SPF or Sun Protection Factor is the rating used for sunblocks or sunscreens. Note that the SPF refers only to the Sun Protection Factor versus UVB rays only. Sun Protection Factor are normally between 1 to 60, but some products have higher SPF than 60. A sunscreen with a SPF 15 will delay sunburn from occurring for 15 times (in minutes) longer than normal if using no protection at all. Say, you burn after 30 minutes of sun exposure without any protection,...
Sunday, March 22, 2009
What's the difference between sunblock and sunscreen?
I didn't know they differ, until I did a research about sunblocks. So, what is the difference between sunblock and sunscreen?Sunscreens actually 'absorb' UV rays, reducing the amount of radiation absorbed by skin. When sunscreens first came into the market, they only absorb the "burn rays" or the UVB. But now sunscreens absorb both UVB and UVA (the aging rays) radiations. On the other hand, a sunblock physically form a barrier by using titanium oxide...
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Whitening Toothpastes Are Just For Maintenance
More and more people are using whitening toothpastes for their teeth whitening treatment. But they don't know that using "whitening toothpaste" will only remove surface stains on the teeth, and cannot actually give you a bright white smile. Whitening toothpastes are different from other whitening treatments for teeth such as bleaching.If you want to whiten your teeth, ask your dentist for special whitening treatment suitable for you. Usually after...
Thursday, March 19, 2009
How To Make Organic Whitening Toothpaste
Make your own teeth whitening treatment at home!This recipe is good for single use only. This organic whitening toothpaste will help polish your teeth to make them sparkling white!Ingredients:1 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. fine salt1 drop essential oil such as mint, cinnamon or orangeA few drops of waterProcedure:Mix baking soda, salt and oil. Add a few drops of water just enough to make a paste similar to the commercial toothpaste's consistency. Use...
Myra E Daily Sun Protect
Myra E Daily Sun Protect Facial Moisturizer was released by Unilab just recently. I guess it was in the market for about a month or less. I bought my 50 ml tube this morning at Mercury Drug for P82.25. I’ve been looking for a very affordable moisturizer specifically with SPF because I’m now having my face treated with Kojic Acid. Well, Myra E Daily Sun Protect seems to be able to protect me from UVA and UVB rays, but it has only Sun Protection Factor...
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Block the Sun: Which sunblock products are the most effective?
So, you are already having a skin whitening treatment. You now have to decide which sunblock product to use to shield your skin from the sun. Sunblock creams and lotions are necessary to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. You can divide sunblocks in categories. Sunblocks come in cream, lotion and gel form. Some moisturizers have sunblocks and most daytime make-up products have sunblocks , too. Water-proof sunblock products are best for swimming...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Kojic Acid Soap: The New Trend in Skin Whitening Treatment
Kojic Acid Soap: Can this really lighten the skin?There is a new trend in whitening treatment, it is new for me, because I just heard about this skin whitening treatment product called Kojic Acid Soap. Kojic Acid Soap is not really the "latest", it was around years ago. But people were too hesitant to try this soap back then. In that time, when they hear the word "kojic acid", they were afraid, because for them, acid is acid. Kojic Acid is not very...
Sunday, March 1, 2009
When is it necessary to have a teeth whitening treatment?
What you need to know about teeth whitening treatmentsTeeth whitening treatment is necessary for people who want to whiten their discolored teeth. Tooth whitening is a method where many people take when they noticed that their teeth have been stained. Teeth whitening treatments are available in different forms or procedures and are able to fix certain forms of yellow, brown and spotted tooth staining. Teeth whitening treatments also vary for people...
