In addition to being at the center of our universe, the sun is also at the center of debates and research on its blessings versus its wrongdoings. We all know how important it is to protect our skin against UV radiation. So much so that nowadays, a pocket-sized sun screen is the new essential item found in a lady’s hand-bag, alongside the iPhone, credit card, lip-gloss and other secrets that shall not be revealed.

After listening to Dr Polla’s latest interview on WRS “Protect your skin and is Botox safe?” I realized that nowadays we talk a lot about the potential damages the sun may cause, but not enough about all its virtues. Life on earth depends on its emission of heat and light, and we, human beings, are no exception. I started to look for scientific studies showing the benefits of « intelligent » exposure to UVs. After reading some of the medical reviews piled on my father’s desk, here’s what I learned.

Apart from ensuring healthy bones, the sun seems to contribute in the prevention – and in certain cases in the cure – of certain illnesses such as diabetes, tumors, heart-diseases and sclerosis. Furthermore sun rays help regulate our skin’s cellular renewal, and have a disinfectant action that reduces skin infections (Dr Maurizio Cutolo, University of Genova, Italy).

And that’s not all. Regular sun exposure keeps our retina healthy and may even prevent myopia. Sunlight is also a key factor in the production of the hormone (leptin) that controls our feeling of satiety and reduces our appetite. Yeay, a new good buddy in the battle against munchies and round tummies! And last but not least, sunlight regulates our mood by acting on our production of melatonin and serotonin. So much truth in the song « my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray » !

Five months have gone by since my last blog post; the time span of a spring and a summer, and in my case a birth, too. More than a maternity leave or the passing of two seasons, I lived the creation and discovery of a new world. A kind of parallel universe, connected to the rest of reality but cradled in its own separate atmosphere. And now, just as summer is coming to an end, so is that part of my life. I hear Jim Morrison’s lyrics in my head: “Summer’s almost gone, when summer’s gone, where will we be?”. Well I am back at FOREVER, full of new energies, ideas and interesting facts to share with you.

The end of summer is really a time of transition and transformation for us all. Under the goose bumps our skin is still glowing with last month’s sun , we’ve put our jackets back on but still wear our sandals, our kids go back to school, we start new projects at work, hang out with our colleagues again, recover or change our routines and rhythm.

And if it wasn’t yet the case, well it’s time for your rhythm to include a regular “beat” for pampering and taking care of your skin. I mean, for example, to visit FOREVER LASER INSTITUT in order to touch base with your Doctor or Beautician, and redefine a treatment plan for 2012-2013. Indeed, it’s just the right time to:

• resume your laser hair removal sessions (one reason to be happy about your fading tan)
• start a series of post-sun peels
• plan a lymphatic drainage therapy (to eliminate left-over toxins from all those outdoor aperitif drinks)

So while the “sweet sorrow” of our summer almost gone is lingering, let’s jump together in the fresh waters of a new season!

The French Prime Minister publically announced two weeks ago that the term “Mademoiselle” (equivalent of “miss”) should be banished from official forms and registries. It shall be replaced by “Madame”. Yes, on paper that sounds more serious, mature, poised, business-like. But what about all the good sides of being a Mademoiselle? Freedom, coquetry, seduction, freshness, sparkle… we shouldn’t forget about those. I believe that whatever certain feminists may say, we’re not dropping the Mademoiselle in real life!

FOREVER’s on your side, Mesdemoiselles at heart and in spirit. What exactly can we do for you? Quite simple: make you want to pamper yourselves, feel good about yourselves and preserve your fresh and colourful looks forever.

A few treats to try:

• A peel to get a glowing skin before a night out

→ enjoy the pink cheeks and even skin tone of a Mademoiselle without having to go heavy on blush and foundation

• A lymphatic drainage for thin and light legs before a shopping spree around the city

→ enjoy wearing your heels all day long like a Mademoiselle

• Hyaluronic acid for beautiful lips free from signs of bitterness or tightness

→ enjoy applying lipstick on that perfect pout and …