fragrance

What puts the whip in Olay Regenerist Whip Facial Moisturizer SPF 25?

How does this chemical sunscreen delivers a whipped texture without aerosol technology or nitrous oxide?

When I first discovered “whipped sunscreen” back in May, I was intrigued. Now I’m suddenly seeing it all over Olay’s advertisements. The whole Whips product line looks exactly like whipped cream. But in contrast to Coppertone’s Whipped Sunscreens, these Whips products are packaged in regular jars, rather than aerosol cans. So what helps create their “whipped” texture?

Best products for hand eczema

Over the years, I've accumulated an arsenal of (non-lotion/cream) items that help me reduce the likelihood of aggravating my hand eczema. Here they are!

Ever since I was a kid, I’ve had chronic hand eczema. I don’t know every single trigger that could cause a flareup, but I have come to recognize some of them over the years. I wanted to share six products that help me manage my hand eczema flareups by reducing contact with these particular triggers. These products worked for me, and I hope they’ll work for you, too (but no promises).

The problem with gel moisturizers

Why do they all seem to contain fragrances and dyes?

At first glance, gel-based moisturizers seem like a virtuous choice for oily/combination skin. They tend to market themselves with appealing terms like oil-free, non-comedogenic, lightweight, and hydrating. But beneath that innocuous messaging lives a dark, untold truth…many of them contain fragrances and dyes, making them less than ideal for those of us with sensitive skin.