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Look Good & Stay Healthy For The Summer

June 28, 2005

Summer is upon us and it's time to let your hair down and
enjoy the warmth and sunshine. Here's some helpful tips
for looking good and staying safe this summer.

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Always Remember to Make Your Fashion Statement!

Swim wear Party Covers

Gone are the days of spending hours at the beach or at the
beach party in nothing but your bikini. With the threat of
skin cancer on the rise, and the extra little bit of
unwanted flab in the middle that we all seem to develop
over the years... Hmm, well a cover just seems like the
smart and fashionable thing to wear.

Sun Skincare Tips

We should take good care of our skin all year round. Proper
moisturizing and drinking plenty of fluids will help keep
your skin healthy and young looking. Summer means we need
to take a little extra care over our basic skin regime.

Today, it’s pretty hard not to be aware of the damage the
sun can do to our skin. Turn on the TV or radio, pick up a
magazine – there are warnings everywhere. Funny thing is
some people still don’t believe how damaging the sun can
be. You’ll hear people say things like “I don’t burn” or “I
only burn one and then I tan” or “I don’t believe sunscreen
is good for me with all those chemicals.”

We cannot stress enough how important it is to protect your
skin from the damaging rays of the sun. That doesn’t mean
you cannot still get that beautiful tan. It simply means
you need to take some precautions so you won’t become a
skin cancer statistic in the future. Also taking care will
help keep your skin looking younger and healthier. UVA rays
cause the skin to age, while UVB rays cause the skin to
burn. You simply cannot overdo reminding someone to use
sunscreen.

We recommend you apply foundation first thing in the
morning before leaving your house. Ironic how us women are
busy purchasing up all the anti aging products that hit the
market trying to keep our skin looking youthful, yet we
entirely ignore the damage that the sun can do. So while we
are busy applying anti age creams and sirums, we rush
outside into the sun without applying any protection from
the sun once again damaging our skin. Rather a vicious
circle. Okay enough – you get the picture I’m sure! So
apply either a foundation with SPF15 first thing in the
morning or apply your sunscreen and then your foundation.

So what does ultraviolet light do to the skin? UVA rays are
the aging rays. They penetrate deep into the layers of the
skin. It is believed they are responsible for premature
aging and skin cancer. UVB rays are the rays that cause you
to burn. They affect the out skin layers and cause sunburn,
skin aging, and skin cancer.

There are many brands of sunscreen on the market ranging in
SPF, some water proof, some are hypo allergenic, some rich
in kinetin known for cell rejuvenation and its healing
qualities. Clinical studies have actually shown kinetin to
reverse and repair sun damaged skin. Choose a sunscreen
that best meets your needs.

Great, now we’ve slathered sunblock all over our body like
we’re suppose to. But there are other areas we need to
protect that we often forget about. Our eyes are subject to
burning to so be sure to wear sunglasses that have at least
a 99% block against UV rays. This will protect your vision
and save you from the dreaded crow’s feet. Wear a wide
brimmed hat to protect your hair and further shade your
eyes. You also need to protect your lips by using a lip
gloss or balm that has at least a SPF15 rating. It is also
very important to drink lots of fluids. Stay away from
caffeine based products and soda pop as they actually
dehydrate the body. Drinking plenty of fluids hydrates the
entire body so you don’t become a victim of heat stroke.
Hydrating the skin also keeps it youthful and allows the
body to flush toxins away much easier.

Summer is the fun season. Don’t hide inside fearful of the
damaging rays. A little protection and common sense will
keep you healthy and allow you to get out and enjoy the
warm summer season. Have fun in the sun!

Remember the days of oversized t-shirts, hoodies, and a
host of other shapeless garments that were thrown over swim
wear. Well those days are gone and we've once again
returned to the sophistication of the 1960s. The beach has
got its own sense of fashion now often referred to resort
dressing. Glamour and the beach do infact go together very
nicely.

Did anyone happen to see the runways this spring?
Beautiful flowing and colorful caftans in all lengths,
cropped knit tops, wraps that can be worn as a skirt or a
dress, beaded tunics, and cotton crochet dresses in vibrant
colors. There's plenty of other choices hitting the
market, check with your local swim suit boutique or have a
look on line where the choices are endless.

On top of the upscale beach covers, adding your jewelry is
a must this season! You simply cannot look finished if you
aren't wearing a pair of fabulous earrings or a fun
necklace.

Don't forget the shoes! Flip flops are big this season
with excellent selection. Some are even being adorned with
beautiful rhinestones. Not only perfect for swimwear,
perfect for a beach wedding too!

Add a floppy hat and large canvas or straw bag and your
set. If you choose a large enough bag it can carry all
your tanning lotions, hair products, and your wallet. Big
but classy! Choose a bag and hat that accent your cover
and don't be afraid to make your fashion statement!

Smooth Summer Skin - Your options

Tis the season that makes us much more concerned about body
hair. So what are the options for sleek summer skin? Here
are the pro's and con's from some the available choices:

In the last few years laser has become a very popular hair
removal treatment. Laser passes over the skin destroying
the hair folicle. It works best on fair skin with dark
hair. The treatment leaves a bit of a tingling or pinching
sensation. It's not unusual for the skin to take on a red
appearance. Laser does require multiple treatments and it
is not a permenent solution. It is also a little bit on the
pricey side, running around $300.00 a treatment.

Electrolysis has been around for years. A thin filament is
inserted into the hair folicle which the sends an electric
current through to zap the hair root. You'll feel a quick
zapping pain which is very tolerable. The bikini areas can
be much more sensative. Because each hair folicle is
treated individually it can take over a year for a complete
treatment. Pricing can vary but is rounding around $60.00
hour.

Waxing has also been around for years. A thin layer of
either hot or cold was is spread onto the area that is
being treated and is removed with a cloth strip. Feeling
can range from a slight burning to intense pain. Waxing
needs to be done every 2 to 4 weeks and costa around $10.00
a treatment.

Shaving is cheap but requires continuous maintenance. It
simply removes the hair at the skins surface. The upside is
it is painless.

Depilatory uses a substance called thioglycolate which is
mixed with calcium or sodium hydroxide. The result is the
hair being broken down at the root. It is pain free,
however a patch test for allergies or sensativities is an
absolute must. It takes up to 15 minutes for the creams to
work, but in most cases only a few minutes. Lasts from a
few days to a few weeks. Cost is around $5.00 per
treatment.

There are some new products on the market that are
certainly worth checking out. Veet has introduced a
bladeless razor that works with cream hair removal. Schick
has introduces the first four headed razor for women. Sally
Hansen has introduced a new wax hair remover enriched with
marine extracts to soothe the skin.

What ever your choice. Be good to your skin this season and
remember to moisturize. Your skin is part of your fashion
statement. Smooth glowing skin will make you look younger
and refreshed.