REVIEW: Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Hi guys! Today we’ll be reviewing Althea Petal Velvet Sunaway Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++. I COULD NEVER GET ENOUGH OF SUNSCREENS. Heck I’ll keep on trying new ones in search of the perfect sun protection for every occasion. Why so? UV rays and the sun is one of the number 1 cause of early signs of skin aging and skin damage. The best way to protect our skin is through using effective sunscreens. But with the numerous brands available in the market today, not everything is good and not everything works. Before we discuss the sunscreen let’s recap on the basics. If you’re new to sun protection, the SPF number and all the PA pluses…
Sunscreen Numbers and PA +++ | What Do They Mean?
With our obsession with sun protection, comes learning the terminologies. I remember when I was still new to sunscreens and SPF, I always get confused what the SPF 30, 40, 50, and the PA +++ mean. I did a bit of researching and learned that SPF is the percentage of sun rays it protects you from. While +++ indicates the protection from UVB rays because apparently, SPF only covers UVA Sunscreen Numbers Choosing and using a sunscreen is critical for shielding you from the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays. Here’s an explanation of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) ratings, the meaning behind all those numbers and ultraviolet radiation. SPF and Sunscreen Ratings. A sunscreen’s…
Sustainable Tourism: Cleaning the Coasts of Baler with REEF
What is sustainable tourism? Sustainable tourism is the concept of visiting a place as a tourist and trying to make only a positive impact on the environment, society and economy. Tourism can involve primary transportation to the general location, local transportation, accommodations, entertainment, recreation, nourishment and shopping. (source: wikipedia) I was coming from a recent break-up when my good blogger friend Earth (earthlinggorgeous.com) together with ComCo invited me to join a travel event courtesy of Reef. Now being a mom, a working mom in that fact. My traveling days are limited. The first question I asked was “What are we going to do there?“. When I learned that I’m going to help out in cleaning the shorelines of Baler all I…
TRAVEL : What Are The Top Mexico Destinations For Families With Teens
If you are going to be planning a trip to Mexico with your teenager, you have plenty of options. Mexico offers an extremely versatile selection of destinations that would please just about anyone including a picky teenager. In this article, we will discuss some of the top Mexico destinations for families that have teens and the cost of living in Mexico. Cancun Cancun is one of the most popular Mexican destinations, but for good reason. This destination is extremely friendly to both families alone and those that have older kids. There are so many different things that you can do in Cancun that would satisfy just about anyone. Whether your teenager is looking…
Natural Sunburn Remedies
Okay, even with super protection from my favorite sunscreen (Canmake) it’s still hard to prevent those ouchies when you just stay too long under the heat and sun. I found cheap but equally effective ways to cope with sunburn. Vinegar Vinegar is one of those amazing products no household should be without. In addition to being useful in cooking and cleaning, it also has medicinal properties. It should be no surprise that vinegar is one of the most wonderful natural sunburn remedies. Simply soak a t-shirt or towels in vinegar and place it directly onto the skin. The vinegar will help to soothe the sunburn and alleviate the sting. Tea The tannins in tea work…
