A Convincing Case for Persistence & Patience With Your Skin Care

The Body Firm, LLC compensated FabOverFifty with an advertising sponsorship to write this article. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I believe will benefit my FOFriends.—Geri Brin

Blessed with a good complexion, I must confess I often went to sleep throughout my 20s, 30s and 40s without cleansing my face. Too tired or lazy, I rationalized that my skin could wait till morning for me to wash off my makeup. I never paid much attention to the skincare products I used either!

My attitude turned from casual to conscientious in my 50s, as fine lines debuted around my lips and dark circles under my eyes. What’s more, I was determined to do something about the sagging, crepey skin under my once-toned arms and the dry skin on my legs.

Since then, I’ve learned three key – and I mean key – lessons: A) You’re never too young to start investing in the health of your skin B) The quality and quantity of ingredients in skincare products is directly related to their efficacy and C) Consistency counts! 

I’ve been using Crepe Erase® Advanced on my face and body ever since the brand was introduced seven years ago (I wish it had come out years earlier). Packed with essential, high-quality ingredients, it has worked wonders to reduce the look of fine lines, as well as crepey and sagging skin all over my body.

More on that later.

But the secret to the success of Crepe Erase® on my skin, besides what’s in it, is my consistency in applying these exceptional formulas.

We keep our muscles and tummies strong and toned if we stick to smart diet and exercise routines. And, our aging skin will remain firm and glowing if we consistently “feed” it lotions and creams filled with substantial ingredients.

Order the 5-piece Crepe Erase® Advanced Body + Face System and receive 25% off + 4-in-1 Eye Renewal Capsules + Anti-Aging Hand Repair Treatment with TruFirm as FREE thank you gifts valued at $60*

That’s a big saving on a set that’s incredibly well priced in the first place.

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THE SMART STRATEGY TO HASTEN SKIN CELL TURNOVER AS YOU AGE

Besides the natural breakdown of the collagen and elastin foundation that supports and firms young skin, toxins including environmental pollutants and smoking eventually rob it of moisture, dewy glow and healthy color. (1)

Our skin – a living organ – continuously repairs and regenerates itself on a cellular level  throughout our lives. As skin cells form in deep layers of the skin, cells on the top epidermal layer mature, die and fall away to make way for the fresh, new cells. This process of natural exfoliation – called skin cell turnover or skin cell rejuvenation – takes anywhere from 40 to 56 days on average once we’ve reached adulthood.(1)

Unfortunately, our skin cell turnover rate slows down dramatically as we age, and can take as long as 90 days. Wrinkles, age spots, dullness, opacity, and other visible signs of aging come from the accumulation of cells at the surface of the skin. Dead cell buildup also invites bacteria to sit on the skin, producing blemishes. (1)

Thankfully, beauty scientists are continually developing formulas to help speed up skin cell rejuvenation, as well as provide the proper hydration and nutrition skin needs to look its best. Even the best products, however, that are packed with the highest-quality ingredients, won’t work well unless they’re applied every day – and at the right time! (2) 

It’s absolutely crucial to protect our skin from sun damage and oxidation during the day. But at night, skin enters a peak renewal mode, when cells turn over more quickly and new cell production increases. Removing makeup nightly lets skin repair and regenerate most efficiently. It also allows moisturizers and serums to better absorb into the skin, explains Dr. Dennis Gross, a renowned New York City dermatologist, on his practice’s website. 

Remember, it took years for your skin to show signs of aging and sun damage, so you won’t magically repair it in a single night. Be persistent and be patient!

THE FAB FOUR MUST-HAVE SKINCARE INGREDIENTS

By all means, start your diligent beauty regimen with the 5-Piece Crepe Erase® Advanced Body + Face System.It’s been my go-to skin savior for seven years, precisely because it delivers four substances dermatologists applaud for skin health:  Olive Oil, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Retinoids. What’s more, Crepe Erase Advanced treats the skin above my chin, and has added an intensive hydrating and plumping treatment to repair dry, crepey skin on my hands.

The hero ingredient powering Crepe Erase® Advanced is TruFirm® Complex, an exclusive blend that includes three plant extracts to help reinforce our skin’s netting. This makes skin appear tighter and firmer, and helps it look like it did when we were younger. Crepe Erase® Advanced also contains nine Super Hydrators, including coconut oil, cocoa butter, olive oil, squalane, grapeseed oil, Vitamin E and a trio of glycerides to deliver 48 hours of intense hydration to dry, crepey skin. Quick absorbing without leaving a greasy residue, the light and airy moisture-rich formula works to visibly smooth and renew the skin.

Order the 5-piece Crepe Erase® Advanced Body + Face System and receive 25% off + 4-in-1 Eye Renewal Capsules + Anti-Aging Hand Repair Treatment with TruFirm® as FREE* thank you gifts valued at $60*

That’s a big saving on a set that’s incredibly well priced in the first place.

*Includes auto-delivery. Cancel at any time.

MY HAPPY ROUTINE WITH A TTT (TRULY TERRIFIC TREATMENT)!

Before stepping into the shower, or when I’m washing up at the sink before bed, I massage the luxurious and rejuvenating Advanced Refining Facial Scrub with TruFirm® over my whole face, down to my neck.  This exceptional exfoliator gently removes my makeup and rough, dead cells, prepping my skin for its overnight cell renewal. My skin has become softer, visibly smoother, firmer, and brighter looking.

In the shower, I grab my bottle of silky Body Smoothing Pre-Treatment with TruFirm® and gentle exfoliators to lift away the dead, rough surface cells all over my torso, arms and legs.  The lovely, fresh scent is a bonus! (By the way, avoid long, hot showers because they’ll dry your skin even more!)

After showering, I massage the Advanced Body Repair Treatment with TruFirm® into the crepey skin around my neck, chest, arms and legs. Just like its name says, this lightly whipped formula restores firmer, healthier-looking skin all over my body. Absorbs quickly and isn’t one bit greasy.

Even after a late night, I can trust my Flaw-Fix™ Eye Cream to instantly reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles. It absorbs quickly and can be used at night and in the morning. Great as a hydrating mask, too.I never leave home without applying Advanced Restorative Facial Treatment, a deluxe, ultra-hydrating formula with TruFirm® and a blend of moisturizing oils. Along with its sister products, it visibly plumps, smoothes and firms, and diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Establishing a consistent skincare regimen with the right products will also improve the look of your makeup. You’ll need less foundation, plus your foundation will beautifully blend into your skin and not sit on top of it looking chalky.

MAKE CREPE ERASE® PART OF YOUR CONSISTENT BEAUTY REGIMEN FOR GLOWING RESULTS.

After 1 use

100% of women agreed their skin felt instantly more youthful*

After 1 use

80% of women saw an instant reduction in the look of crepey skin on the body**

After 4 weeks

86% of women saw a visible improvement in skin tone**

After 8 weeks

100% of women saw a lifted appearance of skin on the body**

*Based on 8-week user perception study for Crepe Erase® Advanced

**Based on results of an evaluation by expert clinical grader measuring decollete, knees & arms

Crepe Erase® is so confident that you’ll love its products, it invites you to use them for 60 days, and, if you’re not satisfied, you can return the tubes–EVEN EMPTY–for a full refund, less s&h! This offer even gives me more confidence that these are quality beauty products.

There’s more. Order the 5-piece Crepe Erase® Advanced Body + Face System and receive 25% off + 4-in-1 Eye Renewal Capsules + Anti-Aging Hand Repair Treatment with TruFirm® as FREE* thank you gifts valued at $60*

That’s a big saving on a set that’s incredibly well priced in the first place.

*Includes auto-delivery. Cancel at any time.

(1) https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/wmp/content/a-review-skin-and-effects-aging-skin-structure-and-function

(2)https://www.drtorkian.com/a-cheat-sheet-to-staying-consistent-with-skincare/





Your Skin Care Products Absolutely Need This One Ingredient

The same thing happened over and over again, for decades. I was a pushover when the pushy salespeople in upscale beauty departments vowed that their uber-expensive lotions and potions would work wonders on my skin. Little did I know I was paying an arm and a leg for fancy packaging, while the ingredients in the products turned out to be anything but miracle workers on my creases, wrinkles and lines.

Today, thanks to the knowledge I’ve been lucky enough to acquire while running FabOverFifty, I unequivocally can report that you must remember two words when you’re about to buy your next beauty product:

Hyaluronic acid.

HA is the single most important ingredient you’ll need in a cream, lotion or serum as you age because it supplies your skin with the essential properties that keep it looking fresh and youthful. Think soft, supple, firm and plump!

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The Game-Changing Device That’s Helping Me Get More Out of My Favorite Skin Care Products

This is a “sponsored post.” JeNu compensated FOF with an advertising sponsorship to write it. Regardless, we only recommend products or services that we believe will be helpful for
our readers. All insights and expressed opinions are our own. —Geri Brin

One of the great perks of my job is having the
chance to test all kinds of beauty products,
so I can report the results to you.

It’s especially exciting today, because skin care formulas are getting better and better at hydrating aging skin, helping to give it a healthy glow, and reducing those pesky fine lines and crows feet.

But when we’re faced with hundreds of brands in the stores and online, it’s no easy feat deciding which anti-aging serums, creams and lotions will best deliver on their promises, especially because so many of them make the same promises: Firm sagging skin, diminish brown spots, create an even complexion, and more.

Ingredients Do Matter…

What I’ve learned is that a handful of ingredients, including retinol, sunscreen and anti-oxidants, makes the difference between potent and weak skin care products. Retinol creates healthier cells, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, lifts and firms the skin, moisturizes, softens, smoothes, and brightens the skin. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that makes skin more resilient to sun damage, can reduce brown spots and improve collagen production. And look for products that include a daily broad-spectrum sunscreen that’s rated SPF 30 or greater.

Two brands I’ve recently tested that showed excellent results are Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair and the MD Complete skincare system. Both lines include pure retinol.

…But Only If Your Skin Can Absorb Them

I love knowing that I’m using great skin care products—with actual science to support their merits—to maintain the health and beauty of my complexion. I’ve learned, however, that I’ll never get optimal results from even the best products, because they usually sit atop the skin and evaporate before finishing their jobs.

Basically, our skin acts as a barrier, one of its primary functions. It keeps the outside world out just as well as it holds everything in. So the common approach of slathering skin care products on a cleansed face with our fingers doesn’t let our skin absorb them as well as it should.

Triple The Return On Your Skin Care Product Investment
The Easy Way

We can help our skin to better absorb the products we apply by using a variety of methods—but most of them are expensive, painful, and require “downtime.” Thankfully, there’s also an easy, at-home option, that I started using about two months ago: the JeNu Ultrasonic Infuser, which is getting rave reviews from magazines like Vogue and Elle, as well as from a renowned dermatologist, Dr, R. Sonia Batra, who also is a regular on the hit show, The Doctors. You can add my rave review to the rest.

This sleek little handheld device leverages the power of ultrasound energy to give your favorite treatment products the push they need to really perform
—and it’s backed by solid data.

During a recent study—where 160 women used over 200 different products from 80 different brands, ranging from Olay to La Mer—81% reported their products worked better when using them with JeNu vs alone. Meanwhile, 84% of them reported a decrease in the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and mouth.

On average, the JeNu system is proven to triple the absorption of leading skin care ingredients, so they have the power to work six times better.

Voila, The Beautiful Results!

It’s a cinch to use JeNu, and it takes NO extra time in my skincare routine. First, I apply my moisturizers and serums, as usual. Then I add a pearl-sized drop of exclusive “conducting gel” to the smooth metal head of the small, sleek wand, turn it on, and run it over a section of my face, a minute at a time. The ultrasound energy transfers through special microspheres (hollow miniscule spheres of protein) in the gel, helping my skin to completely absorb my skincare products.

My before-and-after photos speak for themselves. I call the results pretty dramatic, working wonders on the areas of my face that most irritated me: My crows feet, under-eye droopiness, and nasolabial folds (those two lovely lines that run from beneath my nose, on both sides, to my lips.) Although everything hasn’t totally disappeared, the wrinkles and lines are far less pronounced.

If you can’t wait to experience the powers of JeNu, as I have, you’re in luck. Right now, there’s a limited time offer, and it’s such a good one, we have a feeling it won’t last.

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Supplementing my skin care regimen

LEAVE A COMMENT 2013 March 14

On my 66th birthday, last week, my son told me I look 53.  Not one to throw around compliments, especially to me, his assessment was the best birthday gift I could have received.

I don’t know how Colby arrived at 53 (I look older than I did when I was actually 53), but let’s say I look like a good 66.  Although I can certainly stand to lose 20 pounds, I strive to look the best I can. I don’t drink (not even a glass of wine now and then); I don’t smoke; I recently joined a gym again so I can use the treadmill for my heart health and do weight bearing exercises for my bones, and I take care of my skin.

I never use soap on my face, only facial cleansers like Aveeno, and I love Clarisonic’s facial cleansing device and Rodan + Field’s new MACRO Exfoliator, because they make my skin feel squeaky clean and renewed. I follow these routines with some pretty costly moisturizer and eye cream that I like because they absorb into my skin, without making it feel or look greasy.

Three months ago, I added a new anti-aging supplement, called Imedeen Time Perfection, to my daily skincare routine.  I finally understand the importance of taking care of oneself from the inside out. I well know that skincare creams, lotions and serums work only to protect and care for the top layer of our skin, called the epidermis. No matter what their manufacturers claim, these products can’t change what’s happening in the dermis—the layer beneath the surface–that contains the collagen, elastin and moisture-producing properties, or the skin’s building blocks. Although they may temporarily increase our skin’s moisture and firmness, they’ll never get it to bounce back to where it was when we were 30, 40 or even 50.

Manufacturing skincare products for over two decades, the makers of Imedeen® say its Time Perfection® “marine complex and antioxidant” supplement will work “inside the body” on women 40 and older, “to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin quality and moisture balance, and protect collagen and elastin fibers against oxidative damage in as little as 90 days.” A three-month supply of 180-tablets is $206.

Aside from plastic surgery (which I advocate wholeheartedly, as many of you know), maybe Imedeen® can do what these lotions and potions cannot. I was happy to say “yes” when the folks at the company asked if I’d try it, and compensate me, too.

Time Perfection® contains an exclusive blend of proteins and polysaccharides (a chemical term for carbohydrates, such as starch, insulin or cellulose) that is important for the skin’s structure and moisture and resembles the elements naturally found in the skin’s supporting tissue. One of these ingredients, called LycoPhence GS, provides tomato fruit and grape seed extracts, which help protect skin against oxidative damage. The other is Vitamin C, a vital antioxidant, which is essential in the formation of collagen. These targeted nutrients go “deep down” in the dermal layer to strengthen the skin’s invisible building blocks. Imedeen® offers a skin assessment on its site, to help you determine which of its anti-aging formulas work best.

I’ve completed the recommended three-month regimen and I definitely see that the fine lines around my mouth and eyes are less pronounced, as are those deeper lines on either side of my nose that run down to my mouth, called nasolabial folds. My skin also feels firmer when I pinch my cheeks, and it is definitely smoother and less sallow, even without makeup. Friends, family and neighbors have been commenting that I “look good.”  Hopefully, next March 8th I won’t look a day over 54.

The makers of Imedeen® are hosting a giveaway for one lucky FOF, who will receive a 90-day supply to help improve her skin.  Comment below on why you’d love to try it.  FOF will select the winner at random.

Supplementing my skin care regimen

LEAVE A COMMENT 2013 February 13

My mother, grandmother and great grandmother had wonderful skin. As a matter of fact, Grandma Rosie looked great when she was 95. Luckily, I inherited the good skin gene from this sparkling trio of women. I also never wash my face with soap and spend little time baking under the sun.

Nevertheless, time marches on and I’m never going to look like the hot chick I was at 41 (I say that tongue in cheek.) My skin is laxer (especially around my neck) and drier, and has fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and eyes.  My daily skincare regimen includes using the Clarisonic with an exfoliating cleanser, followed by applying some pretty costly moisturizer and eye cream that I like for their ability to absorb into my skin, without making it feel or look greasy.

Two months ago, I added a new anti-aging supplement, called Imedeen Time Perfection, to my daily skincare routine.  I finally recognize the importance of taking care of oneself from the inside out. I well know that skincare creams, lotions and serums work only to protect and care for the top layer of our skin, called the epidermis. These products simply cannot change what’s happening in the dermis—the layer beneath the surface–that contains the collagen, elastin and moisture-producing properties, or the skin’s building blocks. Although they may temporarily increase our skin’s moisture and firmness, they’ll never get it to bounce back to where it was when we were 30, 40 or even 50.

Manufacturing skincare products for over two decades, the makers of Imedeen® say its Time Perfection® “marine complex and antioxidant” supplement will work “inside the body” on women 40 and older, “to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin quality and moisture balance, and protect collagen and elastin fibers against oxidative damage in as little as 90 days.” A three-month supply of 180-tablets is $206.

Aside from plastic surgery (which I advocate wholeheartedly, as many of you know), maybe Imedeen® can do what these lotions and potions cannot. I was happy to say “yes” when the folks at the company asked if I’d try it, and compensate me, too.

Time Perfection® contains an exclusive blend of proteins and polysaccharides (a chemical term for carbohydrates, such as starch, insulin or cellulose) that is important for the skin’s structure and moisture and resembles the elements naturally found in the skin’s supporting tissue. One of these ingredients, called LycoPhence GS, provides tomato fruit and grape seed extracts, which help protect skin against oxidative damage. The other is Vitamin C, a vital antioxidant, which is essential in the formation of collagen. These targeted nutrients go “deep down” in the dermal layer to strengthen the skin’s invisible building blocks. Imedeen® offers a skin assessment on its site, to help you determine which of its anti-aging formulas work best.

’m two-thirds into the three-month regimen and I definitely notice that the fine lines around my mouth and eyes are less pronounced, as are those deeper lines on either side of my nose that run down to my mouth, called nasolabial folds. My skin also feels firmer when I pinch my cheeks. Friends, family and neighbors have been commenting that I “look good.”

The makers of Imedeen® are hosting a giveaway for one lucky FOF, who will receive a 90-day supply to help improve her skin.  Comment below on why you’d love to try it.  FOF will select the winner at random.

Mother Your Favorite Lady With Tender Loving {Skin} Care

Crépe Erase® compensated FabOverFifty with an advertising sponsorship to write this article. Regardless, I only recommend products or services that I believe will benefit my FOFriends.—Geri Brin

Like most Moms, mine was brimming with advice about practically everything. While quite a bit of it went in one ear and out the other, I follow one of her recommendations to this day: Never use soap to wash your face!

               Me and Mom

Mom used only water to cleanse her facial skin, definitively announcing that the soap we used for showering was bad for her face. I have no idea how she knew this, but she was right!

The scents and dyes in most bar soaps can irritate the sensitive skin on your face and leave your skin red, itchy, or blotchy. Most traditional soaps also can be drying because they lack moisturizing ingredients and strip the skin of essential oils.

Mom would be thrilled to see the plethora of skin formulas today that would not only cleanse her face – but treat her whole body – with the tender loving care they deserve.

And I’d buy her Crépe Erase® Advanced for Mother’s Day, a present that would give her skin visibly smoothness, firmness, beautiful tone, and a glow the likes of which she couldn’t have imagined.

Whether you present it to your mom or to any other wonderful woman in your life, she’ll say thank you every day of the year.

and save 25% on Crépe Erase® Advanced Kit + get a FREE GIFT + FREE SHIPPING today!

The five-piece Deluxe Kit also treats our skin above the chin!

The hero ingredient powering Crépe Erase® Advanced is TruFirm® Complex, an exclusive blend that includes three plant extracts to help reinforce our skin’s netting. This helps make saggy skin appear tighter and firmer, and look more like it did when we were younger. Crépe Erase® Advanced also contains 9 Super Hydrators, including coconut oil, cocoa butter, olive oil, squalane, grapeseed oil, Vitamin E and a trio of glycerides to deliver 48 hours of intense hydration to dry, crepey skin. Quick absorbing without leaving a greasy residue, the light and airy moisture-rich formula works to visibly soothe and renew the skin.

Before stepping into the shower, mom could massage the luxurious and rejuvenating Advanced Refining Facial Scrub with TruFirm® over her whole face, down to her neck.  It would gently remove rough, dead skin cells to give her softer, smoother, firmer, and brighter skin. Paraben free, too!

In the shower, she’d grab her bottle of silky Body Smoothing Pre-Treatment with TruFirm® and gentle exfoliators to lift away dead, rough surface cells and make her skin look smoother and more radiant. The lovely, fresh scent is a bonus! (By the way, avoid long, hot showers because they’ll dry your skin even more!)

After showering, mom would massage the Advanced Body Repair Treatment with TruFirm® into the crepey skin around her neck, chest, arms, and legs. Just like its name says, this lightly whipped formula would restore firmer, healthier-looking skin all over her body. Absorbs quickly and isn’t one bit greasy.

Even after a late night, she could count on her Flaw-Fix™ Eye Cream to instantly reduce the appearance of puffiness, dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles. It absorbs quickly and can be used at night and in the morning. Great as a hydrating mask, too.

And mom surely wouldn’t leave home without applying Advanced Restorative Facial Treatment, a deluxe, ultra-hydrating formula with TruFirm® and a blend of moisturizing oils. Along with its sister products, its plumps, smoothes and firms, and diminishes the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

This Mother’s Day make Crépe Erase® part of your favorite lady’s daily spring beauty routine for gorgeous results.

AND DON’T FORGET YOURSELF!

After 1 use

100% of women agreed their skin felt instantly more youthful*

After 1 use

80% of women saw an instant reduction in the look of crepey skin on the body**

After 4 weeks

86% of women saw a visible improvement in skin tone**

After 8 weeks

100% of women saw a lifted appearance of skin on the body**

*Based on 8-week user perception study for Crépe Erase® Advanced

**Based on results of an evaluation by expert clinical grader measuring décolleté, knees & arms

Crépe Erase® is so confident mom will love its products, she can use them for 60 days, and, if she’s not satisfied, she can return the tubes–EVEN EMPTY–for a full refund, less S&H! This offer tells you that these are quality beauty products. Plus, the line is incredibly reasonable in the first place!

 

There’s more. Order the 5-piece Deluxe Kit and mom will receive a free gift of 4-in-1 Eye Renewal Capsules. They’re packed with intense, concentrated moisturizers for an eye-opening experience. A $38 value.

 and save 25% on Crépe Erase® Advanced Kit + get a FREE GIFT + FREE SHIPPING today!

Bring Back Your Glow With A Powerful Skincare System

LEAVE A COMMENT 2019 July 18

When my diamond stud earrings and wood living room floor look dull I know precisely how to give them back their happy shine. But when my complexion seemed to go from blooming to blah overnight, I was at a loss what to do! Dark circles under my eyes, age spots, a smattering of facial veins and uneven texture gave me an overall lackluster look that, frankly, I found distressing. Even blush couldn’t help me recapture the glow I saw in my old photos.

“My passion for making women feel beautiful and confident started at an early age.” – Dr. Adrienne Denese

We can get dull or blotchy looking skin at any age. But, as our skin matures and loses collagen and elastin, cell turnover can take as long as 90 days, when it used to take just two weeks! Instead of looking rosy and radiant from fresh cells in the top layer of our skin, our complexion becomes gray and dull from dead skin cells that haven’t left town! What’s more, the natural exfoliation of our skin slows down even more if we spend too much time in the sun, don’t drink enough water, eat poorly and smoke.

I’ve read about rejuvenating hydrafacials, chemical peels and microdermabrasion. But these treatments can be costly and would need to be repeated frequently to keep my skin looking good. I was thinking of splurging on one of them anyway, but held off when I was invited to try the new Essential Radiance Collection from the Dr. Denese SkinScience brand.  A trailblazer in anti-aging medicine, Dr. Adrienne Denese launched her skincare line in 2002; its continuing success is testimony to how well it works. Millions of women don’t buy the same beauty brand year in and year out unless they see results!

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THE ULTIMATE UNION OF SCIENCE + NATURE

If there was a Who’s Who of Anti-Aging Ingredients in skincare products, those in the Essential Radiance Collection would surely make the cut. All scientifically proven to produce effective results, they include powerful and penetrating glycolic acid to treat fine lines and dullness; retinol, the industry’s gold standard ingredient, to speed skin renewal and create smoother, more evenly toned skin, and peptides for visible firmness and radiance.  

“With Dr. Denese, I trust her products. She just knows what she’s doing.” – Carol Alt

But even the best apparently isn’t enough for Dr. Denese, who also holds a PhD in science. Thanks to innovative technology and her keen mind, Dr. Denese consistently infuses her products with exceptional substances discovered in nature. The seeds of Amaranth flowering plants, for example, provide the precious oil that helps give her Essential Radiance products their power to help revitalize our skin.

Valued by the ancient Aztecs as a restorative medicine and nutritious food, Amaranth is a flower that never fades or wilts and has come to symbolize immortality.  Its oil can help renew the look of our skin and return the radiance it had when we were younger. Amaranth is rich in vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and squalene, a super-effective moisturizer and natural antioxidant.  It also helps the skin protect itself from damage, dirt and impurities.

The Essential Radiance trio provides a simple, yet effective daily regimen:

ENZYME-RICH CLEANSING CREAM

I have religiously cleansed my face for decades with dozens of creams, gels and lotions, and this velvety cleanser ranks among the best. A triple threat morning and evening, it gently and easily removes all dirt and makeup without over drying my skin… moisturizes with luxurious Amaranth seed oil….and softly removes the dull, dry surface layers of skin to give me a softer, smoother and more radiant complexion. Glycolic acid helps encourage cell turnover.

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GLYCO-9 RENEWING COMPLEX

Powered by 9 percent glycolic acid plus fruit acids, this advanced treatment encourages surface cellular turnover, nourishes the skin with botanical extracts, and richly moisturizes it with amazing Amaranth seed oil. The first week I applied only a thin layer once a day, then I started using it before bedtime, too. After two weeks, my skin looked brighter and pink was starting to make its way back into my complexion.  

 

LIPID-RICH REPLENISHING CREAM

As I massage this light but ultra-rich hydrating formula over my face, the front and back of my neck, and my decolletage, I can see and feel my skin instantly drinking it up. The cream glides on nicely without leaving an oily or greasy residue. It’s amazing how a small amount can provide so much hydration. I like its mild, fresh scent. Its powerhouse of ingredients includes retinol, peptides, the antioxidant resveratrol, and, of course, the revitalizing oil extracted from the seeds of the never-fading, never-wilting Amaranth plant. Wait till you see what it does for your skin!

100% experienced* visibly improved texture
100% experienced* brighter, more luminous skin
100% experienced* more hydrated skin

*Individual results may vary.

Dr. Denese is so confident that you’ll love Essential Radiance, she invites you to use the products for 60 days, and, if you’re not satisfied, you’ll get a full refund, less s&h! Her offer assures me even more that this is a trio of quality beauty products. Plus, the line is incredibly reasonable in the first place!  

What’s more, Dr. Denese will send you her Essential Radiance Pure-20 Lipid Infusion and Pro-Peptide Restoring Eye Cream as free thank you gifts.


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Why I’m Incorporating Squalane Into My Skincare Routine

LEAVE A COMMENT 2017 March 26

This post is sponsored by Biossance, but all opinions are my own!

Have you ever bought a fine leather handbag, and the salesperson advised you to periodically rub it with a leather oil so it would stay soft and supple? If you didn’t treat it well, the bag would lose its natural oil and dry up. Well, our skin is no different than that bag; up until our 20s, our microscopic sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance, called squalane, that lubricates the skin on our face and scalp. Problem is, the amount of squalane that we make rapidly declines in our early 20s, so by the time we reach 50 years old, our squalane production is cut in half. That’s when our skin noticeably becomes rough, dry and vulnerable!

I found out about squalane when I went to a local Sephora to check out their latest anti-aging products. A particularly knowledgeable saleswoman took me to a brand called Biossance, whose total skin care line is made with this “mega moisturizing molecule.”

Besides recreating the squalane that our skin was born with, the company’s Berkeley, CA scientists developed a patented technology to extract it from sustainably sourced sugarcane, I later read on the Biossance website. Interestingly, luxury skincare products traditionally used squalane harvested from shark livers, which made them a lot more expensive than Biossance 100% Squalane Oil (it’s $58 for 3.38 FL. OZ, which will last for many, many months). (more…)

A New Skincare Line That’s Like “Liquid Surgery”

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The Unfortunate Truth about the Mass Beauty Brands

ellenThe colossal mass skincare brands that throw out obscene amounts of money to market their products to American women, (L’Oreal, for example) could care less about helping FOFs eliminate OUR wrinkles and fine lines. Their TV and magazine ads and commercials, fancy packages, and drugstore displays eat up so much budget that they simply don’t invest in the finest ingredients for their “anti-aging” lotions and potions. CoverGirl may give FOF Ellen DeGeneres millions to tout its Simply Ageless products, but it’s 30 year olds they really want to court. Even beauty chemists who once worked with the big brands have revealed that their hands were tied when it came to the quality of ingredients they could use. And, I heard first-hand about how the big beauty brands operated when I created the CEO Beauty Summit for Women’s Wear Daily and met the men and women who ran them.

The Happy Emergence of “Indie” Beauty Brands

Enter independent beauty brands, many conceived  by FOF women who only use superior ingredients to create products that really do work on aging skin, including their own. And, they get the word out, not by advertising to audiences of all ages on network TV, but by working with bloggers and websites like FabOverFifty, targeted specifically to women 45+. (more…)

Poll Reveals Most Women Disappointed In Skincare Products

The overwhelming majority of women over 45 are disappointed with the performance of their skincare products!

OF  200 WOMEN polled by FabOverFifty, A WHOPPING 82% report that their products–expensive and exclusive, or from the drugstore–don’t deliver, or moderately  deliver, on their promises to reduce fine lines above the lip, crows feet and other signs of aging.

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Although today’s most beneficial anti-aging ingredients–retinoids, peptides, antioxidants–are backed by scientific studies, and really are the fountain of youth, these ingredients won’t perform very well if our skin can’t absorb them. And since one of the primary functions of our skin  is to act as a barrier– keeping the bad stuff out and the good stuff in–getting optimal results from any skin care product takes more than  simply slathering it  on a cleansed face with our fingers. This common approach pretty much guarantees that most of our products will stay on top of our  skin, where they eventually evaporate… much like the money we spent on them.

ABSORPTION: THE SECRET BEHIND THE MAGIC WAND

Counting  myself as one of the majority of women whose skincare products were always less powerful than I expected, I was intrigued to hear about JeNu, an Ultrasonic Infuser that reportedly would make every one of my products work better–and faster. I wouldn’t have to change a single thing  I used, the company told me !  I already knew about many of the expensive–and painful–methods that could help my skin more effectively absorb my skincare products, such as laser resurfacing.  But when I learned that I could use JeNu at home–quickly, easily and painlessly– I was IN!

It was a cinch to use JeNu, and it took NO extra time in my skincare routine. First, I applied my moisturizers and serums, as usual. Then I added a pearl-sized drop of exclusive “conducting gel” to the smooth metal head of the small, sleek wand, turned it on, and ran it over a section of my face, a minute at a time. Besides the JeNu unit itself, the gel is a critical part of the process because the ultrasound energy transfers through special microspheres (hollow miniscule spheres of protein) in the gel, helping my skin to absorb my  lotions, serums and creams  better and faster.

I started seeing results within days, on the areas of my face that most irritated me, such as my crows feet, under-eye droopiness, and nasolabial folds (those two lovely lines that run from beneath my nose, on both sides, to my lips.)

But the results have  become more and more dramatic with each passing week. The key is to use JeNu consistently with the gel, pretty easy, since it’s  part of my normal morning beauty routine.

I’ve been using JeNu for a little over seven months, and my before-and-after photos speak for themselves. I call the results pretty dramatic. Although everything  hasn’t totally disappeared, the wrinkles and lines are far less pronounced.

REAL WOMEN, REAL RESULTS

If my word and photos haven’t convinced you, the results of a recent independent study just might: When 160 women used over 200 different products from 80 different brands, ranging from Olay to La Mer—81% reported their products worked better when using them with JeNu vs alone. Meanwhile, 84% of them reported a decrease in the look of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, forehead and mouth. What’s more, JeNu is getting rave reviews from magazines like Vogue and Elle, as well as from a renowned dermatologist, Dr, R. Sonia Batra, and a regular on the hit show, The Doctors.

With the JeNu Ultrasonic Infuser, your products get an ultrasonic push, propelling 6X the formula into your skin, giving you the power of 6 jars from just one jar, which means you will be able to see better results, faster. So whether you pay $10 or $100 for a product, you’ll see an excellent return on your investment.

If you can’t wait to experience the powers of JeNu, as I have, you’re in luck. Right now, there’s a limited time offer, and it’s such a good one, we have a feeling it won’t last.

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