Friday, December 11, 2009

Ask Elyse: The Golden Rule

Dear Elyse,

I was hoping to keep my summer tan well into winter, but I've heard that tanning beds are very bad for your skin. Is there something I can use that will keep me tanned without damaging my skin?

Thanks,
Emma

Dear Emma,

You were right to think that tanning beds weren't worth the risk. The most recent studies show that exposure to this sort of radiation before the age of thirty increases the chances for skin cancer by a staggering 75 percent!

Luckily there's a safer (and much less expensive) way to go about it. ModelCo offers an entire collection devoted to keeping your skin golden and glowing.

For the best results, you'll want to start with a smooth, clean surface, which can be managed with the Polished Body Scrub. The tan will last longer when your skin in hydrated, so the Skin Drink Airbrush Moisturizer is recommended too.

The actual Tan in a Can is a brilliant formula which goes on as a mist, which eliminates the possibility of streaking or carrot fingers. After a good spraydown you'll immediately see a healthy glow, and the tan will develop gradually underneath in a matter of hours.

Apply at your own discretion according to your tint of choice, and for a little extra polish, look to the Shimmer Airbrush Illuminiser.

Hope this helps,
Elyse

2 comments:

Jan said...

I've used Model Co. Tan in a Can for a few months now and I love it. Its definitely better then other tanners I've tried. It keeps you sun kissed and doesnt feel greasy like other ones.

amanduhcom said...

Like you, ever since all of the hype about skin cancer I've been weary about going to the tanning beds. This "tan in a can" is so much easier, healthier, and even cheaper in the long run! It has saved me! Now I have a healthy glowing tan whenever I want for a minimal cost! I totally vouch for this product.