The city is scorching and all week while you're day-dreaming in your office about spending the weekend at the beach, the last thing you are thinking about is what sunscreen you'll be using. Stopping by Duane Reade's before hopping on The Hampton Jitney and snatching the first SPF cream on sale isn't going to cut it. An artist needs a clean canvas to paint a great masterpiece. Applying your make-up isn't any different. The healthier your skin is the more you will get out of your products. Finding a great skin regiment includes finding the perfect SPF to shield your lovely exterior.
It gets a bit overwhelming when buying sunscreen. Trying to figure out the difference between water proof and sweat proof or which SPF number is best gives anyone an headache. Starting June 2012 the FDA has new rules and guidelines. The guidelines will require all sunscreens to have UVA and UVB coverage and a broader spectrum of protection.These rules aren't mandatory for another year but that doesn't mean companies haven't already been following these rules. Chicago based dermatologist, Dr. Amy Forman Taub's skin care line, Skinfo (the name comes from the word skin and information) includes broad spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen formulated with 17% zinc oxide to provide protection from UVA and UVB sun damage. Skinfo's Pure Protection SPF 30 which includes green tea and vitamins to provide anti-oxidants. The website also sells a make-up line called Glomineral. Glomineral is made from natural ingredients straight from the earth. That means no synthetic dyes or fragrances which promotes healthy skin.www.Skinfo.com
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