If you ever needed an example of how not to do fake tanning, look no further than Donald Trump.

Via. Dirty Rotten Gossip

I had an e-mail from Kimberley at Celador today looking for people for a new show in the UK…

Are you a lady of luxury?

• Couldn’t leave the house without your fabulous jewellery?
• Wardrobe full of fur coats?
• Can’t imagine life without cosmetics?

A new BBC2 series needs people with a real passion for their luxuries, who are confident about who they are and why they love them.

Maybe you don’t care how much time or money you spend on your luxury. Maybe it’s your only vice. Maybe it’s essential for your work or life in general.

If this is you, and you’re up for going on the trip of a lifetime… call Kimberley at Celador on 020 7153 6139 or email Kimblerley here.

Apparently, we still don’t see taking precautions against the sun as a real priority according to this survey, reported on Cosmetics Design:

Ultimately the survey results appear to
indicate that awareness of preventing skin damage is still overshadowed
by the desire to find treatments for skin damage.

Cancer Research advises us to be SMART when it comes to suncare.

We all love to look fabulous, don’t we, and sometimes maybe some of the newest products are a little out of our reach in terms of price. Perhaps we should take a leaf out of a little black book of beauty secrets that highlight some of the beauty tricks ofcelebrities:

Halle Berry uses coffee for her smooth, cellulite-free thighs.

"You just mix coffee
grinds with a little bit of body wash and rub it on your thigh area to
minimize the look of cellulite," says Kym Douglas the co-author of The
Black Book of Hollywood’s Beauty Secrets.

Cindy Crawford keeps
her face moist with a mixture of milk and water.

"She also uses a
combination of olive oil and coffee grinds to help make she skin glow
and pop"

Julia Roberts lathers olive oil on her fingernails to get them looking
smooth.

"It just adds that extra shiny coat like you’ve done a clear
gloss while also conditioning the cuticles."

Angelina
Jolie’s pout is another beauty trend that many women try and emulate. But Kym points out that  you can use cinnamon oil
instead.

"Cinnamon oil makes the lips tingle a little bit and it
encourages blood flow which gives you a natural plumpness," says
Douglas.

Catherine Zeta Jones puts crushed up strawberries on
her teeth to make them white.

"The anti-oxidants and the acid in the strawberries make
your teeth look really white," says Douglas.

Down the supermarket then ladies!!

Ref. First Coast News

Kate Beckinsale stands up to be counted against "Hollywood Beauty" commenting that the ideal look in Hollywood is completely different than anywhere else in the world.

“I
don’t think you can aspire to it, nor can I,” she told Glamour
magazine. “Everybody is
retouched, stretched, lengthened, slimmed and trimmed. I could look at
a picture of myself from the past and think, ‘Why don’t I look like
that now?’ It’s because I never have!”

More from MSNBC.

Couple of weeks ago I mentioned about the Dove advert - it is amazing and well worth a look. Kind of puts the Kate Point of View into perspective.

That said, gives hope to us all eh?

Apparently, men are three times more likely to develop certain types of skin cancer:

Researchers state that where female skin possesses a higher level of
antioxidants in their skin, while male skin does not, turning male skin
more susceptible to skin cancer or skin damage - Ref. Skincare Blog

Add that to the macho attitude and it’s a recipe for disaster.

Looks like I will be bullying encouraging my fella to slap on the Ambre Solaire a little bit more this year!

Scientists researching into skin cancer have stumbled on an explanation as to why hair follicles turn gray, reports Cosmetic Design Europe.

Sorry though, there is no soon-to-be-found miracle cure though. The discovery was made as scientists
were researching the origins of malignant melanoma, which can lead to skin cancer.

The
scientific team said that its research showed that the loss of
melanocytes not only leads to a graying of the hair, but also causes
diminishes hues that give the hair shaft a shiny, healthier and more
youthful looking appearance.

A haircare giant may pick up on the research though? I can imagine there would be quite a bit of a market place for products that kept your hairs colour and shine. I know I’d be queuing up!

Ever wanted to know the answer to any of these old age bits of beauty advice?

• Chocolate Gives You Spots
• The more expensive the product the better it is
• Squeaky clean skin is the secret to good skin
• Using cucumber on your eyes prevents eye bags
• Putting toothpaste on spots helps them go down
• Darker skins don’t need to use sunscreens
• Pinching your cheeks is as good as using blusher
• Drinking two litres of water a day is essential for healthy skin
• You need eight hours of sleep to look your best
• Natural products are best

iVillage has the beautiful answers…

The average women in America is a size 14 or more. So, can any of us really relate to the tradition beauty pagent.

Step up Chenese Lewis, a plus size model who was the first woman to win Miss Plus America in 2003. She has created a new website dedicated to Beauty Pageants for Plus Sizes. (from emediawire).

Makes me feel human again!

and so do some of her readers…

She’s actually talking about another Nail Product on her blog (Beaut.ie): Most UNwanted: Sally Hansen Nailgrowth Miracle but the comments are great for our fave nail product range.

"You can’t beat Jessica - lovely colours and fab treatments!!!!"

"Oh so good and so good for your nails. My favourite too!"