Make up rescue in the heat
September 1, 2008 at 11:01 am | Posted in beauty, make up, skin, Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: face, foundation, make up rescue, oil, oily skin, shine, skin, t-sone, T-zone
Ok so it’s not been that sunny but it has still been hot. And heat can mean drama on the image front especially if you use poor quality make up. Here’s some tips:
For the complexion – the paper trick
Most of the sebaceous glands, which produce most of the unwanted shine in the heat are found in the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin). Use blotting papers to mattify your skin in these areas. Unlike powder, the thin sheets of paper don’t deposit a new layer on the face – they simply absorb perspiration and oil. Wonder of wonders!!
You can also use an oil control foundation if this is an ongoing problem. To find out which foundation I’d recommend (I know because I have very oily skin) just send me an email…
For more visit the ‘still being developed pure:edge website…
Posted by Sara Brown 01/09/08
Understanding sun protection factor (SPF)
August 6, 2008 at 9:01 am | Posted in body, our environment, skin, Uncategorized | Leave a commentTags: body, burnt, factor, factor 15, mind, protect skin, skin, skin type, soul, SPF, summer, sun, sun burn, sun cream, sun protection, sun protection factor, vitamin D
Despite the fact that it is significantly overcast as I blog, we would all agree that the warmth of the sun invigorates mind, body and soul. So, in the hope that it will come back for the rest of the summer here how to ensure you get the best out of your sun cream and protect your skin.
We all enjoy the sun and with it comes the formation of vitamin D (helps maintain strong and healthy bones by retaining calcium) and the formation of important hormones in our bodies. However, along with light and warmth come invisible UV rays and too much exposure to UV rays can cause sunburn and damage your skin.
Skin Type
See the table below, generally, the paler your hair and skin, the quicker you are likely to burn. You must protect your skin from the sun with a sun protection factor suited to your particular skin type. Sun protection factors give an idea of how much longer each skin type can stay in the sun (than they would be able to naturally) without getting burnt. There is no need to experience sun burn and it is very bad for your skin.
Example:
Skin type 1 should stay in the sun no more than 10 minutes without protection. If they use a factor 15 sun cream this would mean they could stay out in the sun for 150 minutes (10 minutes x 15 = 150 minutes). If they used a factor 30, they could stay out in the sun for 300 minutes (10 minutes x 30). Skin type 4 on the hand can stay in the sun for 30 minutes without protection. Apply a factor 15 and they can stay out in the sun for 450 minutes (30 minutes x 15).
It’s a simple formula: the maximum time you can stay in the sun without getting burnt x the factor in your sun cream = how long you can stay in the sun and remain protected
Skin Type Characteristics Skin Reaction Exposure Time
Type I Very pale skin, Goes red, 5 – 10 minutes
pale eyes, doesn’t tan,
red hair burns quickly
Type II Pale skin, light Goes red, 10 – 20 minutes
or dark eyes, burns easily
blonde hair rarely tans,
Type III Light brown skin, Tans reasonably 15 – 25 minutes
fair or brown well, occasionally
hair burns
Type IV Brown skin, Tans quickly, 20 – 30 minutes
For more on sun care visit pure:edge and the article Skin, DNA and Sun Damage.
Posted by Sara Brown, 06/08/08
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