2 Reasons Why You Should Take Advantage of These Long Summer Days

You all know by now that I am a huge proponent of Safe Sun Practices. That giant ball of radiation that climbs into the sky every morning can be deadly if abused, but what about all the positive affects the sun has on the body? According the the World Health Organization there are many benefits [...]

Why Mixing SPF Lotions Can Lead To Negative Effects!

It can seem nearly impossible to find a high numbered SPF and excellent moisturizer rolled into one mega product. When talking about the face, moisturizers with an SPF of 30+ can feel greasy and have very little moisturizing effects. This is because the product is mainly full of effective SPF ingredients, leaving [...]

WHAT YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT A SUNBURN…

Back to work after another sunny weekend. Fortunately, I remembered to protect my skin, but I’m guessing a lot of you are probably feeling the effects of the sunburn and wishing you had remembered to re-apply your SPF! So with the burn comes the discomfort, but sunburns are a little more complicated than that. Do [...]

Beautisol (Formerly – ANTIDOTE SKIN CARE) PRE-LAUNCH SITE!

So excited! I finally have a pre-launch site up and running. Check it out here – www.beautisol.com – go ahead and input your email for updates and product release info!
Then scroll to the bottom of the pre-launch page to check out our first animation – Erika’s Tanning Adventure. I was amazed at how quickly my [...]

ANOTHER REASON TO TAKE VITAMIN D!

Vitamin D deficiency is a real and growing problem but hopefully you know that spending more time in the sun isn’t the fix! So we know that increasing Vitamin D is good for our skin and our bodies, and today the LA Tmes asks, Could vitamin D be a key to successful dieting? “For [...]

CLOTHES FOR ACTIVE KIDS PROTECT THEIR SKIN FROM HARMFUL RAYS!

According to the American Skin Cancer Foundation, 80% of a person’s lifetime exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation occurs before the age of 18. Agóó has come up with a great line of children’s clothing that uses 100% UV protected fabric. Each piece is cute and stylish - perfect for any active kid roaring down the [...]

Are Any of You UV Tanorexics?

Despite guaranteed wrinkles and cancer risks, 30 million Americans visit tanning salons each year because many of them are literally addicted to UV. UV radiation increases endorphins, making you feel good. In a study where sunbathers and tanning booth goers were given endorphin blockers, they actually reported withdrawal symptoms – nausea, dizziness, and the shakes!
It [...]

How to fake it with black tea!

An all natural spray-tanning solution using black tea!? I’ve seen this method floating around the web for a while and am wondering if any of you have tried this yet. This EHow article lists step by step instructions for brewing up the perfect self-tanning tea in a bottle. All you need are about 10 bags [...]

Michael Jackson takes off his mask to say he’s perfectly o.k.!

Michael Jackson does not have skin cancer, despite what a British tabloid, The Sun released last week. It would be surprising if he did. The man is a Dermatoligist’s dream; he is always covered in clothing from head to toe! An executive told CNN, “He’s as healthy as he can be — no health [...]

5 Reasons Why SPF’s Don’t Work…

THE WAY YOU EXPECT THEM TO! Why is it so many people still struggle to adequately protect their skin from UV rays? The market is saturated with product and with makers producing triple digit protection, you pick the one with the highest number you can find. But do you know what that number really represents? [...]

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