#Sun Protection

[marzipanandminutiae]

honestly the positioning of common-sense sun protection- hats, parasols/sun umbrellas, sunscreen, etc. -as either prissy and affected or unnecessary anti-aging obsession is one of the most dangerous lines we've collectively been fed as a society, for 100 years now

like I get where it all started, I do. there ARE health benefits to sun exposure in moderation, those were starting to be understood around the 1910s, and the 1920s fancied themselves the inventors of science and Women Doing Things OutdoorsTM because of some discoveries made and voting rights gained around that time. tanning was the new miracle cure! it meant you were outdoors and active- with no consideration that the "active" part might be what made people feel good, not so much the endless sun exposure! it spoke to European or tropical holidays!

(if you were white. if you had natural, healthy dark skin, no dice; keep rubbing heavy metals on your body to look lighter. there's just no winning)

and unlike forcing factory workers to ingest radium and other harmful fads of the day, the negative effects took years to surface and weren't yet fully understood for what they were

but it took root so deeply that when sunscreen began gaining just a BIT of a foothold...it became associated with the kind of people who use special wrinkle-prevention straws. and some idiot who thinks skin cancer is caused by eating seed oils just reblogged one of my comments on the matter, linking a weird study that claims tanning-bed use is somehow good for you

god

we are never getting out of the Skin Damage Is Beautiful Industrial Complex, are we?

[femmefatalevibe]

Femme Fatale Guide: Purse Essentials For Day & Night (or Any Activity In Between)

Daytime Handbag Essentials:

Keys

Wallet/cardholder (ID[s], credit/debit cards, spare cash – enough for an emergency cab/train ticket, a bottle of water, and a cheap snack plus a little extra is my formula)

Phone/phone charger

Airpods/headphones

Mini sunscreen

Hand lotion

Floss picks in a travel floss dispenser

Mini disposable toothbrushes

Breath mints

Portable stain remover wipes

Hand sanitizer

Lip balm/your everyday lip color

Eyeliner

Brow pencil

Power foundation

Contour/blush stick

Oil blotting sheets

Roll-on perfume

Hair ties

Foldable mini hair brush

Feminine hygiene wipes

Panty liners/pads/tampons

Travel case bandaids

Condoms (not in a wallet, please)

A pen or two

Portable sticky notes

Travel pack of tissues

Spare glasses/contacts & contact solution

Sunglasses

OTC pain relief medicine

Water bottle

Non-perishable snacks (I recommend Larabars, Lupini beans/roasted chickpeas/edamame, roasted nuts/trail mix snack packs, Lupii/Raw Rev vegan protein bars, and freeze-dried fruit)

Nighttime Handbag Essentials:

Keys

Wallet/cardholder (ID[s], credit/debit cards, spare cash – enough for an emergency cab/train ticket, a bottle of water, and a cheap snack plus a little extra is my formula)

Phone/portable phone charger

Mini sunscreen

Hand lotion

Floss picks in a travel floss dispenser

Mini disposable toothbrushes

Breath mints

Portable stain remover wipes

Hand sanitizer

Lip balm/your everyday lip color

Eyeliner

Brow pencil

Mini power foundation

Roll-on perfume

Hair ties

Foldable mini hair brush

Feminine hygiene wipes

Panty liner (and maybe a pad/tampon, depending on the time of the month)

Portable makeup remover wipe (or two)

Portable cleansing towelette (or two)

Travel case bandaids

Condoms (at least two – not in a wallet, please)

Disposable foot socks

OTC pain relief medicine

Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D supplement (one of each – for after or the morning after drinking)

Necessary Edit: This list is meant to be a comprehensive guide, designed to be personalized. If you don't think you need some of these items, [pick and choose at your discretion].

[dailyhorseposting]

[remash]

clarendon street house ~ architecture caisson | photo credit: peter clarke

[kpop-bbg]

[crazycatsiren]

It's looking like I'm not setting foot outside the house without one of my sun hats this summer. 👒

[cherrycurlsvanillapearls]

Looking for a sunscreen ☀️🌻🕶👒🧴

I'm looking for one that is

-At least justifiably priced if not affordable 💸

-Won't burn the eyes 😭

-Works 🙈

-Made of biodegradable/non-toxic materials 🥀

Anyone know anything that might fit the bill?

[beautypeachandmusk]

Foundation Sun Screen SPF 50 - Peach and Musk

[lem0nademouth]

idk who needs to hear this but any sunscreen with zinc will leave a cast on your skin because that’s the sunscreen doing its job. mineral sunscreen - aka physical sunscreen - uses zinc as its main ingredient to reflect UV rays off of your skin. most dermatologists recommend it over chemical sunscreen, which does not leave a cast but also does not reflect UV rays, because of its efficacy and lower impact on the environment. there is no “special” sunscreen that magically doesn’t leave a cast; it either has zinc or it doesn’t. don’t get ripped off by expensive sunscreens marketing themselves as the Only One That Doesn’t Leave A Cast. also maybe take the low grade L and have a cast on your skin for a little bit for the sake of not getting melanoma.

[moroccan01-blog]

Paula's Choice sun protection review

Can one product really transform your skin? Discover the truth in this honest Paula's Choice sun protection review. Learn how the 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant unclogs pores, evens skin tone, and fits perfectly into your sun-safe skincare routine. Don’t miss the full breakdown here: 👉 https://reviewsnews.icu/paulas-choice-sun-protection-review/ #PaulasChoiceReview #SunProtectionTips #SkincareRoutine #BHAExfoliant #GlowingSkin #BeautyBlogger

[marzipanandminutiae]

kind of hate that western society jumped from "dark skin is coarse and common and also ugly, whether natural or acquired from sun exposure" to "no actually tanning is The Beauty Standard (if you have naturally light skin) (still going to be racist about it) and anything bad that the entire medical establishment has to say about it is either fake or will Definitely Never Happen To You, Personally. also pale skin makes you look sick :/"

like

I feel as if we should have tried harder to find a more nuanced stance there, guys

[evilovesyou]

With the intense heat going on at the moment, we thought it would be good to post a little heat protection check list!

We know these concerts are very intense and we all want to be close and have a good spot, but it’s really important to stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun in this weather 🏳️‍🌈🧡🫶

[femmefatalevibe]

what should i keep in my everyday purse?

Sharing my guide on Purse Essentials For Day & Night (or Any Activity In Between) in the hyperlink! Hope this helps xx

[kpop-bbg]