Sunscreen provides strong sun protection from harmful UV rays. However, is the ingredient contained in many sunscreens, oxybenzone, just as safe for your body?
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Glam Glossary: Oxybenzone
Posted by Allison Giuffre on January 30th, 2010
Posted in Beauty School, Features, Glam Glossary 
Tags: glam glossary, oxybenzone, SPF, sun block, sunscreen, UV rays, uva uvb 
1,023 Comments »Glam Glossary: Noncomedogenic
Posted by Allison Giuffre on January 23rd, 2010
The term “noncomedogenic” (or “non-comedogenic”) implies the product carrying that label won’t clog pores. But like the label “hypoallergenic,” there are no rules or regulations ensuring that’s really the case.
Posted in Beauty School, Features, Glam Glossary Tags: bha, glam glossary, noncomedogenic, oil free 1,393 Comments »Glam Glossary: Microdermabrasion
Posted by Allison Giuffre on January 16th, 2010
Microdermabrasion can be found in spas, doctor’s offices and in the form of at-home kits. But how exactly does it work, and, more importantly, is it safe? Find out after the jump.
Glam Glossary: Leave-in Conditioner
Posted by Allison Giuffre on January 9th, 2010
Think leave-in conditioners are nothing to think about? Not so. Leave-ins should be purchased with a great deal of consideration, because they will stay in your hair until the next rinse. Learn how to decide which leave-in hair quencher is right for your strands.
Glam Glossary: Keratin
Posted by Allison Giuffre on January 2nd, 2010
While it won’t make your hair grow faster (contrary to popular belief), keratin does have its benefits. Learn more about this strengthening protein that bonds to your hair.
Posted in Beauty School, Features, Glam Glossary Tags: chi, glam glossary, keratin, liquid keratin, real lash 525 Comments »Glam Glossary: Jojoba
Posted by Allison Giuffre on December 26th, 2009
The Jojoba plant, a desert shrub, yields a moisturizing substance found in many bath and body products. Learn more about the ingredient that practically passes as a twin for our body’s natural oil secretions.
Posted in Beauty School, Features, Glam Glossary Tags: exfoliation, glam glossary, jojoba, moisturizer 8 Comments »Glam Glossary: Iron Oxides
Posted by Allison Giuffre on December 19th, 2009
Iron oxides seem to be everywhere in cosmetics products. Find out what this ingredient does and if it’s safe for your skin.
Glam Glossary: Hypoallergenic
Posted by Allison Giuffre on December 12th, 2009
If you have allergies or sensitive skin, you may feel secure with personal care products labeled “hypoallergenic.” But it turns out, this label may be meaningless. Read on to learn why.
Posted in Beauty School, Features, Glam Glossary Tags: almay, clinique, hypoallergenic 307 Comments »
