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Hello everyone! Believe it or not, there are still a lot of misconceptions about sunscreen.  Today's post aims at clarifying some of those misconceptions.  Let's get started! Truth or Fiction? You don't need sunscreen if you have dark skin or already have a tan.   Fact: Everybody, regardless of race, ethnic origins and skin type is subject to the damaging effects of exposure to the sun.  Sunscreen, with SPF-30 provides twice as much protection as SPF-15.   Fact: NO.  Here's an  SPF guide: SPF 15 - 1/15 of the UVB rays get through to your skin - blocking about 93%. SPF 30 - 1/30 of the UVB rays get through to your skin - blocking about 97%.  SPF 50 - 1/50 of the UVB rays get through to your skin - blocking about 98%. Waterproof sunscreen provides "all day protection" and does not need to be re-applied.   Fact:  Waterproof sunscreens loses some of their effectiveness after 40 minutes.  Cloudy days limit the power of the sun's rays.   Fact: 80% of the sun

Hello everyone! Who needs toxic beauty products when you can make your own all-natural products for a fraction of the cost?!   Coconut oil  beauty products are the most popular beauty products on the market.  I love coconut oil!  You can make everything from  toothpaste  to  sunscreen  using  coconut oil  as the main ingredient.   Check out these blog posts to learn more/view additional   DIY beauty recipes using coconut oil : Natural pre-dye hair treatment DIY: Nourishing body scrub DIY: Natural deodorant DIY: Blemish killer stick 5 Ways to use coconut oil in your beauty routine More ways to use coconut oil in your beauty routine  And for more recipes, check out this i nfographic by   Health Perch :   A guide to homemade coconut oil beauty products . "A Guide to Homemade Coconut Oil Beauty Products" on Health Perch I have tried all of these recipes, except two; the eyeliner and the sunscreen.  What's your  favourite way to use coconut oil?   Also, if you like to try som

Hello everyone! I hope you had a great week!  Today I will be showing you what I bought from Born Pretty Store .  If you have never heard of BPS , read this first:   Have you heard of Born Pretty? Let's get started!  The very first thing that I added to my shopping cart was this   colour changing rose red lip balm .  I actually bought two and I'm very glad I did.  This lip balm is fantastic!  The green looking product you can see below, is actually a very moisturising , long-lasting pink lip balm.  And, it stays on for hours without fading! ? BUY HERE I also bought some jewellery and accessories , namely; four pairs of earrings, two necklaces and a wrist watch.  Take a look:   BUY HERE   BUY HERE BUY HERE BUY HERE   BUY HERE BUY HERE BUY HERE And from the hair decorations section, I bought some hair pins.  The site shows a pack of 60 hair pins but instead I got three packs of 20.  It does not make any difference to me but I just wanted to let you know! BUY HERE I also ordered

Hello everyone! This is my third " Acne Awareness Month " post.  If you want to read the  previous  two, here are the links: Acne awareness month | Managing your acne Acne awareness month | Get over acne Today's post is about the different types of acne and how they can be treated .  If you are battling acne, you probably already know that, there are different types of acne.   Whiteheads  or  blackheads .   Papules , pustules and nodules .  So why do you need to learn all these names?  Because  knowledge is the best weapon .   The infographic below details treatments plans for each type of acne , whether its mild , moderate or severe . Via:  Effortless Skin Let me know your thoughts.  If you have any advice or tips to share, please comment below, I�d love to hear from you.

Hello everyone! In yesterday's post I talked about  Acne Awareness Month   and I also gave   12 tips   that can help you   manage your acne .  You can read the post   here . Today I want to give you some acne facts that can help you deal with your acne. Who Gets Acne ? Acne is the most common skin disease.  People of all races and ages get acne.  But it is most common in teenagers and young adults.  An estimated 80 percent of all people between the ages of 11 and 30 have acne outbreaks at some point.  Some people in their forties and fifties still get acne. What Causes Acne? Acne is a clogged pore .  Therefore, acne is caused by: a pore�s opening being blocked, excess production of sebum (the substance in the pores), or a combination of both factors. Doctors think certain factors might cause it : The hormone increase in teenage years  Hormone changes during pregnancy Heredity (if your parents had acne, you might get it, too) Some types of medicine Some skincare, make-up and hai

Hello everyone! The American Acne and Rosacea Society (AARS) declared June,  National Acne Awareness Month  back in 2009 to bring awareness to the issue and inform health care providers about acne.   As I already told you, I've been  battling  acne since I was 11 or 12 years old and it is not easy.  Today I want to give you some tips : Wash your face twice a day and after sweating . Commit to washing you face before and after your workout.  Sweat can get trapped under your make-up and potentially cause acne, and post-workout session sweat can cause more acne. Be gentle with your skin . Use gentle products, such as those that are alcohol-free.  Don't forget to change your pillowcases regularly.   If you use your cases for days on end without changing them, they can cause the dead skin cells and other bacteria transfer on your face. Wipe your glasses.  If you wear glasses regularly, "dirt" (oil, sweat, make-up) will quickly build-up on the frames and nose piece. Th