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Scorchers require better hydration: Think Hydrogen. NEW:   HyVIDA . a canned refreshingly sparkling water has Hydrogen and Magnesium infused molecules which give it a higher pH and better taste. Available in two certified organic flavors -zero calories. Why it's good? As an anti-inflammatory-hydrogen/magnesium in water-is blessed with natural anti-oxidants-good for skin + body cells. Reportedly it aids vitality(ATHLETE ESSENTIAL)-as drinking hydrogen water results in a more alkaline state -better for health + theoretically anti-aging too.  Tasty + thirst quenching:   Available now Another type of 'functional foods-nutritional supplements-as well as health beverages-are popular. In Japan-cult fav company Pink Cross (toner mists are bestsellers and available here)-has a new Oral Drop Hydrogen-a lemon flavored tablet to drop in water-aiming to (similarly)-boost hydrogen levels in the body-reducing oxidative stress-and pop up energy levels. Scorchers require lo...

For every ritual- 10-step K beauty addict we know-there's 498 others-that are 'only' one-maybe two steppers. Not just a J beauty 'thing'-multifunctional everything for busy lives-includes the most cutting edge ingredients-in one product. Travel and athlete musts too- where simple, effective and portable are three adjective necessities. Our top choice for physical sunblocks ( yup the only kind we use aka the kind that  works )-is the  TIZO line of mineral based skincare. For years now. Added Plus:  TIZO Photoceutical-is a very worthy addition to its effective sun protection collection, rated SPF 40 -with UVA-UVB blocking Zinc Oxide 16% in its fusion of protective ingredients. (IMO-physical sunblocks- unlike nasty bad for the environment chemical sunscreens-probably offer up blue (smartphone/screen light blocking properties too) In this winning formula-that goes on smoothly (dimethicone) + evenly -with a super light breathable feel (lightly tinted) -are...

FOR a van life -on the road: TIP 3: ( Tips 1+2 ) Effective no fuss grooming/beauty for Eve(s) -mass market specials...or pampering luxury products favored by Villanelle's with perfect glowing skin...parsimonious or splurge worthy choices abound. Aromatic placenta facial serum used by her boss might intrigue the Eves of the world-but for her personal use- genderless cruelty free botanicals that are effective not frilly...appeal. And a shareable with who ever else is along for the ride. via GIPHY SHEA MOISTURE's Havana Hurricane 4 in 1 ALL-OVER WASH  is a terrific one and done choice-a head to toe cleanser/conditioner/moisturizer ($8.99)  that's a ideal for a mobile existence. Fair-trade sourced shea butter plus cruelty free  -the product range is all made without the stuff to avoid-like artificial dyes, fragrances, sulphates, phthalates, or parabens. MAD HIPPIE 's   feminine packaging -reveals male-female worthy no-nonsense ingredients prese...

Just in time for the holiday festivities-where we spackle on the sparkling-glow makeup-a bit (a lot)  more than usual. Gentle TIZO Photoceutical Foaming Cleanser -part of a system of skincare products- joins their fab tinted physical block sunscreen-prominently on our bathroom cabinet shelf...because its 2x a day use (AM/PM) ... wakes up skin in the morning and maybe more importantly- gets the grit off quickly...leaving a clean palette free of makeup-including the on all day (night) waterproof kinds. Think all facial cleansers are the same....WRONG. Check the ingredients out for one. Boasting moisturizing glycerin, proven skin helper-brightener Niacinamide (B3) , anti-oxidant loaded amino acid Taurine and soothing cucumber extract... Tizo's pleasant foaming texture-has protective healing properties.. .spreads easy -tip-splash a bit of water on first-then use one pump + massage in -with fingers or a wash cloth if more makeup is on (IMO) -and rinses off easy -leaving ...

This shelf sums it up!   For facial clean up-no matter what is on skin- BIODERMA's Micellar Water gets it off, gently and leaves no trace behind. The way we like our skin. Available now with targeted solutions...meaning oily, dry and what we use, Sensiblo (sensitive skin). For regular hand washing-which is the third thing we do after getting home off city sidewalks and mass transit...(post take shoes off and give the cat massive hugs)... Dolphin Organics's fragrance free liquid hand soap - thorough enough for fingers of all ages-gets deployed. We like how the hand soap rids digits  of nasty bacteria and grime without drying out skin like other cleansing soaps and importantly-is  EWG Verified ™ * Triclosan free * certified cruelty-free and vegan * gluten free * hypoallergenic * and of course free of parabens, sulfates, petrochemicals, artificial fragrances or artificial dyes . Comes in a convenient pump bottle too.  For sunblock that actually works-and for ho...

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...

We try scores of beauty/skincare products…but-what we end up using till the container is empty= that is a product that gets the major love. It works and it works for our active lifestyle-(outdoors, endurance sports)…as well as quality (passing  the urban sophisticate test) and, a MUST- practical to use. Like our wardrobe- we take high/low approach to this…as there are loads of inexpensive products ---and plenty of pricey items that are worth it. IMO.                                                                   Eye MakeUp With all the watery environments and sweat induced activities-we're always bemused by claims of "waterproof" makeup. Yeah, right.  The first test we did 2.5 years back was with MakeUp Forever's at that time fairly new AquaLiner $23-in Dragon Lagoon Green-a bold toned liquid eyeliner ...