by Debi | Jan 17, 2012
Skipping rope may be good for you, but skipping meals will only trip you up. When you skip breakfast or work through lunch, you’re more likely to crave and indulge in carbohydrate-rich snacks that are high in sugar, salt and fat. Loading up on high glycemic index foods like potatoes, milk, white breads and fried foods accelerates aging and causes skin conditions like rosacea and acne to rear their ugly heads.
Instead eat a healthy, nutrient rich breakfast, lunch and dinner and have skin-friendly snacks at the ready like fresh antioxidant rich fruits and veggies (the more colorful, the better).
So, does your food regimen complement your skincare regimen?
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by Debi | Dec 20, 2011
Sweet treats left on desks and doorsteps may be kindly meant, and your mouth will likely thank you for indulging—but your face won’t. It’s true the old notion that chocolate causes acne is more of a superstition than a scientific truth, but it’s also true that high glycemic index foods in general (such as cookies and milk) do contribute to acne breakouts.
Diets high in refined carbohydrates seem to affect hormone levels which in turn increase oil production by sebaceous glands. And in addition to upping your breakout odds, the plethora of seasonal culinary pleasures like salty snacks and alcoholic drinks can also cause bloating and redness. So, take it easy on the treats and the vino, and your skin, not to mention your waistline, will show appreciation for your moderation.
by Debi | Dec 18, 2011
My lips are the first place to react to cold weather and the usual balms aren’t cutting it. Do you have a suggestion?
Popular lip balms will simply coat the lips and when it wears off, you’re back to where you started. Treating lips with ANTI-AGE Lip Renewing Serum nightly helps to restore definition and keeps lips looking naturally full and youthful. Used nightly, each mono-dose capsule helps lips retain natural moisturizing factors, smooths lip texture, reduces the appearance of lip wrinkles, and provides protective antioxidant benefits. The result is fuller, firmer, smoother, hydrated and more defined-looking lips.
For maintenance during the day use ESSENTIALS Lip Shield SPF 25. This hydrating lip balm soothes, softens and protects lips from the aging and burning effects of the sun with SHIELDrf, an exclusive complex of stabilized avobenzone and antioxidant/anti-inflammatory colorless carotenoids for effective UVA sunscreen protection. It also conditions lips with collagen-stimulating peptides to smooth lip texture, lipid molecules for long-term moisturization and dimethicone to protect the delicate moisture barrier. Vitamins A, C and E provide antioxidant protection, while shea butter, avocado and sunflower seed oil hydrate and moisturize.
Why does my skin get drier in colder weather?
In the winter, we turn up the thermostat in our homes which removes humidity from the air and causes dehydration of our skin. We also wear more clothing, which can wick moisture from the surface of the skin. Dry skin is thinner, more fragile and has less of a protective barrier. Once the skin’s barrier is compromised, moisture loss continues and the skin is vulnerable to the entrance of irritants and infections, often leading to a red, itchy rash.
Take a warm (not hot bath) and apply ESSENTIALS Daily Body Moisturizer after patting the skin dry to tackle body moisturization in a whole new way. Featuring RF-Dcell technology, Daily Body Moisturizer prolongs the lifespan of healthy cells so skin is more resilient to the climate-induced stressors that cause skin to feel dry, tight and uncomfortable. RF-Dcell acts almost like “psychotherapy for skin,” calming frenzied cells down, normalizing the rate of cell maturation and in the end, making skin function more efficiently. The result: skin is able to retain moisture and remain comfortable when challenged by climate and other environmental aggressors.
For healthier, smoother, more hydrated skin, contact me before your skin stresses you out!
by Debi | Nov 25, 2011
Most Valuable Real Estate - YOUR HANDS, YOUR NECK, and YOUR FACE!
It may be a cliché, but first impressions really are important – and you don’t get a second chance to make one!
If you want to make your presence count, start with your most valuable piece of real estate.
Good posture, good communication, and GREAT SKIN will deliver the confidence you need! First impressions last forever!
Rodan + Fields Dermatologists will give you that poise and assurance you’re looking for. Try one of our 4 top selling regimens for your specific skincare concern.
Why wait? You’re not getting any younger. Make your first impression a lasting impression.
Contact me today to see how you can get your Holiday Glow back on!
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by Debi | Nov 22, 2011
The Holidays are here once again. You’ll be seeing friends, family, and yes probably the ex and his new wife!
You can consider yourself lucky if you’ve made it into your fourth, fifth, or sixth decade or beyond. But, if a glance in the mirror tells you without hesitating that you’re looking a tad bit more saggy and droopy…you could also be developing “turkey neck”.
Why do necks sag and droop more with age? The skin around the neck is especially prone to aging because it’s thinner than facial skin and has a different collagen composition. Plus, it’s one of the most sun-exposed parts of the body, making it especially vulnerable to UVA/UVB damage.
What to do about it? You can take preventative measures by using the same prescription-strength products on your neck that you apply on your face, including retinol and peptides (see link) and, of course, always apply a UVA/UVB approved sunscreen every day.
But the problem with a turkey neck is that once you have one, it’s harder to get dramatic improvement without taking dramatic action. You can treat your neck with various lasers, which can help smooth the skin, and you can reinforce the skin by applying creams like retinoids that will encourage production of collagen and elastin, but you won’t lose the excess skin without some serious plastic surgery. What does that look like? An incision behind the earlobes, suctioned fat, lifted and tightened muscles, and a small scar from behind the ears into the hairline. (Not to mention a recovery time of 10 to 14 days, and a cost of about $11,000).
Bottom line: If your turkey neck is better off hiding behind a turtle neck, then lasers and creams may not make an appreciable difference. However, before you put your neck under the carving knife, think long and hard about starting right now to make a difference. Why? Because you can. It’s never too late to start taking care of your skin. Better to start now than to try to catch up later!
Need some help? Contact me now, before the holidays are over! Why wait? You’re not getting any younger!
