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Try New Carmex® with SPF 15 #ad

cindy — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 10:00:25 +0000

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”I am always using some type of lip balm. My current favorite is Carmex® Vanilla. I have been using it for over a year now and it keeps my lips moist for hours at a time, and I like the vanilla flavor.

Since I live in Florida, skin protection is always important and if you have ever had sun burned lips you know how miserable that can make you, yup it has happened to me! Now Carmex® has SPF 15 so it is great for wearing every day! I love having that added piece of mind from a product I already use.

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends these Carmex® lip balm sticks as an effective aid in the prevention of sun-induced damage to the skin, including sunburn and possible premature aging. When used regularly, in the prescribed manner, these products may also help reduce the risk of skin cancer due to overexposure to sunlight. It’s important to pay attention to the lips, because they are often forgotten when it comes to sun protection.

Carmex^® Original Stick SPF 15

Carmex^® Cherry Stick SPF 15

Carmex^® Strawberry Stick SPF 15

Carmex^® Lime Twist Stick SPF 15

Carmex^® Vanilla Stick SPF 15

Carmex^® Pomegranate Stick SPF 15

While you are at the store stocking up for summer fun make sure to get a Carmex® lip balm for everyone in the family to keep their lips soft and safe from the sun this summer.

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Family Travel: Coppertone Travel Size Review

cindy — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:22:03 +0000

Living in Florida we use A LOT of sunscreen. Anytime we are going to be outside for more than a half hour we put sunscreen on to protect our skin from the sun’s harmful rays. We each have our favorite formulas too. Summer has sensitive skin so she always uses Water BABIES. Ron uses the Kids SPF50 while the boys use the SPORT SPF30 and I use…whatever is on hand. We always keep sunscreen in our car and our “Disney backpack” so that we are never caught without it. I love that Coppertone now has travel size tubes that fit nicely in the backpack or a purse and are even the proper size to pop in your carry-on for your summer travel. The 3oz tubes make it easy to pack your sunscreen for all of your adventures in the sun. While on a road trip to a vacation like this, you can pass the time with games such as 슈어맨.

Coppertone Travel Size Lotions, available in SPORT, Kids and Water BABIES, can easily fit in a purse, diaper bag or suitcase for on-the-go sun protection for the whole family. Coppertone Sport Lip Balm SPF 30 can easily fit in a pocket for on-the-go sun protection that also helps smooth and soften lips. Perfect for refreshing after a long flight or frolicking at the beach!

Sunscreen always costs more at tourist destinations. Now that Coppertone Travel Size Lotions comply with the 3-1-1 rule for carry on liquids, established by the Transportation Security Administration, you can buy tour sunscreen at home, save some money and know you are prepared before you leave home.

We have been spending a lot of time at Walt Disney World before the summer heat kicks in and the Coppertone travel size tubes fit in the outside mesh pocket of the backpack so that it is easily accessible to anyone who needs it. Even on overcast days Ron puts sunscreen on the sensitive top of his head that doesn’t have much hair left to protect it

Do you use sunscreen regularly? Will the travel size tubes come in handy for you? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Disclosure: I received product for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Banana Boat Giveaway

cindy — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:11:06 +0000

Earlier this month I shared with you about Banana Boat’s Get Sun Certified initiative to educate us about sun safety. Now Banana Boat is back with a fun summer giveaway that includes 2 of their newest sun care products!

The Kids UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF 110 gives active kids the highest level of protection in a convenient easy-to-apply continuous spray.

Protects Against 99% of Burning Rays
Invisible, Rub-Free
Hypoallergenic
Very water resistant
Easy Grip 6 fl oz spray can
Pediatrician Tested
Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation

The Kids Tear-Free Sting-Free SPF 50 Continuous Lotion Spray is gentle so it won’t irritate you child’s eyes or skin. Plus, the white lotion lets mom see where she’s applied for no missed spots!

Pediatrician-tested
Tear-Free & Alcohol-free, won’t sting skin
Very water resistant
White lotion indicates that kids are covered
Hypoallergenic
Also available in SPF 30
6 fl oz spray can
Twist n Lock Spray, No Cap!

The prize pack includes: Tote bag, hat, Banana Boat® Kids Tear-Free Sting-Free UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF 50 Continuous Lotion Spray and Banana Boat® Kids UltraMist® Sunscreen SPF 110 estimated retail value $33.98.

We’ll be using the sun screen they sent me during the July 4th weekend and you can look for my review of the product soon.

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The giveaway ends at 9pm EDT on 7/14/11. The winner will be chosen by Random.org. The winner will be notified by email and have 48 hrs to claim their prize. This giveaway is for US entries only.

“Energizer Personal Care is providing the prize(s) for this promotion at no cost to me. This promotion is not being administered or sponsored in any way by Energizer Personal Care or its affiliates, but solely by Mom Maven. Any questions or comments regarding this promotion must be sent to me at Mom Maven and not to Energizer Personal Care.”

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Get Sun Certified With Banana Boat

cindy — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:52:05 +0000

Here in Florida we know the rules of sun safety but a lot of people don’t follow them on a daily basis. It doesn’t matter if you live in Florida, Michigan, Oregon or anywhere in between-you need to be sun smart every day.

I have watched friends go through treatment for skin cancer too and it isn’t pretty. Men who work outside are at a huge risk. I know a man who has lost a chunk of his nose and another who is missing a part of his cheek, it isn’t pretty. Skin cancer is rather preventable and Banana Boat want you to get Sun Certified.

Visit Banana Boat’s Facebook page and take the short “Sun Certification” quiz. You will receive a “Sun Certified” badge to display on their own Facebook wall and trigger a $1 donation to support The Skin Cancer Foundation’s sun education initiatives, for a total donation of up to $101,000.

Summer is here so make sure you are Sun Certified and help Banana Boat donate to The Skin Cancer Foundation.

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Neutrogena UltraSheer Liquid Sunblock Review

cindy — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:18:13 +0000

I used Neutrogena UltraSheer Liquid Sunblock when I visited Busch Gardens Tampa Bay a few days ago. It was a hot and humid Florida day and there was not a cloud in the sky. I thought this would be the perfect day to try the sunblock.

I applied it to my face, ears,and neck before heading to the park. I was immediately impressed with how silky smooth it felt after applying. While we were at the themepark I sweated, a lot but my face never felt oily or greasy-which has often happened with other products I have used.

When I returned home and washed my face there was no oily residue and the Neutrogena UltraSheer Liquid Sunblock had protected my skin from sun damage.

Would you like to review UltraSheer®, too? Then go to http://www.giantwavepool.com/ultrasheer!

Or get $2 off your UltraSheer® purchase at http://www.neutrogena.com/suncoupon.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the product mentioned above for free for review purposes from Tidal Labs. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Vive Sana Organic Sunscreen Winner

cindy — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:25:43 +0000

The winner of the Vive Sana Organic Sunscreen, as chosen by random.org was #4. Valerie M. from Sweeps4bloggers is our winner! Stop by her blog and congratulate her!

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Vive Sana Organic Sunscreen Review and Giveaway

cindy — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:50:15 +0000

We made it though Memorial Day weekend without sunburns! For our family that is almost a miracle. We spent the weekend in the pool, on the Banzai Skimboard Surfer, on a boat and at Epcot and none of us got burned. The fact that we didn’t get burned is largely due to using Vive Sana Solar to Polar Ultra sunscreen.

Vive Sana is the world’s first 100% natual 70% organic sunscreen. Vive Sana means “live healthy” and by protecting your skin without harsh chemicals you are living healthy. From Vive Sana:

CHEMISTRY WITHOUT CHEMICALS

Starting from scratch is liberating. It’s where innovation is born.
We use photo-protective organic botanicals to triple the SPF provided by our natural minerals while providing deep moisturization. We use potent antioxidants to aid skin before, during and after sun exposure. We removed water, fillers and all synthetics. We were left with the first 70% organic high performance and baby sunscreen on the market, which also happen to be…

Stronger, with higher SPFs – by far – than all other all-natural sunscreens.

Greener, being the first high performance and baby sunscreen with over 70% organic, sustainably-farmed ingredients, and using domestic, BPA-free packaging

Clearer, due to relatively low mineral content and a high level of photo-protective organic botanicals

Safer, without synthetics, phthalates, parabens, nanotechnology, plastic tubes, or anything at all from China.

Vive Sana comes in a tube and is more like a thick ointment than a thin, runny lotion. It covers well and lasts a long time. It also has a pleasant herbal scent, which is a nice departure from the coconut scent of most sunscreens. You can purchase the full line of Vive Sana products at their website. Or.. You can win a tube of Vive Sana Solar to Polar Baby Sunscreen SPF 42 from The Mom Maven.

How to Enter:

Visit the Vive Sana wbesite and look around. Then come back here and tell me one interesting thing you learned about Vive Sana. (this is mandatory and must be completed to be entered in the giveaway).

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This giveaway is for US residents only and will end on June 2, 2009 at 8:00pm

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