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Pick up any glossy magazine and you’ll see pictures of your favourite celebrity looking flawless in the latest designer labels, long glossy hair extensions and a golden sun kissed glow. A wardrobe full or designer clobber and running back to the hair dressers every week is just a pipe dream for most of us but we know getting that bronzed ‘just got back from the Caribbean’ look is much easier to achieve whether naturally or artificially. Unfortunately this can be one of the most dangerous beauty regimes we can follow and it’s vital we invest in some good skin care products to keep our skin as healthy as possible.

We’re constantly reminded how dangerous too much sun is, laws regarding the use of tanning beds are being revised all the time as we’re told how deadly they can be but there are also several cosmetic side effects too much sun can have. You may think you look healthy with a deep tan now but too many years of over tanning and you’ll look older than you actually are and have more lines and wrinkles.

When it comes to making your tan last as long as possible there are several skin care tips and tricks that can be applied before you start to tan to ensure your tan lasts as long as possible without the need to resort to toping it up with the sun beds.

Get into a good skin care routine before you go on holiday or plan to spend time in the sun, the healthier your skin is the better it’s going to be able to handle the damage the UV rays can cause. There are several skin care tips that you can use to help protect your skin before you start to tan.

If you know you’re going to be drying your skin and your body out in the sun, up your water consumption and try and make sure you’re drinking at least 2 litres a day. You’re probably looking forward to some hot lazy nights enjoying a few drinks with friends this summer and most of us will enjoy a drink or two whilst on holiday? Unfortunately too much alcohol isn’t just bad for your liver and memory recollection; it’s also bad for the skin as alcohol dehydrates too, so you may want to think about cutting back on the drinking if you want to give your new skin care routine the best chance possible

Eating foods that are rich in vitamin E will help too, fruits like apples, apricots and peaches are all rich in vitamin E as well as nuts like Brazil nuts and sunflower seeds. Vitamin E has also become very popular with skin care creams too as it’s scientifically recognised to help fight the signs of aging which is another side effect of too much sun. These simple skin care tips will keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.

If you feel like really indulging, spa breaks are a great way of pampering your skin not to mention being the perfect place to pick up some expert advice on keeping your skin in the best condition possible as well as being great at getting you in the relaxed summer frame of mind.

 

Having a tan can make you feel healthy and good about yourself and once it starts to fade you’re going to want to make it stick around for as long as possible but resorting to tanning beds can be very unhealthy so before you expose your skin to these toxic UV rays, why not try a few simple skin care tips first?.

Drinking lots of water will help keep your skin clear and healthy and when you know you’re going to be out in the sun a lot it’s even more important you keep not just your skin but your body hydrated too. As those long lazy summer night stretch out in front of you you’re probably looking forward to spending a few of them down the pub or enjoying a few drinking with friends? Unfortunately too much alcohol isn’t just bad for your liver and memory recollection; it’s also bad for the skin as alcohol dehydrates too, so you may want to think about cutting back on the drinking if you want to give your new skin care routine the best chance possible.

Foods that are in vitamin E are also great for your skin, fruits like peaches, apricots and apples contain good sources of vitamin E as well as most nuts and things like sunflower seeds. Vitamin E has also become very popular with skin care products too as it’s scientifically recognised to help fight the signs of aging which is another side effect of too much sun. These top skin care tips will ensure your skin is in perfect condition for the hotter summer months.

If you feel like really indulging, spa breaks are a great way of pampering your skin not to mention being the perfect place to pick up some expert advice on keeping your skin in the best condition possible as well as being great at getting you in the relaxed summer frame of mind.

Sunless tanning, like the name suggests, is getting a tan without sun exposure, and still produces an effect similar in appearance to a traditional suntan. This method of tanning does not involve skin pigmentation or UV exposure, which is often dangerous, to set off the change in skin color. Sunless tanning is also often non-toxic and thus, is quite safe. However, tan is temporary and will wear out or fade away within a couple of days. Sunless tanning products affect the Stratum Corneum, the surface layer of the skin or the outermost layer of the epidermis, while the Stratum Basale, the deepest layer, is affected by tanning under the sun. There is a wide variety of sunless tanning products available on the market today, such as tanning pills, sunless or self-tanners and bronzers, available in the form of gels, lotions, mousses, sprays and wipes. They can be applied at home in private, or professionally in spas, salons, and other health centers. Many sunless tanning and cosmetic product manufacturers use an active ingredient called dihydroxyacetone (DHA), a colorless sugar that interacts with the dead cells located in the stratum corneum of the epidermis, as an active ingredient. This is because a change in skin color occurs when dihydroxyacetone creates a reaction with amino acids in the dead layer of the skin. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests that sunless tanning products that contain DHA are the most effective in creating a long-lasting tan.

Other types of sunless tanning products such as tanning creams, lotions or pills usually contain the amino acid ?Tyrosine. It is believed that Tyrosine aids in the stimulation and regeneration of melanin (Melanin is a pigment and the primary determinant of color in human skin). This, if true, greatly affects and accelerates the tanning process so that’s why many sunless tanning products are called tanning accelerators. Tanning pills also belong to the category of sunless tanning products, and often contain the chemical ?Canthaxanthin. The chemical works by depositing and spreading itself all over the body, including in the skin after it’s consumed, taking on an orange-brown color. Canthaxanthin is basically a coloring agent used in foods so the FDA does not approve its use a tanning agent. However, many cosmetic companies continue to use it in large quantities as an active agent in tanning products. It has also been established that continual use of canthaxanthin can cause hepatitis and canthaxanthin retinopathy. One of the recent additions to sunless tanning remedies is Melanotan, a melanocyte (cells located in the bottom layer of the skin’s epidermis) – stimulating hormone. Melanotan works by inducing skin pigment. Although extensively tested in countries like Australia, it has to be yet approved for clinical trials in the USA.

The author is an Orthodontist and he sells Crowns and Veneers to his patients and achieves good response for its convenience.