2009-03-02

Sunless tanning- a natural looking tan

Too many people want to get a coveted tan, but they always to choose exposing their skin in the sunshine directly. Because this is the easiest way. However the sun's strong VV rays is harmful and can cause skin stress that nothing short of surgery can repair.

At this moment, you might think: do I have another option to avoid the sun and get a natural-looking tan? The answer is sunless tanning products. But we should know how sunless tanning products work before choosing it.

Sunless tanning products are commonly sold as creams, gels, lotions and sprays you apply to your skin. When you applied to your skin ,the active ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA) in most sunless tanning products reacts with deal cells in the outermost layer of skin to temporarily darken the skin's appearance. And the coloring doesn't wash off, but it gradually fades as the dead skin cells slough off. In most cases, the color is completely gone after five to seven days. So the sunless tanning a practical alternative to sunbathing which can give your skin a tanned look without exposing it to harmful VVrays.
Here are somme sunless tanning tips for you:
1. Choose a light- or medium-toned product, which tends to look more natural.
2. Wash and exfoliate your skin with a wash cloth or sponge to remove excess dead skin cells before using the product.
3. Apply the sunless tanning product evenly and lightly. Use less product on dry skin or thickened skin, such as over your ankles, knees and elbows. These areas tend to absorb more product.
4. Close your eyes and hold your breath while the tanner is applied. Because the risks of inhaling or ingesting DHA are unknow. Then wash your hands with soap and water to avoid coloring your palms. Be sure to remove any product from under your fingernails.
5. Apply a sunscreen with a sun protection factor(SPF) of at least 15mins before going outside if you spend time outdoors. Because most sunless tanning products don't contain a sunscreen.

Then we will see an even, natural-looking tan, a healthy beauty!

2009-02-22

A powerful beauty secret---How could we maintain and enhance youth and beauty?

Maintaining and enhancing youth and beauty is very common to most people of the world. It's no surprise that many people are researching tips and secrets to maintain their own beauty. There have never been any barriers to this pursuit, which crosses cultures and social standing with hints and tips passed down family lines.

Some people in the West have taken the task of staying attractive to extremes: plastic surgery, liposuction and other invasive treatments. Why not use some ways with no risk to improve our health and beauty. Here are some natural beauty secrets:

1. Drinking 8 glasses per day: Water can take toxins from the body,you need to drink about eight glasses a day. Water is a superb way to cleanse our system, because our environment is full of waste and much of it ends up being absorbed by our skin.

2. Eatting enough fruit and vegetables: Fruit and vegetables are full of essential vitamins and minerals which are necessary for a healthy life and can also assist us with our health and energy levels. So we should get the benefits to improve the condition of our skin from orange , carrot, apple etc.

3. Taking regular exercise:Exercise can helps us bring oxygen into the blood, burn calories faster, remove toxins from our system and digest food. So do some exercise as much as you can, for example running, swimming and cycling.

4. Wearing sunscreen in the sun: The skin can heal itself from many ailments but the sun's strong VV rays can cause it stress that nothing short of surgery can repair. So if you go into the sun, why not consider a spray tan? Spray tanning is great at giving your skin a beautiful glow and you don't have to worry about many of the issues associated with sun exposure such as premature wrinkles and skin cancer.

Don't forget to use these natural beauty secrets in your daily life, and you will get a youthful and vibrant look and health.