the sun has got his hat on..

So if you're anything like me, i'm sure your making the most of the glorious sunshine. We all know the sun makes us feel great, but i think it's important that people know the dangers.

I will bet that a lot of you who have been out in the sun will not have worn suncream. I cannot count the amount of facebook status' i have read about people being sunburnt.

Stupid as it sounds, i'm actually terrified of sunburn. Like actually scared. I remember a while ago having a conversation with my dad about suncream which has stayed with me and from then i have always been really careful when going out in the sun.

The sun is a fantastic thing. I looove summer BBQ's, waterfights and bike rides and i do love reading a good book by a pool. The sun gives us vitamin D which has many health benefits, one of which making us feel happier and healthier.

When your skin is exposed to sunlight, it produces a pigment called melanin to help protect itself against UV light. Darker skin has more menalin, whereas fair skin has very little. This is what makes your skin go darker- AKA your lovely golden tan. A tan is actually a sign of damage to the skin.

Sunburn is literally a burn of the skin. However, most of the damage that is done before you notice it. Your skin peels because the body wants to get rid of damaged cells as they are at risk of becoming cancer. Sunburn is dangerous because not only does it affect these cells which are shed, it can penetrate into the underneath layers of skin which will prevent them from shedding in the future when you get sunburn again.

I know this is all very factual and boring but i really want people to know what it's all about.

I'm sure you all know that too much exposure to the sun can be a cause of skin cancer. You can also get a condition called actinic keratoses, which is where you get growths on your face and hands.

And i think the worse part, well, for all you beauty fanatics, is probably skin aging. Skin becomes leathery and shows pigmentation irregularities. It's more prone to wrinkles and bruising as it will be thinner. Some celebs swear by factor 50 everyday claiming that it is the reason for their beautiful skin.

Put some research into your skin type and how much exposure you are likely to be facing. It doesn't hurt to prepare your skin using suncream just 15 minutes before you go out in it, you won't regret it in the future.

I know this is a bit of a nag, please, go out and enjoy the sun (while you still can!) but i just wanted to remind people to just slap on some suncream..

currently loving..

A few things of the bits and bobs I'm loving at the moment..

- Sainsbury's Hygienic Hand Gel

just utterly amazing, smells great really soothing for even sensitive hands. £1.02 - 100ml

- Vaseline, Rose and Almond Oil

well, vaseline is just great, all its products are, the smell reminds me of like red wine..? maybe it's just me, but it's good. £1.44 - 20g

- Natural Collection, Colour Foundation (Liquid)

this is really good stuff, it goes on my skin really lightly, i have dry skin and it really helps that too, it is a Boots brand, so i doubt you can buy it in America, sorry guys. :/ £1.99 (all their products are £1.99) 40ml

- No 7 Essential Moisture, Day Cream

this is honestly amazing stuff, it really works, as i said before i suffer from dry skin, not all the time just sometimes, i slap some of this on in the morning before i do my make up. i also have the night cream which you obviously put on at night, i will probably use this for about 3-4 days morning and night and my dry patches on my face will have gone! Smiles all around! Day Cream is £8.50 - 50ml and Night Cream is £9.50 - 50ml.

- Natural Collection Blusher

the one in the picture is called sweet cheeks, i believe it is the lightest one.. this is amazing, really soft on my cheeks, but never as good as my MAC - gingerly. £1.99 5g

- Natural Collection Pressed Powder

this is the colour warm, they all look really light in the shop/packaging but if you get the foundation too, it works better, but i have used it with my Rimmel London foundation and it was still great. there is also a loose powder, comment and tell me what it is like if you have used it. (: £1.99 10g

- The Sun

who doesn't? i love it, i especially love the feeling of having a lovely golden tan without having to fake it. :D i do love fake tan though. comment and give me some great fake tans that are at reasonable prices too.

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Top 10 Summer Must Haves Tag

10. Barry M - Strawberry Ice Cream Nail Paint

- the name says it all. (:

9. Flip Flops

- feel the wind between your.. toes. (:

8. Moisturiser/Tinted

- i don't know about you guys but i want soft skin for the summer.

7. A Good Protecting Shampoo

- sounds weird but the sun will damage your hair, you want silky soft hair.

6. Hand Sanitizer

- what's happened to swine flu?! you don't just have to use it for your hands..

5. Fake Tan

- the sun doesn't always have his hat on. (:

4. Friends

- i guess it won't be the best summer if you didn't have friends, what about all them camp outs, BBQ's and parties..

3. Leggins

- leggins are just fab, you can wear them with a lovely summer top, with a dress or just a vest top, for them lazy days, what ever floats your boat.

2. Sunniess

- just for them days when the sun does decide to put his hat on and come out to play. (:

1. Sun Cream!

- do you want wrinkles at 25?

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40 Questions Tag

How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice- I also like to use a wipe if i'm doing my make up after school

-What skin type do you have? (dry,oily,combo)
I have dry skin.

-What is your current facial wash?
Simple- Facial Wipes and also Simple- Eye Makeup Remover - it's amazingly gentle on skin, but removes any surface oil, and all my make up.

-Do you exfoliate?
Yes, Although i don't have a routine, i simply do it when i feel the need.

-What brand do you use?
I use a Clean & Clear scrub- it really does the job.

-What moisturizer do you use?
At the moment I am using the Clinique, although i am almost finished and need a new one.

-Do you have freckles?
Yes - I love/hate them.

-Do you use eye cream?
No, i don't, maybe i should start?

-Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
No, i never have, and hopefully never will, i tend to get the odd dry patches though..

-Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
Nope.

MAKE-UP
-What foundation do you use?
Well, i change my foundations, not all the time but when i feel the need for a change, at the moment i am using Natural Collection - Colour Foundation, only £1.99!! It's pretty good for its price too, doesn't make me break out, and good for my dry skin, very light weight on my skin.

-How about concealer?
To be honest i don't use one, if anything i use my foundation as i don't really suffer from dark under-circles..

-Do you know your undertone color?
I would say I am neutralish peachy tone.

-What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I like them, i like the natural ones most. (:

-Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
No - but now i do.

-What brand of mascara do you use?
I like Rimmel London's Sexy Curve, it really gives your lashes a 'full' look- which i like.

-Sephora or MAC?
I don't have a Sephora here, so it'll have to be MAC.

-Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No.

-What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
Fingers! And a few brushes.

-Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
No, i don't really wear eye shadow much.

-For the face?
Not at the moment.

-What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I don't use eye shadows.

-Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
I use pencil mainly.

-How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Never, i'm abit good now you see. ;)

-What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
Hmm, i guess i like the intese colour, but they are a bit messy.

-Do you use mineral makeup?
I occasionally use Bare Minerals, It's nice, but i just like the feeling of a liquid more.

-What is your favorite lipstick?
I would pick MAC's - Hue, it's so easy to wear. :)

-How about lipgloss?
I'm not a big gloss fan, but I do love Nars - Turkish Delight.

-What is your favorite blush to use?
MAC's Gingerly, even though I'm a blonde.

-Do you buy your makeup on ebay?
Noo.

-Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes! I like a lot of brands such as Barry M, Gosh, Loreal, Revlon, so many..

-Do you go to CCO's? (cosmetic company outlets)
Nope. ):

-Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
Yes I would love to, although I don't think I ever will.

-Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
If I am in a rush then yes.

-Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Girls with orange cheeks, milky pale foreheads, and concealed lips.

-Do you like colorful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
In lipsticks, yes, but if i used eye shadow i would probably stick to browns..

-Which celebrity always has great make up?
Sienna Miller, her smokey eye's are perfection.

-If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item,what would you use?
Eyeliner - it brings out eyes so much.

-Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?

I could, i have, but i tend to put on a bit of Mascara.

-Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I look okay. But I look better with makeup. (:

-In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
Overall I would say MAC, It does a lot of good products, and isn't too expensive.

-What do you think of Makeup?
It's a fun habit, and I loove the process of applying it.

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