Cate Blanchett Has A DIY Beauty Secret for Great Skin

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by Caroline Murray
Summer is the season for finding a good face scrub, but hunting down the right product can be tough. Or so Cate Blanchett says, which is why she whips up her own, homemade face scrub. The magic formula? A nutritious mix of oils, fruit juice and salt that gives her that glowing complexion.
“Olive and macadamia oils are really good for your complexion. Put one of them on in the shower and they make your skin zing,” Cate told the British edition of InStyle magazine. “I incorporate them into a homemade scrub with grapefruit juice and sea salt–a beauty trick taught to me by a friend of mine.”

At 43, the Benjamin Button star says her skin looks better than ever, and we have to say we agree. “I feel like my skin has looked its best in the past 10 years in terms of stability and how even it is, purely because I have maintained a good regime with amazing products,” Cate said. “And they have to work hard with all the abuse it gets, what with lack of sleep, my children and a busy schedule.”
Some of her favorite beauty products? Basically anything by Tom Ford.
“People always ask me who my beauty icon is–and it’s Tom Ford. He always looks superb and his make-up range is to die for.”
We love to hear that celebs, who have more than enough money to hunt down a good skincare product, have some DIY beauty tricks up their sleeves. Do you have any go-to home skincare remedies?

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Another Jaw-Dropping Beautiful Kona Tanning Bride, AND Mother-of-the-Bride!

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The lovely Aurora and Linda - what a sight!
We just received the most beautiful thank you note from one of our lovely Mothers-of-the-Bride, Linda!  Thank you so much, and you both look INCREDIBLE!!


Kona Tanning Company has seen numerous benefits to working in Hollywood and Fashion, but what we love most is what we learn about optical illusions - from behind the camera! One of our favorite Hollywood producers explained that our tan allowed for consistent skin tone in his cast, tricking the eye into believing the two main characters had a deeper emotional relationship. In other words, when filming or photographing, having the same undertones in your skin as your counterpart results in the feeling of a deeper connection. 

Imagine...looking MORE IN LOVE in your engagement and wedding photos!

In homage to this theory, Kona Tanning now offers couples tanning appointments, because it just doesn't get any better than tanning together. We recommend getting a patch test or trial tan at least two weeks prior to tanning for the big day. Brides, please schedule your tans no sooner than three days before your wedding day. 

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Eyelash Perms in Orange County? Yep! | OC Weekly

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Eyelash Perms? Yep

[Trendzilla] The FDA might not approve, but you do end up with curlier lashes


By VICKIE CHANG 
Look out, gals, it’s something else you didn’t know about to spend your money on: eyelash perming.
Though the practice has been around for ages in Asian countries, eyelash perming has only made its way Stateside this past decade. In fact, you might be hard-pressed to find a salon that offers such a service.Did your eyeballs just retract themselves into their sockets? Sorry.
It’s simple: Your lashes are first cleaned and dried. As you keep your eyes shut, a small foam or cotton rod covered with a delicate adhesive is carefully applied to the skin just above your lash line. Next, the beautician pushes your lashes down to wrap across the rod and applies a perming solution to the lashes, and then covers the whole thing in aSaran Wrap-like material. You marinate for a while; next, a neutralizing conditioner is painted on. The Saran Wrap goes back on, you continue marination, and that’s it. The whole procedure is normally completed within 45 minutes.
For anywhere up to three months, you can put away that eyelash curler—and maybe even that mascara—as your lashes will remained curled skyward without any effort. Result? Brighter, more awake, even more youthful eyes. As your lashes grow and fall out, results will become less and less noticeable.
There’s just one tiny thing: Eyelash perming, in addition to similar procedures such as eyebrow and eyelash tinting, has not yet been approved by the FDA. While many women have had eyelash perms, eyebrow tints and the like done frequently without problem, a careless beautician could conceivably get those chemicals in your eyes. And if you already have dry, brittle lashes, lash loss or breakage is also a possibility.
Yes, I’ve had an eyelash perm done before, and yes, the results are pretty enviable.
It’s just another thing to add to the list that women risk in pursuit of beauty: permanent make-up tattooed on faces; implants here, there and everywhere; lipo, etc.
And we previously discussed Latisse, the drug applied externally to encourage longer, thicker lashes . . . which also might potentially increase brown iris pigmentation in light-colored eyes.
If you’re still interested in eyelash perming, there are a couple of beauty salons offering the procedure here in Orange County:
Many gals I know swear by those offered at Atlas Studio, which is a Japanese nail salon offering some astounding, heavily decorated manicures the Japanese have come to be known for. 2971 Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa, (714) 429-1048; www.atlasstudiousa.com. $35, includes post-perm-care treatment.
And while I've only been here for the (awesome) facials, Yuzuki Salon is another Japanese spa and salon that offers eyelash perms. Be aware that the English here is limited, but staff members are polite and incredibly attentive. 2072 Orchard Dr., Newport Beach, (949) 833-3332; yuzukisalon.com. $38.
This column appeared in print as "Lashing Out."  Original post:  http://www.ocweekly.com/2010-04-29/culture/trendzilla-eyelash-perms/

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Wacky Beauty Tips That Work | Cosmopolitan Magazine

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We've all heard of great DIY tricks for the home (so what if I used toothpaste to fill in nail holes in my first apartment?!), and we're sure you've heard as many beauty tricks as we have - but these ones actually work!  Found on the Cosmopolitan website, we're completely sold.  Give them a whirl and let us know what you think! 


1) Powder Your Roots
If your hairline starts to look greasy, dig up a big, fluffy makeup brush, and dip it into a pot of loose powder. Tap it once on the back of your hand to remove the excess, then dust it over your roots. It mops up oil and blends into your strands, so no one will know you didn't shower.

2) Scent Strands with Perfume
Spray a light shot of fragrance into the bristles. Run it through strands from roots to ends and your hair will smell amazing throughout the day.

3) Cure Calluses with Vaseline
Slather on the petroleum jelly, and put on socks before bed to dissolve tough calluses overnight.

4) Spot-Treat Smudges
Dip a cotton swab in eye-makeup remover, and trace it along your lids to erase any slipups or goofs when there's no time to redo your whole look.

5) Fix a Flushed Face
If you turn red and stay that way after exercising (like seriously red for hours, even though you're healthy and hydrated), take an antihistamine like Benadryl when you leave the gym to reduce redness.

6) Soften Your Bod with Avocado
Take a ripe avocado, remove the pit and skin, and mash it up in a bowl. Slather it all over your body, let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse off. Your skin will be sooo soft — avocado is a natural moisturizer.

7) Super-Glue a Nail
Instead of tearing off your nail when it breaks, put a tiny dab of Super Glue over the split, and paint a generous layer of your favorite nailpolish shade over it. Go for an opaque option (like red, purple, or coral) to camouflage and seal the crack.

8) Use Makeup Remover on Stubborn Lipstick
Don't try to rub off red lipstick (which makes it smear across your mouth — not so sexy). Instead, take a cotton ball or tissue, dip it in makeup remover, and just dab to erase the dark stain fast.

9) Tame Brows with Eye Cream
Pat any kind of rich eye cream over brows to help keep them hydrated and banish those icky white specks that look like dandruff.

10) Buff with Baking Soda
If you find yourself streaking (not glowing) after applying self-tanner, put some baking soda on a loofah, and scrub away the stripes.

11) Brush on Hair Spray
For the final step of your blow-dry, spray hair spray onto your brush, and run it through strands from roots to tips. This way, your do isn't so plastered and stiff but still holds volume and shine.

12) Boost Body Lotion with Baby Oil
If you're craving shiny legs that aren't greasy, blend a drop of baby oil into your normal body lotion for extra luster.

13) Dab Essential Oil on a Hangnail
Put on apricot oil, the kind found in health-food stores, to protect cuticles from turning rough and raggedy.

14) Quell a Cold Sore with Cream
When a cold sore is coming on, dab a bit of thick moisturizer, like Aquaphor, over it to prevent it from getting worse.

15) Freeze Your Eyeliner
If the tip of your eyeliner pencil crumbles and smears on your lids, store the liner in the freezer for 15 minutes before use so the tip is firm and goes across your skin smoothly.

16) Use Toothpaste on a Zit
Use just a pea-size amount. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the oil so the pimple won't get more clogged, then wash off.

17) Heat Up Your Curler
If you have stick-straight lashes, try blasting your metal eyelash curler with a hair dryer for a couple seconds to heat it up so your lashes bend more easily. And use a waterproof mascara. The formula dries faster than other mascaras, so it sets the curl more effectively.

18) Use Soap Without Water
You know those fancy bars that are actually too pretty to use? Toss them in your underwear or tee-shirt drawers to make your skin smell delicious.

19) Groom Brows with a Toothbrush
Mist an (unused!) toothbrush or eyebrow comb with hair spray to help flatten and tame unruly brows.

20) Put Diaper-Rash Cream on Dry Spots
Slather on a thick layer of diaper-rash cream to heal cracked elbows and feet.

21) Lubricate Your Lashes
An easy way to draw attention to your eyes without putting on a pile of makeup is to comb petroleum jelly lightly through the tips of eyelashes to get a sexy, subtle sparkle.

22) Steamroll Flyaways
Spray on hair spray, then roll the can over your strands. The round bottle fits the curved shape of your head, locks in the spray, and flattens out frizz.

23) Spike Lotion with Bronzer
If you don't have time to book a self-tanning session, mix a few pumps of body bronzer with regular hand lotion and pat it on your legs for a gradual dose of sexy, beachy color.

24) Air-Dry Your Curls
Let your hair dry indoors before going out in the cold. The curls will be really bouncy and piecey-perfect.

25) Press a Tea Bag on Splotches
If your skin is sensitive or just looking irritated and puffy for some reason, steep a bag of green tea for a minute or two, let it cool down, and dab it over your face. The antioxidants in the tea take down inflammation.

26) Shave with Conditioner
Ran out of shaving cream? Do double duty by coating your stems with a thick hair conditioner. It softens the hair so it's easier to shave off and makes legs feel amazingly silky.

27) Amp Shine with Vinegar
Mix one part vinegar with four parts carbonated water, and soak dry hair. Leave on for 15 minutes before you shampoo to lock in shine and combat dullness.

28) Exfoliate Your Pits
If your underarms start to look dry and flaky, an easy trick is to exfoliate them with a gentle face scrub to keep that skin pretty when going sleeveless.

29) Customize Your Body Lotion
Instead of shelling out for an expensive perfumed body product, you can make your own by pouring a few drops of fragrance into any scent-free lotion. Rub it on-the scent will last for hours.

30) "Brush" with Mouthwash
If you're too wiped out after a late night of partying to clean your teeth, rinse with water and mouthwash, then use a dry toothbrush on the area where your teeth hit your gums.

31) Make an Egg-White Mask
To revive tired, dull skin without hitting the spa table, try this: Crack open an egg in a bowl, separate the yolk, and use the egg whites to make a face mask. The proteins help to heal and restore skin's moisture. Leave it on for five minutes, and rinse off.

32) Dry Sensitive Skin with T.P.
Instead of drying your face with a scratchy towel, pat with toilet paper-it's ultrasoft on delicate skin (and bums!).
Source:   http://www.cosmopolitan.com/hairstyles-beauty/skin-care-makeup/Wacky-Beauty-Tips-That-Work 


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Great Candid From Lingerie Football League's Calendar Photoshoot

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Pictured from Left to Right, Paula Lema, Kona Katie, Heather Theisen, Jaimarie, Nikki Zeno, Rain Clair.

We just found this great candid from the Lingerie Bowl's Calendar Photoshoot at The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum!  All tans by Kona Tanning Company.


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The Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner - Suitable For All Ethnicities

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The Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner:  Suitable for all ethnicities

One beautiful thing about the Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner, is that it makes all skin types GLOW!  Clients of all ethnicities enjoy this sunless tanner's golden shimmer dust, delicious scent, and natural, bronzey color.  Not to mention the instant tint, which gives extra ease and precision during application. On the Kona Tanning website, at-home sunless tanners can also find tips and tricks prepared by professional makeup artists, making home application a staple in your regular beauty regime. 

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6 Foods That May Help You Look Younger | MyThirtySpot.com

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In the spirit of trying to eat healthier (New Year's Resolution still going strong...), I just had to repost this!  I'm adding each of these to my default grocery list, and I'll be reviewing my Dirty Dozen list for the best foods that are worth buying organic. 

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According to MSN Health & Fitness, researchers say the key nutrients in certain foods will help you look younger. My only complaint is I don't seem to see nachos and beer on this list.

1. Blood oranges. These fruits are full of antioxidants which decrease aging, increase collagen production and thicken the skin.

2. Shellfish. The fatty acids in shellfish nourish the skin, help maintain skin integrity and keep skin cells performing optimally.

3. Dandelion, turnip and mustard greens. Eating these slightly bitter greens has been shown to lessen your sweet tooth.

4. Oregano, thyme and parsley. If you have puffy bags under your eyes in the morning, you are likely consuming too much sodium. Instead of salt, season your meals with herbs and spices such as oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley and garlic.

5. Crunchy vegetables. Celery, carrots, string beans and cauliflower contain cellulose, which helps scrub stains from your teeth — giving you a whiter, brighter smile.

6. Almond milk. Doctors say almond milk is a nutritious dairy alternative because of its high levels of magnesium, potassium, manganese, copper, vitamin E, selenium and calcium. It’s natural fatty acids will keep your mind sharp, your immune system strong and your skin glowing.


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We're Back From New York Fashion Week, and Ready to Tan You!

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We're back from New York Fashion Week, and ready to tan you!  

Purchase 2 Tans for $100 through September 22nd, and redeem at any time - your tans will never expire!  Stock up, or even give as gifts!  But hurry - this offer is only available through the last day of Summer.



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Kona Tanning is at New York Fashion Week - Spring / Summer 2013

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New York City is humming with excitement as Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week is well underway!  Team Kona celebrated Fashion's Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue with Tom Pecheux, and Victoria's Secret Soho with Alessandra Ambrosio.  Kona Katie worked on Tom's body makeup team with Alessandra at the 2009 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, so it was great to reunite with a great makeup icon, and a great leader!  The humid September weather has left a lot to be desired, so indoor air conditioning has been a staple to keep makeup from running.  Designers didn't seem to get that memo until the weather had cooled, though.

Our work for the week is just about done, so we're looking forward to seeing the annual September 11th memorial, and taking a moment to pay our respects to the victims.  New York is always wonderful to visit, but we're looking forward to getting back to home sweet home! :o)

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