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Amber @AmbiePam (120547) • United States 15 Jun 20

Have you ever seen someone in the summer whose wearing something that clearly shows they have been swimming? The "swimmer's" tan where you can see the outline of their bathing suit due to the skin being lighter in that area, or...

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Is Sunscreen necessary?

fec139 @fec139 (810) • United States 1 May 19

with the deterioration of the ozone layer in the atmosphere, everybody should wear sunscreen all the time when they are outside, even in winter and even in colder climates. And yes, even if you are olive-skinned and even if you...

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Severe Swimming Miscalculation!

dismalgrin @dismalgrin (2604) • United States 9 Jul 11

Today my boyfriend, his son, and I went to the pool. It was my first time this Summer. We were going to go to the river for a float trip, but then we found out the river was flooded and that didn't seem very safe to us, so instead...

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what is the best spf number to use as a sunblock?

chingkay35 @chingkay35 (33) • Philippines 1 Sep 10

I like using beauty products that contains sunblock but I am confused what number to use since I've read many articles that SPF 30 above is ideal. but what if I am at the beach, what is preferrable to use???

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what brands do you have in your locker: face moisturizer?

ktmatunog @ktmatunog (912) • Philippines 7 Aug 10

what brands for moisturizer? pros: _________ cons: _________ my face needs a moisturizer. I am not that oily type but i am the dry type. I have the driest skin ever! I even have a genetic skin disease in my body. I am happy...

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How would you know if a product really has sunblock protection?

danzekiel @danzekiel (54) • Philippines 1 Mar 10

hi mylotters! i saw a tv ad claiming it has triple sun protection yet the label does not indicate its strength. the label doesn't even have the SPF letters on it. and i found lots of such products available in the market today!...

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Sun Protection Factor(SPF) what is this?

novelcai @novelcai (600) • Philippines 17 Jan 10

hello there mylotters. Do you use sunblock? what do you know about sunblock? or you just dont care or brave enough to face the sun? :) sunblock is really useful. lets talk about it :)

Do you use sunscreen?

magickat @magickat (381) 17 Aug 09

I am fair skinned so have to use sun lotion, minimum factor 15. Last weekend I used SPF 45 and still got burned! I use a specialist one for my face with factor 50 - I don't want too many wrinkles! It amazes me with all the...

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Lip Balm/ Lip Gloss: Do you use SPF ones?

wondericequeen @wondericequeen (7876) • Hong Kong 23 Feb 09

This morning I just dug out a lip balm which has SPF on to use because I can see that the sun is shining outside! I suddenly think that maybe we do forget to sun block our lips from time to time. So how many of your use lip stick,...

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Do you use sunblock product all year round ? or only in summer?

tudors @tudors (1556) • China 20 Feb 09

I read that sunblock products should be used all year round and i stick to it. My lipsticks, eyecream, day cream, foundation and others all contain different SPF. once i tested with a special card and found that even in cloudy...

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What's a number of your sun cream's SPF?

Lindery @Lindery (853) • Latvia 17 Feb 09

Did you know that these days it's recommended to use sun creams with higher SPF (sun protection factor)? The SPF tells you the amount of protection the sun cream gives against UVB radiation. I have heard that Factor 15 creams are...

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Lip gloss could be dangerous ??

roshand8 @roshand8 (1478) • Sri Lanka 27 Jul 08

Does your lip gloss contain SPF? If not,chances are that shimmery shade could be putting you at risk for skin cancer. The skin on the lips is already fragile and slick,translucent sheen from glosses may help UV rays penetrate it...

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Sunscreen anyone?

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 17 Jul 08

Do you spend a lot of time out side? Do you use sunscreen? If you do, what spf? I spend a lot of time at work, outside. I never where sunscreen, don't even think about it til I get burned. I know I should but never remember. How...

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REd heads!!!!

witchsbrew @witchsbrew (25) • United States 3 Jul 08

I am a red head and do not tan. I need sunscreen all the time. Does any one have a suggestion on a good sunscreen. One that moisturizes, and high SPF.

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Do you sun bake or like to get a tan?

bluemars @bluemars (952) • Australia 27 Dec 07

I mean how much time do you spend in the sun trying to achieve that nice color that everyone wants? Do you really care about it and do you worry about the side effects later? Or are you careful and not over do it like some people?...

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Remedies for Dry skin and pigmentation

vsraovsr @vsraovsr (734) • India 5 Nov 07

Apply coconut oil or fresh butter or atleast cooking oil well to your body before taking bath. Minimise use of soap to prevent the moisture that is present in the skin from diappearing. Apply a good quality moisturizer...

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may be too late to ask but...

frecklelip334 @frecklelip334 (1668) • United States 28 Aug 07

so it takes sooooo long to get out the door when we want to go to the park or go take a walk, due to our white white sensitive skin. we all have to lather on the sunscreen...everywhere, including ears and even foreheads! so this...

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I just don't enjoy summer anymore!

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 29 Jun 07

It's summer again, and the sun is shining. But, it just doesn't feel the same to me, since I became an adult. Now it's all about work and trying to support a family. Most summer days I'm so wrapped up in being a mom that I never...

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What are your favorite MAC products for summer?

shiningfae @shiningfae (403) • United States 25 May 07

I just got the Prep+Prime SPF 50 to protect my face from the sun and control oily skin in the hot and humid weather. What products do you wear in the summertime? I know I tend to wear more nude/basic looks in summer and darker...

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What SPF do you put on your kids/babies?

4cuteboys @4cuteboys (4099) • United States 21 May 07

Just curious, what SPF do you put on your infant/children? If any. Also does it matter if the bottles say specifically for kids or not? Thanks in advance!!! It's summer time soon, so trying to be prepared!!!

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