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Food SPF?

Eating fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts helps prevent frying your skin in the sun...

Science shows us that foods high in Vitamin C and Vitamin E helps anti-age damaged skin and protects the layers of your skin!

Vitamin C Foods

• Melons
• Tomatoes
• Citrus Salads
• Red/Green Peppers
• Spinach

-The Lycopene in Tomatoes soaks up the free radicals and helps prevent DNA damage

-The antioxidants in dark leafy greens helps rid of the free radicals from the sun

-Citrus salads are rich in bio flavanoids which help strengthen the tiny blood capillaries in the skin and prevent broken veins. 

Vitamin E Foods

• Avocado
• Almonds
• Sunflower Seeds
• Pumpkin Seeds

-The fats found in seeds, nuts, and avocados help build collagen which helps keep skin elasticity

Eating these foods before, during and after playing in the sun will help provide your skin with the right nutrients to protect 

Examples:

Snacks:

-Peppers, Tomatoes and Guacamole Dip

-Spinach with Tomatoes and Seeds

-Melon Salad mixed with Almonds

What is your favorite Summer Time snack?

THIRSTY THURSDAY

Are you THIRSTY?

I sure am....

Celery, cilantro, sun dried tomatoes....

O and BOOZE...

Thursday's are my new favorite post because I get to try a new drink! YAY ME!!

Mr. Bacardi Oak Heart enjoying my backyard....

I picked this beauty up at Costco for about $7.50 US! You can't beat that and let me tell you the flavors are tasty for you to enjoy the rum by itself...

For recipe....

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Spray Tanning rocks! I do it about once a week and you would think I lay out all the time but really I am a total indoor, sunscreen layering junkie ;)

Here are a list of products you should avoid when planning on your next spray tan and products to avoid to make your spray tan last the longest

This is a list of commonly used body care products that can have a detrimental effect on a spray tan. This is not all-inclusive. Not everyone will have a problem with these items. This is only a guide.

 The following products can lighten or make a sunless tan blotchy:

-AHA products

-Anti-acne products  

-Anti-aging products that "renew" "refresh" or otherwise exfoliate skin,

-BHA Products (Beta Hydroxy Acids-salicylic acid)

-Body hair bleach products will bleach the tan, non bleach skin lighteners are fine

-Dove soap, and Dove Shower gel, Curel lotions will fade a tan faster, on some people.

*BIG ONE: Everyone uses Dove I swear so grab something else next time you head to the market if you are an avid spray tannrer*

-Retin-A type products (Retin-A, Renova, Tazorac, Tretinoin)- all will cause faster fading

-Shaving exfoliates skin, so fades tan

-Toners containing Alcohols or Witch Hazel in the top three ingredients listed can lighten tan

-Use of a loofa, scrub, mitt, etc. for daily washing. (Use a soft washcloth or "soft poof for daily use)

There are more listed on my website STAR SYSTEMZ

SHOUT OUT to all the Mommy's out there! Without you NONE of us would be here :)

I LOVE MY MOM!

I am so blessed to have this gorgeous lady as my Mom. She has been with me through EVERYTHING and I mean LITERALLY EVERYTHING! She pushed me to be a better person but showed me I could still enjoy my life and have fun at the same time. I would not be where and who I am today without her. She has listened to be whine and cry over the small and large things and stayed strong while I was growing up when it was just her and I. All the single mom's out there, I will tell you this YOU CAN DO IT! I promise! My mom proves it :)

BTW we are both spray tanned here ;)

For my Mother's Day I wanted a Shih Sunday! Shih Sunday means we take our dogs out to lunch with us and share some food with them. Do not worry it is all healthy stuff. I got chicken fajitas no shell and cooked in light oil while my hubby got steak fajitas. Next week I want to take them to the San Jose Farmer's Market so we can walk around more and they can have new scents!

Here are some pictures from our adventure:

Best day ever! I love my family!

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I am getting ready for my wedding and doing so well! I am almost done just working on my beauty routine so I look FABULOUS for my special day! 35 days and counting...wow! I still can't believe it! I can't wait to share with you pictures of a life changing celebration! I have been working on my natural tan a bit and of course I got burnt! I know better...I own a sunless tanning business but sometimes you just want to be a bit tanner so here are some pre prep ideas you can use to lay out a bit before that special day and before your spray tan.

Sunscreen, sunscreen and more sunscreen! Rene Davis, who does my facials out here in Cabo, you can contact her at skintherapybyrene@hotmail.com has this wonderful sunscreen that I use daily on my face called Doctor D. Schwab Umbrella High Environmental Moisturizer and the best thing about this product is it does not clog my pores. All other sunscreens I used always ended up making me break out and I could never find one to protect my face daily that would keep my lovely pale skin pale haha*

On my body I use Resort & Spa Skincare which I got when I swam with the dolphins. The great thing about this sunscreen is its natural and biodegradable so I always use this when laying out. Since its only SPF 15 I apply it quite often during a lay out session.

I apply both products focusing on my face, shoulders and neck/chest area.

I than put a nice moisturizing conditioner in my hair as I figure since I put a hat on I should moisturize my hair while I am at it! I also think the heat from the sun helps the conditioner penetrate my hair deeper.

I suggest laying out before noon or after 3 PM. The sun between 12-3 is the harshest on your skin and who needs a burn or damaged skin cells?

I keep my face and hair completely covered as I figure makeup and a spray tan do the trick and I avoid sun spots, wrinkles and burning on my delicate face.

I drink at least a liter of water to keep my skin and body hydrated the entire time and I keep a water bottle near me as well (glass of course)

After I am done its moisturizing time. I heat up some coconut oil and mix aloe vera with it and apply to my skin to get a nice moisturized feeling. I damp up a cool towel and wipe off the coconut oil and apply aloe vera again. Seems like a lot but I promise its so worth it!

From this base tan, I plan to spray tan of course to get that gorgeous even glow which I love! Pictures coming soon :) 35 day countdown....

Hope everyone is enjoying Sunday and having tons of fun with April Fools!

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 Sunless tanning is the ticket to achieving that perfect skin tone without harming your skin! Star Systemz uses cruelty-free, vegan all organic and natural products. This way you are achieving your perfect glow without being sprayed with harmful chemicals.

So before you start rubbing yourself down with self-tanner consider the fact that it might be harmful chemicals you are lathering onto your skin and not an all organic Star Systemz spray tan :)

Currently running specials, book your appointment to find out more details!

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY

What choices are you making today to improve your overall health? Are you adding some veggies to your everyday smoothie? Are you cutting back on alcohol, soda and sugars? Are you regularly stretching before a workout? There are SO many things you can add to your routine or rid off to make the world of difference for your future health conditions. 

Tanning Bed 2x a Day: Senior Year '07

I used to be a tanaholic..literally! I would lay in the tanning bed before school and right before cheer practice so that makes about 2 times a day, 5 days a week. I looked fabulous, if I do say so myself! My issue here is I am Irish, I have pale pink toned skin and I burn VERY easily. So by doing this I encountered some terrible problems when I hit 21. I had some scary moles on my back which had to be removed and according to the dermatologist they were pre cancer. That's right pre-canerous moles. I look back and ask myself why I did this to myself. I was the youngest person this doctor had ever seen have this issue. I cried, I could not believe it. The worst thing was is I knew what I was doing was harmful to my health, I just didn't care. I am paying for it miserably now as my facial skin is more matured due to the fact I burned it every other week and I have some lovely scars on my back. This is how I got into spray tanning by the way :)

After: Just Spray Tanned

I have not entered a tanning bed in over two years and maybe have sun worshipped a bit but nothing dramatic. I rely on spray tanning and from what I see in pictures it makes me have that amazing glow without the burning! Looking tan with just my spray tan on :) That is my handsome very soon to be husband!!

Make changes or find alternatives to what is harmful to your health! Trust me I love being tanned so I found an alternative. I would never to say to you NEVER there is always another way that is a healthier option! Feel free to ask me questions I am all about finding another option for that "unbreakable" unhealthy habit. There is ALWAYS a way to break it!

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Tons of events are coming up! Its bikini season and its time to shine and show off that body you have been working so hard on! 

Nikki Beach White Party is April 13th and just around the corner! Feel confident rocking white and get a spray tan! White is such a difficult color to pull off unless you have some sort of glowing tan. Be the star shining at this party and book your appointment early! 

Host a party at your home before an event! Have a beauty pre-party and be the hottest group at the party! Star Systemz will set up the catering, drinks and spray tan appointments! Groups of 5 or more receive a discount! Contact and book an appointment at http://www.starsystemz.com or by emailing Courtney at courtney@starsystemz.com

Shine like a Star with Star Systemz!

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What are you doing to protect your skin? Did you use to lay out with baby oil all over and than burn to just peel and be tan? Have you developed sun spots or moles?

Its time to take a look at your skin and make a decision as to what you are going to do to save your skin! Skin is the largest organ on your body and unfortunately everyone can see what damage you have done to it. 

There are so many ways nowadays to be tan without damaging your skin. One way is spray tanning! Its easy, effective and quick. We all love looking like bronze goddesses but why do it the harmful, damaging way when you can just have a professional come to you and turn you into that goddess in less than 30 minutes!

Spray Tanning is like a 30 minute body make-over! Makes you look 10lbs thinner! Formulated with anti-aging ingredients, Camouflages cellulite & spider veins! very natural looking - no orange tint! A safe and healthy tanning alternative.”

Jennifer Aniston was quoted in "InStyle" magazine stating that she protects her skin with sunblock and uses spray tanning to keep that youthful glow. 

One question I usually get is "will I turn orange?" 

With my specialized formula that fits your skin tone, even the palest girl can be a bronzed goddess! Star Systemz knows what will work just for YOU and uses the best product on the market! Each session is catered to make YOU the Star and "red carpet" ready for that special event or just an everyday shine!

Try it out today and check out http://www.starsystemz.com for more information and to book your appointment. 

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Want to look fabulous in under an hour? No fuss, no mess and to not even have to drive anywhere? Want to glow, look radiant and youthful before a big event? Do what the celebrities do and get a mobile spray tan! Many people are not tan just due to the fact they don't have hours to lay out in the sun because of work, kids or just life gets in the way. No more excuses! Star Systemz comes to you and gives you a customized formula to match your skin type! Star Systemz even brings a special tent to prevent any overspray from gathering in your home.

I gathered these images from an article I read on elle.com asking fans which looks better. On average fans said the sun kissed look was the better choice. Why not feel gorgeous? Its as simple as making a phone call and can be scheduled next day! Check out http://www.starsystemz.com for more information about how spray tanning works and where to book your appointment.

Wedding Spray Tan

Glowing, blushing and gorgeous the bride looks fabulous hair done, makeup done, with tan lines and bright red. Why is this? She wanted to be tan for her wedding so she spent hours worshipping the sun to find out that she needed to put sunscreen on after she was burnt. To hide a burn is very difficult as the skin is already irritated and dry sometimes even chapping.

Don't look like this on your wedding day:


Take the easy way out and go for a spray tan! Spray Tanning is a safe, quick and an effective way to get the desired color you are going for! Why risk it? Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and unless you are a model the most amount of pictures you will probably take in your life so why not look your best? Sure the sun is free but the time you waste and the chances you take really outweigh the cost.

The best time to get a spray tan is one or two days before the big event! You won't be orange especially with my specialized formula and I have a satisfaction guarantee! I am certified and trained by the top spray tanning technicians and will provide you with the color you desire!

Why not give it a shot? You sure don't want to look like a pasty white bride or a burnt tomato!

Book your appointment now!

Contact: courtney@starsystemz.com
or check out my website at http://www.starsystemz.com for more information!

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PROLONG YOUR TAN

Getting a tan is the key to looking healthy, young and vibrant! Getting a tan and keeping it is the hard part. Even with a spray tan you can risk the color by not taking care of your skin properly. Here are some tips on prolonging your tan and keeping your perfect glow for as long as ten days!

-Moisturize day and night

-Pat dry your skin after the shower

-Use baby oil instead of shaving cream

-Avoid exfoliants of any kind

-Avoid chlorine as it reacts to the DHA in the spray tan and causes dry skin

Try out a spray tan and see how you can make your skin tan and glow without damaging it!

Check out http://www.starsystemz.com for more information!

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Reasons YOU can Benefit from Sunless Tanning

• SAFE-UV free, 0 exposure to harmful UVA and UVB rays
• APPROVED-by the FDA and recommended by dermatologists and The Skin Cancer Foundation
• QUICK- it only takes 10 minutes to finish your body and you are tanned immediately instead of many hours laying out in the sun.
• STREAK FREE-the airbrush gun will apply the solution evenly with a smooth finish that cannot be mimicked by self-tanning lotions, with no odor, no streaks and no orange appearance
• BEAUTY-it makes you look and feel great - your teeth look whiter, you look healthier and skin imperfections are hidden.
• CONFIDENCE-It will make you feel better and give you more confidence about yourself.

Start 2012 off right and book an appointment and see the amazing results a custom made solution and glow can do for YOU!

Hope everyone is ringing in the new years safe and sound and with much ambition and hope!

Love and Shine,

C

-HAPPY NEW YEARS-

Most people would like to be tan year round and who really enjoys laying out in the sun for hours and hours on end? Within the last 20 years, we have learned about the damaging effects the sun can have on our skin. Sure laying out for 15-20 minutes usually won't cause too many problems especially to those who lack Vitamin D. Spray tanning or sunless tanning provides a perfect glow without the damaging effects but how does it work? How does spraying sugar make me tan?

• Let me give you a little background on the discovery of DHA.

DHA was discovered by accident in the mid 1950's in a children's hospital at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Eva Wittgenstein was testing large doses of DHA on children who had glycogen storage disease. The dosage of DHA was dripping onto the children's skin and creating brown spots all over their skin. Dr. Eva decided to try it on her own skin and from there DHA was discovered and used in self tanners and other tanning products.

Airbrush tanning is the application of self-tanners through a spray gun or HVLP (high volume, low pressure) system. Self-tanning spray includes DHA (Dihydroxyacetone), which is a colorless sugar that makes the magic happen in the self-tanning process. DHA color is derived from the sugar-cane plant and is FDA approved for cosmetic purposes since 1973.

• How does DHA turn the skin brown?

DHA reacts with skin proteins, including amino acids, in the outermost layer of skin. The reaction develops brown skin coloring that looks very similar to a natural tan. The tan fades as the dead layers of skin slough off, just as in normal tanning.

Some sunless products contain an immediate cosmetic bronzer which shows an immediate tan after being sprayed. This color is not permanent and will wash off with the first shower. However, after the shower you will see a different tan which was developed by the self tanning solution (approximately 6 - 10 hours later depending on the solution being used).

I customize solutions depending on your personal skin tone and skin texture. Book your appointments now at http://www.starsystemz.com or by emailing me at courtney@starsystemz.com

Love and Shine

C

SUNLESS SUNDAY: 5 REASONS TO AVOID THE SUN

Working on your tan daily can be harmful to the skin especially for those who have pink undertones with pale skin. I, being Irish have this skin and have learned the hard way that laying out for several hours with oil and than heading to the tanning bed is a BIG NO NO! From this experience and with my obsession of being super tan, I learned the art of Spray Tanning. As part of Star Systemz, I believe that every woman should look and feel there very best! Feeling this way usually requires eating healthy, working out and taking good care of yourself mentally and physically. Just like getting your makeup done or hair touched up a good spray tan can give you that youthful, healthy glow that will SHINE!

This day in age there are many other ways to get that desired youthful glow with one of them being a spray tan! No more excuses to lay out for several hours and here are the top ten reasons to avoid the sun and those harmful tanning beds!

5 REASONS TO AVOID THE SUN

1. Signs of aging and sunspots may not be shown until later on in life but most of those fine lines and spots were caused before the time we were 18 years old.
2. Skin diseases such as Rosacea caused by countless hours in the sun, gives you red blotchy skin
3. Age related cataracts is caused by the sun so anytime you are outside put those stunner shades on :)
4. Skin cancer is one of the MAJOR reasons to avoid those sunless beds and lying out in the sun! Although most can be removed, having something such as cancer on your skin which by the way is your largest organ is scary.
5. No one likes to look like an alligator or be that older lady who is tan but looks like aged leather!

Need a quick tan? Star Systemz offers mobile spray tanning with a customized formula, and right to your home! Get glowing for those holiday parties and book your appointments now http://www.starsystemz.com

Love and Shine

C