Always utilize the help of the attendants who work at your tanning salon, because we here at Hollywood Tans are here to help you!
With all the different tanning booths and lotions, deciding what combination is right for you can be slightly overwhelming. When you come into a tanning salon, especially if its your first time, don't hesitate to ask the salon attendant for help. Our salon professionals can help you analyze your skin type and develop a custom tanning regime, including which bed is best suited for you, for how long, with what lotion. They are trained to know what is best for each skin type, to keep you from overexposing your skin and to help you get a perfect base tan. Developing an effective routine is important because it will help you get the most out of your tan (and your money) every time!
Happy Tanning!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Beat the Winter Blues with a Hollywood Tan
Suffering from a serious case of the winter blues? Believe it or not, its a real thing known as seasonal depression, or cabin fever, and it affects millions of people each year, mostly women. But fear not, Hollywood Tans has the cure!
"The main factor causing winter depression is a lack of sunlight. As a person starts to get less exposure to sunlight throughout the day, they body produces less serotonin. Studies show that as such individuals are exposed to more sunlight, they feel better and the body starts producing normal levels of serotonin again."
Many doctors encourage individuals with winter depression to expose themselves to more sunlight. It isn’t always possible to do this so a good alternative is to use light boxes. Tanning beds expose the individual to UV rays similar to those found in nature sunlight. This may be a good alternative for someone who can’t get enough natural sunlight to keep winter depression at bay.
The UV rays of tanning beds are actually much stronger than natural sunlight. It is recommended that individuals get at least 30 minutes of natural sunlight everyday. Therefore the maximum time for a tanning bed daily shouldn’t exceed 10 or 15 minutes....
Some studies conducted with individuals suffering from winter depression found that using a tanning bed a few minutes each day resulted in significant changes in only three or four days. For individuals with severe winter depression, it can take up to one week of exposure in a tanning bed to see results. Many people in these studies felt their mood improve after a single tanning bed session."
So if jetting off to St. Barts, Cabo, or any other tropical destination isn't in your budget, stop by Hollywood Tans to help beat those winter blues, not to mention to help keep you bronze and gorgeous all winter long!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tanning Beds vs. the Sun
Research is continuing to support the idea that tanning beds are actually less harmful than the sun when used properly. Check out this excerpt from yet another article revealing the truths about tanning and its beneficial properties!
"Some doctors will tell you that tanning beds are just as harmful as sunlight and can cause skin cancer and premature aging just like the sun. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. There are lots of tanning bed lotions on the market that will prevent these dangerous side effects from occurring. A good lotion should provide antioxidants and moisture to your skin. The antioxidants are what protect you from any damage that the UVA and UVB rays might cause.
Tanning bed lotions also give you a better tan because they activate your melanin cells. This results in a deeper tan color. Some of them will even make you tan quicker because they create a tingly sensation in your skin which makes your blood flow faster [tingle lotions like our new Caliente]! Make sure you get a quality lotion so that it will contain the vitamins that are necessary to the health of your skin."
Not only that, but the short time you spend in a UV booth is actually good because it is enough to supply you with your daily dose of Vitamin D. And in these cold winter days when natural sunlight is so hard to come by, you definitely need to get your Vitamin D somewhere!
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"Some doctors will tell you that tanning beds are just as harmful as sunlight and can cause skin cancer and premature aging just like the sun. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. There are lots of tanning bed lotions on the market that will prevent these dangerous side effects from occurring. A good lotion should provide antioxidants and moisture to your skin. The antioxidants are what protect you from any damage that the UVA and UVB rays might cause.
Tanning bed lotions also give you a better tan because they activate your melanin cells. This results in a deeper tan color. Some of them will even make you tan quicker because they create a tingly sensation in your skin which makes your blood flow faster [tingle lotions like our new Caliente]! Make sure you get a quality lotion so that it will contain the vitamins that are necessary to the health of your skin."
Not only that, but the short time you spend in a UV booth is actually good because it is enough to supply you with your daily dose of Vitamin D. And in these cold winter days when natural sunlight is so hard to come by, you definitely need to get your Vitamin D somewhere!
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
New Study Suggests Tanning May Increase Lifespan
Scientist reveals why tanned women live longer
LONDON: Women who regularly sunbathe tend to live longer, says a leading oncologist.Vitamin D produced by the body while tanning gives vital protection against blood clots, diabetes and some tumours, says Prof Hakan Olsson from Lund University in Sweden.
He also suggests that the health benefits of exposure to sunlight 'far outweigh' the danger of skin cancer, according to a Lund statement.
But the professor's claims, based on a study of 40,000 women, sharply contradict warnings that sun exposure is behind soaring levels of skin cancer, reports the Daily Mail.
Rates of malignant melanoma, the deadliest form of the disease, have quadrupled since 1980. Experts blame the rise on sunbeds and the increasing numbers of Britons going abroad on cheap package holidays.
But Prof Olsson, who works in the oncology unit at Lund University, believes the benefits of the sun 'far outweigh the negatives'.
He said there was overwhelming evidence that exposure to the sun helps protect against blood clots in the leg, which claim the lives of 25,000 Britons a year.
These clots, known as deep vein thromboses, have been shown to be far more prevalent in winter than summer.
Prof Olsson, presented his findings at the Swedish Society of Medicine.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tis the Season for New Hollywood Tans Lotions!
Looking for a great new tanning lotion, guaranteed to get you bronzed and beautiful for the holiday season? Look no further than your nearest Hollywood Tans! We've just unveiled two brand new lotions and I'm here to tell you all about them!
Our first new lotion Caliente™ is a sexy new Dark Tanning Bronzer with a hint of Tingle. Packed with bronzers, tan extenders, natural skin conditioners, and a dash of tingle, this spicy and seductive lotion will keep your skin looking perfect for whatever comes your way.
Toast to the Holiday Season with our newest tan accelerator, Bubbly™! Inspired by the elegance and romance of the most luxurious drink in the world, Bubbly™ mimics the finest champagne and leaves you with a golden-hued shimmer from natural mica. Its packed with a flirty effervescent fragrance that evokes the aroma and tickle of champagne bubbles. Plus a special blend of silicons and glycerin keep your skin silky smooth and floral extracts provide vitamins and age-defying antioxidants, adding to the luxurious nature of this lotion.
So if you want to look hot this Holiday Season, be sure to stop into Hollywood Tans and try out these awesome tanning lotions!
Our first new lotion Caliente™ is a sexy new Dark Tanning Bronzer with a hint of Tingle. Packed with bronzers, tan extenders, natural skin conditioners, and a dash of tingle, this spicy and seductive lotion will keep your skin looking perfect for whatever comes your way.
Toast to the Holiday Season with our newest tan accelerator, Bubbly™! Inspired by the elegance and romance of the most luxurious drink in the world, Bubbly™ mimics the finest champagne and leaves you with a golden-hued shimmer from natural mica. Its packed with a flirty effervescent fragrance that evokes the aroma and tickle of champagne bubbles. Plus a special blend of silicons and glycerin keep your skin silky smooth and floral extracts provide vitamins and age-defying antioxidants, adding to the luxurious nature of this lotion.
So if you want to look hot this Holiday Season, be sure to stop into Hollywood Tans and try out these awesome tanning lotions!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Yet Another Article Highlighting the Importance of Sun-derived Vitamin D
Vitamin D research may have doctors prescribing sunshine
The Associated Press
Scientists are excited about a vitamin again. But unlike fads that sizzled and fizzled, the evidence this time is strong and keeps growing.
The vitamin is D, nicknamed the "sunshine vitamin" because the skin makes it from ultraviolet rays. Sunscreen blocks its production, but dermatologists and health agencies have long preached that such lotions are needed to prevent skin cancer.
Now some scientists are questioning that advice.
The reason is that vitamin D increasingly seems important for preventing and even treating many types of cancer. In the last three months alone, four separate studies found it helped protect against lymphoma and cancers of the prostate, lung and, ironically, the skin. The strongest evidence is for colon cancer.
Many people aren't getting enough vitamin D. It's hard to do from food and fortified milk alone, and supplements are problematic. So the thinking is this: Even if too much sun leads to skin cancer, which is rarely deadly, too little sun may be worse.
No one is suggesting that people fry on a beach. But many scientists believe that "safe sun" — 15 minutes or so a few times a week without sunscreen — is not only possible but helpful to health.
One is Dr. Edward Giovannucci, a Harvard University professor of medicine and nutrition who laid out his case in a keynote lecture at a recent American Association for Cancer Research meeting in Anaheim, Calif.
His research suggests that vitamin D might help prevent 30 deaths for each one caused by skin cancer.
"I would challenge anyone to find an area or nutrient or any factor that has such consistent anti-cancer benefits as vitamin D," Giovannucci told the cancer scientists. "The data are really quite remarkable."
The talk so impressed the American Cancer Society's chief epidemiologist, Dr. Michael Thun, that the society is reviewing its sun protection guidelines. "There is now intriguing evidence that vitamin D may have a role in the prevention as well as treatment of certain cancers," Thun said.
Even some dermatologists may be coming around. "I find the evidence to be mounting and increasingly compelling," said Dr. Allan Halpern, dermatology chief at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, who advises several cancer groups.
The dilemma, he said, is a lack of consensus on how much vitamin D is needed or the best way to get it. No source is ideal. Even if sunshine were to be recommended, the amount needed would depend on the season, time of day, where a person lives, skin color and other factors. Thun and others worry that folks might overdo it.
"People tend to go overboard with even a hint of encouragement to get more sun exposure," Thun said, adding that he'd prefer people get more of the nutrient from food or pills.
But this is difficult. Vitamin D occurs naturally in salmon, tuna and other oily fish, and is routinely added to milk. However, diet accounts for very little of the vitamin D circulating in blood, Giovannucci said.
Supplements contain the nutrient, but most use an old form — D-2 — that is far less potent than the more desirable D-3. Multivitamins typically contain only small amounts of D-2 and include vitamin A, which offsets many of D's benefits. As a result, pills might not raise vitamin D levels much at all. Government advisers can't even agree on an RDA, or recommended daily allowance for vitamin D. Instead, they say "adequate intake" is 200 international units a day up to age 50, 400 IUs for ages 50 to 70, and 600 IUs for people over 70. Many scientists think adults need 1,000 IUs a day. Giovannucci's research suggests 1,500 IUs might be needed to significantly curb cancer.
How vitamin D may do this is still under study, but there are lots of reasons to think it can:
-Several studies observing large groups of people found that those with higher vitamin D levels also had lower rates of cancer. For some of these studies, doctors had blood samples to measure vitamin D, making the findings particularly strong. Even so, these studies aren't the gold standard of medical research — a comparison over many years of a large group of people who were given the vitamin with a large group who didn't take it. In the past, the best research has deflated health claims involving other nutrients, including vitamin E and beta carotene.
-Lab and animal studies show that vitamin D stifles abnormal cell growth, helps cells die when they are supposed to, and curbs formation of blood vessels that feed tumors.
-Cancer is more common in the elderly, and the skin makes less vitamin D as people age.
-Blacks have higher rates of cancer than whites and more pigment in their skin, which prevents them from making much vitamin D.
-Vitamin D gets trapped in fat, so obese people have lower blood levels of D. They also have higher rates of cancer.
-Diabetics, too, are prone to cancer, and their damaged kidneys have trouble converting vitamin D into a form the body can use.
-People in the northeastern United States and northerly regions of the globe like Scandinavia have higher cancer rates than those who get more sunshine year-round.
During short winter days, the sun's rays come in at too oblique an angle to spur the skin
to make vitamin D. That is why nutrition experts think vitamin D-3 supplements may be especially helpful during winter, and for dark-skinned people all the time. But too much of the pill variety can cause a dangerous buildup of calcium in the body. The government says 2,000 IUs is the upper daily limit for anyone over a year old.
On the other hand, D from sunshine has no such limit. It's almost impossible to overdose when getting it this way. However, it is possible to get skin cancer. And this is where the dermatology establishment and Dr. Michael Holick part company.
Thirty years ago, Holick helped make the landmark discovery of how vitamin D works. Until last year, he was chief of endocrinology, nutrition and diabetes and a professor of dermatology at Boston University. Then he published a book, "The UV Advantage," urging people to get enough sunlight to make vitamin D.
"I am advocating common sense," not prolonged sunbathing or tanning salons, Holick said.
Skin cancer is rarely fatal, he notes. The most deadly form, melanoma, accounts for only 7,770 of the 570,280 cancer deaths expected to occur in the United States this year.
More than 1 million milder forms of skin cancer will occur, and these are the ones tied to chronic or prolonged suntanning.
Repeated sunburns — especially in childhood and among redheads and very fair-skinned people — have been linked to melanoma, but there is no credible scientific evidence that moderate sun exposure causes it, Holick contends.
"The problem has been that the American Academy of Dermatology has been unchallenged for 20 years," he says. "They have brainwashed the public at every level."
The head of Holick's department, Dr. Barbara Gilchrest, called his book an embarrassment and stripped him of his dermatology professorship, although he kept his other posts.
She also faulted his industry ties. Holick said the school has received $150,000 in grants from the Indoor Tanning Association for his research, far less than the consulting deals and grants that other scientists routinely take from drug companies.
In fact, industry has spent money attacking him. One such statement from the Sun Safety Alliance, funded in part by Coppertone and drug store chains, declared that "sunning to prevent vitamin D deficiency is like smoking to combat anxiety."
Earlier this month, the dermatology academy launched a "Don't Seek the Sun" campaign calling any advice to get sun "irresponsible." It quoted Dr. Vincent DeLeo, a Columbia University dermatologist, as saying: "Under no circumstances should anyone be misled into thinking that natural sunlight or tanning beds are better sources of vitamin D than foods or nutritional supplements."
That opinion is hardly unanimous, though, even among dermatologists.
"The statement that 'no sun exposure is good' I don't think is correct anymore," said Dr. Henry Lim, chairman of dermatology at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit and an academy vice president.
Some wonder if vitamin D may turn out to be like another vitamin, folate. High intake of it was once thought to be important mostly for pregnant women, to prevent birth defects. However, since food makers began adding extra folate to flour in 1998, heart disease, stroke, blood pressure, colon cancer and osteoporosis have all fallen, suggesting the general public may have been folate-deficient after all.
With vitamin D, "some people believe that it is a partial deficiency that increases the cancer risk," said Hector DeLuca, a University of Wisconsin-Madison biochemist who did landmark studies on the nutrient.
About a dozen major studies are under way to test vitamin D's ability to ward off cancer, said Dr. Peter Greenwald, chief of cancer prevention for the National Cancer Institute. Several others are testing its potential to treat the disease. Two recent studies reported encouraging signs in prostate and lung cancer.
As for sunshine, experts recommend moderation until more evidence is in hand.
"The skin can handle it, just like the liver can handle alcohol," said Dr. James Leyden,
professor emeritus of dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania, who has consulted for sunscreen makers.
"I like to have wine with dinner, but I don't think I should drink four bottles a day."
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Need to lose 5lbs instantly? Not a problem.
If you're in desperate need of an immediate shape up, look no further than your nearest Hollywood Tans salon. A tan is the easiest way to instantly look slimmer and more toned; its like getting a week's worth of tough work outs, in one quick session. If you've ever wondered why tans are a must have red carpet accessory, its because the darkening affect accentuates every muscle, even ones you didn't even know you had!
Check out how a great tan makes Cameron Diaz look even hotter!
Check out how a great tan makes Cameron Diaz look even hotter!
Even Jen Aniston relies on a tan to give her red carpet confidence!
So next time you need to look long, lean, and glamorous like your favorite celebs, don't forget to tan!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Naughty or Nice?
Have you been naughty this year? Nice!
Hollywood Tans is rewarding the Naughty and Nice alike with a special holiday gift bag! Starting on Black Friday (November 26th) stop in your local Hollywood Tans salon and pick up your own Naughty or Nice gift bag filled with awesome Hollywood Tans goodies! For $25*, you'll get $70 worth of amazing Hollywood Tans fun, including:
-Special Event lotion packet: Hollywood Tans' new exclusive lotion that contains gold flecks to make you sparkle all holiday season long
-Just Faces lotion: our specially formulated bronzer that is designed to help you achieve clear, glowing skin while still getting a great tan
-Darker Legs lotion: Hollywood Tan's specially designed lotion that targets your legs, helping them tan as efficiently as the rest of your body
-HT Soft Podz: never tan without proper eyewear!
-Hollywood Tans Giftcard*
A basket filled with over $70 worth of Hollywood Tans products, for only $25?! Now that's what I call Naughty AND Nice! They also make a great gift, because who doesn't love the gift that keeps on glowing?
Mark your calendars and make sure to get your Hollywood Tans gift bag, available November 26th!
*price/value varies from salon to salon
Hollywood Tans is rewarding the Naughty and Nice alike with a special holiday gift bag! Starting on Black Friday (November 26th) stop in your local Hollywood Tans salon and pick up your own Naughty or Nice gift bag filled with awesome Hollywood Tans goodies! For $25*, you'll get $70 worth of amazing Hollywood Tans fun, including:
-Special Event lotion packet: Hollywood Tans' new exclusive lotion that contains gold flecks to make you sparkle all holiday season long
-Just Faces lotion: our specially formulated bronzer that is designed to help you achieve clear, glowing skin while still getting a great tan
-Darker Legs lotion: Hollywood Tan's specially designed lotion that targets your legs, helping them tan as efficiently as the rest of your body
-HT Soft Podz: never tan without proper eyewear!
-Hollywood Tans Giftcard*
A basket filled with over $70 worth of Hollywood Tans products, for only $25?! Now that's what I call Naughty AND Nice! They also make a great gift, because who doesn't love the gift that keeps on glowing?
Mark your calendars and make sure to get your Hollywood Tans gift bag, available November 26th!
*price/value varies from salon to salon
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Hollywood Tans goes Posh....Posche Boutitque that is!
Hollywood Tans of Riverdale had the wonderful pleasure of tanning the lovely ladies of Posche Boutique (as seen on everyone's favorite show "The Real Housewives of New Jersey") for their wonderful fashion show last night.
All the model's sported gorgeous Hollywood Tans; some even double dipped, using the awesome Infinity Sun spray and a 3 star UV booth. The ladies, the clothes, and of course their tans were all flawless.
Three of America's favorite Housewives also made an appearance, looking particularly Hollywood glam if I do say so myself. Thankfully for Posche, former Housewife and infamous trouble maker Danielle Staub chose to sit this event out, so the only drama of the night came from the gorgeous clothes on the runway.
Guests at the show also received awesome Hollywood Tans coupons, so they too can look as awesome as the gorgeous ladies of Posche. Overall, it was an amazing night and we're glad Hollywood Tans could be a part of it!
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All the model's sported gorgeous Hollywood Tans; some even double dipped, using the awesome Infinity Sun spray and a 3 star UV booth. The ladies, the clothes, and of course their tans were all flawless.
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The Models were strutting their Hollywood Tans! |
Three of America's favorite Housewives also made an appearance, looking particularly Hollywood glam if I do say so myself. Thankfully for Posche, former Housewife and infamous trouble maker Danielle Staub chose to sit this event out, so the only drama of the night came from the gorgeous clothes on the runway.
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The Real Housewives: Caroline Manzo, Jacqueline Laurita, and Teresa Giudice |
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Teresa Giudice caught by the Hollywood Tans Paparazzi! |
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Monday, November 1, 2010
New November Specials!
The Holiday's are just around the corner and Hollywood Tans wants you to be party ready and beautifully bronzed! Stop by your local Hollywood Tans today and tan for the rest of the year for as low as $39!!!*
*at participating salons, promotion may vary
*at participating salons, promotion may vary
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Eat your way to a gorgeous Tan!
You know that old adage "you are what you eat"?! Well, we're proving that to be true.
Boosting your melanin production is key to helping you get the most out of every tanning session. Melanin are the insoluble pigments that account for the color of your skin.
In humans, those with darker skin have higher amounts of melanin; by contrast, those with less lighter skin have less melanin. Boosting melanin allows for your skin to tan more effectively and retain its gorgeous glow longer.
So how do we boost our melanin? By eating our vitamins of course!
Vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotene are three great nutrients that can help boost your melanin production. Next time you are in the grocery store, stock up on foods like melons, apricots, peaches, carrots, spinach, tomatoes, eggs, and olive oil. Not only will they help you get your melanin up, they're healthy foods too! Integrate these foods into your diet and keep up with your Hollywood Tans regime to get the glamorous, gorgeous tan of your dreams.
So remember, you are what you eat and your tan is too!
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In humans, those with darker skin have higher amounts of melanin; by contrast, those with less lighter skin have less melanin. Boosting melanin allows for your skin to tan more effectively and retain its gorgeous glow longer.
So how do we boost our melanin? By eating our vitamins of course!
Vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotene are three great nutrients that can help boost your melanin production. Next time you are in the grocery store, stock up on foods like melons, apricots, peaches, carrots, spinach, tomatoes, eggs, and olive oil. Not only will they help you get your melanin up, they're healthy foods too! Integrate these foods into your diet and keep up with your Hollywood Tans regime to get the glamorous, gorgeous tan of your dreams.
So remember, you are what you eat and your tan is too!
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
Tanning and Demensia
Can a Tan Stave Off Dementia? Vitamin D and Cognitive Decline
With Alzheimer’s disease affecting 5 million Americans — a rate that the Alzheimer’s Association warns is ballooning — public health experts are scrambling for cost-effective ways to combat this deadly disease. While Alzheimer’s medications remain expensive and largely ineffective in preventing or halting disease progression, an unexpected potential weapon has recently emerged. Research published in the The Archives of Internal Medicine found a strong predictive link between circulating levels of vitamin D and cognitive function in the elderly.
Researchers at Peninsula Medical School measured changes in vitamin D status and cognitive function over an 8 year span in a group of older Italian adults. The researchers divided the volunteers into two groups — one vitamin D deficient and another with adequate vitamin D levels. Vitamin D levels were linked to scores on a cognition test. They found that those with the lowest levels of vitamin D had a 60% greater risk of experiencing “substantial cognitive decline” than those with exceptional vitamin D levels.
These results mirror data from The American Journal of Geriatric Psychology, which found low vitamin D levels were associated with low mood and poor performance on a battery of cognitive tests. Considering that an estimated 1 billion are vitamin D deficient worldwide, these results have potential wide-reaching implications for our aging world. Alzheimer’s already burdens the cash-strapped US health care system, and with Alzheimer’s cases expected to grow to 16 million by 2050, the results of this study couldn’t have come at a more important time. A patient with dementia costs nearly three times the amount in Medicare costs than a similar patient without it.
Vitamin D has a number advantages over the current battery of Alzheimer’s treatments currently available. Firstly, it is cheap. Vitamin D from the sun is the only free supplement available, and even vitamin D capsules are merely pennies per dose. Compare this with prescription Alzhemier’s drugs, which cost upwards of $200 per month, and may not work as well. Most importantly, vitamin D is one of the only natural approaches scientists think have the power to stop Alzheimer’s before it starts. Dollars and cents aside, if taking a highly tolerated supplement like vitamin D can help turn the tide of epidemic-level Alzheimer’s, it could improve the quality of life for millions of seniors around the world.
What does vitamin D — a vitamin widely considered a bone builder — have anything to do with our brains? Scientists are still working on this question, but they postulate that vitamin D may improve blood flow to the brain and clear out toxic build up. Does this mean that preventing, or even better, reversing Alzheimer’s is as simple as getting a tan? Before heading to the nearest beach or tanning booth, remember the link between vitamin D and Alzheimer’s disease is still in its infancy.
There are still many crucial questions that need to be answered before vitamin D can be considered as a practical Alzheimer’s treatment. Until we know the answers to how much vitamin D is needed for prevention or treatment, how do vitamin D and Alzheimer’s interact, and how effective is vitamin D compared to already-available options, vitamin D remains an exciting, but unproven, anti-Alzheimer’s agent. For example, this study only compared the highest vitamin D levels with the lowest. We still do not know what effect vitamin D levels between the two extremes will have on Alzheimer’s risk. Also, no intervention study — a study that gives vitamin D as a treatment — has yet to take place.
On the other hand, vitamin D has been shown to help with a number of other health problems, like diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease. This study just adds another reason to get your vitamin D. To protect your brain, and the rest of your body, continue to follow the current recommendations from vitamin D experts — 1,000 to 5,000 international units (IUs) per day.
References
Alzheimer’s Association (2010). 2010 Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures. Alzheimer’s & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 (2), 158-94 PMID: 20298981
Llewellyn DJ, Lang IA, Langa KM, Muniz-Terrera G, Phillips CL, Cherubini A, Ferrucci L, & Melzer D (2010). Vitamin D and risk of cognitive decline in elderly persons. Archives of internal medicine, 170 (13), 1135-41 PMID: 20625021
Wilkins CH, Sheline YI, Roe CM, Birge SJ, & Morris JC (2006). Vitamin D deficiency is associated with low mood and worse cognitive performance in older adults. The American journal of geriatric psychiatry: official journal of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, 14 (12), 1032-40 PMID: 17138809
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tanning Theory...
I recently was discussing tanning with a few of my girlfriends and one of them gave me the most interesting tanning tip! She swears by applying her tanning lotion three to five hours before she heads to the salon.
The logic behind this is that the lotions work best when they have fully absorbed into your skin. In order to guarantee such, applying lotion ahead of time guarantees that your skin will get the best possible results from the lotion. I have yet to personally test out this tanning theory, but as soon as I can get my butt in a booth, I'll let you know how it goes!
Anyone else ever heard of this theory?!
*Some exciting news is forthcoming, check back soon for October special announcement AND new lotion news!!!
The logic behind this is that the lotions work best when they have fully absorbed into your skin. In order to guarantee such, applying lotion ahead of time guarantees that your skin will get the best possible results from the lotion. I have yet to personally test out this tanning theory, but as soon as I can get my butt in a booth, I'll let you know how it goes!
Anyone else ever heard of this theory?!
*Some exciting news is forthcoming, check back soon for October special announcement AND new lotion news!!!
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tanning Tip!
I've said it before, and I'll say it again: One of the most important keys to achieving a gorgeous glowing skin is keeping your skin clean and hydrated!
As winter approaches, make sure you take extra good care of your skin.
I recommend rotating steaming and facial masks into your weekly routine. Steaming opens up your pores, helping to release toxins trapped deep within your skin, plus it helps hydrate your skin. Facial masks after steaming help draw out all of the excised dirt and toxins released while steaming, leaving your skin healthy and clean.
And always, always moisturize! No matter what your skin type, moisture is key to maintaining fantastic skin, and an even more fantastic tan!
In terms of good products for the winter, I love the Hempz body and facial products. One of my all time favorites is the Hempz Hydro-Balanced Facial Moisturizer. It does a great job keeping your skin soft without feeling greasy or oily.
As winter approaches, make sure you take extra good care of your skin.
I recommend rotating steaming and facial masks into your weekly routine. Steaming opens up your pores, helping to release toxins trapped deep within your skin, plus it helps hydrate your skin. Facial masks after steaming help draw out all of the excised dirt and toxins released while steaming, leaving your skin healthy and clean.
And always, always moisturize! No matter what your skin type, moisture is key to maintaining fantastic skin, and an even more fantastic tan!
In terms of good products for the winter, I love the Hempz body and facial products. One of my all time favorites is the Hempz Hydro-Balanced Facial Moisturizer. It does a great job keeping your skin soft without feeling greasy or oily.
Friday, September 24, 2010
New Study: Sun Exposure May Reduce MS
The research regarding sun exposure continues to yield positive results, linking sun derived Vitamin D with lowered risks of developing Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that is currently affecting 3 million people nationwide.
"According to study co-author Dr. Thomas M. Mack, of the University of Southern California, more and more evidence is found indicating sunlight and/or vitamin D exposure during childhood may play a protective role against multiple sclerosis (MS)."
"The study published in the July 24 issue of Neurology found that among 140 white men and women, those with the highest levels of sunlight-derived vitamin D were 62 percent less likely to have developed MS than those with the lowest levels."
The article notes that the link could be a possible result of sun exposure triggering a beneficial cellular immune response, coupled with the boost in vitamin D production helping to stave off the disease. Click here to read the full article!
"According to study co-author Dr. Thomas M. Mack, of the University of Southern California, more and more evidence is found indicating sunlight and/or vitamin D exposure during childhood may play a protective role against multiple sclerosis (MS)."
"The study published in the July 24 issue of Neurology found that among 140 white men and women, those with the highest levels of sunlight-derived vitamin D were 62 percent less likely to have developed MS than those with the lowest levels."
The article notes that the link could be a possible result of sun exposure triggering a beneficial cellular immune response, coupled with the boost in vitamin D production helping to stave off the disease. Click here to read the full article!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Real Housewives of New Jersey
Can't get enough of the Real Housewive's of New Jersey?! Neither can Hollywood Tans!
And the lucky folks at Hollywood Tans Riverdale got the honor of tanning the wonderful ladies at Posche Boutique in Wayne New Jersey, owned by the fabulous "Kim D"!
"We LOVE Hollywood Tans on rt 23 in Riverdale. We got a custom air brush tan today&it came out amazing!!THANK YOU SO MUCH Dorraine&Amanda<3" -Posche Boutique Twitter
Not only did the ladies look and feel flawless post-tan, they were as fashion forward as ever! You didn't hear it from me but...there may be some more exciting Jersey Housewife collaborations in the future! Stay tuned!
Thanks Posche ladies, we had a blast!!!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Tanning for Testosterone?
It looks like the latest effect of Vitamin D is an increase in testosterone for men!
According to the Natural Health News, researchers first spotted the dramatic effect of Vitamin D in testosterone by comparing testosterone levels in men over aver an extended period of time, nothing that they peaked in summer while they dropped significantly in the winter.
"'Men who ensure that their body is at least sufficiently supplied with vitamin D are doing good for their testosterone levels and their libido among other things,' said Ad Brand of the Netherlands-based Sunlight Research Forum...Vitamin D is now known to not only help the body develop and maintain a healthy skeleton, but also to help regulate the immune system and prevent against chronic health conditions such as heart disease, dementia and cancer."
According to the Natural Health News, researchers first spotted the dramatic effect of Vitamin D in testosterone by comparing testosterone levels in men over aver an extended period of time, nothing that they peaked in summer while they dropped significantly in the winter.
"'Men who ensure that their body is at least sufficiently supplied with vitamin D are doing good for their testosterone levels and their libido among other things,' said Ad Brand of the Netherlands-based Sunlight Research Forum...Vitamin D is now known to not only help the body develop and maintain a healthy skeleton, but also to help regulate the immune system and prevent against chronic health conditions such as heart disease, dementia and cancer."
Thursday, September 2, 2010
And you thought tanning was just for people!
Tanning in Siberia has been taken to the next level; in the region of Altay, the first tanning salon for horses is officially up and running!
That's right: a tanning salon for horses.
Due to the region's lack of sunny days, the horses are not getting their daily dose of Vitamin D. Elite bred horses are now getting the luxury of spending 10 minutes under tanning bulbs (wearing their protective goggles of course!) to help them get shinier, healthier coats.
I guess tanning really is for all shapes and sizes!
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That's right: a tanning salon for horses.
Due to the region's lack of sunny days, the horses are not getting their daily dose of Vitamin D. Elite bred horses are now getting the luxury of spending 10 minutes under tanning bulbs (wearing their protective goggles of course!) to help them get shinier, healthier coats.
I guess tanning really is for all shapes and sizes!
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Magical Mystic
Everyone's doing it! From your favorite celebs to your best friends, Mystic Tans are everywhere! So what's so great about this spray tan wonder?
Firstly, if you're going to go with a sunless tan, Mystic is definitely the best choice. Unlike some greasy self tanning lotions, mystic gives you a head to toe even bronze that won't be streaky or blotchy and will last for up to a week.
Secondly, it's one of the quickest ways to bronze up; 15 seconds on each side and you're done! And you don't need to worry about building up a base tan, you're bronzed and good to go, so if you need a tan fast.
The spray on tanning solution is a combination of bronzers, which you will see almost immediately, and an aloe vera based DHA which darkens over the first few hours and peeks within 24. You can also customize your tan level, allowing you to achieve a superior, natural looking glow. Mystic levels range from "Glow", producing just a hint of color, all the way to "Dark", giving you results 3-5 shades darker.
Here's some great tips to help get the most out of your Mystic:
1. Always shower and exfoliate the night before, so your skin is clean and fresh.
2. Wait to shower for at least 4 hours post Mystic sesh to ensure that your color stays.
3. Stay away from chlorine and salt water if you can; they tend to fade your tan faster.
If you are nervous about the fading process of the tan, there are two options to help even out your tan as it fades. One option is to purchase a great Spray Tan Mist, like Hollywood Tan's Millionaire Mist or Mystic's Perfection. They give you the option of controlling how dark your tan is and you can quickly do-it-yourself to touch up certain areas. Mystic also offers Vanish, a product designed to lighten areas of color and assist in the vanishing of your tan.
So if you're in need a quick and easy tan, stop by your local Hollywood Tans and give Mystic a try! You won't be disappointed!
For more info, check out the Mystic website.
Firstly, if you're going to go with a sunless tan, Mystic is definitely the best choice. Unlike some greasy self tanning lotions, mystic gives you a head to toe even bronze that won't be streaky or blotchy and will last for up to a week.
Secondly, it's one of the quickest ways to bronze up; 15 seconds on each side and you're done! And you don't need to worry about building up a base tan, you're bronzed and good to go, so if you need a tan fast.
The spray on tanning solution is a combination of bronzers, which you will see almost immediately, and an aloe vera based DHA which darkens over the first few hours and peeks within 24. You can also customize your tan level, allowing you to achieve a superior, natural looking glow. Mystic levels range from "Glow", producing just a hint of color, all the way to "Dark", giving you results 3-5 shades darker.
Here's some great tips to help get the most out of your Mystic:
1. Always shower and exfoliate the night before, so your skin is clean and fresh.
2. Wait to shower for at least 4 hours post Mystic sesh to ensure that your color stays.
3. Stay away from chlorine and salt water if you can; they tend to fade your tan faster.
If you are nervous about the fading process of the tan, there are two options to help even out your tan as it fades. One option is to purchase a great Spray Tan Mist, like Hollywood Tan's Millionaire Mist or Mystic's Perfection. They give you the option of controlling how dark your tan is and you can quickly do-it-yourself to touch up certain areas. Mystic also offers Vanish, a product designed to lighten areas of color and assist in the vanishing of your tan.
So if you're in need a quick and easy tan, stop by your local Hollywood Tans and give Mystic a try! You won't be disappointed!
For more info, check out the Mystic website.
September Specials!
Hollywood Tan's is helping you beat those end-of-the-summer-blues with a great special offered through out September!*
Buy tans, get a free gift! What could be better than that?!
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Monday, August 30, 2010
The Naked Truth
To tan naked or not to tan naked; that is the question!
I know that when it comes to the big naked debate, everyone is pretty equally divided, which is fine, no one way is better than the other.
If you choose to make the switch from conservative tanner to tanner in-the-buff, proceed with caution! Never expose the new areas for the same amount of time that you do the old; gradually introduce them to tanning. It's just like building a base tan, the process has to be done gradually in order to produce the best possible results. My suggestion is keep the virgin areas covered until the last 2 minutes of your tanning session. Over time, gradually increase the minutes the new area's are exposed, and soon enough they'll be as beautifully bronzed as the rest of your body.
And remember, be kind to your behind!
I know that when it comes to the big naked debate, everyone is pretty equally divided, which is fine, no one way is better than the other.
If you choose to make the switch from conservative tanner to tanner in-the-buff, proceed with caution! Never expose the new areas for the same amount of time that you do the old; gradually introduce them to tanning. It's just like building a base tan, the process has to be done gradually in order to produce the best possible results. My suggestion is keep the virgin areas covered until the last 2 minutes of your tanning session. Over time, gradually increase the minutes the new area's are exposed, and soon enough they'll be as beautifully bronzed as the rest of your body.
And remember, be kind to your behind!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Weekly Tanning Tip!
Always always always protect your eyes!!!
I cannot stress enough how important wearing protective eye wear is while tanning. Closing your eyes or wearing regular sunglasses will not adequately shield your eyes from any sort of damage.
Fear not, all Hollywood Tans Salons sell FDA compliant eye protection, like our cleverly designed, easy to transport, reusable "Podz", available at your local salon for less than six dollars. And if you forget your "Podz", just ask for "Wink-Ease", little stickers that provide you great protection for less than a buck!
I cannot stress enough how important wearing protective eye wear is while tanning. Closing your eyes or wearing regular sunglasses will not adequately shield your eyes from any sort of damage.
Fear not, all Hollywood Tans Salons sell FDA compliant eye protection, like our cleverly designed, easy to transport, reusable "Podz", available at your local salon for less than six dollars. And if you forget your "Podz", just ask for "Wink-Ease", little stickers that provide you great protection for less than a buck!
Tingle Lotions
Curious about what exactly a "Tingle" lotion is and why they're so popular? Look no further!
In scientific terms the term "tingle" indicates the presence of benzyl or methyl nicotinate, an ingredient that increases the microcirculation in the epidermis, so that more oxygen is absorbed into your skin. Your skin needs oxygen in order to tan, so more oxygen means a darker tan.
Tingles are available in a variety of intensities, so you can choose what level best suits you. And you don't have to use them all over; many of our customers use them just on their legs* or other areas that are more difficult to tan.
*Recommendation: Hollywood Tans "Darker Legs" Custom Bronzer, available with or without tingle!
Tingle's aren't for everyone however, and can be a little weird the first time you try them. I recommend tingles for more experienced tanners or those with a strong base. And if you have sensitive skin, you might want to stick with our tingle free lotions, like "Power Lunch", for a more enjoyable tanning experience!
In scientific terms the term "tingle" indicates the presence of benzyl or methyl nicotinate, an ingredient that increases the microcirculation in the epidermis, so that more oxygen is absorbed into your skin. Your skin needs oxygen in order to tan, so more oxygen means a darker tan.
Tingles are available in a variety of intensities, so you can choose what level best suits you. And you don't have to use them all over; many of our customers use them just on their legs* or other areas that are more difficult to tan.
*Recommendation: Hollywood Tans "Darker Legs" Custom Bronzer, available with or without tingle!
Tingle's aren't for everyone however, and can be a little weird the first time you try them. I recommend tingles for more experienced tanners or those with a strong base. And if you have sensitive skin, you might want to stick with our tingle free lotions, like "Power Lunch", for a more enjoyable tanning experience!
Monday, August 23, 2010
America's Healthiest 10 "Vices" That Are Good For You
CNN just posted an awesome article, urging us to reconsider some of those "bad habits" we all can't seem to quit, including our dependence on that morning cup of joe and our innate urge to take a random day off every now and again. But the best one was by far number 9:
"Pleasure No. 9: Basking in the sun: Bright days really do lift our moods -- sunshine is the ultimate natural antidepressant, triggering our bodies to nip production of the sleep-stimulating hormone melatonin so we're alert, energized, and ready to face the day. Exposing bare skin to the sun also triggers the synthesis of vitamin D, a hormone that may reduce your risks for cancer, heart disease, fragile bones, and other problems."
So tan on my friends!
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"Pleasure No. 9: Basking in the sun: Bright days really do lift our moods -- sunshine is the ultimate natural antidepressant, triggering our bodies to nip production of the sleep-stimulating hormone melatonin so we're alert, energized, and ready to face the day. Exposing bare skin to the sun also triggers the synthesis of vitamin D, a hormone that may reduce your risks for cancer, heart disease, fragile bones, and other problems."
So tan on my friends!
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Weekly Tanning Tip!
You want to get the most out of your tan, so make sure you're tanning ready before and after your trip to Hollywood Tans!
Before you tan, always make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated. Use a gentle soap or body wash and a great exfoliator to ensure that your skin is ready to get the best tan possible.
Before you tan, always make sure your skin is clean and exfoliated. Use a gentle soap or body wash and a great exfoliator to ensure that your skin is ready to get the best tan possible.
Discounted Tanning in August!
Head on over to Hollywood Tans for awesome discounts on tanning packages throughout the month of August! But hurry, a deal like this won't last forever!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Gwyneth Paltrow's Sunny Disposition
Gwyneth Paltrow was recently diagnosed with the onset of osteopenia, a bone disorder in which mineral density is lower than normal. So what is the best treatment for this dabilitating issue?
The sun of course!
"I suffered a pretty severe Tibial plateau fracture a few years ago (requiring surgery) which led the orthopaedic surgeon to give me a bone scan, at which point it was discovered I had the beginning stages of osteopenia," said Paltrow.
"This led my doctors in New York to test my Vitamin D levels, which turned out to be the lowest they had ever seen, not a good thing. I went on a prescription strength level of Vitamin D and was told to spend a bit of time in the sun!" she added.
The hot mom of two - daughter Apple, six, and four-year-old son Moses, admitted that the advice left her "confused" as she had always been told to stay out of the sun.
"I was curious if this was safe, having been told for years to stay away from its dangerous rays, not to mention a tad bit confused," said Paltrow. However, after following the doctor's advice, and soaking up some well needed rays, the blonde beauty managed to reverse her Vitamin D deficiency, and looks hotter than ever!
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