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Hello everyone! A while back, I posted a quiz to help you   determine your face shape .  I also told you that knowing your face shape is essential when choosing your  eyebrow shape   and glasses , among other things.   (If you are not sure what your face shape is, click here  to take the quiz.  And to  choose the most flattering eyebrow shape, click here .)   Today's post will help you choose the best sunglasses for your face shape.  If you want to find out more keep reading! Different sunglasses look better on different face shapes.    Sure, you could try different sunglasses out until you find a pair that work for you, but if you need a little help, check out these tips... Heart-shaped face: Any frames that are wider on the top than they are on the bottom work well. Round face shape: Oversized, rectangular, and angular frames set off roundness. Oval face shape:  You can pull off any round or square frame. ...

Hello everyone! My previous post was all about SPF and  misconceptions about sunscreen .  Read it  here .  Today's post is about sunscreen ingredients you should avoid ! So, what�s wrong with our sunscreens? Research has found that many sunscreens contain chemicals that mess with our hormones and can play a significant role in cancer development.  You should avoid these chemicals and find a safer alternative .     More on  Campaign for Safe Cosmetics . Active ingredients in sunscreens come in two forms,  mineral  and non-mineral/ chemical  filters.  Each ingredient has different uses for protecting the skin and keeping its stability under sunlight.  Yet each may be  hazardous to human health .  The most common sunscreens on the market contain chemical filters.  These products typically include a combination of two or more of these active ingredients:  oxybenzone ,  avobenzone ,  octi...

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. ...