MIneral Powder Sunscreen Protects Without The Gooey Mess

Sunscreen. If you believe the skin care experts, then you know you need to wear it everyday.

But maybe you are tired of applying the white gooey stuff the old-fashioned way(photo2) and putting it on 30 minutes before heading out in the sun.

We have something a little bit easier, and really not messy at all. Colorscience is proud of their mineral-based powder sunscreen called, Sunforgettable. Cute name.

Sunforgettable is a really unique beauty product. The ingredients contain immediate 8 hour, waterproof protection. And it's a powder base. No more greasies.

And it comes in 3 shades: Perfectly Clear. All Clear. Almost Clear. Application is easy, too. You can put it on with a brush applicator, a roll-on, or a shaker.

We found some Sunforgettable here at SkinCareRX.com for $50.

And the product is pretty amazing if fair-skinned actresses Cameron Diaz and Anne Heche swear by Sunforgettable.

Whatever you do, just play safe under the sun. And even if you're in the car driving, you still need to wear sunscreen. Facial skin cancers develop more on the left side due to frequent driving, say researchers at St. Louis University.

"We tend to see more skin cancer on the left side of the face---drivers need to be aware of the amount of sun exposure they receive behind the wheel," cautions Dr. Scott Fosko.

All the more reason to be smart and put the sunscreen on. And it looks like mineral-based sunscreen powder is high-tech beauty science.

Engagement Ring From Tiffany's: Oh Yeah...There's An iPhone App For That

Ladies....here it is:

The Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder, the jeweler’s first iPhone® application..

Oh yeah....it was just a matter of time before the oh-so-important task of diamond engagement ring shopping went mobile

And leave it to one of the most celebrated diamond experts to lead the way! Who wouldn't want an engagement ring from Tiffany's?!

This is out right now! So, how exactly do we use this dazzling iPhone app?

According to the famous Tiffany jewelers, this one-of-a-kind app includes an "accurate Ring Sizer, the first tool of its kind from a jeweler, that lets users determine their size by placing an actual ring directly on the screen and aligning it with the correct circle in the guide. Browsing the collection according to shape, setting, metal or design is equally simple. The rings are shown true-to-size and each style may be viewed with diamonds of six different carat sizes. Users may zoom in on a ring’s exquisite details, pair the rings with wedding bands, and save or share their favorites via e-mail, Facebook® and Twitter®."

Wow! 6 different carat sizes. We'll take the 'Liz Taylor' rock, if you don't mind, or that J.Lo/Ben Affleck ginormous ring. Remember that one?! LOL.

And how about finding the ring size, too? Just place the ring on the screen and find your size. Love it!

For all you happy diamond engagement ring seekers click here for details.

And to see a super YouTube demo, place your ring finger here, ladies.

Brady Bunch Beauty Melts Away 50 Lbs. To Get Back Bikini Body

50 lbs!!

Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!!

Everyone's favorite Brady Bunch beauty, Maureen McCormick, is looking fab after melting away the pounds with sensible diet and exercise, and it took 10 months to get to 111 lbs. That's right folks, there is no easy way to drop the weight. It takes dedication and drive, and we're happy to see Maureen look so pretty, fit and healthy.

A size 2 at age 53. Incredible. So, how did the Brady Bunch cutie melt away 50 lbs?

Maureen McCormick told OK magazine that she hit her highest weight of 161 lbs. last summer, and that was it:

"Last summer, I truly looked like I had totally let myself go. It’s been a really long, slow, but very natural and healthy journey," she says.

"I spent too much time at night watching reality shows — eating chocolate and cakes and pizza and pasta and burgers and french fries."

Maureen threw out all the junk food and adopted a much healthier diet of vegetarian foods, like beans and rice. She does eat chicken if it is organic. And Maureen enjoys "the wheat-free, gluten-free snacks, mainly fruit and vegetables, and nuts."

And she has stopped drinking alcohol and it shows in the mirror. "I feel younger than I've felt in years."

Maureen is also moving, a lot. 6 days a week. "We box, we run, we swim. She's found this diverse toolbox of exercise. Now, it's a fun thing in her life," says her trainer Juliet Kaska. And she started the Brady Bunch beauty moving slowly. Walking. The treadmill. Some yoga and Pilates.

To learn more about Maureen McCormick's stunning weight loss, pick up a copy of OK magazine's June 14th issue

Seashell Massage With LavaGel Hottest New Craze And We Mean Hot!

Seashells. LavaGel. Hot massage.

We're not sure how many lavish spas here in the U.S. have caught on to the hottest, new craze, but our friends in the U.K. are already leading the way.

And it all involves a beautiful shell readily found in the Philippines called the tiger striped clam shell.

We love the idea, because this is actually an eco-friendly massage. No electricity needed to warm up these pretty, pink-hued shells. According to what we read here," a teabag-like sachet is placed inside each shell. This is the “LavaGel” (a mix including algae and sea kelp) which, when combined with salt water, generates enough heat for an hour-long massage." Yes, heat is actually produced when a chemical reaction occurs after mixing the algae and other ingredients.

It sounds delightful and soothing, and nice and warm. And the tiger striped clam shell, itself, becomes a massage tool. The different parts of the shell are used for different massage strokes. And while being used across the body, the heat from the shells naturally produces calcium. This calcium is then transferred to the skin which is known to help firm and rebuild or rejuvenate.

And these shells are easy to handle, because, they are light to hold and fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, allowing therapists to, " apply deep pressure with the shell doing all the work. The heat can also be used on problems areas to release muscle tension and soreness and to promote relaxation of the fascia layers that connect muscles to the rest of the body."

Wow! How awesome is that?! For more details, check out this website.

Korres Beauty Product From Greece Uses Yogurt To Soothe Burned Skin

Yogurt. It really is good for your skin. Yogurt is a true beauty food.

And the Korres company has a wonderful product for your sunburned face and body. You can pick up a jar of it in Greece. Or you can head to your nearest Sephora beauty store, and stock up on Korres' Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel ($23.50).

Even reality star Kim Kardashian adores this soothing, cooling skin lotion. She mentioned it June's issue of OK magazine. Take a look at Kim. Even olive-skinned beauties can absorb a load of damage from the sun.

If you've ever used a natural yogurt mask, then you already know how very cool and soothing it feels against your skin. And yogurt is big in the Greek tradition. We should know, by the way. Our grandfather enjoyed a cup of plain yogurt daily, and almost reached 90 years old. And our Papou had very nice smooth skin.

Korres' Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel goes a few steps further. Ideal for after sun exposure, yogurt hydrates the skin, instantly relieving excessive heat and stinging. And it's really effective on oily, acne prone complexions, too. No greasies. We know some women who love to use this cooling gel for their faces and bodies daily, even when they have NOT been out in the sun.

Why is this Yoghurt Cooling Gel so special?

Read how the Korres company describes their product:

Yoghurt, a natural source of Lactose, Proteins, Vitamins, and Minerals, increases the water content of the top layers of the skin instantly relieving UV-induced redness (erythema) and reducing the sensation of burning. Epilobium Angustifolium and Fennel Extracts demonstrate exceptional anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties, promoting the recovery of sun-harassed skin.Directions: Apply to the face and body after exposure to the sun. Repeat 2-3 times on irritated skin. For maximum cooling effect keep refrigerated.

To learn more about Korres' Yoghurt After-Sun Cooling Gel, click here.

Hollywood Celebrities Like Katherine Heigl Change Up Hair Color And Style Often

Katherine Heigl. She loves to change up the hair and the style quite often. The woman is lovely, no argument there....BUT....are you really digging the pageant bouffant hairdo and too dark color??!!

What's going on here? Ever since she became a mommy, well, er.....something seems a miss with her hair. We caught a glimpse of Katherine Heigl last evening in London, where she is promoting the debut of her new film, Killers.

Even People magazine diplomatically took issue with Katherine's new do:

"When she headed to London for today’s U.K. debut, the 31-year-old actress amped up the look — and quite possibly her age, with a structured bouffant that reminded us of the sprayed-in-place coifs from the Reagan-era ’80s. Paging Designing Women! Though the chic mom can pull off just about any look, it’s a distinct departure from the soft-and-pretty Hollywood hair standard we’re used to seeing on the red carpet."

Ouch!

Many Hollywood beauties change up the hair and style quite often, and not always because of a new movie role. Julia Roberts easily transforms from auburn to brunette to blonde, and back again and again. A few weeks ago, we saw Julia on Oprah's show as a blonde. And just last night at a red carpet event, Julia was photographed hanging with Oprah, and this time, Julia was back to being a medium brunette. We don't like Julia Roberts as a blonde, but many fans do.

If you want to switch hair colors, of course you can.....but tread so carefully. Here are a couple of super hair color tips from the Hollywood color genius himself, Kim Vo:

1. Which head of hair poses the biggest challenges for coloring---blonde, brunette, black, or red? And why.

Kim Vo: Although blondes are very tricky, not all blondes are created equal. Matching skin tones is crucial to create the perfect blonde. The biggest challenge are reds. The red color molecule is the smallest of all colors. It's like a tropical rainstorm. It's tempest and dramatic at first and then quickly fades.

2. So then, is skin tone the most important factor when considering hair color? And can u give us tips?

Kim Vo: Skin tone is the most important factor in deciding your perfect color. It takes a professional eye to determine, but for a simple read, use the veins on your wrist. If your veins are blue, warm tones like chestnut and auburn tones are for you. If your veins are more green, caramel and golden hues will compliment you. If your veins are blue/green, then warm and cool tones can be added seamlessly.

Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme Simply Delicious Treat For Dry Feet

Coconut. Yum!!! Give us an Almond Joy or a Mounds, and everything is alright with the world.

We also love the scent of coconut. And boy, have we found a fan favorite for dry, ravaged feet.

It's Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme ($9, drugstores). This is an amazing beauty product that has stood the test of time. And people can't get enough.

If you have what we lovingly call, Hobbit feet, oh yeah, you know what we're talking about. And if you recall the great writing of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit, then you remember the feet of these kind-hearted creatures:

"(Hobbits)wear no shoes, because their feet grow natural leather soles and grow thick warm brown hair like the stuff on their heads” (The Hobbit pg. 12).

Don't despair.....Burt's Bees Coconut Foot Creme comes to the rescue. And the magic, is in the formula, because coconut oil is full of wonderful properties:

"The flesh of the coconut is rich in emollient fat and, when pressed, yields a white, sweetly-scented, super-moisturizing oil, which is a solid at room temperature but easily melts on the skin.".

Burt's Bees also says this about their popular foot softener. "This pampering natural foot cream combines coconut oil, lanolin and vegetable glycerin to revive and rejuvenate even the driest, most neglected feet. There's also a hint of natural rosemary and peppermint oils to refresh tired feet."

This cream is so rich, you should put on a pair of socks at bedttime to let it all absorb. That is the method most users prefer, and we think it makes a big difference. You wake up to soft, smooth feet, and those nasty cracked heels improve nicely with time.

And check out the customer reviews...97% would recommend Burt's Coconut Foot Creme. Those are pretty good numbers.