Hot In The Hive: UVSunSense Sun Monitor Wristbands
by Alex Gambardella
Jun 2, 2009 6:52 AM PDT
Time flies when you're having fun in the sun. One minute you're happy as a clam, playing volleyball or reading a book on the beach, the next you're stomping down the aisles at Walgreens in search of aloe for that gnarly sunburn you've earned. You already know that too much sun exposure is harmful, and you've had enough peeling shoulders in your time to recognize the importance of sunscreen, but even the most seasoned of sun-baskers have a hard time keeping of track of their last sunscreen application or even knowing exactly when it's time to call it a day and take cover. Enter UVSunSense sun monitoring wristbands. Worn on your wrist in addition to a nice slathering of SPF 15 or higher, the band's surface changes color to alert you when it's time to either slop on some more sunscreen or find the nearest shady spot ASAP. Sure, they might be a pretty dorky-looking excuse for a bangle, but they look a heck of a lot cooler than a blistering lobster complexion!
Price: $6.89 for a pack of 7
The Hottest Lotions And Bronzers For Soaking Up The Sun (Or Just Looking Like You Did!)
by Alex Gambardella
May 19, 2009 10:23 AM PDT
I don't know about you, but as unhealthy as the sun's harmful rays are, I have a hard time staying out of the sun on those blessed days when it actually decides to come out of hiding and make an appearance. After all, who can resist a fresh sun-kissed glow (when it doesn't start out as a gnarly burn, that is)? Luckily for us sun-hungry bathing beauties, plenty of our favorite top-of-the-line cosmetics lines have hopped onto the bronzing bandwagon and offer loads of options when it comes to getting that summer-worthy warm color sun-free, faking it on a day-to-day basis with natural-looking bronzer or shimmery body makeup, and sunscreen and after-sun lotion for safer outdoor basking. From Lindsay Lohan's anticipated new self-tanner Sevin Nyne to a Tarte bronzing stick made just for channeling those sun-toned summer legs, sun-free is always safer, but you can still be smart and play it safe while in the sun without having to stay winter-ashy all summer long! Check out the slideshow for the full collection of our favorite sunny and sunless products of the season!
