Aqua Tan Products Won Me Over - The Glow of a Tan Without Health Risks

Aqua Tan products get a definite thumbs up from me.

Unexpectedly, I discovered Aqua Tan products, and was pleasantly pleased. I believe the line will be a tremendous hit and will enhance your body with a glorious natural-looking healthy tan. Through my own experience with skin cancer, I'm well aware of the damage the sun can do. But, the glow of a bronzed body still appeals to me.

The quest for a good self-tanning product has been on my agenda for 20+ years. I've tried many, but none provided the finished result that I desired until Aqua Tan.

Since Aqua Tan offers many alternatives, picking which ones to start with was a challenge. But, I narrowed my decision down to three: Aqua Tan Gentle Purifying Gelee, Aqua Tan Self Tanning Body Milk, and 100% Natural Aqua Tan Self Tanning Spray for Faces.

A week before attending a meeting where I wanted to appear to have a nice tan, I started my experiment. The Gentle Purifying Gelee did a lovely job as a gentle exfoliate in the shower. Its combination of white tea, cucumber, green tea extracts along with fruit enzymes, was soothing and not harsh, with a light fruit scent. Dull skin was washed away and my body felt soft. A little goes a long way.

Next, I applied Self Tanning Body Milk everywhere except my face. When you open this tube, the aroma is fresh and the product is white, light, thin and silky. As you apply it over your body, it soaks in like a lotion. A combination of Shea Butter, Kukui Nut Oil, Avocado Oil, Cocoa Butter, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B5 work together to nourish your skin while leaving it soft. The body milk dried fast and I only needed a few additional minutes before getting dressed.

It took about 2 hours for my tan to appear. Even though I thought I had been careful, there were 3 or 4 spots I missed. So, I applied a little more to those starkly contrasting areas, and within a few hours I had a healthy tan. Over the next 5 days, I applied the body milk 2 more times. It took about 10 days before I had to apply any more. As this application faded away over another 10 days, I used the exfoliate to eliminate any leftover spots.

I repeated the above process five weeks later with the same exceptional results. This product sells for $42, and goes a long way. What I especially liked was not having to apply it every day. Instead, in-between applications, I used regular body lotion during the time I had my Aqua Tan. I'm sure the Sensual Tan Extender would help enhance everyone's tan and make them last a little longer.

It's tempting to say I've saved the best for last. But, I can't pick a favorite between the body milk and the 100% Natural Self Tanning Spray for Faces. You spray the latter on your face and spread evenly with your fingertips. Like the other products, it contains powerful antioxidants for protecting your skin against free radicals, combined with nourishing botanicals, Awapuhi, Papaya, Cucumber and Aloe Vera extracts. Its light fragrance is refreshing.

I used this spray every day for 4 days and then every 3rd day. I absolutely love its feel and results. This product, which sells for $38, has lasted for over 3 months.

These products have my vote and endorsement. On its website, http://www.aquatan.tv, they have a skin cancer resource that is excellent as well as an awareness section for education. I recently saw a review of the body milk on http://gottaspa.blogspot.com/2008/04/review-aqua-tan-self-tanning-body-milk.html. Obviously, Shannon Nelson also loves it.

After others give Aqua Tan a try, I'd be interested in knowing what they think.

This review, along with any of the Hill Team reviews is positive. We only take the time to review products we feel comfortable endorsing. Sometimes, we are asked to endorse something, but we don't. It may be great for some, just not for us.

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Innovate Your Dairy Products With Functional Ingredients

It is easy to see that the dairy industry represents a large segment of the American food industry. Consumers purchase dairy products because they contain essential nutrients such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin D and protein. Be it milk, cheese, yogurt or ice cream, almost every American consumes dairy products on some sort of regular basis.

In their May 2008 report "Functional Foods" Market Research and Consumer Intelligence Report, the Mintel International Group, Ltd., states that consumer interest in functional or fortified foods has gone up from 2002 to 2007 by 63 percent with dairy foods constituting 75 percent of the total functional foods sales. Dairy food manufacturers seeking to position their dairy products in the market with a higher nutritive value and greater consumer appeal should consider incorporating functional ingredients into their product or product line.

Dairy products that are fortified with functional ingredients such as probiotics, omega 3 fatty acids, additional calcium and Vitamin D are receiving more consumer attention these days. Such products not only augment nutrition but, depending on the functional ingredient added, also play a role in weight management, digestive health, immunity and healthy bone development. Popular functional ingredients include:

"Probiotics" means "for life". The World Health Organization defines probiotics as "live microorganisms, which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host". Research shows probiotics supports digestive health, but may have wider benefits according to the specific strain of probiotics used. Yogurt has been a popular product for fortification with probiotics.

From 2006 to 2007, probiotics claims on food and beverage products increased by more than 140 percent, according to AC Nielsen (a global marketing research firm) with yogurt being the most popular product for delivery.

Omega 3 fatty acids. Dietary increase of Omega 3 fatty acids, particularly, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) is strongly supported by research. Omega 3 fatty acids are believed to provide numerous health benefits including the support of heart health, digestive health, brain health and joint health. These "good" fats are popularly added to milk, yogurt, and cheeses. Consumer awareness of the health benefits of EPA and DHA is wide and the fortification of dairy products with omega 3 fatty acids is predicted to be a hot-seller.

Oligosaccharides are soluble and semi-soluble fiber often used as prebiotics, an important component of digestive healthcare. Synbiotics, the combination of probiotics with prebiotics, help to produce short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and certain B vitamins. The SCFA protect colon tissue and help to regulate healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. They also support normal blood sugar levels and certain immune functions. Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) derived from fruits and vegetables help promote the absorption of calcium.

Whey protein derived from milk enhances the protein value of a dairy product. Studies show whey protein helps to improve the solubility of minerals and their absorption in the digestive tract. It also helps to promote immune functions.

Protein is a nutrient that dominates the athletic and bodybuilding industries. For a number of years, athletes and health enthusiasts have been adopting a protein-rich diet to build more muscle mass and promote weight loss. Research shows that protein is an appetite suppressant, and based on a survey conducted by the NPD Group, Inc., a leading global provider of consumer and retail market research information, people want more protein in their diet. High-protein diets help promote satiety and loss of fat.

The International Food Information Council's (IFIC) 2009 Food and Health Survey reported that consumers are driven to make healthy food choices based on taste, price, and nutritive value. Trends also indicate that consumers are looking for products that make condition-specific health claims. Baby boomers and health enthusiasts are the biggest takers. Here's an interesting bit of news: Yogurt and yogurt drink brands that targeted specific health conditions grew by 169 percent from 2005 to 2008. This was according to a 2008 Mintel report entitled "Yogurt and Yogurt Drinks-US," November 2008.

Transitioning a dairy product from a healthy food to an even healthier functional food, may prove to be the easiest way to increase your company's bottom line profits and offer consumers more health value for their money. Contact a quality private label supplement manufacturer about formulating your dairy products with functional ingredients. Simply choose from a wide variety of private label stock to get your production line going on the fast-track to success!

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