Sweet Baby Skin

Do you have a small infant, or know someone else who has a baby under the age of 6 months? An interesting fact is that babies under 6 months of age are unable yet to produce a significant amount of melanin which provides our skin with sun protection, and their skin is too sensitive for sunscreen so that leaves them especially vulnerable to the sun's damaging effects. So what can you do? 

Here are the guidelines that the Skincare Foundation recommends for Infants:

0-6 months: 

• Use removable mesh window shields to keep direct sunlight from coming in through the windows of your car or invest in UV window film, which can screen almost 100 percent of ultraviolet radiation without reducing visibility.

• Take walks early in the morning before 10 AM or after 4 PM and use a stroller with a sun-protective cover.

• Dress baby in lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs.

• Choose a wide-brimmed hat or bonnet that protects the baby's face, neck, and ears. A baby who wears a hat during the first few months will get used to having it on.

6-12 months: It's now safe to use sunscreen on babies.

• Apply broad-spectrum, SPF 15+ sunscreen to areas left uncovered such as baby's hands. Many companies have tear-free formulas that won't sting baby's eyes.

• If you are using a spray sunscreen, it should not be applied directly to the face; sprays should be misted into the hands, and then spread on the face.

• Most importantly, sunscreen must be applied 30 minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours or after swimming or excessive sweating

I completely agree with these recommendations, and too often I see babies at the beach and outdoors with little or no sun-protective covering or clothing that protects from sun damage.

My handsome little man just recently turned six months ☺☺☺

Sweet Baby Skin

Do you have a small infant, or know someone else who has a baby under the age of 6 months? An interesting fact is that babies under 6 months of age are unable yet to produce a significant amount of melanin which provides our skin with sun protection, and their skin is too sensitive for sunscreen so that leaves them especially vulnerable to the sun's damaging effects. So what can you do? 

Here are the guidelines that the Skincare Foundation recommends for Infants:

0-6 months: 

• Use removable mesh window shields to keep direct sunlight from coming in through the windows of your car or invest in UV window film, which can screen almost 100 percent of ultraviolet radiation without reducing visibility.

• Take walks early in the morning before 10 AM or after 4 PM and use a stroller with a sun-protective cover.

• Dress baby in lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs.

• Choose a wide-brimmed hat or bonnet that protects the baby's face, neck, and ears. A baby who wears a hat during the first few months will get used to having it on.

6-12 months: It's now safe to use sunscreen on babies.

• Apply broad-spectrum, SPF 15+ sunscreen to areas left uncovered such as baby's hands. Many companies have tear-free formulas that won't sting baby's eyes.

• If you are using a spray sunscreen, it should not be applied directly to the face; sprays should be misted into the hands, and then spread on the face.

• Most importantly, sunscreen must be applied 30 minutes before going outside and reapplied every two hours or after swimming or excessive sweating

I completely agree with these recommendations, and too often I see babies at the beach and outdoors with little or no sun-protective covering or clothing that protects from sun damage.

Blue Mermaid DIY Face Masque

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Oily Skin Solutions

Acne can be a stressful condition when it appears on our skin. Here are a number of steps you can take to help reduce inflammation, treat the condition and prevent future outbreaks.

1. A CLEAN DIET. Eating "clean" is important to help keep our skin hydrated and purified. Be sure to include a variety of organic fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Add a big handful of spinach into your smoothie and you won't even taste it! Spinach provides vitamins and minerals and nourishes your organs with healthy flow.

2. CLEAN LINENS. When I mention this to people most are very surprised that clean bed linens can play a role in the health of our facial skin. Wash hands often, as we tend to touch the facial skin area many times during the day, where dirt and oil can accumulate. Make sure to wash bed linens often since oils from hair can be left on pillow cases and sheets, where our skin touches. 

3. SKIN CLEANSING. Do not pick at zits! Try to avoid this as much as the temptation arises. When zits becomes open, they can infect other areas of the skin causing repeated breakouts to occur. If a pimple opens, keep area clean by washing immediately. For a deep cleanse, use a facial steam treatment, followed by facial masque, and Blemish Banish Serum. 

My favorite products for oily skin:

Patchouli Sunshine Soap
Activated Charcoal Masque
Blemish Banish Serum
Lemon & Tea Tree Face Toner
Chamomile Rose Cream
Synergy Day Serum

What is your favorite skin detox remedy, or the most success you have had with preventing and controlling acne? 

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Happy Earth Day!

A few months ago I put a few avocado pits in a jar of water with toothpicks and two of them sprouted roots and then a stem. This is the first one we planted. This is the method i used: 

https://youtu.be/a5HTBLwVqQ4

I can't wait for the avocados! Happy Earth Day!

Vanilla Sands

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