Sunglasses

There's an informative story over on the Beauty Brains blog today that addresses sunglasses and whether or not you need to shell out big money for a designer pair in order to really protect your eyes. The answer? Actually no.
The article's main points are how ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun can burn (scary!) the corneas and conjunctivas of your eyes, causing all manner of issues, including cataracts. And, though there are some basic guidelines set by the "American National Standards Institute," the FDA doesn't regulate sunglasses, so you're kind of on your own with this purchase and need to be informed.
Among the sunglass-buying suggestions:
1. Don't purchase a pair of sunglasses without a specific... Read More »

I had laser eye surgery (amazing! changed my life!) two years ago and now I'm especially cautious about always wearing sunglasses and never rubbing my eyes. Maybe I'm paranoid—but it was way too expensive to risk ever having to do it again. I also use the incredibly gentle Kiehl's eye makeup remover because it's the only one that doesn't sting. Read More »

Radar Magazine is reporting that the Tom Ford sunglasses ad pictured above has been banned by the Italian Advertising Institute (IAA) for its "explicit and provocative character," and because it  "goes beyond acceptable limits for advertising aimed at the general public." Yet, somehow, other provocative images in the campaign—say, with a naked model ironing while a man sits by smoking, or yet another with a woman grabbing a man's package—were overlooked. Is this ad even good? Does it sell sunglasses? Does it make you feel sexy? Read More »