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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Beauty Talk with Liv!

For a woman whose beauty has been called otherworldly, the actress has a surprisingly down-to-earth attitude when it comes to her looks...


"There is no such thing as the perfectly beautiful face. True beauty comes from having happiness in your life" Tyler told Instyle editor Patricia Tortolani.




Liv's Top MUST~HAVES


"My Dad (Steven Tyler) taught me about having healthy chompers. And this toothpaste is delicious." Liv explained to Instyle.



Botot Toothpaste $10; bigelowChemists.com


"I put three drops in my palm and rub it all over my face before bed."

$135; oliolusso.com


"I press it into my lips like a stain to really make the color last."


$24; sephora.com


"I have used this my whole life whenever I get a pimple. It's amazing."



$17/1 oz.; marioBadescu.com

"It makes my skin sparkly and fresh. The tiny containers are great for traveling."




$80/9 doses and brush; sephora.com

and last but not least... her favorite shampoo.

"I am such a hair nerd~always trying different products. This is what I am using now."



$40/10 oz. shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com for salons.




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Tops & Dresses

We are starting to expand our inventory to best suit our customers needs. We are stocking up on our Tops which include the folowing items..


Top:



❤tanks, tubes and camis

❤short sleeve

❤tunics

❤long sleeve

❤sweaters

❤hoodies

❤jackets & coats


We are also expanding our inventory on our Dresses wich includes the following catagories:



Dresses:



❤LBD (little black dress)

❤solid colors

❤colorful

❤strapless

❤one shoulder

❤maxi dress


We have a little preview on our website.. but we are working hard behind the scenes to get an Amazing line of clothing with GREAT Quality and at the Lowest Prices!

Thanks for all your patients with this transition and for all your support.

Please Share with Friends!

xoxoxox.
The MCS Team

FYI:


Next will be Bottoms and then Shoes

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

5. Will wearing a ponytail in the same area give you a bald spot?





TRUE "The effect is called traction alopecia. The constant tugging by a tight band can scar hair follicles and cause them to stop growing new hair," said Doris Day a dermatologist in N.Y.C. She also told an InStyle editor that "She would suggest switching pony positions daily to alleviate tension. Tie back hair with a soft elastic band and wrap the ponytail as loosely as poosible."

FYI: It's not just ponytails that cause this... it is also other hair products like

❤headbands

❤braids

and
❤barrettes


when repeatedly worn in the same spot.


6.Does brushing your hair often make it healthier?


Brushing your hair 100 times before bed won't make your hair look any better. In fact, it might make your hair look worse. "Over-brushing can dull hair by destroying the cuticle, as well as causing split ends and breakage," explains Desai to InStyle.FALSE

❤And using the wrong tool could furthur harm your hair.


❤In general, plastic and metal bristles can weaken the hair cuticle and cause damage or static flyaways.


❤Natural boar bristle hairbrushes are ideal to maintain your hair.


7. Does hair get immune to shampoo?



FALSE Shampoo will always do it's job:clean.

❤So why does it seem like your favorite bottle of shampoo stops working? It contains ingredients that condition and provide styling benefits, but it can leave residue that builds up.





❤When this happens .. Try switching to a Clairifying shampoo!




8. Can coloring your hair change it's texture?



TRUE Temporarily, of course- but sometimes for the better. Permanent color removes the protective layer on your hair and lifts the cuticles so dyes are able to penetrate, Desai also explains to InStyle.. "Color can swell the hair shaft and give it body."

FYI: The change is especially noticeable on women with fine or thinning hair, as well as those with gray roots!

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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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