Tag Archives: motherhood

10.29.12
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WWYD: Mom Forces Underage Daughter to Tan

The popular television show, What Would You Do, featured an interesting piece that showed a “tan” Mom practically forcing her daughter to tan at the BOCA Tanning Club on the east coast. The actors were each given a role to play. The teenage daughter was depicted as a fair-skinned, light-eyed, blonde girl while the Mother was unnaturally dark and tanned. The Mom continuously tried to force the girl into the tanning bed while onlookers watched and commented. The Mother could be heard saying such things like, “Look at you–you’re pasty white.”

These comments caught the attention of two young women waiting for their tanning session to begin. They came to the aid of the pale teenager–giving her compliments on her naturally fair skin and eyes. Another woman didn’t have a clue when she offered her words of encouragement, “It’s really relaxing in there.”

It wasn’t until an older woman was in the waiting area before her spray tan that the situation got serious. She openly admitted to being a skin cancer survivor. She showed the teenage girl her scar , with tears in her eyes, explaining that it was because of tanning beds that she developed skin cancer. The woman asks the tanning Mom what was more important; a healthy daughter or a tan daughter? Her last words were, “Your Mom needs a wake-up call.”

The closing message of the show was to learn before you burn. If only a former skin cancer or melanoma patient could sit in the waiting rooms of all tanning salons–then maybe young girls without the proper knowledge of the dangers of tanning salons would be persuaded to walk away.

You can watch the full episode here. Feel free to leave your comments and don’t hesitate to speak up if you are ever in a situation like this!

 

 

09.15.12
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Guest post: The Importance of Sun Protection for Men and Boys

Today’s post is written by Wendy from ABCs and Garden Peas. She recently reviewed UV Skinz and definitely knows the benefit of teaching healthy sun protection habits. She also blogs on topics such as real food, attachment parenting, breastfeeding, natural/organic brands, gardening, and local treasures!

Read on to find out the importance of sun protection for men and boys…

My son and his daddy might as well be attached at the hip. Everywhere Daddy goes, my little man is close behind, watching, learning, and usually asking “Why!?” And it’s never more true than when Daddy heads outside.

We live on a large, rural property that requires lots of time outdoors. Just mowing the lawn can take the biggest part of a day, then there’s the garden, trimming, flower beds, etc. It all adds up to lots of time in the sun for my husband and his little sidekick. That’s why I’m always on them about protecting their skin with sunscreen.

Why is skin protection such a problem for men?

Whether it’s golfing, running, or mowing the lawn, most of the daily activities common to men require a lot of time outdoors. Like most men, my husband doesn’t think a lot about skin care products. He’s much less likely than I am to think about skin care, and much more likely to have more skin exposed (neither of my boys like to wear a shirt outdoors.) It all adds up to higher risk for sun damage and skin cancer. The very thought makes me cringe, especially when I think of the effects on my little boy’s delicate skin.

Prevention is key.

It might earn me the title of “Naggy Mommy,” but I make sure that sunscreen is a daily habit in our house. That means during the height of summer, but also during the rest of the year – even cloudy days.  I figure, if I keep on them for now, applying sunscreen will become second nature, and my son will have adopted a healthy habit at a really early age.

Guys heading outside? Remind them of these important skin care tips:

  • Be careful not to neglect ears, nose, hands and the back of the neck.
  • Bald spot or thin hair? Yup, that scalp can burn too. Hats are great for protection!
  • Sunscreen doesn’t work if you only put it on once and then forget about it. Is Daddy working up a sweat? Make sure to reapply!
  • Pay careful attention to skin, and report any changes in color or texture to your physician. Men who go shirtless need more skin checks and they can’t see their backs, so lets lend them a hand on a monthly basis, ladies!

Like I said, whatever my husband does, my son wants to do it, too. Sure, it gets a little frustrating at times, but why not use that interest to your advantage while it lasts? Encourage the men in your life to model healthy habits for the little ones that idolize them. A little sunscreen now can make a big difference later, especially when you start ‘em young!

12.09.10
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All You Magazine December 2010

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I have exciting news! You can read all about Rhonda Sparks, the Founder of UV Skinz, in the December issue of All You Magazine. She is featured in a full-page article sharing her life before UV Skinz and how she turned a tragedy into an inspiration. The admiration that I have for Rhonda is huge. No matter what, I have noticed how she always puts her family first! Her kind heart, courage, and entrepreneurial spirit makes her such an awesome person. Rhonda deserves this and much more!!

06.14.09
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Miessence Review and Giveaway

The most important factor in protecting ourselves from skin damage and possible skin cancer is wearing an SPF sunscreen daily.  Using a good sunscreen is only the beginning, but to find a good sunscreen that is actually good for you is the key.

I have found a sunscreen that is 100% good for you, contains no artificial chemicals and can be used on your whole family.The Miessence Organics Reflect Outdoor Balm comes in SPF 15 and is USDA Certified Organic.  My family and I have been using the sunscreen for about two weeks now and I really love it.  I was really skeptical when I first saw the color of the sunscreen which is a silver gray color. One reason I never wore sunscreen growing up was because the only sunscreens available would turn my brown skin almost chalky white. I didn’t like the fact that you could actually see I was wearing sunscreen because it didn’t blend in. Unlike sunscreens of my childhood, the Misessence Reflect Outdoor Balm goes on so smooth and blends into your skin with a soft powdery feel and then disappears!

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It contains all natural minerals and organic olive oil to keep your skin soft and supple. One-hundred percent of thier ingredients are beneficial. The Miessence Reflect Balm contains “natural Vitamin E, beta carotene and polygonum extract to protect the skin from premature ageing and prevent damage caused by the elements.”

I love the fact that when I read the label I was able to actually read and understand in plain English what the sunscreen is made of. I understand the words; olive, coconut, shea butter, beeswax, oat, vitamin E, rosemary and (the most important one) organic. You can see a full list of ingredients here on the Miessence website.

Miessense is 100% organic and we all know using organics supports the farmers who don’t pollute our environment with artificial fertilizers and pesticides. It has a pleasant smell which isn’t overpowering in any way.
Miessence has a broad range of facial care, body care, hair care, oral care, and  baby care products.

31501We had the chance to review one of their baby products, The Baby Bottom Mist. Which is officially a new hit in our household! It comes in a 1 oz spray bottle that fits perfectly in your hand. Just a couple sprays of the mist delivers a soothing and calming nappy are salve (for the diaper area). This is great for keeping those diaper rash areas soothed and with the mist there is no need to touch! I really wish I knew of  this when my 2-year-old, Faith, was a baby.   It was always messy dealing with those creams and I’m sure so uncomfortable  for her. The Baby Bottom Mist is not only hygienic, but also very convenient. It is “beneficial for itches, rashes, nicks, scrapes and cuts, sunburn, windburn and other skin irritations. Helps to restore skin to its natural healthy softness.”

The Baby Bottom Mist is a must-have and so is the Reflect Outdoor Balm!! Thanks to Miessence Organics you can WIN a Baby Bottom Mist and Reflect Outdoor Balm of your own! (Value: $44)

Here’s How to Enter!

(You MUST complete the first entry to qualify for the additional entries)

Entry #1 : Visit the Miessence website, browse around and leave a comment answering this question;  If you had a $25 gift certificate to spend at Miessence, what would you buy and why?

Extra Entries – #1 must be done first.

****(Leave a comment for each)****

*Follow UV Skinz through RSS (1 entry)

*Follow UV Skinz on  Twitter and post on Twitter about the contest (up to 2 entries accepted daily)

*Spreading the word about this giveaway through any other social media outlets (Facebook, forums, online communities, etc.) will be accepted. Please leave each in a seperate comment. (up to 3 entries accepted daily)

*Sign-up for the UV Skinz newsletter (5 entries).

*Blog about Miessence and this giveway. You can use the text below. Leave a comment with the direct link to your post (10 entries).

Discover the benefits of organic skin care through Miessence Organics. Miessence uses 100% beneficial and all natural USDA Certified Organic ingredients. Read about the experience mom blogger Kalisha at UV Skinz had with the Miessence Reflect Outdoor Balm and Baby Bottom Mist and enter the giveaway to WIN each of them for yourself!  Giveaway ends June 21st.

One winner will be chosen!

*I will be using a random number generator (random.org) to select the winner. The winner will be emailed and also announced on here on Monday June 22, 2009.

  • Contest ends at 11:59pm on Sunday June 21,2009. If the prize is not claimed in 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. (Good reason to subscribe in reader–so you don’t miss the chance to claim your prize!)