Monday, January 25, 2010

Fake tanning – You have multiple options to choose from


Extensively endorsed by celebrities and fashionistas, fake tanning has become immensely popular these days. Sometimes referred to as sunless tanning, self tanning or UV-free tanning, fake tanning is achieved by applying chemicals to the body to produce an effect that is similar in appearance to the more traditional suntan. The culture of fake tanning gained popularity when links between sun exposure and skin cancer were discovered in the 1960s. At around this time, other alternatives to natural sun tanning such as the sun bed or the tanning bed were devised. Today, there are many more convenient options available to you. You can achieve a fake tan using products such as tanning pills, tanning spray and tanning lotion.

Tanning pills

The tanning pills contain a pigment known as canthaxanthin. Though this pigment is mainly used as a colour additive in foods, in high enough doses it can also cause the skin to change colour. When canthaxanthin is ingested, it is deposited into the fat layers just under the skin as well as in the internal organs such as the brain and the liver. As this ingredient is absorbed into your skin, it turns an orange-brown colour, giving the user the appearance of a golden tan.

Tanning spray and tanning lotion

Use of spray tan and lotion is the latest in sunless tanning technology. They typically contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. The DHA is essentially a colourless sugar which has the property to interact with amino acids found in the dead cells located in the upper layer of the epidermis. When the DHA interacts with the amino acids, a colour change occurs, giving you a nice golden tan. The effect of tanning achieved with tanning spray and tanning lotion usually lasts about 5 to 7 days from the initial application. You may however, re-apply the tanning spray or tanning lotion every few days to maintain your tan. The tanning spray and tanning lotion are extremely convenient to use and offer faster results.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Give your lips a celebrity style pout in just 60 seconds!

perfect pout - lip plumper

Skin Doctors Perfect Pout is a breakthrough lip salve that instantly makes your lips appear bigger, fuller, rosier and more glowing. This scientifically advanced serum developed by Skin Doctors enhances the flow of blood to the lips so that they swell up, doubling their size, and get flushed with a natural rosy colouring, giving you the perfect celebrity style pout.

The instant lip plumping effect is caused by L-arginine - the active ingredient in Perfect Pout. The action of L-arginine causes blood vessels to become dilated so that the blood flow to the lips is increased. As blood rushes into the capillary matrix, the lips become distended with blood which renders them a rosy colour. In addition, the Perfect Pout includes superior moisturising agents and glossing ingredients like palmitrate and cinnamon oil that gives a heating effect and helps promote blood circulation. A unique blend of these natural ingredients enables Perfect Pout to provide your lips with a soft moist appeal and make them look stunning.

The biggest advantage of Skin Doctors Perfect Pout is that unlike many other products you don’t have to wait for weeks to get the lip plumping effects. Perfect Pout offers you instant results. Within 60 seconds of the application, you will feel your lips becoming fuller and lot more gorgeous. The effects of Perfect Pout will remain up to 5 hours per application. You can reapply this safe to use lip salve as many times as you want to give your pips a full, rosier look.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Acne treatment – Various options


Acne is a largely frustrating and irritating condition that is characterized by acne scars and spots. Typically, acne occurs in the region of the face and upper neck. However, this condition is also seen on the person’s chest, shoulders and back. Various developments have taken place in the cosmetics industry that paved the path for effective options for the treatment of acne and acne scars.

The Trioxil Acne Gel

This gel contains an anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-fungicidal and anti-inflammatory agent that is nothing short of incredible. It is the kind of acne treatment that does not cause any skin reaction and improves all the symptoms of acne. It’s estimated that the results of the usage of this gel can be visible in as little at 2 weeks. The action of the gel not only treats acne but also has a calming affect on the skin. It acts deep within the skin to offer the best relief from acne.

Gamma Hydroxy cream

If you are suffering from acne scars, this cream aims to take care of them for you. The potent blend of the skin renews the skin in manner that is quick and very effective. It works by removing the 'binder', that joins the dead skin and it also facilitates the shedding of this dead skin. The same process also helps stimulate, rejuvenate, moisturize and exfoliate the skin.

Overnight Zit Zapper

As the name suggests, this is an overnight treatment option for the treatment of acne spots. The formulation of the Zit Zapper makes for a 4-pronged effect on the spots. It works by drying out the spots in as little as 8 hours and cleanses the area affected by acne from the inside out. The action of the overnight Zit Zapper is such that it works against the pimples and eliminates them altogether. The use of this zapper zaps the pimples and spots to oblivion.