They are called Sunless Self tanners and are generally offered in lotions, sprays and creams.

I could go on forever as to my reviews of self tanners as I have used so many in search of my top favorite. Today, I will focus on the reasons why you should consider using self tanners opposed the natural SUN (beautiful but really harmful) or tanning beds.

Here are just a few reasons why you should use Sunless Self Tanner:

1. Many fair individuals have spent there lives being burned by the sun because they have no ability to tan. Sunless Self tanners will tan any individual…That’s amazing to me.

2. The effects of a Sunless Self tanner is only temporary. In my case of having tried so many different self tanners, I can share with you that you will be thrilled that you do not have a long term commitment with some.

3. Most Sunless Self Tanners are FDA approved and completely safe to use.

4. Some self tanners include beneficial moisturizers as well as anti-aging benefits. When you choose a sunless tanner with that dual punch you will be receiving maximum benefits for your skin.

5. You will have the ability to spot tan when you use a Sunless Self Tanner. Have you ever noticed someone that has a very blotchy tan? If you skin has imperfections to begin with, you cannot expect the sun or a self tanner to hide the problem area. That’s the job of a good concealer or foundation.

6. Sunless self tanners allow you to be in control of how light or deep you would like you tan to appear.

7. You will have more time to do exactly what you want to do because it takes just minutes to apply your Sunless tanner as opposed to hours to achieve a real tan.

Using Sunless Self tanners will enhance your appearance and give you that healthy summer glow without compromising you skin.

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Why do women gain weight when they quit smoking? The reason is fairly simple. You have a slightly increased metabolism associated with smoking. That increase in a heavy smoking can actually burn up to 200 calories a day. That means that you will actually need to take in less calories or step up your exercise program to just maintain your weight.

In many cases you will eat more when you quit smoking. This is a natural response to the hand to mouth cessation that you have developed from years of smoking. Don’t forget that cigarettes are actually a natural weight suppressant. When you quit smoking, your brain will kick in the hunger feeling when you deny your system the nicotine from cigarettes.

This is the point at which food replaces the cigarettes. STOP! The simple replacement should be a glass of water although this will not satisfy the comfort you are looking for from sitting down and having a cigarette. BEWARE! Women are much more likely than men to pick up the smoking habit again. Awareness of what to expect will arm and assist you in achieving your goal. Keep your goal at the forefront of your mind to successfully quit smoking and not gain weight. You can minimize your weight gain by executing a daily plan.

Keep plenty of low fat snacks in a cabinet in your kitchen
Exercise Daily (even if its just a few minutes)
Drink water and plenty of it
Herbal Teas can be very satisfying
Minimize Alcohol intake (it’s calories too and will impair your judgment regarding the goal)

Take baby steps and reward yourself for each step. Make sure that you choose non-food items and something you enjoy that you would not normally indulge yourself with.

As long as you are prepared and educated on what to expect from quitting smoking, you will be successful. Your decision to quit smoking is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. Now that you aware that the weight gain is not a necessary element from putting down you cigarettes you can move forward towards your goal.

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Stress marks are caused by any type of rapid weight gain. Pregnancy of course is one of the most common occurrences of such weight gain. However most don’t know they are a natural part of puberty for most girls and guys. As is usually the case there are many different theories as to what causes stretch marks. Some assert that stress marks can occur w/o out any weight gain whatsoever. Usually pointing to hormones, genetics, diet, and other things I wouldn’t bother justify by listing here. I would certainly agree some of these elements do play a part. Hormonal differences are present during pregnancy and adolescence. Steroids can cause rapid increases in muscle mass. Family history or genetics is certainly a large factor in increasing your probability of being prone to this condition. So what exactly is a stretch mark?

Simply put, a stretch mark is a scar. Caused by the overstretching or tearing of the skin. They can vary in color from light pink, to dark purple. Over a long period of time, the marks will often fade to a faint pale or silvery white. However the scars remain. Stretch marks can occur anywhere on the body, but will most commonly occur in the breasts, thighs, hips or butt.

Just how in the hell do you get rid of stretch marks? Well the only simple answer is you can’t. Most stretch marks will diminish over time. There are a variety of treatments you can try to help this process along. Lotions and creams can be used to tighten and firm the skin. This may lessen the appearance of stretch marks’ discoloration and depth. Often times this is a temporary solution that subsides as you stop using the product. If a company claims their product can ELIMINATE stretch marks, RUN. There is one thing I can not emphasize enough: DO NOT BREAK THE BANK ON ANY STRETCH MARK DIMINISHING PRODUCT OR TREATMENT IN AN IMMEDIATE GUT REACTION! Give your body time and see how much they fade naturally before spending more than 20 bucks. This is especially true if you are a teenager. Wait until your body is done growing!

Okay so it’s been two years, the stretch marks are still very much there, what about plastic surgery? There are numerous options available that are successful for many people. But results will vary so don’t just expect to look 17 again. Ask for recommendations from your dermatologist or family doctor. Review the doctor’s credentials carefully. How many treatments have they performed? Get “before and after” pictures of previous patients. Price will usually be a factor but treatments such as chemical peels are a lower cost option. Most common stretch mark reduction procedures performed are Microdermabrasion, Chemical Peels, Laser Scar Reduction, and in certain cases Abdominoplasty. Unfortunately your insurance company will not cover any costs, considering treatments a “cosmetic issue”. If you can find one that will, email me, I wanna sign up!

If you’re hitting the beach this weekend or have an upcoming pool party don’t freak out just yet. You can easily make stretch marks less noticeable. Spray on and lotion sunless tanners can help a lot. Note: I am not recommending a “real” tan. Tanning beds and sun will do little as the stretch marks themselves are less likely to tan. You can also conceal stretch marks with body makeup to match your skin tone. This is the most effective in making stretch marks completely disappear. If you’re just laying out or enjoying a few of my favorite Mojito’s with the girls body makeup is the solution. However if your spending much time in the water you may run in to problems, even if you are using waterproof cosmetics. Don’t forget a little creativity in style can go a long way. The new style “boy shorts” will cover upper thighs and buttocks. How about a sassy sarong or jazzy cover-up?

There is nothing you can do to “prevent” stretch marks. However you can reduce the chances of getting them. Proper diet and nutrition is absolutely the single most important thing that is actually in your control. Keeping weight gain at a moderate and healthy rate is important. And not just for that slim figure!

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