Skincare Sunday-LUBRIDERM Top 3 Summer Skincare Tips

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LUBRIDERM® Hispanic Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Maria Patricia Rivas shares her tips on how to nourish and protect your skin this summer for a flawless, supple appearance.

As temperatures rise and the sun rays shine this summer, it is important for Latinas to understand the importance of skincare and sun protection.  Although Latinas have a higher concentration of melanin (what gives skin its pigment), they are still prone to skin aging and cancer if they do not use protection.  

Keep your skin moisturized.

The lotion you select should be determined based on your skin type: normal, dry, sensitive, etc. Based on these characteristics, lotions will have more or less ingredients to address your specific skincare needs. That is why LUBRIDERM® is a trusted brand, developed by dermatologists, that offers several options for different types of skin. There are options for normal and dry skin, as well as those for sensitive skin, which are free of certain ingredients and fragrances that could potentially irritate the skin.

It is important to use a moisturizing lotion all over the body at least once a day. LUBRIDERM® Daily Moisture Lotion is great for everyday use because it is formulated with vitamin B5 and other skin essential moisturizers to improve the moisture barrier for visibly healthier skin that feels soft and smooth.

If you suffer from dry skin, it is recommended to use a lotion twice a day including once after you shower or bathe. For patients with dryer skin, LUBRIDERM® Advanced Therapy Lotion is a non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula that works to relieve and restore extra dry skin for a healthy-looking appearance.

Apply 'broad spectrum' sunscreen daily.

Even on cloudy days, UV rays have the ability to reach our skin causing hyperpigmentation and potentially, skin cancer.

The FDA regulations require companies to tell the consumer what type of UV protection a sunscreen offers and what type of rays the sunscreen is capable of protecting against. To be labeled broad spectrum means that the product protects against UVA and UVB rays. The LUBRIDERM® Daily Moisture Lotion with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15, for example, has a fast absorbing formula that delivers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection and long-lasting moisture.

Wear sunscreen when near the water and sand and take protective measures.

It is especially important to wear sunscreen when we are near the water and sand because these surfaces reflect the damaging rays of the sun, increasing your chance of sunburn. Besides using sunscreens and lotions, it is recommended to wear protective clothing such as long-sleeved shirts, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

Whether at the beach, pool or park this summer, take care of yourself by incorporating these preventative steps in your daily routines for healthy-looking skin that you can feel comfortable in.

KC MASTERPIECE 35TH ANNIVERSARY BLEND

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It is time to get out your grills and have some grilling fun!  I love cook outs on our grill and so does my husband.  Trying new recipes is always a must, but also trying some of our favorites.

Like K C Masterpiece...my son loves everything barbeque sauce.So of course it is a staple in our home.  We put barbeque sauce on sausage, ribs, chicken, on everything.

KC Masterpiece® Barbecue Sauces are rich and thick, adding smoky and sweet flavor to every bite. They're great for broiling, baking and grilling, and as an ingredient in recipes.

As the temperatures rise and grilling season becomes well underway, focus on flavor to take your backyard barbecue to a whole new level with KC Masterpiece’s limited-edition anniversary blend. This new sauce is KC Masterpiece’s way of celebrating 35 years of delivering authentic barbecue taste and creating culinary masterpieces.

The makers of KC Masterpiece took everything they learned about making great barbecue sauce over the last three decades to create a special 35th Anniversary Blend. This blend is made with real cane sugar and rich dark molasses, striving to deliver an authentic taste that makes any dish an American classic. This sauce will only be available to its original fans in America’s heartland cities, including Houston.

Sauce expert and founder of the renowned American Royal International BBQ Sauce, Rub and Baste Contest, Ardie Davis, has been a long-standing fan of the KC Masterpiece story for more than 30 years. Davis attended the first American Royal in 1978, where KC Masterpiece won “Best Sauce” for its Blue Ribbon recipe.

My son swallowed this barbeque sauce.  He loved it.  I bearly got to sample to taste it and we all thought it was really good.  Worth licking your finger for the extra sauce dripping off the ribs.

Shred Pop Review

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Our lifestyle consist of everyone in our family eating healthy, but every now and again we enjoy snacks.  I try to find healthy snacks that we can all enjoy.  One thing we all love is popcorn.  Recently I was sent a sample. 

Shred is only 100 calories per bag.  They come in Honey BBQ, Sea Salt, Kettle and White Cheddar.

Developed by Dr. Ian Smith, the author of New York Times bestselling diet books, SHRED and Super SHRED, SHRED Pop is an irresistibly guilt-free snack.

 About Dr. Ian Smith: He is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of SUPER SHRED, SHRED, The 4 Day Diet, The Fat Smash Diet and The Extreme Fat Smash Diet. He is also a co-host of “The Doctors” TV show, a medical contributor to “The Rachael Ray Show” and host of the nationally syndicated radio show HealthWatch. Dr. Smith was appointed to President Obama's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition in 2010 and is currently serving a second term. He is a graduate of Harvard, Columbia and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

SHRED Pop is only made with non-GMO corn and all flavors are gluten-free. With zero cholesterol and no MSG, you can be sure that SHRED Pop is as good for you as it is delicious. Additionally, all flavors except for White Cheddar are vegan. 

This is a healthy alternative to traditional popcorn.  

Experience How to Train Your Dragon 2 in IMAX

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What are you doing this weekend?  Looking for something to do with the family on Father's Day weekend?  How about heading to the movies or IMAX® Theater for the premiere of How to Train Your Dragon 2!

The thrilling second chapter of the epic How to Train Your Dragon trilogy returns to the fantastical world of the heroic Viking Hiccup and his faithful dragon Toothless.  The inseparable duo must protect the peace – and save the future of men and dragons from the power-hungry Drago.

The IMAX 3D release has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience®, creating a unique environment that will make you feel as though you are flying alongside heroic Viking Hiccup and his faithful dragon, Toothless.

Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Hill, T.J. Miller, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Kristen Wiig reprise their respective voice roles, joined this time by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett, Djimon Honsou and Kit Harington.

I can't wait to take the family to see.

Giveaway-Lubriderm Moisture Collection

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It is getting extremely HOT outside.  School is out.  Are you running around doing activities with the kids, etc?  Mother's Day was last month but for me it should be all the time.  I was a single mother for many years and so I normally celebrated Father's Day too because a single mother has to be both.  In honor of all single mothers and those of us who are moms who we know we deserve more than one day, here is a giveaway to celebrate you.

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