Archive for July, 2010
Summer is here Part 3
July 28th, 2010 | 
Author: Just like the Myth Busters, as we continue our Summer myth busting; here are three more that need to be vetted out;
Myth: If I wear a sunscreen it will prevent me from getting my necessary Vitamin D from the sun.
Truth: According to US News and World Report , Vitamin D is very important in preventing many diseases, including heart disease. They quoted research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, that stated those with a lower levels of Vitamin D have double the risk of dying from heart disease. So does sunscreen actually prevent the production of Vitamin D in the sun? Yes! According to the NY Times , a study showed that the use of Sunscreen, actually blocked the suns UV rays and interfered with the production of Vitamin D. So does that mean Sunscreens are bad? No! The study went on to say that while it does hamper ultraviolet rays production, it is not enough to cause a deficiency. So use a quality sunscreen but control your time in the sun and stay protected.
Myth: I used to bake in the sun, the damage is already done.
Truth: There used to be a notion that UV Exposure damaged occurred before age 18, but according to the Skin Care Foundation, 47% of UV exposure occurs between ages 19-40. So not only can you help stop the damage by the sun, by using sunscreen NOW, you may be able to lessen the effects of past sun by doing so.
Myth: My hair protects my head from the sun and skin cancer.
Truth: While clearly having hair vs. no hair does provide some additional barriers to the sun, they offer a less than fool proof shield. Additionally if you have a part in your hair, the exposed skin is just as susceptible as any other exposed skin on your body. There are some SPF hair sprays , none are as protective as a good hat. The hat should be tightly woven with a brim that’s at least 3 inches wide
Have fun the remainder of the summer and remember to protect your skin!
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Summer is here Part 2
Where is the best place to be during the summer? Outside! But we all know the risks of being outdoors during summertime. Dehydration, sunburn, mosquitoes, and summer laziness can set in. Fitnessmagazine.com, tackled some of the summer myths which are worth repeating here.
Myth: Self Tanners helps shield my skin from the sun.
Truth: While have a bronze glow to your skin is achievable via many products, for the “safest” tan, try Mary Kay Subtle Tanning lotion. This lightweight, nongreasy formula glides on evenly for a gradual bronze glow that’s natural enough to look real. It does not contain sunscreen and does not protect against sunburn.
Myth: I shouldn’t put sunscreen too close to my eyes.
Truth: According to Dr. Jordana Gilman, a dermatologist in New York, 5% – 10% of skin cancers appear on the eyelids. If the thought of putting sunscreen on the eyelids makes your eyes water, try specially formulated products for sensitive skin and after the sun, treat your damaged skin with a refreshing product like; Mary Kay Replenishing Gel .
According to Mary Kays Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Beth Lange ;
- Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen like Mary Kay SPF 30 that blocks both UVA and UVB rays
- A good rule of thumb: Adults should use about one ounce of sunscreen to liberally coat all exposed areas and reapply at least every two hours.
- Be wary of very high SPF’s.
Stay tuned for next blog when Part 3 comes out next week!
Look like the Stars!
You have heard the older commercials with Michael Jordan, “be like Mike”? Well msn.com has run a series of skin care for the Stars. In this piece they highlighted several of todays stars and their beauty tips. One star that has always looked beautiful and natural is Halle Berrry. in fact, according to msn, Halle Berry has been on top-10 beauty lists since she was Miss Teen All-American in 1985. Twenty-five years later, she’s still radiant and glowing.
Her secret? Her skin-care routine starts with an exfoliating wash (MaryKay has a tremendous one) with triple fruit acid cleanser, followed by pure Vitamin C cream, which is said to restore skin cells (we have blogged about Replenishing Serum +C ). And she never forgets to moisturize—morning and night. Which brings us to one of the staples of a great skincare program; called Miracle Set .
So instead of “be like Mike”, “be like Halle” and follow a program that provides the results you deserve.