Since turning 30 just last month, I have started having more questions about the different ways and approaches I can take to take better care of myself. One of the first thing I thought of immediately was anti-aging. Now that I’m in the 30s club, I know there is no going back and that taking care of my skin has become more important than ever before. I started doing some research to find the different way on how to take better care of my skin and I stumbled upon a new discovery of how important it is to wear sunscreen. Not just outdoor, but also indoor!

Ever since the COVID-19 breakout, I’ve been spending more time indoor by working from home which forces me to stare at my computer 8 hours a day. You may be thinking, if you’re home all day, why do you need to wear sunscreen? Many people may not know this, but we are constantly being exposed to a form of UV ray known as “blue light”! Which is why sitting in front my computer for 8 hours a day PLUS additional times on my phone or watching TV also contributes to the exposure of blue light. In order to understand what blue light is, we must also know the differences between UVA and UVB.

When you have flaky, itchy, dry skin, you want fast relief. Easing your dry skin isn’t just about what you put on it. It also depends on how you clean your skin, the air around you, and even your clothes.

Try these six tips to soothe your dry skin.

1. WARM YES, HOT NO

A steamy shower feels good, but that hot water is not a good idea for your dry skin, says dermatologist Andrea Lynn Cambio, MD.

The problem is that hot showers strip your body of its natural oil barrier, and you need that barrier to help trap moisture and keep your skin smooth and moist.

So dial down the temperature and don’t linger too long. Skin care experts recommend short, warm showers or baths that last no longer than 5 to 10 minutes.

Afterward, gently pat dry and moisturize your body.

Isn’t it a great feeling when you are loved by a puppy!? Every time I get home, I see my dog patiently waiting for me at the door and runs up to me with his cute sparkly eyes as he sees me enter the door. This happens every time even when I go out for a quick run or grocery shopping–he’s always waiting for me!But one of the things my dog loves to also do is LICK MY FACE as soon as he sees me! My dog is a big boy and can literally knock me down when he jumps on me so I can’t help but let him lick my face (especially when I can’t stop him from doing what makes him happy). But this got me thinking–how clean is my dog’s tongue? So let’s dive down to top 3 facts about puppies’ tongues.