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November 03, 2009

Rodan + Fields Makes Minerals Really Good For Skin

Yup, I’m spoiled. I pretty much expect my beauty products to do double-duty these days. And one I can add into that category is RODAN + FIELDS’ new Mineral Peptides SPF 20 from the Enhancements line. Think of this one as a mineral foundation on steroids. Not only is this your even-out-your-complexion powder with those light-deflecting minerals but it also contains something called RFp3. This is two peptides that simultaneously sooth and detoxify the skin, which includes working on acne. Available in Light, Medium and Bronze. $29/4g.

And if you can, I totally recommend picking up their Retractable Brush ($37). Not only is is great for on the go but the quality of this one is really good. The bristles are synthetic and treated with a hypoallergenic solution that keeps bacteria at bay but that doesn’t mean you should skip out on washing it
- CybeleSays

Tip: Regardless of brand, purchase two shades and mix them to achieve a closer match to your natural skin color.

Healthy Habits for Healthy Skin: Part 1

Protection

The most important way to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. Ultraviolet light— (UVA and UVB) the invisible but intense rays from the sun — damages your skin, causing deep wrinkles, dry, rough skin, liver spots, and more serious disorders, such as noncancerous (benign) and cancerous (malignant) skin tumors. In fact, most of the changes seen in aging skin are actually caused by a lifetime of sun exposure.

For the most complete sun protection, use all three of these methods:

• Avoid the sun during high-intensity hours. The sun's rays are most damaging from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reduce the time you spend outdoors during these hours.
• Wear protective clothing. Cover your skin with clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Also, keep in mind that certain clothing styles and fabrics offer better protection from the sun than do others. For example, long-sleeved shirts offer better protection than short-sleeved shirts do. And tightly woven fabrics such as denim are better than are loosely woven fabrics such as knits. Several companies now make sun protective clothing (SPF clothing), which is specifically designed to block out ultraviolet rays while keeping you cool and comfortable.
• Use sunscreen. Choose a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) greater than 15. Apply liberally 20 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours, after heavy sweating or after being in water.

- Mayoclinic.com

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"My beautiful son is in the throes of puberty. He is 14 years old and was being eaten alive by acne!! He started using the new UNBLEMISH regimen and his face has gone from mine fields to Rodan and Fields. After 4 weeks his forehead is as smooth as a baby's bottom!! He was beaming from ear to ear. Max is about 95% acne free and has NO scars. I must say we have landed in friendly territory!" - testimonial



Tip: Don't smoke

Smoking accelerates aging of your skin and increases wrinkles. Skin changes from smoking can appear in young adults after 10 years of smoking.

Smoking causes narrowing of the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin. This decreases blood flow, depleting the skin of oxygen and nutrients, such as vitamin A, that are important to skin health. All of these factors increase damage to the elastic fibers (elastin) and collagen, which give your skin strength and elasticity.

In addition, the repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking — such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke — may contribute to wrinkles. It's also possible that repeated exposure to the heat from burning cigarettes may damage your facial skin over time.

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Tip: When using an exfoliate, be careful not to use the pad of your hands to apply it. You may irritate your face needlessly with far harder rubbing than if you used your fingertips and fingers.

Age Spots - Liver Spots

Age spots — also called liver spots and solar lentigines — are flat, gray, brown or black spots. They vary in size and usually appear on the face, hands, shoulders and arms — areas most exposed to the sun. Though age spots are very common in adults older than age 40, they can affect younger people as well.

True age spots are harmless and don't need treatment, but they can look like cancerous growths. For cosmetic reasons, age spots can be lightened with skin-bleaching products or removed. However, preventing age spots — by avoiding the sun and using sunscreen — may be the easiest way to maintain your skin's youthful appearance and to avoid these dark skin spots.

If you are not sure about any new spots on any area of your body, please see a dermatologist soon. It is not worth taking unnecessary risks.

Tip: Consider wearing floppy hats and sunglasses. Floppy hats protect the face and sunglasses can aid in reducing wrinkles caused by squinting. As many previous entries have noted, wear sunscreen daily regardless of weather conditions.

Here Comes the Sun - - Beware of the Sun's Harmful Effects

You may walk away from the beach with a suntan, but that's not all you're getting. Excessive sun exposure is responsible for most of the skin damage associated with aging. This damage accumulates slowly over time and starts at an early age. Much of the skin damage is merely cosmetic, but some effects, such as skin cancer, are more serious.
-Mayoclinic.com

Tip: Rain or shine, overcast or a bright sunny day... Always wear wear UVA/UVB sunscreen and do not sunbathe.

Sexy Today? Not Tomorrow, as Sun Can Damage Your Skin, Makes You Look Older

80% of your skin’s aged appearance is caused by the sun, not the passage of time. And the damage caused by UV exposure that lurks under the skin’s surface is also visible on your face; it causes your complexion to appear dull, sallow, uneven, and aged. See for yourself how the sun has damaged your skin over time. Compare the skin on the inside of your arm with that on the outside of your arm and the backs of your hands. For most people, the skin on the inside is smooth, clear, firm and unmarked, while the skin on the outside is “dry toasted”: freckled, dry, finely lined, not as firm, and possibly dotted with brown spots. Studies have shown that digitally adjusting the pigment patterns on skin can affect the perception of age by as much as 20 years. With the right treatments and prevention, you can reverse many of the effects of past sun damage and make a huge difference in how your skin ages going forward.

There are other more serious health concerns that can be caused by the sun, which will be addressed at another time.

-Rodan + Fields website

Tip: Wear sunscreen daily rain or shine. Find a therapy that can reverse some of the sun's deleterious effects.