Tag Archives: Tanning

Does Your Kid Fake Bake?

Hi.  My name is Michele and I am a tanaholic. I’ve suffered with tanorexia for decades, thanks in large part to being born and raised in Hawaii. Thirty plus years and countless sunburns later I can only hope that my daughter doesn’t end up suffering from the same condition. Living in northern Wisconsin she has a good chance of escaping the same fate as her mother.  Then again, she could end up just like me if she gets hooked on reality television beauty shows. According to a new study, college students who watch reality beauty shows are at least twice … Continue reading →

Self Tanning Without The Streaks

Every day, it seems, there’s a new option for self-tanners. Creams, sprays, foams — and that’s just the stuff you can do yourself. You could also go for a professional tan, like in a booth or an airbrush tan. But if you’re a do-it-yourselfer like I am, you’ll find these tanning tips useful. Exfoliate first. Why bother tanning the dead skin? You can use an exfoliating mitt or even a dry washcloth to buff your body in or out of the shower. You can use an exfoliating scrub with salt or sugar in it to polish dry skin away. Try … Continue reading →

The Health Benefits of Tanning

Tanning doesn’t just make you look good — it can be good for your health, too. Indoor tanning was developed in Europe to help light deprived people get the benefits of regular sun exposure. When tanning came to the United States, it became more about beauty and less about health; that doesn’t mean tanning is all bad! Sunlight is your body’s helper when it comes to producing vitamin D. Up to ninety-five percent of your body’s vitamin D comes from sun exposure! Unfortunately, most people are vitamin D deficient because they don’t get enough sunshine. A tanning session with can … Continue reading →

Get Your Skin Ready For Summer!

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We’re counting down the days to short sleeves, bare legs, and a summer of (hopefully) sunshine. So it’s time to get your skin ready for the summer! If winter leaves you with dry skin, it’s time to brush away the dead cells and start anew with fresh, glowing skin. Start with a full body exfoliation, and pay special attention to wherever your extra-dry spots are. For me, it’s my legs (especially my shins and knees) and my elbows. You can find all sorts of exfoliating scrubs at your local drug store or beauty supply store. There are different formulas for … Continue reading →