Anti-Aging Tips for Your Whole Body

Anti-Aging Tips for Your Whole Body

by | Jul 12, 2023

Skin Exfoliation is important
Anti Age Your Body

Did you forget about it? The skin below the chin?

If so, you’re not alone. Every morning we check our face in the mirror, admiring our reflection as we brush our teeth and apply skincare. But many of us overlook our bodies; it doesn’t help that many mirrors are mounted at a height to focus on the face.

Our body is about 92% of our skin’s real estate — this is living property consistently reflecting our health, lifestyle choices, and internal and external experiences. It’s essential to pay attention to and care for the skin above and below the chin all year round. Let’s examine some “skinformation” to help us achieve healthier skin from head to toe.

Tip of the Iceberg Phenomena:
The good and bad news is that 80% of aging is up to you. The tip of the iceberg — our face — is out 365 days a year in all kinds of weather and sun exposure so you’d think it would look older, with lines, wrinkles, discoloration and sagging, than the rest of our body. But why doesn’t it? With care, our faces can be next to flawless: even-toned, smooth, wrinkle-free. We exfoliate, moisturize, mask, peel, protect, support, and we use tools to care for our face but usually not past the jawline. The lower part of the iceberg — our body — is undercover and misses the same treatments so eventually skin can look old, revealing your age.

Exfoliate
Exfoliation from head to toe is key to radiant, glowing skin as we age. Full face and body exfoliation encourages younger, more vibrant cells to the surface. Our cellular renewal slows down 50% over the years, and dead skin cells pile up. You’ll see dry, dull, ashy skin that can be easily released with an exfoliating product. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and allows topical product application to get to the true surface of the skin.

Tip: Avoid over-scrubbing for a quick result, especially if you’ve been working out, sweating, and want to destroy acne blemishes — you could get a serious acne flare-up. The skin needs to get used to exfoliation, so begin two to three times a week and increase as tolerated to five days a week. How do you know if you’ve overworked your skin? It will look red, and shiny, and feel sensitive or sting.

Micro-Dermabrasion Paste can be used on the face and body to exfoliate away dead skin cells for smoother, vibrant-looking skin after just one use. This sugar and salt-based scrub gently buffs away dull skin cells and dry, flaky skin. If concerned about exfoliation, massage onto damp skin to melt the salt and sugar crystals.

Hydrate
After removing dead skin cells from your face and body, it’s essential to drench your skin with hydration. Active Hydration Body Replenish delivers a luxurious layer of all-over hydration. Get younger-looking, younger-acting skin with our breakthrough body moisturizer that instantly and continuously hydrates. You’ll see less crepey skin and more plump, luminous, bouncy, and radiant-looking skin. You can improve your skin — it is not too late, and your body will thank you.

Protect
To help reduce skin aging and discoloration, apply sunscreen daily before you go outdoors. We often forget about skin under the chin that is exposed to the sun when we’re on a walk or just out and about, but it’s equally as prone to sun damage as the face. The best skin that I’ve ever seen in the dermatologist’s office was from a patient that applied sunscreen every morning on her entire body after a bath or shower. Although she was prone to freckles, they were extremely faint, and her skin was baby smooth even though she was over 50. Remember that there is no fountain of youth, but sun protection products are the next best thing.

Be picky. When it comes to sunscreen, look for one with SPF 30 or more of a broad-spectrum formulation and one that is water-resistant. Essentials Face + Body Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 is a great option for full-body and long-wearing protection for an active lifestyle. Our formula offers up to 80 minutes of water and sweat resistance for activities like sports, outdoor recreation, and keeping up with the kids. The lightweight, non-sticky formula is excellent for the whole family and won’t cause breakouts.

Get even. Clothing straps move, backs are hard to reach, and sunscreen can only blend so far. So, do your best to apply an even amount over the skin. Tip: Apply the initial coat on bare skin. After putting on your clothing items, layer a second coat after 15 minutes. Finally, make sure you do not skimp on the amount of product — a teaspoon for the face and an ounce for the body, layered over time.

Re-apply. A very important sun protection step is re-application. Although we’d like it to be as easy as one and done, it isn’t. The basic rule is to re-apply sunscreen every 2-2.5 hours, and after swimming and sweating.

Dark spots be gone. Using skin brighteners to even your skin tone can deliver even, radiant skin. Don’t expect to go back in the sun and get an even tan now that your spots and patches are history. Unfortunately, skin has a memory of your past skin habits and assaults. Freckles and marks can pop up right back in the same places. This is because our melanocytes, or pigment cells, are stimulated to protect the skin as its main job is to create umbrellas of color to protect the skin below from harmful UV rays. People with more pigment have a coat of protection so they burn less and usually tan evenly. Fair individuals have less pigmented cells, so they have less protection. The few cells bring less protection causing their skin to burn more easily and the pigment is more scattered. Over time, these pigment cells reproduce but look clumped together. The bottom line, avoid the sun and wear sunscreen.

Fake it. Do you want the best of both worlds — sun-kissed skin without the damage? Get summer color 365 days a year using a faux tan product. Re-apply as needed once or twice a week and more frequently to the face as it is usually cleansed twice daily. Remember to use your sunscreen every day as directed because tinted skin is not sun protection. Essentials Foaming Sunless Tan gives even, natural-looking color with RF-Dcell Technology featuring Narcissus Bulb Extract to extend the life of your sunless glow.

I hope you’ve now been inspired to love and care for your skin from head to toe all year long!

*Written by Mary Radford, RNBA
Mary Radford, RNBA, has an extensive background in Dermatology, Plastic Surgery and Aesthetic Spas. She worked side by side with Dr. Katie Rodan as a Registered Nurse in her dermatology office before being recruited to Rodan + Fields in 2004, where she currently focuses on Field Education + Tools.

*All referenced results are based on an 8-week U.S. clinical and consumer study.

Learn more about Rodan + Fields  and how you can get your most radiant skin ever. Trust your skin’s glow to the Doctors and to your consultant who know how to help you get your skin glowing.

Results may vary depending on multiple factors: age, gender, skin type and condition, concomitant products used, health history, location, lifestyle, and diet.

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How to Plop Your Hair with R+F Haircare

How to Plop Your Hair with R+F Haircare

by | Jul 6, 2023

 

Hair plopping is a heatless drying technique that is perfect for those with wavy to curly hair. This method involves wrapping the hair into a micro-fiber towel to air-dry curls. Surprisingly, a cotton tee shirt can be used as an alternative and works just as well. At first, it may seem like plopping your hair is the same as using the hair wrap technique, but this method is more gentle for your curls because it avoids twisting the hair.

Here’s how to perfectly plop your hair with R+F Haircare:

Step 1: Apply Define+ Curl Cream to damp, clean hair. This can be worked from your scalp to the ends.

Step 2: Grab a micro-fiber towel or cotton tee shirt. Lean forward, flipping your hair to the front, and drape the towel over the back of your hair.

Step 3: Hold your curls in place the best you can as you wrap the towel or tee shirt towards the front of your head.

Step 4: Twist the remaining fabric into a tail and tuck it into the fabric on the back of your head. This will secure the wrap.

You’ll want to leave your hair in this plopped position for 20 minutes to an hour depending on the texture or density of your hair.

Step 5: Remove the micro-fiber towel or tee shirt and give your curls a healthy shine by applying the Defrizz+ Oil Treatment in a scrunching motion. Start at the ends of your hair and scrunch upwards to lock in hydration and encourage your natural wave or curl pattern.

*All referenced results are based on an 8-week U.S. clinical and consumer study.

Learn more about Rodan + Fields  and how you can get your most radiant skin ever. Trust your skin’s glow to the Doctors and to your consultant who know how to help you get your skin glowing.

Results may vary depending on multiple factors: age, gender, skin type and condition, concomitant products used, health history, location, lifestyle, and diet.

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*information is taken from The R+F Source.

How To Exercise Without Moving Your Body

How To Exercise Without Moving Your Body

by | Jun 21, 2023

Skin Exfoliation is important
Skin Exfoliation is important

By Amelia Harris (reblog)

Staff Writer for Wake Up World

Wouldn’t it be nice if we lived in a magical world where we could simply imagine whatever we wanted to happen and *poof* it would appear? For thousands of years, people have claimed that the mind alone has great power to affect real-world change. But to what end? Those who believe in the Law of Attraction already have faith in this concept. But now, scientific research is proving that the mind can indeed directly impact our physical reality. 

Hope For Dieters And The Bed-Ridden

Hospitals and homes around the globe are filled with immobile victims of accidents, aging, or health disorders. Ranging from paralysis to feeling a little stiff, many people are in pain and unable to move around freely. As a result, the longer they remain unmoving, the further their muscles will atrophy. Conversely, at any given time, droves of people worldwide are working to get fit. They diet, exercise regularly, and often feel frustrated at hard work that brings slow results. Luckily, there is good news for everyone – scientific studies offer great hope that just thinking about exercise can lead to actual changes in the body.

The Studies 

Although philosophers and spiritual leaders throughout history have taught that a person’s thoughts create their reality, many people remain skeptical. Various scientific studies have finally put this theory to the test, and the results are undeniable. 

Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic – Lerner Research Institute studied whether merely thinking about physical exercise, without actually doing any exercise, would cause physiological changes. They discovered that strength increased by 35% in the part of the body the subjects imagined exercising. (1)

At the University of Washington, researchers studied the brain. They looked at the way brains were impacted when subjects thought about exercise vs. actually did exercise. Their research proved that the same part of the brain is activated in either scenario. (2)

Lead researcher Brian C. Clark of Ohio University tested healthy volunteers to see if and how their brains would impact their bodies. The volunteers were split into three groups for four weeks: a group with wrist-hand immobilization to induce weakness, a group with wrist-hand immobilization who also thought about strong muscle contractions 5 days/wk, and a control group with no interventions. At the end of the study, both immobilized groups lost strength in their writs, but the subjects who visualized wrist exercises showed profound changes. Their wrists were twice as strong as the wrists of the group that did not think about exercise. (3, 4) 

The Mind-Body Connection 

These studies demonstrate scientifically what spiritual teachers have been claiming all along: there is a direct correlation between the mind and the body. Simply put, what affects the mind affects the body. (4)

For all the people who are struggling to move their bodies, be it due to age, an unfortunate life event, or a medical condition, these studies reveal a crucial path forward: thinking about physical movement causes similar effects as actually moving. So, if you can’t get yourself moving, better get yourself thinking! Muscles can get stronger, joints can become more flexible, and the body can move with greater ease just through the power of thought. And for people who want to get fit, it can’t hurt to think about exercising each day. No matter who you are, the results of thinking positively might just be miraculous. 

Article sources: 

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14998709
  2. https://www.pnas.org/content/107/9/4430.abstract
  3. https://www.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/jn.00386.2014
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25274345

About the author:

Amelia Harris is a writer and eco-activist, interested in health and all things esoteric, with a passion for sharing good news and inspiring stories. She is a staff writer for Wake Up World.

 

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Best and Worst Oils to Cook With

Best and Worst Oils to Cook With

by | Jun 15, 2023

Skin Exfoliation is important
Skin Exfoliation is important

When it comes to cooking oil, organic and non gmo are a priority! ☺

The best 3 oils to cook with:

1) Coconut Oil assists in weight loss, the brain, and benefits cholesterol.

2) Olive oil assists with heart healing properties, lowering blood pressure, and stubborn fat cells.

3) Avocado oil assists with nutrient absorption, balances blood pressure, and improves arthritis

The worst 3 oils to cook with:

1) Canola oil is a process oiled derived from GMO rapeseed. Primarily refined using hexane which is a chemical used in gasoline. Linked to increasing trans fat levels and destroys the myelin sheath in the brain leading to neurological disorders. 97% Genetically modified.

2) Corn oil is derived from Monsanto’s GMO corn. This crop is heavily treated with roundup and other pesticides which are toxic to the entire body. Being high in Omega-6 this oil is linked to inflammation, cancer, and obesity. 98% Genetically modified.

3) Soybean oil is created from GMO soybean. This crop is linked to a plethora of issues. To start Soy mimics estrogen in the human body so it upsets the entire hormonal balance in both males and females. It also is very high in omega 6’s and linked to obesity, fatty liver, inflammation, heart damage, asthma, and immune system impairment. 90% genetically modified.

With the information above it is good to know the difference in the oils you use to cook or at a restaurant you plan to attend. You can always ask in advance what oil they prepare their food in. For health and longevity stick to coconut, olive, or avocado oil. These 3 benefit the body in many ways, keep the immune system strong, and have been used for centuries. 👏

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Results may vary depending on multiple factors: age, gender, skin type and condition, concomitant products used, health history, location, lifestyle, and diet.

*Information sourced from 🔆Cultivateelevate.com

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Benefits of Stacking Your Skincare Habits

Benefits of Stacking Your Skincare Habits

by | Jun 8, 2023

Skin Exfoliation is important

Learn how stacking your habits can improve your daily routines with Kayla Kozan, Founder of Peak Wellness in Canada.

When it comes to skincare, you probably already know that consistency is key to your success. Achieving your skincare goals means sticking with a consistent routine in order to yield the best results. In fact, creating a routine is the best way to ensure your morning and nighttime skincare regimens become an integral part of your day.

Routines are essentially habits that are implemented in groups. Have you heard of habit stacking? For this blog post, we caught up with Founder of Peak Wellness in Canada, Kayla Kozan, to learn about what the term means, how to stack your habits, the benefits of stacking your skincare habits, the importance of a daily skincare routine, and of course, self-care rituals.

So: What Is Habit Stacking? 

“Habit stacking is the process of ‘stacking’ a new, desirable habit on top of an existing one,” Kozan explains. So instead of starting from scratch, you’re simply modifying a practice you already do in your morning or evening routine. What’s great about that is that this strategy is proven to increase the likelihood of you sticking to your new routine. Crafting your personal lifestyle and wellness regimen is all about habit stacking—at least in the beginning.

Creating Your Custom Skincare Routine 

Because we all had a little more time on our hands since the pandemic, we’ve allotted a little more time to our skincare regimens. Why is that? Well, it’s easier to stick with a four- or five-step routine when there are fewer late nights, less plans in general, and no coming home after a night of a few drinks. In other words, with nowhere to go and no one to see (for the most part), there was little temptation to skip the entire enterprise of doing an evening skincare routine. What’s more, not having to commute in the morning (for many of us), meant we had more time to do that extra skincare step. Whether that additional step was something as simple as applying REDEFINE Multi-Function Eye Cream or taking the time to indulge in a 15-minute mask, not feeling rushed gave us a little more time to indulge in the self care that is a complete skincare routine.

To help you further customize your skincare routine, try the newly reformulated Rodan + Fields Redefine Regimen, which allows you to choose your favorite textures. You can select products based on your own unique preference for Step 1 and Step 3 for a.m. and p.m. moisturizers, respectively. In other words? You can choose your own hydration adventure. Want a rich, thick cream during the day? We’ve got you covered. Prefer a thinner, lighter lotion for evening? Go for it.

Keep it Simple

When it comes to creating a new habit, Kozan notes that “if a habit feels effortless, it will fit perfectly into your day, without requiring brain power or willpower.” With regard to skincare, Kozan says that it’s “far more effective to maintain your simple skincare ritual seven days in a row, than to do an extensive multi-step routine once a week.” The bottom line? Bespoke skincare routines have thrived since COVID became a reality — and they will be a habit that sticks long after the pandemic. Taking a little extra care of our skin is something we’re all reaping the benefits of — and after a year of seeing our skin up close and personal on video calls, it makes sense that we’d continue to make the time for a robust routine.

Multi-Med Therapy Prioritizes Consistency

Multi-Med Therapy is the approach to skincare on which Rodan + Fields is built— and it’s designed to make consistency easy. “Even the bottles are numbered to make your routine effortless,” Kozan points out. “The simplicity of their Regimens take the guesswork out of your skincare routine.”

The Benefits of Stacking Your Habits

Batching a few habits together gives you a sense that you’re sort of “on autopilot.” These easy associations make a mindless, routine maintenance activity feel a little less rote. “A great example of a base habit is brushing your teeth,” Kozan says.  “Since you already brush your teeth twice a day, you have two opportunities per day to add on to that habit,” she adds. She recommends stacking your skincare routine on top of brushing your teeth for an effortless ritual. “Begin step one of your skincare routine after brushing your teeth in the morning and begin your evening skincare routine right after brushing your teeth at night,” she advises. Before you know it, you’ve habit stacked.

Habits Are The Secret To Wellness

After you’ve stuck with a consistent self-care and skincare routine for a few months, it becomes easy. These routines and rituals are not just a trend, they also help you ensure that you’re taking care of your mind, body — and skin.

*All referenced results are based on an 8-week U.S. clinical and consumer study.

Learn more about Rodan + Fields  and how you can get your most radiant skin ever. Trust your skin’s glow to the Doctors and to your consultant who know how to help you get your skin glowing.

Results may vary depending on multiple factors: age, gender, skin type and condition, concomitant products used, health history, location, lifestyle, and diet.

Share this with friends or family members. It will save their skin — and boost their confidence.

PM me for the best options to suit your budget 🙂

*information is taken from The R+F Source.

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