June 2006
Swimwear Tips | UVA versus UVB | Lip Perfect
 10 Swimwear Tips
Your swimsuit is the most revealing outfit you wear in public, so the fit, style, colour, and comfort are essential.
Choose a store that has a variety of styles. Try Sublime Apparel in St. Albert (www.so-sublime.com) or Christina Swimwear at Manulife Place in downtown Edmonton.
Try on lots of different styles and give yourself time to make a good choice in swimwear.
Size: Start with your dress size, then go up from there if you need to. Many brands are sized differently, so don't be discouraged by the size on the tag. It's the comfort and fit you're looking for.
Once you have a suit on, move in it to make sure you are comfortable while being active.
Bust enhancer: Keep prints on top. Look for a bra support that's built-in, and look for interesting details around the bust. AVOID bandeau styles; they flatten the bust line.
Bust minimizer: A structured bra type will offer the best support. Choose deep V necklines and AVOID spaghetti straps. Choose an all-over print to detract from your bust line.
Waist minimizer: Look for a tummy tamer, which is an extra panel of fabric to “hold things in”. Look for seaming on the torso/bodice of the suit, to appear slimmer.
Hip minimizer: Look for a skirted bottom, dark colours on the bottom, or an over-all print to distract.
Accessorize: Don't stop at just the suit! Pull the whole look together with a coordinating cover-up, flip-flops, beach bag, and hat. Choose sunglasses with UV 400 to protect your eyes from both UVA and UVB rays.
Wear sunscreen!
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 UVA versus UVB
There is no such thing as a safe tan, at least not from the sun or tanning beds. Even if you tan slowly without burning, the damage to the skin is still hazardous to the health of your skin.
UVB rays are the sun's burning rays, which have an immediate harmful impact on the skin. UVA rays are the sun's silent killers. You don't feel them, but they are the primary cause of skin cancer and wrinkles. They even transmit through glass windows.
Skin damage from the sun begins within the first minutes your skin is exposed to sunlight. Even on a cloudy day, the sun's rays are ever-present and ever attacking the skin.
Choose a sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection.
Looking Your Best offers quality moisturizers with SPF 15 for your face and body that protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. You are welcome to try these products for FREE with a scheduled appointment at the Looking Your Best studio.
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 Lip Perfect
Get the best of both worlds: glossy lip colour along with the benefits of SPF 15 sun protection and moisturizers in one great tube of sheer lip colour.
Call for a FREE lip colour consultation.
Sheer colours provide a hint of colour and UV protection, and minimizes the appearance of fine lines. Wear it alone or over your favourite lip colour! Choose from champagne, silver, melon, honey, berry, jazz, or black cherry.
Excellent accessory for the Sun and Swim in your life!
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