Learn the sunscreen basics. Here is a list of terms found on sunscreen product labels and in ads that will help you select the sunscreen best suited to your needs.

Hypoallergenic  Specially formulated to minimize allergic reactions. For people with sensitive skin.

Non-comedogenic Will not clog the pores of most skin types. Good for acne-prone complexions.

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Ranging from 2 to 50, the SPF indicates how much longer you can be exposed to the sun before burning while wearing a sunscreen than if you were not protected. An SPF of 30, for example, allows you to stay in the sun 30 times longer than you normally could without burning. In other words, if yor skin normally burns after 10 minutes, an SPF 30 would allow you to stay out for 30 times 10 minutes, or 300 minutes = 5 hours. Although you should still keep reapplying sunscreen periodically.

Try Mineral Sunscreen by Mario Badescu
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Sunblock Refers to products with high SPFs. However, no product can completely block ultraviolet rays. “Sunscreen” applies to any suncare product with an SPF higher than 2.

PABA One of the earliest sunscreen ingredients, PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) was considered effective years ago, but today’s ingredients are much more efficient at blocking ultraviolet rays. A drawback of PABA is that it can stain clothing.

Ultraviolet Rays Refer to wavelengths shorter than visible light. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and are associated with premature aging and deep burning. UVB rays are more intencse in summer and are more associated with the development of skin cancer, which now affects about 1 in 6 Americans.

Water-Resistant, Waterproof A water-resistant product maintains its degree of sunburn protection for up to 40 minutes of water exposure. A waterproof formula stays effective up to 80 minutes.

Post-Sun Care If you get sunburn, you need to put moisture back into your skin. Drink fluids to avoid dehydration and apply cold compresses or ice packs to affected areas. Choose a moisturizing lotion with AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid), and vitamin E, panthenol or aloe vera, which will soothe and heal the skin. Stay away from products with alcohol, which can sting burned skin and further dehydrate it.

If you get a sunburn, immediately take an anti-inflammatory such as Advil or Motrin to ease pain and minimize swelling.  

So remember to follow the sunscreen basics: Protect yourself from the sun and apply sunscreen before exposure to the sun and reapply it every 2 hours, since the chemicals lose their ability to break down UV rays as time progresses. Excessive exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer and will make your skin look old and wrinkled. So wear sunscreen and enjoy outdoor activities without worrying about skin damage.

LIQUID SUN SHIELD SPF 50

Block Star Daily Mineral SPF 30

Shop Bliss. 100% MINERAL. 100% COVERED. No chemical sunscreens, no irritation, no white cast, no chalkiness, no greasy sheen.

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You may want to decide to avoid the sun and use a self-tanning product….Here’s a good one………

Skin & Tan Body Glow Blush Gradual Everyday Tanning Lotion Best Gradual Tan Medium 280ml

Skinny Tan Self Tanning Whip 150ml Best Self-Tan Mousse Best Fake Tan For Beginners Easy-To Apply Tanning Mousse Streak-Free And Perfect Natur

There’s an alternative to topical sunscreens (lotions and oils that you apply to the surface of your skin). Some experts think this all-natural supplement is safer than chemical sunscreens.

Radiance
All-Natural Cellular SPF Supplement

Radiance is an all-natural supplement alternative to chemical sunscreens. Our innovative cellular SPF technology literally changes the way your skin responds to sunlight by activating your internal sunscreen with 7 high-octane natural nutrients and patented antioxidant formula. It helps prevent the signs of aging often associated with extended periods of sun exposure. Now you can protect your skin from the inside out, look radiant and enjoy the sun.

Let the Sunshine In
No more greasy lotions or toxic sprays. All-natural sun protection with antioxidants.

Radiance is a high-powered supplement developed by a doctor to offer an alternative to dangerous topical sunscreens. This innovative, all-natural cellular SPF capsule literally changes the way your skin responds to sunlight. It provides chemical-free sun protection by activating your body’s most powerful antioxidant.

It helps prevent the appearance of sunspots, wrinkles and signs of premature aging often associated with extended periods of sun exposure. And is your best opportunity to keep youthful skin as you age.

How does it work?

Radiance neutralizes overexposure to UV rays providing skin protection from the sun before getting the chance to turn your skin into a wrinkled mess. It’s also probably the best solution for scalp sun protection other than wearing a hat, which just increases the body temperature in the already hot sun.

With this amazing all-natural, triple sun protection capsule, you can let the sunshine in.

Here are effective products for “bacne”…….

Clear Start – Clarifying Bacne Spray

Body Breakout Kit

More Beauty Tips…………..

Remember to remove makeup before sleep or it will clog your pores and result in breakouts.

Chamomile Eye Cream

You can reduce puffiness, fine lines and dark circles around your eyes. Been spending too much time in front of the computer screen? Stress got you? Eyes puffy, dark circles forming under your eyes, and noticing more fine lines? Do you come home from work looking a bit haggard?

Why wrinkles start forming 

The skin around the eyes is thin and dry. We use our eyes to see and express emotion. So the skin around the eyes is in constant motion. As a result, eye wrinkles start forming, for some people as early as their twenties, for most people in their forties.

Best eye product to reduce puffiness

NO MORE BAGGAGE

You can prevent a lot of skin damage by using a moisturizer, eye cream, sunscreen and protective sunglasses. If you already have lines and creases, some creams can reduce the appearance of lines for a period of time. I’ve tried different eye creams over the years and like Olay, Neutrogena , L’oreal and Avon. But since creating the StayClearSkin site, I have come across much finer eye products from online skin care companies. 

Benefits of Using  

Here are the benefits to reduce puffiness and dark circles women have experienced from

….Less puffiness under the eyes. Fine lines are much less noticeable …Leaves my eye area smooth and ready for applying makeup—no residue is left that will interfere with makeup. Can be used in the morning, but you can also use it at night. Prevents dryness and you’ll have a fresher and more radiant appearance.

Be kind to the skin around your eyes with these exclusive products

And you thought I was done…..I found more top quality products for the skin around your eyes…..Mario Badescu eye cream is reasonably priced at $20…..

Potent-C Power Eye Cream 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz
A hydrating eye cream powered by 10% THD Ascorbate, 3% Vitamin E and 2% Ferulic Acid to help brighten the look of the under-eye area and reduce the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and crow’s feet.

Sunburn is an inflammation caused by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, which destroy the skin’s outer layer and may even damage blood vessels underneath.

Just one episode of blistering sunburn in childhood could raise your skin’s cancer risk. Repeated sun exposure can lead to permanent dryness, wrinkles and age spots.

It’s not only bright sunny days that pose the greatest risk–You have to be careful on cloudy, hazy or cool days because the sun’s rays can penetrate some clouds and haze, and are unaffected by temperature. And sun reflecting off sand and snow can be even stronger.

If you get a sunburn, immediately take an anti-inflammatory such as Advil or Motrin to ease pain and minimize swelling.


Don’t go out in the sun if using certain drugs. People with fair skin have a higher risk of sunburn because fair skin produces smaller amounts of melanin, a protective pigment. Be careful if you are using certain antibiotics like tetracycline and doxycycline, anti-seizure drugs such as Dilantin or the acne cream Retin-A. All of these drugs can increase the skin’s sensitivity.

Skin Saver Tip: Protect Skin After You Shower

Apply sunblock before getting dressed. The recommended amount is an ounce (about a shot glassful) on your body, and a teaspoon on your face, neck and ears. Mineral Sunscreen by Mario Badescu Skin Care. It’s formulated for sensitive and blemish-prone skin. SPF 30.

Apply a hydrating sunscreen lotion after showering when your skin is still damp which will trap in extra moisture.


 

Protect Your Face

Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Sheer Tint Moisturizer 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz

Get Heat-related Redness of the Skin Out 

Need relief for heat-related flushing, common in rosacea patients? Carry a frozen water bottle. You can get rid of redness (a flush) by holding the icy bottle next to the jugular vein on your neck, near the pulse point. Opt for a light liquid sunscreen as opposed to a thick, heat-trapping sunscreen.

What to do for insect bites and plant reactions

Poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac leaves or vines can burn and blister skin. A bite by a tick-carrying Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause flu-like symptoms and in rare cases (when extremely high fever occurs)  even cause death.

To help prevent these problems, cover the skin on your arms and legs, and use insect repellent, and check skin, hair and clothes for ticks after spending time in the woods or fields.

Topical cortisone cream soothes most irritation. If the pain and itching don’t go away after a few days, call your doctor. If you have a hypersensitivity to bee stings or if you have had a life-threatening reaction to any insect or plant, ask your doctor about an epinephrine pen, which contains an injectable drug that could save your life. 

NATURAL WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INSECTS:  Make your own outdoor protection essential oil spritz – 3 parts Lemongrass, 1 part Eucalyptus, 1 part cinnamon leaf

The ingredients in expensive, all-natural bug sprays are essential oils. Lemongrass, eucalyptus and cinnamon leaf are most effective, diluted with water and castor oil to spray on your clothes before spending time outdoors.
Evidence suggests that insects are repelled by the scent of certain oils. A bonus is that these scents keep you smelling fresh if you’re sweating outside.



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Anti-oxidants provide sun protection and undo sun damage

Try to protect your skin from the sun so you don’t have to do much to undo sun damage. It’s not only what you put on your skin that protects it from the sun. Antioxidant vitamins may help combat sunburn by aiding the skin’s ability to fight off damaging free radicals generated by UV light. According to a study conducted by The American Academy of Dermatology, people who took oral supplements of natural vitamins E and C increased their resistance to sunburn by 20 percent.

Wear sunscreen 

All sunscreen products have SPF (=sun protection factor) of at least 2. It’s not enough to apply sunscreen once. You need to know how often to apply it or should we say re-apply it. It’s important  to pay attention to the SPF number. It tells you how long the product will protect your skin based on your skin’s tolerance to UV rays. So if you turn red after 10 minutes, and you use an SPF 15, you’ll be protected 10 x 15 or 150 minutes. So after 150 minutes or before that, reapply sunscreen and you’ll avoid getting sunburn.

Block Star Daily Mineral SPF 30

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Nighttime regimen to help undo skin damage from the sun  

Step 1  After cleansing your face, exfoliate your damp skin with a gentle alpha hydroxy scrub. This will help smooth away dry, sun-damaged cells from the skin’s surface. Rinse with warm water.

Step 2  Apply a product with hydroquinone, a bleaching agent that helps fade blotches. Then apply a skin product enriched with alpha hydroxy acids. 

Step 3 Moisturize the delicate skin around the eyes with an eye cream that has antioxidant properties to undo sun damage. Gently pat the cream along the tops of your cheekbones. Don’t pull the delicate skin under your eyes.  The eye cream we recommend for the area around the eyes is Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Eye Cream

To undo sun damage, try …..DARK SPOTS NO MORE Introducing the triple acid spot minimizing gel, formulated to target and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, including dark spots, age spots, sunspots, melasma, and post-acne marks. Clinically proven to diminish the number, size, and intensity of pigmented areas….

DARK SPOTS NO MORE

Step 4  Moisturize the rest of your face with nighttime cream. DON’T use a sunscreen product while you sleep, as they contain chemicals your skin doesn’t need at night. 

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Solar Lentigos (Solar pigmentation) on the Hands – Dark Spots caused by sun exposure

Our hands take a beating. Do you neglect to wear gloves when you wash dishes and scrub pots and pans? Do you apply sun protection on your hands when you go out in the sun? For many of us, the wear and tear of life is most noticeable on the hands. Many people are self-conscious about dark spots (also referred to as liver spots or age spots) on the back of their hands. They consider these dark spots so unsightly that they wish to have these spots removed. This can be done by various methods including electrosurgery, laser treatment and cryotherapy. But first, a little background on liver spots….

What are Liver Spots (Age Spots) and do they have anything to do with liver problems?

It was once believed that dark spots (also known as liver spots) were caused by liver problems. Today doctors know that dark sots are not medically related to liver problems; however, they do have a similar color and shape to the liver. Dark spots commonly occur on our skin and tend to arise as we grow older, especially after age 40. They are more noticeable in those of us who have had more exposure to the sun and ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Dark spots can be light brown or red, or even dark red or black. The darker spots can be mistaken for more serious skin issues such as melanoma. So if a person has dark spots, s/he should see a doctor before having any cosmetic procedure to remove or lighten them. Dark spots are more common and noticeable on the parts of the body that have been exposed to direct sunlight such as the hands and face (including the forehead), shoulders and arms. For those who have let their skin fry in the sun, liver spots can appear on the back, legs, abdomen and chest areas. People who choose laser therapy usually have dark spots removed from their face, hands and forearms. Using 532nm wavelength, excellent results can be achieved after 1 to 4 treatments 4 weeks apart. But you may not want to pursue laser therapy and prefer trying topical treatments that may possibly lighten your liver spots. An excellent product is

An alternative method for lightening and removing age spots and freckles is with Intense Pulsed Light. These treatments are considered non-invasive.

How does the Intense Pulsed Light treatment work?

Intense Pulsed Light systems release a short pulse of filtered light that is readily absorbed by the high concentration of melanin found within freckles, sun spots or liver spots. The rapid absorption of light energy heats the melanin and causes the destruction of the melanin-rich cells.

You may have been a bronze beauty in your youth, but you may now be dissatisfied with skin damage that resulted from that overexposure. What was once an attractive, glowing skin color may now be an accumulation of skin blemishes and lesions. Chronic skin damage results in a cosmetic change in the skin’s appearance called “photo-aging”. Brown spots and other unsightly marks are evidence of “photo-aging”. Chronic skin damage could also bring about changes that are of medical and health concern such as skin cancers and pre-cancerous lesions. So take heed and limit your exposure to the sun and protect your skin with sunscreen when you go outside.

If you answered mostly…..

A‘s:  You’re Combination skin.    B‘s:  You’re Sensitive.    C‘s:  You’re Oily.    D‘s:  You’re Dry.

Now that you’ve determined your skin type, follow the morning and nighttime rituals suited to your skin type for your Fall skin care regimen.

For Combination skin

Morning  Rub a small amount (size of a dime) of a glycolic acid-based cleanser into your palms with enough warm water to make suds. Massage into skin, focusing on oily areas. Rinse well with warm water. Pat dry. Smooth on a light moisturizer with an SPF of 15. Wait about 20 minutes before applying makeup.  We recommend PeterThomasRoth 3% Glycolic Solutions Cleanser 8.5 fl oz and Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream – Travel Size – 0.67 fl oz and Water Drench Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer – 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz

Nighttime  Splash face a few times with lukewarm water to soften skin so dirt and oil can be easily removed. Repeat morning cleansing ritual, then apply a richer moisturizer to dry areas. A good choice would be FIRMx Collagen Moisturizer – Deluxe Sample – 7.5 ml, or

Laneige Water Bank Moisture Cream 50ml / 1.69 fl. oz.

For Sensitive skin

Morning  You don’t have to use cleanser and moisturizer twice a day. Instead, dampen a washcloth that’s been washed in a fragrance-free detergent with cool water. Place the washcloth over your face for 2 minutes. Pat dry. Apply makeup.

We recommend Wonderfeel Double Cleanser by Ole Henriksen.

The moisturizer we recommend for sensitive skin is LaRoche-Posay Toleriane Daily Soothing Face Cream Moisturizer or for ultra sensitive skin Toleriane Ultra Moisturizing Cream

Nighttime  Gently wash face with soap-free cleanser. Rinse with lukewarm water. Pat dry. Apply a moisturizer that contains Retinol, a replenishing ingredient that reduces redness and irritation. 

For all skin types including sensitive and compromised skin, you may want to try alcohol-free, fragrance-free Green Releaf Therapeutic Sleep Cream Skin Protectant – 50 ml / 1.7 fl oz
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For Dry skin

A highly emollient face cream with Polyhydroxy Acids designed to moisturize the skin while visibly reducing lines, wrinkles and other signs of photo aging is ideally suited to dry skin. Here are some ideas for your Fall skin care regimen.

Morning   Splash your face with lukewarm water, then massage a soap free cleanser into skin. An excellent cleanser is

Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser

Rinse well. Dry face with a towel, leaving skin damp. Immediately apply a moisturizer. We suggest trying La Roche-Posay’s

Hydraphase Intense Riche Hyaluronic Acid Cream or Toleriane Riche Moisturizer for Very Dry Skin.

Always wait a few minutes before applying makeup to let skin absorb the moisturizer.

Nighttime  Repeat morning cleansing ritual. Moisturizers containing glycolic or alpha-hydroxy acid, which exfoliate dead skin cells, enabling the product to penetrate into skin more effectively, are often recommended. A good choice of night cream would be SkinCeuticals Renew Overnight Dry

You may also like Nurture Yourself Essentials Kit below

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For Oily skin

Try this excellent cleanser Effaclar Gel Facial Wash for Oily Skin by La Roche-Posay.
For a light yet hydrating daytime moisturizer, recommended is Laneige Water Bank Hydro Gel 50ml / 1.69 fl. oz..

To try Laneige products, get their five-piece, travel-friendly skincare set of hydration essentials for a non-oily, balanced complexion. Ideal for combination to oily skin types.

Laneige Hydration-to-go! (combination To Oily Skin) 1 unit.

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Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care has a hot product called Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Moisturizer – 1.7 fl oz. I ordered a travel size (Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Moisturizer – Travel Size – 0.25 fl oz)and will be ordering the full size product. It made my skin feel silky without any oily feeling or residue. But what’s Hungarian Thermal Water?

Hot springs of Hungary provide rich source of minerals for new face moisturizer

I did some research and found out over 1,000 hot springs run beneath Hungary’s surface and Hungary has more medicinal spas than an other European country (Source: Culture Trip). Hungarian residents speak of the healing powers of the hot springs. The Hungarian hot springs are said to help ease arthritis pain and blood circulation problems. Budapest, Hungary is known as the City of Spas. The Budapest baths include 10 geothermal pools (indoor and outdoor) with a luxurious indoor Bath Palace.

Gellert Spa – Luxurious indoor Bath Palace

Heviz is the largest natural thermal lake in Hungary, with a bath house on the lake and a hospital offering treatments using the thermal waters.

Heviz Spa in Hungary

The Miskolctapola Cave Baths are located in a natural cave and date back to the Ottoman occupation of Hungary. The Cave Bath was opened in 1959 and thermal waters of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit).

Miskolctapolca Cave Baths opened in 1959

How did Peter Thomas Roth discover Hungarian Thermal Water for his skin care products?

So how did Peter Thomas Roth come up with the idea of using Hungarian thermal water in a moisturizer? His grandparents owned Hungarian spas and he uses thermal water from a secret spring deep below Hungary’s Carpathian Valley, where the earth’s crust is the thinnest. This allows water to absorb the most minerals as it bubbles to the surface. The resulting formula is a luxurious new moisturizer that will help restore the look and feel of your skin to its most youthful and healthiest state. Hungarian botanicals and a Bioidentical Triple Lipid Complex have been added for optimal benefits. And don’t forget to try the innovative Hungarian thermal water mask “with a flash of heat”.

Hungarian Thermal Water Mineral-Rich Atomic Heat Mask – 5.1 fl oz

Senior citizens enjoying themselves in the mineral-rich fountain of youth thermal waters of Hungarian spas.

Fountain of youth found in the thermal waters of Hungary

Location of Hungary within Europe