Frivolous September

September is not the time to be winding down your sunscreen use. The Domestic Goblin uses sunscreen throughout the year.

Here are the newer ones that she purchased recently:

~ Sunsense Lip Balm SPF 50

Verdict: Comfortable and non-sticky. Can be used over or under other lip products.

~ Altruist Face Fluid SPF 50

Developed by Dr Andrew Birnie, Consultant Dermatologist based in the United Kingdom. (Recommended by Dr Dray).

Verdict: Light and comfortable to wear (texture is similar to the Australian brand, Sunsense Ultra sunscreen). Would like to see a larger sized bottle offered. 

In addition, DG loves the fact that for every product sold, 10p is donated to charities that support children with albinism in Africa.

~ Frezyderm Velvet Face Sun Cream with SPF 50

(Recommended by Nigella Lawson and is favourited by Nafsika from Greece).

Verdict: It starts off with a clear gel texture that glides onto the skin like satin and feels lighter than air. Gives a comfortable matte finish. However, this needs to be used sparingly as it caused DG's skin to break out with over zealous application. Will recommend to others but won't repurchase.

Domestic Goblin also decided to ditch the Bio Oil (thank you, Dr Dray) and purchased the:

~  Tamanu Oil by Life-flo

(Mentioned by Liah Yoo, founder of Krave Beauty)

Verdict: Has a natural nutty scent. Seems to work well on the skin.  

December update: the tamanu oil congeals when the temperatures drop. Have decided to try Acwell's Licorice Toner instead. Will share verdict once order is received.

An Alternative to Deodorants

In September 2020, the Domestic Goblin read an article written by Lab Muffin Beauty Science regarding the use of acid exfoliators as deodorant. 

She decided to test this theory out by alternating between two products she already had to hand: the Pixi Glow Peel Pads (containing glycolic acid and rosewater) and the CeraVe SA Smoothing Cream (containing salicylic acid).

Two weeks into the experiment and so far, so good. Even though it was still warm in the UK with temperatures between 20-25°C, there was no excessive sweating or odours detected in the underarm region.

Could this be the end of buying traditional stick deodorants to control underarm odour? Watch this space...

Link to Lab Muffin's article here.

Neanderthals Developed Tools

The Big Bang Theory

Twelve-season sitcom based in Pasadena, California between 2007-2019.

Main Characters

~ Dr Leonard Leakey Hofstadter: Experimental Physicist. 

Ex room mate with Sheldon. Husband of Penny.

~ Dr Sheldon Lee Cooper: Theoretical Physicist. 

Ex room mate with Leonard. Husband of Amy. Nobel Prize winner.

~ Dr Rajesh Ramayan Koothrapalli: Astrophysicist/party planner/small-dog enthusiast.

Best friend of Howard. Godfather of Halley. 

~ Astronaut Howard Joel Wolowitz: Aerospace Engineer. 

Best friend of Rajesh. Husband of Bernadette. Father of Halley and Neil.

~ Dr Amy Farrah Fowler: Neurobiologist. 

Best friend of Penny. Wife of Sheldon. Nobel Prize winner.

~ Dr Bernadette Maryann Rostenkowski: Microbiologist. 

Colleague of Penny. Wife of Howard. Mother of Halley and Neil.

~ Penny: Pharmaceuticals Sales Rep. 

Best friend of Amy. Wife of Leonard. Colleagues with Bernadette.