#TikTok sunscreen myths

[goodhealthplanet]

Debunked! Sunscreen Myths: Does It Cause Cancer? Experts Address Your Concerns

In recent years, sunscreen has become a hot topic, not just in health circles but also on social media platforms like TikTok. With influencers making bold claims and spreading misinformation, it’s crucial to separate fact from fiction. So, does sunscreen cause cancer? Are there any real concerns about its use? Let’s dive into these myths and get the expert-backed truth. Myth 1: Sunscreen Causes…

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Cheap Beauty Hacks For Clear Skin, Hair and more. 1.Use a Hot Wash Cloth for exfoliationBy using water and just placing it on for your skin for a few seconds can work to steam your skin, loosen your pores. You can also use your washcloth to get rid of dead skin cells on your lips and face.

2.Using Vaseline as a multi-purpose item

Vaseline is an underrated staple to have. Not needed to just for your lips but also for multiple uses. It can be used to grow and moisturise your eyelashes and brows, a natural highlighter on your face and even for dark circles. Hollywood actresses used Vaseline under your eyes to prevent puffiness and dark circles. Just be careful especially if you have acne prone skin to place it on certain places of your skin as it can have risks of milia. You can also melt it and add fragrance oils to make a perfume balm

3. Invest in silk pillowcases, bonnets and headscarves

Silk pillowcases help prevent your face from wrinkles as it is much smoother on your face. Silk bonnets are great to prevent frizz on all hair types as well as headscarves, so you can be assured of a good nights rest without any stress.

4. Avoid the sun, always use SPF.

SPF is supposed to be used throughout the day no matter what season. It is said that you need apply sunscreen every 2 hours throughout the day but in general it is best to avoid sunrays in order to prevent skin damage from Uv rays and sunburn. Using multiple skincare products is a huge myth . In fact, having clear skin. Simplicity is key

5. sleep 

De stressing after a long day is important. Having atleast 7 hours of sleep can affect the appearance of your skin and it is important to get 7-9  hours a sleep a day 

6. Add electrolytes to water

Adding electrolytes to your water in the mornning before eating can have many benefits. The main benefits of drinking lemon water is that it can aid in digestion with a great source of Vitamin C and hydration.

7.Ice water Bowl

Simply placing face in the ice in a bowl and fill up with water for a couple seconds can depuff skin and reduce inflammation.

8.Go for a brisk walk

Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce excess body fat, and boost muscle power and endurance.

9.Glycolic acid 

Glycolic acid is well known on Tiktok as a multipurpose product. From your scalp to your elbows and underarms, this product is great for multiple things.Glycolic acid can reduce dandruff on the scalp, shifting dead skin cells from the skins surface. It can also reduce odour on underarms and reduce discoloration on other parts of the body.

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NPR Life Kit Podcast: Life Hacks That offer The "New" & The "Old"

The advent and ubiquity of social media has unleashed upon the unsuspecting citizenry a horde of trolls, body shamers, frustrated incels, conspiracy mole rats, and losers who bask in the anonymity of the internet. 

So, as not to be a Negative Nellie or Nelson, social media has also supplied us with life hacks. Millions of them. TikTok has so many life hack videos, there is even a TikToker who evaluates the life hacks of others. 

Do you have cloudy headlights? Toothpaste and / or baking soda. WD-40 is apparently a life hack superpower of its own, with thousands of uses on life hacks. Toothpicks, paper clips, and almost any object in your kitchen junk drawer now doubles as a life hack mechanism.

To its credit, the NPR Life Kit podcast has been ahead of that curve, offering life hacks through almost 850 episodes.

The NPR marketing pitch is: "Everyone needs a little help being a human. From sleep to saving money to parenting and more, host Marielle Segarra talks to experts to get the best advice out there. Life Kit is here to help you get it together. Want another life hack? Try Life Kit+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks an exclusive sponsor-free feed."

NPR podcasts are known to be content-rich, safe spaces, and hover, like a bee to a flower, close to the surety of what's left of the factual universe. You know, the earth is round, there was a moon landing, and JFK Jr. is sadly not alive. 

Life Kit, like a lot of life hack podcasts, videos, and articles, is blissfully short and to the point. Episodes on life kit average about 14 minutes.

Having written that, I have a complaint. When you listen to Life Kit, the topic will be introduced briefly, buttressed on either end by ads. There is also a post-roll ad at the end of each episode. My advice is to fast-forward to the fourth minute to begin the show and end about a minute before the episode end time. Just like in an Oreo, the good stuff is in the middle. 

And there is plenty of good stuff. Life Kit is an excellent life hack podcast. There are no YouTube videos with a guy named Jeff who's in his bathroom with his secret caulking around the bathtub hack. Note that there is one. Fill the tub with water, then caulk around the seams. 

Recent Life Kit episodes include, sleep myths, sunscreen mistakes, BMI, or body mass index, and my recent favorite, "screen apnea."

The show always speaks to qualified experts for their tips, advice, and hacks. Unlike TikTok, where the life hack person refers to a "secret home remedy" passed down through generations by Aunt Rose, the life hacks here are scrupulously researched and checked. The life hacks on Life Kit typically fall into two categories. First, things you didn't know. For example, in the July 4th episode on sunscreen mistakes, I didn't know that SPF 30 blocks out 97 percent of the sun's UV rays. Returns diminish greatly as you move to a higher SPF. 

The second category is things you knew but either forgot or are too lazy to remember. Again, in the sunscreen mistakes episode, I re-learned that sunscreen must be re-applied every 90 minutes to two hours. I also re-learned that sunscreen left over from previous summers should be tossed since its effectiveness is significantly degraded or the ingredients are contaminated due to time.

In the BMI episode, we learn that this highly imperfect measurement tool of health is used more for convenience than accuracy, simply because you can calculate it without a physical exam. 

At times, the podcast can drift into more nebulous areas with episodes that are more advice driven than actual hacks. The podcast has a Dear Life Kit advice column on its website and does record these advice episodes every few months. Recent Dear Life Kit episodes include Your wedding etiquette questions answered in April 2024, and I can't stop thinking about my crush in June 2024. 

Like most NPR podcasts in recent times, hosting and staffing changes seem to be more frequent than ever before. Life Kit is no exception.

In 2022, Life Kit added an anchor host to its roster of contributors. Marielle Segarra, most recently of Marketplace, became the podcast and radio show's first regular host, and Andee Tagle, who was an associate producer on the show, joined Segarra.  

"What I love about Life Kit is that it's honest and vulnerable," said Segarra. "Each episode feels like a kindness. The hosts are telling you: look, you're not alone, and we've taken the time to figure out how to help you. Basically: we've got your back."

"I mean, our lives get incredibly busy. There are all these things we write on Post-its or put in our Google calendars (or if you're me, in the draft of an email)...things we mean to get to, but don't have the mental energy to research or pursue. Life Kit does that learning for people and helps them finally tackle the tasks that have been hanging over their heads. And the conversations on the show also help listeners live more meaningful, considered lives. I'm so excited to be joining this team."

Segarra joined NPR from Marketplace, where she helped people understand how the ins and outs of the economy are relevant to their lives. Over the years, she reported stories on Amazon's counterfeit problem, the lack of paid family leave in the U.S., the origin story of the song of the summer, the role of makeup during a pandemic, and the jarring experience of returning to an office in August 2020.

And as a podcast host, she talked about U.S. refugee policy, green energy, the war in Ukraine, the movie Encanto, cauliflower smoothies, hairless cats, inflation, mental health, honoring her ancestors, sea glass hunting in Puerto Rico, and a lot more.

Before Marketplace, Segarra worked at WHYY in Philadelphia. She has also taught audio journalism at Columbia University, and she coaches reporters and producers on how to write and deliver scripts that sound like them.

She has lived in New York for much of her life, but somehow still hasn't visited the Statue of Liberty.

Here's why I recommend Life Kit as a life hack podcast. First, NPR excels at these lifestyle podcasts. Second, the information offered in these episodes has been vetted far more scrupulously than a TikTok video where Gus explains how to unclog your bathroom sink drain with a concoction made from unidentified liquids left over from his workbench. Third, the show is short, fun, enjoyable with an understated sense of humor. 

Finally, here's an excerpt from a user review about Life Kit. "This show is offensively condescending. We’re not quite as stupid/incompetent as you clearly make us out to be." 

Let's return to the sunscreen mistakes episode. The episode explains that millions of Americans get squamous and basal cell cancer every year. More than 8,000 Americans die from melanoma every year. These cancers are from sun exposure. Now, let's look at a CDC study from a few years ago reveals that only 12.3% of men and 29.0% of women over 18 years of age used sunscreen when outside on a sunny day for more than one hour. We, like the children we raise, may need reminders about leading safe and healthy lives. After all, learning isn't just about retaining new information but also about using the information we already possess effectively. Therefore, that reviewer might reconsider their assessment.

[haikyuuphilia]

if u havent done this yet, hcs for hq boys at a kareoke or hq boys who take skincare seriously/as a joke :D

i’ve done karaoke hcs here so this one will be skincare! hope this isn’t too niche for ppl who aren’t really into skincare like i am

haikyuu boys and their skincare routines

→  AKAASHI could be a licensed dermatologist. actually looks at ingredient lists and has a list of “holy grail” skincare. he hasn’t had a pimple in years and he looks like he’s wearing a filter but in real life.

→  KITA has a routine so consistent that he can’t recall ever missing a step in it. he’s been using the same products for years, and they work for him. lots of traditional natural products without irritants or fancy add-ins.

→  OIKAWA just really likes the idea of having a skincare routine. loves toner is motivated by the fear of getting wrinkles when he’s old he’s done that one tiktok trend and got scared bc he was an ugly senior citizen. overuses makeup wipes even though he doesn’t really wear makeup because he’s too lazy to actually watch his face sometimes.

→  SUGA follows a complex 10-step routine with different serums on some days, and then he doesn’t wash his face on others. it’s not really a routine since he’s so inconsistent, but at least he wears sunscreen every day.

→  YAMAGUCHI uses products that are soothing and made for sensitive skin! prone to breakouts and acne scarring, but he’s grown to love his skin as he takes care of it. really enjoys sheet masks and likes to hate on st ive’s.

→  SAKUSA definitely stays clean but doesn’t do anything fancy. uses the trio of cleanser, toner, and moisturizer every morning and night, adding in sunscreen when he goes out. good for him.

→  ATSUMU likes skincare because he used to get acne in the past (osamu didn’t). still, he should invest in some moisturizer without fragrance or parabens. has a basic exfoliates harder than he should and steals osamu’s skincare products very often.

→  TSUKISHIMA thinks it’s natural to take care of his skin, so he’s incorporated it into his daily routine. doesn’t ever get acne, but he does get dry, sensitive patches sometimes.

→  BOKUTO would be lower on this list but he has two older sisters, so he’s picked up some things here and there. he likes to buy products based on how nice the packaging is.

→  OSAMU is a little too lazy to have a proper skincare routine, but he does put in effort. the type of person that doesn’t try too hard because his skin is just naturally good.

→  KENMA washes his face because he can’t sleep or wake up unless he does it, but he doesn’t enjoy it much. uses a headband to keep his hair back while he’s washing his face and hates when water drips down his arms, especially if he’s wearing long sleeves. 

→  KUROO likes serums that come with droppers and have fun names like niacinamide + zinc. for someone who knows so much about skincare ingredients, he should be taking better care of his skin, but he’s getting there.

→  DAICHI uses the most basic cleanser and moisturizer the drugstore sells and has zero brand loyalty; he’ll just buy whatever’s cheapest and looks legit. he’s never heard of the word “ampoule” in his life.

→  IWAIZUMI probably used to use bar soap to wash his face, then oikawa found out and made him buy actual skincare products, which is the only reason he has any “routine” to speak of.

→  KAGEYAMA only really washes his face when he’s showering (luckily he showers a lot, but it’s still gross). somehow still has perfect skin. 

→  HINATA thinks skincare is a myth or something you do to pamper yourself on the weekend. he treats his pimples as friends. someone please get him some cetaphil.

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Junior Quartet + A-Qing as That Squad in High School

Jin Ling

everyone is scared to mess with him because they know his father is jin zixuan, ceo of the jin industries

little do they know that jiang yanli, with her sweet smile and her trays of cookies for their bakesales, is the bigger threat

casually goes to school in designer everything wearing airpods and carrying around the latest iPhone version

physically unable to throw it back; jingyi likes to bring this up because it annoys him and there's no greater joy than seeing young mistress jin upset

a massive tsundere; he gives his friends presents by throwing them right in their faces and says he loves them by threatening to break their legs

"oh my, chengcheng, it seems like jin ling has taken too much after you :)" "jiejie, there is no way i act like that-"

is an actual monster in group projects - has made people go through several stages of grief in his insistence to get things done as soon as possible

no matter how much status he has, his friends do not care. they will shit on him given any opportunity

except sizhui, because he's an angel. the most he can be is passive aggressive

gets his uncle to fight his battles for him. it does not matter if said uncle is jiang cheng or jin guangyao - either way gets the job done

has once insisted that he be allowed to bring fairy to school

"MY FAIRY IS A SERVICE DOG" "a-ling, be reasonable, please"

his dad tells his chauffeur to bring him food for lunch without his mom's knowledge as she is against him spoiling him

too late jin ling is now fully aware of his power

Lan Sizhui

brings lunchboxes to school filled with carrot sticks and apple slices that wangji apparently prepared for him

no one has the heart to tease him about it, because he seems genuinely happy with them

aces all of his tests; a favorite of all his teachers

uniform and tie is always impeccable; shoes polished to a shine; no signs of blemishes or marks on his complexion

brings along sunscreen, moisturizer and lipbalm, because "aging is your enemy in this weather :)"

"how did you grow up like that with wei wuxian as one of your dads?"

everyone turns to him to make all the important decisions

has highly organized notes - has a set of colourful highlighters and markers and genuinely enjoys keeping up a bullet journal

has several succelents that he's named after his friends - "this cactus," he says, smilingly, "this one is named a-ling."

texts in perfect grammar

emails his teachers for extra credit work

is actually kind of blind - uses prescription glasses whenever he's using his laptop. other times, he floats through life, walking into poles and bumping into traffic signs

actually has a monstrous sneeze that doesn't match the highly delicate "excuse me" that follows after

wears only white; rainy season is the absolute bane of his existence

Lan Jingyi

is failing several of his classes and proud of it

"i am the most unlan lan to ever lan, ayy!"

has a meme account where he posts outdated 2013 memes

mentions being a flat earther just to stir shit up

donald trump has him blocked on twitter

talks back to teachers - sizhui often has to apologize for him

actually tiktok famous

sends voice recordings of himself singing very bad renditions of famous pop songs to their gc

has actually recreated the one titanic scene with ouyang and edited it into a really sentimental music video; "this is," i quote, "the peak of my career. nothing will ever top this."

everyone has had a crush on him. everyone.

of course this was immediately followed by a sudden realisation and rising disgust at themselves for succumbing to such weak thoughts - but you know, it's the thought that counts

"i am just a simple wei wuxian - except fresher and prettier - looking for my own lan wangji to sweep me off my feet. and marry me into his disgustingly rich family."

sizhui, who was listening in: please don't say that about my parents

has a notebook with badly written poems about hanguang-jun; he had a pretty embarrassing crush on him as a kid - like all lan kids

Ouyang Zizhen

a simp

he's cool though

in love with a-qing, like "you could step on me and i'd thank you" kind of deal

scared of his father still, but is now coming to terms with teenage rebellion

brings banana milk to school because it's his favorite drink

has fallen in love more times than anyone can keep track of

struggles with his self image; feels pressured because he's surrounded by such notable personalities

often hides behind either jin ling or lan sizhui in times of great duress

he is very good at making PowerPoints; often he causes fights to break out when it comes to projects that let you pick your partners

has a curfew and abides by it very strictly

a good boy that tries very hard to be seen as bad because that's what tv is advertising as attractive

does not have a single mean bone in his body

gets nervous around authority figures - often ends up raising his voice or disrespecting them, though it's never on purpose

gets guilty afterwards - often cries into a-qing's shoulder as she buys him ice cream

A-Qing

the oldest, and the scariest

has inherited jiang yanli's "don't mess with my younger brothers" vibe through osmosis alone

has a lot of temper tantrums

raised by the terrifying parenting trio xianchen, zinchen and xue yang; urban myths have erupted due to her dads dropping her off at school

"it's either an angel, a forest deity, or this scary underworld demon that accompanies a-qing to the gate" "oi, who are you calling a demon?!"

wears outfits that get her dresscoded on purpose bc fuck the patriarchy

"that's my girl" "xue yang, you are possibly the worst possible influence on our child, please do not take credit for this"

often buys her little brothers snacks and nags at them to do their homework

nicknamed "mother"

smart, but doesn't like paying attention in school; her grades are decent, but nothing to write home about

has jin ling do her eyeliner for her because that kid is a prodigy dammit

has a pretty funky fashion sense - you can blame her dads for that because she hates going to the mall and she lets them buy whatever they want for her to wear

(this gives her more amusement than she'd like to admit)

"no way am i letting my daughter wear fishnets, xue yang" "please, should we just pick something white?" "oi, pick this! it's chaotic and sexy" "OUR DAUGHTER WILL NOT BE TAKING AFTER YOU XUE YANG"