Apply a dab of concealer to lids so the shadow will look more intense on your fair skin.
2. Then sweep a honey yellow shadow from lash lines to creases, then under lower lashes.
For Dark Skin Tone
1. Dip a damp eye shadow brush in a bright yellow loose shadow.
2. Make a ?inch-thick line along your top lash lines, then a thinner one beneath your lower lashes.
3. The two lines should look edgy, not clownish.
Sexy Lips Tips

1. Apply emollient balm before putting the color. This is will hydrate your lips and make an even tone.
2. With a short and light strokes. Use a neutral colored pencil to trace around the perimeter of your lips. After it? done you can use desired color pencil you want to fill in your entire mouth.
3. To increase the size of your lips use a matching gloss or high shine lipstick. Apply the gloss or lipstick with a lip brush to make sure that color is evenly distributed.
4. To prevent bleeding dab a translucent powder around the edges of your lips.
Strawberries Healthy Benefits

Strawberries may be the most effective of the five most commonly consumed berries at eliminating cancer cells, according to a recent study conducted at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. The researchers tested extracts of six berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, blackberries and cranberries - to determine their ability to induce cancer cell death.
Strawberries account for 75% of the fresh berry volume sold at retail, followed by blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries, in descending order.
Strawberries and other berries contain high levels of the phytochemicals that are believed to be responsible for the protective effects of diets high in fruits and vegetables against chronic illnesses.
Health & Beauty Tips
The way you view aging may affect how well you age. Older people who have more negative stereotypes about aging have greater hearing loss over time than people with more positive views on aging. Focus on the advantages of age and expect to be as healthy as you can be. It's important to take care of your emotional health and well-being.
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."Oprah WinfreyTV Personality, Producer and Author
Learn how you can protect your skin which is the largest organ of your body, against sun damage.
Keep your skin looking healthy and beautiful all year long. Protect your skin from the sun. People who do not protect their skin from the damaging sun rays, end up with tough, dry and blotchy looking skin, or worse. Some people have a "leathery looking" skin.
"SPF" means Sun Protection Factor.
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN & SUNBLOCK!
According to the latest developments in skin care research any Sun Protection Product that is lower than SPF 15 is not adequate enough. When a sun protection product starts at SPF 30 it is called a Sunblock. A truly effective barrier that is used to protect the skin is SPF 30 and higher.
It's particularly important to use on children since sun damage is cumulative. In times of an increasing ozone hole and environmental pollution it is important to wear a suitable protection against irreversible sun damage. Extensive sunbathing leads to painful sunburn and even worse to skin defects. Today, the results of extreme exposure to sunlight is the main topic of scientific discussions, premature aging and skin cancer.
Once the cutaneous cells are injured, it is passed on at every cell division, which will ultimately lead to wrinkles, weathered-looking, leather-like skin or potentially skin cancer.
The Sun Protection Filter represents the time one can stay in the sun before getting a light sunburn. SPF 15 means sun unaccustomed skin possesses a natural protection capacity for approximately 10 minutes of sun exposure without getting sunburned. Consequently, products containing SPF 15 allow one to stay in the sun 15 times longer than products without a Sun Protection Filter.
Most sun damage occurs during regular activities such as walking to and from the car etc., without wearing a sunblock. European and North American numbers for sunscreen (SPF) are different. Our Sunblock SPF 32 equals SPF 48 in North America.
How to Determine Your Skin Type
Here is a simple test to use to determine YOUR TRUE SKIN TYPE and select the product that will benefit your skin.
In the morning, when your skin is free of makeup, wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat it dry. Don't apply any moisturizer or toner. After one hour, check your face in a mirror and then press a single facial tissue to the forehead, nose (both sides), chin and cheeks. It is best to lay the tissue on the face and press all these areas with your fingers.
A Normal skin type will not show any oil on the tissue. Your skin will feel a little tight or taut and your pores will be real fine. Almost not noticeable.
Combination skin - your T- zone, which is your forehead, nose and chin area., is shiny and shows oil on the tissue, butyour cheeks are dry and normal.
Oily Skin makes your entire face look shiny when you look in the mirror, and you will see traces of oil on the tissue from every part of your face.
Dry skin feels and looks tight. It can also look flaky and leaves absolutely no traces of oil on the tissue.
Sensitive Skin is usually thin. You may see red capillaries - broken blood vessels. Cheeks or other parts of your face may be extra red or could even have a skin disorder which is called "Rosacea". Usually, there is no oil on the tissue, but you could still have an oily T-Zone.
All skin types (even if you're in your 40s) can be subject to acne due to hormonal changes. Generally, acneic skin tends to be oily with large pores, blackheads and pustules. You may find your skin breaks out easily and blemishes are prominent. Acne and acneic skin must be treated with products that are developed specifically for this condition.
"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate."Oprah WinfreyTV Personality, Producer and Author
Learn how you can protect your skin which is the largest organ of your body, against sun damage.
Keep your skin looking healthy and beautiful all year long. Protect your skin from the sun. People who do not protect their skin from the damaging sun rays, end up with tough, dry and blotchy looking skin, or worse. Some people have a "leathery looking" skin.
"SPF" means Sun Protection Factor.
EVERYTHING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT SUNSCREEN & SUNBLOCK!
According to the latest developments in skin care research any Sun Protection Product that is lower than SPF 15 is not adequate enough. When a sun protection product starts at SPF 30 it is called a Sunblock. A truly effective barrier that is used to protect the skin is SPF 30 and higher.
It's particularly important to use on children since sun damage is cumulative. In times of an increasing ozone hole and environmental pollution it is important to wear a suitable protection against irreversible sun damage. Extensive sunbathing leads to painful sunburn and even worse to skin defects. Today, the results of extreme exposure to sunlight is the main topic of scientific discussions, premature aging and skin cancer.
Once the cutaneous cells are injured, it is passed on at every cell division, which will ultimately lead to wrinkles, weathered-looking, leather-like skin or potentially skin cancer.
The Sun Protection Filter represents the time one can stay in the sun before getting a light sunburn. SPF 15 means sun unaccustomed skin possesses a natural protection capacity for approximately 10 minutes of sun exposure without getting sunburned. Consequently, products containing SPF 15 allow one to stay in the sun 15 times longer than products without a Sun Protection Filter.
Most sun damage occurs during regular activities such as walking to and from the car etc., without wearing a sunblock. European and North American numbers for sunscreen (SPF) are different. Our Sunblock SPF 32 equals SPF 48 in North America.
How to Determine Your Skin Type
Here is a simple test to use to determine YOUR TRUE SKIN TYPE and select the product that will benefit your skin.
In the morning, when your skin is free of makeup, wash your face with a mild cleanser and pat it dry. Don't apply any moisturizer or toner. After one hour, check your face in a mirror and then press a single facial tissue to the forehead, nose (both sides), chin and cheeks. It is best to lay the tissue on the face and press all these areas with your fingers.
A Normal skin type will not show any oil on the tissue. Your skin will feel a little tight or taut and your pores will be real fine. Almost not noticeable.
Combination skin - your T- zone, which is your forehead, nose and chin area., is shiny and shows oil on the tissue, butyour cheeks are dry and normal.
Oily Skin makes your entire face look shiny when you look in the mirror, and you will see traces of oil on the tissue from every part of your face.
Dry skin feels and looks tight. It can also look flaky and leaves absolutely no traces of oil on the tissue.
Sensitive Skin is usually thin. You may see red capillaries - broken blood vessels. Cheeks or other parts of your face may be extra red or could even have a skin disorder which is called "Rosacea". Usually, there is no oil on the tissue, but you could still have an oily T-Zone.
All skin types (even if you're in your 40s) can be subject to acne due to hormonal changes. Generally, acneic skin tends to be oily with large pores, blackheads and pustules. You may find your skin breaks out easily and blemishes are prominent. Acne and acneic skin must be treated with products that are developed specifically for this condition.
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