The Hideous Truth of Indoor Tanning

The Hideous Truth of Indoor Tanning

 

A major scientific report has just announced that indoor tanning devices are “definitely carcinogenic”; meaning that tanning beds WILL cause cancer. It has been proven that if you start your skin-cooking habit before the age of 30, your risk of developing melanoma increases by 75%.

We are here to bust some of these skin-baking myths:

Myth 1: To get the vitamin D you need, some fake & bake time is required.

• False, you can get enough Vitamin D your body requires by being outside with sunscreen for 5 to 15 minutes per week, taking vitamin supplements, or eating vitamin rich foods.

Myth 2: Melanoma can be found on parts of the body that aren’t exposed to sun, so UV light is not the sole cause of melanoma.

• False, there is 50 years of research that proves there is a strong correlation between sun exposure and all forms of skin cancer.

Myth 3: A base tan will protect you from sun damage.

• False, any color that your skin has means skin damage has already occurred. When outside, always slather on that SPF for beneficial sun protection.

So, why pay for cancer in a box when the (approximately) $40 you spend per month on your fake & bake you could have bought one of these…

            – 4 manicures

            – 13 lattes

            – 40 songs downloaded to your iPod

            – the 1^st round at happy hour for you and your friends

            -an Express Signature Facial at Facelogic Redmond to keep your skin healthy and

              young looking

A Fabulous Way to Revive Your Winter Skin – Dr. Dennis Gross

Dr. Dennis Gross’ Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel is all the rave! This product has been featured in Allure, InStyle & Lucky Magazines. Get smoother, firmer and a more even complexion in just 2 minutes a day! This regimen includes Microexfoliation; a gentle, non-irritating method of removing cellular debris from the surface of the skin.

Recently, a BeautyNewsNYC editor posted a glowing review of the Alpha Beta Daily Face Peel, stating “When finished, my skin felt like velvet and looked absolutely incredible. It glowed with brightness and radiance, and was hydrated and plumped.”
So get your skin ready for the summer sun with a gentle peel that will revive any ‘tired’ winter skin.

Beat that Mean Melanoma

Beat that Mean Melanoma

May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection & Awareness Month. According to Westchester Health Associates, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States but it is also one of the most preventable and treatable. The incidence of skin cancer has reached preposterous levels: there has been a 300% increase in non-melanoma skin cancer since 1994 & 90% of it is associated with exposure to UV radiation. Furthermore, 1 in 5 Americans will have skin cancer at one point in their lives.

Stuart Zweibel, MD, PHD, from Westchester Health Associates states, “A tan is actually your body’s attempt to protect itself from the sun’s harmful rays and is a symptom of the sun damage that is occurring beneath the surface of the skin.”

In order to protect your skin from these unwanted rays, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more. Make sure you apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outdoors. The ingredients in the sunscreen need time to bind to your skin to be effective. If at all possible, avoid the mid-day sun, especially the hours between 10 AM to 4 PM, when the sun is the strongest and can do the most damage.

Know the warning signs of skin cancer. A skin growth that changes in size and appears pearly, translucent, brown, black, tan or multicolored, a mole or birthmark that changes color or texture or increases in thickness, is irregular in outline and larger than the head of an eraser.

Source: http://newsblaze.com/story/20100510083529tsop.nb/topstory.html

Long Lusty Lashes

Must Haves for Long Lusty Lashes

Eyelashes enhance your eyes which are unarguably the most important feature on your face. Long eyelashes are always in season and with these tips you will be on your way to long lusty lashes that every woman strives for.

Lashes to Die For:

Start at the root of your issue with an amazing product! Peter Thomas Roth’s Lashes To Die For. This patent pending complex improves your lash length, thickness and fullness. Vitamin A, C & E helps nourish and repair broken lashes while pro vitamin B5 moisturizes and nourishes.

Eye Lash Curler:

Curling your eyelashes will make your eyes look wider & brighter. For the best results use GloMinerals gloLash curler after heating the curler under a blow-dryer for no more than 5 seconds.

Eye Make-Up Remover:

Don’t torture your eyes by using the old fashioned soap and water to remove your eye make-up. Take care of the lashes you already have by using GloMinerals gloEye Make-Up Remover to quickly and easily remove any trace of eye make-up.

Awesome under-eye brightener by Glo Minerals

Glo Minerals Eye Revitalize

Thanks to Glo Minerals, we have the perfect solution for anyone who stays up too late the night before wanting to look fabulous (or just has chronic dark circles like our friend M. She said we could use her as an example, poor thing)

Another reason we love the stuff is because it’s colorless which is a fab feature for Spring/Summer as skin tones change when the sun (finally!) comes out to play. It’s a cream formulation that feels super-light and any skin tone/type can wear it.

Cucumber, squalane and hyaluronic acid cool and hydrate the skin while aloe and linoleic acids work to condition. Goldenseal and juniper offer a temporarily “lift” to the delicate eye areas, while light-reflecting minerals help diminish the appearance of fine lines and brighten the eyes.

So – whether you need help like M, or you have little crows’ feet you need to diminish, or just want to look more awake and bright-eyed, come on in and try it out today!

2010 Summer Make-Up Trends

Top 3 Summer 2010 Make-Up Trends
 

Pink Cheeks & Lips:

The brighter the better! Allure magazine recommends a shimmer-free blush to accent your amazing cheek bones. For lips; a sheer, luminous gloss adds a touch of summer to any face. GloMinerals offers an excellent blush in Papaya complimenting a variety of skin tones as well as a sheer lip gloss in Pink Ginger.
 

Line the Top:

 Open up your eyes and instantly look refreshed by applying eye liner only to the top of the lids. This youthful and fresh look works on just about anyone. GloMinerals offers a wide array of colors to suit any eye color.
 

Bronzed Sun-kissed Glow:

A summer tan is always a wonderful compliment to any look. To achieve an effortless glow, apply GloMinerals gloSheer tint base bronzing gel in a cursive “E” pattern on the face.