Fake A Gorgeous Tan!

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As the weather starts to warm up, and our shorts and t-shirts make their way to the front of our drawers and closets, our bodies are generally not prepared to reveal what has been hiding for months. The suns rays are damaging, as most of us well know, but, self tanners can be tricky. Perhaps you are just one of the many people who can't seem to find anything except for an orange hue or a streak show on your body!

I have tried my fair share of these creams, gels, ect. I will admit, I do get the occasional spray tan. They can be very satisfactory for a special event, but you must follow the instructions carefully. I personally like the instant satisfaction of applying a cream and seeing the tan instantly. This allows me to properly rub the product into my skin, thus giving me the most realistic tan. Proper exfoliation before self tanning is the key to obtaining the perfect glow. I have selected my favorite pre-self tanning and self tanning products.



MD Skincare Detox Duo $55: Two purifying products (scrub and bath salts) combat environmental aggressors and boost skin’s defenses. This is a perfect duo and can be done before you apply self tanner. It will ensure that you get an even tan while protecting the skin against the environment. Made with very natural ingredients

Trader Joes Lavender scrub $6-$8: An inexpensive luxury. A sea salt scrub made with essential oils and all natural ingredients.

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LORAC TANtalizer award show glow $32: Friming mousse that gives instant color and a hint of subtle shimmer. It has a red under-tone as opposed to orange which provides you with a more realistic tan.

Dove Energy Glow $8-$10: A gradual tanner that gives subtle color over several days. This formula has a brown under-tone which is also very effective at giving a realistic tan for almost any skin tone. Because this product gives very subtle and gradual results, you can easily fix any mistakes that you may have made while applying it.

Top skincare must-haves for oily/acne prone skin

Many people have oily/acne prone skin. Often times, they are focusing so much on getting rid of the acne, that they completely forget about treating the skin and preventing aging. The truth is, you can deal with acne while still preventing aging. You must invest to purchase the proper products. My personal favorite products for oily/acne prone skin are:

Cleanser: Dermalogica dermal clay cleanser
You can cleanse and leave it on the skin for a few moments. It really pulls out the impurities.
Day Serum: MD Skincare oil-free hydra pure serum
Very light and works well for daytime under an oil-free sunscreen. This serum pulls all the toxins off the skin leftover from the harsh chemicals in our city water.

Night-Time Treatment: Philosophy Help Me
Has the highest form of Retinol you can get without a doctor prescription. Retinol (Vitamin A) allows the skin to regenerate as you sleep. It rapidly removes dead skin cells and promotes younger, healthy skin.Weekly Treatment: Ahava Mud Mask
Amazing and a very potent mud mask. The salt pulls out the toxins and really cleanses the skin.

Remember to always use sunscreen as it prevents the scarring from acne called hyper pigmentation. Hyper pigmentation is a whole other monster, and it is best to protect and prevent from this as much as possible.

Top Eye Cream Picks!

"The eyes are the window to the soul" some would say. For most of us, however, lack of sleep, a touch of salt and even allergies can make the window frame look a little less than perfect. I have tried every eye cream on the market and I have narrowed the nominees down to my three favorites. When I am on the job I am asked which ones work the best, and I say... Drum Roll Please..... from most expensive to the least.



La Prairie Cellular Radiance Eye Cream: The Best! The creme de la creme and an essential part of my skincare regime.

MD Skincare Hydra Pure firming eye cream: Instantly De puffs, tightens, brightens, and firms.
I keep it in the refrigerator and use when needed.
Philosophy Eye Believe: A rich and silky balm packed with peptides and line smoothing ingredients. Instantly fills in the lines around the eyes.