Category: anti-aging

DERMAdoctor Litmus Test Glycolic Acid Facial Cleansing Gel

DERMAdoctor Litmus Test Glycolic Acid Facial Cleansing Gel

Looking for a great anti-aging cleanser? DERMAdoctor’s Litmus Test Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel ($25.00 USD) cleanses away impurities, removes environmental debris, dirt, excess skin oils and makeup. Leaves skin refreshed and radiant.

Features:

  • Buffered Glycolic Acid – Medically recognized as the superior AHA option for removing skin impurities and restoring a glowing complexion.

Benefits:

  • Restores essential healthy skin chemistry with a unique pH balanced foaming formulation
  • Exfoliates cellular build-up and clears impurities, make-up, excess skin oil
  • Can be incorporated into all skincare regimens
  • Ideal for all skin types

Dermatologist Tested, Non Irritating, Non Drying, Non Comedogenic, pH Balanced, Paraben Free, Soap Free, Oil Free, Fragrance Free, Dye Free, No Animal Testing.

What I think: This is a really nice foaming cleanser that doesn’t irritate the skin. I like that it is fragrance-free and that it foams and rinses clean. I have been using it every other day, because I have extremely sensitive skin and it irritates it a little. But once the redness abates, my skin glows and looks clearer! For non-sensitive skin this can be used every day.

Visit www.dermadoctor.com to learn more and to purchase.

Olay Luscious Embrace Body Collection

I love Olay’s skincare, but sometimes I forget that they make fabulous body care, too!

I really like their Luscious Embrace body care collection. The scent is a gorgeous floral that contains crushed Orchid extract. The collection includes:

Olay Bath 4-bar Luscious Embrace, ($3.99 for 2) — The bars are massage bars which means it has massaging bumps on it to sooth tired muscles while cleansing and leaving a fantastic scent!  It also contains Jojoba butter for extra moisturizing!

Olay Luscious Embrace Moisturizing Body Wash ($5.99  USD)– I love this amazingly creamy body wash. It has a nice lather and leaves skin so smooth. It also works well as a shaving cream.

Olay Luscious Embrace Moisturizing Body Lotion ($5.99 USD) — The lotion is great for after a bath — especially nice on legs after shaving.
These products are very affordable and are a nice change from your usual body wash and lotion. Visit www.olay.com to learn more and they are available for purchase at drugstores and mass market retailers near you.

Resurface Your Skin At Home With New Products From Olay

Always on the look out for ways to make my 40 something skin look fabulous, I have been using this one-two punch from Olay at night for a few weeks. The products are the Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System and the Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Moisturize Night Resurfacing Elixir. They are from two different Olay lines, but they work together to help aging skin look younger and glowy. The products are:

 Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System ($29.99 USD) — This includes a battery-powered brush with bristles that rotate to cleanse the skin deeply plus Pro-X Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser.  Designed by a team of dermatologists along with Olay, the Advanced Cleansing System claims to be as effective as a system sold by skin professionals for nearly $200.

I have not tried the higher end systems (like the Clarisonic), but I really do like this one. I have used it with the Exfoliating Renewal Cleanser and with other cleansers as well. To use, dampen facial skin and brush head lightly with water. Dispense cleanser in your hand and massage over face. Turn on cleansing brush and gently move around the face for approximately 60 seconds. Avoid the eye area. Rinse face and brush head with water. After cleansing, skin is soft and so clean!

After cleansing, I apply Olay Regenerist Advanced Anti-Aging Moisturize Night Resurfacing Elixir. What does it do?

  • When applied each night, the non-greasy, fast-absorbing formula with glycolic acid works over a normal sleep cycle to give you uninterrupted exfoliation while antioxidants and moisturizers continuously provide soothing hydration to tighten skin’s surface
  • Light glycolic peel resurfaces skin nightly for tighter, smoother skin

This treatment is a great daily exfoliater and is easy because it does its work while you are sleeping! I have noticed that my skin is tighter and my skin tone is more even. I have very sensitive skin and it makes my skin a little red, but doesn’t irritate. When I wake up in the morning, my skin looks brighter and smoother.

The combo of a good cleansing and nighttime treatment has really started to improve my skin. Olay is always introducing technologically advance products at really affordable prices. So go ahead and try these. Visit www.olay.com to learn more and you can purchase at drugstores and mass market retailers near you. Enjoy!

Liz Earle Superskin Eye and Lip Treatment

Liz Earle Superskin Eye and Lip Treatment

As we age, our eyes and lips can really give our true age away if we do not take care of them. I make sure that I moisturize my eye and lip areas every morning and night. This keeps the skin soft, plump and minimizes wrinkles and fine lines.

The treatment I am using now is Liz Earle Superskin Eye and Lip Treatment ($50.00 USD).  Specially formulated for mature skin, this powerful serum contains naturally active ingredients which work hard to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Naturally active ingredients include organic pear seed extract, West African shea butter, cranberry, rosehip and borage seed oils to leave the delicate eye and lip contours looking and feeling plump, smooth, firm and rejuvenated.

What I think: This product is unscented, which is especially great for the lip area, where you do not want heavy scents. It is so hydrating without being greasy, and is very cooling and soothing on the eye. I have been using it for a few weeks and have noticed that my eye and lip are smoother and that lines and wrinkles hardly show at all! 

Visit www.us.lizearle.com to learn more and to purchase this fantastic treatment. Enjoy!

NEW StriVectin-SD® for Sensitive Skin

NEW StriVectin-SD® for Sensitive Skin

Strangely enough, I find that as my skin ages, it becomes more sensitive. I was excited to try a new sensitive skin cream from StriVectin hoping that it would address some of my anti-aging concerns without making it red and uncomfortable. 

The product is called StriVectin-SD® for Sensitive Skin Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks & Wrinkles ($79.00 USD). A mouthful, I know, but a really great product. The claim is that it is, “is an anti-aging powerhouse, developed exclusively for sensitive skin. 100% of StriVectin’s collagen-building, wrinkle-reducing, anti-aging power. And none of the oils or fragrances that cause irritation and leave sensitive skin vulnerable to accelerated aging.”

This cream is for the 49% of women 25+ with sensitive skin who are battling the signs of aging. When using conventional products, they are prone to redness, dryness, flare-ups, burning and stinging. It includes the benefits of collagen building, wrinkle-reducing, anti-aging power with no oils or fragrances. Through NIA-114™, it strengthens skin’s protective layer so wrinkles diminish, tone evens and texture smoothes. Sensitive skin feels less sensitive.

StriVectin-SD® for Sensitive Skin is fragrance-free, oil-free, paraben-free, allergen-free, and artificial dye-free. This soothing formula contains Nia-114, active peptides, rose & cucumber extracts, and oat kernel extract to deliver powerful results in a gentle way.

What I think: The very first time I used this product, I noticed immediate smoothing and brightening of my skin. It was very surprising. So many face creams make my skin red at first, before the benefits kick in, so I am not used to such fast results.

I have now been using the cream twice a day for a few weeks and love using it. It hydrates my dry, winter skin leaving it feeling soft and nourished. My skin looks noticeably younger because of the glow and smoothness it imparts.

I highly recommend the StriVectin-SD® for Sensitive Skin Intensive Concentrate for Stretch Marks & Wrinkles for the face. I haven’t tried it on my stretch marks, but I bet it would help. You can purchase this at www.strivectin.com and www.sephora.com

In And Out Different Beauty Anti-Aging Products

With three kids, a husband, 4 cats and a Great Dane puppy, I don’t get to splurge on much for myself. But if I were going to, I would treat myself to really good skincare.

Luckily I get to sample lots of different skincare, like this duo from In&Out Different Beauty™. The Anti-Age Collection from this brand contains concentrated plant extracts, vegetable DNA, vitamins, peptides and amino acids that replicate a healthy skin’s lipid barrier and encourage surface cell renewal.  The unique formulas of the products below, the Phenomenal Anti-Age Night Repair Cream and the Phenomenal Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy, will leave skin feeling soft while revealing younger looking skin. In combination, the products provide the ultimate anti-aging experience this winter.

Phenomenal Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy ($125.00 USD) –Revitalize skin while improving elasticity with this anti-aging elixir that includes a concentrated blend of essential oils sourced exclusively from Switzerland. Just one or two drops of this formula are all that is needed to rejuvenate skin.
 
Ingredients and Benefits:
Grape Seed Oil, Olive Fruit Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Ylang Ylang Flower Oil, Clary Sage Oil, Soybean Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil , Matricaria Flower Oil, Carrot Seed Oil – This combination of essential oils deeply moisturizes and mimics the skin’s natural tissue composition to help fight against free radicals.

Phenomenal Anti-Age Night Repair Cream ($300.00 USD) — Keep skin balanced and healthy while you sleep. Packed with a bevy of amino acids, this rich nighttime treatment encourages cell turnover while leaving skin looking radiant.

Ingredients and Benefits:
Vitamins A & E – Antioxidants that help to slow the visible signs of aging
Rosemary, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang – Calming botanicals that help improve skin tone
Squalane – Natural moisturizer that easily penetrates the skin
Argan Oil – A Moroccan oil that intensely hydrates the outer and middle layers of the skin

What I think: This is a luxurious and very moisturizing evening skincare treatment, but definitely not for those with oily skin —  especially the Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy as it is an herbal oil. My favorite of these products is the Night Repair Cream. It is light but extremely hydrating. I apply it to my face and neck and I have noticed that my skin seems brighter, clearer and very smooth. I luckily don’t have a lot of wrinkles, but the ones I do have are less noticeable. I realize that this is very expensive, but if you can splurge, I would recommend the night cream. It is wonderful!    

The Phenomenal Anti-Age Night Repair Cream and Phenomenal Anti-Age Wrinkle Synergy are available at www.inoutbeauty.com

L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Day/Night Cream

L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Day/Night Cream

My skin is getting drier as the weather gets colder. I usually have to amp up my hydration during the winter months, and L’Oréal Paris’ Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition is the perfect nourishing day/night cream to help skin stay soft.

Specifically designed for mature skin and perfect for women who don’t have time to follow an extensive skincare regime (day treatment, day lotion, night treatment, night cream, etc.), Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition treats skin to deep hydration and intense nutrition in one step and can be used both morning and night. The cream combines a unique Nutrient Complex enriched with calcium,and it envelopes skin to effectively nourish parched, sagging skin and leave it supple, fortified and resilient.  Plus, the always classy Diane Keaton  is the face of the product. 

What I think: I love the texture of this product. It is almost like a balm, so thick. But it melts right into the skin and doesn’t leave it greasy, just really soft. I even use it in the morning before applying makeup. It keeps me hydrated all day long and my skin looks so smooth. 

Price: $16.59, Available at www.lorealparis.com and chain drug, food and mass market retailers. Enjoy your younger looking skin!

Pamper Her With Last Minute Beauty Gift Ideas

Still looking for the perfect gift for the beauty lover on your list? Below I have listed products from Kate Somerville, Beautyblender and Macadamia Natural Oil. All of them are great items to help the recipients get smooth skin and hair. They are:
 
Kate Somerville Celebrate ExfoliKate — The Ultimate ExfoliKate Kit ($162.00 USD $240.00 Value). This holiday season, give the gift of great skin with this limited-edition kit, featuring ExfoliKate for the face and ExfoliKate Body. These treatments use fruit enzymes to eliminate dead skin cells instantly, revealing healthy, glowing skin after just one use. This set contains:
– 5 oz ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
– 5 oz ExfoliKate Body Intensive Exfoliating
Both products polish skin, revealing a smooth, glowing complexion. Highly effective in combating acne, including stubborn blackheads, these products also help fade discoloration while promoting healthy skin, a healthy glow, and a healthy you. 
 
This is my favorite exfoliator ever because it makes skin glow and pores appear smaller!  I use this twice a week and it really makes my skin clearer and smoother. I know that it is pricey, but it is so worth it. Exfoliation is so important to youthful skin, so go ahead and splurge!   Visit www.katesomerville.com to learn more and purchase.
 
The Beautyblender Holiday Set ($30.00 USD) — This ultimate make up sponge applicator has been created by celebrity makeup artist Rea Ann Silva who specializes in HD-Ready makeup for her stars. Beautyblender’s patent-pending elliptical shape makes application foolproof by allowing you to access hard-to-reach areas with stunning ease. Its suede texture is sensual to the touch and its unique curves fit the contours of your face, leaving your makeup stunning and undetectable – it’s no wonder why makeup artists and celebrities including Kim Kardashian, Brandy, Kat DeLuna, Cassie, Erin Andrews, Kirsty Alley, Wanda Sykes and Tiffany Evans love it! Not to mention, the Beautyblender Holiday Set comes complete with the Blendercleanser, a lightly lavender-scented cleanser that’s free of dyes and skin irritants, to keep your new favorite makeup tool fresh and clean. Visit www.beautyblender.net to purchase this fab set in a pretty red pouch.  
 
Macadamia Natural Travel Kit ($29.95 USD) — This fantastic hair care line combines the miracle properties of Macadamia Nut Oil and Argan Seed Oil with special blends of nature’s most nourishing botanicals, providing the ultimate in hair rejuvenation and maintenance for all hair types. Benefits include improving hair strength and manageability, radiant shine, eliminating frizz while reviving hair damaged by heat, wind, oxidation and over-processing. Travel Kit consists of:
 
Rejuvenating Shampoo: Sulfate free, Paraben free and Color Safe, this coveted shampoo gently cleanses and replenishes moisture.
Moisture Rinse: Everyday conditioner for all hair types that gently nourishes, detangles, moisturizes and protects hair.
Nourishing Leave-In Crème: Tames unruly locks, improves shine and adds texture, while providing an extra dose of nourishment.
Deep Repair Masque: Provides the ideal, intense revitalization for dry, damaged hair, while improving elasticity and shine.
Healing Oil Treatment: This can’t-live-without therapeutic wonder product is ideal for all hair types, providing nourishment, smoothing and a long-lasting, tangle-free, frizz-free finish with intense shine.
Oil Infused Comb: The first-of-its-kind, this revolutionary comb is infused with Macadamia Healing Oil Treatment, dispensing oil (and all of its benefits)on the hair
with each use.
 
Don’t let hair oil scare you away! Instead of making hair greasy, Macadamia Oil actually makes hair soft and manageable, and very shiny.  Available in at professional salons nationwide and Ulta Beauty Stores.  For specific salon locations, visit the Macadamia Salon Locator at www.macadamiahair.com.

Cindy Crawford’s Meaningful Beauty Skin Care

Cindy Crawford has fabulous skin and looks like she hasn’t aged a day since she started modeling. So how does she do it?

That’s what I wanted to know when I tried Meaningful Beauty, a skincare line that she began with Dr. Sebagh.  Cindy describes it as, “My beauty secret — Dr. Sebagh. As a client, I loved the results I saw with my own skin and asked him to create Meaningful Beauty, so we all can use it at home every day!

You can purchase a skin care kit of Meaningful Beauty for $39.95 USD. It includes:

  • Skin Softening Cleanser
  • Antioxidant Day Crème
  • Anti-Aging Night Crème
  • Lifting Eye Crème
  • Firming Chest & Neck Crème

Plus, 3 FREE Bonuses:

  • Deep Cleansing Masque
  • Travel Size Glowing Serum
  • Wrinkle Smoothing Capsules

I tried the following products (with their online descriptions) from the collection:

Skin Softening Cleanser — “This mild, non-irritating face cleanser is designed to provide a healthy clean without stripping skin of natural oils. Its creamy, non-foaming texture sweeps away makeup and impurities, leaving skin clean and glowing, not tight and dry.”

Antioxidant Day Crème SPF 20 UVA/UVB — “Give your skin a daily dose of anti-aging ingredients to clarify, brighten and even skin tone. This anti-wrinkle crème combines our breakthrough antioxidant complex with a botanical blend that helps hydrate and revitalize skin. Formulated with SPF 20, it’s also designed to shield against UVA/UVB damage.”

Glowing Serum– “Dr. Sebagh calls this his “model secret.” Previously available only to his exclusive clientele, this serum is designed to help smooth and condition while helping to encourage cell renewal to restore skin’s vitality and brightness. Use in the morning before applying moisturizer or anytime for an instant pick-me-up.”

My favorite of the three is the Cleanser because it is so gentle and creamy and really cleans my skin well. After use, my skin is soft and smooth. The serum is so lovely because it brightens my skin right up. The day creme is a little heavy for my skin, but I like how it has an SPF 20 built in — sun protection is so important, even in the winter!

I have noticed a change in the few weeks I have been using these products. My skin is softer to the touch and noticeably smoother.

Visit www.MeaningfulBeauty.com  to learn more and to purchase yourself the gift of younger looking skin!