Summers Gone... But Your Tan Doesn't Have to Be

Get the Most Out of Your Sunless Tan

Everybody looks better with a rich, smooth sunless tan, but all too often they fade so quickly, erasing all our hard work. If you’ve ever wondered how you can make your sunless tan more beautiful, and last and last, this article is for you.

First of all, you need to prepare your skin. The cleanser you choose to use is crucial–oil based moisturizers actually prevent your sunless tanner from developing fully. Avoid wasting time and money and use a non oil-based skin cleanser. A good one is Rosa Mosqueta Luxurious Body Wash, which is available through NaturalOrganicBody.com. 

Next you will exfoliate. The goal of exfoliation is to dissolve the dead skin cells away (the origin of many a bad, splotchy sun-less tan), and create a smooth, glassy surface on the skin. Loofahs and salt or sugar scrubs can feel wonderful, but they actually create little scratches on the surface of the skin. Try NaturalOrganicBody’s antioxidant cream exfoliate, 100% Pure Super Fruits Scrub & Mask. It’s a mouthful, but you’ll be amazed at the difference in your tan. 

After following all these steps be prepared to enjoy how deep and rich your skin glows after applying the sunless tanner. Before your application–rub some aloe over any dry patches on your body. You want the product to absorb evenly! Once you’ve prepared your skin, apply your sunless tanner per directions.

Finally, it’s okay to touch areas up. Watch your tan for fading, and go over the trouble areas again with a little more sunless tanner–remember to once again wait to shower, swim, or sweat for the rest of that day. Enjoy your look!

Good in Medicine Cabinet & Your Skin Care???

So Many Uses for Aloe Vera

History of the Aloe Vera Plant

The aloe plant has been used in the fields of medicine and cosmetics for centuries. Ancient records show that the medicinal properties and healing benefits of the aloe vera plant have been known for over 5000 years.

In fact, Aloe Vera gel is an indispensable part of your herbal first aid kit. The leaf juices of the aloe plant have important medicinal uses making aloe one of the most respected medicinal plants found in many gels, creams and lotions. Modern researchers have identified several reasons why aloe gel spurs wound healing. It has antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiviral compounds that help prevent wound infections. 

Aloe Vera Skin Products

Ancient Chinese and Egyptians used aloe vera skin products to treat burns, wounds, and to reduce fever. Cleopatra, the Egyptian Queen, credited her irresistible charm and vibrant beauty to regular use of aloe gel. Legend reports that Alexander the Great, upon the advice of Aristotle, conquered the island of Socotra off the coast of Africa to secure supplies of aloe vera in order to treat the wounds of soldiers.

Aloe Vera has immune-stimulating and anti-inflammatory compounds, and it stimulates collagen synthesis and skin regeneration after a burn.  Aloe gel contains vitamins C and E, plus the mineral zinc. Aloe Vera gel is soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial - helps heal acne, improve the appearance of wrinkles, and hydrate damaged skin. 

Applying a thin layer of Aloe Vera gel will help ease discomfort caused by painful skin irritations, flea and insect bites.