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Friday, July 24, 2009
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Sunless Tanning
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There is still controversy over the use of tanning beds as a "fake bake" way to avoid harmful sun UV rays. However, many believe that tanning beds may actually be just as harmful to your skin, if not more. One way to get the bronzed summer look but without the harm is to use a sunless tanning option.
A cosmetic dermatologist told Herald Net, "there is no such thing as a safe tanning bed with safe UV rays. Sunless tanning is definitely the safer way to go."
Sunless tanners range from creams to pills. Technology has increased dramatically over the years. Sunless tanning moisturizers no longer turn their users orange, but now have a much more natural look. The sunless tanning pill is an evolving technology as well, but the FDA has still yet to approve it. For those who need a summer bronze, but don't want to pay the price later, sunless tanning is an easy option.
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Friday, September 05, 2008
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One in Four College Students Has Tanning Addiction
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Almost everyone who wants to improve their appearance is interested on some level in getting a tan. That's because the tan is considered to be a sign of healthfulness and beauty. Unfortunately, when tanning isn't done properly it can lead to negative skin conditions that reduce the beauty of the appearance and increase the signs of aging.
A new report has found that more than one in four college students actually has an addiction to tanning. These students are physically or emotionally addicted to tanning and don't feel good about themselves if they are not tan. An additional thirteen percent were regular tanning booth users.
The concern here is that college students may not be aware of how to use proper tanning techniques to prevent the signs of aging that come with too much exposure to the sun. Learning about proper sunless tanning techniques and making sure to keep the skin moisturized can greatly help this population in getting the look that is desired without harming the skin.
Question of the Day: Is it surprising that one in four college students has a tanning addiction?
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Monday, July 28, 2008
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New Products May Reduce - and Reverse - Skin Cancer
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Researchers are examining a series of new products that may have the potential to reduce the damage caused by the sun. These new products not only serve to protect the sun from skin cancer but may also be capable of reversing the damage that the sun has already done to the skin.
"We are looking at a number of molecules that can be used with sunscreen or without sunscreen. They are not simply blocking the radiation, but they are reversing the damage caused by radiation." (source)
The studies thus far have been effective on animals. The tests are now moving to the human testing phase in the hopes that these products can eventually be released to the market. In the meantime, make sure to wear your sunscreen, engage in good sun safety habits and consider sunless tanning instead of tanning in the sun!
Question of the Day: Is it possible for a product to reverse the damage caused to the skin by the sun?
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
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Sunless Tanning People Safer In the Sun
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People who choose to get sunless tanning to improve the appearance of their skin are more likely to engage in safe sun practices than are those people who try to get a tan through natural sunlight tanning. This is because the people who choose to get sunless tans have a tendency to be more aware of the risks of sun damage and to take extra precautions when they are out in the natural sun.
There are an unfortunately large number of people who are interested in getting natural tans and who choose to avoid safe sun practices when tanning outdoors. These people risk getting skin problems ranging from harmless sun spots to serious skin cancer issues. These people can learn a serious lesson from those people who engage in sunless tanning which is to always be aware of the risks of the sun and to try to minimize those risks when tanning.
Learn more about this here.
Question of the Day: Why do people who do sunless tanning tend to have better safe sun practices than people who don't?
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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Consider Giving Your Skin Some Sun This Summer
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Are you the kind of person who prefers sunless tanning to laying out in the real sunshine? Do you slather on the sunscreen each day before leaving the house? In many ways, these practices protect your body. However, you shouldn't be too extreme in your avoidance of the sun because you need a little bit of that sunshine to be healthy.
For the most part, you do want to protect your skin from the sun. Sun spots and other signs of aging are caused directly from being out in the sunshine without protection. There are also much more serious sun risks such as skin cancer. In general, you want to avoid being out in the harshest times of day.
However, your body needs some of that Vitamin D that the sun provides. There is a serious Vitamin D deficiency in our society today and it's a problem that can cause significant health problems. As a result, it's a good idea to get moderate levels of sunshine during the times of day that are not the hottest.
Learn more about the sun, your skin and Vitamin D here.
Question of the Day: How much is the right amount of sunshine to keep your body healthy but safe?
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Monday, June 16, 2008
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Affording Botox in These Economically Troubled Times
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It's no secret that people are struggling with a bit of an economic crunch these days. Gas prices are sky-high and still climbing. Home loans and good credit offers aren't coming nearly so frequently or easily. And we're all trying to figure out where we can cut back in order to save some money.
Some people say that it's a good idea to cut back on things like Botox and sunless tanning, things that are considered luxuries rather than necessities. However, that may not really be the best course of action. If you normally get indulgent treatments like these, cutting back can really make you feel saddened by the economic struggles that you're undergoing.
Instead, it's wiser to budget better instead of just arbitrarily cutting out luxuries from your life. Look at your finances realistically and create a budget that includes room for little indulgences like your Botox. You may go to the cosmetic doctor less frequently but you don't have to stop taking care of yourself altogether just because the economy is going a little bit nuts.
Question of the Day: Where do you think you should cut back on beauty spending to reduce the economic crunch that you're feeling?
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Friday, June 13, 2008
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Getting Your Husband Cosmetic Treatments For Father's Day
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Are you thinking about getting your husband a cosmetic treatment for Father's Day? This is an icnreasingly common gift for women to get their husbands because of the fact that male cosmetic treatments are increasingly commonplace.
Here are some tips for getting cosmetic treatments for your husband for Father's Day:
- Go with what he already does. If he gets sunless tanning done regularly, book him a a set of appointments for that rather than trying to force a new treatment on him.
- Consider whether he'll take this gift the wrong way. Some people get offended at the idea that their spouse wants them to get cosmetic work done even if they're interested in it themselves.
- Book consultation appointments instead of specific procedures. If you don't know what your spouse would like done or if he's never seen a cosmetic specialist before then just plan a trip for a consultation rather than choosing a treatment for him.
Ultimately, cosmetic treatments must be decided by the individual getting them but that doesn't mean that it hurts to help your hubby out a little bit with a gift.
Question of the Day: Would your husband like cosmetic treatments given to him for Father's Day?
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Popular Pre-Wedding Procedures
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You're probably only going to get married once in your life and you want everything to be perfect. You want the perfect dress. You want the perfect ceremony. And you want to look absolutely perfect. To achieve this latter dream, many brides turn to a series of skin rejuvenation procedures in order to enhance their looks before the wedding.
Some of the most popular pre-wedding procedures include:
- Botox. Although some women are getting it in their faces to enhance their appearance, many are actually getting it in their armpits. This reduces sweating, something that you'll appreciate if you're standing up in front of all your friends feeling nervous and excited.
- Teeth whitening. A bride wants her teeth to be as white as her dress. She may go to the dentist to get freshened up or she may get lumineers.
- Sunless tanning. What a bride doesn't want to be as white as her dress is her skin. Many will go through a series of sunless tanning sessions in order to be able to look their best.
Different women will get different procedures of course and the favorites vary depending on the age of the bride but these three are the ones most commonly requested by the average young bride.
Question of the Day: What procedures would you get done before a wedding to make sure that everything was perfect?
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
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Sunscreen Is Safer But We Still Need To Watch Out
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As the weather starts to get warmer, most of us will be making a few changes to our standard skin rejuvenation treatments. For one thing, we're more likely to get laser treatments done towards the end of the work day when the sun won't be so harsh on the skin. We're also more likely to get treatments that help give a moisturized appearance to the face. But one of the most important things that we'll be doing is ramping up our use of sunscreen.
Dangers associated with skin exposure include everything from unsightly sun spots to fatal cancers. Luckily, a new study shows that there have been advances made to the sunscreens on the market which should make them more effective in protecting our skin. The key is to look for a sunscreen that has a higher SPF level than others on the shelf as well as to make sure that you choose one which protects against UVA rays as well as UVB rays.
Despite these advances it remains up to each individual to do what it takes to protect the skin. Studies have proven recently that people who work outdoors are increasingly less likely to get screened for skin cancer. They've also shown that self-exams (possibly with the help of a loved one) can be crucial in making sure that you get early treatment of any problems that do arise.
Make sure that you work with your dermatologist to figure out what changes and precautions you need to take as the summer sun starts to heat up. Consider the pros and cons of sunless tanning and make sure you understand the impact of the sun on any regular treatments that you get done.
Question of the Day: How well your skin rejuvenation routine change as we enter the summer months?
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Monday, April 14, 2008
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Sunless Tanning Banned for Some People in Australia
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Many people opt to get sunless tanning done at their local salon rather than to spend time out in the sun. That's because it is believed to be a safer method of getting a tan due to the fact that you're tanning in a controlled environment. However, the safety of sunless tanning depends on a lot of factors.
Not all groups of people should be tanning, whether it's in the salon or out on the beach. People who have very fair skin tones run the risk of exposing themselves to health concerns when they go tanning. For the purposes of sunless tanning, there are different levels of skin types. Type 1, the fairest of skin type, is warned that tanning is a bad idea.
Now the legislators in Australia have decided that they're going to keep these people safe. Starting January 1, 2009, a ban will go into effect which will prevent these people from being allowed to tan at local solariums. The ban will also make it so that teens are not legally allowed to tan at salons.
There is some debate as to whether or not such a ban is a good idea. On the one hand, protecting consumers is good. On the other hand, these people may just opt to tan in the sun which could have worse effects.
Question of the Day: Do you think a sunless tanning ban for certain populations is a good idea?
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