Put A Ring On Your Sunscreen

Don’t make sunscreen a summer fling. Make it a permanent thing…a good sunscreen is the best partner your skin will ever have! But I Don’t NEED Sunscreen… …with enough “exposure,” everyone can get burned, it’s just a matter of time: People with fairer skin, light eyes, and blond or red […]
HELP! I’m Burnt To A Crisp: 10 Things To Do After A Bad Sunburn

I wasn’t good about using my Armada Sunscreen and…I’m a lobster (or crawfish in this case!) I am horribly sunburned — bright red, in lots of pain and want to avoid peeling! What do I do?? SUMMARY: Take an aspirin or another anti-inflammatory (if you’re not allergic; if you’re not sure, check with your doctor). […]
Great Makeup Starts With Great Skin

Any good make-up artist will tell you: looking great starts with great skin. Unhealthy skin is more difficult to work with: – Acne: expert concealer users can camouflage redness. The physical texture of bumps can be lessened but not hidden completely. – Rough or flaking skin can be smoothed over with moisturizer and foundation, but it’s […]
Why You NEED To Wear Sunscreen On A Cloudy Day

Do I really need to be wearing sunscreen if its cloudy outside? Yup! Many people forget that their skin is exposed to light if they don’t feel the heat. Damaging UVA doesn’t burn as quickly as UVB. Without feeling like you’re baking, you could be cooking up a carcinoma with a side of wrinkles and dark spots […]
Don’t Let Skin Problems Get In The Way Of Working Out

Not working out because you’ve got sensitive skin? Or exercise makes you turn red…red like the sun…on Mars? Acne? Don’t let skin problems keep you from getting your body healthy. Working out (daily, is the latest recommendation) isn’t just fantastic for your heart and muscles, but your brain and, yes, your skin, too! PROBLEM, SENSITIVE, AT-RISK SKIN Rosacea, […]
Paula Rosales, Kiteboarding

Paula Rosales kiteboarding Manila, Philippines Paula is born to be outdoords and in the water. Starting out as a competitive swimmer in high school, she later discovered her love for always being at sea. Paula is passionate about waterborne sports like skimboarding, wakeboarding, kiteboarding, surfing and, leisurely, sailing. Paula is an active professional kiteboader following the wind across […]
Miguel Feuermann, Triathlon

Miguel Feuermann triathlon Vancouver, Canada; Manila, Philippines Miguel Feuermann has been an endurance athlete and triathlete for multiple years. Having raced in various distances from short but high-octane sprints to the demanding long course of Ironman, he is full of stories and knowledge on the sport that shapes his life. Born in Argentina, Miguel grew up […]
How can I make doing laundry a little more allergy free?

Q: What do you recommend for laundry? I know you make a laundry product though I have not had a chance to try it yet. I guess what I’m really asking is how do you do YOUR laundry? Do you use bleach? If so, which one? Do you use fabric softener? Dryer sheets? Can you […]
10-Minute Pilates + Barre Work Out

Get your assets in order for summer with this fun 10 minute Pilates + Barre Workout, designed to create beautiful, lean, toned legs, abs and a firm, upright booty. Best results are seen when practiced 2-3x per week, combining all 4 parts to this series: 1. Standing Barre (described here) 2. Core Series (plank) 3. Pilates Floor […]