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Guest Post: Organic, All-Natural, Non-Toxic, Chem-Free. What’s the Difference?

February 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Editor’s Note: We are pleased to bring you an informative article by guest blogger Diane Elizabeth of Skin Care Ox!

Green is the new black when it comes to the beauty industry. Green beauty is a popular movement, as many switch to products that are safe, clean, and all-natural.

There are incredible brands who create clean products to exacting standards. But there are also plenty of imposters who claim they do but don’t. So how can you tell them apart? The first step is to unpack the industry’s key buzzwords. This way you understand what they mean and when you can trust them.

Breaking down the buzzwords

Organic, natural, non-toxic, GMO-free. These are some of the most popular buzzwords when it comes to clean beauty. Surprisingly, none of these terms are strictly regulated by the FDA or USDA for cosmetic industry use.

Here’s a breakdown of the most popular buzzwords:

Organic

Organic means produced without pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage, ionizing radiation, antibiotics, or growth hormones (1).

To ensure that a product is “organic,” look for a seal from a third-party organic certifying organization, such as the USDA Certified Organic program. If you don’t see the USDA seal, then there is no guarantee that the product meets organic quality standards.

Even if a product is USDA Certified Organic, that doesn’t mean that it contains 100% organic ingredients. In fact, a product can contain as little as 70% organic ingredients and still have the USDA seal. Even with the fancy USDA seal, you’ll still want to read the ingredient labels of organic cosmetics and beauty products.

Here are a few ways to evaluate if products are organic and high quality:

How many ingredients are listed as “certified organic”? Which organization certified them?
Research all listed non-organic ingredients online—are they safe and clean?
Look for a seal from a third-party certifying organization

Natural

The term “natural” is frequently used in the beauty industry. Yet, there are no official regulatory standards to define it. That means that any cosmetic product can claim to be “natural” while still containing synthetic ingredients. The simplest definition for “natural products” are those not containing any synthetic ingredients or additives.

Here are a few tips to identify them:

Natural ingredients tend to be easy to read and recognize. If you don’t know one, google it to confirm.
Natural ingredients should be at the top of the list on the label, any unnatural ones should be at the end.
Look for a seal from a third-party certifying organization

Non-Toxic

Non-toxic means “a substance that is not expected to cause symptoms or be dangerous” to humans or the environment (2). A non-toxic product should not have any ingredients linked to toxic responses in humans. Toxic responses include death, organ failure, reproductive and hormonal disruption, and cancer.

Chem-Free

The term “chemical-free” or “chem-free” is incredibly misleading. Not only is it completely unregulated, but it is also deceptive. All ingredients in a product are technically chemicals, including water! Steer clear of all beauty products marketing themselves as chemical-free.

About our Guest Blogger

Diane Elizabeth is a beauty expert and founder of Skin Care Ox: a skin care blog focusing on publishing accurate, beautiful, and informative skin care research and content. Diane’s skin care advice has been featured in many top publications such as HuffPost, Glamour, Reader’s Digest, and Yahoo!

The views expressed in this article are solely those of the writer, not of Style Chicks.

SUPERIOR CLEANSING: UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

December 7, 2018 · 4 Comments

Are you washing your face wrong? Improper cleansing prevents serums, lotions, and topicals from absorbing well. It can also introduce bacteria and irritate skin. Many people invest in a facial brush device. There are many facial brush devices available at different price points. How do you pick the right one? Learn how to determine the best facial brush for you, and why we use the UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush.

UTILYZE™ Brush head close up

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SELECTING A FACIAL BRUSH DEVICE

Why can’t I just use a washcloth or exfoliating scrub?
Does scientific research back sonic brush efficacy?
What’s the difference between a spinning head brush and a sonic brush?
What cleansing method works best for problem skin?
Which brush has the best features for my skin care needs?

These important questions are addressed below. But first, some features we like about the UTILYZE™ Sonic Facial Cleansing brush:

UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 ADVANCED SONIC FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSH OVERVIEW

This brush has a powerful patented Sonic oscillation of 300 movements per second. It removes impurities without pulling or stretching skin. Ideal for sensitive problematic skin, oscillating bristles exfoliate without redness or irritation. It primes the skin for best absorption of serums and creams.

UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush with massaging and cleansing head options on USB charging dock station

UTILYZE™ DESIGN FEATURES

The Utilyze 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush has more features than competing brushes.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN
ANGLED HEAD: The unique 10-degree angle fits facial curves.
The 10-degree angled head fits into the curves of the face
QUICK CHARGING BY USB
CUSTOMIZED SKINCARE SETTING PROVIDES MORE OPTIONS THAN ANY OTHER SONIC BRUSH:
- THREE SPEEDS for the gentlest to robust cleansing power.
- TWO TIMED CLEANSING PROGRAMS provided customized cleansing.
TWO INCLUDED HEADS
- CLEANSING HEAD soft, gentle bristles provide effective cleansing to all skin types
- MASSAGE HEAD: relaxes face muscles and increase blood flow.
DOCKING STATION: Holds brush upright and allows the brush to dry between uses
MAGNETIC STAND holds the massage head next to the docking station to keep it at the ready.
WATER RESISTANT: Use it in the shower
BRUSH CAP with air holes to help to dry the head after use
WARRANTY: an unprecedented offer in the industry, a very generous 3-year warranty.

Well-packed contents of the Utilyze Brush set

BUT WHY DO I NEED A SONIC SKINCARE BRUSH?

Washcloths and exfoliating scrubs can cause micro-tears in the skin. This is especially so with skin over thirty. This can lead to infection and scaring. Manual exfoliation can also stretch the skin, damaging the collagen.

THE SCIENCE OF SONIC

Does science back sonic cleansing brushes? How does a sonic brush help acne? The Journal of Dermatology explains why sonic cleansing is a superior clean:

“A sonic skin care brush was developed to enhance and provide consistent skin cleansing while preventing the skin from becoming compromised. Utilizing a technology previously used to cleanse the oral cavity, the sonic skin care brush is optimized to work with the skin’s own elasticity providing rapid oscillatory flexing of the infundibular opening. By oscillating at sonic speed the net result is the inelastic comedones become loosened and detached from the infundibular wall and are then cleared from the acroinfundibulum.” [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17173597/ (2006 Jun;5(2):181-3.)]

What does that mean? Sonic brushes use the skin’s elasticity to loosen comedones. Comedones include blackheads, whiteheads, and non-inflamed blemishes. Comedones generally don’t respond well to topical medications alone. A sonic brush loosens comedones without damaging surrounding skin.

Closeup of the UTILYZE™ Sonic Brush head. Sonic cleansing provides and gentler, more effective clean

ROTATING/SPINNING BRUSH HEADS VERSUS SONIC BRUSH HEADS

There’s spinning head face brushes under $40, some from respected brand names. Won’t those work as well as a sonic brush?

Well, no. The mechanism and results are different.

On a spinning brush, the bristles are stationary while the head rotates. It spins over and over the skin surface, like a car buffer or polisher. Buffing makes skin feel softer. The spinning can pull off looser dead skin flakes. It can “sweep” into a blackhead surface to begin to dislodge it. But buffing is best for hard surfaces, not live skin. Buffing irritates live skin because it keeps dragging and pulling the skin. Spinning brushes can’t access pores to cleanse them.

On a sonic brush, the bristles oscillate at a precise ‘sonic’ speed. The speed of oscillation instead of rotation makes a difference in the cleansing. Sonic speed is fast enough to make a sound and vibration, like the bass on quality sound speakers. The speed creates tiny, rapid movements. These movements vibrate the bristles. The bristles prod skin pores to shake out and dislodge impurities. They also pull dislodged debris away. It’s like shaking debris off a silk blouse instead of rubbing it out.

“Sonic” speed allows for very gentle contact with the skin but still exfoliates. There is no scrubbing with a sonic brush. There is no pulling, dragging or stretching the skin and delicate collagen fibers.

The faster the sonic speed, the gentler it is to the skin. The fastest sonic brushes, like UTILYZE™, don’t cause redness or irritation because they clean with minimal skin contact.

The slimline, ergonomic, multi-feature UTILYZE™ Sonic Brush

SONIC BRUSHES AND PROBLEM SKIN

Most of us have some form of problem skin or at least aging skin. Problem skin requires extra care in cleansing.
Problem skin includes issues such as:

acne
rosacea
KP (Chicken Bumps)
pseudofolliculitis barbae (chronic razor burn or bumps)
seborrheic dermatitis
delicate, thin or aged skin
photo-damaged skin
other skin conditions requiring special cleaning

Cleansing problem skin is where a sonic brush shines. Sonic brush bristles can cleanse uneven and irregular skin surfaces. These include:

congested pores
acne
scales, and patches
bumps
facial scars

A BRUSH FOR PROBLEM SKIN

UTILYZE™ is an excellent choice for those with skin problems.

Those with problematic skin conditions often wear mineral makeup and heavy-duty concealers. These need scrubbing to remove, further irritating problematic and sensitive skin. Utilyze not only removes heavy duty makeup with any cleanser but does so gently enough to not cause a flare up.

The UTILYZE™ brush even removes seborrheic dermatitis scales on eyebrows with no irritation. That’s impressive!

UTILYZE™ Easy to use menu settings offer 3 speeds and two timed programs

UTILYZE™ BRUSH HEAD OPTIONS

There are brush head types to address specific skin problems. These include:

Acne prone brush head: A gentler brush to remove dead skin flakes, oil, and bacteria without irritating existing blemishes.
Sensitive Brush Head: A thinner and softer head that provides a gentle cleansing experience without irritation
Deep Pore Cleansing Head: A special combination of thin and thick bristles to remove blackheads and deep clean the pores.
Skin Exfoliation Brush Head: A unique brush head with multiple bristle layers to remove crusty, dull and dead skin.

Utilyze brush heads designed for customized skin care needs

UTILYZE™ has multiple brush heads designed for customized skin care needs

MY SONIC BRUSH EXPERIENCE

I’ve tried pretty much all the brand names that come to mind when you hear the words “sonic facial brush”.

I love how soft my skin feels after using a sonic brush. But some do irritate my skin or leave it a bit dry, dehydrated and tight feeling. The bristles are a bit rough on a few brands. I also dislike how long they take to charge. And the sonic brushes, even the minis, are pretty pricey.

I’ve also dropped and broken a few sonic brushes. The fatter model brush handles don’t fit in my hand very well, especially in the shower.

The Utilyze Brush sits in docking station with magnetic holder for the massage head

My UTILYZE™ Brush sits in the docking station with magnetic holder for the massage head

MY UTILYZE™ EXPERIENCE

My skin’s smooth and glowing after use, without redness, scratchy patches or irritation. My serums apply and absorb quickly after use.

The 10-degree angled head gets hard to reach areas like the blackheads on the sides of my nose, my chin and my throat. I love how even stubborn blackheads purge without damaging my sensitive skin. UTILYZE™ is helpful for my whiteheads that won’t budge. My skin seems far less congested and my pores appear smaller.

I find the massage head useful for helping my topical creams and serums absorb into the skin.

I also prefer the slim design of UTILYZE™. It’s lightweight, thinner and longer than other sonic brushes. It fits into my hand and is easy to hold onto, even in the shower.

UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush comes with many features

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush at https://www.amazon.com/UTILYZE-Advanced-Cleansing-Massage-Settings/dp/B07DDH61BN. Style Chicks readers get an extra 20% off with code 20STYLECHICK.

UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush makes a great gift

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of any of the products we talk about. In the case of UTILYZE™ 2-in-1 Advanced Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush, we received compensation for our time and effort to test, research and form the opinion above. Our review and pictures are because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

Customized Performance Skincare: The Good Chemist

November 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment

What’s your biggest skin concern? Aging? Discoloration? Adult acne? Sensitive skin? In a sea of beauty products, how can you know what product works best for your SPECIFIC skincare concerns? The folks at The Good Chemist are here to help with customized skincare regimens. These Power Pairing regimens each contain two or three custom products designed to perform on your chief beauty issue.

The Good Chemist Trio

ABOUT THE GOOD CHEMIST

Founded by a skin care obsessed female chemist, The Good Chemist only uses independently tested, clinically proven ingredients in all their formulations.
The idea behind The Good Chemist is keeping skin care simple and focused: instead of using multiple products that can unduly irritate the skin, use just a few well-designed products to perform exceptionally.

The Good Chemist Clarity Serum and Radiance Repair Serum Duo treats adult acne while not drying out wrinkles

SPECIAL INGREDIENTS THAT MAKE FOR SPECIAL PRODUCTS

The Good Chemist combines synergistic, clinically proven ingredients to build the ideal ingredient cocktail for your skin to get impressive results fast. Some examples:

Two non-irritating forms of Vitamin C that don’t irritate skin as most topical Vitamin Cs do.
Anti-aging powerhouses of Retinol, combined with multiple collagen producing, skin rejuvenating Peptides, and beautifying Matrixyl-3000.
Discoloration eradicating, scar-fading superstars like Oligopeptide 68.
Skin enhancing antioxidants including acai, goji, noni, and mangosteen.
Skin nourishing, vitamin-packed seaweed, Coenzyme Q10, and Aloe Vera.
Moisturizing Hyaluronic Acid, cucumber, Jojoba, and Vitamin E.

Also important is what these Cruelty-Free The Good Chemist regimens do NOT contain: No added dyes or fragrances, parabens, phthalates, triclosan, -cones, or petrolatum.

OUR EXPERIENCE

We had a chance to try two of The Good Chemist Regimens targeted at our specific skin concerns: anti-aging and adult acne.

THE GOOD CHEMIST ANTI-AGING TRIO

The Good Chemist Anti-Aging Trio addresses signs of aging for face and eyes. We especially love Youth Boost for an instant softer, dewier, younger-looking skin.

YOUTH BOOST

If we had to pick just one product from The Good Chemist lineup, this would be it.

We love the effect of applying the Youth Boost because the hyaluronic acid instantly erases the appearance of wrinkles and crinkles on the skin, and makes pores practically invisible. I feel like Youth Boost instantly knocks a decade off the appearance of my eye area, face and throat, even in unforgiving lighting situations.

It is not greasy or sticky and does not irritate the skin. Most importantly, it layers well with other products. I use Youth Boost layered with my moisturizer, sunscreen, primer, foundation and powder, and experience no pilling of products as can occur with some serums. I especially like how it softens the eye area without giving a fake expressionless look to the skin. It has long-acting anti-aging benefits from the peptides and antioxidants. It includes one of my favorite peptides, Matrixyl-3000, which jumpstarts collagen production, tricking the body into “repair mode”.

TIP: You are gonna want to slather this on, but it really only takes one pump worth to do the trick.

RENEW BALM

Renew Balm is a 1% Retinol intended for use around the delicate eye area. It is applied nightly. While 1% is a relatively lower dose of Retinol compared to a Retin-a or Renova prescriptions, this dosage is highly suitable for the thinner eye area skin in order to keep it from becoming red and irritated. Even the highly emollient Renova can be too much retinol for the eye area and must be used with caution.

To boost its’ efficacy, it is combined with Matrixyl-3000 to smooth and plump, and Shea butter and jojoba to soothe the skin. This combination provides the best firming and smoothing combo without being overly aggressive on the eye area.

RADIANCE REPAIR SERUM

Does Vitamin C Serum leave your skin irritated and itchy? You aren’t alone. Radiance Repair Serum has two forms of Vitamin C, both are non-L-Ascorbic based, with is the irritating type of Vitamin C. These two vitamins C’s gentler to the skin but still highly effective in fading discoloration, largely due to the inclusion of Oligopeptide 68, which regulates the production of melanin.

Radiance Repair also is far more tolerable for those of us with sensitive skin because it contains Vitamin E and Aloe Vera.

Do you have adult acne? Stay tuned for our upcoming post on The Good Chemist Let’s Be Clear Duo, a targeted treatment for both adult acne and anti-aging.

The Good Chemist Clarifying Duo addresses the hard to tackle adult acne

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find a tailored skincare program just for you at TheGoodChemist.com

The Good Chemist Anti-Aging Trio and Let’s Be Clear and Regimens were submitted to StyleChicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

iRestore Hair Growth System Months 3 and 4 Update

November 21, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Welcome to our update of the iRestore Hair Growth System for Months 3 and 4!

New to our series? Here is a quick sum-up of the iRestore Hair Growth System:

ABOUT THE IRESTORE HAIR GROWTH SYSTEM AND HOW IT HELPS GROW HAIR

If you’re just joining us on this series, you may be wondering what iRestore does for hair. The iRestore ID-500 Laser Dome is an FDA-Cleared device that is a dome-shaped helmet which is worn for 25 minutes, every other day, for a pain-free laser treatment. The iRestore unit is lightweight and has a generous length cord for ease of movement during use. It is silent, so it can be used while watching TV or while on the computer.

What makes iRestore special? On the inside of the helmet are twenty-one Class 3R lasers and thirty LED diodes that produce a red light in a specific nanometer range. This range has been clinically demonstrated to stimulate hair follicles, thereby enhancing regrowth.

How does iRestore work? Laser light can give dormant hair follicles a “kick-start” by increasing blood flow to the follicles. This brings the right nutrients and supports to bring hair follicles back to life, once again producing hair. Second, the laser can extend the growth phase of hair to restore a healthy hair production cycle once again. As a side bonus, currently producing follicles and the scalp also benefit from increased nutrients and blood flow.

iRestore ID-500 Laser Dome with an auto shut-off timer

The inside of the iRestore Helmet dome headband

The Style Chicks team has three of our own using the iRestore system for six months to test it for ourselves.

LEE

At about 16 weeks of use I noticed 1/2 inch hairs along my front hairline, my center part, and my temples. Since they are entirely uniform in length I conclude that it is a result of using the iRestore Hair Growth System. The length suggests the growth actually started at three months. Before coloring my hair the new growth was very obvious since the new hair was white contrasting with my dark colored hair.

I’m continuing to use the iRestore Hair Growth System to maintain what’s been achieved and will vary my part each time I use it from now on. This is because it may be that the relatively dense existing scalp hair may be preventing the laser from reaching the follicles on some parts of my head. But where there was no hair definitely appears to be responding well.

Lee After Four Months

COURTNEY

My hair is still shedding (which is normal at the beginning of the process), but I’m really looking forward to seeing new growth. I’m still on the same schedule of using the laser helmet while I answer emails a few mornings a week. It impresses me how well the helmet is made – no signs of wear! It hasn’t stretched out, so no fear of it falling off! After four months, it still looks and feels like new. Impressive!

I hate to sound like a broken record, but I still can’t get over how amazing the iRestore Hair Growth Shampoo is. This time of year my hair tends to get fairly dull due to the change in temperature: within the course of a month, we have gone from 90-degree weather at the beginning of October to almost freezing last night! That is a lot of adjustment for hair. I tend to switch up my routine to richer conditioners, and I wasn’t sure if the shampoo would get my hair clean like it did when my conditioning routine was lighter over the Summer. But it works fantastic! I don’t have to roughly scrub my hair, the shampoo cleanses my hair so gently. No product buildup, and no DHT buildup on my scalp!

The Serum is continuing to coddle the short, thin pieces of my hair in front: while I wished they would grow back to their previous length, they are soft and strong at least.

Courtney After 4 Months

LYN

I don’t detect new hair growth yet per se, but I have noticed my roots feel stronger and are growing less dry and brittle. The hair shafts at the root also seem just a bit thicker. I hope this is a result of the timely removal of DHT from my scalp before it can cause damage. In the past, I didn’t wash my hair daily for fear of drying out my hair and ruining my hair color job. I also did hair growth tricks (like rubbing Coconut Oil on my scalp) that likely just trapped in the DHT, making matters worse. I like how the Hair Growth Shampoo and iRestore 3-in-1 Hair Growth Formula both fight DHT from the inside and out.

The Hair Growth Shampoo continues to be pleasant to use, my hair has not grown tired of it. I like how it lathers well and the Aloe Vera has a nice nourishing dimension, like using a conditioner but without leaving a residue on the hair. I was concerned that the daily shampooing needed to remove DHT would dry out my hair, but it doesn’t dry out my hair or strip hair color. I like the gentle but good clean that leaves my hair looking fuller.

Lyn After Four Months

That’s it for Months Three and Four! Stayed tuned for our Month 5 Update!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Interested in trying the iRestore Hair Growth System yourself? Find it at https://www.irestorelaser.com

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Plus, get a FREE battery pack with a 6 or 12-Month Supply!

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Style Chicks received the iRestore Hair Growth System for review purposes. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Health: Yunmai Premium Smart Scale for Meeting Health & Fitness Goals

November 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment

I’ve had the same scale in my bathroom for most of my life, and it has long lost its’ precision. So when I get weighed at the doctor or weigh myself at the gym, on occasion, I’m in for a bit of a shock. And an overall weight isn’t indicative of several factors, such as muscle mass, my percentage of fat, or percentage of visceral fat. So I’m thrilled to have found the Yunmai Premium Smart Scale which not only measures these important weight-related statistics, but pairs with its’ own Yunmai APP to sync with Apple health, Fitbit, and Google Fit to help track and achieve the overall fitness goals of the entire family.

FEATURE OVERVIEW

The Yunmai Premium Smart Scale measures ten important statistics of weight and overall health. These statistics can upload via Bluetooth to the Yunami app to monitor progress, track goals, or get an advisory report. The ten important statistics include:

Weight
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body fat ratio
Water weight
Muscle weight
Bone weight percentage
Visceral Fat
Protein
Body Age
Basal Metabolic Rate

Not just a regular scale, it weighs and calculates multiple weight factors

The Yunmai APP is available for iOS (Apple) and Android smartphones. There is also a version for the iPad. The app is free to download and syncs itself up to the scale and can also be used with Apple health, Fitbit, and Google Fit.

The app is available for Android and Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad tablets.

ABOUT THE SCALE

PACKAGING

The packaging is understated and elegant. It is suitable for gift giving. The outer box contains the scale in a good looking inner box, and it is packed quite securely. The scale is secured even in the inner box with a foam wrap envelope. The batteries are included.

Yunmai Premium Smart Scale gift box

It is wrapped and secured exceptionally well.

Sturdy internal packing materials keeps scale safe

Sturdy internal packing materials keep the scale safe

Well packed

Well packed and comes with a concise User Guide

AESTHETIC & DESIGN

The scale itself is sleek and modern. The surface is highly reflective but gives an almost enameled look. It is a simple design, but eye-catching.

Yunmai logo on the sleek scale surface

Yunmai Premium Smart Scale comes with batteries and is designed to be stable

Sturdy feet has slip-proof grips

The LED display is clear, crisp and easy-to-read with a modern chrome circular design.

The display shows weight in lbs or kg based on your settings

ABOUT THE YUNAMI APP FEATURES

The Yunmai Premium Smart Scale is a Bluetooth-enabled scale that gives precise measurements of a number of body composition factors. Since it is a scale, it does indeed measure weight, but it gives the reasons behind that weight.

The Bluetooth feature allows you to connect up to the Yunmai App, which is available for both Android and iOS. The Bluetooth pairs effortlessly and automatically shows detailed results of your weigh-in. It keeps a history of your stats so you can track your progress over time. This doesn’t just apply to weight, but all stats that are calculated with each weigh-in. For instance, it tracked that I lost nearly a pound of fat in a week’s time. Considering that a standard weight in pounds (or kilograms, the app gives both options) can be affected by the loss of muscle, water weight, etc., I was glad to know that the lost was fat.

Follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start guide to connect the scale and app.

MY EXPERIENCE USING THE Yunmai Premium Smart SCALE & APP

The app’s comprehensive analysis feature allows you to see both an overview and individual statistics. For instance, my general health report showed that I lost 1.2 lbs over the course of seven days. It gives the option to share this information on Facebook and/or Twitter. This is a helpful option if you and your friends are supporting each other in a quest to get healthier.

The app then gives specifics of Body Components and how they factor into overall weight and health. Here’s an overview of the Body Components:

The first component is BMI. The app explains that BMI (Body Mass Index) is a value derived from the weight and height of a person. It shows where your figure falls on the spectrum of health to unhealthy numbers. I have a BMI of 18.6, which is pretty good.

Screenshot: Yunmai Bluetooth 4.0 Premium Smart Body Fat Scale

The second component is your Body Fat percentage. The percentage comes from the total mass of your fat divided by your overall body mass, so it shows what percentage of your body is fat. This is an excellent percentage to know in order to ascertain what lifestyle changes you might need to make.

Screenshot: the measure of body fat

The third component is Muscle mass. Muscle weighs more than Fat, it is good to know the two percentages. If you have been doing a lot of muscle-building exercises, your weight can go up, even though you are losing fat. So knowing both your fat percentage and your Muscle Mass can give a better understanding of how your efforts affect your overall health, not just your weight.

I never gave Body Water much thought, but it is an interesting statistic to know. It is the total amount of fluid in the body. This is important to know when you may under or over attribute a weight gain or loss to high-sodium foods, or even if you are dehydrated.
Track water weight screenshot
Protein Percentage is a good statistic to have as it is the most abundant kind of molecule in the body aside from water. It assists in the growth, repair, and maintenance of the body, so it is essential to have a proper amount of protein in your system.
A component that is very good to know is the amount of Visceral fat in your system. Visceral fat is the fat that is stored in the abdominal cavity and surrounds many internal organs. Since a high level of Visceral Fat can be a predictor of metabolic disease, this is a very important statistic to track over time. I was glad to see that my figure was low but healthy.

Yunmai app screenshot

Bone Mass is the estimated weight of bone mineral in the body. Many women have lower than expected bone mass, but this can be reversed with dietary modifications if it is caught early enough. This feature is very helpful.
BMR is a very interesting statistic. Your Basal Metabolic Rate is the amount of energy expended while at rest. Basically, it is the number of calories per day that you burn if you are sedentary. My BMR is 1222, which motivates me to get in a little bit of extra exercise since I can burn off weight fairly quickly if I eat a healthy diet.
Body Age is the last component and is a rather motivating one. It shows the age of your body based on health and fitness based on all of the Body Components combined. My Body Age is two years younger than my chronological age, but it does motivate me to work harder to keep my body and health at its’ optimal!

NOTABLE FEATURES

This is a great scale for families. The app can track the stats of up to 16 individual users and can be used on separate devices.

The app allows for adding up to sixteen family members to monitor and track progress

A screenshot from the app which allows for adding up to sixteen family members to monitor and track progress

The extra large display is very useful: my vision isn’t terribly bad, but some scales are hard to see. The digital display is quite clear on this scale.

Another feature of this scale is that it still works even if the floor surface is not entirely flat, such as an older house, or on wide wood beams, tiles, or carpeting. This assures consistent results.

This scale is quite beautiful and works with a variety of decors, and it gives very helpful information to help you better manage your health. Of course, you should always work with your doctor if you are making any major lifestyle change, especially if you have a pre-existing condition.

WHERE TO FIND IT

Find the Yunmai Premium Smart Scale at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C6E2YSI/smart+body+scale?fbclid=IwAR2fjDsNpVMSg0ov71oL2VhAakQViVbghjoMKPXodbbwbrEZpYku05jLQtw&th=1

I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review and received compensation for my time and effort. However, my experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% mine.