Posts Tagged ‘How long does caribbean tan last’

• Protecting your skin against UV Damage

  Date: 2010.08.04 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  

  PREVENTING UV DAMAGE

  Adopting simple precautions can make all the difference.

  Tips to Save Your Skin

  •Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen (which protects against UVA and UVB rays) that carries the CANSA Seal of Recognition (CSOR) – apply daily and reapply throughout the day.

  •Buy sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays.  If possible keep the extra pair in your car.

  •Install window film that protects against UV rays on your car’s side and back windows.  

   

  •For men apply an after-shave balm, with an SPF of at least 15, after shaving.  If you can’t find one you like, buy a CSOR sunscreen for the face. Don’t forget your ears and all around your neck.

  •For women apply a moisturizer with an SPF of at least 15. If you can’t find one you like, buy a separate CSOR sunscreen for the face and apply it before your moisturiser.

  •Wear a hat with a brim, not a baseball cap. Wear it when you’re outdoors -especially for men who are balding or thinning on top.

  •Use a lip balm with an SPF of 20+ and apply it regularly.   

  •Keep a bottle of sunscreen with an SPF of 20 or higher in the glove compartment of your car, reapply the product frequently.

  •Ask your barber or hairdresser if he sees any moles or bumps on your scalp, if he or she does, go to a doctor or dermatologist and have them checked out.

  •Partners should regularly check one another’s backs for any changes in existing moles or the development of new moles.

  Children are at Risk

  Children are at a higher risk of suffering UV damage than adults, and therefore require special protection. A short time outdoors in the midday summer sun can result in serious burns – and even a single sunburn in childhood may significantly increase their skin cancer risk. Children love playing outdoors and spend much more time in the sun than the average adult. Estimates suggest that the majority of a person’s lifetime exposure to UV radiation is received before the age of 18.

  Think about sun safety all year round – whether you’re at the beach, at a soccer game, or in the garden. 

  Ways To Protect Children

  •Sunscreen Use a broad spectrum sunscreen (SPF20+) that carries the CANSA Seal of Recognition (CSOR)

  •Encourage children’s lotion devotion. Apply sunscreen every day after they’ve brushed their teeth or before they get dressed. They’ll be more likely to make it part of their routine when they’re older.  

  •Keep sunscreen and lip balm (SPF 20+) in all your bags—handbags, kids’ sports bags, backpacks, cooler bags.

  •Pack sunscreen for your child at preschool or day care and talk to his teacher about reapplying it.

  •Remember to cover the ears, nape of the neck, chin, tops of the feet, backs of the hands, hair partings and any sparse spots on the scalp with sunscreen.

  •Use more than you think you need. When manufacturers test a sunscreen’s SPF, they’re required to apply a thick layer to skin.  Allow enough time to apply the sunscreen properly.

  •Reapply sunscreen every hour especially after swimming 

  •Don’t save it for sunny summer days. The sun’s reflective power is strong -17 % on sand and 80 % on snow. Even when it’s cloudy, 80 % of invisible UV rays still hit your child’s skin and they can cause surprisingly bad burns.

  •Use your imagination. Tell your child that sunscreen is special “makeup” or “paint,” and write words or letters on her body (and let her do the same to you).

  •Let your kids see you putting sunscreen on yourself

  •Check the expiration date of your sunscreen.

  •Clothing Less UV passes through tightly woven or knitted fabrics, darker colours usually block more UV radiation. Garments that are over-stretched, wet or worn out may lose some of their UV protection properties.

  •Hats Children should wear wide brimmed hats that give better protection – not baseball caps

  •Seek shade – Remember the shadow rule: Watch your shadow – No shadow, seek shade!

  •Explain to your children that too much sun is bad for their skin. Just as you tell them about the dangers   of smoking and the importance of eating healthy foods, talk to them about risks from the sun.

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• Why choose Caribbean Tan above any other sunless tanning

  Date: 2010.07.30 | Category: Body And Beauty Treatment Tips | Response: 0

  

  WHY CHOOSE CARIBBEAN TAN?

  The ultimate sunless tanning method Caribbean tan has introduced the first truly innovative breakthrough in self tanning over 40 years, and has virtually eliminated the problems associated with sunless tanning. Quick, Easy, Perfect Benefits of Caribbean Tan

  Nourish and rejuvenate the skin

  Anti-oxidant (contains Green tea)

  Anti -ageing

  Helps prevent photo damage

  Promotes skin elasticity

  It is advised to schedule an appointment once a week to maintain a tanned, healthy glow.

  Pre and Post Tan Maintenance

  Although this type of tanning is relatively quick and easy, there are a number of very important things to do and think about before and after doing your tan.  If you’re interested in doing a Caribbean Tan with us, please contact the office and make an appointment.

  BENEFITS OF CARIBBEAN TAN

  What is Caribbean Tan:

  Caribbean Tan is a sunless tanning product, it is are completely safe to use and in fact is much healthier than the use of sun-beds and direct exposure to the sun.

  Caribbean Tan brings you the perfect way to achieve a natural healthy bronzed look. All around the world, tanners are switching off their sun beds, throwing out their self tanning creams, avoiding the harsh sun and converting to Caribbean Tan.

  Benefits of Caribbean Tan:

  No dirty patches

  No streaking

  No orange hands

  No premature ageing

  No UV skin damage

  …just a beautiful, seamless all-over body tan in 20 MINUTES.

  FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CARIBBEAN TAN CONTACT US ON:

  011.327.4490

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