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Merely Me

I am a mom to a son who has chronic skin allergies and eczema

Could you be “Tanorexic”?

In a July 12th issue of InTouch Weekly there was a special report entitled “Addicted to Tanning” where images of orange toned celebrities graced the magazine pages. Extremely tanned examples from Hollywood included the likes of Donatella Versace, George Hamilton, and Paris Hilton. Reality star from the Jersey Shore,... Read more Chevron

posted 07/31/2010, comments (0)|

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Our Image of Beauty May be Contributing to the Rise of Skin Cancer

I was flipping through the TV channels one afternoon and heard a bronzed reality star on a talk show advise young women that in order to be beautiful they should be tan…all the time. I turned the channel only to find another talk show about three young women who hid behind “beauty crutches.” For one young lady it was her... Read more Chevron

posted 06/29/2010, comments (2)|

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Does Getting a “Base Tan” from a Tanning Bed Protect Your Skin from Sun Damage?

The short answer to this question is an unequivocal, “NO!” I was rather alarmed when I came across a comment on My Skin Care Connection recommending the use of a tanning bed prior to going out in the sun in order to get what is known as a “base tan.” Many people routinely seek a base tan before going on vacation... Read more Chevron

posted 05/10/2010, comments (0)|

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10 Skin Care Myths

1. Doing facial exercises will tone my facial muscles, and make me look younger.Doing facial exercises can actually stretch skin and cause more lines and wrinkles. Whether you realize it or not, the face is the one area of the body where muscles connect directly to the skin - there are no ligaments or other tissue padding in between. Your... Read more Chevron

posted 02/23/2010, comments (3)|

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Ten Things You'll Do for Your Skin This Year

Your skin can tell a lot about you. It can reveal how well hydrated you are, whether or not you're eating a healthy diet, whether you do or don't stay out of the sun. A doctor or skin expert can scrutinize your skin and within a minute or two have a list of observations that can indicate your state of health. Let's also not forget that your... Read more Chevron

posted 01/20/2010, comments (5)|

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