Always use sunscreen.
Whenever you are going to be out in the sun for an significant period of time, always use sunscreen. Don’t bake in the sun at tanning salons or at the pool. The beauty of a tan isn’t worth the price of skin cancer. Instead, lather on the sunscreen and use one of the latest sunless tanning products on the market. Or you can head to your local salon and get a spray on tan! The experts at the salon can make sure your tan looks even and natural.

Ease up on the makeup.
In the summer, you don’t need heavy makeup. Skip foundation and instead use a bronzer or tinted moisturizer instead. Leave sticky lipstick and goopy glosses at home. Opt for a tinted lip balm for just a touch of color, while protecting your lips. Softlips offers fabulous flavors with just a hint of color.

Use an oil-free moisturizer.
Your skin needs hydration, so you can’t skip moisturizer altogether in the summer. However, you should switch from the thick creams you use in the winter and use a lighter, oil-free moisturizer instead. You also need to hydrate your skin from the inside out. In the summer, drink plenty of fluids. Drink 8 tall glasses of water each day … even more when you exercise.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Foods rich in antioxidants and vitamins are great for your skin. Instead of a fast food lunch, choose a fruit salad instead. Berries are especially high in antioxidants, which are essential to keeping your skin glowing.

Exfoliate every two weeks.
Exfoliate your body from head to toe every two weeks to slough away dead skin cells and keep your skin looking refreshed and radiant. Don’t rub too hard when exfoliating, however. Using too much pressure will cause irritation and inflammation.

Enjoy the rest of the summer and look good too!

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When you step out of the shower and begin your beauty ritual, you want to coiffed, perfected, and smelling good. And thanks to several products currently on the market, your hygiene dream of olfactory pleasantry is more than achievable:

• MostPure: With a product line that ranges from Almond Milk Foam Milky Shower Gel to Mango Shea Body Butter, MostPure will have you feeling smooth and smelling absolutely delicious. And for your eyes, their simple, yet appealing packaging is pretty enough to display out on the counter.
• Go Smile: A company based solely on keeping your mouth kissable, Go Smile offers yummy flavored touch-up kits that will polish your teeth, improve oral hygiene, and refresh your breath when you’re without a toothbrush.
• Sephora Too Faced: From one of women’s favorite cosmetic companies comes a line of delicious lip treatments, including strawberry melon lip gloss and a lip-plumping Lip Injection Extreme.
• Juicy Beauty: With a name that invokes images of dripping fruits and delectable fruits, you’ll be torn between eating and using your Green Apple Nutrient Eye Cream or Green Apple Antioxidant Moisturizer.
• DKNY Be Delicious: When you’re moisturized and glossed to perfection, spritzing on a bit of apple goodness will add just a touch of sweet sexiness to complete your good-enough-to-eat look.

There are many products out there to add to your beauty repertoire, and every now and then, every girl needs to taste and smell good enough to eat.

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Skin care products and magic fountains of youth are all the rage as women begin to look at the long term effects of the environment on their faces. Unfortunately, there is no magic cure or fix all, other than plastic surgery, but Dr. Patricia Wexler has come up with a line of skin care products that may be as good as it gets.

Dr. Wexler

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Since its release in 1992, the Angel line of fragrances from Thierry Mugler has been turning heads from men and women alike. Which makes it a great gift idea for either.

An alcohol-free blend of vanilla, sandalwood, and chocolate, Angel’s scent is intoxicating. The bottle is a work of art that would be a standout on any vanity top. The standard hand polished glass bottle size is 2.6 ounces in size, and when it’s empty, the owner can take it back to the store for a refill. With the purchase of Angel comes membership in

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ME! Bath Ice Cream Gift Set: You can have your ice cream without gaining a pound. Relax at home with these top selling bath fizzes. Celebrity fans of ME! Bath Ice Cream products include Hayden Panettiere, Paris & Nicky Hilton, and Ashlee & Jessica Simpson. Get the set at MEbath.com for only $28.

Murad Power of Pomegranate Body Spa Set: This set features Energizing Pomegranate Body Wash, Energizing Pomegranate Body Polish and Energizing Pomegranate Whipped Body Cream. It will rejuvenate dull skin to restore its glow. Celebrity fans of Murad Pomegranate products include Kristen Davis, Kristen Cavelleri and Jeff Probst. This set is available at drugstore.com for $35.

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The new collection includes:

• Collectible 3.4oz fragrance adorned with Swarovski crystals
• Decadent body silk moisturizer
• Sparkling solid compact also bejeweled with Swarovksi crystals

The crystalline edition eau de parfum limited edition features the signature Euphoria bottle. It is decorated with floral etching and bejeweled with Swarovski crystals, making it a must have collectible item.
$75.00

The body silk moisturizer is an ultra luxe silicon-infused body gel that lavishes the skin like silk. The package is decorated with a sensual floral design and features a convenient pump.
$40.00

The limited edition sparkling solid parfum compact is a luxurious solid perfume infused with subtle shimmer. The compact is decorated with Swarovski crystals and comes in a delicate satin pouch with a silver accent.
$45.00

The Euphoria Crystalline collection is available at Macy’s and other fine department and specialty stores for a limited time beginning November 2007.

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From the runways of Gucci, Prada, Diane Von Furstenberg and many other top designers, we saw a taste of dramatic glamour makeup at the fashion shows over the last few months.

And though you might not want to have such a wild look as a runway model, you can definitely add glamour into your makeup routine.

Kanebo Cosmetics recommends the following products for a gorgeous, dramatic look that isn’t “too much.”

38 Degree Black Mascara
$30.00
This mascara divides and elongates the lashes, creating a sultry, long-lasting look. The beautiful silk finish holds onto each lash without smudging or running while the applicator brush allows for control and precision. For an even more dramatic look, curl your lashes before applying mascara. Curl them again, then apply another coat.

38 Degree Black Liquid Eyeliner
$28.00
The perfect, pencil-thin line is what every woman is looking for with liquid eyeliner. This product offers an extra-fine brush for quality control. It creates a smooth, yet very precise line.

Lipstick #1, New Ginza Red
$50.00
I know what you are going to say – $50 for a lipstick is just too much. But this isn’t an ordinary lipstick – in fact, it’s extraordinary. This lipstick leave your lips moist and creamy with dramatic bold color. Their anti-aging, moisturizing formula is perfect for fall weather.

Visit Kanebo Cosmetics website to find a location near you.

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