Tanning Clinics – Is it safe?

Sunless tanning are in demand nowadays.  If you don’t want to be exposed to too much sun but still want that sun-kissed glow then it’s the right thing for you. However, is it really safe to choose indoor tanning?

When natural sunlight is hard to be seen, it might be tempting to replace time in the sun with a quick visit to a tanning bed.  But does tanning clinics provide the same healthy benefits as sunlight?  Particularly, are tanning beds a safe source of vitamin D?


Tanning salons might like you to believe they are. Don’t be fooled and be cautious. Tanning indoors is not a good source of vitamin D. The reason is because of the harmful characteristics and effects of ultraviolet light rays, and the effects they have on the body.

Tanning salons are more concerned with UVA rays.  These UVA rays create the bronze-brown tan coveted by most salon-goers.  Most tanning salons regulate their beds to emit approximately 95% of UVA rays. It maximizes the tanning effects of the booth and minimizes the risk of burning. Unfortunately, it also minimizes the amount of vitamin D that can be used in proportion to the exposure to damaging UVA rays.




There are also studies that explain that indoor tanning devices increased risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer. So before trying or considering indoor tanning, be aware of the benefits it can give your skin and your body. 

It is still advisable to just go to the beach, wear a bikini and get natural tan. Spending time in the sun can supply the body with vitamin D which is essential in helping to defend against depression, heart disease, stroke, cancer and osteoporosis.  

Natural way is still the best way. 

The Convenience of Online Shopping

Internet and Shopping goes hand in hand nowadays and that’s what you call Online Shopping.  It is where you shop or search the web with online stores or apps without the hassle of walking, waiting in long lines and traffic.  You can now purchase almost everything online. From expensive clothing and bags, beauty products, gadgets and even airplane tickets.  With unlimited opportunities that online shopping offers, you can find exactly what you need and what you cannot find in stores, if you know how and where to search that product.

Here are 3 benefits of online shopping which is so liked by many:

        Time saver
You can now shop anywhere and at any time! Online shops are available 24 hours daily.  So instead of driving around and wasting time, you can now just sit in the front of your laptop and shop, or even by using your smartphones and experience “no pollution” shopping.  This is especially useful for moms with small children, home buddies, busy couples, or simply in times of inclement weather. Who would have thought that you can now shop even before bedtime just wearing your pj’s? 

Pricing and Discounts
A lot of people are fascinated with cheap and great deals from online stores; many products
can be found at very attractive prices and sometimes even below the wholesale price.  They also offer great discounts and rebates as well.

Privacy
Some things are better done in private.  Online shops are also known for discreet purchases like sexy lingerie, swim wears, adult stuff and so on.  This allows customers to buy garments of their choice without the embarrassment that someone might be looking and watching them. 

Great isn’t it? Now that you know why almost everyone around the world prefers online shopping, you have to decide for yourself if these benefits are sufficient to decide and start buying online and be worry free.

Beauty Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is now name-dropped as “the healthiest oil on earth. 

It was recently endorsed by Miranda Kerr as her latest must-have beauty product.  And the most obsessed beauty regimen by Hollywood women like Madonna and Demi Moore.  

Never mind that it is found in the kitchen or in a local health food store because based on research here are the 5 most known benefits why coconut oil is now a woman best go-to beauty buddy.

Hair Conditioner

     A lot of experts say that coconut oil is the best to use for dry, damaged and

frizzy hairs.  It helps moisturize the hair as its natural oils repels water and prevent frizz.  

It also penetrates hair better and prevents protein loss than mineral and sunflower oil.  It also helps

scalp from the harmful and drying effects of the UV rays.  So if you love the beach and

sunbathing much, do not forget to bring coconut oil with you.

Makeup Remover 

It is the best makeup remover because coconut oil cleanses dirt and

pollution from skin.  The makeup from a whole busy day at the office including waterproof mascara just melts away. 

No hassle unlike most chemical made makeup removers.  Plus with the

coconut oil's antibacterial elements, it leaves skin soft and and enhances its natural glow.

Skin moisturizer 

Ever wonder why South Indian women have clear, flawless skin?  

Their secret is coconut oil.  Since it is known as the “all-in-one” beauty product, coconut oil has a lot of benefits to our skin.  It can be used as skin moisturizer at daytime and night cream during

bedtime.  It is very good at hydrating skin and also flushes impurities away.  

It also soothes bug bites, speeds  healing, helps with rashes, gets rid of flaking skin, softens and shrinks wrinkles, protects against sun damage, keeps tans longer, acts as an antioxidant to prevent cellular aging,

and so much more.

Lip Balm 

Chappy lips can be healed with coconut oil.  It acts as a softening agent and also has

SPF to protect dry lips.

Weight Loss 

An interesting fact about coconut oil is that although it is a fat, it actually helps

with weight loss.  Because it contains healthy medium chain fatty acids rather than long chain

fatty acids like some other commonly used oils, the body uses coconut oil for energy and does

not store much of it as fat.  In this way, it helps to boost the metabolism and control cravings.

It’s good to know that we have natural substance like coconut oil that can be much help and use. 

Stay fit and live healthy.