SPF 30, 50, 80…What does it all mean?

August 23, 2019

Ahhhh, the summer heat is upon us and Lake Sinclair is looking like the perfect getaway! Nothing beats when the sun hits your skin and the breeze tosses your hair. But to keep comfortable in this kind of heat, we all need to take some precaution with helpful skin care designed for #LakeLife.

Taking care of your skin does not have to come with an expensive price tag. We have great drugstore brands that you can scoop up anywhere as long as you know the key ingredients you are looking for.

Understanding SPF

Waterproof, sweatproof, UVB, UVA, SPF 30, 50, or 100, what does it all mean? I asked several people to explain this to me and I was alarmed how many people don’t exactly understand what it all means!

SPF stands for ‘sun protection factor’ and is designed specifically to protect against ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. UVB is what causes sunburn. Suppose that your skin would normally start to burn after 10 minutes without any protection — with SPF 30, you would get 30 TIMES the protection…that’s 300 minutes (10min x 30 SPF)!

BUT the Center for Disease Control (CDC) warns that reapplying sunscreen does NOT reset the clock, it just provides continuity of the existing protection. So using the example above, if you go for a swim about an hour (60 minutes) after applying your SPF 30 sunscreen, then you need to re-apply and will still only get the remaining 240 minutes of protection.

So what is UVA? These ultraviolet rays don’t generally cause visible sunburn, but can cause damage to tissue that causes wrinkles which means they penetrate deeper into the skin.

The Takeaway

As someone who is particular about my skin care and of course style. I love to pile on my protection with a moisturizing sunscreen, make up with SPF in it, and a cute hat or sunglasses just to keep my face out of direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time.

Sun Essentials — Chicks #LakeLife Essentials

I hope that you found this information helpful next time you stop by CVS or Walgreens before you head to the lake.

Lather up!

Your Chick,

Rina

**This piece was published in Milledgeville Scene Magazine May/June 2019**

Fashion

White Sneakers

August 21, 2019

Let’s talk white sneakers for a moment. They have been on trend for a while now and I don’t foresee them going anywhere anytime soon! From no show socks to low rise socks there isn’t any way you can’t wear these beauties! Most designers have made their own versions of this wardrobe staple, but this fashion trend doesn’t have to break the bank! My two favorite pairs @colehaan and @katespadeny were scooped up from Nordstrom Rack for under $100! From Converse to Gucci there are so many different styles that match the white sneaker trend.

I like to throw my sneakers with jeans, dresses, shorts, skirts… and even under gowns! See our YouTube hack on how to keep your white sneakers clean here.

When I reflect on pictures in my camera roll, I see my white sneakers appear in so many photos from school parent meetings to strolls with my family on vacay. If you don’t own a pair or need a new pair, check out some of my tops picks!

Happy sneaker wearing!

Your Chick,
Sonia

food, Lifestyle

Most Delicious Protein Bar I Have Ever Tasted #notsponsored

August 13, 2019

Its official, I have finally found the best tasting protein bars that money can buy! Let me start off by saying that this post is in no way sponsored and as part of our fitness journey that Sonia and I have shared on Instagram, we are also on a journey to eat better.

Snacking is our ultimate weakness, after all we are Chicks And Salsa! So eating leaner and lighter between meals has been on our list of things to improve upon with summer winding down. We have both been working out 3-4 times per week and drinking plenty of water, but what about those cravings??

Our Dad is a HUGE protein bar buff and has been for years. Over time, we have tried almost ALL brands out there if they are available for sale at Costco or GNC.

I recently had the opportunity to sample Built Bars and these are a true GAME CHANGER. I am not sure how they have done it, but these bars taste and feel like a Milky Way bar and here are the numbers:

110 calories, 4.0 g fat, 2.5 g saturated fat, 13 g carbohydrates, 4 g sugar, 15 g protein, 6 g fiber, 3 mg sodium