Happy Funny Monday !

Here we go again with the sunscreen thing.  Tho I do believe in wearing sunscreen but I also am a big believer of allowing ourselves to absorb a decent amount of Vitamin D from the sunshine. 

 

Check out these two sites and see both sides of the sunscreen issue.  

Makeup University will tell you how to keep your skin young looking with the use of sunscreen.

Sunshine Sara will fill you in on the power of the sun on your overall health.  

Please check them both out.  

Monday Funny

And you know how Expposure Products feels about sunscreen - don't you?

Make Up University Hits Phoenix Comicon

Yep - Make Up University, Cherelynn Baker (a true makeup Guru) are In-The-House, at the 2013 Phoenix Comicon.

Generally I keep this site for reviewing subjects that deal with swim wear, beach attire, spas, pools, and anything that has to do with water fun.  But I am making an exception for the Phoenix Comicon 2013 because our  good friend and occasional contributor of beauty info, is attending this event.  And I have a bit of a love for Comicons, ever since I attended my first one with Cherelynn many years ago in San Diego, California.  That event is so amazing.

So here's the skinny, briefly, of a few fun things happening this weekend.

Zombie Beauty Pageant, Masquerade Party, the Babylon 5 Extravaganza, and so much more.

And now for OUR MAIN EVENT !

Here's a little beauty info from Make Up University.  After all, I have to keep this post on subject at least a little bit.

Preparing for the event -



Day one - highlights of this day for Cherelynn was sitting on the Pugs: The Geek Smackdown, where a panel of specialist were given questions and a minute to debate. The best argument wins.  Cherelynn actually has a list of the questions on her Make Up University site.  You'll have to check it out.  ALSO - if you are one of the lucky soles who are in attendance of  the Comicon,  there is a surprising ending to this event that you can view on her site also.

 Day two with Cherelynn and Makeup University cruisin' the halls of Phoenix Comicon had her snapping pics of some real fun subjects.  And she shared some of those pics with us.  Take a look at this little gallery -

. . . and a few more pics that I found on line.  One of the things that I love about Comicon is that you never know what you will see; and everyone, no matter how they are dressed, just fit in with the crowd.   Check out this variety.  We have everything from a sweet little mermaid to many women who chose skin as their costume of choice.   

 
I am so bummmed that I could not be in Phoenix for this event.  In a few days we will have an update from Makeup University on this experience.  Stay tuned.

One more thing to check out!
If you are a Trekky, you will want to check out this little teaser for Star Trek Continues.

Teen Week with Makeup Univeristy

The bikini season is closing in on us and we are all thinking about what we need to do to be prepared for showing off more skin.  Are you thinking - do my legs look flabby, did the winter take it's tole on my mid area, did my boobs start to sag a bit while the weather was nippy?  These are crazy thoughts but most women and a lot of men go through this every year. 

Makeup University is covering Teen Week with some great ideas that will begin to put your mind at ease.  One article in particular is about 'modest coverage' for teens.  What do you think?  Can a teen wear a bikini and still feel 'modest'?  How much coverage is appropriate for a teenager?  There are a lot of factors and they are different for every girl.

Check this out and then come back and visit us for great articles about the newest styles, for women of all ages and sizes.

click hereTEEN WEEK Day 4 with Nicole from Project Inspired plus free swimsuit giveaway

Bloat be gone ! Time to detox.

Still feeling a little toxic from the holidays?  Got that roll hanging over the belt?  Can't see the button on those low ride jeans? Don't want to even think about getting into that swimsuit?  Exposure Products comes to the rescue.  

     In a perfect world we would all watch what we eat and what we drink but who of us are living perfect?  With bikini season creeping up on us now would be a good time to start the detox process and rid our mid sections of the fluff, pump up the metabolism to burn some of those holiday left over rolls.  Gotta look and feel like trying on the new beach wear when it hits the stores sometime in March.  Yep – March.  Seems like we see all those cute little girl spring outfits and right down to isle the swim suits. 

I’m not a big fan of Dr. Oz, I am a huge fan. I starting watching him before he got his own show, I still catch the Dr. Oz show when I can and Google for his advise when I need – which is almost daily.  So naturally I went to him for helpful hints on the Dr. Oz detox routine. You are going to love these simple suggestions on getting a start to a better feeling summer body.

     First for the detox – how easy will this be?  Simply think beach and the plants that grow beneath the water, those miracle veggies from the sea.  Easy so far ! 

Did you know –

     There are over 20 types of edible seaweed and more being discovered all the time.  Some types have more calcium than cheese, more iron than beef and more protein than eggs.  Crazy ! Right?!  Over all, these little goodies from the sea are very rich in micro nutrients which have healing properties that aid in the treatment of cancer, lowering cholesterol, dissolving tumors and cysts, detoxifying heavy metals reducing the water retention and aiding in weight loss.  Got that?  – reducing the water retention that causes that nasty blotting.  

     Consider the following 5 types of sea plants, look up some easy recipes on line and get ready to look and feel better.   It will be simple when you find your local sources and  favorite recipes. I checked out my local Whole Foods and found lots of fresh dishes and an abundance of recipes on the web.  

     Seaweed and marine algae - have more concentrated nutrition than vegetables grown on land and they have long been considered to possess powers to prolong life, prevent disease, and impart beauty and health.  For thousands of years, this mineral rich vegetable has been a staple in Asian diets. 

Tip – check out Costco for a really yummy seaweed salad.

     Nori – best known for outer wrap of sushi rolls  

Great snack for skin health.   Reduces the production of inflammatory compounds that affect how healthy the skin looks and feels. 

     Wakame - Often found floating in miso soup, looks like slippery spinach.  Diuretic prevents bloating, Osteoporosis preventing calcium and magnesium.

     Kombu - Thick long brown strips that are high in iodine.  Great as metabolism booster and keeps those thyroid hormones healthy.

    
     Brown seaweed - 500 mg per day lessen liver fat and helps burn belly fat. burns  

     Second - you want to curve that appetite.  Gals and guys alike have the same cravings at times but it is a fact that women have more cravings  So let’s get rid of that issue by adding Chia seeds to your diet.  Chia seeds are being recognized as the newest super seed.  In addition to being rich in protein, minerals and fiber, these seeds naturally suppress appetite    If you are thinking of you old Chia Pet from the 70’s, you are right.  That is exactly what I am talking about. 

      Chia seed may be eaten raw as a whole seed, providing protein, fats and fiber. Chia seeds placed in water or fruit juice are consumed in Mexico and known as chia fresca. The soaked seeds are some what gooey in texture and are used in puddings and yogurts; ground chia seed is used in baked goods including breads, cakes and biscuits.  You can use the sprouts just like other sprouts, just throw them into your salad and add to your sandwiches.  Dr. Oz has some great suggestions for recipes including a chia-pomegranate pudding and chia muffins that you should check out.

You have to admit that this is all way easy – just got to make it part of your daily routine.

     Third - all you ladies should check out the site of Cherelynn Baker and Makeup University. From tips on skin care, hair care and how to apply the best makeup for the beach or water park, she has it all.   What I really like about Cherelyn’s site is that she makes life simple for us by including vids.  No more attempting to understand with words only how to apply eye shadow and blushes, we can see it step by step. Also – she will throw in occasional tips for the guys in our lives.  Super fun and I am sure you are soon to be as addicted to Makeup University and Ms. Cherelynn Baker as we at Exposure Swimwear are.

Tip – check out my all time favorite post from Saturday January 21, 2012 and the great video from that date. 

     Forth and final for now – enjoy the sun and fun of the summer.Teach the kids in your life to swim but continue to watch them around water.  Use sunscreen properly but not to such extreme that you don’t get a little bit of beneficial  vitamin D from the sun (please check out Sunshine Sara for great tips on the vital benefits of the sun) and stay tuned to Exposure Products to for the upcoming series of how to find the best swim wear for you. 

Guest blogger - Cherelyn Baker

Hello everybody!
I'm Cherelynn with Makeup University and excited to be guest blogging for Exposure Swimwear.
I have a short video tutorial on how to get your bikini beauty ready!
The full product list of what I used is below the video. Psst! Watch til the end because there is a surprise secret tip for you! Enjoy!


Products:
Face sunscreen: Girls Who Surf spf 30+
Foundation: Boscia B.B. Creme in spf 27
Eyeliner: Lancome Art Liner in black
Mascara: Lancome Hypnose in brown
Eyeshadow: Becca Lost Palette (*I'm only wearing the sparkly mauve on lids)
Lips: Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics
Cheeks: Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics

Remember: it's really important to start getting ready now for bikini season because President's Day weekend ( hot tub anyone?) and Spring Break will be here quick! Then it's a short and slippery slope into Memorial Day weekend and boom! Next thing you know it-summer pool parties are planned every week!

Take some time to get your self tanner practiced and perfected before you leave the house!
Feel free to contact me with any questions here:
Twitter @Cherelynn
Facebook: Makeup University
Blog: www.makeupuniversity.blogspot.com

groovy!
Sincerely,

Winter Tanning

     We are in December and even tho the warm weather is pretty much gone for most of us that doesn't mean that we have to look as pale as the fallen snow. After all - it is hot tub season even here in Arizona where you never have a season that doesn't involve wearing a swim suit.
      Here's a little info on how to maintain that bronze glow all winter long.  It safe, easy and reasonably priced.  My friend, make up guru and the founder of Makeup University, Cherelynn, shares this with us today. 

  . . . .  I recently tried the Australian Gold spf 15 Sheer Coverage and it's so light and fast absorbing on the skin with a soft coconut scent.

It dries matte on the skin so you don't have to worry about being shiny and sticky from your sunscreen.

And if you want to have a brown/bronze tone to your skin-please forego the tanning bed or laying out in the sun and opt for a self tanner instead. I tested the Australian Gold instant bronze self tanning lotion with 'elimiscent technology' which helps minimize the tell tale self tanner smell.  . . . . . read the entire article.