Oh My Goodness More SPF Talk: Slippery Sunblock and Burning Eyes
by Amalah
Hi Amy: I have another sunscreen issue to ask about if you’re not too sick of the subject. Sunscreen is really important and I’m glad you take it seriously. Here’s my problem though. Any SPF higher than about 12 or 14 (either standalone or in foundation) burns my eyes after it has been on my [...]
More SPF Talk: How Often Should I Apply Sunscreen to Mah Face?
by Amalah
Hi Amy, So here’s a dumb one: When using sunscreen daily, how often do you apply it? Do you just put it on in the morning and wear it all day, or do you have to reapply every hour? Or is there some entirely different schedule of reapplication? Reading today’s Smackdown made me realize that [...]
Wearing SPF to Bed = Do Not Want
by Amalah
Hi Amy, Just had a quick question. You have mentioned several times that you don’t recommend using a moisturizer with SPF in it as your nightly moisturizer. Is this just because it’s a waste of SPF if you’re not in the sun or are you saying that SPF can actually do harm to your skin [...]
Preemptive Strike: Should You Use Anti-Aging Products in Your Early 20s?
by Amalah
Hi Amy, First, I want to tell you that I absolutely love your blog and everything else you write, and I often laugh out loud in my silent, empty apartment and scare my cat and make her duck to her hiding spot under my bed. I’ve read some of your articles on skin care, but [...]








