UK Mums…Worried your kids fake tan too much?

Posted on | March 2, 2010 |

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** Attention all UK parents ** I was recently contacted by the producers of “Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance” in London.  (For US viewers, you know Jo Frost as the Supernanny – my personal parental hero – LOVE HER!!) who are looking for parents who are worried their children use sunbeds or fake tan too much.

Here is the info:

Is your child obsessed with their appearance? Do they regularly use sunbeds or go to tanning salons? Perhaps they spend hours getting ready in the morning and always apply fake tan?

Are you starting to get worried about their obsession?

JO FROST is looking for concerned parents in need of expert advice to take part in the new Channel 4 series of Jo Frost: Extreme Parental Guidance.

If any of the above sounds like a problem you and your child are struggling with, Jo and her team of experts may be able to help.

For more information please call 0207 424 7606 or
e-mail: parents@extremeparentalguidance.com
or text us your details on 07791 286 825 & we will call you back
All calls will be treated in strict confidence.

Can’t wait to see that show!!

Olympic Gold

Posted on | February 24, 2010 |

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Ralph Lauren has brought his classic, tailored look to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver and paired it with a golden tan worthy of its own medal.

We love that surf or snow, a healthy glow is always the perfect fashion accessory.

What do you think of the 2010 Olympic looks?

My Fair Lady

Posted on | February 18, 2010 |

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English singer and entertainer, Nicola Roberts, is one of the latest celebrities to join the crusade to ban underage tanning.  A member of the UK pop group sensation, Girls Aloud, Roberts has publicly discussed her former tanning habits and struggle to embrace her creamy complexion: “For years I felt like the ugly one in Girls Aloud. I was tall, skinny, with red hair and the whitest skin you’ve ever seen – standing next to four of the most gorgeous girls in Britain.”  In a BBC documentary Roberts recently filmed about tanning, she delves into the obsession behind the trend and the health issues associated with UV tanning.

Check out more from Nicola Roberts here!

Mother Knows Best

Posted on | February 16, 2010 |

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With age comes the maturity to heed the advice of people who know what they’re talking about- our mothers!  Fortunately, I began listening to most of my mom’s wisdom early on, and now my skin is thanking me (and her) for it!

Growing up my mom was an avid tanner, as many in her generation were.  She lifeguarded in the summer and used a sun lamp in the winter, leaving her a bronzed beauty year-round.  She enjoyed lots of fun in the sun, but rarely did she wear sunscreen; baby oil was the product of choice.

My mom is as beautiful and healthy as ever, but wishes someone had impressed the importance of sunscreen onto her.  That is why she impressed this knowledge onto me, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

Here are my mom’s top 3 tokens of skin care advice:

1. Always wear sunscreen.
2. Don’t forget your neck!
3. Always wash your face before you go to bed.

What advice has your mom or a loved one given to you?  Did it make a difference?

Celebrity Self-Tanning Troubles

Posted on | February 11, 2010 |

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Looks like our favorite leading hunk was a little orange in the face at the premier for his new romantic comedy, “Valentine’s Day”.  While we appreciate Bradley Cooper’s effort to look that much better for us, we’d much prefer that he leave the self-tanning to the professionals and just stick to being funny (and very handsome)!

Oompa Loompa-ness aside, do you plan on seeing the star-studded movie, “Valentine’s Day”?

Your Best Valentine’s Day

Posted on | February 9, 2010 |

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Love it or hate it, V-Day is quickly approaching.  This holiday tends to bring out a lot of fair-weather fans, as many people’s opinion of February 14^th depends solely on the current state of their romantic affairs.

So why not make this Valentine’s a day of love regardless of your relationship status?  On February 14^th, take some time for yourself and do something that you’ve been wanting to do, or something that simply makes you happy!  For me, it’s baking heart-shaped cookies (with too much frosting) and trying out new beauty products.

What do you do when you are treating yourself to a little something special?

Eat Your Way to Beautiful Skin!

Posted on | February 3, 2010 |

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They say you are what you eat. If this is true, then I’m on my way to turning into a giant frozen yogurt! Fortunately, the reality of the situation is a little less literal, but nonetheless true.  I find that after one too many weekends of splurging on sugary-goodies and carb-laden meals, my skin tends to look splotchy, puffy, and far from fabulous.

So with the New Year in full swing, I’ve resolved to improve my skin from the inside out.  After all, when you treat your body well, everything else falls into place – your complexion included!  Here’s my top list of healthy food to enjoy while you eat your way to beautiful skin:

Berries: Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries are a sweet way to up your antioxidant intake.  These super foods protect your skin from damaging free radicals and help keep premature aging at bay.

Walnuts, Salmon, Flax Seed, & Canola Oil: These sources of essential fatty acids are what lock-in moisture and keep your skin looking plump and youthful.

Dark Leafy Greens and Vegetables: The darker the color, the better!  These nutritional powerhouses deliver an abundance of vitamins and minerals as well as phytonutrients including beta-carotene.

Green Tea: I saved the best for last because this enjoyable beverage truly works overtime in its benefits!  Green tea boasts anti-inflammatory properties, helping to improve overall health, and it’s also believed to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

What’s on your list?  Would love to hear from you!

Sonoma Airbrush Tanning

Posted on | January 29, 2010 |

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I recently had the opportunity to receive a spray tan from Kelly Richardson of Sonoma Airbush Tanning and loved it!  Kelly has been in the industry  for several years and has quite the following including many Miss America’s and other various celebs.  My treatment was fast and effortless and get’s the thumbs up from me! Kelly is warm, professional and makes you feel comfortable right away – always a good thing when you are in the buff! So if you happen to be in the Sonoma, Napa, Santa Rosa area you must stop by and get your glow on with Kelly or call her for her mobile onsite treatments!  Now that’s what I call service!

Sun Much?

Posted on | January 28, 2010 |

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We all have our vices.  Could it be that Ms. Versace’s is tanning?  We love her work, but wish she’d spend a little more time indoors and out of the sun!!

It Couldn’t Happen To Me… Could It?

Posted on | January 26, 2010 |

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With recent studies proving just how dangerous it is to use tanning beds and sun lamps (risk of melanoma spikes 75 percent in people who used tanning beds as young adults), many have responded accordingly by omitting these hazardous practices from their lifestyles.  However, not everyone is fazed by the latest scientific data, and that’s resulting in some scary statistics.

In the current issue of Glamour magazine, it was reported that an alarming 77 percent of tanning bed users will definitely continue to indoor-tan, regardless of the associated risks.  Numbers like this are behind what has prompted the Food and Drug Administration to toughen their warnings.  Warning labels are currently in place, but the FDA feels they are often overlooked and disregarded by most people, especially teens.

This cause for concern hits close to home for sun care company Antidote Skin Care.  One of their featured models, Alessa, was recently diagnosed with malignant melanoma at the young age of 21.  She was fortunate that The Self-Tanning Queen herself, Sinead Norenius, among others, noticed the change in color and irregular borders of her mole, leading her to have it checked and ultimately removed.  Although Alessa was very lucky, she must now be even more cautious and routinely has her skin checked every three months.  (You can see the mole on Alessa’s left shoulder in this untouched picture)

It’s easy to think that these things could never happen to you or a loved one, but skin cancer doesn’t discriminate, we are all at risk.  That’s why it is important to to acknowledge expert advice and warning labels.  If any extra precaution, such as the FDA’s tougher warnings, could help even one person avoid the devastation of being diagnosed with skin cancer,  then it would be worth it.

How do you feel about the FDA toughening their warnings?  Have you or anyone close to you been diagnosed with skin cancer?

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