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.

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.

You lotion-up before tanning, but how about after catching those rays?

While I have basketfuls of sunscreen, self-tanners, bronzers, etc. in my hall closet, one thing that I rarely come across are skincare essentials for after-tanning.

Keep Sarah Scott's TanKeeper after-tan healing cream on your nightstand and apply after a day in the sun....you'll be glad you did. It has a chemical-free formula made with 100% natural ingredients, so you can feel good about moisturizing your skin after catching some rays -- either at the beach or just spending a day outside. It has what you would expect in a high-quality natural lotion - aloe, grapeseed, coconut and rosemary. However, it also adds the healing power of honey (yes organic honey - but don't worry, the lotion is smooth and creamy and not sticky or greasy) and also adds vitamin E to further accelerate healing.

TanKeeper was featured in Natural Health Magazine recently and is available at http://www.tankeeper.com/