Sandi’s Skin Talk Diet Daily Program The diet consists of product ingredients that are designed to exfoliate, even out skin tone, build collagen, moisturize, protect, prevent, correct and nourish. Exercise Treatment Series A series of 5-6 professional lifting treatments to resurface, refresh, renew and regenerate on a deeper level that cannot be achieved at home. Maintenance Monthly Treatment Monthly professional treatments are recommended to meet skin turnover of every 28-40 days, depending on age. Corn Syrup and Your Skin High fructose corn syrup, a sweetener that is a combination of processed sugar and syrup made from corn, increases cortisol and blood sugar and is difficult for your body to process. Often food companies add fructose to cut costs and increase the shelf life of a product. The digestive track becomes stressed which then wreaks havoc with your stress hormones leading to breakouts, oxidative stress, dark circles, hyperpigmentation, sun sensitivity and premature wrinkling. Menopause Help Get a facial Why? During menopause, the body produces less estrogen – the hormone that’s responsible for producing both the oils that keep skin supple and the collagen fibers that maintain strength and elasticity. The result ~ Dry, more brittle skin that’s even more prone to visible signs of aging – including fine lines, expression lines and deep wrinkles. And that’s not all! Some women experience adult acne or even rosacea during menopause. So what’s a woman to do? Well, in addition to tweaking your skin care routine to better address your skin’s new challenges, also consider scheduling periodic facials. These treatments can help restore the balance and beauty of your pre-menopausal complexion with an intense delivery of skin-restoring nutrients. You can start peri-menopause sooner than your 50s so ladies take heed and protect your skin now. Sandi’s Dry Skin Home Remedies • Drink lots of water, eight to ten glasses is the minimum, as it helps keep your body hydrated and can alleviate dry skin to a great extent. • Drink a glass of milk mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil before bedtime. It can work wonders. • Baby lotion is one of the best moisturizing lotions that you can use on your skin. Many moisturizers for adults often contain other chemicals that may actually make your skin drier. • Rub honey all over your body before you take a bath and leave it on for five or ten minutes. Honey is one of the best natural moisturizers. • Soak in a tub filled with milk and warm water like queens did thousands of years ago. It really can do wonders for your skin. • Rub sesame oil all over your body after you bathe. • Coconut oil or avocado oil applied to the body can nourish your skin as well. • You can make a paste from avocados and apply it to nourish your skin. • Blend baking soda, oatmeal and vanilla extract into a paste and mix in a tub of warm water to soak for as long as you like. Bye-bye dry skin! • Rub some oatmeal on your hands before washing them to help exfoliate the dry skin. • Petroleum jelly is one of the best remedies for dry lips, hands and feet. • Glycerin oil also is a good remedy for dry skin. • Bathe in warm water rather than hot water, which dries skin. • If you use soaps be sure that they are natural as soap can be responsible for drying your skin due to the harmful chemicals. • Wear rubber gloves if you use detergents to prevent cracked skin. • To prevent itchy skin on your face after you wash try mixing an egg yolk with a teaspoon each of olive oil, olive oil and orange juice then add some drops of rose water and lime juice. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it on for about fifteen minutes before washing it off. • Rub the inside of a banana peel on your heels and watch the dry skin disappear. It may sound weird but it works! • Bananas can also be used to treat dry skin on your face and neck. Just mash a ripe banana and apply it like a face pack. Wash it off with some warm water. • Fruits are not just for applying to the skin; you should be sure to include plenty in your diet as well. • If you are a smoker, quit. Smoking is bad for your skin and among other effects it dries the skin and robs it of necessary nutrients. You can see for yourself; just Google “smoker’s face”. • Exercise…sweating unblocks your pores and allows natural oils to come to the surface and hydrate your skin. • Try to include spices such as turmeric, cumin, and coriander in your diet. They help to soothe and relieve dry skin. • Last, but equally as important – get sufficient sleep. Your body requires a minimum of eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. Lack of sleep affects the skin and is visible right away. • Laugh often and remember ~ don’t take things personally.
What is BB Cream?
BB cream or blemish balm cream is currently the hottest beauty product. This new sensation is said to have originated in Germany. Dermatologists have been using it for healing scars caused by laser skin surgery. The lists of benefits are impressive for these creams and all you may need is one product!
This is a specialized formula that is a moisturizer, a primer, a setting powder and an SPF sunscreen all in one cream. It is seen like a small miracle; one-step products that can protect, conceal and correct skin tone and texture.
If your skin is in need of extra moisture there is now a new cream to use in place of the BB cream and that is the CC cream, known as color corrective cream. Not all of the creams are the same so check the ingredients before you make a purchase.
Facial Brushes
A great makeup application begins with the right brushes. Buy the best that you can afford since they will last for decades and produce excellent results when properly used.
Natural bristles work best because they are fuller and have a natural cuticle, similar to human hair. They grab the pigment and hold it until you place it where you want it. The finest and most expensive is blue squirrel but there are many great alternatives that aren’t as expensive. Synthetic brushes are best for applying creams and liquids and can be cleaned with dish soap.
The right set of brushes should include a large powder brush, a smaller fluffy brush for blush and bronzer, an eye-shadow brush the size of a fingertip, and a smaller shadow brush for smudging and blending. A slightly domed shape rolls best across the skin and is more precise in delivering just the right amount of product.
Skin Care Ingredients That Work
L-ascorbic acid – great for scarring and aging skin
This is a highly stable form of vitamin C which boosts the production of collagen. It helps defend against UV radiation and free-radical damage.
Copper peptide – great for aging skin
Helps restore tissue and defend against free-radicals.
Alpha-lipoic acid – ideal for aging skin
Water and oil-soluble, it can penetrate the entire cell and protect the skin on a deeper level. It also helps with exfoliation and the stimulation of collagen.
DMAE – (dimethylaminoethanol) – good for aging skin This ingredient is naturally produced in the brain and is found in many fish. In lotion form it can increase muscle tone and decrease sagging.
Retinol – great for aging skin and for hyperpigmentation and dry skin
Antioxidant compounds derived from vitamin A, they can penetrate skin and neutralize free-radicals that break down skin fibers causing wrinkles.
Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs)– works for aging skin and hyperpigmentation
These acids include glycolic, lactic, tantaric and citric acids. They can improve the appearance of fine lines, pigmentation and age spots, minimizing the appearance of pores.
Beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) – ideal for acne, aging and sensitive skins. Gently exfoliates for improved texture and tone.
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