From simple to multitasking, organic to super hydrating, we did our research to find you the best sunscreens for your face to use right now to protect your skin from aging. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning if you click and buy, we get a small percentage of the sale. We promise to put […]
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Sea-riously Good! AHAVA Extreme Lotion SPF 30
Formulated with Dead Sea minerals and rich botanicals, AHAVA’s new Extreme Lotion SPF 30 brightens, firms and protects skin. Here’s our review! 🌊 Disclosure: I was given a complimentary sample of this product for review. If you’re still using the excuse not to wear sunscreen on your face—all day, every day, rain or shine—because it […]
The Fountain of Truth: Sunscreens
The secret to youthful skin? It’s all in the screen, baby. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Until we unearth the mythical Fountain of Youth, the secret to maintaining a youthful complexion is simply this: Slather on the sunscreen. Shocked? Not likely. You’ve heard this before. Liberal and daily use of a broad spectrum sunscreen […]
Product Review: Aveda Sun Care After-Sun Hair Masque
Spa-Girl-in-the-Field Carolyn and I have more in common than just our love of all things spa. We both have fried and frazzled hair. It’s that whole “natural blond” thing. We have high-maintenance hair. What can we say? So we decided to give the new Aveda Sun Care line a shot. Here’s her take on the […]
Perfect 10: Dancing with the Stars Sunless Collection
And the Mirrorball Trophy goes to … the new Dancing with the Stars Sunless self-tanning collection from Norvell. Now that the new season’s”Dancing with the Stars” cast secret is out of the bag, I’ve got another secret for you. If you want a dazzling show-stopping glow, the new Dancing with the Stars Sunless Collection by […]
Manly Beauty: Men’s Grooming Finds
Top men’s grooming finds for the dapper guy in your life. Man cannot live on soap and water alone. No sir. To survive the daily onslaught of sun, sweat and stress, man needs product. Manly products. Products that battle the blazing sun, honor your inner jock and stand strong against muss. Products that keep you vibrant, […]
Summer Skin Survival: 4 Things You Need
Save your skin and soothe your spirit with these summer skincare picks. Oh gourd, another summer of sweaty britches, patchy itches and precipitous breakouts. Gear up girlfriends! It’s going to be a long, hot summer and your best defense is an arsenal of soothing salves. From scalp to tootsies, we’ve rounded up everything you’ll need […]
Too Cool: COOLA Cucumber Mineral Face Sunblock
When you live in the Valley of the Sun, SPF is a daily beauty routine no matter what the season. But summertime pool parties and beach vacations make it even more important to protect your skin. Looking for a natural alternative to other brands? Check out COOLA cucumber mineral face sunblock with SPF 30. The […]
Dynamic Duos: Makeup Picks with SPF
WonderTwin powers activate in the form of makeup that conceals and protects! Save time and rev up your summer coverup routine with SPF-spiked hues and tints that fight off the damaging effects of the sun while enhancing your complexion. Eminence Organic Skin Care’s Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 is a rich, antioxidant-rich formula that provides sheer […]
LATHER’s Greatest Summer Hits: 5 Must-Haves
LATHER knows the way to a Spa Girl’s heart. We’re keeping our summer beauty routine so fresh and so clean with these fantastic products from the natural-thinking, holistically charged beauty innovator. Citrus Soothing Pre-Shave Oil, $18 Short-shorts, bathing suit bottoms and billowy dresses – what do they mean for Spa Girls? Yup. Double the shaving […]
California Baby Citronella Summer Blend: Sunscreen for the Sensitive Types
Today will officially be the hottest day of the year here in metro Phoenix. Yipee. For those of you who don’t live here, imagine shoving your face in front of an iron-hot oven. And then imagine trying to breath. Urgh. The only saving grace of living smack in the middle of the hottest spot in […]
Got You Covered! Skin Cancer Foundation Approved Beauty
I’m having my first head-to-toe skin screening today. After writing The Truth about Tan Lines for a local magazine, I got all freaked out and made an appointment with a dermatologist about a month ago. So the day has arrived and now I’m really freaking out. I figure it’s got to be better than going […]
