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In the age of appearance-obsessed television shows like “Toddlers and Tiaras,” “Jersey Shore,” and the “Real Housewives,” all of which feature heavily tanned girls and women, it surprised me little that a mother would be arrested and charged with felony child endangerment for taking her five-year old daughter into a tanning booth with her at a new Jersey salon.
Whether it happened as authorities claim or not (the woman, 44-year old Patricia Krentcil, insists her daughter Anna got sunburned while playing outside), the case reeks of hypocrisy and of ignorance. on shows like TLC’s “Toddlers and Tiaras,” parents and caretakers are filmed primping veritable toddlers with makeup, hair products, and spray-on tanners, all laden with chemicals that pose health risks to every human, but especially to growing children. Why haven’t these other adults been arrested, and charged with the same crimes as Krentcil? The sustained public outrage at her actions may be genuine, but it also seems selective.
It goes without saying that young children, whose sunburns can lead to greater incidences of melanoma as adults, should not be tanning for vanity or any other purpose. but how bad is sun or tanning bed exposure, really, and how good are so-called “sunless” tanning lotions, gels, and sprays?
For all the negative press it has gotten over the last few decades, the sun remains the body’s best and most potent supplier of vitamin D. among other health benefits, vitamin D has been shown to lower the risks of diabetes, heart and kidney disease, and various types of cancer. When the body makes vitamin D following UV light exposure, it is called vitamin D3 sulfate, and experts believe it provides many more health benefits than unsulfated vitamin D3 supplements, which are taken orally.
UV light comes from the sun, and it also comes from tanning beds—not all of which are evil. as renowned osteopath Dr. Joseph Mercola explained in a recent article on his website, vitamin D can safely be gleaned from tanning bed use, as long as the bed emits less of the dangerous UVA rays than sunlight; uses electric rather than magnetic ballasts, which are known sources of electromagnetic fields that can contribute to cancer; and extreme care is taken to avoid a sunburn. He also explains how to use the sun therapeutically, to optimize your vitamin D levels.
This typically means exposing enough of your unclothed skin surface to get a slight pink color on your skin. your exact time will vary radically depending on many variables, such as your skin color, time of day, season, clouds, altitude and age. The key principle is to never get burned, and for many people, this means no more than 10-20 minutes of sun exposure.Vitamin D deficiency is rampant, and has been linked to cancers of the colon, breast, and prostate, as well as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, and hypertension. it is a widespread problem, owing to the simple fact that human beings do not get as much sun exposure as we used to. and while the risk of contracting melanoma remains, a recent study out of Norway concluded that the overall health benefit of improving vitamin D levels by carefully increasing UV exposure might be more important than the possibly increased risk of contracting melanoma.
The active ingredient in most sunless tanners is dihydroxyacetone, or DHA, which reacts with dead cells on the skin’s outermost layer to temporarily darken the skin’s appearance. DHA, a sugar derived from plants like beets and sugarcane, was approved by the FDA for topical use – meaning applied as a cream – in the 1970s.
Yet over the last decade or so, it has become common practice for tanning salons to offer the option of spraying self-tanner on the body, so as to achieve a more even color. according to the Mayo Clinic, the risks of inhaling DHA through the nose or mouth remain unknown. (So do the possible effects of letting it seep into your skin – but I digress.)
Additionally, many self-tanners—cream, spray, or otherwise—contain harmful parabens, preservatives that can affect the body’s hormone-producing endocrine system. What’s more, the chemical fragrances used in these products commonly contain volatile organic compounds, which can cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks.
There are plenty more negatives about self-tanning agents (DHA is also believed to contain trace amounts of lead, mercury, and arsenic), and nothing terribly positive about them. sure, you’ll avoid the relatively small chance of contracting melanoma from UV rays—but might sunless tanners actually increase other health risks? it remains to be seen.
If you are going to use self tanning products, here are safer self-tanning alternatives: Alba Botanica or Lavera Self Tanner – they don’t contain DHA, artificial colors, parabens, phthalates, sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium methyl sulfate.
Safe or not, nobody should drag a five-year old child into a tanning booth with them. Similarly, none of us should be so misinformed as to totally write off the possibility that restricted exposure to UV rays—when done carefully—might help more than it hurts.
Deirdre Imus, Founder of the site devoted to environmental health, dienviro.org, is President and Founder of The Deirdre Imus Environmental Health Center™ at Hackensack University Medical Center and Co-Founder/Director of the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer. she is a new York Times best-selling author and a frequent contributor to FoxNewsHealth.com, Fox Business Channel and Fox News Channel. Check out her website at dienviro.org. ‘Like’ her Facebook page here.
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There are a variety of baby skin conditions and rashes out there and the best baby skin care prevention and treatment is to know what they are and what you can do about them.
Baby acne, is acne that happens on babies instead of adults. it is caused by the mother’s hormones coursing through the child’s blood stream. it generally occurs when your baby is two to three months old, and can last up to 4 to 6 weeks or more. Baby acne is normally noticed as red bumps on your child’s skin or face. Treating baby acne is fairly easy; the first baby skin care treatment is to keep the baby’s skin clean, and cool but not cold. Babies need warmth and if it’s too cold or too hot, it can hurt her, also avoid acne medicines and use only a mild soap to wash her with.
Another common problem is birthmarks; they can appear and are generally found around the head. if they are bigger than 1 and a half centimeters and closer to the spine, the bigger the problem they can cause. you need to have your pediatrician check her over thoroughly and if the doctor feels it is necessary, run a few tests. the birthmarks can be removed; however, caution is always advisable.
There are a few varieties of birthmarks and your doctor can help you to determine what type it is and what treatments are necessary.
The most common varieties are Stork bites, angel kisses, salmon patches, vascular stains; then the Caf au lait spots, moles, Port-wine stains, or nevus flammeus, and Hemangioma. Knowing what type is half the battle on what needs to be and can be done.
Another very common and very frustrating condition is Cradle Cap; it is basically baby dandruff. Baby dandruff normally comes around when she is about three months old and can last several weeks. the severity of cradle cap can vary from one baby to the next as well as the treatments for it. the milder cases can generally be taken care of with No Tears baby shampoo. With the more extreme cases, many parents turn to olive oil and a soft comb designed just for her.
The most common and absolutely frustrating is diaper rash; it is more of a pain to your little girl than it is to you. Diaper rashes can be caused by a variety of things, especially the diapers themselves. Diaper rashes appear in different ways but if your little girl’s bottom is red and she is extremely irritable, then chances are she has it. There are a variety of natural cures and creams available for you to try. Your doctor can help you to determine the treatment and cure.
Just as there are numerous boys and girls, there are many rashes and skin conditions that can plague them. Your best bet with baby skin care is to be patient, ask plenty of questions and show your baby nothing but love and attention.
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SINGAPORE: a former property agent has been sentenced to 12 weeks’ jail for using fake stamp certificates, becoming the first to be punished for such offences.Desmond Tan Hock Heng, 24, pleaded guilty to five charges under the Stamp Duties Act.Three other similar charges were taken into consideration.Tan was sentenced to another two weeks’ jail for criminal breach of trust.Tan was with HSR Property Group for less than a year when he committed the offences between January and April 2011.He cheated the Commissioner of Stamp Duties of S$3,694, using fake stamp certificates in seven property rental transactions.Stamp duty is a tax payable on documents or agreements relating to properties, such as tenancy or lease agreements, sale and purchase agreements. Once the stamp duty has been paid, a stamp certificate will be issued to certify the payment.Tan forged eight stamp certificates by using a genuine one obtained from a previous property transaction.He altered property details such as the addresses, names of the landlords and tenants and stamp duty amounts.He then presented the counterfeit stamp certificates to the landlords, agents and tenants.they didn’t know that Tan did not pass the Commissioner of Stamp Duties the stamp duties they paid to him.Tan was arrested early this year after the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) started investigating various property rental transactions.These included transactions for property at Marina Boulevard and Anson Road.IRAS said on Tuesday that it takes a “very serious view of non-stamping and stamp duty fraud”.it said Tan’s clients had entrusted him as a property agent to pay their stamp duties to the Commissioner of Stamp Duties.Instead, he “let his clients down and defrauded the government of taxes”.anyone who knowingly passes fake certificates off as genuine can be jailed up to three years and fined S$10,000.- CNA/fa
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Brooklyn is one of the most famous cities in the five boroughs of New York. second to Manhattan most would say it is one of the most well known. Living in Brooklyn is an interesting experience for many people. the city represents many things for many people. Brooklyn is a unique city. it is one that is full of culture and diversity. wherever you go you are bound to see people of different races and ethnicities. There are a lot of pros and cons to living in Brooklyn.
Pros of living in Brooklyn
One of the pros to living in Brooklyn and any of the five boroughs for the matter is transportation. if you don’t have a car transportation is abundant in this city. you can pretty much get to anywhere in the city by hopping on a bus or a train. you can even opt to take a taxi. this is very convenient for those who don’t have a car. unlike smaller cities, depending on the area a bus or train will come every 10 to fifteen minutes or so. although time consuming to have to wait for public transportation, some say it is worth it. Compared to having a car it is more cost efficient. you can purchase an unlimited metro pass to take the buses and trains anywhere in the five boroughs of new york for less than $100 dollars. some may think this is a lot. but when you compare it to the cost of fuel for your on vehicle it is not. not only that but the cost of insuring a vehicle in New York is astronomical. For a older driver with a good driving record the cheapest you can get insurance for is maybe around $150 a month. For younger drivers insurance cost typically start at $300 plus a month. So if cost is what is important then public transportation is definitely the way to go. You’ll get to where you need to go for a fraction of the price.
Cons of Living in Brooklyn
One of the cons to living in Brooklyn is definitely the crime. it is a big city and violent crimes are unfortunately inevitable. For the most part the really bad stuff happens at night and in certain areas. but in all honesty no one and no area is immune to violence. Another con if you are coming from a smaller city or state is that the people are not very friendly. sure every once in a blue moon someone will smile or say hi walking down the street but for the most part everyone really just keeps to themselves and minds there business.
The bride is the most beautiful woman in her wedding. All the attention is centered on her. every admiring look speaks of her beauty, her long trailing gown, and her entire appearance. Make-up can do wonders for making a woman’s face beautiful and refreshed during her wedding. It can also highlight the beauty of a woman who is already endowed with a beautiful face. A woman should look good on her wedding. A wedding photographer will love taking shots of her together with the man she loves. there are some make-up tips that the bride should follow so that she will look her best in her wedding photography pictures.
Before the Wedding Day
The bride should undertake beauty care programs such as regular facials. Facials can help rejuvenate her skin. there are even good beauty products that the beautician can recommend. Women should go for a relaxing massage at least once a week. Massage sessions can help relieve stress. Weather can also affect the skin. Extremes of weather can dry and damage the skin. Women should avoid the sun’s rays as much as possible. the use of sunblock is also recommended for outside activities. A bride would not want to look toasted in her wedding photos.
An aromatherapy session before the wedding also relieves stress and relaxes the muscles. A good night’s sleep before the wedding can make the bride beautiful and stress-free during her wedding photography sessions. she also has to book for her make-up artist 3 to 4 months in advance. A trial session can also be done so that the wedding photographer will have a preknowledge on what suits her best.
On the Wedding Day
If pictures for wedding photography are taken during the night, the bride needs to wear heavy make-up. But during the day, light make-up is best. A wedding photographer can take candid shots of the bride no matter what the season is. the bride will be beautiful with her bright, pastel shades make-up during a summer or spring wedding. Warmer and deeper shades will be ideal for her during a winter wedding. Since the bride is going to be photographed a lot by the wedding photographer, foundations with yellow tones will work best with flash wedding photography technique.
The wedding is going to be an affair worth remembering. one last tip, but never the least, the bride should carry a powder compact, some tissues and a lipstick. They are necessary for touch ups and are excellent tools for best wedding photography pictures.
Do you want to know the pros and cons of Obagi Nu Derm Products? Are you on the fence trying to decide if you should use these skin care products? have you seen the dramatic results achieved by your friends and acquaintances but you’re unable to decide if you should take the plunge? Well, then this article is for you.
I will discuss the major advantage and disadvantage of using Obagi products.
The major advantage is that it works. Period. These Obaji Nuderm products are effective. Scores of women ranging in age from 30 to 65 years swear by this skin care regimen. they say that it has made them look 5 – 10 yrs. younger, that it has done away with their sun & age spots.
And they’re not wrong. Obagi has done its magic on lots of women; but these women have worked hard for it. what you don’t know is that the process of using Obagi involves a peeling phase, commonly referred to as the ‘Uglies phase’.
An Obagi cycle takes 6 weeks and it is typically done 3 times, for a total of 18 weeks. in the first 2 – 6 weeks, your old, problem skin will peel and fall off. this peeling off is an essential part of the Obagi process; it needs to fall off so that the younger looking, smoother skin can be revealed. At that time, your skin might also become increasingly red.
If you can endure the ‘Uglies phase’ and you have some severe skin issues to tackle, then by all means, use the Obagi NuDerm products. That is the major disadvantage about Obaji. It is also not so cheap, but then basically all high-quality skin care products don’t come cheap.
So if you can’t make up your mind if you should use Obagi or not, here is the advantage & disadvantage in a nutshell: The first 2 – 6 weeks of using Obagi NuDerm products involve some redness and peeling skin. if younger looking, smoother skin (which equals a more beautiful you) outweighs the passing discomfort, then you have nothing to lose (and everything to gain) by using Obagi Nu Derm skin care products.
If you have just discovered dress up games than you have a lot to learn and a lot of fun to have. here are some of the most popular kinds of dress up games so you can explore them and see what they are about.
Dress Up a Celebrity
We all love reading about celebrities and watching them on television. it is always interesting to see what they are wearing and where they go. You can dress celebrities for their big nights out like an awards ceremony or a movie premiere with celebrity dress up games. they have every celebrity you can imagine and a huge variety of clothing and accessories so you can create any kind of look you want. these games will provide hours of fun for you.
Fairies are fascinating and most of us have imagined having their magical powers at some time. You can pretend you do have these powers when you play fairy dress up games. On some games you can design your fairy from scratch including the size of her wings and how big she is. Then you can choose from a huge variety of outfits and accessories to give your fairy that special look you want them to have.
These dress up games let you turn a plain jane into a beautiful girl – how fun is that The dolls themselves are not exactly what you would call unattractive but they may not have great style. Your job is to take the plainly dressed dolls and give them a great sense of style based on your own personal style. You can apply these skills in real life when you are out shopping with friends. Your job is to take the plainly dressed dolls and give them a great sense of style based on your own personal style.this is something you can even turn into a profession later on.
Goth Girl Dress Up Games
Goth dress up games are certainly different then the paper dolls and other dress up games of years ago The goth style may look simple but it requires a lot of expertise to make a single color look like such a fashion statement. You can dress your goth doll in black and add a little red for an extra stylish look. There is another dress up game like the goth one and that is one where you dress up emo dolls.
Princess for a Day
All young girls want to be a princess and love dressing like one. You can live out these dreams by playing princess dress up games where you can get her ready for a royal ball, a walk in the woods with a handsome prince or a vacation to the sea side. Your princess doll can be whatever you want her to be, there are no rules. if you aren’t a huge princess fan you might like dressing up the dolls for a wedding. Weddings are so much fun and over endless possibilities when it comes to dress up games.
Skin care for men is just as important as skin care for women. everyone has skin so it makes logical sense to take care of it. It is our first defense against the world around us. It is waterproof and it continually sheds it’s cells to rid itself of bacteria and foreign objects that may stick to the skin. It also keeps everything inside of our body and protects our muscles and organs from the outside. there are many things that men can do to protect their skin from harm and damage.
The first thing that can be done to protect the skin is to wear sunscreen and not to spend prolonged periods of time out in the sun. The UV rays from the sun cause damage to the skin and discomfort and often peeling of the outer layer of the skin which is painful. This is also extremely damaging to the skin and to the body. in recent studies it has been proven that excessive sun exposure can lead to problems such as skin cancer and a more rapid aging process to the skin.
Another thing that can be done to protect the skin is using shaving cream and an aftershave. The shaving cream prepares the skin for the process of shaving. It also moisturizes the skin and allows the razor blades to glide and make less change for pulling at the hair and for the skin to become irritated and produce razor bumps or a razor burn rash. The aftershave is usually a product that is able to moisturize the skin further, protect it from the possibilities of ingrown hair or shaving problems, and sometimes has an agent that slows the re-growth of the hair in the area that is shaved.
Using a facial lotion contain special ingredients made specifically for men’s skin is the best treatment to keep your skin healthy. One special ingredient is known as Witch Hazel. It offers protection against shaving cuts and bruises. Since most men shave on a daily basis then it is very important to protect your facial skin and keep it smooth and even toned.
If you are aging and are noticing lines and wrinkles then you also need to act quickly to start treating them. with the loss of collagen and elastin as you age you need men skin care products that will help you to produce more of these two essential proteins naturally. Finding the right products will take some research, however they do exist. One ingredient to look for is Xtend TK is has been proven to stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin helping to smooth out the wrinkles and lines and leave your skin looking younger.
These are just some of the steps that can be taken to provide a healthier skin routine for men to ensure that it stays healthy and looking well
Full trip planning for NSW trains, buses and ferries.
** Please try Link Express before purchasing Link to ensure it works alright on your phone.Link gets you from where you are to where you want to go by public transport in New South Wales. Good for locals and pretty much essential for travellers looking to get around Sydney and NSW on a budget.
Here are some of Link’s features:
• Look like a badass. Rock up at the right platform at the right time without looking at the scrolly screens on the concourse. Link shows you which platform or bus stand to be at. everyone will want to be your friend – trust me.
• Great for bus noobs. Stop using StreetView to look for landmarks when you’re riding an unfamiliar bus route. Link shows you a map of where you need to get off and where you currently are so you know when to press the buzzer. Not too early so that the bus stops at the preceding stop and everyone behind you shoots lasers from their eyes into the back of your head, and not too late so that someone gets in on the button-pressing action before you.
• Why should you be awake on public transport while your phone sleeps? Technology should be working for us! That’s why we invented robots slaves, right? Link can monitor your location and wake you up when you get close to your destination either by distance or time. Just don’t blame us when the machines become sentient and you miss your stop.
• ever wake up and not know where you are? it happens to me all the time! That’s why Link can detect your location and plan your trip home, or to Stanmore Maccas.
• too many lunatics on buses? Siderodromophobic? Link lets you exclude modes of travel from your plan. You can also exclude ferries but who wouldn’t want ride a ferry? Nobody. That’s who.
• See trackwork and service disruptions. keep up to date so you know to call your mate and say that you can’t go to the party because you’re seeing your grandmother (but actually because you don’t want to ride a trackwork bus or change buses at 1 AM at Mount Druitt station).
• quick reference to network diagrams. no need to visit the 131500 website and download a 7MB PDF that takes 30 seconds to zoom and scroll just to see if you can take the 461 instead of the 483.
• Pick your destination from your contacts! Now you can ask for someone’s address when you get their number. Strangely, I haven’t been able to test this on anyone yet…
• Copy your trips to clip board as text so you can send it to all your friends who don’t have this app.
• Press on a bus stop to send that bus stop number to 0488 TXT BUS! Older phones need to manually paste the number though. Lame!
What does Link have that Link Express does not?• Location search history so you don’t have to search each time you go somewhere other than work.• History and favourites to see your searches without internet access or quickly plan a new trip based on an existing one.• fast proximity alarm mode for all your previous locations for when you know your route but still want to doze off on the bus.
What does Link Express have that Link does not?• It’s free! Spend your money on a Son of Mac at Maccas instead if they ever bring it back. Otherwise you might have to settle for a cheeseburger, but at least you still get the gherkin.
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Sunless tanning products are a very popular part of the skin care industry that can create a tanning effect. These products come in wide variety such as lotions, sprays, pills or gels. Sunless tanning can be a very effective alternative to save yourself from soaking under the heat of the sun which in turn can cause unnecessary health risks. If you are interested in using tanning products here are important considerations you need to know to be safe.
Please be sure to read all the way to the end of this article where you will find some very important information.
When trying to achieve a summer tan look you should always consider your skin’s health.
Sunless tanning is a safe way to change the natural color of your skin to become tan. however, contrary to what most people think that tanning products are just merely swiped, sprayed or consumed without worry, there are actually precautions you need to take.
Careless sunless tanning could lead your skin to undergo premature aging and cause a lot more damage to your epidermis. Here are some of the things you have to remember before you start applying and using self tanning products.
1. Avoid shaving immediately before application. when you are applying a self tanning spray or lotion you should not shave immediately beforehand. doing so will only end up causing skin irritations. you do not want some red rashes that will come with your beautifully tan colored skin. Shave at least a day before so your skin has the time to heal.
2. Additional applications. There are some areas in your body that you do not want to be too dark. To make sure that they do not look too dark, you can apply baby oil, gel or lotion in your knees or elbows before you put on some self tanning lotion.
3. Avoid uneven tan. Patience is indeed a virtue. after your application of the tanning lotion make sure to let it stay for at least an hour or two. Jumping to the water or immediately showering after application might result to the removal of the lotion on some parts of the body. this will then result to streaking or uneven skin color. you definitely do not want to look like a tropical zebra.
4. Use gloves. To prevent you’re the palm of your hands from turning a different color when you apply a tanning lotion on your skin, it is best to use disposable gloves. the lotion will just stick to the gloves. Whether you used gloves or your bare hands to put tanning lotion, do not forget to thoroughly wash your hands.
5. Do some exfoliation. To maintain a healthy skin even if the color changed to tan, you should wash your skin with exfoliating products before applying some tanning lotion. this will help you achieve a beautifully tanned skin.
6. Areas that require special attention. Do not immediately apply the tanning lotion on your knees, feet, hands and elbows. it is best that you first dilute it with a moisturizing lotion and rub it gently on these special body parts. you can use a makeup sponge applicator to gently apply and the rub the lotion.
7. UV Protection. since self tanning products do not have any UV protection ingredients, so be careful if you are out in the sun. If you need to be out in the sun make sure you put on some sunscreen.
Achieve a beautiful tan without the presence of the sun is very possible through safe sunless tanning. Be sure to use caution and you can have a healthy glowing skin tone any time you desire.