Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder

Beauty comes from the inside and outside, knowing no boundaries, expressing itself in all different shapes, sizes, colors, and ways. Depending on where you are from, you might find particular traits and physical characteristics attractive. Living in the United States, California no less, we are accustomed to beauty in many forms.
In recent decades, a deep [...]

Tanning Salons: Under 18 Not Permitted?

As we continue to learn more about the harmful effects of tanning beds, standards and regulations shift accordingly. Now The World Health Organization would like to restrict the use of tanning salons for anyone under 18 due to the danger of developing skin cancer. 30 states currently exercise their own restrictions, however there are no [...]

The Self-Tanning Queen’s New Year Beauty Ritual

Every day is a chance to pamper yourself to the fullest- but let’s be honest, who has the time? With the busy holiday season in full-swing, finding a moment for you can prove almost as rare as finding a good fruitcake! But whatever your responsibilities are, make sure you’re a priority in 2010. Why not [...]

Orange is NOT the New Tan

You may already be familiar with the English import, Katie Price aka Jordan. Her career in modeling and entertainment has been largely defined (pun-intended!) by her curvy figure and over-the-top image. Most recently, she has gained notoriety for her (please fill in one or all of the following: extreme, orange, obnoxious, Oompa-Loompa, scary) ____________ skin [...]

Sea Buckthorn… Berry Promising!

I was in the CVS store one day and happened upon a product line (Weleda) containing sea buckthorn oil. What’s this ingredient all about? I decided to do a little more digging and wow, was I surprised!
It appears the use of the Sea Buckthorn (fruit or seed) oil in cosmetics and skincare products is because [...]

Top 10 Signs You’re Too Tan

10. You are often sat on after being mistaken for a leather chair
9. In group photos you are always placed in the center to balance out the picture
8. It is not unusual for children to point or cry when they see you
7. “Orange is the New Tan” – Your life motto
6. People often ask you, [...]

Betsey Johnson’s Pink Cadillac Tour…

In case you are in San Francisco next Wednesday (Dec 16th) come by the Betsey Johnson store on Geary St / Union Square to meet Bestey herself! I’ll be there with ANTIDOTE Skin Care as sponsors! Come by and say “Hello”!!!

Perfect 10

The idea of finding the perfect beauty and skin care products keeps me in perpetual shopping mode! With a myriad of new, improved and advanced products out there, it’s hard not to feel like a kid in a candy store. I’m loyal to my old favorites, but an outstanding new product is [...]

I’ll Take a Six-Pack, Please!

Imagine if getting toned abs and limbs was as simple as strategically spraying on some self-tanner… for some it is! A recent article in The Wall Street Journal divulged behind-the-scenes tanning tricks from the popular TV show, “Dancing With the Stars.” If you’ve ever tuned-in, then you have surely witnessed not only their impressive quickstep, [...]

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 [...]

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