Dermatologists Don’t Approve Of Green Sunscreen

Bella Breakdown Hawaii recently banned sunscreen brands with certain chemicals such as oxybenzone and octinoxate. These chemicals hurt the coral reefs and marine life. While environmentalists are excited about Hawaii’s protection plan, dermatologists are not so pleased. Sunscreens with harmful chemicals are effective because they block UVA and UVB  rays. The ‘green’ sunscreen that acts as a replacement is feared to not be as effective. As Hawaii has the highest amount of melanoma diagnoses’ in the country, dermatologists fear that with this new ‘green’ suncreen, that number will rise. Environmentalists are applauding the new legislation and argue that people need...

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Glitter Sunscreen Is A Coachella Must-Have

Bella Breakdown Summer is slowly approaching, which means sun, sun and more sun. Plus, Coachella is also right around the corner, so this glitter sunscreen is a must-have product. Who wants to choose between being glittery like a unicorn and protecting their skin? Well, thanks to this product, you won’t have to choose! Of course, the internet already got ahold of this magical glitter sunscreen, and its currently freaking out over it. The Miami-based brand responsible for this genius product is Sunshine & Glitter, and they offer the most unique glitter sunscreens. But how good is this sunscreen? Well,...

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From Tinted Moisturizer To Sunblock Mousse, Here Are 18 Sunscreens To Try Out This Summer

Bella Breakdown Now that the sunny weather is here to stay, it’s crucial that we remain mindful and protect our skin against damage. The process of picking out the best sunscreens can be an overwhelming task, there are so many options, and so many sunscreens leave your skin feeling greasy. Pacifica Face Sunscreen with SPF 30 is $13 at Target. Mineral Sunscreen with SPF 30 is $36. The Invisible Shield from Glossier has an SPF of 35 and is $34. Natural Non-Nano Zinc Oxide from Nine Naturals has an SPF of 32. Umbra Tinte Physical Defense with SPF 30...

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You Can Now Drink (or Eat) Your Sunscreen – Sort Of!

Bella Breakdown Chances are that when you see a partygoer passing a bottle of pills around, the contents of that bottle aren’t going to be good for you. But in the case of this month’s fitness-trend de jure health is the optimal goal. The latest craze to hit the Hamptons comes in pill form – but it isn’t a party drug, it’s sunscreen! Heliocare is the latest trending one-a-day dietary supplement for the rich and playful and it’s designed to help your skin protect itself from the harmful effects of free radicals. The folks at Heliocare aren’t the only...

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