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Texas Bans Indoor Tanning for Minors

The state of Texas recently passed a bill into law that prohibits minors from using indoor tanning facilities.  Teens under the age of 16 1/2 are no longer allowed to use indoor tanning beds and those between the ages of 16 1/2 & 18 will be required to have in-person parental consent before being allowed to tan.

The United States Department of Human Health & Services has declared that UV (ultra violet) exposure from both the sun and artificial sources is a known carcinogen (causes cancer).  It's estimated that over 2.3 millions teens per year use indoor tanning facilities.  Over 1 million new cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, will be diagnosed this year and many of these new cases will be teens.

Personally, I applaud Texas for passing this law.  People don't seem to realize the danger that indoor tanning poses.  I hope that the rest of the United States will follow Texas's example since there are so many safer and healthier alternatives to exposing oneself to UV rays.

Question:  What's your opinion on the Texas legislation?  Do you think this new law is fair or unfair?  Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below.  Thanks!

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The Truth About Layering Sun Protection Products

Recently I was asked if layering products that contained different levels of SPF would protect the skin better from sun damage.

My answer was "No". 

A lot of people tend to think that if they put on a product, such as a moisturizer, that contains an SPF15 and then they apply another product, such as makeup foundation, that contains SPF10, that their skin is being protected now with a total of SPF25.  This is not true.  You're skin is only protected up to the extent of the highest rating of one product.  In this case, it would be an SPF15.  Believing a misconception like this not only gives you a false sense of security, but it opens the door for a lot of sun damage to occur and increases your risk of skin cancer.

Your best bet: wear a daily broad spectrum SPF30 that also contains antioxidants which help to protect the skin from free radical damage.

Enjoy your summer safely!

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Beauty True or False: Antioxidants Get Rid of Wrinkles- Part 2

The answer to the question, "Do antioxidants get rid of fine lines and wrinkles?" is...

FALSE.

Antioxidants are free radical scavengers.  Free radicals are the equivalent to tiny little bombs that bombard cells and destroy them.  Cellular degradation leads to the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin, thus contributing to the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.  Antioxidants are the equivalent to 'body guards' for the cells.  They provide protection to the cellular structure to PREVENT the formation of new wrinkles, but they DO NOT get rid of the fine lines & wrinkles that you already have.

This post was inspired by a comment I read on another blog stating that you can put KETCHUP on your face to help make fine lines & wrinkles disappear due to the high antioxidants levels that are in tomatoes.  Seriously, I could not make this stuff up if I wanted to. *SIGH*. 

So, I'll leave you today with this piece of advice...Don't Believe The Hype.

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Beauty True or False: Antioxidants Get Rid of Wrinkles- Part 1

That's the question I'm asking you today.  Do antioxidants get rid of fine lines and wrinkles?  What do you think?  I'll be giving the answer in my next post!

Please leave you answer in the form below.  I'd love to hear what you think. Thank you!

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PRIIA Cosmetics 4th of July 30% Off Holiday Blowout Sale!!!

That's right!  At PRIIA Cosmetics, we're celebrating the 4th of July in a BIG way!

Beginning at 12:01am EST on July 4th 2009, PRIIA Cosmetics is having a 30% OFF our ENTIRE web site sale!  This sale includes 30% off sample size mineral cosmetics & skin care as well!  But you'll have to hurry because the sale ends promptly at Midnight EST on July 5th, 2009.

Simply go to www.priia.com & enter this code upon checkout: HOLIDAY30 and you'll see the discount taken off your order subtotal (before shipping). 

***Please note that in order to qualify for our *FREE* Priority Mail shipping offer on retail orders of $75 or more, your order sub-total MUST be at least $75 AFTER the 30% discount has already been taken.  This free shipping offer is only open to US residents.  The sale discount may not be combined with any other sale discounts.

So, if you've been waiting to give PRIIA Cosmetics a try, now is the time.  Or, if you've been waiting to re-order your favorite goodies from us, then the wait is OVER. 

On a side note, PRIIA Cosmetics will close at 12 noon EST on July 3rd, 2009 & will re-open again on July 6th, 2009 at 10am EST.  However, our web site is open 24/7 for convenient online shopping anytime!

Have fun shopping and have a wonderful, safe, happy & healthy holiday weekend!

On your marks...get set...SHOP! =-)

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PRIIA Cosmetics Annouces the JUNE V.I.P Beauty Plus Winner!

Did you know that each and every month you can have the opportunity to win $50 or more worth of PRIIA Cosmetics loot?  How cool is that?!?  FREE cosmetics and skin care!  WOO HOO!

All you have to do is subscribe to the PRIIA Cosmetics newsletter: V.I.P. Beauty Plus and you're automatically entered in the monthly giveaway for as long as you are a subscriber.  It's kind of like the lottery...you gotta be in it to win it!

We just selected via random.org, KEFE DURHAM, as the JUNE 2009 V.I.P. Beauty Plus winner of $50 worth of FREE PRIIA Cosmetics goodies.  Congratulations Kefe- we know you'll be excited to receive this news and to receive your all of your products!

Want to get in on the action?  You can subscribe to PRIIA's newsletter here: V.I.P. Beauty Plus

Once again, congratulations Kefe!

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