How To Keep The Bottoms Of Your Feet Clean When Spray Tanning


What do you think of when you hear "spray tan feet?"  Do super-dark (and I mean DARK!) bottoms of your feet ring a bell?  At Kona Tanning Company we learned early that standing on a damp towel prevents tanning solution from absorbing into the feet.  Tanning from home with a self-tanning lotion or bronzing spray?  The damp towel will also work wonders for you!  Just be careful when you're discarding the towel, as water splashes are a totally different can of worms! 

So dampen those towels and tan away!




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Men, This Applies To You Too - Identify Your Skin Type Before You Treat It




Your skin probably doesn't fall into the category you think it does, but knowing whether you're dry, oily, sensitive, or a combination can stop breakouts, bring life to dull skin, and even prevent early aging. Don't buy another cream or cleanser without reading our quick run-down:
Skin Type: Oily 
Skin becomes shiny and greasy throughout the day and pores are visibly large.

What to Do: Use a cleanser with salicylic acid to unclog pores and reduce oil production and don't skimp on moisturizer—your skin is producing oil because it isn't properly hydrated. Pick one that's oil-free.

Skin Type: Dry 
Skin feels tight and rough and sometimes flakes or turns red from irritation.

What to Do: Soothe and nourish skin with a face cleanser that has hydrating essential oils. A gentle scrub used a few times a week will help skin shed dead, flaky cells. A rich moisturizer, plus a a weekly hydration mask, will boost your natural glow. Dry skin is a hotbed for fine lines and wrinkles, so look for products labeled as antiagers.

Skin Type: Normal
Skin has an even tone and texture and pores are small.

What to Do:Find a routine that works and stick with it. Use a general cleanser and moisturizer daily and exfoliate a few times a week to prevent the buildup of dead skin.

Skin Type: Sensitive
Skin is easily irritated by products and prone to occasional breakouts or rashes.

What to Do:
Prevent irritation by sticking with gentle products that are fragrance-free and have all-natural ingredients. Skip the tough scrubs, too.

Skin Type: Combination
Forehead, nose, and chin areas tend to be oily, while cheeks and eyes are dry.

What to Do:Follow the basic guidelines for normal skin, but add a weekly clay mask to just the oily T-zone areas. Use a heavier eye cream under the eyes and on cheeks and a lighter moisturizer for the rest of the face.
About the Author: The Motley is a skillfully curated online apothecary for men. Check here for new weekly posts on everything you need to know about grooming.


Read More http://www.details.com/blogs/daily-details/2012/10/do-you-even-know-what-skin-type-you-have.html#ixzz2B6mtqHu3






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Fatigue Facts: 5 Things That Make You Tired


Your extreme fatigue might be coming from one of these energy suckers

By Eliana Osborn
SEEIT,SHAREIT!
1. Dehydration
It turns out that even moderate dehydration (which results in the loss of 3 percent of your body weight) can make you feel mentally sluggish and mess with your concentration. The next time you're feeling foggy or lightheaded, don't just assume you're in serious need of some food. Try downing a glass or two of water.

2. Cell Phones
Checking your cell before bed amps up brain activity, making it harder to doze off. Plus, any electronic gadget's artificial blue light can suppress the sleep hormone melatonin. A 2011 poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that 20 percent of people ages 19 to 29 are awakened by a call, text, or e-mail at least a few nights a week. Power it down well before bedtime.

3. Medication
Many drugs have veiled energy-sapping side effects. Chief among them are some classes of antidepressants and certain beta-blockers used to prevent migraines or treat high blood pressure. If you start a new med and feel more lethargic than usual, see your doctor for an alternative. (If there isn't one, take your dose right before bed.)

4. Overtraining
While working out zaps the stress hormone cortisol, prolonged sweat sessions—like, for example, regularly running for more than 30 minutes at a steady rate—can actually rev cortisol production. Interval training (bursts of intense activity) combined with strength training (free-weight and body-weight moves) helps keep cortisol in check.

5. Low Iron
The mineral shuttles oxygen around your body and removes waste from your cells. If you're not getting around 18 milligrams a day, your body struggles to function properly and you can feel worn out; low iron levels in your diet can cause iron deficiency anemia. If you feel sluggish, ask your doctor for a simple blood test to see if you should be taking a supplement.


Read more at Women's Health: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/taking-energy#ixzz2BMw6WgaB





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2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Flashback - Tan by Kona Tanning - Model Ieva Laguna

Model Ieva Laguna for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011 - Tanned by Kona Katie

The countdown has begun for the 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and Team Kona is rapidly packing their bags for New York City!  Keep an eye on their Facebook Page for photos and tweets LIVE from the show!

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We're Off To The Big Apple For The 2012 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show



Team Kona is packing its mobile kits for New York City this week!  

Kona Katie has signed on as body makeup artist for the annual Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and before the show, will be seeing models for their very own supermodel "Kona Tans."  With filming on November 7th, and the air date all the way on December 4th, you'll definitely want to keep an eye on our FacebookTwitter, and Blog
for backstage candids live from the show.  

See you on the runway!    






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Throwback Thursday: Fashion & Bikini Model Mala Lemnah for Kona Tanning




Model:  Mala Lemnah
Tan:  Kona Katie

One of our favorites for Throwback Thursday!  We love Mala!



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MomTrends.com Reviews the NEW Kona Tanning Gradual Tanner


A special Thank You to MomTrends.com for their wonderful review of our Gradual Tanner!  We love their website, so this was an extra special treat for Team Kona - thank you, Cheryl at MomTrends!



There’s nothing scarier this Halloween season…OK any season…than a faux tan gone awry. Orange streaks that make even a Jack-o-lantern blush. They’re the worst. But oh-so common as we slough off our regular sun-kissed glow. Seems we panic and, steeped in the belief that we have reached zombie-level pail, we reach for a bottle of the brown. Frightening.
It used to be that only models and celebs living in SoCal could take advantage of Kona Tanning’s coveted airbrush tans. Now you can at least get that same streakless and natural color because they just launched a Gradual Tanner. Now we can all stop frightening others with our healthy sunless tans.
It’s a thin caramel liquid that starts off with a gold shimmer (there’s actual gold glitter in it, but not in a Solid Gold Dancer sort of way) and it smells amazing. A warm vanilla instead of that formulated stink that most sunless tanners have.
The streak-free color comes from DHA, a colorless chemical derived from beets and sugarcane. The formula also has a fantastic blend of rich emollients, vitamins, antioxidants and fortifying botanicals to protect and hydrate your skin, so you don’t get that dry feeling that most tanners leave you with. Think chamomile for a soothing and calming treatment, Sunflower Oil for treating dry, weathered, aged, and damaged skin, and Pro Vitamin B5 for intense hydration.
As the color is gradual, so are the other benefits to your skin. The thyme and grapefruit seed extract provide super anti-oxidant properties and encourage cellular repair to assist in promoting a youthful appearance.
You can use it evenly on skin as you would your daily moisturizer. Exfoliate first of course – a good dry brush before your shower is best. Then once you step out of the shower, dab your skin dry. It actually blends best on damp skin, so start applying from the bottom up in small, circular motions with your hands.
Now the only thing scaring us this Halloween is Sandy and that pasty pale ghost showing up on your door for all your Tootsie Rolls. Happy Halloween, everyone!
Kona is available at http://www.konatanningcompany.com for $35.



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Beauty Bites for Winter Skin


RECIPES GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN


Wonderful post from Easy Living Magazine in the UK:

Wondering what is good for skin food-wise? We know more than anyone that the right beauty products can make a huge difference to your appearance, keeping you looking young, glowing and glossy. But the key to maintaining that bright eyed, bushy tailed look really starts from the inside: your diet. What we eat affects how we look and the right foods can make all the difference. So we've pulled together our favorite good skin food and healthy recipes, from Omega-3 rich fish, essential grains and antioxidant heavy vegetables like carrots and tomatoes, to the humble squash which is packed with collagen building nutrients. All of these ideas are good for skin, and in no time you'll have a radiant complexion, glossy hair and strong nails.















Recipes Good For Your Skin: http://www.easyliving.co.uk/collections/beauty-bites






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2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Flashback - Tan by Kona Tanning

Caroline Brasch-Nielsen for Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2011 - Tanned by Kona Katie
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Yummy DIY Homemade Vanilla Body Scrub



Just found an incredible homemade body scrub recipe!  Do you have a DIY recipe for home remedies you can share?  Please post below!  And a special thank you to HilLesha for the wonderful post at http://tothemotherhood.com!

Note:  Use BEFORE a spray tan, not after!! ;-)



Our skin is usually at its weakest during fall and winter, due to the exposure of cooler air and winds. So it’s essential to revitalize and moisturize the skin on a weekly basis with a body scrub. One thing I’ve learned in all of my years of beauty blogging is that not all body scrubs are the same. A good body scrub will exfoliate away dead skin cells and impurities, revealing soft and supple skin. Alas, there are many body scrubs that contain harsh and/or questionable ingredients, even some that are touted asorganic or all natural (on a side note: you can check the ingredients of your beauty products by going to EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database). The best kind of scrub will contain ingredients that are practically edible, which you can easily create with kitchen pantry staples.
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas, the makers of fine vanillas and flavors, has pure flavor products made from high quality natural oils and several all-natural vanilla products. Just a drop of Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract can be added to any DIY spa recipe for improved skin tone, calming aromatherapy, and healthy antioxidants.
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