Sunscreen.. What is best for me?

August is one of the hottest months of the year, If you are in Texas. And with hundreds of new products introduced each summer, the question is:

What is best for me?
Here, are Instyles top picks in every category...

Fair Skin:



La Roche Anthelios 40 Sunscreen Cream


Dermantologist are obbessed with this sunscreen,adn for good reason: It's patented UVA filter, Mexoryl SX, is widely considered the most effective on the market. Formerly available only in SPF 15, It now comes in a beach~friendly SPF 40. $32; dermstore.com

Dark Skin:

Hawaiian Tropic SPF 15 Plus

With natural SPF between 4 & 5, darker skin doesn't need the highest SPF (which often look chalky on dark skin). The sheer, chemical UV blocks in this formula are virtually transparent. $9; drugstore.com


Sensitive Skin:





Neutrogena Sensitive Skin SPF 60+


Devoid all irritants~fragrance, oil, PABA~this 100% mineral sunscreen is surprisingly light for such a heavy~duty formula. It absorbs in seconds, with no greasy residue. $9; target.com

Oily Skin:






DDF Matte Finish Photo~Age Protection SPF 30



Oil~ and fragrance-free, this completely matte formula also boasts a potent cocktail of free radical~scavenging antioxidants (to minimize skin damage). $32; dermstore.com



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Truth or False about Hair ... Part 1 of 2

Eight questions about your hair that maybe Fact or Fiction. Let's find out!





1. Frequent Trims make your hair grow faster?



Michael Wright, the senior research scientist at Nexxus Salon Hair Care told Instyle "Hair grows from the roots, not the tips." So the answer would be False.

"A trim removes split ends to prevent them from moving up the hair shaft, saving you from having to cut more to eliminate the damage. Keep your hair healthy in the first place with conditioning treatments and sun/heat protectors" is what Saurabh Desai, the principal scientist at Aveeno Nourish+ said to InStyle.


2. Massaging your scalp stimulates hair growth?




Desai told InStyle "Scalp massage can increase blood circulation, decrease stress and help distribute the scalp's natural oils onto the hair. All of this may lead to better functioning of the cells that are creating hair follicles, so your hair grows at it's optimal rate- however, that rate will not increase." On average, hair grows a half inch every month.The answer is False.

3.Can Chemical Straighteners change your texture permanently?


False Celebrity hairstylist Serge Normant at N.Y.C.'s John Freda Salon told InStyle "As hair grows, your natural texture returns. After a straightening treatment, the visible hair will be permanently altered, but the chemical process can't penetrate your roots".

"Likewise, daily blowout devotees might think they've unkinked their curls for good because hair starts to seem straighter over time, but what they're actually seeing is damaged hair that has lost texture, not a permanent change". Normant explained to InStyle.

4. Does A Cold Rinse Adds Shine and Tames Frizz?



Desai told an Instyle editor, " A blast of cold water at the and of your shower can make hair appear shinier because it temporarily helps the cuticle flatten down onto the hair shaft". True



"But the result might not last if you don't properly dry your hair. Make sure the cuticle remains flat by applying a deep conditioner or silicone-based product to seal it". Desai explained to InStyle.

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Products We ❤

Maybelline New york - eye shadow

Olay face cleaner

Foundation with Olay in them

Baby Oil - great for when you get out of the shower and towel off, then you put it on and it makes your skin feel awesome. It works better than most lotions!

Skin Essentials "anti - puff eye roller" - Brighten your eyes and minimize dark circles with this product. The Pro- Vitamin B5 reduces puffiness and refeshes under - eye skin for the perfect pick me up, any time of the day!