Keep that golden glow!

Tell your tan to stick around! Sarah Scott is the original manufacturer of natural after-tan skincare products. Whether you're at the beach, out on the golf course or prefer indoor rays, our TanKeeper line of products hydrate and nourish sunkissed skin.

Our vitamin-rich natural formulas feature unique tan-keeping technologies that prevent peeling and keep your skin moisturized, which in turn makes your tan last longer!

Celeb report: Kate Bosworth and Patricia Neal

If you haven't read up on Hollywood productions lately, you probably didn't know that Michigan is quickly becoming a filming hot spot for movies and television shows. So while I was quite honored that my salon has catered to big celebs like Paul McCartney and Eva Longoria-Parker, I was in awe as one of the postergirls for young Hollywood showed up -- Kate Bosworth, who was filming her upcoming movie in the area (A Reasonable Bunch, with Demi Moore). I'm happy to say that Kate now has our TanKeeper after-tan healing lotion, and other Sarah Scott products!

On a sad note, since that we're talking about celebs, I have to report that one of Hollywood's long-time sweethearts, Patricia Neal (who I consider a part of the real Hollywood of yesteryear), died in August. I was honored that I was able to be her stylist (hair and make-up) a few years back, and helped her around the Royal Park Hotel while attending a celebrity function.

Plan a green wedding!

It's no surprise that as more and more people are "going green," people are also having "green weddings." Remember, it's your wedding, so you can adjust the green "dial" up as much as you would like! Here are just a few ideas for incorporating "green" into the happiest day of your life:

• There are a variety of eco-friendly wedding invitations, place cards and thank-yous available. Whether your choose to have a professional create your inviations or make them yourself, there are many recycled and now "plantable" papers available. With plantable paper stock, the paper is made with embedded flowers and seeds. After the event, your guests can actually plant the invitation and it will bloom!
• How about organic wedding favors? One popular option is natural and organic skincare with customized labeling to commemorate your special day. Sarah Scott ( http://www.shopsarahscott.com/ ) offers customized solutions for their skincare products, as well as gift baskets filled with natural and organic products, perfect for gifts for bridesmaids and the mother of the bride!
• Sustainable party favors are also becoming increasingly popular. Placecards with saplings attached are a great way to encourage your guests to "go green."
• Serve guests organic foods and wines at the wedding - make it a truly memorable experience with organic alcohol.

Stay natural and keep clear of artifically-scented lotions!

If you're into natural skincare, you know the importance of staying clear of anything that contains artificial fragrances. Store shelves are full of inexpensive lotions and moisturizers that might smell great, but leave you wondering what kind of chemicals you are putting on your skin. However, there are alternatives to those chemically-based lotions. Sarah Scott's Lavender Lotion has a wonderful lavender scent that comes from real essential oil (imagine that!). It's not often you will find a lavender lotion with healing aloe and Vitamin E - which will work wonders on your skin. And don't worry, the natural fragrance isn't overpowering, plus it's safe for sensitive skin too. Available at http://www.shopsarahscott.com/.

Recycling your old cosmetics

If you're like me and purchase new makeup all the time, chances are you have drawerfulls of makeup that is either old or you just don't use anymore. It's a waste to throw it out. Consider some of these ideas for what to do with that unwanted lipstick or eyeshadow:

• If the makeup is in good condition and is still useable, see if a friend or coworker might want it. You may also want to consider donating it to a woman's shelter or organization in your area that does career counseling for women to help them get back on their feet.
  
• Put together a makeup bag for your daughter or granddaughter - it'll be perfect for when they want to play dress-up!
  
• Reuse makeup for art projects. Eye pencils make great art pencils! Eye shadow and other powers can be used with rubber stamps for crafting. If you have friends who are artists, they may be interested in your old makeup for their own projects!
  
• Your husband or handyman may be able to use certain pieces of makeup, like eyeliner pencils for construction projects, like marking drywall or lumber.
  
• See if your local drugstore accepts old makeup for recycling.