Archive for December, 2009
Sunscreens – Do You Know How To Properly Apply Them?
December 7th, 2009
In the increasingly conscious beauty world, the importance of incorporating sunscreen is well documented. However, even if women make it a point to use sunscreens religiously, not all of them know how to apply them efficiently. Ineffective application have ineffective results.
Here are some tips for using your sunscreen products and making sure they serve you well.
When to Apply Sunscreens
To extract the maximum or even optimal benefits from your sunscreen, you need to know when exactly to apply it. Just dabbing it on your face and walking out in the sun right away is as good as not doing anything at all. There is a specific time and method of to apply sunscreens.
• Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you venture out in the sun. This gives it enough time to be absorbed by the skin. When it is well absorbed, it is less likely to wash off from sweat and face washing.
• Even if you apply sunscreen at the start of the day, reapply it after strenuous physical activities like exercises and swimming. As you perspire or stay in the water, sunscreen is washed off and needs to be applied again in order to continue to protect the skin. For frequent reapplication, it is best to use a powdered sunscreen like iS Clinical SPF 20 Powder Sunscreen. These powder sunscreens are easy to apply and make the process much easier.
• Even if you do not perform any exhausting activities through the day, make sure you reapply it at least twice. This becomes especially important if you work outdoors or venture out in the peak sunlight hours (10 to 4 PM).
• Use sunscreen in all weather. Don’t avoid sunscreen use in winter. This is because even if the sunlight is not as harsh as in summer, it is still potent with harmful UVA and UVB radiations which your skin is vulnerable to.
How to Apply Sunscreens
Here are a few easy tips:
• Shake the sunscreen container well before use. This mixes all the particles of the lotion that might have settled in the bottom of the bottle. Of course, this won’t be necessary in sunscreen creams. But in case of sunscreen sprays, this process is very essential.
• Don’t apply sunscreens sparingly. Rather, take out a liberal about and slather it all over your body, especially so on your face, neck, hands and feet. Don’t be afraid to apply a thick layer of sunscreen in order to get maximum protection.
• Often people forget to apply sunscreen on certain exposed body parts like ears, back, shoulders and the back of hands and knees. But these parts of the body are as susceptible to sun damage as the others. Therefore, make sure to apply sunscreen on all areas of your body. For areas that are hard to reach by yourself like your back, ask a friend to help you out.
• Be careful while applying sunscreen around your eyes. Eye contours are very gentle and fragile and therefore can react to any harsh substances. Apply only a thin layer of sunscreen there.
• Reapply sunscreen after every 2 to 4 hours. Even if the label says ‘waterproof’ or ‘water-resistant’ make sure you reapply it after swimming or sweating. This is because such water-resistant or waterproof sunscreens offer only 40 to 80 minutes of protection against contact with water or sweat, after which it simply wears off.
By: Marilynn Syrett
About the Author:
Dr. Marilynn Syrett is a graduate from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific. She has authored several articles about skin care products like Anti-aging Skin Care Products, Sun Tanning & Sunscreens and so on.
The Most Beautiful Beach Rentals in Hampton’s & Shelter Island NY
December 4th, 2009
If you’ve decided to rent beach accommodations this holiday, great! How do you go about finding one that’s right for your needs?
These days, more and more tourists, businesspersons and visitors are open to staying in vacation rentals. In fact, seasoned travelers often agree that they prefer staying in a cottage or a vacation rental instead of paying through their nose for a single room in an overcrowded hotel.
Actually finding a beach rental isn’t hard, especially now that there’s the Internet. Simply use your favorite search engine and type in “Vacation Rentals – Shelter Island Hideaway” and you will get a lengthy list of prospects. The trick will be in narrowing down the choices.
Hamptons – Shelter Island is a well-liked holiday destination NY city. As the city attracts large numbers of visitors there is a growing need for many different types of accommodation for people to utilize during their stay. As with any city you will find the great amounts of hotels and holiday apartments that many people look for, although now there is a growing trend for serviced apartments that can be used by people on their visit.
As far as hotels are concerned, Hamptons – Shelter Island provides you 24 hours service with minimum cost and you’ll never really feel at home with all of the buzzing of other guests, fixed cleaning hours and just enough space to sleep and store some luggage. This is the reason why more visitors are opting out of hotels and choosing to spend their time in serviced apartments. Renting an apartment is the perfect option to combine the comfort and privacy of home life with cooking your own meals and experience the locals’ way of living.
Most of us only get a small amount of holiday time each year to take relaxing holiday with, so you need to ensure that the holidays that you do take are perfectly suited to your needs. This is where organizing your own holiday creates the perfect solution. You get to choose, where, when and what you do and more importantly you can control the costs!
Vacation rentals offer a truly distinct experience of being a part of the city. One can choose to stay at an apartment or a condominium either in a downtown area or a midtown one, wherever one desires. Vacation rentals offer the dual combination of the luxuries available at any deluxe hotel, like perfectly well kept rooms with all necessary amenities, and even a doorman at your service. In addition to all these, it also offers the homely comfort of having a kitchen all to your self. Vacation rentals in New York are mostly located conveniently near the important landmarks of the city. They also share proximity to coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery shops for the convenience of one’s day to day requirements. Easy access to cabs and public transportation, as well as subways, is one among the many advantages. Guests residing in vacation rentals can enjoy a Broadway show as well as appreciate the majestic architectural structure of the Empire State building.
There is a lot to be said for organizing a holiday direct, it can be far more satisfying than simply taking a leap of faith on the high street, with the hope of holidaying in shelter Island – Hampton that looks the same as the perfect picture that you found in the glossy magazine. Organizing your perfect holiday adds to the holiday build up of excitement, and most importantly it enables you to be able to control every trip, visit and expense during the holiday, ensuring you have no costly surprises when you arrive. Why not start researching your dream holiday today!
You can check: http://www.shelterislandhideaway.com
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Costa Rica Beach Rentals Help You Find Paradise in the Tiny Village of Cabuya
December 1st, 2009
Cabuya: The Perfect Vacation Spot
For years Costa Rica has been a favorite vacation spot for people who just want to get away from the hustle and bustle of work, family and other responsibilities. Costa Rica beach rentals are the perfect way to have peace and quiet, get away from the city life, and yet be able to enjoy water sports, hiking, bird watching, horseback riding, and visit the other exotic islands that dot the coast.
Cabuya is one of the islands that are the perfect place to rent a beach home for a week or longer. You’ll be overwhelmed by the incredible countryside outside your beach rental house: jungle forests, beaches, national parks and waterfall gardens that surround the fishing village. Located on Costa Rica’s ocean side, Cabuya is located between Mal-Pais, Santa Teresa and Montezuma. Costa Rica’s first reserve, Cabo Blanco, is located at the edge of the village, less than 10 miles up the beach from Cabuya. There you’ll be able to see hundreds of species of birds, monkeys and other wildlife, in addition to fauna that are only native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
How To Get to Cabuya
Once you arrive in Costa Rica the three best ways to get to Cabuya are:
By plane: Either with Sansa from Alajuela (right next to the international airport) or from Pavas with Nature Air to Tambor. It costs about $85 USD one way.
By bus: Take the bus to Puntarenas (Tell the taxi driver: A la estación de Buses a Puntarenas)
From there take a taxi to the Ferry to Paquera or walk to the Lancha. Once you get to Paquera, there will always be a bus going to Montezuma via Tambor/Cóbano. At the last stop in Montezuma there will be a bus waiting to take you to Cabuya.
By the direct bus: There is a direct bus which leaves twice a day from the big bus station “Coca Cola” in the center of San José. (506) 2642 0220
You can also rent a car and drive to Puntarenas, where you’ll get on the ferry over to Cabuya.
Discover Your Private Paradise
The best way to discover “your private paradise” is with a Costa Rica beach rental situated right on the best. Most of the time your beach will be private, and you can spend time sunning, looking for sea glass, shells or colorful stones, or watching the fishermen as they catch the fresh fish you can buy at the local market or enjoy at one of sushi bars or restaurants n town.
Costa Rica beach rentals have full energy systems, fully equipped kitchen, and come equipped with everything you need to have an enjoyable vacation. All you need to do is pack your clothes, camera, suntan lotion and money. The minute you arrive, you’ll be kicking off your shoes and sitting on the porch, listening to the ocean waves, enjoying the gentle breezes, and soaking up the atmosphere. All you need to do is get to Cabuya, relax and enjoy your private paradise at your Costa Rica villas.