Fake tanning lotions are popular among young women

Fake tanning products are used by around nine per cent of the population over the age of 18 years, according to one recent South Australian study.

Some other statistics from the study include: Women aged between 18 and 24 years are most likely to use fake tanning products (28 per cent).

People with per annum household incomes of $40,000 and over are more likely to use fake tanning products.

People whose skin tends to burn in the sun are more likely to use fake tanning lotions than people whose skin turns brown.

Cosmetics Protects Against Bruises, Wrinkles

Bruises
Older people may bruise more easily than younger people. And, it can take longer for the bruises to heal. Some medicines or illnesses cause easier bruising. If you see bruises and you don’t know how you got them, especially on parts of your body usually covered by clothing, see your doctor.

Wrinkles
Over time, skin begins to wrinkle. Things in the environment, like ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun, make the skin less elastic. Gravity can cause skin to sag and wrinkle.

Certain habits like frowning also wrinkle the skin. Some of these habits are easier to change than others. You may not be able to change how you lie when you sleep, but you can quit smoking. Not smoking is a great way to prevent wrinkles.

A lot of claims are made about how to make wrinkles go away. Not all of them work. Some can be painful or even dangerous and many must be done by the doctor. Talk with a doctor specially trained in skin problems (a dermatologist) or your regular doctor if you are worried about wrinkles.

Dry Skin and Itching

Many older people suffer from dry skin, often on their lower legs, elbows, and lower arms. Dry skin feels rough and scaly. There are many possible reasons for dry skin, such as:

Not drinking enough liquids
Staying out in the sun
Being in very dry air
Smoking
Having stress

Losing sweat and oil glands (common with age) Dry skin also can be caused by health problems, such as diabetes or kidney disease. Using too much soap, antiperspirant, or perfume and taking hot baths will make dry skin worse.

Because older people have thinner skin, scratching itches can cause bleeding that can lead to infection. Some medicines make the skin itchier. Itching can cause sleep problems. If your skin is very dry and itchy, see your doctor.

Moisturizers like lotions, creams, or ointments can soothe dry, itchy skin. They should be used everyday. Try taking fewer baths and using milder soap to help your dry skin. Warm water is better than hot water for your skin. Some people find that a humidifier (an appliance that adds moisture to a room) helps.

Skin Care and Aging

Amy had always been proud of her skin, especially her summer tan. But as she grew older, she saw she was getting more fine lines and wrinkles. She began to worry about what other skin problems she may have. What were those brown spots on her hands and arms?

Your skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. Your veins and bones can be seen more easily. Scratches, cuts, or bumps can take longer to heal. Years of sun tanning or being out in the sunlight for a long time that lead to wrinkles, dryness, age spots, and even cancer. But there are things you can do to help your skin.

Quick and Easy Designs for Stylish Nails

Are you getting ready for hot date or job interview or wedding or casual night out, and then follow the quick and easy tips to design your nail

Choose colors that complements with your clothing and other cosmetics. Pick a shade that appears with the design or shade exciting.

Grasp the attention by impressing with wild or crazy styles of zebra stripes, metallic glints and others.

The quick version of French manicure can be used by painting the base coat of the nails in neutral tone such as salmon color. Paint the nails carefully and uniformly that enhances the style of nail.

If your nail wants to look glitter and glamour, then choose the base color for all nails to complement the outfits. Allow the coat to dry for sometimes and then polish with another coat, if interested.

Apply clear coat to the nail each day to protect the polish from chipping. Try new styles and be creative.

Tips to Keep Nails Strong and Healthy

Nail enhances the beauty of women. There are more number of tips offered to keep the nails stronger and sexy. When you write things on note, punch a phone number into cell, wash vessels, while ironing, cleaning windows or any other sort of work, take care of the nails.

To have healthy nails, apply speed dry nail polish. Also, drink lot of water that helps to maintain healthy nails. Have a balanced diet with required vitamins or supplements.

The fingernails count responsible for the health and diet. On daily basis, touch up the manicure to prevent chips or cracks. Increase the amount of calcium of the diet.

Use products that contain alcohol, perfumed lotions, sparingly, so that breaking nails can be prone. To prevent, breaking nails avoid using the nails as tool.

Tips for Hair Grooming

Hair grooming is an important criterion that should be considered for hair conditioning. Make use of some of the tips for hair grooming

Apply shampoo and conditioner that suits the hair type. Choose a product that is best for conditioning without any harsh detergent like sulfates. Regular hair washing is good for hair to some extent, but with shampoos or conditioners then it obviously harms your hair.

Don’t make use of too much conditioner. Apply as per oily or dry hair, so that the conditioner may protect the hair.

Ingredients like coconut oil used in conditioners moisturizes the hair and makes your hair soft smooth and soothe the scalp.

Eggs is said to be one of the best moisturizer for dry hair. Even olive oil is considered to be good conditioner.

Massage the scalp with fingertips, so that blood circulates to the scalp. To make hair soft, shiny after washing, blot with towel and then separate with wide toothed comb.