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Divas Never Age Hyaluronic Acid Serum

April 19, 2016 · Leave a Comment

INGREDIENTS
This serum has Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) and Antioxidants including Green Tea and Pomegranate.

Vitamin C is needed to make Collagen. The deeper your skin has more collagen, the better. Topically applied Vitamin C helps get the Vitamin C right where it is needed to make collagen

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is recently becoming popular in skin care as an ingredient that promotes the type of collagen production related to elasticity and addresses redness and inflammation/puffiness. It also helps sack adult acne.

Hyaluronic Acid plumps skin by itsâ€™ amazing moisture retention ability. It also helps draw treating agents such as Vitamin C and B3 deeper into the skin to promote collagen and elasticity.

There are several moisturizing ingredients to soothe and protect the skin including Aloe Vera, Green Tea, Argan Oil, Moringa Oleifera and Pomegranate.

APPLICATION

A pleasant but very light scent of violets that is not detectable on the dry down. I generally avoid any scented face products but this is really not offensive and the aroma is gone once it is dry. The serum did not sting or tingle, did not irritate my eyes and my skin tolerated the Vitamin C. It did not leave my skin greasy or tacky feeling and my moisturizer and eye cream both went on smoothly over the product. I am wearing it now and I donâ€™t feel it on my skin.

I tend to apply products with Hyaluronic and Vitamin C not just directly on wrinkles, dark spots and sagging, but on the areas ABOVE the wrinkles to help build collagen where the skin needs support. I especially like to focus on the forehead area near the temples and above the eyebrow to lift the eye area.

The DNA â€œGO makeup FREE WITH CONFIDENCEâ€ tagline
Well, I donâ€™t go makeup free as suggested since using this product, but I do wear less foundation and concealer and I donâ€™t require as many tricks to conceal unevenness in skin tone, dark spots, and wrinkles. My skin does look firmer and I have less dark brown spots on my face. I am much happier with my skin on the whole.

CONCLUSION: Excellent product for firming skin and leaving it smoother and tauter. Will address the appearance of wrinkles. Some of the moisturizing agents can cause breakouts for some people, such as Argan Oil. Recommended product, it is always wonderful to find a quality Hyaluronic with supporting ingredients like Vitamin C and B3.

Find it at Amazon.com.

Divas Never Age Hyaluronic Acid Serum

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Valentia Skin Detoxifying Mask

April 17, 2016 · Leave a Comment

This product is intended for the face but I found it particularly useful for the skin on my shoulders and upper arms. Do you know those hard white bumps that sometimes occur on the back of the upper arms, they are sometimes called chicken skin (real name Keratosis Pilaris), and they don’t respond to acne medicines or dermabrasion? This worked pretty well for improving the appearance of those bumps.

INGREDIENTS:

Kaolin Clay an astringent effect that removes oils and impurities.
Hibiscus & Cranberry fibers are exfoliants with anti-aging properties, this is what you feel when you massage it off your face when you wash it off.

Spirulina has the antioxidant beta-carotene which helps neutralize free radicals and relieve acne and psoriasis. It is similar to algae and seaweed for skin benefits.

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that protects cells from damage and improves the appearance of wrinkles by supporting moisture retention.

CoQ10 fights wrinkles

Vitamin C promotes collagen, fades dark spots such as acne scars, brown spots from aging and sun damage.

INDICATIONS FOR USE:
To remove toxins from pollution, cosmetics/makeup, hard water, and environmental gunk that gets into your skin and clogs pores, leaving skin congested looking and potentially causing breakouts and bumps on the skin.

Personally, I like to use this on my shoulder skin and on the back of my upper arms because my hair is long and probably exposes that skin to more oil and products, and I don’t take good care of that skin as I do my facial skin. The pores on my upper back and shoulders seem larger than on my face. Now that summer is coming, I am starting to use some scrubs and masks to improve that skin. This addresses impurities and areas of trapped sebum on my shoulders and upper back. I do notice less of those chicken skin sort of bumps on my upper arms after using this mask.

APPLICATION
The Valentia Mask is a creamy but thick consistency texture mask, more like a thick whipped mud treatment. When I hold it on my fingers upside down, it does not drip off. It spreads on skin evenly without pulling and does not sting or burn. Leave on for no more than 15-20 minutes then remove with a warm washcloth. I let the washcloth sit on my face for a minute or two to soften the mask and steam my pores a bit, then lightly massage my face in a circular motion as per the instructions, then rinse off the mask with warm water.

It feels and smells somewhat astringent-like and I do feel my pores are clean afterward, and my skin is a little tight so I like to moisturize extra well after use. It is not drying to my skin.

PACKAGING:
The packaging of the box and the product itself has a pretty gold trim and looks higher-end. It comes in a plastic jar, not a tube, so your fingers dip into the product. I would prefer this come in a tube to squeeze it out to keep it the most sanitary, so I scoop it out with a disposable spatula or plastic spoon.

Find it at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B014PJLKJ6

I received this item in exchange for my unbiased review. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!

Recellergy Vitamin C Skincare Supplement: Anti-Aging From Within

April 11, 2016 · Leave a Comment

VITAMIN Câ€™s ROLE IN ANTI-AGING SKINCARE

Vitamin C is necessary for anti-aging because it is a vital component in the production of Collagen. Collagen supports skin and keeps it taut, firm and gives it a youthful appearance. Collagen also repairs muscles, the supporting structure behind of our skin that keeps skin from sagging. The more collagen the better when it comes to skin, but collagen production decreases starting as early as in our thirties. This is often the start of tiny crinkles and wrinkles, dark spots, adult acne and a loss of luster in the skin.

We generally cannot by our dietary intake alone get enough Vitamin C for our bodies to enhance this collagen production process, so supplemental Vitamin C works infinitely better at giving your skin a sustainable level of Vitamin C to make collagen. Topical serums treat surface layers of the skin, and are useful, but Collagen production at the deeper layers – that which are the building blocks for taut, lifted skin and a natural, youthful glow – that happens at the deep levels of the skin. These layers require cellular level nourishment via supplemental Vitamin C.

HOW TO GET VITAMIN C TO THE CELLULAR LEVEL FOR COLLAGEN PRODUCTION

Not just any old Vitamin C does the trick: a UK study shows a daily dose of 1000mg of Vitamin C delivered in a specific WAY is the most effective way of increasing skin firmness. Because regular Vitamin C as found in our diet and many supplements leaves our body quickly, it is not as available to the Collagen production areas of the skin. However, when the Vitamin C is delivered by liposomes, it can deliver nutritional contents directly to where they are needed – including the skin.

To that end, Recellergy by Livon, a brand sold exclusively in premier salons and spas, uses this liposome delivery technique to get the Vitamin C to the skin, where it is needed to make collagen. This results in stronger skin, which means fewer wrinkles and a firmer appearance to the skin, It is not an aesthetic “quick fix” like a serum or a cream for the surface layers of the epidermis â€“ (serums areÂ great but limited) – but it works in as few as four weeks to make skin firmer from the dermis, the supporting skin that when full of collagen, gives the look of youth.

Side benefit: according to a UK study, Recellergy users said they also had an increase in daily energy levels and well-being within weeks of taking Recellergy Vitamin C.

MY EXPERIENCE WITH RECELLERGY

VITAMIN C RECELLERGY VITAMIN C comes in small packets with two notches on the top sides. For use once or twice a day.

Cut straight across with scissors to open the packet, it is a gel-like liquid inside the packet.

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2. Add the contents of the packet to one to two ounces of cool or room temperature beverage – not a hot beverage such as tea and don’t use it as an additive in the blender for your smoothie – the reason is the liposome delivery system is not to melt or blend – it may even clump a bit and not melt in your drink. It will also not mix into water, as seen in the photos below, but it mostly blends into a juice, like the grapefruit juice seen in the pictures.

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In Grapefruit Juice

3. Drink the mixture on an empty stomach if possible and wait about 15 minutes to eat. That is all there is to it!

TASTE: There is not really a taste to it, my grapefruit juice tasted slightly more tart than normal, but I wouldnâ€™t really notice a difference in taste.
TEXTURE: The packet says some may not dissolve in the beverage and this was true for me. The texture was basically unnoticeable, not gritty or sandy, not slimy. The portion of my beverage with the Recellergy Vitamin C that did not dissolve (as seen in one of the photos below of the almost empty glass) tasted normal but that swallow of the drink felt like a thicker juice more like a nectar, but it did not feel slimy or gritty in my mouth as if some foreign substance was in the drink. I didnâ€™t really noticed it and I have a thing about weird textures on food.

CONCLUSION: Topical Vitamin C serums are very useful in anti-aging, and should be used in a skin care regimen, but they can only do so much for the surface dermis layer of skin. Real anti-aging treatment comes from Vitamin C reaching the dermis, the deeper skin level. Recellergy Vitamin C with itsâ€™ unique system of Vitamin C delivery gets a high dose of Vitamin C to the skin where it is needed for collagen production. It is a great tool for looking naturally younger.

Read more about Recellergy’s amazing products atÂ http://www.recellergy.com/products/

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Product Review: Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Fluid SPF 15

August 25, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Once upon a time (about five weeks ago) in a land far far away (at my desk, where I am sitting right now), I had a serious decision to make. Really serious. I had to decide which fantastic skincare product to use on vacation! Yes, my life is tough.

You see, I wanted the incredible radiance that Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum gives on contact, but I knew I should be wearing sunscreen. 99% of the time I use both in layers, but in the crazy hot first week of August, I thought that more than one layer of skincare product would be a bit too much for the matte yet slightly dewy look I was going for. If I was going to be outside for more than a couple of minutes, the choice would be clear – sunscreen. But I was going to be mostly inside one particular day, so the question remained: which product to use? As I sat there I checked my mail, and saw that the good folks at Caudalie were sending me their new Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Fluid SPF 15 for review. Suddenly, I didn’t have to choose – I would be able to get that radiant look and be wearing a SPF!

But the sum is greater than its’ parts in the case of Caudalie’s Day Perfecting Fluid. Not only did it make my skin radiant, supple, and provide the perfect base for makeup, it also evened out my skin tone immediately without foundation. I was instantly hooked. The texture of the formula is so silky too – it really feels like you have nothing on your skin, and it is incredibly gentle – which I love for a product with a SPF.

It definitely smoothed out little lines on Lyn and I, and as I said, it really evened out skin tone. So we decided to test it out on our father, who can be rather errant when it comes to SPF. (We call this “Skin Care Ninja-ing” – a quick sweep of moisturizer across his forehead and onto his temples when he’s not looking). He looked FANTASTIC. The lines on his forehead just disappeared with one use. While Day Perfecting Fluid is a beige-y color in your palm before application, it imparts no color to the skin, but smooths lines in no time flat, so it’s definitely a product men can use as well when looking for a SPF with a matte finish (aka doesn’t look like he has anything on, SPF or otherwise).

Lyn and I have both been using Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Fluid SPF 15 for a few weeks now and we love it. It’s not sticky or greasy on the hottest of summer days, and keeps you looking fresh no matter what. It’s a great addition to using Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum at night – it really lightens up dark spots over time.

Find Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Fluid SPF 15 at Caudalie-USA.com for $68.00. It’s a really great product that feels incrediblyÂ luxurious and protects your skin!

If you’d like to try before you buy, Sephora is currently offering a deluxe sample of Caudalie Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Fluid SPF 15 with orders of $25 or more with coupon code VINOSPF.

Original Sleek Retinol Cream

November 26, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Retinol is one of the best things you can do for your skin. It benefits adult skin of men and women at any age. Whether a teen coping with acne or mature skin fighting wrinkles, discoloration, texture, or large pores, retinol can help. Original Sleek Retinol Cream is non-comedogenic, cruelty-free and contains stellar plant extract ingredients for great skin. Read about this ingredient formulation and our experience with Original Sleek Retinol Cream.

Original Sleek Retinol Cream

What are the Benefits of Retinol?

What are the skincare benefits of retinol? Retinol is a Vitamin A derivative. It is a marvelous antioxidant which prevents collagen and elastin loss^[1]. It resurfaces the texture of the skin, encouraging new, healthy skin cell turnover.

Retinol can improve the appearance of:

sun damage
rough skin texture
acne and stubborn acne scars ^[2]
dark circles
uneven skin tone (brown spots, hyperpigmentation)^[3]
enlarged pores
sun damage (rough skin, sun spots)
sign of aging skin: wrinkles, sagging, dullness

Why It Is Special

Original Sleek Retinol Cream contains plant-based and natural buffering ingredients to help even sensitive skin types tolerate regular retinol use. This formulation is:

Non-comedogenic
High-potency cocktail of various weight Hyaluronic Acids
Cruelty free
No unwanted additives such as gluten, parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, and petroleum.
Buffering ingredients to keep skin free of retinol dryness and irritation
Opaque packaging keeps ingredients fresh
Ingredients typically seen at higher price point products
Ideal for those who want a simple skincare routine such as busy moms, college students, and men
Gentle enough to use on the backs of hands and on the throat helps minimize sun spots and UV damage

Original Sleek Retinol Cream has many skincare benefits

In addition to Retinol, Original Sleek Retinol Cream contains helpful supporting ingredients:

Key Ingredients

Gota Kola improves skin elasticity

Centella Asiatica Extract

Gotu Kola improves skin elasticity and reduces sagging. It boosts antioxidant activity, strengthening the skin and increases blood circulation.

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Shea Nut butter

Licorice Liquid Extract

Licorice root contains glabridin, a potent antioxidant that soothes skin. It lightens dark circles gently, improves uneven tone and skin redness.^[4]

Shea Butter

Shea Butter provides an occlusive barrier to retain moisture. Shea treats acne scars, including cystic acne dark scars. Shea can feed the skin and overhaul the skin texture.

Willow Bark Extract

Willow Bark Extract unclogs pores, reduces redness, and regulates sebum production. It is gentle to the skin. It has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties. ^[5]

Rose Oil

Rose Oil refines skin texture. Its’ antioxidants absorb well into skin dermis which benefits dry and mature skin.

Horsetail Extract

Horsetail Plant Extract reduces redness and soothes skin. Horsetail makes for more flexible skin, especially in connective skin layers and tissue. Horsetail strengthens connective skin layers to keep the skin structure pliable yet taut. Horsetail also lightens discoloration, particularly the dark shadow area of wrinkles.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera Juice

Aloe Vera Juice provides nourishment to the skin as it contains Vitamins A, C, Bs, and E as well as minerals and enzymes. This skin food heals, hydrates, and accelerates skin cell growth. It provides anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and counteracts skin irritation.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid holds its’ weight in moisturizer, plumping the skin, making fine wrinkles and mild sagging disappear temporarily. It also drives active ingredients to deep skin layers for better results.

Alpha Arbutin

A natural skin-lightening agent extracted from bearberry. It inhibits melanocytes from producing melanin to slowly reduce hyperpigmentation. Effective on acne scars, photoaging, and age spots.

Dandelion Extract

Dandelion Extract

Dandelion Extract stimulates collagen production. Packed with vitamins A, C, and E, it protects skin against free radical damage and reduces fine lines and wrinkles. Magnesium and zinc detoxify skin, and anti-inflammatory properties calm irritation.

Ascorbic Acid

Ascorbic Acid is a stable Vitamin C which brightens the skin, increases collagen production, and reduces free-radical damage.

Cetearyl Olivate

Cetearyl Olivate is a combination of the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids from olives. Cetearyl Olivate is moisture attracting and retaining. Olive oil fatty acids have skin-enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols. These make skin glow!

Beeswax

Beeswax is an occlusive

Beeswax is a natural skin conditioner packed with Vitamin A. It helps with healing, stimulating cell turnover, protects against UV radiation, and fights against the free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. Beeswax has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining skin moisture.

Vegetable Glycerin

A natural, pure glycerin that serves to attract and retain moisture and oxygen in the skin.

The Experience

PACKAGING

We like the one-pump dispenser design to keep the product fresh, and the nozzle cap to keep it airtight.

PRODUCT

Scent: faint, nothing on drydown
Color: Opaque white
Consistency: It is a creamy texture. A second moisturizer is not necessary, but there was no piling when I applied one after drydown.
Dry-down: It takes a few minutes to dry down but then it is smooth.

Original Sleek Retinol Cream is a lightweight, creamy and spreads easily

How to Use It

Dispense one pump of cream.
Dab it onto the forehead, nose, each cheek, and chin.
Gently rub/pat it into the skin, spreading evenly over the face.
For the throat and upper décolletage, use a second pump worth of product.

Use retinol at night. It can be used nightly, but if you are new to retinols, start with 3 times a week.

With regular use, my skin is well-hydrated and not dry like some retinols. There is no itchy tight feeling!

This is a great formulation for sensitive skin types who cannot tolerate prescription strength retinoids.

Where to Buy It

Find Original Sleek Retinol Cream at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJJFVZRW?ref=myi_title_dp

Questions? Comments?

Have any questions or comments about Original Sleek Retinol Cream?

Email or comment below and we will do our best to answer them!

References

Ganceviciene R, Liakou AI, Theodoridis A, Makrantonaki E, Zouboulis CC. Skin anti-aging strategies. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012;4(3):308-319. doi:10.4161/derm.22804
Callender VD, Baldwin H, Cook-Bolden FE, Alexis AF, Stein Gold L, Guenin E. Effects of topical retinoids on acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with skin of color: a clinical review and implications for practice. Am J Clin Dermatol. 2022;23(1):69-81. doi:10.1007/s40257-021-00643-2
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Shara M, Stohs SJ. Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extracts. Phytother Res. 2015 Aug;29(8):1112-6. doi: 10.1002/ptr.5377. Epub 2015 May 22. PMID: 25997859