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Sunburn is an inflammation caused by overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, which destroy the skin’s outer layer and may even damage blood vessels underneath.

Just one episode of blistering sunburn in childhood could raise your skin’s cancer risk. Repeated sun exposure can lead to permanent dryness, wrinkles and age spots.

It’s not only bright sunny days that pose the greatest risk–You have to be careful on cloudy, hazy or cool days because the sun’s rays can penetrate some clouds and haze, and are unaffected by temperature. And sun reflecting off sand and snow can be even stronger.

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Post-Sun Care  If you get sunburn, you need to put moisture back into your skin. Drink fluids to avoid dehydration and apply cold compresses or ice packs to affected areas. Choose a moisturizing lotion with AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid), and vitamin E, panthenol or aloe vera, which will soothe and heal the skin. Stay away from products with alcohol, which can sting burned skin and further dehydrate it.

If you get a sunburn, immediately take an anti-inflammatory such as Advil or Motrin to ease pain and minimize swelling.


Don’t go out in the sun if using certain drugs. People with fair skin have a higher risk of sunburn because fair skin produces smaller amounts of melanin, a protective pigment. Be careful if you are using certain antibiotics like tetracycline and doxycycline, anti-seizure drugs such as Dilantin or the acne cream Retin-A. All of these drugs can increase the skin’s sensitivity.

Skin Saver Tip: Protect Skin After You Shower

Apply sunblock before getting dressed. The recommended amount is an ounce (about a shot glassful) on your body, and a teaspoon on your face, neck and ears.

Apply a hydrating sunscreen lotion after showering when your skin is still damp which will trap in extra moisture.


 

Get Heat-related Redness of the Skin Out 

Need relief for heat-related flushing, common in rosacea patients? Carry a frozen water bottle. You can get rid of redness (a flush) by holding the icy bottle next to the jugular vein on your neck, near the pulse point. Opt for a light liquid sunscreen as opposed to a thick, heat-trapping sunscreen.

What to do for insect bites and plant reactions

Poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac leaves or vines can burn and blister skin. A bite by a tick-carrying Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause flu-like symptoms and in rare cases (when extremely high fever occurs)  even cause death.

To help prevent these problems, cover the skin on your arms and legs, and use insect repellent, and check skin, hair and clothes for ticks after spending time in the woods or fields.

Topical cortisone cream soothes most irritation. If the pain and itching don’t go away after a few days, call your doctor. If you have a hypersensitivity to bee stings or if you have had a life-threatening reaction to any insect or plant, ask your doctor about an epinephrine pen, which contains an injectable drug that could save your life. 

NATURAL WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM INSECTS:  Make your own outdoor protection essential oil spritz – 3 parts Lemongrass, 1 part Eucalyptus, 1 part cinnamon leaf

The ingredients in expensive, all-natural bug sprays are essential oils. Lemongrass, eucalyptus and cinnamon leaf are most effective, diluted with water and castor oil to spray on your clothes before spending time outdoors.
Evidence suggests that insects are repelled by the scent of certain oils. A bonus is that these scents keep you smelling fresh if you’re sweating outside.



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Click below for top notch products to protect your skin against sun damage

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Anti-oxidants provide sun protection and undo sun damage

Try to protect your sun from the skin so you don’t have to do much to undo sun damage. It’s not only what you put on your skin that protects it from the sun. Antioxidant vitamins may help combat sunburn by aiding the skin’s ability to fight off damaging free radicals generated by UV light. According to a study conducted by The American Academy of Dermatology, people who took oral supplements of natural vitamins E and C increased their resistance to sunburn by 20 percent.

Wear sunscreen 

All sunscreen products have SPF (=sun protection factor) of at least 2. It’s not enough to apply sunscreen once. You need to know how often to apply it or should we say re-apply it. It’s important  to pay attention to the SPF number. It tells you how long the product will protect your skin based on your skin’s tolerance to UV rays. So if you turn red after 10 minutes, and you use an SPF 15, you’ll be protected 10 x 15 or 150 minutes. So after 150 minutes or before that, reapply sunscreen and you’ll avoid getting sunburn.

Nighttime regimen to help undo skin damage from the sun  

Step 1  After cleansing your face, exfoliate your damp skin with a gentle alpha hydroxy scrub. This will help smooth away dry, sun-damaged cells from the skin’s surface. Rinse with warm water.

Step 2  Apply a product with hydroquinone, a bleaching agent that helps fade blotches. Then apply a skin product enriched with alpha hydroxy acids. 

Step 3 Moisturize the delicate skin around the eyes with an eye cream that has antioxidant properties to undo sun damage. Gently pat the cream along the tops of your cheekbones. Don’t pull the delicate skin under your eyes.  The eye cream we recommend for the area around the eyes is Boomerang: Firming Eye Concentrate

To undo sun damage, try …..DARK SPOTS NO MORE Introducing the triple acid spot minimizing gel, formulated to target and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, including dark spots, age spots, sunspots, melasma, and post-acne marks. Clinically proven to diminish the number, size, and intensity of pigmented areas….

DARK SPOTS NO MORE

Step 4  Moisturize the rest of your face with nighttime cream. DON’T use a sunscreen product while you sleep, as they contain chemicals your skin doesn’t need at night. 

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You know I would never tell you to go outside and sit in the sun to get a suntan…because of the potential risk of getting skin cancer. Many people are perfectly happy with the light color of their fair skin Although we’ll never have that carefree, California blond look. And there are those people who cannot sit out in the sun because they’re too fair skinned and susceptible to sunburn. Many of them have tried a self-tanning product but have been disappointed with the results…streaks on their skin and an uneven color.

Use a self-tanning product to get a tan without sitting in the sun

If you absolutely must have that sun-kissed glow, I found a way without frying your skin in the sun. There’s a fabulous online skincare products company in the United Kingdom that sells a gradual natural tanning serum called perfect legs gradual tan

Don’t let the name fool you—You can use it on the skin on your entire body to achieve that beautiful sun-kissed glow. perfect legs gradual tan  won’t leave any streaks and will hide skin imperfections. It contains Vitamin C and E to help even out your skin tone. The result is a long lasting golden tan effect

Here’s one of the many favorable Testimonials you can read when you click through to the This Works online store:
Testimonial by Amanda
Five star Rating – This product is simply the best on the market to date, being a beautician I can say I have tried them all! The coverage is great, smells nice and moisturizes, although on the first attempt you may think not, apply it two more times and you will have great looking sun-kissed legs or try it all over your body, it works anywhere. Also don’t be afraid to exfoliate or shave your legs, the colour lasts also a lot longer than any other product. I will be ordering this product time and time again! Also have just found out you can take the bottle apart to use it all, hate any waste, when you think you’re running out, excellent!

Why You Need to Use Face Sunscreen

Why do you need to use face sunscreen? Because your face needs protection from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays from the sun. When you do outdoor sports like skiing or go outside to take a walk during the day, you need to use sunscreen or a sun block to avoid damaging your skin and also lower your chances of getting skin cancer.

The sun is at its peak and UV rays are at their strongest between 10 am and 4 pm, the most harmful time to spend outdoors in direct sunlight. You need to “screen” out the sun’s UV rays,especially for your face by using face sunscreen. They bring about the sun damage that results in leathery-looking skin, uneven skin tone, and those dreaded wrinkles.

Melanin – the body’s natural defense against UV rays

The body’s natural defense for UV rays is a chemical called melanin. Melanin reacts with UV rays and absorbs them. Darker skinned people have more melanin than fair skinned people, and consequently the fair skinned are more vulnerable to UV damage. Melanin can only handle a certain amount of UV rays, so everyone, regardless of skin color, should apply sunscreen or sun block. There are different types of sunscreens available for different skin types and you could ask a dermatologist which is the right kind of product to use. There are organic skin products that contain less irritants and preservatives.

How does sunscreen help to prevent sun damage?

To protect you from UV rays, sunscreen contains ingredients like paramethoxycinnamate and Triethanolamine salicylate that absorb UV rays. When UV rays hit the sunscreen’s protective shield, these chemicals destroy the rays’ harmful elements.

Is there a good sunscreen that’s not greasy?

Most sunscreens are liquid lotions and leave the skin oily. Many people don’t like the greasy feeling and skip using sunscreen. My brother burns the back of his neck while mowing the lawn every summer because he can’t stand wearing sunscreen. I haven’t used Coppertone in years because I never liked the pervasive scent. Since I’m fair complected, I use SPF 30 or 45 on my face and have used different brands, such as Lumene from Finland, Neutrogena, and Banana Boat. Since creating this web site, I have searched for more innovative skin care lines and personally try their products. The sunscreen products I recommend are: 

So remember to protect yourself from the sun and apply sunscreen before exposure to the sun and reapply it every 2 hours, since the chemicals lose their ability to break down UV rays as time progresses. Excessive exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer and will make your skin look old and wrinkled. So wear sunscreen and enjoy outdoor activities without worrying about skin damage.

Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure or you could wind up looking like this…and wrinkles and tired looking skin in the future.

Does unsightly hair bother you? Do you feel you’re spending too much time shaving your legs and underarms? This article will discuss other hair removal options.

What’s the difference between Laser treatments and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)?

IPL treatments are painless, but laser treatments are more effective and safer in removing hair and preventing hair from regrowing. Laser treatments involve some discomfort.

How many laser sessions are needed?

2 to 4 are usually enough, but it depends on factors such as the thickness of your hair.

Will laser treatments result in permanent hair removal?

Laser reduces the amount of hair and is referred to as “permanent hair reduction”.

Are laser treatments painful?

Removing hair from the armpit area can be painful. So numbing cream is applied before the laser session. Most women say waxing is more painful. There will be some discomfort and itchiness in the armpit area a few hours after treatment. For leg and arm hair, there will be no pain after the laser treatment.

What is electrolysis and how does it differ from laser hair removal?

Electrolysis is a lengthy process compared to laser hair removal. With electrolysis, each hair has to be treated individually with a tiny probe (needle) inserted into the hair follicle. The probe delivers a little electrical “shock” to the hair root. Permanent damage to the hair root and reproductive cells of the follicle occur. It can be a tedious process, unlike laser treatments that can treat a much wider area.

Laser hair removal is not permanent. It reduces hair growth up to 90 percent, but it will not completely remove the hair permanently. So you’ll need additional hair removal treatments every 6 months to a year.Electrolysis will require multiple visits, but it’s less expensive than laser treatments because you will not need repeat treatments once the hair is removed. The multiple visits may be worth it to you because unlike laser, electrolysis hair removal is permanent. The cost of a laser treatment is about $150 to $200. Electrolysis costs about $60 an hour.

Before you learn about Moroccan argan oil and what it can do for your skin…….Are you one of those women who has a stash of cosmetic samples that you’ve never used? I have no idea why I haven’t ripped open the sample packets and tried the products. After all, the cosmetics won’t be good forever.

Tame Frizzy Hair

The weather has turned cold in Upstate New York. Staying inside to keep warm, I find myself cleaning up the bathroom and I  stumbled upon a sample of HerStyler Argan Oil Hair Serum. It’s something I picked up while walking hurriedly through Crossgates Mall…You know, when you get accosted by one of those pesky associates who hang out at the kiosks. Well, today I tried the Moroccan Argan Oil product and to my delight got impressive results. I don’t like coloring my fine, dark, wavy golden brown hair too often because it dries it out. When the heat is turned on, I lose fullness and my hair lacks luster. After rubbing a few drops of the non-greasy Argan Oil hair serum between my palms and smoothing it over my damp hair, my tresses became shinier and less frizzy.

Origin of Argan Oil

Argan Oil comes from the fruits of argan trees in Southwestern Morocco. It’s a rare and precious commodity. The oil is extracted from the kernel inside the pit of the fruit. Each kernel is crushed by hand, ground into a thick paste, and squeezed to produce the oil…This is an extremely manual and time-consuming process.

Things to Consider When Purchasing Moroccan Argan Oil

Before purchasing Moroccan argan oil, make sure you take note of the following things:
(1) The ingredients must be 100% Moroccan Argan Oil or 100% argania spinosa kernel oil. It’s not pure if it doesn’t say this.
(2) The product should come in a dark colored glass bottle to preserve the oil. Light breaks down the healing and restorative properties.
(3) A 100 ml bottle should cost a minimum of $25.00, since this is an extremely labor intensive, low tech process.
(4) The product should not be odorless and should have a mild, nutty scent.

Anne’s Top Picks for the Best Argan Oil Products

I shopped around on quite a few online skin products stores and here are my top picks for purchasing Argan Oil to nourish your skin, making it smoother and velvety:

Wild Argan Oil Radiant Oil For Body And Hair

Pamper extra dry skin and lackluster hair with our soothing, sublimely nourishing solid oil. Our luxurious argan oil will help to soften skin and help damaged hair, for the ultimate in hydration.

Luxurious rich, dry oil
Satin touch radiance
For body and hair
Enriched with Community Trade Wild Argan Oil

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Wild Argan Oil Essential Selection

Treat someone to this specially picked bundle of goodies from our warm, luxurious and exotic Wild Argan Oil collection – beautifully boxed and ready to gift. It’s the easiest, most fun and thoughtful way to tell someone thank you, happy birthday or simply – thinking of you.

Argan Shower Gel 8.4 FL OZ
Argan Body Scrub 1.69 FL OZ
Argan Body Butter 1.69 FL OZ
Argan Soap 3.5 Ounce
Cream Bath Lily
$29 Value

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Argan Oil restores the natural radiance in your hair and skin. And there’s also a body lotion with argan oil…………

Wild Argan Oil Sublime Nourishing Whipped Lotion
Full of Community Trade argan oil from Morocco, our whipped lotion leaves the skin feeling hydrated and nourished. Your skin will be wrapped in moisture and gently scented with a warm, luxurious fragrance.

Body lotion
Sublime nourishment
Suitable very dry skin
Light, whipped texture
48hr hydration
Community Trade argan oil from Morocco
$13.00

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Argan Oil 4 fl oz / 118 ml

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We spend lots of time and money on trying to find the best skin products to make us look great. You slather expensive (and sometimes not so expensive) skin creams on your face and see improvement in your skin’s overall condition and texture. However, some of us see bumps under our skin, yet we don’t have acne. It may be because we don’t have a healthy diet. 

Constipation is bad for the appearance of your skin

Constipation adversely affects your circulation and may be the cause of many skin problems like blemishes, dry skin, and even pimples and acne. To have radiant skin all our systems have to be in balance–i.e. your intestines and blood circulation.

Pay attention to your diet — when and what you eat — to promote a healthy bowel. That way you get clearer, lovelier skin and will be able to more easily maintain your weight. This is as good an anti-aging routine as the most highly recommended skin care products.

Eating a healthy, balanced diet should lead to healthy skin. If your skin is a source of worry to you, talk to your doctor or a dermatologist. Before you start taking vitamins or vitamin supplements, consult a physician. Once your get your doctor’s approval, here are the vitamins that can benefit your skin:

Vitamins for Healthier, More Radiant Skin  

Niacin (B-3) is essential for healthy skin and hair. It also reduces cholesterol levels. Niacin improves your blood circulation, which carries oxygen, vitamins or minerals throughout your body. Take Niacin to prevent dry, cracking or rough, flaky skin. 

Vitamin C allows your skin to grow and repair itself. It also helps your wounds heal. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, protecting your skin from free radicals such as harmful sun rays or radiation. 

Also consider taking Vitamin H (biotin). You have to have the correct amount of biotin in your body or you may experience dry, scaly skin or cracking in the corners of your mouth (cheilitis). 

And don’t forget Vitamin A for your eyes and skin. Vitamin A helps new cells grow and develop, and also boosts your immune system due to its antioxidant properties.

So don’t neglect your diet, and ask your doctor if you can take vitamins.

To look your best on the outside, you have to take care of yourself on the inside. If you’ve been neglecting to eat the right foods, start thinking about ways to make sure you have a healthy diet.  

Cover up brown spots on your skin with Colorescience Mineral Foundation 

Using sunscreen on your skin is the best way to prevent brown spots on your skin. Sunscreen should be applied generously to the area of your chest that will be exposed.

If you have brown spots, the best way to cover them up is with mineral powder foundation. Mineral powder foundation adheres to your skin better than a liquid and won’t come off onto clothing as easily as liquid foundation or other powders. Mineral powder is water-resistant, so it won’t wear off as quickly if you sweat. We recommend
Colorescience Pressed Mineral Foundation Compact (Click product name to get details) has the following benefits:

Breathable mineral formula

Provides medium to full coverage

Antioxidant- and vitamin-infused

Weightless, soothing texture

Watch this video for a demonstration of how to apply Colorescience Loose Mineral Foundation.

Colorescience Loose Mineral Foundation Brush SPF 20 has the following benefits:
Breathable mineral formula

SPF 20 Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection

Provides sheer to medium coverage

Water resistant to 80 minutes

Easy application with self-dispensing brush

Colorescience Loose Mineral Foundation Brush SPF 20

Does makeup slide off your face when the weather is hot? Do you need a sweat-proof, oil-free makeup?

When it’s hot and humid, your best bet is a mineral-based powder foundation and Colorescience mineral foundation is the best. We recommend Colorescience Pressed Mineral Foundation Compact (Click product name to get details) because it helps absorb oil and keeps skin looking fresh.  Pure mineral pigments glide on weightlessly for perfect, cake-free color, while a blend of vitamins and antioxidants nourishes and protects skin. These blendable shades offer medium to full coverage. Then you won’t be swimming in oily-looking foundation on your face.

Colorescience Pressed Mineral Foundation Compact

Learn the sunscreen basics. Here is a list of terms found on sunscreen product labels and in ads that will help you select the sunscreen best suited to your needs.

Hypoallergenic  Specially formulated to minimize allergic reactions. For people with sensitive skin.

Non-comedogenic Will not clog the pores of most skin types. Good for acne-prone complexions.

Sun Protection Factor (SPF) Ranging from 2 to 50, the SPF indicates how much longer you can be exposed to the sun before burning while wearing a sunscreen than if you were not protected. An SPF of 30, for example, allows you to stay in the sun 30 times longer than you normally could without burning. In other words, if yor skin normally burns after 10 minutes, an SPF 30 would allow you to stay out for 30 times 10 minutes, or 300 minutes = 5 hours. Although you should still keep reapplying sunscreen periodically.

Sunblock Refers to products with high SPFs. However, no product can completely block ultraviolet rays. “Sunscreen” applies to any suncare product with an SPF higher than 2.

PABA One of the earliest sunscreen ingredients, PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) was considered effective years ago, but today’s ingredients are much more efficient at blocking ultraviolet rays. A drawback of PABA is that it can stain clothing.

Ultraviolet Rays Refer to wavelengths shorter than visible light. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and are associated with premature aging and deep burning. UVB rays are more intencse in summer and are more associated with the development of skin cancer, which now affects about 1 in 6 Americans.

Water-Resistant, Waterproof A water-resistant product maintains its degree of sunburn protection for up to 40 minutes of water exposure. A waterproof formula stays effective up to 80 minutes.

Post-Sun Care If you get sunburn, you need to put moisture back into your skin. Drink fluids to avoid dehydration and apply cold compresses or ice packs to affected areas. Choose a moisturizing lotion with AHAs (alpha hydroxy acid), and vitamin E, panthenol or aloe vera, which will soothe and heal the skin. Stay away from products with alcohol, which can sting burned skin and further dehydrate it.

If you get a sunburn, immediately take an anti-inflammatory such as Advil or Motrin to ease pain and minimize swelling.  

So remember to follow the sunscreen basics: Protect yourself from the sun and apply sunscreen before exposure to the sun and reapply it every 2 hours, since the chemicals lose their ability to break down UV rays as time progresses. Excessive exposure to UV rays can cause skin cancer and will make your skin look old and wrinkled. So wear sunscreen and enjoy outdoor activities without worrying about skin damage.

Supergoop! Skin Soothing Mineral Sunscreen With Olive Polyphenols SPF 40

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You may want to decide to avoid the sun and use a self-tanning product….Here’s a good one………


St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Lotion (4 Oz.)
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There’s an alternative to topical sunscreens (lotions and oils that you apply to the surface of your skin). Some experts think this all-natural supplement is safer than chemical sunscreens.

Radiance
All-Natural Cellular SPF Supplement

Radiance is an all-natural supplement alternative to chemical sunscreens. Our innovative cellular SPF technology literally changes the way your skin responds to sunlight by activating your internal sunscreen with 7 high-octane natural nutrients and patented antioxidant formula. It helps prevent the signs of aging often associated with extended periods of sun exposure. Now you can protect your skin from the inside out, look radiant and enjoy the sun.

Let the Sunshine In
No more greasy lotions or toxic sprays. All-natural sun protection with antioxidants.

Radiance is a high-powered supplement developed by a doctor to offer an alternative to dangerous topical sunscreens. This innovative, all-natural cellular SPF capsule literally changes the way your skin responds to sunlight. It provides chemical-free sun protection by activating your body’s most powerful antioxidant.

It helps prevent the appearance of sunspots, wrinkles and signs of premature aging often associated with extended periods of sun exposure. And is your best opportunity to keep youthful skin as you age.

How does it work?

Radiance neutralizes overexposure to UV rays providing skin protection from the sun before getting the chance to turn your skin into a wrinkled mess. It’s also probably the best solution for scalp sun protection other than wearing a hat, which just increases the body temperature in the already hot sun.

With this amazing all-natural, triple sun protection capsule, you can let the sunshine in.

Here’s an effective product for “bacne”…….

Murad Clarifying Body Spray – 4.3 oz. – Murad Acne

More Beauty Tips…………..

Remember to remove makeup before sleep or it will clog your pores and result in breakouts.

Murad Rapid Collagen Infusion for Lips – 0.33 oz. – Murad Skin Care Products