I’ve become really disciplined with applying my daily layers of sunscreen.  Even though I live in sunny California it doesn’t matter where you live.  Get into the habit of applying sunscreen.. everyday!  If only everyone knew that 80% of our aging comes from the effects of the sun.  The wrinkles, age spots also called sun spots and hyperpigmentation all start to make their appearance at some point and the less we expose our skin to the sun element the younger we will look in our latter years.

Using a good product is key.  Sunforgettable Orb SPF 30 by Colorscience
is a water resistant sunscreen made of pure minerals and offers sun protection for up to 6 hours.  The powder puff applicator makes applying fast and easy!

Acheiving that perfect tan doesn’t have to involve long hours baking in the sun any longer and exposing yourself to the harmful effects of UVA and UVB rays.  Now getting that rich golden glow can be accomplished in just a few minutes a day with Boots No7 Shimmer Gel. It’s a great compliment to any makeup or lotion product and can also be used on it’s own.  Leave no body part unshimmered, it can even be added to eyeshadow!

To keep the shimmer looking hydrated and lasting long apply the Naturally Sunkissed Body Moisturizer which helps to maintain the tan color for up to 12 hours.  Boots No7 brought over from London has been recognized for their high quality skin care products at affordable prices and can be found at any Target store or at Target.com.  You definitely don’t want to pass up these sexy skin care products this summer.

Longer days means more sunshine exposure and therefore protection from the harmful UVA and UVB rays is a must. Smartshield offers eco-friendly products that will keep skin glowing and protected.  No days should be spent at the beach without an oil-free SPF 30 Gel that won’t clog pores like alot of sunscreens and offers waterproof and sweatproof protection. 

For those of you who don’t like to lay out in the sun but still want that golden glow try the SPF 15 self tanner that builds a tan naturally by drawing out the body’s own melatonin.  No dyes and completely natural.

Lip protection is just as important as protecting your skin and Smartshield has one of the only lip balms that offers an SPF 30 and is packed full of vitamin E and aloe vera.

Get it while it’s hot and sunny!

Stay cool and hydrated this summer with the Coola SPF 30 Cucumber face protection. Loaded with vitamins A, C, D and E, antioxidants and organic extracts of cucumber, walnut and orange.  Skin will feel silky smooth while protected from the sun’s harmful rays.

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I wanted to announce to all my readers that one of my businesses LASH OUT! has just joined on with San Diego based Partners in Beauty and will be offering discounts on eyelash extensions to all members who sign up. 

Partners in Beauty is a San Diego network of high end health, beauty, fashion and fitness experts offering huge discounts to their members.  PIB was founded in 2005 by Sarah Neal, a patient advocate for Dr. Dennis Bucko, a top San Diego Plastic Surgeon.  Sarah has worked on putting together this network of businesses to give it’s members the best possible beauty, health, fashion, fitness products and services at huge discounts. 

Membership is only $50/year and includes a free microdermabrasion treatment from the Belladerma Medical Spa as well as $50 towards your favorite treatment every quarter and a chance for a total mommy makeover. Other participating businesses include Haute Culture fashion boutique, Stephanie’s Shoes, LA Weightloss, Spa Velia, La Jolla Sports Club, Estancia La Jolla, iTan, Ultrafit and more. 

Just present your Partners In Beauty membership card to receive savings anywhere from 15 -40% off. PIB will be expanding to other areas in the future but for now it is available only in San Diego.

Tanning under the hot rays is not really recommended nowadays but does this mean that we are going to stop doing it?   Imedeen, I guess knows the answer to this because they have come out with a pill you pop - the Tan Optimizer  which increases melanin production (the pigment that makes us tan), therefore increasing your tan potential.  Patented delivery system and vitamins C, E, Beta Carotene and Lecithin. One capsule a day is all you need.  Don’t forget sunscreen is still a must.

There are so many great suncare products out there and still alot of people don’t apply it everyday as they should.  MD Skincare therefore found a way to package sun protection where there is no mess and easy application.  Sunscreen Pads that come in a convenient travel size pack.  No bulky bottles or cream to deal with.  Could it be any easier?  Great compact size so it’s easy to carry with you anywhere you go - the perfect travel companion. The Sunscreen Pads also contain Vitamin C, antioxidants and a UVA/UVB SPF 30 protection.  Incase you don’t know - UVA is the aging rays and UVB is the burn rays. MD Skincare Sunscreen Pads absorb quickly and leave no sticky feeling. 

We all love the sun.  How it makes us feel and look, like a bronzed beauty and we all know how beneficial the Vitamin D from the sun is.  It’s too bad that too much sun is also the number one cause of premature wrinkles and can make us look like a Shar-Pei.  The summer is nearing and so is making sure we have adequate sun protection on hand and you can never have enough. Therefore Sephora has created the Sun Safety Kit which contains 8 travel-size sun protection products for the face and body from leading skin care brands.

The Sun Safety Kit includes brands like Murad Waterproof Sunblock SPF 30, Bliss Sunban Face SPF 30+, Clarins Sun Wrinkle Control Eye Contour Care SPF 30,  Juice Beauty SPF 15 Tinted Lip Moisturizer, Peter Thomas Roth Max Sheer All Day Defense Moisture Lotion SPF 30, Korres Natural Products Watermelon Sunscreen Face Cream SPF 30, Cosmedicine Global Health Face SPF 30, and a DDF Glossy Lip Therapy SPF 15.

Net Profits will go to the Skin Cancer Foundation. 

The Sephora Sun Safety Kit is a limited edition so get yours today!

FusionBeauty’s first and only at home GlowFusion Airglow Airbrush Gun for sexy shimmery skin without the sun.  The easy to use airglow gun blows out a sheer, vapor-light mist with a cocoa-infused GlowFusion Micro-Nutrient Tinted Protein that dries on contact.  No streaks and no stains!  I would probably recommend some help with the hard to reach places. Can be purchased at Sephora