Even The Skin Sisters get sunburned! One of us was caught without sunscreen during an unexpected walk this week and ended up with this sunburn. So, what do we do when this happens?🤔
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Here is our sunburn treatment:
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Stay hydrated! Being in the sun, and getting a sunburn, can zap your skin of essential moisture. It sounds basic, but make sure you drink enough water after a sunburn!
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@skinceuticals PhytoCorrective Mask is a great way to soothe the skin after a sunburn. Dipeptides calm the skin and a major boost of Hyaluronic Acid puts moisture back where it belongs. Plus, if you store the mask in the fridge for a few minutes, the cooling effect is amazing - without the sticky feeling of aloe.
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@larocheposayusa Lipikar+. This thick, but quickly absorbing cream contains shea butter and niacinamide to lock in moisture.
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We'll be at the hydration station for the next 2-3 days while our skin heals. And sunburned Skin Sister will also make sure to replenish the SPF supply in the car and handbags to avoid this happening again!
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It’s not often that we share taste in skincare products with Lauren’s 5 year old daughter! 👧🏻 She’s been eyeing this @tartecosmetics cosmic maracuja concentrated face balm in the bathroom, admiring its gold-speckled, glistening appearance and sleek packaging.
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At first glance, we thought it might just be kitschy. After all, we don’t usually share beauty taste with young children. But, after giving the product a fair trial, we are equally enamored by this super moisturizing, non-greasy balm. Miraculously, the real gold flecks just melt into your skin upon application and the maracuja oil adds a serious jolt of moisture to our skin.
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We were thrilled to be able to explain to Lauren’s daughter that this product also empowers women. The maracuja oil comes from cold-pressed passion fruit seeds planted and harvested by an all-female cooperative in Brazil. Tarte also uses this maracuja oil in a more traditional non-greasy face oil that we can’t wait to try.
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Tarte graciously sent us this product, but our opinions are 100% genuine.
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Do you roll? Jade rollers are growing in popularity - but do they do anything? We’ve been researching and trying them out, and here’s our final verdict: if you love your jade roller, then it’s working it’s magic! ✨ Part of the appeal is the facial massage and ritualism of using the roller each day. It feels great and really, is there anything more important than that?
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But there may be more to it than just feeling nice. Rolling may improve lymphatic drainage and decrease puffiness in your face. We noticed temporary improved contouring of the face and impressive decreased puffiness when we used it. Though we are science nerds and love a good research backed product (this is not that), we love our jade rollers and will continue rolling!
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@earthling.botanicals graciously gifted us the jade rollers, but the opinion is 100% ours.
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We’ve heard of making chia pudding, but applying chia seed oil to our skin? It turns out that chia seed oil not only adds moisture to your skin (and helps to trap it in), but it also contains super high concentrations of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties!
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@lather graciously sent us their Chia Seed Oil line to try - the facial oil, cleansing oil, and exfoliating gel all help to deliver benefit to your skin, while the addition of passion fruit adds even more moisture and Vitamin C (a fab antioxidant to prevent free radical damage). Like all Lather products, the Chia Seed Oil products are organic and affordable. The best part? You get to try them too! Check back next week for an exciting giveaway!🌟
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What’s the story with expensive skincare products? 💸 Why do some cost more than others that list the same main ingredient?
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It’s not always necessary to splurge on the pricey stuff - in fact, we use a combination of drugstore favorites and high end products. However, when you do choose to invest in a more expensive product, you’re often getting a higher concentration of active ingredients (the ones that actually do the work), formulations that don’t degrade over time, more elegant textures and scents, and better penetration of the products into your skin.
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Your goals will help you to determine when to splurge! If you are fighting pigmentation, you may want to invest in a stronger antioxidant serum or brightening treatment. If your eyes are your Achilles Heal, you may want to use an eye cream with more of the good stuff in it. Our personal splurges tend to be antioxidant serums, eye creams, and sunscreens that have beautiful textures so we don’t mind reapplying them all day!
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What products do you splurge on?
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Lauren has been stuck in her @neutrogena Eye Makeup Remover rut for years, but when @niu.body graciously sent us this Makeup Remover Oil, she decided to give it a try!
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First of all, it smells like a dream. Geranium and Lavender oils are beneficial to your skin (geranium has anti-aging effects and lavender is very soothing), but also lend the freshest, most pleasing scent to this product.
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When used as an eye makeup remover, it worked well, but also added great moisture from the coconut oil that makes up the base of Niu Body cleansers. Regular coconut oil is comedogenic, but Niu Body uses fractionated coconut oil, which is a non comedogenic form! This means that all skin types can use this cleansing oil without worrying about it clogging your pores.
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As always, our opinion is genuine and our own.
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Are you newly engaged? 💍 Or maybe you’re mother-of-the-bride or maid of honor? Either way, you want to look your best on the big day. NOW is the time to schedule a consultation with your Dermatology provider to make a plan. There may be some treatments that you wait until closer to the wedding to do, but other treatments (and skin care!) can take many months to show their full benefit.
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When we meet with brides, we think about simple things like optimizing their skincare routine to brighten their skin’s appearance, but also procedures like Botox to soften deep lines. Chemical peels, Latisse, Coolsculpting, treatment of acne and rashes - there are endless options to consider when you’re engaged! No need to do it all, but it’s helpful to have someone guiding you through the process.
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For the past few months we have been trying out several different products from Circcell - based in one of our favorite spots, Jackson Hole! Their products are fragrance and paraben-free, and are never tested on animals.
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Their ABO serum is an elegant, silky product that has been a pleasure to use. Ingredients like algae and sea fennel extract, as well as sunflower oil and seed butters, are gently hydrating and honestly, beautiful to use.
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If you're looking to elevate your daily product use, this serum might be for you! It's suitable for any skin type - and we love to support smaller skincare businesses, especially those run by wonderful women.
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Let us know if you try it!
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Hawaii is about to make SPF history! Their Governor recently signed the 🌎’s first sunscreen ban, making the sale of any sunscreen containing oxybenzone and octinoxate illegal starting in 2021. These two ingredients are commonly found in sunscreens, and some research suggests that they may be damaging coral reefs.
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Currently, about 70% of all sunscreens sold in the US contain oxybenzone, and about 8% contain octinoxate. While sunscreen from vacationers contributes to pollution in certain areas, studies show that wastewater and other sources also give off oxybenzone.
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While (of course) the health of our coral reefs is important, this type of legislation makes us worry that a huge portion of available sun protection products may no longer be available to those who wish to protect their skin from cancer-causing UV rays.
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It is undeniable that the rates of skin cancers, including potentially deadly melanoma, are rising in the US. It is important for everyone to choose a sunscreen product with an SPF of at least 30 that is labeled ‘broad spectrum’, meaning it covers against both UVA and UVB rays. Is one brand or formulation better than another? We say no – the most important is to find an effective formulation that YOU love. If it feels good, looks good and smells good to you – you will be more likely to use the product on a daily basis.
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What do you think about this proposed sunscreen ban?
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