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Summer may be a wonderful time of year for your peace of mind, but it can be far from a picnic for your eyes.
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Although most people know not to leave the house or head to the beach on a sunny day without first applying sunscreen, they may be tempted to avoid adding the same level of protection to the thin and sensitive skin around their eyes. After all, getting sunscreen in your eyes can sting, quickly turning your seasonal excursion into a blurry, burning mess. Unfortunately, neglecting to use sun protection in this area can have major consequences, including skin cancers, sagging skin from extended UV exposure, and the development of fine lines and wrinkles. It can also lead to sun and age spots or prompt melasma , a condition characterized by dark patches on your skin. Laser resurfacing around the eyes is often required to repair this damage. Thankfully, there are pain-free ways to help this part of your face resist the rays. Here are four tips to keep your eyes safer without the sunscreen sting. • To minimize eye irritation, use a physical or mineral sunscreen instead of a chemical one. Check the label to determine the difference between the two. For example, a physical/mineral sunscreen may contain zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, and a chemical sunscreen may contain ingredients with funny names like avobenzone, octisalate, oxybenzone, octocrylene,
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Sweet Potato Black Bean Tacos
Inspired by CookieAndKate.com
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DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Toss sweet potatoes in 2 tbsp olive oil, cayenne pepper, and salt. 2. Bake for 30–40 minutes, then set aside. 3. In a large saucepan over medium
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch chunks 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
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1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp fine salt
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heat, add remaining olive oil. Add onions and cook until softened. Add in cumin and chili powder, stir for 30 seconds, then add black beans and water. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, then mash about half the beans. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Warm tortillas in a large skillet over medium heat, then assemble tacos and enjoy!
1 small white onion, finely chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp chili powder 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/3 cup water 1 tsp lime juice Salt and pepper, to taste 8–10 small corn tortillas
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