SKIN TIP 101 "YOU JUST MIGHT WANT TO ADD A CO-Q-10 TO YOUR VITAMIN REGIME!"

We’re still talking about attacking Free Radicals, right? Studies have shown that CoQ10 can counteract Free Radicals & the damage they cause like Wrinkles & just making your Skin look older! The Antioxidants in Co –Q-10 can withstand and reverse Skin damage & preserve Collagen & Elastin within your Skin Cells so you look Younger! OK, got to go - I'm taking one right now!

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SKIN TIP 101 " ANOTHER THING THAT DISARMS FREE RADICALS IS..."

Vitamin C !  It’s a Natural friend to your Skin, & it's essential for making Collagen which are the Protein Fibers that give your Skin its strength and resiliency. It also disarms Free Radicals that weaken Collagen because it's a powerful Antioxidant! You’re probably not getting as much of it during Winter months in your Diet because there aren't as many fresh fruits & vegetables in your kitchen. So..... grab a bottle of Vitamin C Serum & add it to your daily Skin Care regime - you'll see & feel a difference! "

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SKIN TIP 101 "OK, YOU REALLY NEED TO CHILL OUT - ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR!"

 No matter how hard we try, we just get too Stressed out this time of year. There are a couple of important reason you just shouldn't. #2. It's terrible for your Skin! There's a relationship Stress & Aging. A recent study shows that Stress tends to shorten the Life of YOUR Skin's Cells, so Skin begins to Wrinkle more quickly! #1? Remember the REASON for this beautiful SEASON - It will keep you ever so Young & Oh so Thankful - right?

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

 

 

SKIN TIP 101 " WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT PEPTIDES?"

Well they just happen to be among the most Powerful ingredients being used in Anti-Wrinkle products today! But what are Peptides? What do they do? Peptides are short chains of Amino Acids & they're the basic building blocks of Proteins. They motivate your Skin to build & retain Collagen & Elastin which is the support system for your Skin. There are different types of Peptides that do different things -  I'll talk about those in the next SKIN TIP 101.'Til then – Run & check your Products for Peptides -

 Fa La La La la La La La La!

 

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SKIN TIP 101 "WHAT DOES AN ANTIOXIDANT DO ANYWAY?"

Antioxidants PROTECT & actually REPAIR damage to your Skin caused by Free Radicals such as the Sun, Pollution & Smoke. All of these things cause your Skin to show signs of Aging MORE quickly - Wrinkles, Dryness & Discoloration! When you use products with Antioxidants like Serums & Moisturizers, your Skin soaks up the Antioxidants that Protect & Hydrate your Skin! Sounds great to me, you too?

 

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SKIN TIP 101 "ARE YOU LOOKING FOR NATURAL ANTI- AGING INGREDIENTS?"

So may times pretty products that spend millions on advertising  will actually have the words " Glycol sterate, Petroleum Glycerin, Chloride or Steric acid" in their list of Ingredients – Really? There’s nothing Natural about any of those! Why didn't you take a Closer look before you bought it? You need the best ingredients you can afford to keep your Skin Protected & Balanced as the Weather changes from Season to Season. OK, once again - I'm just sayin'! Read that Label & watch out for those unnatural BAD Ingredients!

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SKIN TIP 101 “OK, YOU’RE NOW IN YOUR 30’S, 40’S OR 50’S+ AND...”

You’re still using the same Skin Care products you did in your 20’s – really? Maybe you had a few breakouts then & you used harsher, more Skin drying products.Your Skin is different now! You’re probably drier.You may still have an occasional Breakout, but if you keep using those harsh drying products, you’re actually causing Drier Skin & a Dead Skin build up which will keep Oil clogged under your Skin. So guess what that means? More Breakouts! You need a gentler Cleanser now & you should be using a great Day Moisturizer & a luscious Night Crème – You may still feel like you’re in your 20’s – Congrats! Just make sure you’ve changed the products you used to use to Ingredients you really need now, OK?

 

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SKIN TIP 101 "SO YOU HAVE DARK CIRCLES UNDER YOUR EYES?"

If they only show up occasionally, it's probably because you aren't getting enough rest. They're also caused from Allergies & staring at the Computer too long without a Break. Solutions? Start sleeping 8 hours a Night. If you just can't, start taking Cat Naps in the afternoon & put a used Cold Teabag or a Slice of Cool Cucumber over each eye - Relax for 10-12 minutes - it reduces inflammation. Look up from that Computer every 15-20 Minutes & stare at a Distant object for 30 seconds - it helps Eyes rest. Talk to your Doc about possible Allergies, & start eliminating the Culprits! Last, but not least, use a great Under Eye Dark Circle Serum - You'll be looking back at me with Lighter, Brighter Eyes soon!

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SKIN TIP 101 "SWEETS FOR THE SWEETS?"

Forget about it if you want to have Gorgeous Skin! You’ve just got to limit your Sugar intake! Did you know that Sugar causes your Skin to look dull & it can also cause Wrinkles? It's true! When Sugar enters the Bloodstream a Natural process called Glycation begins ( Google that!) The more Sugar you eat, the more the Collagen & Elastin of your Skin is Damaged. Since those two are responsible for the Support & Structure of your Skin..... you're in trouble if you eat too much Sugar. I sure hate to share this right before the Christmas Season – Sugar is my weakness, but I'm working on controlling my intake, will YOU?

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SKIN TIP 101 "THERE ARE NO CREAMS THAT ARE GOING TO MAKE CELLULITE DISAPPEAR!"

OK - I've talked about this before, but I think it bears repeating. Don't waste your Money on Creams that make promises to make Cellulite disappear! Think about it, a Cream that is promising to break down the FAT inside your Body? Really?  It can't be done! Save your $ .... because the only thing these Lotions & Potions can promise is that there will still be a Bumpy Road ahead!

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SKIN TIP 101 "WHAT'S A FREE RADICAL ANYWAY?"

It's an Atom which has lost one of its Electrons so it wanders around in your body aggressively looking for another Electron to make it whole again. It finds it by stealing it from another Atom, which only creates another Free Radical - so here we go - Free Radical Attack! This makes you Age! Oooooh – I’ll talk about how to stop that this week, OK? More in the next SKIN TIP 101!

 

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SKIN TIP 101 “ DO YOU WANT YOUR TELOMERES TO BE BE LONGER?”

  Well, of course you do! I told you earlier that the longer your Telomere, the longer the Life of your Skin’s Cells. So, don’t you want to do everything you can to keep Skin Cells young? The first thing you should do? Take Vitamin D! Research has shown that people with higher levels of vitamin D usually have longer telomeres. Could that mean if you have a higher level of Vitamin D you’ll probably Age more slowly than people with lower levels – Absolutely! I’m taking it everyday, are you?

SKIN TIP 101 “BUT ARE YOU TAKING THE RIGHT FORM OF CO-Q-10?”

Most of us know that CO-Q-10 is an important Vitamin to take for a lot of reasons. Did you know that it comes in 2 forms & the best form of CO-Q-10 to take for your Skin is Ubiquinol? It’s just a requirement for Cellular Energy, Skin Cell Protection and contributing to Skin staying younger longer. I can handle that, can’t you? Just make sure the form of CO-Q-10 you’re taking is Ubiquinol!

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SKIN TIP 101 “HERE’S ANOTHER VITAMIN YOU SHOULD BE TAKING FOR YOUR SKIN.”

 I bet this one will surprise you – Magnesium! Research shows that it does contribute to the lengthening of the Telomere, which, if you’ve read this week’s SKIN TIP 101, you know that means Younger Skin! Lack of it actually reduces your body’s ability to repair damaged DNA. Hence, it effects the length of telomeres, hence Older Skin Cells. Well, I’m not having that, are you? Best time to take your Magnesium? Before bed. I’ve actually found it contributes to more restful Sleep, and increased energy the next morning. So, I’ll be taking my Magnesium tonight – How about you?

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SKIN TIP 101 “WHAT’S A TELOMERE ANYWAY?”

Well, how about this? You don’t have to know all that’s scientific about them. They have a lot to do with keeping your Skin’s Cells young. The longer the Telomere is – the longer the life of your Skin Cells, sooooooo you want to keep them as long as possible, right? So, this week I’ll talk about the things you should do to keep your telomeres long, OK? Here’s to your Telomeres – your long telomeres!

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SKIN TIP 101 "IS YOUR SKINCARE KILLING YOUR SKIN?!"

Especially now that the Weather is getting a lot Cooler – All that Cleansing & Scrubbing & Toning you’re doing to your Skin could actually be accelerating the look of Aging - Especially if the Skin Care products you use contain harsh ingredients like Alcohol - Mineral oil – Ammonia – Formaldehyde OR Sodium lauryl sulfate. SLS is an effective cleanser, but it also irritates your Skin & robs it of Moisture! Think about it .... Who wants to use Skin Care products that make your Skin Worse instead of Better ..... Not me, and I’ll bet not YOU!

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SKIN TIP 101 “WOW, HERE’S A TIP THAT’S JUST NOT FAIR

You’ve heard me say “Don’t Smoke – it will kill you & it’s no good for your Skin so you’re not even going to look very good when you go!” Right? So now I have to ask - Did you know  Secondhand Smoke is actually more dangerous to your Skin than if you smoked yourself? Wow! Because there’s no Filter in Secondhand Smoke that Smoke is more Concentrated so the levels of Tar, Nicotine & Carbon monoxide are at least twice as high! So what does that mean for YOUR Skin? You’re getting the same Skin Damage – if not more - than Smokers do if you’re keeping close company with people that smoke OR if you’re spending time in closed in places that Smokers frequent. Kind of makes you want to light up yourself, right? Of course I’D never recommend that, but your Skin would be better off if you smoked yourself – not fair, right?

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SKIN TIP 101 “ DID YOU KNOW OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS ARE ESSENTIAL TO GREAT SKIN HEALTH?”

Why? They increase Skin Hydration while diminishing Skin Inflammation! almost any Skin problem is made worse by Inflammation. One of the best ways to STOP INFLAMMATION is to get a lot of Omega 3 – & unless you’re eating a lot of Tuna, Salmon, Walnuts & Flax Seed every day, you should be taking an Omega 3 supplement. It’s best to take it along with your Meal – Don’t forget to do it every day!

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SKIN TIP 101 " DO YOU HAVE VITAMIN E IN AT LEAST ONE OF YOUR SKIN CARE PRODUCTS?!"

You do if you want to prevent certain signs of Premature aging! You do know it’s packed with Nutrients that help fight Free Radical damage from Smoke, Pollution, & Sun damage, don’t you? Do you also know that when you use products that have Vitamin E , you’re helping fight the signs of aging that are caused by these triggers? Ooooh - I like that! Vitamin E is a potent Antioxidant that FIGHTS! So, OK, this is getting serious now, right - Check those products labels to make sure at least one of them has VITAMIN E , OK?

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SKIN TIP 101 " REALLY? YOU’RE STILL SCRATCHING YOUR FACE?"

OK, you probably do have some Dead Dry Skin, but STOP scratching your Face with those Rocky Scrubs! Instead, you should be choosing a product that has an ingredient that Motivates your Skin to exfoliate Dead Dry Skin - that ingredient is GLYCOLIC. Use it as a Night Cream, because it attracts the Sun! Don’t dare go out & get a Glycolic wash before playing a game of Tennis! (Yes I do know someone that did that ONE time!) Glycolic will more slowly – but surely - Motivate your Skin to Exfoliate itself more quickly ..... and it will do that calmly - while you sleep!

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SKIN TIP 101 " DO YOU HAVE VITAMIN E IN AT LEAST ONE OF YOUR SKIN CARE PRODUCTS?!"

You do if you want to prevent certain signs of Premature aging! You do know it’s packed with Nutrients that help fight Free Radical damage from Smoke, Pollution, & Sun damage, don’t you? Do you also know that when you use products that have Vitamin E , you’re helping fight the signs of aging that are caused by these triggers? Ooooh - I like that! Vitamin E is a potent Antioxidant that FIGHTS! So, OK, this is getting serious now, right - Check those products labels to make sure at least one of them has VITAMIN E , OK?

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SKIN TIP 101- "NO! YOU'RE NOT SLOWLY BUT SURELY EMBALMING YOUR FACE , ARE YOU?"

You are if you are using Skin products that have FORMALDEHYDE! You know it's used for Embalming, right? Toxic Formaldehyde is also used in many "so-called" Beauty Products...... I think you should save these products 'til you're no longer Living, OK? Wow ..... have I convinced you yet? Read that label!

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SKIN TIP 101 “ANOTHER THING YOU SHOULD DO TO SLOW THE AGING PROCESS... "

Have a Lifestyle that inhibits Free Radical damage! They can cause serious Cellular Damage to your Skin – If you exercise regularly, limit Sun Exposure, reduce your Salt & Sugar intake, don’t Smoke & eat foods rich in Anti-oxidants - you’ll be doing a lot to reduce Free Radical damage. If you just can’t be so disciplined, add some Anti-oxidant Vitamin supplements to your Diet – Just Google “ Free Radical Damage” – that should get you going!

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SKIN TIP 101 “THESE ARE THE WORST ALCOHOLS FOR YOUR SKIN!”

And you may not even realize it’s Alcohol because of the Name – Ingredients like Ethanol, Methanol, Acetone – it’s Alcohol, OK? Not only are they Drying - they can strip the surface of your Skin - your Natural Skin Layer which dehydrates your Skin Cells below!  That Toner may seem to make you Skin less oily – but that Oil is coming back - Ultimately, Alcohol causes Inflammation – so when your Mom said “Stay away from Alcohol” – she was RIGHT – in more ways than one!

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SKIN TIP 101 "RESVERATROL PEPTIDES JUST MAY BE YOUR ANSWER!"

I know you know that as your Skin gets Older, it's harder for it to absorb the Vital Nutrients it needs! Sometimes the "Over the Counter" Creams that you are sold just don't have the right Ingredients your Skin really needs. Here's an Ingredient you can get that just may change all that - RESVERATROL! It really does improve your Skin's Tone - It also helps reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles & Lines - while Super Hydrating your Skin. If that sounds good to YOU, get a Product that has Resveratrol & Peptides as the Main Ingredients!

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SKIN TIP 101 "WHAT ‘S ALL THIS ABOUT PEPTIDES?"

 Well ,they’re among the most powerful ingredients being used in Anti-Wrinkle products! But what are Peptides? What do they do? Peptides are short chains of Amino Acids - They're the basic building blocks of Proteins. There are different types of Peptides that do different things - & I'll talk about those this week. Look for the next  SKIN TIP 101 & til then, check your Products for Peptides!

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SKIN TIP 101 “OK, COME ON – ISN’T IT PAST TIME TO DUMP THAT DRAWER OF OLD SKIN CARE PRODUCTS THAT DIDN’T WORK

I know you laughing right now – we’ve all been there. They didn’t work when you bought them years ago – so what makes you think you need to hold on to them now? You tried a product that just didn’t do what it said it would do. Maybe the only thing it did was break you out, right? What’s a Girl to do? Start over! The best way to start? Clean out – it’s easier than a Closet. Chalk up all that money you spent as an Educational expense – You know now what doesn’t work! Now’s the time to find out what does – Do YOU know the best Ingredients for your Skin Type? I do...

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SKIN TIP 101 “DRINK YOUR MILK, MOM SAID!”

 Wow – turns out that could be harmful to your Skin! I think you know Cow's milk - even if it’s Organic - contains Hormones that are absorbed into the Bloodstream. Did you know this can cause Acne? Dairy products also tend to cause Inflammation – But listen, don’t blame it on Mom now! If you’re prone to Breakouts or Acne, just cut way down on those Dairy products, OK?

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SKIN TIP 101 "ARE YOU EATING YOUR TOMATOES THE RIGHT WAY?"

If you want to release LYCOPENE that slows the formation of Wrinkles & helps protect your Skin from the Sun, you are! The best way to eat them? Slice, Dice, or Puree....Cutting them up or processing tomatoes helps release Lycopene. You also want to eat them with a bit of Fat. Did you know it needs to latch onto Fat to be absorbed by your Intestinal wall? Wow - who knew? Sounds like a Spaghetti night for me!

 

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SKIN TIP 101 “ HERE’S JUST ANOTHER REASON SEX IS GREAT FOR YOUR SKIN!”

Did you know it actually increases your Skin’s ability to Cleanse itself? Toxins are released more quickly from your Skin’s pores. So, you feel great & your Skin is more Radiant – your Immune system is boosted. You now have a “Post-Sex Glow” that even helps to ward off Wrinkles! Share this Tip with your Husband – I think this one will be his favorite, right?

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SKIN TIP 101 "ANOTHER SKIN TIP FOR THOSE 21 & OLDER!"

Another reason Sex is good for your Skin is because it loads up your Skin with Anti-inflammatory molecules! As you get older, your Skin doesn't heal as quickly - it's quicker to get irritated & inflamed so.... Anti-inflammatories are great. Having sex can help Heal & Repair while turning back the clock – Sounds like a great Skin plan to me!

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SKIN TIP 101 “TODAYS’ TIP IS X-RATED!”

Now that I have your attention, I’ll tell you - Sex is great for your Skin! I’ll talk about some of those reasons this week. Reason #1 – It increases your Skin’s Estrogen levels which helps Skin Elasticity while also helping Skin from becoming so Dry.

Now listen, I know what you’re thinking - You still need great Skin Care products, but I just had to give you this Tip for improving your Skin. There’s another reason why Sex is great for Skin that I’ll talk about tomorrow – You can hardly wait for the TOMORROW’S Tip now, right? It’s going to be a great week ....

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SKIN TIP 101 “OK, YOU’RE NOW IN YOUR 30’S, 40’S OR 50’S AND.....”

You’re still using the same Skin care products you did in your Teens & 20’s – Really? Maybe you had a few breakouts then & you used harsher, more Skin drying products.You may have needed them then, but your Skin is different now! You’re probably drier now. You may still have a Breakout occasionally, but if you keep using those harsh drying products, you’re actually causing a Dead Skin build up which will keep Oil  clogged under your Skin! So guess what that means? More Breakouts! You need a gentler Cleanser now & you should be using a Moisturizer Day & Night – You may still feel like you’re in your 20’s – Congrats! Just make sure you’ve changed the products you used to Ingredients that your Skin really needs now, OK?!

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"SKIN TIP 101" Did you know? ...

 Did you know that the Collagen in your Skin is a bunch of little tiny fibers that make up 70% of your Dermis? It’s responsible for the Shape. Structure & Firmness of your Skin – No wonder we want more of it – Right?

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SKIN TIP 101 “WHAT ABOUT ELASTIN?”

 Well, Elastin Fibers are softer, more flexible – than the Collagen Fibers I talked about yesterday - They give your Skin it’s Bounce! They're also responsible for the Softness & the Smoothness of your Skin – Ummm – We want more of that too, right?

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SKIN TIP 101 "HOW ARE YOU LOOKING IN YOUR SUMMER SANDALS?"

 Sorry - I have to talk about it - Nail Fungus! If you've been anywhere Barefoot this Summer, you could have easily attracted it. It’s easy to pick up anywhere it's wet or damp - especially at the Pool & Gym! It's a common problem - Look for a small white or yellow Spot on your Nails - that's the beginning of it - If you see this, make sure you're Drying your Feet really well after Showering. Go to your Health Food & get Tea Tree Oil - Wash your feet & Dry them completely. Apply Tea Tree Oil directly on the Spots. Don’t put on your shoes or socks until your feet are DRY. Do this 2-3 times a day & you're on the way back to lovely nails & Sexy Feet!

 

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SKIN TIP 101 " LET'S TALK ABOUT AN INGREDIENT YOU SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR!"

 I’ve warned you about believing Skin Care Claims that aren't true – Let’s talk about an ingredient you should be looking for! Are you using a product that has Peptides? Peptides are a group of Amino Acids that help prevent future Wrinkles because they inhibit enzymes that break down the Skin's structure so Wrinkles can form. They also motivate your Skin to produce more Collagen - If YOU want to lessen the Wrinkles you have & slow down the formation of new ones , look for an Anti-Aging Serum with Hexapeptides!

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SKIN TIP 101 "ARE YOU USING THE RIGHT EYE CREAM - DAY & NIGHT!?"

It's just a Fact The "Windows to the Soul" are the first place you notice Signs of Aging! Ooooh, you just have to resolve to use the right Eye Cream Day & Night! Do you have one that has ARGERILINE?

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SKIN TIP 101 "WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO COUNTERACT THE EFFECTS OF THAT SUGAR YOU EAT?"

 

I’ve talked about how Sugar is just not too "sweet" to your Skin. If you have to have something Sweet - make it Dark Chocolate. What else? Get lots of Vitamin C! It helps motivate your Skin to produce more Collagen. Get a lot of it Naturally by eating Strawberries, Broccoli, Oranges, Kiwi & Papayas - Yum!

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SKIN TIP 101 " ARE YOU WEARING SUNGLASSES?"

 Did you know when you do you're protecting yourself from Premature Aging? Remember those tiny little lines that form around your Eyes? You may know them as Crow's Feet! Don't want that Premature Aging? For maximum benefit, try to wear them all the time - the Bigger the Sunglasses, the better! Bigger Sunglasses are really in right now - so.... give me the Biggest pair!

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SKIN TIP 101 "STOP MAKING THOSE FACES!"

 Remember when Grandma used to say "If you don't quit making those Faces your Face is going to stay that way!" Well, once again Grandma’s right. If you constantly Squint your Eyes & Wrinkle your Forehead, you're going to have even worse lines there that stay! So, would you listen to Grandma just one more time? “Stop making those Faces, OK?”

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SKIN TIP 101 “ANOTHER ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM FREE RADICAL DAMAGE IS...”

Use Skin Care products that have Vitamins A, C & E – they are Natural Antioxidants that really help the fight against Premature Aging! Vitamins C & E work to stop Radicals from attacking your DNA – they’ve just got to be a part of all Anti-Aging Regimes - Vitamin C serums get the Vitamin C to your lower layers of your Skin – which is where you need it most. Want to stop this breakdown of Collagen & Elastin? Stock up – on Skin Care products that fight Free Radicals!

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SKIN TIP 101 “SO YOU’VE HAD A CHEMICAL PEEL?!”

OK, so now what are you going to do? Let’s talk about some things you should NOT do. The reason you had that Peel was to to get rid of the Dead Dry Skin buildup, right? The Peel got rid of Dry & Damaged Skin to reveal Younger-looking Skin cells! You really don’t like it, but to do this, the Skin has to shed & that’s just no fun! But, if you start picking off the Flaky skin when it’s NOT ready to peel off can cause Redness & Scarring! So, now that you’ve done it – BE PATIENT - Give it a couple of weeks with NO picking, OK?

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SKIN TIP 101 - OK – HERE’S ANOTHER THING YOU SHOULDN’T DO AFTER YOU’VE JUST HAD A CHEMICAL PEEL!

I know your Skin is feeling really Dry – but don’t over Moisturize! Your Skin is peeling – it’s even Flakey! It makes you want to put on a heavy Moisturizer to comfort your irritated Skin – but don’t do it! The purpose of a Chemical Peel is to PEEL – did you miss that in the name of the procedure? If you put on a lot of  Moisturizer to hydrate the Peeling Skin when it wants to shed off, you’re just going to prolong your Down-time of the Peel. Use your Moisturizer once a day & just let your Skin do what it wants to do, OK?!

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