I live in Scandinavia where winter time lasts from October to March. That is six months and it feels forever. During that time there is only few hours or no sun at all. When I was kid it did not…
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The young man leaving the convenience store had a tan to be envied. That is until you got to his sock line. Wearing sandals, his dark brown legs attached to glow-in-the-dark white feet made for a humorous site. I can…
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You can get health benefits from tanning in tanning beds. When deciding if Tanning Beds are a healthy source of UV rays, one must understand the difference between UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays reach deeper into the skin and…
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The 3 “M’s” MOLE, MELANOMA, MALIGNANT,The 3 “S’s” SUNSCREEN, SUNLESS-TAN, SELF-EXAM Melanoma, The Big “C” (cancer)…the words every person hates to hear. When the doctor’s office called with the results from the test on the small mole she had removed…
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I have dark skin so tanning has never been my problem. Actually I wouldn’t mind un-tanning sometimes if there is such a word! So when it comes to minors and using tanning beds the idea confuses me more than anything…
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Protecting skin from the harmful effects of the sun can require some planning, but the result is less sun damage and injury to the skin. Timing If choosing the time of day to be in the sun is a possibility,…
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Here comes the sun! Well, here it is! It’s everywhere. No matter who you are or where you live, you’re exposed to the suns rays at some point almost every day. This is a good thing, because the sun provides…
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Drinking plenty of water will keep your skin hydrated. Dehydrated skin is a sign that your whole body is dehydrated. No other drink can hydrate ypur skin as good as plain water. Using good moisturizers on your skin is a…
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If pleasure and amorous inklings are the sensations one craves then Lust by Lush is for sure the daily shower poison any woman is seeking. The deep watermelon colored vibrant pink soap bar by Lush is a continuation of their…
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Ever wonder why in the middle of the winter, when you have changed nothing about your daily skin care routine, your entire body feels as dry as the desert and looks as scaly as a beta fish? As the largest…
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Despite what some people want to believe, there is something called “tanorexia.” Yes, that’s right. There is, most definitely, an addiction for some people to the tanning process. If you are not one of those people, you may find it…
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Many women would love having healthy glowing skin, but pollution, daily stress, aging, a poor diet and other factors affect the skin and deprive it of its natural beauty. However, it is not very difficult to achieve a beautiful glowing…
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There is absolutely no way in the world that I would allow my child to use a tanning bed. There is undeniable proof that this form of tanning can lead to melanoma from as little as ten visits. Should we…
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Facial scrubs, exfoliates and masks are used to improve the overall quality of facial skin. The outer layer of dead skin cells on the face can dull the overall look of the face, create an uneven skin tone, add to…
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Winter skin seems safe under layers of clothing. However, constantly changing temperatures from hot to cold, drier air and less humidity can create winter itch. To keep moist baby soft skin during the winter, remember the basics of skincare. Hydration….
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Of course curvy girls are more appealing. A curvy girl who has the right curves in the right places is extremely more appealing than a skinny girl. Skinny girls look sick if you ask me. Just think about it, imagine…
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Discoloration spots on your face, hands, and body can be attributed to your skins natural defenses in relation to sun exposure. As your skin tries to protect itself melanin is produced to create a barrier to the sun.Discoloration spots, also…
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I do like my toiletries, as anyone who has read any of my previous reviews will know. However my bank balance is less inclined to agree, and so I’m really trying to stick to a budget. *Trying* really being the…
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I was lucky enough to be able to try Arbonne’s NutriMinC REfresh Foaming Body Wash during the summer when I visited a friend of mine and had forgotten my body wash at home. I quickly fell in love with almost…
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Let’s “bust” some common myths. Breastfeeding does not cause your breasts to sag. Cocoa butter does not prevent stretch marks. And sag is not inevitable – you can help yourself. In this article, we’ll talk about some basics and plan…
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Winter brings with it cold weather with bouts of rain and snow and this can play havoc with your body and particularly your skin. The skin has a tendency to become rather flaky in appearance in this period of the…
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The easiest way to make your own body or hand wash is to start with a bottle of inexpensive, unscented shampoo. Cheap store brands work very well as a base. Although it’s not required, one additive that will quickly become…
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Preparing for summer skin can take a few days if nothing much was done through the drying winter months. For many people, there will be a lot more skin exposed during the summer months of swimming, lazy picnics, jogging, boating,…
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Natural is always best. Labels do not always mean natural of course. There are thousands of reasons why using natural products is preferaable to anything divised by a chemistry lab, but first and foremost is health. Harmful chemicals are not…
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Skin is the body’s largest organ. In turn, it has a rather large job to fulfill. Skin is the body’s foot soldier in the war against the elements, damage, parasites, illness, and other potential pathogens. Despite the fact that our…
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Minors and Tanning Beds This almost seems like a silly question. Of course I understand that there are a huge number of people against tanning in general (whether outside or in a tanning bed). We know the risks, we are…
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Natural beauty treatments tend to come and go on waves of fad popularity. Oatmeal, for example, gained a resurgence in reputation in the 1980’s when products from bath treatments to shampoos to pet spa products emerged on the market under…
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With all the beauty products that are now available, it’s hard not to fall into the trap of just applying a quick brush of makeup on your face instead of properly taking care of your skin in order to give…
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From time to time, humans find unexpected bumps of skin on their body. These bumps are sometimes not noticeable but larger one can be quite visible. They appear to hang from the body or like similar to a pimple. If…
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What do you look for in a lip scrub? Gentle nourishment, dewy soft lips and instant freedom from chapped lips? Well, with Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub, you get all of these minus the last one. It’s effective but don’t…
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