For some reason, people tend to think that those with darker skins are more beautiful or handsome than those with paler ones. This is not entirely true but it’s also not false. What is true however is that in a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 72% of Americans believe that they either look or will look better with a tan. This means that if … [Read more...] about 10 Best Sunscreens for Tanning Safely
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How to Treat Sunburns
The sun kissed look is in every summer, but can turn nasty if the sun kisses you for too long without adequate protection. We all know that horrible, burning sensation you start to feel at the onset of a sunburn when you know it’s already too late. You look down only to see your skin turning red, and quickly try to find a shady place to cool down.Once you are home, you get … [Read more...] about How to Treat Sunburns
6 Myths about Tanning
It’s summer again, and do you know what that means? It’s time to get your tan on! Sometimes this is a hard thing to do, considering the many myths that surround the idea of tanning.Here, I will go through a few of the common tanning myths and hopefully put these tanning myths to rest while you’re catching that beautiful summer bronze. Myth #1: If you don’t use … [Read more...] about 6 Myths about Tanning
DIY Sunscreen: How to Make Homemade Sunscreen
The hot months are here and the sun shows no mercy; beaches and pools are hoppin’! With UV rays in full-force, how are you protecting your skin from the dangers of the sun? At this point in time, the odds are you are doing what everyone else is doing; using store bought sunscreens. Storebought Sunscreen During the swim season, no matter what store you walk in, you’re likely … [Read more...] about DIY Sunscreen: How to Make Homemade Sunscreen
How To Treat Sunburns While Pregnant
Between the constant feeling of needing to pee and throw up, sometimes both at the same time, along with the other aches and pains of pregnancy, how about throwing a little bit of sunburn into the mix? Sounds like a barrel of monkeys!Having sunburns while pregnant would make for an even more miserable pregnant woman, and when a pregnant woman in the family is not happy, … [Read more...] about How To Treat Sunburns While Pregnant