Will Self-Tanner cover my bug bites?

I had a great question from a Self Tanning Queen Facebook Fan asking if whether or not self-tanner would cover up or disguise the bug bites on her legs. The short answer is “Yes and No”! Yes, in that the bug bites will seem less “angry” or red when the surrounding skin is tan vs. [...]

The Longest 15 Minutes Ever

Was getting my daily Perez fix recently, when I came across this article on “Snooki” from the Jersey Shore. Seems her life goal is to ensure that every household has a tanning bed of their own, you know, like a fireplace. Her recent comments on Jay Leno regarding this ambition have ignited the wrath of [...]

Winterizing your skin… oh let it snow!

It’s that time of year again! Are you dreaming of a winter wonderland? So am I, but when it comes to my skin, I want something less white and more WOW! That means that along with turning to my favorite self-tanners for a gradual glow, I’ll be relying on some winterizing tips and tricks to [...]

Resveratrol – It’s all about red wine!

Today’s post comes from fellow aesthetician, Tanya Serrato. As aesthetician’s we are very excited about this ingredient and what it can potentially do on an anti-aging level in skin care. Here is what Tanya reported:
Resveratrol is popping up in various skin care products (SircuitSkin, Desert Essence, Radical Skin Care); the reason? It basically [...]

Spray-Tan Or Go Home!

A recent topic on Mumsnet.com has got moms all fired up at the idea of spray-tanning your kids for competitions. One mom is being told that if her daughter doesn’t do it, she’ll lose the competition for sure! Would you let your kids spray-tan if it meant staying in the competition?

Vegan Prisoners Demand Eco-Friendly Self-Tanners!

One might think that once in jail you leave all your rights behind, but did you know that in the UK pagan inmates are allowed to collect twigs to use as wands in their cells and vegan (chose not to eat meat or dairy products) inmates are promised one Brazil nut per day? And now, [...]

Determined to be Tan! A Funny Email From AN STQ Reader, Christie.

Dear Self Tanning Queen,
Much like you, I’ve been messing around with self-tanners since I was 19, thanks to my aunt when I found hers, and I just had to try it! I’m 38 and am sooooo white with lots of freckles and blue eyes. Back in the day I laid in the sun with everything [...]

How Much Vitamin D Do You Need?

Do you get enough Vitamin D in your diet? Vitamin D can be found in oily fishes such as salmon and mackerel, eggs, and juices, cereals and milks that have been fortified with Vitamin D. Since exposure to the sun can put you at risk for skin damage that can lead to cancer, Vitamin [...]

Reverse Early Sun Damage and Plump Up Tired Skin!

Pre-cancerous lesions, known as actinic keratoses, are considered the earliest stage of skin cancer and have the potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer that can be fatal! For the last 4 decades, doctors have been successfully treating patients who show these early signs of skin cancer with Efudex cream. [...]

Seeking All Those Who Are Plastic and Proud!

I’ve never thought of pageant contestests as “naturally beautiful.” With all the glittery, nearly costume-like clothing, heavy stage make-up and deeply intense faux-tans, I find it hard to see past the superficial layer. But plastic surgery has long been a taboo topic among beauty pageant contestants.
On October 9th, Hungary aims to break new ground by [...]

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