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GET YOUR GLOW ON NATURALLY: Probulin Probiotic Skin Care

November 27, 2017 · 1 Comment

Want the secret to an amazing skin glow? The answer may surprise you. Think topical probiotics. Skin is first defense from pathogens such as bacteria and germs, our skin is constantly fighting to keep us healthy. And sometimes that hard fight shows which makes skin look dull and sluggish. By topically equipping skin with the Probulin Probiotic Skin support topical system, not only is the body healthier, but the skin becomes more resilient to topical irritants and looks better because skin renewal is supported, better moisturized, and brighter.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PROBIOTICS AND SKIN

Taking oral probiotics for clear skin is an increasingly common beauty trick. While probiotics are most often associated with digestive health, many report an improved appearance of their skin when they take oral probiotics. This makes sense because as the body’s largest organ, skin can derive benefit from anything that improves our overall health.

But that’s only half the battle. If you ever used a Yogurt face mask you know that good bacteria makes skin look good and feel soft while calming irritation and inflammation. Skin inflammation, the natural reaction to foreign toxins, ravages skin by causing distorting swelling that results in stretched skin and eventual sagging and wrinkles. Just like topical Vitamin C serums best equip skin to make collagen by supplying vitamin C precisely and locally, topically applying probiotics stops inflammatory responses by eliminating the source.

Probulin pairs probiotics with natural ingredients like citrus to make skin healthy, nourished and hydrated

WHAT IS GAINED BY TOPICAL PROBULIN PROBIOTIC USE

That natural youthful glow from a post-yogurt facial is not all in your head: Clinical studies back that the use of Probiotic bacteria makes both skin and hair look healthy. (Levkovitch, T., et al. Probiotic bacteria induce a â€œglow of health.â€ PLOS One. 2013. 8(1): e53867.)

But the benefits that can be gained from topical probiotics use go well beyond what a DIY home facial can achieve. Probulin’s line of skincare ranges from cleansers to eye creams and contains Probuskin, which isÂ a Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, giving the skin flora the optimal balance. It also contains numerous naturally nourishing, hydrating ingredients like African Marula Oil, Shea Butter, and organic Aloe Vera, Coconut and Vitamin C from lemon and orange, that encourage skin to look its’ best and can even achieve a younger look by undoing the ravaging effects of sun damage, dark spots, and inflammation.

Natural ingredients that nourish and hydrate the skin

WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT PROBULIN SKIN CARE

Probulin probiotics support unseen skin health processes that contribute to the skin’s natural regenerative and defensive mechanisms. The products are also very gentle so they donâ€™t dry it or strip it the skin of vital oils or nutrients.

When applied topically, probiotics also benefit skin health by providing moisture, UV radiation protection, as well as support the mechanisms that produce brighter and healthier skin, and speeding skin renewal.

Natural ingredients paired with topical probiotics protect and improve skin

WHY TRUST PROBULIN PRODUCTS

All Probulin products are formulated by a team of two doctors: a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor and a prominent gastroenterologist and author who works extensively with Probiotics.Â Probulin is Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Wheat Free, Dairy Free, and Magnesium Stearate Free.

PUTTING PROBULIN TO THE TEST: MY EXPERIENCE

We tried four products of the Probulin line: the Probulin Probiotic Facial Cleansing Gel, Probulin Probiotic Facial Serum, Probulin Probiotic Day Cream, and Probulin Probiotic Night Cream.

Probulin Probiotic Facial Cleansing Gel

The cleanser is the first step in the system. Probulin Probiotic Facial Cleansing Gel is a gentle made for all skin types with a natural hint of lavender and citrus. Made with Sugar Cane extract, Maple Sugar extract, Citrus Aurantium Fruit Extract (Orange), and Lemon Fruit Extract, the high Vitamin C base helps make skin brighter and visibly healthier.

Probulin Probiotic Facial Cleansing Gel has a blend of lemon, orange, and lavender oils

The scent is light and pleasant, it creates a soft foamy light lather and washes away clean and skin does not feel tight after use.

The scent is lavender and citrus from natural essentials oils

What’s so special about this cleanser? Skin, like your gut, has an ecosystem that requires a delicate balance in cleansing so as not to unduly strip away good bacteria and natural oils. Unlike most cleansers that strip away healthy nutrients, moisturizing oils, and good bacteria that promote and maintain skin health, Probulin cleanser retains the helpful bacteria and oils, resulting in less skin dryness and premature wrinkles.

Ingredients include sugar cane, lemon, orange, maple sugar and lavender

It is to be used twice a day before applying the eye and face creams and the intensive serum.

Just one pump for face and throat

Probulin Probiotic Facial Cleansing Gel has a light, gentle lather that washes away clean but doesn’t strip away helpful bacteria

I also felt the Cleansing gel makes my skin appear noticeably brighter.

PROBULINÂ PROBIOTIC FACIAL SERUM

Probulin PROBIOTIC Facial Serum is an intensive treatment, it is applied prior to the other creams including the day cream or eye cream immediately after cleansing.

Probulin Probiotic Facial Serum

While the skin is not left dry or stripped of natural oils from the cleanser, the intensive cream still offers a balancing dose of intensive hydration. Only a small bit is needed for the entire face, apply sparingly focusing on areas that could use some extra attention such as forehead and around the mouth. It absorbs quickly and leaves a dewy but not sticky finish. Of note, the serum is unscented.

One pump for the face and throat

Probulin Probiotic Day Cream

After the Serum is applied, follow up with the Day Cream. It is a light texture that does not feel sticky or heavy on the skin. My makeup applies smoothly atop the cream, with no pilling or melting. The scent is pleasant and my skin feels silky smooth.

Probulin Probiotic Day Cream Ingredients include Sugar Cane, Maple Sugar, Coconut, Aloe, Lemon and Orange

Probulin Probiotic Day Cream directions for use

Probulin Probiotic Day Cream pumped consistency

Enough for face and throat

TheÂ rich cream absorbs quickly

Fast absorbing Probulin Probiotic Day Cream keeps skin protected while facing pollutants, germs, and toxins plus makes skin glow!

Makeup goes on smoothly over the PROBULINÂ Probiotic Day Cream

PROBULIN PROBIOTIC NIGHT CREAM

The Night Cream is light, creamy fluid that absorbs quickly into the skin. My skin just drank it in and it left a dewy but not sticky glow. I really like how great my skin looks when I awake in the morning: soft, dewy and fresh as if I got a great nights’ sleep, even when I didn’t.

Probulin Probiotic Night Cream

The Night Cream is a luxe fluid consistency

Absorbs into skin immediately

Ingredients include aloe, lemon, orange, lavender, and chamomile

RESULTS

On the whole, with the combination of products, my skin is less irritated and appears brighter and smoother. I love the glow and evenness of my skin tone, it looks healthier and I look more awake. I didn’t realize how my skin looked somewhat sluggish even when wearing makeup until I saw how healthy it could look without foundation.

CONCLUSION

The Probulin line of Probiotic topical skin care treatment provides the skin with the defenses to counteract pathogens while promoting skin renewal processes. When paired with an oral probiotic, the skin can attain its’ optimal balance for healthy skin that glows! The cleanser washes away clean and the Day Cream, Serum and Night Cream absorb well without a greasy feel. I find that inflammation and redness are reduced while using the products and I am experiencing few acne breakouts. My skin looks fresh and dewy. Don’t rely on makeup to glow, get a natural glow from probiotic products that improve your skin by supporting the bodyâ€™s own natural mechanisms to promote skin health and renewal.

Get a natural glow with ProbulinÂ skincare

WHERE TO BUY

Find the entire line of Probulin face and eye skin therapy products at https://probulin.com/product-category/skintherapy

Style Chicks received Probulin Skincare products in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

How to Beat Winter Beauty Blues with Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

November 26, 2017 · 1 Comment

Unless you are an animated protagonist from FROZEN, winter wrecks havoc with your hair and skin. Frigid temperatures, harsh winds, and forced indoor heating results in chapped, dry skin, hair that is brittle & flyaway, dry, irritated noses, and chapped lips. Fight back with a Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier to restore the moisture that forced indoor heat and winter weather robs from your hair & skin.

How I feel in the Winter when my hair and skin get dry.

OVERVIEW

A good way to ensure your skin stays supple and your hair remains hydrated during the rough winter months is a humidifier. We like the Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier for overnight use because it not only is super-quiet but can run even at maximum speed for up to twenty-one hours without requiring a refill.

And BONUS, instead of having to replace traditional filters, it uses a demineralization cartridge that is re-washable and reusable.

Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

ABOUT THE CLARION AIR ULTRASONIC COOL MIST HUMIDIFIER

Many of us likely used a humidifier to ease the congestion associated with childhood illnesses, but they were noisy and erratic in output. The Clarion Air has several features that blow away the humidifiers of our youth.

FEATURES

Features include auto shut-off, cool mist, 1.3 gallon capacity for 21 hours of continuous use

21 Hour Continuous Use: The 1.3-gallon capacity is large enough to provide 21-hour continuous use even when used on max speed. There are no hourly refills needed so it is ideal for use overnight.
Virtually silent: It produces no humming or whirring sound when in use, making it ideal for use while sleeping, even in a nursery. Promotes restful, healthful sleep.
Filter-Free: Instead of disposable cartridges and filters to constantly buy, use, throw away and replace, the vaporizer uses a washable, reusable and effective demineralization cartridge that works for a year. This means less cost to you and less waste in landfills, making this unit an environmentally responsible choice.

It comes with two demineralization cartridges that are washable, reusable and last for up to one year

Strong, easy to use handle

Easy to use, strong handle

BONUS: Plus there is a free Bonus of 1 extra demineralization cartridge (2 total for two years of no replacement parts)

Extra bonus demineralization cartridge

Easier to Clean: Simply wipe all over with a soft, damp cloth to keep the humidifier free of harmful germs & mold. This is much easier than my previous devices that required a full clean up to keep the mold away.
2-Year Warranty
Well packaged with each piece in plastic overwrap

Very well packed for personal use or as a gift

REASONS TO USE AN ULTRASONIC HUMIDIFIER

Stops dry skin, bloody noses, and chapped lips resulting from irritated sinuses, allergies or illness.
Helps alleviate problems related to the dehydrating nature of winter heating including static electricity and cracks in paint and furniture.
The Center for Disease Control found that keeping the relative humidity levels indoors in the range of 43% – 60% helps prevent the movement of germs, including the flu virus.

BEAUTY BENEFITS OF USING THE Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

Skincare products are most effective with moisture: Does your nighttime face or eye cream contain Hyaluronic Acid? Did you know Hyaluronic Acid makes skin look so plump and dewy because it pulls moisture from the air? Using the Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is ideal to pair with overnight beauty creams that contain Hyaluronic Acid, which draws moisture from the air into your skin. If there is no moisture in the air, Hyaluronic leaves skin looking drier, older and irritated. By using a humidifier at night, the air has enough moisture to supply the Hyaluronic Acid the hydration it needs to make your skin dewy and supple.

Is your regular skincare regimen too harsh on your skin in the winter? It may just be the overly dry air, consider using a humidifier in your bedroom and home office before discontinuing effective skincare products.

Also, a better nights’ sleep is a definitively hard-to-beat beauty boost no chapped lips and noses from breathing dry air, skin stays moist no waking up with dry, red eyes, a sore throat, and no keeping your partner up with snoring due to dry nasal passages.

MY EXPERIENCE USING THE Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier

It is easy to fill and carry with no leaks. The directions are seen on the top of the box and in the user manual.

Easy to follow, concise user manual

Remove the clear blue top from the base

The base

I filled the tank, secured back the cap, and it goes directly back onto the base.

Unscrew the water container cap following the directive arrows

Fill with water. and replace the cap with the demineralization cartridge already attached. Place back on the base

Plug it in and turn the dial to the desired output level

Plug it in and turn the easy to use dial to the desired output level

The Ultrasonic feature makes for a very fine mist that does not leave the room, floor or surrounding furniture damp.

I really like the automatic shut off feature so I can leave it on overnight or if I forget about it being on before I leave the house in the morning, I don’t have to worry.

RESULTS

Using the humidifier this week, I didn’t wake up with a dry mouth, or with dry, red eyes. My skin was soft instead of feeling tight and a bit itchy and my lips were not their usual dry, chapped morning selves.

I did also find that I slept better, even though I didnâ€™t have a cold or a cough, the moisture made it easier for me to breathe.

My night time moisturizer creams seem to work better with more moisture in the air.

CONCLUSION

A virtually silent, cool mist humidifier that can run for ten hours on one tank fill. Suitable for use in a nursery or bedroom, it is an energy-efficient way to keep your home more comfortable during dry winter months. Easy to set up, fill and use with no filter, it is safe to leave on overnight, making for a better nightsâ€™ sleep during the winter. It replenishes harsh winter indoor air with the level of moisture necessary to support keeping hair hydrated and skin dewy, as well as reduce maintaining the optimal humidity for reducing germs and flu virus within the home. With easy cleanup and no filters to replace, it is an environmentally sound choice for sleeping and looking better this winter.

Recommended to beat the winter beauty blues!

Clarion Air Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier is well packed, suitable for gift giving

Optimize Topical Serum & Cream Efficacy with SKINovative Exfoliating SKIN Scrub Cleanser

November 25, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Retinol and Vitamin C serums, as well as pricey anti-aging cream and moisturizers, are an investment. But dead skin cells are a barrier to these products living up to their true potential.Â Exfoliation removes bacteria-trapping dead skin cells that can result in acne, dull skin, and block topical serums and creams from absorbing well enough to perform optimally. But not just any old exfoliating wash will get the job done right. Most scrubs contain ingredients too harsh for the delicate facial skin. That’s why we love SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser, it’s gentle and natural yet effective.

SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser

WHY MOST SCRUBS ARE TOO HARSH TO PROPERLY EXFOLIATE

Some dermatologists say many commonly used exfoliating grain agents are too large, rough and too sharp. Many scrubs, including from some popular brands, use pumice or walnut shell granules that are unsuitable for the face as they can cause irritation, redness, and even tiny abrasions and fissure microtears that can inflame and even infect. Even if you manage to avoid infection, the skin is likely left too raw to tolerate treating serums and creams.

Walnut shell pieces are used in some common drugstore brand scrubs which are too rough and sharp to exfoliate skin properly

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT SKINOVATIVEÂ EXFOLIATING SKINSCRUB CLEANSER

Made with antioxidant-rich Bamboo Stems and Lactic Acid, amongst several other treating and nourishing natural ingredients, it gently but effectively decimates blackheads and comedones, reduces sun damage, scars, cellulite, and wrinkles. There are no harsh abrasive agents. It can be used anywhere on the face or body to achieve youthful, glowing skin. It is gentle enough to exfoliate with and then immediately apply a treating serum or cream without experiencing irritation.

Bamboo stems contain gentle yet skin nourishing Vitamins A, B, and C

ACNE AND EXFOLIATION

Treating adult acne is difficult. The harsh cleansers we used as oily-face teenagers are too drying for adult skin. Dry skin exaggerates the appearance of wrinkles.

Adult acne treatment pairs topical spot treatments, creams and serums with the correct gentle exfoliating cleanser. Exfoliation removes the dead skin cells that trap bacteria and sebum, the fuel of most blemishes. Regular exfoliation optimizes the skin surface for topicals such as Salicylic Acid, Retinol, and Vitamin C serum to remedy adult acne.

We recommend treating adult acne with proper gentle exfoliation with SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser and using targeted topical treatments with a Retinol and Vitamin C treatment program

For adult acne suffers, using SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser twice a week gently removes flaking dry skin off blemishes in treatment (making treatment more effective and concealing easier) and reduces these pimple-causing dead skin cell “harbors” for bacteria, oil, and sebum.

SUITABLE FOR EXFOLIATING SENSITIVE SKIN

Your skin may be naturally sensitive or made sensitive by Retinol product usage, or due to environmental issues such as harsh winter weather combined with dry indoor forced heating.Â All three factors make skin extra dry and flaky, making the use of a gentle exfoliant all the more important. Some skin care lines designed for sensitive skin have exfoliating scrub cleansers, but I find any of them don’t exfoliate well enough or they leave behind a filmy residue feeling, almost waxy on my skin. SKINovative cleanser washes clean with no residual to irritate sensitive skin.

SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser is gentle enough for exfoliating sensitive skin even during the winter months

PUTTING SKINovative Exfoliating Face Scrub Cleanser TO THE TEST

I use Retinol and Vitamin C serum daily, with spot application of Salicylic Acid on blemishes. Retinol can leave skin flaky and requires some exfoliation to remove sloughed dead skin cells. But I tend to avoid scrubs because they feel too rough on my sensitive skin.Â I found SKINovative SKINFace Scrub Cleanser to be pleasant to use with impressive results.

PRODUCT CONSISTENCYÂ

Easy to use dispensing top. The product feels creamy and luxe

GRAIN SIZEÂ
The grains are a fine grain, larger than sugar, but smaller than table salt. You can see and feel them when using the scrub but there are no rough or sharp edges.

The exfoliating grains are not sharp or have rough edges, they are smooth-sided but are still effective

SCENT
The scent is pleasant, I primarily detect the Orange Peel Oil, as well as Jasmine Oil and Vanilla.

Orange Peel Oil adds a lovely scent and has great skin properties!

Lightly scented with natural skincare enhancing ingredients including Jasmine Oil, Orange Peel Oil, Vanilla and Sandalwood

DURING USE
It’s a light froth of creamy emulsion upon use. The grains don’t hurt or scrape, and they don’t melt or break apart. Massage in a gentle, circular motion.

Just a small amount of the exfoliating product is enough for both face and throat

CLEANSING
It removed mineral-based makeup and foundation as well as a tough to remove lipstain that I typically remove with an oil.

FEEL
I love how soft my skin feels after use, and there’s no redness, tightness or irritation like I get from most scrubs. There was no film-like residue, it washes away clean. It didn’t sting or burn.

APPEARANCE & IMMEDIATE RESULTS
After use, my skin looks younger and softer. My skin glows!

I especially like the immediate improvement of my eleven lines that I saw even before rinsing off the product. I have a bad habit of furrowing my brow while working. After use, the eleven looked less deep and pronounced.
My chapped lips and surrounding areas smoothed out well, making it worthwhile for a pre-lipstick application go-to product.
Light reflects off of even surfaces free of dead skin, so “highlight” areas such as the upper cheekbone look younger and smoother.
Watching stubborn nose blackheads loosen and begin to purge just while lightly massaging the scrub over them was particularly gratifying.

RESULTS AFTER EVERY OTHER DAY USE
LOTS of dead skin came off, I was surprised how much. Exfoliate 2-3 times a week for best results, and always do so gently, the product does the work, no elbow grease needed.

Apply your decadent, pricey moisturizers and treating serums AFTER exfoliating so they can absorb well-enough to do their job

TIP: After exfoliating is the best time to apply your luxe moisturizers to ensure they perform their best and to hydrate your newly exposed skin.

After a few days use, the stubborn blackheads along my nose were quickly eliminated.
Pores look smaller.
Makeup applies more evenly on exfoliated, flake-free skin and topical serums seem to work even better than before now that they can penetrate into my skin as they should. I wish I had this product when I started using Retinol + Vitamin C years ago!

ALSO USEFUL ON BODY
After having such nice results on my face and throat, I triedÂ SKINovative SKINScrub Cleanser elsewhere, including on my chronically peeling, cracked cuticles, on my hands, elbows, and knees. I like that it’s gentle enough for use on the face, nose, throat, and decolletage, while still getting the job done on rough areas, even on my feet.

TIP: It says to use a small amount, and that’s true. I found I only needed about half as much as I thought I did for my throat and face.

INGREDIENTS

SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser contains, amongst several natural ingredients notable for skin soothing and moisturizing, both Bamboo Stems and Squalene. These are both highly useful for sensitive skins.

Natural ingredients including Bamboo Stem Extract, Squalene, Orange Peel Oil, and Lavender Oil

Bamboo Stem ExtractÂ is soothing to damaged, itchy or irritated skins. Bamboo also contains nourishing and skin-supportive calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamins A, B, and C. Bamboo stems also treat uneven skin tone without irritation.
Squalene is a unique oil that occurs naturally in the human body and some animals, and it’s high in Vitamins A and D. It supports natural lubrication of skin, oxygen delivery, and toxin removal. Squalene is typically found in mid-level to high-end expensive creams and moisturizers, it’s notable to find a scrub using a treating ingredient like Squalene.
Other skin-nourishing and hydrating ingredients include Lavender OilÂ (soothing) and Sandalwood (makes skin glow and fades scars)Â as well as Orange Peel Oil, an excellent anti-aging ingredient which contains Vitamin C to fade age spots, build collagen and reduce wrinkles. Orange Peel Oil is also antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

SKINovative contains natural ingredients including Orange Peel Oil, which promotes collagen, reduces wrinkles and is a natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic.

CONCLUSION

Exfoliation is vital for reducing acne and optimizing the efficacy of skin treatment serums and pricey moisturizers. But for those with sensitive skins, exfoliating scrubs seem a risky proposition. SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser is not only tolerable for sensitive skin, but it makes an excellent addition to a cell turnover skin care routine such as a Retinol and Vitamin C serum programs, as SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser provides gentle yet effective exfoliation even for aging, sensitive, acne prone, or sun damaged skin by removing dead skin cells. It uses top-notch ingredients including highly nourishing Bamboo Stem Extract, Lactic Acid, Squalene and Orange Peel Oil. It improves the appearance of wrinkles and maximizes the efficacy of any skin care program. No other exfoliating scrub has left my skin with such a lovely glow!

WHERE TO BUY IT

FindÂ SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0714JQJRG

Style Chicks received SKINovative Exfoliating SKINScrub Cleanser in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Sweetflexx: Resistance Band Leggings for on the Go Fitness

November 21, 2017 · 6 Comments

I was headed to the gym last week, but it was such a gorgeous day down here at Yale that I just wanted to take a walk. Thanks to Sweetflexx Leggings, I didn’t have to choose!

Sweetflexx Leggings look like regular leggings, but they have a secret: resistance bands built into the legs to provide resistance with every step. You don’t feel it, but it adds up: The John B Pierce Sports Lab at Yale University found that by wearing Sweetflexx, you burn more calories and improve body composition. It’s like using resistance bands at the gym all day!

Sweetflexx leggings are attractive and comfortable when standing, walking and sitting while they provide a resistance workout

Sweetflexx looks and feel like regular leggings but holds a secret…they have hidden resistance bands for gentle resistance training on your legs as you move in them during the day.

Anywhere you might wear leggings is fine for Sweetflexx, and it turns a regular day into a workout day

SWEETFLEXX DESIGN AESTHETIC

Once you have them on, they look like regular leggings with a bit of a ruched design element. I like how they go with my casual clothes for museums, library days, shopping, sightseeing and attending classes.

The ruched look of these leggings appears like a design element but it is actually a high-resistance band that creates an exercise routine out of everyday activities like running errands, sightseeing, shopping, or walking around campus

I like how they look with my casual clothes and they are comfortable

Wear them anywhere you would wear regular leggings, but Sweetflexx offers a workout while you sit, walk, stand, bend and go about your regular activities.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND SWEETFLEXX LEGGINGS

Yale University’s renowned The John B Pierce Sports Lab of Physiology and Health studied how the integrated resistance band technology in Sweetflexx leggings impacted the calories burned and muscle training that occurs when wearing the leggings both in regular activities (such as walking, sitting, doing chores, grocery shopping, caring for small children) and during periods of gym exercise. For both intended and incidental exercise of muscles, the Sweetflexx technology enabled muscles to work more effectively, leading to better body composition, meaning more muscle to best optimize performance and health. It also resulted in burning more calories and improving tone. Calorie loss for a 121-pound woman was documented at an extra 255 calories a day just by wearing the leggings.

A portion of the study stated “If an individual wears these leggings over a period of several days, and does not change exercise or diet habits, he or she will be in negative energy balance, and is likely to lose weight.”

The seamlessly integrated resistance bands provide a small force for each step or movement. The resistance level is small, but over the course of the day, it adds up.

SWEETFLEXX: Resistance leggings backed by Yale University caliber research

PUTTING SWEETFLEXX TO THE TEST: MY OWN EXPERIENCE

You are probably wondering, can leggings really create a workout out of regular, everyday activities? And if they do offer resistance, will they be too difficult to walk in? While I have used resistance bands, I just couldn’t envision how Sweetflexx could work and still be comfortable until I tried it. I was surprised to see how much of a difference it made.

Sweetflexx leggings come wrapped in a bow!

They were not uncomfortable to wear, I could stand, sit, bend, and do regular activities wearing them without any difficulty. They truly feel like regular, comfortable leggings! Unlike some leggings, they are not too sheer, even when worn outside or in bright light.

The Ruched pattern on the Sweetflexx leggings holds built-in resistance bands

Closeup of the leggings: ruched design outside resistance bands inside

The next day, I was sore like after leg day at the gym. Have you ever heard how rollerblading engages muscles you don’t use in any other sport or activity? It was the same with Sweetflexx, lots of small muscle groups I must miss at the gym between cardio and weights, but I could feel them after wearing Sweetflexx, as if I exercised just by casually walking around at a leisurely pace.

It was not cumbersome to walk or sit or move around in the Sweetflexx leggings, my range of motion was not at all impaired by them.

I was surprised how the Sweetflexx leggings turn everyday activities like walking up a small staircase into a leg toning workout!

SWEETFLEXX FIT

Sweetflexx appears small coming out the package, putting them on is a bit more effort than slipping on standard leggings, more like getting into a Spanx on steroids type of support garments than effortless sweats. But the first time, it took a minute to figure out how to put them on, more like how one properly gathers the leg when putting on a pair of Wolford hose rather than how one might haphazardly throw on a pair of sweats. After the first time, they seemed to conform to me a bit and it wasn’t a struggle to put them on after that.

If you are between sizes, I recommend ordering one size up. Once they were on, they felt really comfortable.

WEARING SWEETFLEXX WALKING AROUND THE CITY AND YALE CAMPUS

Yale University is a campus within a city, which means lots and lots of walking. So I wore the Sweetflexx leggings around campus to test them out for myself. The resistance is not so strong so as to cause difficulty walking or impair range of motion. I could take my normal strides while walking with ease, and walking at a fast clip, carrying a heavy bag, lifting, or climbing stairs all felt normal while I did them.

Wearing Sweetflexx leggings today while taking a popular Yale student shortcut between the buildings behind Woolsey Hall

By wearing Sweetflexx, I improve tone and burn calories even during otherwise low-impact activities

Walking around Yale’s expansive campus

Wear them while sightseeing or at a museum, walking to work, to the library or class or anywhere else that you might normally wear leggings

Wear Sweetflexx for a daily walk or running errands. Even gentle, leisurely walking such as an outside stroll or browsing boutiques or museums burns calories and improves muscle tone

Wear them while traveling, commuting or while going to classes

Watching the sunset in the city after a day of walking in Sweetflexx leggings.

A day walking in the Sweetflexx and I still feel good!

CONCLUSION

Sweetflexx Leggings address a common problem many busy women have: we can’t always get to the gym as often as we may like. And when we do get to exercise, we may not know how to optimize our program. While we don’t recommend NOT exercising, there are times that you just can’t fit regular exercise into your daily routine: you are busy with caring for a young family, you sustained a sports injury or you’re sick, you’re busy with work or final exams, on vacation, snowed in or whatever other reasons, sometimes getting to the gym regularly is just impossible. But most of us spend time on our feet each day during our regular activities, so why not turn those days into a resistance workout?

Clinically proven to burn calories and improve muscle tone, Sweetflexx leggings are comfortable, look and feel like regular leggings, and turn a regular day of activity into a leg workout day!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Sweetflexx leggings at http://sweetflexx.com/

Style Chicks received Sweetflexx Leggings in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.