Beauty

Top 7 Fake Tanning Tips

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Top 7 Fake Tanning Tips

Fake tan has come a long way since orange palms and streaky ankles (well for most people!) but is our desire for the year-round ultimate sun-free tan actually safe?

The most common ingredient in fake tanners is called dihydroxyacetone (DHA) which is a colour additive that binds to dead skin cells and changes the colour of the skin. As the dead skin cells come off, so does the fake tan.

DHA is regulated as a safe chemical as long as it only touches the skin. It is when ingested that it can be harmful. A study at the School of Public Health and Health Services at George Washington University, USA showed that DHA may cause mutations or changes to the DNA structure in our living cells. The current concerns are not so much the chemical reaction on the skin when ‘tanning’ but if the DHA from the tanning product is ingested how this could affect our lungs and other organs. So, if you’re faking it at the salon, you may be breathing in DHA through your nose and mouth.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the USA has approved DHA in traditional self-tanning creams and lotions but states that sprays containing DHA have not been approved, due to a lack of data confirming their safety. These recommendations echo a report in 2010 from the Danish Toxicology Centre, which advised using nose filters and eye protection in tanning booths.

However according to the European Commission’s independent scientific committee, which oversees the safety of cosmetic ingredients in Europe, believe that DHA is safe to use in cosmetic products.

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Who Can Administer Botox?

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Who Can Administer Botox

When you decide that you’d like to try out Botox treatment, you may immediately discover that the internet is full of confusing information. You hear about people throwing Botox parties, having Botox injections readily available to anyone. Then, you find out that you can walk into a hair salon and receive Botox as an added extra. It can seem like the world has gone topsy-turvy when it comes to medical treatments.

However, to clear a few things up, it’s important to understand that you should only ever get Botox injections from a medical professional who is trained in the process.

In Australia, any muscle or wrinkle relaxants are classed as Schedule Four medication. As a result, you need a prescription for Botox from a doctor. A registered nurse can also inject Botox but only under the supervision of a doctor – and once they complete a training course. If anyone other than a doctor or nurse is offering Botox, it’s not a legitimately sourced medication and may not be safe.

If you are a Division Two nurse, you can complete training in medications to be able to administer cosmetic injections with supervision. A cosmetic injector must also have vast knowledge in both surgical and non-surgical treatments to ensure they apply the best approach to each patient.

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Why Sleep is Important for Your Skin

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Sleep

Everyone knows getting enough sleep is crucial for your health and well-being. You can use the best organic skin care products on the market, but if you are tossing and turning all night, your body feels less than its best. A lack of sleep can affect many processes, but did you know it can wreak havoc on your skin? Here’s how.

It makes Skin Conditions Even Worse

If you suffer from a skin condition like dermatitis, acne, or even skin sensitivity, then don’t expect it to get any better until you start sleeping properly. Sleep equates to an increased inflammatory response, something that causes breakouts and skin flare-ups of varying degrees of severity.

Your Skin Looks Drab

Anyone who uses organic skin care products will know that they work wonders for skin health. However, it may not look like they do if you’re suffering from a lack of sleep. When you are tired, you have more inflammatory cells in your body which break down your collagen and hyaluronic acid molecules. Say goodbye to glowing, radiant skin!

Abnormal Water Content

Water makes up a significant part of your body, which is why you need to drink at least eight glasses a day – if not more. However, when you sleep is when your body rebalances all of its fluids. It will move excess moisture for processing and send hydration to where it’s needed the most. If you aren’t sleeping, this process doesn’t take place – resulting in puffy undereye bags, more wrinkles, and dry skin.

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How to Stop Your Hair from Being Oily

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Oily Hair

No one likes having oily hair. Not only can it be hard to manage, but it looks and feels horrible. Whether you have greasy hair due to lifestyle choices, or it’s just naturally like that, you’re not destined to a life of battling the oil. We’ve included some helpful beauty tips to turn those greasy locks into silky smooth strands.

Don’t Straighten Your Hair

While straightened hair can look that much nicer for the look you’re trying to achieve; it may not be doing your oily hair any favours. When you straighten your hair, it typically sits much closer to your scalp. And, as your scalp creates oil, it’s about to penetrate your hair follicles that much easier. Instead, add volume to your hair to reduce the contact between your scalp and hair.

Stop Touching Your Hair

Sometimes you can do it without realising it, but touching your hair can be contributing to the excess oil problem. Your hands and skin create oil, and then when you feel your hair, you’re transferring it. Try to do something else with your hands rather than fiddle with your hair.

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Benefits of Sweating While Waist Training

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Waist Training

When you’re waist training with latex or compression fabric waist trainers, you will find you sweat a lot. In fact, one of the many aims of a waist trainer is to encourage sweat. While, at the time, it might feel uncomfortable, the after-effects of excess sweat can have more benefits than you think. Here are a few of the many below.

You Benefit from an Endorphin Boost

When you experience prolonged sweating while waist training – be it in a group or during a solo work out – you release endorphin hormones at the same time. These hormones offer that feel-good factor which is why when you work out; you typically feel better than when you first started. What’s more, a study published in a 2009 Biology Letters Journal even found that you can increase your endorphin levels even further and with less pain while sweating when you are in a group setting.

You Can Detoxify Your Body

When you begin waist training, you may be looking to improve your overall health and wellness. The more you sweat during your workout, the more toxins your body can release. Sweat can release toxins that typically clog your pores and cause skin problems such as blemishes, acne, and pimples. What’s more, it can even flush salt, cholesterol, and alcohol out of your body for a cleaner, healthier you.

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