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Taking Care Of Frizzy Hair

Do you usually deal with untamed, frizzy hair? You're always wearing the "finger in a light socket" look each time you go outside on a humid day, have a shower, or do something as simple as brush your hair. If this sounds way too familiar, there are steps you can take to tame the beast, without having to break the bank on pricey serums or salon styling. Pros say that the hair shaft consists of three layers and the outermost is not a solid, smooth surface at all. Rather, this layer is actually made up of small cells that overlap each other that should be laying perfectly smooth like shingles. Your hair gets frizzy when these overlapping cells do not lay perfectly smooth. When they lift, your hair gets kinky, curly, and rigid. Frizzy hair is often dry. Dry, frizzy hair can be tamed using intense conditioning, moisturizing shampoos and conditioners, and even overnight oil treatments. Do not wash your hair too often. Apart from drying out hair, it disrupts the follicle la

Defining the Sun Protection Factor (SPF) and Other Changes on Sunscreen Labels

English: Two photographs of a man wearing sunscreen (spf 50) on one half of his face, in visible light (left) and ultraviolet light (UV-A, 340-355nm) (right). The sunscreen on the left side of his face absorbs ultraviolet, making that side appear darker in the UV picture. (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) The new FDA-approved regulations on product labeling for sunscreen lotions and other skin care products will take effect without delay on the 18th of June this year. As mandated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S., all these skincare products that claim to provide protection from the harsh effects of long-term exposure to the sun must print additional info about the product's coverage and features. For one, it must be "water resistant" to ensure the layer of cream or lotion remains on the person's skin and continues to shield it against ultra-violet rays coming from direct sunlight. Another thing, it must have "broad spectrum coverage," w