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Q&A with Sarah Leung of The Woks of Life blog

Find out what inspired Sarah and her family to start a popular food blog, how she found out about her skin allergies, and what (baby!) sunscreen she likes to use at the beach.

I’ve always loved reading food blogs, but now that there are so darn many of them, it’s hard for me to maintain an appetite for them (ha). The Woks of Life is one blog that has consistently earned a top spot in my mental list of “websites to visit when I’m in need of culinary inspiration.” This family-run blog makes Asian (and all types of) food more accessible to everyone, and each member of the family brings his or her own distinct voice to the blog. I am super…

Best sunscreen lip balms: A somewhat comprehensive guide

Many sunscreen lip balms only offer minimal SPF protection. Here are my top picks for the best sunscreen lip balms on the market right now.

Do you sometimes forget that lips need sunscreen, too? I certainly do! Recently, I decided to right this wrong by looking for the best sunscreen lip balm on the market. I compiled a list of my top picks, based on a combination of active sunscreen ingredients, the level of SPF protection provided, and the inclusion of other hydrating ingredients that make it an effective chapstick in addition to a sunscreen.