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Suppliers' Day SUNSCREENS Nature inspired science to renew and protect the human body's biggest organ... was the dominant theme for skincare ingredient companies. As big users of physical sunblocks (a laymen's term)-we noticed quite a few enhanced zinc oxide and titanium oxide -aka inorganic ingredients-amped up with "actives" Mineral sunscreens- notably are  tested and labelled correctly - for all the different global requirements (like FDA Category 1 Sunscreens) . The big deal breakthroughs: environmentally safer, added protection vs blue light + infrared rays, non-irritating, and imo-better efficacy- longer lasting (our experience)-than toxic chemical equivalents and formulations. (Cue the power of  the EWG ). AND physical sunblocks don't leave a white pasty film-making them suitable for more skin tones...and aren't as pricey vs those nasty chemical sunscreens-anymore. NEWer Ingredients: KOBO 's - four in one multi-purpose sunscreen ...

Athletic ladies have always used multi-tasking cosmetics/skincare that keeps up with their busy lifestyles and sweaty faces-but it's been the  success of female teams on the world stage (World Cup-soccer, the Olympics in particular)-that has really (imo) given instagram worthy pics of natural to downright glammy glittery appearances -looks. For the minimalists... sunscreen is a must .  For proof of just how critical blocking out UVA/UVB/IVC rays with a solid broad spectrum rated 30SPF or higher, is -just check out any age group amateur competition-for stark differences in skin quality and texture amongst humans of the same age. It's not just genetics. transition area of recent triathlon We always use physical sunblocks with active ingredients of zinc oxide and/or titanium oxide . OUR experience in endurance events-find these usually white creamy physical block formula(s)-last longer, block out the burn rays way better. Chemical sunscreens-that feel hotter on the...

Part One ... IT'S getting to be that time of year when 2 showers a day are the norm...and our needs for maintaining some of kind of acceptability, looks wise-changes dramatically. Some Protective Products To Help Keep Summery Temps  Effects in check... BODYGLIDE -used  at every triathlon we've ever done...anti-chafe, anti-blister protection and fyi-a must for getting a wetsuit off in a timely manner...several targeted balms for pain relief, sun protection, feet ...in easy to use roll-ons... Sunscreens---vary in durability-water resistance tough, ease of application-and of course ingredients. We prefer mineral sunscreens (found them longer lasting) and layer on two layers when our outdoor jaunts are going to be long and sweaty... BONUS:Chalky white pasty 'lifeguard' look is a thing of the past...some brands we prefer...blocking damaging UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum rays... . Goddess Garden. ..a reasonably priced label widely available Goddess Garden. ...great f...

SUNSCREENS Watching the women's World Cup (soccer-fûtbol)...always inspires-and reminds how"beauty" includes the top tier female athletes accomplishing incredible feats- And who- no doubt...over the years-overcame unique obstacles to achieve that level of athleticism.  Whether wearing make-up-or not, hair styles-that are no-fuss short or  -pulled up and back in ponytails...differences are visible on the pitch-but we bet one universal action-besides protesting a yellow card=is putting on sunscreen. Lately-we've been getting mixed messages about what's an effective -safe- full spectrum sunblock ( Environmental Working Group -which accesses the effectiveness+ toxicity of ingredients and is ginormously popular ---and as subscribers to Consumer Reports-their assessments which rank our preferred mineral "Natural" sunblocks-with eyeball grabbing " Don't Work That Well At All "- as many of the chemical ones tested and even gave the belove...

even overcast days demand wearing sunscreen---plus snow reflects sunlight-- just like a day at the beach-so unless you are head to toe furry or under a blanket like this horse---need to wear sunscreen    Lumixyl MoistureLock Sunscreen SPF 30 ,   BLUSH ON BLOCK ,  SPARKLE By now -most of those who even bother with New Year's resolutions-have opted out--- Inversely-when it comes to skin care---the aim is to keep/get back the old you-pre-sun damage---not aim for the new one---that already shows signs of aging-and environmental damage... When it comes to sunblocks for the neck up-imo--physical sunblocks made from natural mineral origins are the most effective, long lasting-and made from ingredients that don't irritate-burn our face.  Especially for outdoor endurance endeavors-those BB/CC creams just are not enough to prevent sunburn…and chemical sunscreens don't seem to last as long.  WE TRIED: Recent backcountry jaunts in sunny Ut...

PART ONE SUNSCREEN--- Duh . As the  number of skin cancer occurrences dwarf the next bunch of C.s combined, using sunscreen as an athlete outdoors is a must. And we can tell by the skin quality (or lack there of) who amongst our female competitors, Age-Group wise- uses sunscreen/sunblock- and who doesn't. It is that obvious. IMO physical blocks that are applied and hang out on the surface (not absorbed into the skin) made of - Titanium Dioxide and/or - Zinc Oxide  are the best…and the only thing we use on our face….and most of the time-on the neck down skin too. The longest lasting, physical block sunblocks are tough to wash off- we find it survives multi-hour races- so that is the point. Plus, when we sweat up a storm, physical non-micronized sunblocks don't sting our eyes…for real vs. chemical sunscreen claims of being non-irritating. Not so for us and we have tried about 4 big name sunscreens made of chemical ingredients that penetrate the skin ---that not only annoy...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Daily Suites/Mercedes Benz Fashion Week/NYC New Ways to Keep the Pace...Time-wise and Fueling Up No surprise, the most recent Outdoor Retailer provided lots of items that help with the training... With us...it's multi-sports (triathlons). With some fellow triath people, we notice a on the spectrum- like obsession with stats- that kinda amuses us- as amateurs level ---it's akin to expensive Little League for  grown-ups (how we explain it to our Yoga/Pilate centric gal pals)... But we don't have that kind a personality---ahahaha ---our needs for a timepiece include one that can double as an everyday wear accessory. IMHO-very impressive---a wide assortment of Spring 2013 Freestyle watches we previewed...with several new styles too average range price-of $110-$195. Avalon-38mm case -3 hand movement with date,  cute embossed alligator silicone band-water resistant to 200 meters. Dive series-with one-way ratcheting bezel Kampu...