TopTips for applying Fake Tan
Fabafterfifty: Ask the Expert
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Guest Article by ‘Famous Dave’ As soon the sunny weather starts I dread the thought of exposing my pasty white legs to the world! Fake tans have come on in leaps and bounds since I first started using in my teens, but just how do we acieve that streak free perfect looking tan? Especially if we want a more subtle looking tan once we reach our fifties. I asked ‘Famous Dave’ how we can achieve a natural looking streak free tan. Tips For Applying Fake Tan How do you prep the skin for self tanner? Always exfoliate before applying a self tanner. The purpose of exfoliating is to remove the layer of dead skin cells that would otherwise flake off naturally and unevenly, taking your new tan with them. Not exfoliating prior to applying a self tanning product often leads to a patchy tan, which is easily avoided by exfoliating...
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How Safe are Dermal Fillers?
Dr Tracy Mountford answers your questions on non-surgical cosmetic treatments Q: How Safe are Dermal Fillers? I was thinking of having dermal fillers to plump out my nose to mouth lines. With so much negative press regarding potential problems with dermal fillers, I am now having second thoughts. How safe are theses product and procedures? Answer: Dr Tracy Mountford, Medical Director of The Cosmetic Skin Clinic and member of the BACD says; “We only use FDA approved fillers in our clinics as they have a long term safety record as well as being highly effective. The safety of a treatment depends on two key factors, the product and the skill of the practitioner; Your practitioner should be totally transparent regarding the product (what it is, how it works, safety etc) during the initial consultation and any patient should be clear on the experience of the treating practitioner and their qualifications...
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