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Dry Hair Gets Luxe Treatment
ROIL Healthy Hair Masque

October 1, 2020 · Leave a Comment

We are big fans of the Luxury Brand ROIL. We have raved about the work of ROIL founder, hair guru Amanda George, for years. Meanwhile, my coarse hair has seen some things. Bad things. Enter the need for some serious hair pampering. Fortunately, Amanda George is still busy working hair miracles. We turn to the ROIL line of hair products, and especially, ROIL Healthy Hair Masque.

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque

ROIL Healthy Hair MASQUE OVerView

We love this masque because it makes damaged hair look good, and healthy hair look fabulous.

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque made Courtney’s silky virgin hair soft, lush and bouncy. Courtney’s hair is in excellent, healthy condition.

My coarse, colored hair, however, needs to go to rehab. ROIL Healthy Hair Masque made my processed hair smooth and soft. It gave my hair bounce and movement. And it does it without leaving a dull residue coating like many coarse hair treatments tend to do.

This hair masque makes hair seem younger. Like turning back the clock on all the crazy stuff I’ve subjected upon my mane. The coloring, highlights, color correction, hot tools, and alcohol-laden styling products. It is like all those things never happened. A hair do-over if you will.

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque contains Amla fruit oil, which is nutrient-rich and wonderful for hair

Amla or Gooseberry comes from these small fruits. It is considered a superfood with many beauty benefits

The EXPERIENCE

Use

A delightful yet delicate orange scent

Scent: a delicate blend of orange and grapefruit notes.
Texture/Consistency: Thicker custard texture, but spreads smoothly and absorbs quickly. Very easy to wash out.
Feel: An elegant decadence to it makes you want to use it while soaking in a warm bath.

The Results

Lifeless hair looks and feels so much better after leaving the ROIL masque in the hair for even a minute or two. But it really sings when used for 30 minutes to a few hours.

My hair seemed fuller and had more movement even while still wet.
Shine even on unruly parts. It is a healthy shine, not shellac, silicone fake-looking shine.
Improved texture of dry, unruly gray hairs and damaged sections.

Ingredient Profile

Amla fruit

Amla Oil

Amla Oil comes from the Amla fruit, which is known as the wonder fruit.

High in Vitamin C, it imparts strength and thickness to hair. It is nutrient-dense and full of powerful antioxidants. Ayurvedic practitioners believe Amla can penetrate into the root and hair shaft, encouraging hair growth and rejuvenation. It leaves hair feeling beautiful, soft, and with outrageous shine.

A study shows Amla has another impressive ability: to reverse damage from hair coloring. The reason is Gallic acid, a powerful phenolic compound found in amla which repairs chemical and environmental damage.[1]

A few hair products use Amla. But notice their ingredients listings, it is often just a sprinkling of Amla, not the percentage necessary for a true hair rehab. ROIL uses a generous amount of Amla in this formulation for meaningful hair rehab.

ROIL does Amla masques one better by also adding a hair-loving combination of ingredients.

Grapeseed Oil

Grape Seed Oil is a rich but lightweight oil that leaves hair hydrated, lively and perfectly nourished. Grapeseed Oil is excellent for dry and brittle hair, including unruly grays.

Shea Butter

Shea Butter has rich, naturally nurturing fatty acids and vitamins. It gives a uniquely soft feel and makes hair healthier.

PART OF A HEALTHY HAIR REHAB PLAN

We’ve got several hair rescue products on our Holy Grail list. These include Olaplex, the Oribe Gold Lust range, and Philip Kingsley Elasticizer. Now we add ROIL Healthy Hair Masque to that list. Any bond-building treatment, like Olaplex, requires a hydrating conditioning treatment afterward. After Olaplex or Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, my hair looks best when followed with a ROIL Healthy Hair Masque treatment.

No matter how damaged or dry my hair seems, the ROIL Healthy Hair Masque always gives a good hair day.

ROIL luxury hair and body care products

THE VERDICT

A luxe treatment suitable for all hair types, and especially effective on coarse hair.

The consistency feels wonderful. Like a whipped custard. It rinses out quickly without residue. And it smells lovely. After one use, we immediately bought two more ROIL Healthy Hair Masques because it brings hair back to life and leaves it SO SO shiny. And it has been a repeat purchase ever since. Highly recommended.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find ROIL in select luxury hotels, Amanda George salons, and through the ROIL website, www.roilife.com

Other Roil Products We Love

Roil Private Collection Body Lotion

Custom-Crafted Organically Farmed Luxury: ROIL Private Collection Body Lotion by Amanda George

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any questions about ROIL Healthy Hair Masque?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at ques[email protected]

references

Nishida, Yuichi & Ito, Taketoshi & Hosokawa, Minoru & Aono, Megumi & Yokomaku, Atsushi & Konta, Hiroshi & Iimura, Ken-Ichi & Kato, Teiji & Sugiyama, Keikichi. (2004). Repairing Effects of Diglucosyl Gallic Acid on Coloring-Damaged Hair. Journal of Oleo Science. 53. 295-304. 10.5650/jos.53.295.

Brilliant Business Branding
Sira Print Custom Die-Cut Stickers

September 5, 2020 · 14 Comments

Balancing family and business? Some moms are entrepreneurs, busily building a small (or not so small!) business. Branding your business is key. And a great way to do that is with eye-catching print designs. So we were intrigued to see a printery that can do ANYTHING, including printing your custom design. Their name is Sira Print and we tried out their custom die cut stickers. It’s easy! Take a look.

Meet Sira Print! They print custom vinyl decals of your custom design, including custom-cut edges!

About Sira Print

There are lots of online printers with a dizzying array of design options. Sometimes the design feels perfect for your business or project. Other times it is just okay. But it is never exclusively yours, plenty of other businesses use those same designs as well. Maybe even your competitors! Sira Print helps your brand stand out.

Sira Print creates all kinds of stickers: Cut out shapes, custom sizes. Any design you can make, they can print including formal, funny, sweet, or offbeat. So we were excited to try them out and report our experience.

Custom die cut sticker from Sira Print

MATERIALS

Sira Print custom die cut stickers are not your run of the mill decals. They are made of high quality, durable vinyl. They are:

Weatherproof
Waterproof
Bubble-free
Scratch-resistant
Resistant to fading

Even when I fold the stickers, they don’t scratch, wrinkle or bubble.

Sira Print also does Kiss Cut Stickers and custom clear stickers.

Sira Print Die Cut Sticker on an oversized greeting card-sized envelope.

How It Works

Ordering is easy! Choose a design or photograph you already have, or create a new one. Full-color graphics, monograms, logos, or text. Replicate a photo, your artwork, or other design.

design

The hardest part for me was choosing my design!

It is easy to upload your company logo or other custom design. Both PNG or JPG images uploaded just fine.

But if you don’t have a logo or other design at the ready, there are lots of free stock images and fonts available, monograms, and logo creators to make an image for your stickers. Don’t have Photoshop or another image editor? No problem, Sira Print has recommendations for you.

I did my design in Photoshop with a downloaded font. But any image editor you can save a quality png or jpg works. I applied a Slightly metallic texture Photoshop Style to my text that I put in a foliage wreath design from a free stock photo website. There are also monogram and logo generating programs. And if you are particularly talented this is a great chance to show off your artist skills!

Unlimited font choices

Here is something we especially like about Sira Print: You are not limited to a printers fonts typesettings choices – they can print any font you want!!. whether MAC or PC, purchased, downloaded from free fonts or type foundry sites.

Use any font, in any language, even using glyphs, umlauts, and ligatures.

The custom design I uploaded.

Once you have your design ready, it is time to upload and customize the die cut stickers!!

How to Customize Sira Print Die Cut Stickers

Sira.com: Choose size, quantity, cut shape, and lamination finish for your dye cut stickers. Add any special instructions

Sira Print: Choose size, quantity, cut shape, and lamination finish for your dye cut stickers. Add any special instructions

The sticker customization process lets you choose the sticker size, including the custom size of your choosing. Choose:

SIZE

Options include:

2” x 2”
3” x 3”
4” x 4”
Custom size

Choose one of their standard sizes or indicate a custom size.

Add custom size to accommodate long designs

TIP: If you are doing a custom cut cutout shape sticker, get a slightly larger size to accommodate your design.

The custom size is especially helpful in incorporating stickers into DIY projects. Also, consider a larger size sticker for cut-outs so the focal image stands out.

QUANTITY

Choose how many stickers you need ranging from 50 to 1,000.

A unique feature of Sira Print is custom increments. Need exactly 107? Sira Print lets you order in any increment you need. You don’t need to order an increment of 25 and have 16 spares just for that extra seven.

Sira Print’s Custom Quantity lets you order only the exact amount you need

CUT SHAPE

Cut out options include:

custom cut
rounded corners
oval/round
rectangle/square

Custom cut shows off irregular borders to make your image pop!

FINISH

Select Glossy or Matte finish

Finish options

Upload your image and you are ready to checkout!

It’s goof-proof

Oops! I meant to upload my transparent png but uploaded a white background jpg instead!

When I realized, I wondered if they wouldn’t know what I wanted the cutout design to look like. But Sira Print soon sent me this PDF proof and it showed me exactly how it would look. It was just how I wanted it, but if it wasn’t, I could make any adjustments needed.

Here is part of the design proof Sira Print sent prior to production

Sira Print emailed me this Production Proof before printing.

I approved the design, and Sira Print got to work on my stickers!

THE Result

It is sticker day! A few days have passed, and today my stickers arrived in the mail. Not bad since it custom prints then ships from Niagara Falls.

My Sira Print order arrived in a padded bubble mailer.

Packaging

Inside the padded envelope, the stickers were in two resealable super sturdy baggies. The baggies kept them safe in shipment and are strong enough for permanent storage.

Sira Print Stickers come in sturdy resealable baggies.

THE EXPERIENCE

SO vibrant!!!

They turned out just like I envisioned.

Every sticker was in perfect shape, no bent or crooked cuts. They are a thick vinyl material that won’t rip or bend.

Durable vinyl stickers stick inside and outside.

My order of 100 stickers included eleven EXTRA stickers as a bonus! Nice!

My 100 sticker order plus 11 extra stickers

The font is crisp, not jagged. It gives the look of slightly metallic just like my Photoshop Style.

I love the die-cut edges, it really makes the leaves of my design pop! Check out the close-up print detailing

The dye cut edges are crisp with no jagged wispy bits.

The colors are true to the original and clear with no tiny dots or blurring.

Look at this macro closeup to see the print quality and the custom cut edges.

Close up of the custom cut edges looks great with this leaf design!

Sira Print stickers

USE

These stickers are true decals – they are VERY sturdy. And they adhere to all kinds of surfaces, indoors and outdoors.

Sira Print die cut stickers adhere smoothly to bumpy and uneven surfaces like this embossed gift box

Dress up a plain box

Stickers adhere to fabrics like this grosgrain ribbon

Adheres to this woven linen party favor gift bag

Use a custom-cut sticker to personalize or brand a white presentation gift box

Sira Print Sticker Ideas

Save the date stickers
Customize promotional gift bags
Personalize wine bottles
Make your own bookplates
Create custom party gift bags
Seal marketing material envelopes
Show off your artwork – it won’t fade!
Make DIY custom magnets for business, volunteer work, school projects, community events, small business marketing, custom labels
Brand handmade items in Etsy shop, or use on the gift wrap of your packages
Customize your packing materials with a Thank You Sticker for supporting your small businesses. It is gracious and good branding.

Brand a basic gift bag with your sticker design for a custom look

branding

Sira Print stickers adhere to practically any surface to customize otherwise generic items, or customize your personal or company promotional items or packing materials.

Water bottles
Envelopes
Packing for your Etsy handmade goods
Package your eBay or Poshmark sales

Great for personal and business branding!

About the Brand

Sira Print prints stickers such as white vinyl stickers, clear vinyl, static cling, concrete decals, and signage. We have a sticker or decal for every surface, application, or need.

Since these are custom, they can showcase your art, help promote your brand, or be used to create a complete art piece. We love creativity, so we want to work with you to make sure whatever idea you have for our products comes to fruition.

Where to Buy it

Find Sira Print Die Cut stickers at
https://siraprint.ca/products/die-cut-stickers

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about Sira Print Die Cut stickers?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. We received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion about Sira Print Die Cut stickers. We produced this blog post because we think this product is great and want to share it with you!

Optimizing Exercise At Home
OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun

July 17, 2020 · 3 Comments

Regular exercise can be derailed by post-workout soreness. It’s difficult to maintain consistent exercise without post-workout muscle care. But most of us don’t have has access to regular massage therapy. Whatever makes your muscles sore, the OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun can help.

Opove M3 Pro Massage Gun comes with four attachment heads

WHY USE A MASSAGE GUN

Professional athletes and dancers get a regular therapeutic massage for faster muscle recovery. This enables daily strenuous exercise or practice. Some get massages to care for repetitive stress injuries from their job.

Even professional massage therapists use massage guns to treat certain problems.

A massage gun reaches far deeper into the muscle groups than any pair of human hands could.
A massage gun relieves issues with the fascia
Reduced downtime: Massage gun massage offers rapid recovery so you can get back to doing the things you want to do
You may not have regular access to a masseuse

You’ve probably seen some of these massage guns and wondered if they work. We have tried lots of massage devices, and this massage gun particularly impresses us. If you need to recover after a workout or strenuous activities, this massage gun is worthy of your attention.

Recover from workouts faster with the OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun

What Makes the OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun Special?

This device treats Fascial muscle pain with trigger point precision.

Myofascial and trigger point massage is a specialized form of massage therapy. The price of this massage gun is about the price of one Myofascial massage session. With the OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun, you can get targeted results at home.

Opove M3 Pro Massager

The massage fun has multiple heads that emulate specific massage therapy techniques. For example, the four shaped head is similar to how a massage therapist treats muscles around the spine.

The fork-shaped massage head treats muscles surrounding the spine like a massage therapy technique

Defining Trigger Points & Trigger Point Therapy

Ever hit your elbow in that spot sometimes called the “funny bone”, and a “zap” radiates down your arm? Trigger points are similar. There is one very tender spot and then a restricting, constant ache. Trigger points radiate into the surrounding tissue and can irritate nerves.

Trigger points form because of muscle trauma. [1]. That trauma can be from injury, repetitive use, sports, or heavy exercise.

Trigger Points often develop in the fascia. Fascia is the connective tissue around muscles and organs. It can become injured but does not recover as well as a muscle. Tight fascia can squeeze and irritate a muscle and causes discomfort. It is a deep ache that can disrupt function, concentration, and even sleep.

How do you know if you have a trigger point?

A trigger point feels like a “muscle knot”. If you press on the knot, it feels hard and stiff. It likely causes radiating pain. It may throb. A pain pattern can develop if the fascia is not readjusted. Trigger points don’t resolve or release on their own. This is why athletes and dancers get regular massage to recoup and return to practice.

The treatment is called myofascial trigger point therapy. Massage therapy is one of the things done to alleviate trigger points.

Trigger point therapy helps issues like low back pain and carpal tunnel. A study shows Trigger point therapy reduces plantar heel pain and improves function. [2]

A massage therapist can treat trigger points that can cause neck, shoulder and head pain

About The OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun Set

OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun with massage heads

This set contains:

A sturdy Carrying case to can take the device to anywhere
The massage gun device
Four interchangeable massage heads
OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun Charger/ AC Adapter
Trigger Points Therapy Guide
Instructional Manual

Lets’s take a closer look at each of the features of the Opove M3 Pro Massage Gun.

OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun Features

Four Heads

There are four heads to enable the kind of massage you need. Each head will target different parts of the body.

All four interchangeable massage heads

Massage heads mimic massage therapy techniques

Aerial view: each massage heads mimic a specific massage therapist hand position and technique

Bulb Shaped Head

The bulb-shaped head is for bulk muscle groups (waist, back, buttocks, thighs, and calves). It has a soft outer layer and a firm base.

The bulb-shaped head massages bulk muscle groups

Oblong dome head

The oblong dome head is for deep tissue and precise massage. It is a hard head with a smooth curved top similar to a knuckle.

Dome head attachment

Flat Top Head

The flat-top head is for muscle relaxation and muscle plasticity

Flat top head

Fork Head

The forked head targets your back and neck muscles but will avoid your spine. It also works on the Achilles.

The Forked head attachment

3 Speed Settings

Level 1 1800 RPM/Min (warm-up massage)
Level 2 2400 RPM/Min (muscle relaxation)
Level 3 3200 RPM/Mine (deep massage)

Three Speed Settings

Quiet

55% quieter than other massage devices. Use it while watching TV or even silently at your desk at work. Use it at night without disrupting others if muscle soreness keeps you awake.

Extended Battery life

The massage gun uses a Lithium-ion Battery with twice the battery life – three hours of use. One charge is enough battery life to massage away the aches and pains for a week’s worth of workouts! This charge life makes it an ideal device for travel.

Speed and charge settings

Charge the device until the red base lights turn green.

Charge weekly and use the device cordless or while traveling

Slimline carrying case

Carrying Case

The device comes with a sturdy slimline carrying case for storage and travel. It fits in a gym bag or locker.

10-minute automatic shut off

An automatic shut off feature conserves battery life.

Design

It is a well constructed, sleek, and sturdy design.

It has an Anti-drop Shell Made of Nylon 66 and glass fiber. It can withstand being dropped from six feet.

Experience

This massage gun is POWERFUL !! I am surprised it is so quiet.

It tackles problem areas with precision. It just takes a few minutes to recover from tough muscle workout, sitting too long at a computer, or standing all day.

Using the included Trigger Points Therapy guide, I can quickly isolate where to focus the massage gun for optimal results and a fast recovery after a workout or other strenuous activity.

Opove Trigger Points Manual

Trigger points therapy can reduce radiating pain

I especially like it on my sore feet and aching calves. It is amazing after “leg day” workouts, wearing stiletto heels, or standing on my feet all day.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun at Opove

OFFER: Get 15% off with code: MASSAGER15

Opove M3 Pro Massager

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about the OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

References

Trigger Point Dry Needling. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2017;47(3):150. doi:10.2519/jospt.2017.0502
Renan-ordine R, et al. Effectiveness of myofascial trigger point manual therapy combined with a self-stretching protocol for the management of plantar heel pain: a randomized controlled trial. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011;41(2):43-50.

ABOUT THIS POST

The OPOVE M3 Pro Massage Gun was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Skincare Industry Expert Interviews
EndyMed Answers Questions About NEWA At-Home Skin-Tightening

May 25, 2020 · 10 Comments

When an at-home use device promises skin-tightening, we’re intrigued. When the device is from ENDYMED, makers of professional skin-tightening equipment for medical offices, you have our full attention. Got NEWA questions? Us too. And NEWA answered them for us. Read our interview with NEWA, the device for at-home skin-tightening.

NEWA Plus Wireless Edition

The Need For NEWA

Skin-tightening from home is an appealing prospect. It is easy, discrete, and works on your schedule. Several devices claim to provide skin tightening.

But not all technologies are created equal and therefore don’t deliver consistent results.

NEWA was developed by ENDYMED – a global leader in medical aesthetics, and the 3DEEP radiofrequency energy that powers the NEWA is the same professional medical technology used by dermatologists and clinics worldwide.

NEWA technology has been clinically proven by over 40 independent clinical studies that set it apart from other devices.

But before you buy any anti-aging device, how do you know it will work?

Your Newa Questions Answered

Joseph Lepselter, their VP of Clinical Affairs graciously answered Style Chicks’ questions about NEWA:

How does RF (Radio Frequency) technology work?

“NEWA, is powered by our professional medical grade 3DEEP radiofrequency technology which is the same technology that powers our ENDYMED treatment platforms used by Dermatologists worldwide.

Our 3DEEP RF technology delivers controlled energy deep into the skin tissue, reaching the dermis skin layer, stimulating the natural production of new healthier collagen and elastin fibers. Collagen and elastin fibers are essential components of the skin which gives your skin shape, lift and support. The collagen fibers are responsible for skin strength and tone. The elastin fibers allow skin flexibility and elasticity.”

How does the patented 3DEEP technology produce collagen in the skin?

“The 3DEEP technology cause microscopic thermal wound that heats the dermal collagen, which stimulates wound healing, dermal remodeling and new collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid formation.”

What kinds of improvements can NEWA users expect?

“NEWA is clinically proven to increase collagen in the skin by an average of 36% which results in a visible reduction in the appearance of lines and wrinkles and an improvement in skin texture and firmness.

The results build gradually because the body is actually being “trained” to produce higher levels of collagen and elastin, which is why our recommended treatment protocol for the first month is 4-5 treatments. After that, you can move down to maintenance treatment 2-3 times a week. The results are long lasting and accumulative which means they get better over time.”

What areas can the NEWA treat?

“Our recommended treatment areas are the upper cheeks (which extends to the crows’ feet area), lower cheeks/jawline, and under the chin (turkey waddle area).

To treat around the eyes, you must treat the skin over bony areas only, be careful not to get too close to the eyes and not to treat over the eyelids.”

The NEWA website shows the before/after results of areas such as the forehead and throat. Are these also treatable areas?

“I don’t believe we have photos of the throat area but rather under the chin/upper neck area. That area has been clinically tested and responds very well to RF skin tightening.

The forehead was not one of the areas that were clinically tested but we do have NEWA users that treat their forehead with great results.”

[Editor’s note: He is correct. The photo we perceived as throat improvement, upon closer inspection, was indeed the lift and tightening of the upper neck/chin/turkey waddle area. This gave an appearance to us of improved draping of the entire neck and throat area skin.]

What age group benefits the most from using NEWA?

“We tend to see more dramatic results with the 35-65 year-old age group.”

How does NEWA compare with in-office procedures such as Thermage, Ultralift, or Thermatite? How does it compare to invasive procedures?

“The technology behind NEWA is widely considered safer and more effective than any other RF technology available today, whether that be a home use device or an in-office treatment like Thermage.

This is because our RF technology is multi-source, phase controlled RF which means that it’s more efficient at focusing the RF energy to the exact target area which provides better results than bi-polar or mono-polar RF technologies.

Compared to invasive procedures, the upside to NEWA is that it’s safer (non-invasive), there’s no downtime or bruising, and the results are more natural looking. The downside is that the results are also more subtle compared to a surgical facelift.

Another point to consider when comparing to any in-office procedure, whether it be surgical or non-invasive is the difference in price. These procedures cost thousands of dollars while NEWA is a fraction of the cost.”

Any special tips or tricks for NEWA users?

“Yes. Stick to our treatment protocol.

Our treatment protocol is the result of numerous clinical studies that all indicated that the first month of treatment with NEWA is the key to optimal skin tightening results.

For the first month you’ll want to do between 4-5 treatments per week. Make sure that your NEWA is blinking green halfway through your treatment because that’s the indication that the heat level is effective.

After the first month, you can move down to maintenance treatments 2-3 times a week. But trust on this – the first month protocol is something you want to follow through on.”

How does the NEWA activator gel enhance the treatment?

“Working in tandem with your NEWA device, it conducts the RF energy into the dermis while keeping the surface of the skin cool to avoid discomfort or overheating.”

NEWA comes with the NEWA Lift Activator Gel: Use the Lift Activator gel with the Newa device

Which is better: moving the head in bigger or smaller diameter circles? Faster or slower rotation?

“Smaller diameter circles with slower rotation; however, as the area of concern is smaller, the movement should be faster. The key is to make sure you’re reaching optimal heating levels. Keep and eye on the blinking LED light on the top of the device. When it turns green, that means you’ve hit your goal.”

The LED indicator light will turn green during use.

Is there anything else NEWA users should know?

“We always recommend taking a photo of yourself before you start using NEWA and then another after 1 month. That way you can compare your before and after and keep motivated to maintain your results. It’s easy to overlook gradual changes for the better but photos don’t lie.”

Thanks to Endymed and Joseph for taking the time to share this very helpful NEWA intel with us!

MORE ABOUT NEWA

NEWA is exciting, isn’t it?

The Style Chicks are experiencing NEWA treatment on all the treatment areas as we speak. We are currently treating:

Orbital area
Upper cheeks
Jawline, turkey waddle, and upper throat
Lower cheek area and sagging around the mouth
Forehead

Stay tuned for our upcoming report of our experience using NEWA for at-home skin-tightening!

NEWA Device

The device we are using is the NEWA Plus Wireless Edition.

The Style Chicks are using the NEWA Plus Wireless Edition

NEWA

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about NEWA Plus Wireless Edition from EndyMed?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Research-Backed Clean Luxury Beauty: Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil

February 26, 2020 · 15 Comments

Watercress is an unsung skin hero. It is packed with skin-nourishing, rejuvenating nutrients. We love Watercress because it enhances collagen III (baby collagen) AND elastin. So we’re over the moon to learn of a Watercress-based beauty oil: Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil. This oil contains decadently nutritive, organic ingredients. Research studies show these ingredients each support skin rejuvenation.

Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil has a watercress base.

Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil is the beauty brainchild of Sacred Mama Organics founder Judy Beserra. This organic oil packs in beauty powerhouses like Pomegranate, Royal Jelly, Abyssinian Seed and Rosehip Oils. The true star of this oil, however, is “baby collagen”-making Watercress.

Watercress is a secret anti-aging weapon.

Wonderful, Wonderful Watercress

Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil is a non-comedogenic Watercress-based oil. It is suitable for daily use and beauty emergencies.

We previously posted exciting skincare research identifying the exact mechanism of the skin resiliency changes that cause rougher skin and overall skin aging. The study cited that Watercress reverses these skin issues by promoting Collagen III production in the dermal cells. Collagen III is known as baby collagen because it is plentiful at birth but diminishes with age. Collagen III must regenerate in the dermal cells of the papillary dermis skin layer to reverse signs of aging. [1] Watercress can do this.

Watercress also contains many skin-enhancing nutrients. One example is copper. Copper builds both collagen and elastin.

Elastin gives skin its’ springy, vibrant, youthful bounce. Elastin is as important as collagen, but fewer products address elastin restoration. And even fewer restore the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermal cells.

Watercress is only one of the many skin-enhancing ingredients in this amazing formulation.

Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil is a lovely clear, pale gold oil

These ingredients are natural, safe and backed by many independent research studies. Let’s take a look.

Ingredient Profile

watercress (Nasturtium Officinale Seed Oil)

Watercress

Watercress is a gentle antioxidant full Vitamins A, C, E, K, and notably, Copper. [2] Watercress is a wonderful inclusion in this formulation because Copper has the rare and amazing ability to restore skin elastin. Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce and the ability to spring back.

Watercress supports both dermal cells and enhanced collagen production to make skin firmer and radiant. It specifically encourages collagen III production.

The Vitamin K in Watercress can reduce brown and blue-tinged under eye dark circles caused by leaking capillaries. It is especially effective paired with other actives [3]

Vitamins A and C fight free radicals.

Cannabis Sativa

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is Hemp Oil. Hemp Seed Oil comes from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. Hemp Seed Oil doesn’t contain the same compounds as the plant but has the nutrients and fatty acids.

Hemp Oil is high in Omega-3, 6 and 9 fatty acids. It is also high in Vitamins A, E, and D.

Royal Jelly

Royal Jelly is a bee product, the gelatinous substance that feeds the queen bee. It smooths fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps with wound healing [4] and skin repair. [5] This anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant is filled with skin-friendly nutrients.

Studies show Royal Jelly combats sun damage and has the capacity to promote collagen (procollagen type I) production. [6]

Rosehip oil

Rosehips Rosehip Seed Oil is high in Vitamins A, C, and E, making it ideal for collagen production. [7] Rosehip oil inhibits MMP-1, an enzyme that breaks down collagen. [8]

It provides nutrients, fades acne scars and promotes cell turnover.

Rose Hip Seed Oil is a Vitamin C variant that is both a treatment and a hydrating ingredient. It offers the benefits of Vitamin C and Retinol serums such as lightening dark spots but without causing irritation.

Rosehip oil also has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [9]

Punica Granatum Seed Oil

Pomegranate

Pomegranate seeds deliver impressive collagen-building results. They are packed with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins A, C, K, and E plus folic acid.

Research shows Pomegranate Seed oil holds double its’ weight in water for superior skin hydration. Pomegranate contains three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [10]

The polyphenols are antioxidants that protect skin cells from oxidative damage. Other antioxidants reduce inflammation ranging from puffiness to acne and tackle oxidative damage like dark spots and sun damage. It increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration.

Omega 5 fatty acid reduces skin inflammation and aids in skin repair for scarring, discoloration, and acne marks.

Calendula Officinalis Flower

Best known as marigold. Calendula flower promotes the regeneration of new tissue and soothes damaged skin.

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil

Abyssinian Seed Oil is lightweight and easily absorbed. It contains linoleic acid, the predominant fat in skin cells. Linoleic acid is an omega-6 fatty acid with skin barrier-strengthening, healing, hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties. This forms the lipid barrier that holds moisture in skin cells, which keeps skin hydrated.

Abyssinian Seed Oil uniquely contains ample unsaturated C22 fatty acids, making it highly resistant to oxidation.

olives

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

Olive oil has skin enhancing Omega-3s and polyphenols.

Like Abyssinian Seed Oil, Olive Oil also contains Linoleic acid which has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Olive oil will not clog pores.

Safflower

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil

Safflower Oil is a nourishing and moisturizing oil. It is high in Omegas 3, 6 and 9. These omegas make skin naturally glow!

It hydrates dry skin, soothes irritation and enhances skin texture and appearance.

Safflower Oil delays premature aging tightens and brightens the skin.

Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract

Dandelion Leaf extract stimulates collagen production. These leaves are rich in antioxidants and packed with vitamins A, C, and E.

This extract protects skin against free radical damage and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Dandelion Leaf Extract also contains Magnesium and zinc to detoxify skin. It’s anti-inflammatory properties calm irritation and puffiness.

Camellia Seed Oil

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil smooths rough skin patches and repairs the skin barrier.

Camellia

Lime Oil

Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil

Lime Peel Oil is an antioxidant.

It has skin-toning properties and can fade discoloration.

Lime Peel Oil is particularly effective when used in a formulation with multiple moisturizing buffers, such as this one.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil

Orange Peel has more Vitamin C than the fleshly orange fruit, almost double. It improves collagen production resulting in the reduction of dark spots and wrinkles. It fights free radicals, removes blackheads and acne, and reduces wrinkles.

Orange peel is also an antioxidant that reduces inflammation. The bacteria-fighting and inflammation reduction properties reduce acne without excess skin drying.

A citrus oil with a refreshing or neutralizing scent.

Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

Citrus Paradisi, commonly known as Grapefruit Peel Oil, is high in collagen-producing Vitamin C.

It has antibacterial benefits and studies show it reduces acne.[11]

As with other citrus oils, it is an antioxidant with an uplifting scent.

peppermint

Mentha Piperita Oil

Piperita Leaf Extract soothes rough & dry skin. It is a variety of Peppermint.

It has both cooling and anesthetic properties to quell skin irritation.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil

Bergamot

Bergamot has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Linalool and carvacrol are compounds in bergamot oil.

Both are excellent anti-inflammatories for skin issues such as acne and skin irritation.[12]

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil

Ginger

Ginger Root Oil is soothing and is a potent antioxidant.

what It Does Not Contain

This list is the entire ingredient list. There are no fillers or junky ingredients. It is a concentrated product. 100% natural. And it is cruelty-free.

Sacred Mama Organics Ingredients

Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil has quite the ingredient line up, doesn’t it?

Sacred Mama Organics Ingredients

The SuperFood Beauty Oil Experience

Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil is a non-comedogenic oil suitable for daily use and beauty emergencies.

Consistency

There is a heavier feel to oil out of the dropper, yet feels lightweight on the skin. It absorbs quickly without being sticky or leaving a greasy residue. It leaves a lovely, natural glow on my skin.

There is absolutely no irritation or breakouts from this oil. It is effective for restoring skin after a peel or excess sun exposure.

The oil has a clear, crisp light golden tone with no clouding.

It feels like a decadent treat but is suitable for daily use

Application & Use

Apply after cleansing on slightly damp skin. Just four to six drops moisturized my entire face and throat. Gently massage and press the oil into face, throat, and décolletage. Skin looks dewy snd hydrated.

I love using this oil after an evening facial steam! I love using this oil with my jade roller to encourage the absorption of every last drop.

Sunscreen and makeup do not pill on top of this oil.

Scent

Very mild to no discernible scent within the bottle. Slightly natural and leafy, a bit citrusy. I cannot detect any scent on the dry down.

Package Aesthetic

It comes in sturdy and attractive presentation packaging, most suitable to give as a delightful gift. The packaging also keeps the oil safe in storage.

Delightful packaging suitable for gift-giving

The angled tip dropper to precisely dispense each precious drop with no waste.

Angled tip dropper

about the Brand

Sacred Mama Organics founder Judy Beserra comes from a family of entrepreneurs. Her Dad was a Watercress Farmer. Her Mom, an artist. She taught Judy important natural skin care lessons.

Judy combined her Watercress knowledge with her knowledge and love of organic products to create Sacred Mama Organics. Future Sacred Mama Organics formulas will also use watercress as the base.

The formulation took lots of research and effort, then in 2019 Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil debuted.

We love this rich yet non-comedogenic restorative oil. It is packed with ingredients that work harmoniously to restore skin. Research shows these ingredients can work wonders for all skin types. It is lightweight on the skin, yet deeply moisturizes rough and dry patches. We will keep you posted as to our skin progress with future Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil updates.

where to find it

Find Sacred Mama Organics SuperFood Beauty Oil at https://sacredmamaorganics.com/products/superfood-beauty-oil

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Bucekova M, Sojka M, Valachova I, et al. Bee-derived antibacterial peptide, defensin-1, promotes wound re-epithelialization in vitro and in vivo. Sci Rep. 2017;7(1):7340. Published 2017 Aug 4. doi:10.1038/s41598-017-07494-0
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