Nano-free Transparent Mineral Sunscreen From Eco Cosmetics

   Remember how I was desperate for a sunscreen that fit all of my requirements? Well, I have found something that is close to perfect. For the first time ever, someone produced a clear mineral sunscreen!

   The Sonnenöl LSF 30 from Eco Cosmetics has an SPF of 30, is pure mineral, nano-free, organic, alcohol-free, PEG and paraben free, vegan, carbon-neutral and it turns into a parachute when you press the secret button.

    Actually Eco Cosmetics offers two similar products: one is a "sun oil" and the other one is a "gel", and the only difference between the two is that the gel contains Trihydroxystearin. The gel is actually a misleading name, it is an oil but slightly more sticky than the sunscreen labeled "oil" (I only tested them out in the store, so maybe long-term usage would reveal some more differences).

Eco Cosmetics Sonnenöl review:

      The Eco Cosmetics Sonnenöl feels very much like an oil, in fact it is mostly oil. My skin absorbs a thin layer of it pretty soon, however I always do two to three layers to get the maximum protection. This means I have to matt it with a powder. My skin ends up looking lightly glow-y. I suppose I could get it completely matt, but I'm not a huge fan of that look. My skin is dry to normal in the summer, and though the product feels a bit heavy it has not given me breakouts or blocked pores. However it's possible that someone with very oily skin might have difficulties with the Eco Cosmetics Sonnenöl. Someone with a dry skin will probably love this product.

      The Eco Cosmetics Sonnenöl has a slightly orange tinge, so it's important to blend it around the edges of the face (which I totally neglected to do the first few times I used it).

     One big negative is the price: I coughed up 25€ for 50ml. I hope that in the future the price will go down along with the oiliness factor -- this will probably happen when other brands bring out similar products.

      The ingredient list is beautifully simple. Nothing that could dry out or irritate the skin: no alcohol, perfume, parabens. It's probably perfect for very sensitive skin.

INCI: Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil*, Titanium Dioxide, Punica Granatum Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil*, Tocopherol, Peach Extract.

Here I am with the Eco Cosmetics Sonnenöl on my face:

Application below makeup:

       I am right now experimenting with applying the Eco Cosmetics Sonnenöl under and over makeup. I use the sunscreen on a bare face (I skip moisturiser because the sunscreen is rich enough). If I apply sunscreen as the base, I matt it with good old potato starch. Mineral makeup goes on quite well on top of that, however I am always worried about rubbing off the sunscreen. Also, I have to wash my brushes very often as they get oily very quickly.

Application on top of makeup:

         I have also tried to apply the Eco Cosmetics Sonnenöl over foundation. This works pretty well over mineral foundation, concealer, green correcting powder and the mineral bronzer (for conturing); because minerals "stick" to the skin well and you need to use so few of them that there is not much to smear around anyway. I pat on the sunscreen instead of rubbing it on, and wait a bit for it to sink in. I matt it with a beige finishing powder, usually with Hide-A-Pore from Sweetscents which makes everything look smoother. I apply blush and sometimes highlighter (again, both mineral) on top, lightly patting and rolling with a brush.

   I got it in my local organic supermarket. If you live outside of Germany, you can buy it from here, here are the shipping costs overseas (use Google translate) -- so far they have the best shipping rates to other countries. You can also find it on Ebay (enable international search), for example from this seller.


    If anyone of you has tried this, I'd love to hear your impression!

Weekend Reads 28-07-2012

      Hi everyone, how's life? I am really enjoying the heat (finally!). Nothing beats walking the streets at night with friends and take-away cocktails, because it's just to hot to be indoors. Also, the holidays are around the corner, so yay!

   Here are some lovely links to persue:

* Style: How To Do Scarves In Summer

* Something from a supportive blogger (the beheld, charade, fullerfiguerfullerbust)

* Life: Where Motivation Ends and Discipline Begins

* Bra DIY: How To Make A High-Cut Bra Lower-Cut

* Movies: The Wachowski brothers just made a new movie, and it looks awesome.

* Bra and Bikini: The Ewa Michalak Toffik reviewed, includes tips on ordering from them and how to get your paws on their secret bikinis.

Is this the future? Fun little short film:

Sight from Sight Systems on Vimeo.

Doing My Makeup Instead Of Studying: On Feminism And Beauty

    So some days back I was badly prepared for class. I still had an extra half hour before I had to leave for my University. So did I spend it reviewing my notes? No, I spent it picking out an outfit, and doing my hair and makeup.
    This kind of stuff makes me hesitate to call myself a feminist, even though I share their ideals. If I do believe that being smart is more important than looks, why did I choose to pay extra attention to my looks at the expense of my knowledge?
 
    I often hear "emancipated" women saying that they take care of their appearance for themselves and not for other people, that looking good makes them feel happier and more confident. But why should clothes and makeup have such an influence on the way women feel about themselves? Isn't it because women are told that being desirable is the most important thing?
    Here is a small test: name 5 female models, or celebs. Now, name 5 female Nobel Prize winners.
So, how many female Nobel Prize winners could you name? This test isn't about how much you care about science -- it's about what society (especially the media) thinks about pretty women and smart women.
    Here is another thought: if you are pretty / pulled-together / well-dressed, everyone who looks at you can immediately see it. If you are amazingly well-read / genius at maths / have multiple degrees, only the people who find ou are the ones who actually get to know you. So, doesn't this excessive focus on looks have something to do with how superficial and "external" the western society is?

    As a beauty blogger, this leaves me a bit confused sometimes. Sure, I like beauty, makeup, clothes. But I'm concerned that often they are higher up on my priorities list than they deserve.
   And it's not just about ideology or personal values. I doubt my professor noticed what I was wearing, and he would be way more impressed if I had prepared better for class; and I would get better grades for the  semester, which would ultimately increase my chances of landing a job at my university. Yet I chose to do my makeup.

  I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Testing: DIY Baking Soda Deodorant

    This spring I've been trying out the home-made baking soda + coconut oil deodorant. I used this recipe from How About Orange, but I substituted the arrowroot powder with cornstarch because I couldn't find any arrowroot powder. Oh, and I used much smaller quantities of everything. The deodorant is really easy and quick to make!
    First problem: the deodorant is often very solid with the temperatures I had here. I ended up adding a little spatula to the container so that I could get out a bit of the deodorant without having to use my nails. Once in my hands, it melts almost immediately and is easy to apply.
    Now to the most important part: does it work? The answer is yes. The baking soda + coconut oil deodorant keeps the stinkies away, even during workouts.
      However, after two months of this deodorant I went back to my trusty crystal stick for two reasons: firstly, the baking soda left white residue on my armpits, so I couldn't use it when I wore sleeveless tops. Secondly, the baking soda started drying up my armpit skin.

     The bottom line? I will stick to my crystal, as it didn't work that well for me. But if you are looking for a low-cost and natural deodorant this one is worth trying out, especially in the colder months.

     Have you every tried out this deodorant or a similar one? Did it work for you?

Mattify Skin And Make Makeup Last Longer With Milk Of Magnesia

Milk Of Magnesia has amazing oil-absorbing properties that have been know to bring people to tears of joy. It can be used as a treatment for oily skin; to tighten pores, as a mattifier and a makeup primer for oily skin or in humid climates (or sweaty nightclubs).

    Beyonce´s makeup artist Billy B supposedly uses it below her makeup for her concerts, but more convincing to me are the rave reviews of Milk of Magnesia on Makeup Alley. Originally, MoM is used for digestive problems, but it also works soothingly on the skin. I´ve looked through dozens of reviews on Youtube and elsewhere, and people swear that after using this they´ve never had to blot their face to remove the grease and rescue their makeup. Frustratingly, I have not been able to get my hands on it, but those of you in the US should try out this apparently magic product ! You should be able to get it in pharmacies where it´s sold as a laxative.

What you need:

     Pure milk of Magnesia, without flavour, mineral oil or any other additives. Any additives might clog the pores or irritate your skin. The Phillips brand has been recommended, and buying the cheapest thing available is not the best idea.

Who should use Milk of Magnesia ?

It is meant for oily or mixed skin, those with a dry skin might find it too drying. Always remember to moisturise afterwards, even if your skin is oily !

How to use:

As a treatment for oily skin:

    Apply a thin layer of Milk of Magnesia over the oily parts of your face and allow it to dry for at least 10 minutes. Rinse off. Follow this up with a bit of olive oil or jojoba oil or a moisturiser. MoM can be drying, and if you don´t moisturise your skin afterwards, your skin might react by producing more oil.

    How often you use it depends on how oily the skin is. Once a week is a good start for most persons. Remember that the pH of MoM is slightly alkaline, so frequent use won´t be good for the skin.

As makeup primer

    For those of you with problems with the makeup staying on, either due to sweat or grease. It helps makeup to glide on smoothly, it will keep kohl and eyeliner in place, and prevent eyeshadow from collecting in the eye creases.

    How to: dab a very small amount of Milk of Magnesia on your skin, where you need it. Just a few drops will do ! You can use a wet sponge or mix up MoM with distilled water in a spritzer. Wait till it dries, then apply make-up. If you´ve go a white cast, you´ve used too much ! And yes, it also works for dark skin.

As a pore minimiser

Poreless "no makeup look" by Moyabean: apply a few coats of MoM to problem areas, and let dry. Rub off the excess white film, and your pores will stay closed ! 

Sources: skincare.lovetoknow.com, Makeupalley

Butt Spa: Treatments For A Smooth Behind

   So if anyone needs help with getting rid of blemishes, or has too much time on their hands, here are some ideas for a special treatment for your behind:

Scrub and Exfoliate:

   Never scrub big, inflamed butt pimples ! ! Be gentle, and don´t scrub more often than once or twice a week. Use circular movements.
   What to scrub with ? Try sea salt, which is also antiseptic an purifying. Used coffee grains are another favourite of mine. Loofah gloves or body brushes are great as well !

Cleanse and then Balance that pH

   To get rid of blemishes and lessen oiliness, try wiping the whole area with water that has a few drops of vinegar or lemon juice or witch hazel in it.

Oil for glow

   Oils dissolve oil-based impurities, and they lock in moisture when applied after a shower. Read my post on the oil cleansing method for a detailed explanation. For the butt, try adding a drops of lavender, or tea tree oil to a carrier oil (olive oil, jojoba etc). Or combine oil cleansing with exfoliating, and mix a scrub out of sugar and olive oil.
   A nice blend for getting rid of butt pimples is 1 part almond oil to 9 parts wheatgerm oil, and 2-3 drops each of lemongrass, lemon, juniper and geranium.
  Mustard oil is fantastically healing and antiseptic, but the smell can be quite off-putting. Try washing it off with a nice smelling body wash afterwards.

Cosmetic clay pack

Kaolin clays draw out impurities, and are amazing for acne. I´d suggest the green clay for the butt... If you can´t imagine walking around with a mud-smeared posterior, try adding a couple of spoons of the clay into your bath water. Remember to buy pure cosmetic clay, without additives.

   If you want more, I have written a full post on butt pimples here.

   What are your tips for a smooth, happy behind?

Tips For Smoother Underarms

   So summer is armpit season. Here are some great tips for prettier underarms:


* If you shave with a razor, don't forget to use something to lubricate -- this will prevent the blades from scratching the skin. I'm a fan of using oil, oil-based soap or a natural hair conditioner over a women's shaving product -- they work just as well and contain fewer crappy chemicals.

* If your depilation method isn't working for you, try out all the other ones. There is shaving with a razor or with an electric shaver, cold wax, hot wax, tweezing, sugaring and epilating... am I forgetting anything? Many women use a different method for removing underarm hair than they use for their legs.


* Exfoliate your armpits once or twice a week. Be gentle, the skin on the armpits isn't as tough as the skin on the rest of your body. A microfibre or muslin cloth works well for this, as do gentle scrubs.

* Moisturise your armpits regularly. The best time to do this is when going to bed, so that you don't have to worry about your deodorant fighting with the moisturiser. If your pits are very dry and flakey, try Skin Food from Weleda -- it's very soothing and healing. Of course, oils work too!

* When shaving or epilating, always pull the skin taut, shave lightly and move in different directions. Keeping the skin taut and not pressing with the razor/epilator prevents the skin from getting irritated. Armpit hair grows in several different directions, so you need to shave/epilate  in all directions if you want to get all the hair.

* Always buy razors with that moisturising strip above the blades. It makes the head of the razor glide instead of rubbing on the skin. Also, since we are on the topic, I believe that "women's " razors is all a big sham. The men's stuff is just as good and usually cheaper.

* Don't shave every day unless you really have to -- a cooler days when you can wear sleeves or a day you spend at home are good occasions for skipping a day of shaving. With waxing and epilating the skin gets a bit of time to recuperate, but daily shaving can be hard on the skin.

* Take a peek at what's in your deodorant. Alcohol, baking soda and perfume may irritate the underarm skin and dry it out, especially if it is already dry and sensitive. I favour natural deodorants, my favourite being the crystal deodorant.

* Remember that armpits in magazines get treated with makeup and photoshop -- most real women have some bumps and spots there! So don't let imperfect armpit skin stop you from lifting up your arms for whatever reason!

      I'd like to add that I don't consider it a must for every woman to remove underarm hair; it should be a personal choice.
         What are your best tips for smooth underarms? How do you epilate the hair there?

Why You Should Not Wear The Same Bra For Two Days In A Row

   There are two reasons why you should be rotating between at least two bras -- and even wearing a different bra to bed*:

Bra bands need time to rest

    I've asked a couple of seamstresses and they confirm this theory -- elastic on an item worn all day is looser than the elastic on an item that has not been worn a couple of days. It takes time for elastic to recover from being stretched all day long. So to keep your bras 'alive' longer, you need to give them at least a day of rest between wears.

Rotating between pressed points

    Even the best fitting bra does press on the skin a bit, and every different bra has different pressure and rubbing points. As long as you are rotating between bras, this doesn't cause discomfort (unless you have really sensitive skin. Or a badly fitted bra). If you wear the same bra for days in a row, chances are your skin will not like it. If you sleep in a bra, I recommend switching to and older, looser one for the night.

    If you live in a hot, humid climate you might be washing your bras after each wear anyway. However for those of us with cold weather, the temptation to not change out of a bra may be higher. Do you have personal rules for switching between bras?

* Sleeping in a bra is good for your breasts. Since I've written this post, several women of an advaced age have written to let me know it really keeps the breasts in great shape.

Postpartum Seborrheic Dermatitis -- A Reader Question

I got a question from B a couple of days back:

    "I want to ask you if you have any advice for Seborrhoeic dermatitis. I remember you once mentioned you had the condition in a blog post. Is there anything in particular that helped you to get it under control? I would really appreciate any advice, I have had nightmare skin ever since I gave birth, about 15 months ago."

       Hi B,
         
     Seborrhoeic Dermatitis is very often caused by stress, emotions, hormones or auto-immune issues. It is a symptom rather than just a skin problem. My SD is light and seems to be seasonal, but my husband's is more severe, so I have a bit of experience in the area. I will share what I know about this problem, and hopefully this will help you pinpoint the causes of your Seborrheic Dermatitis. Also, warning: parts of this post are extremely subjective. It's possible that you are experiencing new motherhood in an entierely different way than I did. Still, I hope that you will find a bit of what I say useful.

    Lets start with stress, fatigue and sleep deprivation -- all of these can aggravate Seborrheic Dermatitis. And I know that there is a lot of that with babies. I have two kids, and know that it can take more than a year post nursing for the body to re-balance its hormone levels. Stress and fatigue is always a factor even with uncomplicated babies. Even though older kids bring new challenges every day, it's caring for the tiniest ones that demands so much from women -- almost all of your time, energy, emotions and attention. Luckily, your kid is becoming a little less dependent of you each day, so life should get easier soon.

     Emotions and skin problems -- I feel that often skin and hair problems that appear (or get worse) during and after pregnancy are connected with our body image during this time. I speak from experience when I say that new moms very often go though some kind of identity crisis, a struggle a lot with self-image, their "new" body, and their new role. These often get manifested as skin problems or weight issues.

      Do you have post-partum depression? Do you find yourself attractive? How do you think others see you? Are you struggling with the image of yourself as a mom, who is meant to be functional rather than decorative? Are you getting pressure from relatives regarding your parenting and lifestyle choices? Or are you simply physically tired, getting too few sleep and reaching for junk food? If you are struggling with any of this, I totally feel you. I think the way out of this can be very different for different women, but if you like I could write a bit  about what helped me (I had post-partum depression and a extremely clingy needy baby, so I went through some stuff). For now I'll mention some key things that helped me: a) decidng to stop seeing myself only as a mom, and b) regularly taking actual time and space away from the kids and doing "my thing" (the first time I had a weekend for myself I had forgotten what actually it is that I like to do...). If you like self-help books, I highly recommend Sexy Mamas for re-discovering yourself as a woman; and Discipline Without Distress for great tools for understanding and bringing up kids.

      Food and auto-immunity -- I think that Seborrheic Dermatitis is strongly  linked to low tolerance to gluten, dairy and sugar. In my husband´s case it is most dairy, another friend (also a new mom) has issues with both dairy and gluten. Many human beings has problems digesting these foods, and the body openly starts to rebel against them when it has been stressed or burdened in some way (pregnancy, sickness, stress or simply age). A lactose intolerance test is easy to do, but unfortunately doctor's can't detect problems with gluten unless it's severe (celiac disease). If you are not nursing any more, you could try cutting out diary and gluten out of your diet for a couple of weeks each, and see whether your skin clears up. You might notice other effects too -- gluten-free keeps my head way clearer, going low on the sugar keeps mood swings away.

    You might also want to get your thyroid checked -- often Seborrheic Dermatitis goes together with thyroid issues, and this glad often acts up after pregnancies. The emotional causes for thyroid problems are also really interesting -- it's connected to feeling repressed or stifled.


    I feel that all the above things are linked with each other -- stress makes the body more likely to stop tolerating food that is hard to digest; wrong food makes your body have a harder time dealing with stress. And of course anxiety, lack of self-acceptence and other such things are the deeper causes of stress.
    I think that topical medication might bring the flaking under control, but won't actually be addressing the problem and isn't very healthy long-term.

     In terms of skin care, which is actually only a helpful thing and will not make Seborrheic Dermatitis go away --- I recommend being gentle to the skin. No sulfates, alcohol or perfume in products, no hard scrubbing. Flakes are best removed with a microfibre cloth. One thing I really love for the red, peeling parts of the skin is the Weleda Skin Food. This cream is very healing and soothing, I have great experiences with using it on any kind of irritated skin.


   My dear readers, it's over to you now. Do you have advice for someone with Seborrheic Dermatitis? What do you think about the connection between stress and skin issues? How did your skin change after major events in your life? Any tips for B?

Firmoo Eyewear Review Take Two + Weekend Reads 07-07-2012

    Remember the pair of glasses from Firmoo I got? I followed your sensible advice and contacted Firmoo, and they immediately offered to send me another pair. This time I decided to go for frameless -- I think they are the easiest  type of glasses to choose without trying on. The pair I chose was this one.
   The pair in life is quite pretty. I especially like the temples with their cut-out design -- I think it looks light and feminine. The temples are also quite flexible, which I like. I chose red because I wear this colour a lot. The lenses are (as far as I can tell) plastic, which means I have to be careful about not getting them scratched
     I quite enjoy having frameless glasses again, as the frame can really cut off a part of my view!
   This is what the pair looks like:

   Don't forget to enter the Firmoo eyewear giveway, where two winners get a pair of eyewear and all participants get a discount coupon worth 25$!



   In other news, I surfed the interwebs and found this:

* Smarts: On compliments and stereotypes.

* Boobs: A fantastic posts about fit problems and solutions for girls with a long torso.

* Makeup: Here is a simple and very effective makeup for a hooded lid.

* Relationships: Teenage girls of this tribe in Cambodia get their own huts so that they can meet boys and find a husband. It's amazing how happy, free and emapncipated (in the true sense of this world) these young women are.

* Bras: every tried buying on british ebay?

* Home: I'm not a huge fan of design blogs, but Say Yes To Hoboken is cute and has lots od DIYs.

     Have a great weekend!

How To Exfoliate When You Have Fragile Capillaries Or Sensitive Skin

    As a teenager I did lots of harm to my skin by exfoliating it regularly with scrubs. Nobody told me that the pinkishness around my nose was in fact capilaries that were very fragile -- couperose skin.
    Funnily, although a lot of Caucasians have problems with capillary fragility, the beauty world doesn't seem to talk about them much. Skin with fragile capillaries should be treated as if it were very sensitive. I have covered the basics of skin care for fragile capllaries here, but since then I have discovered several ways of safely bypassing the big "no scrubbing" rule.

      I wasn't very happy about not being able to exfoliate, I love the look of scrubbed skin! However I didn't want to break any more capillaries and make my skin look even more reddish. Since that time I learned several ways of exfoliation which is safe for fragile skin and fragile capillaries:


* Corundum crystals: these mega sharp and super fine particles polish dead cells off the top skin layer. Think of it as polishing with the finest grade of sandpaper.

* Microfiber cloth: this magical little cloth is super soft and yet manages to grab dead skin cells and dirt.

* Konjac sponge: this japanese natural sponge gently exfoliates and massages the skin.

* Gommage: a sticky paste that gently lifts dead skin cells.

* Chemical exfoliation: certain chemicals like Boromine from pineapples help to loosen the skin bonds and get rid of old skin cells.

   
     Do you know any other couperose-safe exfoliation methods? Have you tried any of the above -- which did you like best? Do share!

How To Accept And Love Your Small Breasts

    I am writing this post for all small chested girls who don't like their breast size, who wish for bigger boobs, or who feel insecure because of their chest. I was one of you, once upon a time.

   At 28DD, I consider myself small-busted. Before my pregnancies, I was even more small-busted -- around a 28B cup, though I don't know for sure (I wore random made-in-china bras). I used to have major insecurities regarding my cup size and felt that real women have, well, more in the front. What cured me? Pregnancies where I went through at least 6 cups of growth and almost all the way back down; a proper bra fitting, and a dose of self-acceptance.
  Here are my best tips which will help you not only like what's on your chest, but also make the most of it:

Realise that the "perfect breast size" is a big lie

   The media tends to idealise a certain breast size and shape (which changes over the decades) and creates the idea that that is what every woman should have. But it's all untrue. There is no perfect waist size, perfect shoe size, perfect eyebrow shape, perfect leg length or perfect cup size. Beauty comes in a big variety of shapes, sizes and colours.

Realise you probably have no idea what real breasts look like

   How many naked breasts have you seen? Ok, how many breasts have you seen outside of the media -- breasts that were not "cast", posed and photoshopped? Many women can count those on the fingers of one hand. Since we don't have bath houses or other places where women can see what other real women look like, here is the real breast gallery. Browsing through it for a few minutes might change your perception of what a normal female breast looks like.

Small-chested is a beautiful body type

    Stop thinking of small boobs as a defect attached to your body. Small-boobed bodies are harmonious wholes. Small-chested bodies may be delicate, athletic, dainty, boyish, fragile, lean, slim, strong, "supermodel" and everything in between. There are tons of drop-dead gorgeous women with great figures like Kate Moss, Natalie Portman, Cate Blanchett; whose small boobs are a part of their beauty.

Small-chested women can be feminine as hell

    Feminity is not about the size (just like masculinity isn't about size). Eva Longoria, Milla Jovovich, Gwen Stefani are just a couple of small-busted celebs that ooze feminity and sensuality. If you have fears about not being feminine enough, realise it's all in your head! Feminity isn't determined by the size of our tits.

You can rock clothes that bigger-chested women can't

     You don't have to worry about low-cut tops looking slutty, or have issues with shirt buttons gaping. Also, a lot of clothes produced these days seems to be made for small-chested women. Celebrate that! Remember Keira Knighley's iconic green backless dress from Atonement? Only a small-chested woman could have pulled that off.

Men have different tastes

    Do you have any idea how much small-boobed porn is out there? Yes, many men get turned on by small ta-tas, while others prefer other sizes; just like some prefer blondes and other brunettes and other redheads and yet others don't care about hair colour at all. Guys that haven't been totally brainwashed by the media have a wide palette of tastes. Oh, and some men don't care about boobs at all, they look at the butt, legs or eyes. So, dear small-boobed girls, you are as sexy and desirable as your bigger-bosomed sisters.

A bra-fitting can do wonders

     Because the wrong bra size might be uncomfortable, make your breasts even smaller, cause armpit rolls, and generally distort the shape. Oh, and they make the whole figure look worse. Here are photos of my bra size metamorphosis. Finding out your correct bra size is easy: here is how.

Celebrate your body and breast type

    Buy clothes that make you smile to the mirror. Wear gorgeous bras every day (in your real bra size, of course). Buy them from brands that acknowledge that breasts come in many many different sizes. Don't forget to re-measure regularly. Don't allow anyone, whether male or female, try to tell you that some breast sizes are less beautiful than others. Moisturise your breasts often. Wear really low-cut tops once in a while. You get only one body, love it.

  Remember: being small-chested has never prevented a woman from being beautiful, sexy, stylish, seductive. Unless she lets it mess with her head.

  
    I'm sure I've only touched the tip of the iceberg here -- what are the other reasons that small boobs rock? What is your own relationship to your breast size? And your tips for learning to love it?