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NEWA Experience 4 Best Use Tips You Need to Know

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We recently interviewed EndyMed, the makers of NEWA. NEWA is an at-home RF device designed to reduce facial sagging. The 3DEEP radiofrequency energy it uses is the same medical technology used by clinics and dermatologists. Here are our first impressions of NEWA.
NEWA tightens skin and produces collagen

NEWA tightens skin and produces collagen

What is NEWA?

NEWA is an at-home RF device designed to reduce facial sagging.

The 3DEEP radiofrequency energy that powers this device is the same medical technology used by clinics and dermatologists.

Here are our first impressions.

1. Does Using the NEWA device Hurt?

No. NEWA is not painful: it doesn’t zap, sting or burn.

There is a mild warmth, like getting an ultrasound.

We use it on the higher power setting, 2, but there is a lower power setting if needed. Even around the orbital bone, there is no discomfort.

Newa side view

Set the device to power level two for use, but reduce it to level one if you experience any discomfort

2. How much NEWA ACTIVATOR GEL should I use?

NEWA activator gel

The device comes with a tube of activator gel.

There is a conduction gel. It is important to use enough gel to be able to smoothly glide the treatment head in circles on the skin without tugging the skin. The amount shown in the instructional video looks like a bit much, but about what I found I needed.

I am doing all the possible treatment areas, so I use more gel than someone treating one area. The gel is reapplied to the treatment head before each section session.

At this rate, the gel tube in the kit will last about a month.

Replacement tubes of activator gel tubes are available from NEWA and other beauty vendors like Sephora and Neiman Marcus.

NEWA treatment head

Close up of the treatment head. Cover all of the metal with gel

3. The NEWA device Experience – How long does treatment last?

Doing all the treatment areas takes me about half an hour to 40 minutes. It is four minutes per treatment area.

I have slight redness after a treatment, but it is completely gone in about 15 minutes. There is no skin irritation. I can apply my makeup or serums immediately after.

I can see a lift immediately after use, especially on the brow bone area after a forehead treatment. And around my mouth.

I find it is worthwhile to take a few minutes to do a spot treatment immediately before makeup. It lifts the area and gives my eyes an alert, perky look and it smooths the lines from my nose to mouth.

Stay tuned for updates and a full report after our initial treatment is completed. Next up, we review the research to understand how the device works.

Stay Tuned For Updates on Our Results

The Style Chicks are currently using NEWA to treat:

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

4. Our Best Tips on How to Use

For the first month, we do 4-5 treatments per week in each area. We found the tips that EndyMed offered in our interview to be very helpful.

Read our EndyMed interview to answer your NEWA questions

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

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ROIL Healthy Hair Masque why we love it

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Review: ROIL Healthy Hair Masque
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. It needs some serious hair pampering. Fortunately, Amanda George is still busy working hair miracles. We tried the ROIL line of hair products. Today we review ROIL Healthy Hair Masque.
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.

But my coarse, colored hair 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. It is like turning back the clock on all the crazy stuff I’ve have done to my hair:

  • coloring
  • highlights
  • color correction
  • hot tools
  • 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 on StyleChicks

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

The ROIL HAIR MASQUE EXPERIENCE

Use

What is the scent of ROIL Healthy Hair Masque?

The scent is a delicate citrus scent.

What is the texture of ROIL Healthy Hair Masque?

The Consistency is like a thick custard texture, but spreads smoothly and absorbs quickly.

An elegant decadence to it makes you want to use it while soaking in a warm bath.

It is very easy to wash out.

Delicate orange scent

A delightful yet delicate orange scent a delicate blend of orange and grapefruit notes.

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.

THE RESULTS

  • 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.

What makes this magic happen?

Check out what is in ROIL Healthy Hair Masque

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque 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.

What are Amla hair benefits?

  • It is nutrient-dense and full of powerful antioxidants.
  • It is thought that Amla can penetrate into the root and hair shaft, encouraging hair growth and rejuvenation.
  • Amla makes hair beautiful, soft, and shiny.
  • Amla has another impressive ability: to reverse damage from hair coloring. This is because 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 lists, it is often just a sprinkling of Amla. This is 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

Grapeseed Oil

Grape Seed Oil is a rich but lightweight oil that leaves hair hydrated, lively and perfectly nourished.

It 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. It also makes hair healthier.

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque Is 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
  • Philip Kingsley Elasticizer.

Now we add ROIL Healthy Hair Masque to that list.

Any bond-building treatment, like Olaplex, requires a hydrating conditioning treatment after use. 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

ROIL luxury hair and body care products

THE VERDICT

A luxe treatment for all hair types. It is excellent on coarse hair.

  • The consistency feels wonderful. It is 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 questions@stylechicks.com

References

  1. 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.

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ROIL Healthy Hair Masque was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Ojai Energetics CBD Coconut Oil What are the best Benefits?

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Review: Ojai Energetics CBD Coconut Oil

Two Superfoods team up!  Ojai Energetics is a raw, virgin, and cold expeller-pressed, creamy coconut. CBD provides a tasty and beneficial upgrade on Coconut Oil. Use it for coffee or smoothies, or for hair and skin.

Ojai Energetics 

Why Ojai Energetics is Special

Coconut Oil is such a versatile staple of our health and beauty routines. Ojai Energetics is a raw, organic coconut oil that is cold-pressed. This retains coconut’s important enzymes and healthy fats. These enzymes and fats enhance the effect of the CBD.

If you love raw Coconut Oil for hair or skin, the addition of CBD is a game changer.

CBD Skincare is popular at beauty boutiques. But even some popular brands use lackluster or unknown quality CBD. Ojai Energetics uses only certified organic ingredients in their CBD.

Full-spectrum CBD is a pure hemp extract containing CBD, CBG, CBN, CBC, Flavonoids & Terpenes. The Omegas and Vitamin D give skin a lovely glow!

Let’s take a closer look at the ingredients and their benefits

What is in Ojai Energetics CBD Coconut Oil? The ingredient benefits

Coconut Oil

Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil maintains more of the beneficial aspects of the oil.

What are the haircare benefits of coconut oil?

Coconut Oil

Coconut

  • Topical application makes hair smoother and stronger.
  • It helps hair retain protein and moisture.
  • It penetrates deeper than other oils.

What are the skin benefits of coconut oil?

It exfoliates dry flaky skin and reveals smooth skin. It is also antibacterial.

Also, it is an anti-inflammatory with mild UV protective properties.

What are the health benefits of coconut oil?

Research studies show people who consume coconut oil for over twelve weeks were able to cut down their abdominal fat. [1]

CBD

CBD Oil comes from Cannabis Sativa

CBD Oil comes from Hemp

CBD Oil is high in Omega-3, 6, and 9 fatty acids.

It is also high in Vitamins A, E, and D.[2]

What are the skincare benefits of CBD?

For skin, CBD helps:

  • Acne
  • Wrinkles
  • Skin dullness
  • Ruddy skin tone
  • Excess sebum [3]
  • Eczema and Psoriasis [4]

This CBD-rich product is made from certified organic hemp flowers.

The 5-ounce size contains 50mg, the 12 ounce contains 120mg.

The Ojai Energetics CBD Coconut Oil Experience

The taste is slightly nutty but subtle. It blends and spreads well.

Smooth and creamy, it absorbs easily when applied topically. It soothes dry patches and quickly reduces inflammation on acne.

Skin appears more supple. It does not feel heavy or the skin but hydrates well and improves the appearance of crinkly fine lines.

Acne inflammation is dramatically reduced overnight.

Dry skin patches are smoothed.

The combination of this raw cold press Coconut Oil and organic CBD contains enough skin-loving nutrients to rival a good boutique brand eye cream.

Where to Find Ojai Energetics CBD Coconut Oil

Find Ojai Energetics CBD Coconut Oil at https://ojaienergetics.com/cbd-coconut-oil/

Ojai Energetics CBD Coconut Oil

Ojai Energetics 

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QUESTIONS?
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REFERENCE

  1. Assunaso, Monica L et al. “Effects of dietary coconut oil on the biochemical and anthropometric profiles of women presenting abdominal obesity.” Lipids vol. 44,7 (2009): 593-601. doi:10.1007/s11745-009-3306-6
  2. Olh, Attila et al. “Cannabidiol exerts sebostatic and antiinflammatory effects on human sebocytes.” The Journal of clinical investigation vol. 124,9 (2014): 3713-24. doi:10.1172/JCI64628
  3. Palmieri B, Laurino C, Vadal  M. A therapeutic effect of cbd-enriched ointment in inflammatory skin diseases and cutaneous scars. Clin Ter. 2019;170(2):e93-e99. doi:10.7417/CT.2019.2116
  4. Ibid

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The Ojai Energetics was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Ginseng: How to Get the Best Benefits

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Review: BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsules | What are its Benefits and risks? How to find a good Ginseng 
Ginseng is a potent antioxidant with many health benefits. To get benefits, a ginseng supplement must contain the correct form of ginseng and offer superior absorption. We are impressed with BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsules. They are designed to maximize the absorption of their six-year Red Ginseng.

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsules

What is Ginseng?

There are several types of ginseng. Red ginseng has pharmacological benefits. It is legendary in oriental medicine. Research associates the most health benefits with Red Ginseng, also known as Panax ginseng or Korean red ginseng.

Korean Red Ginseng root and plant. The root provides health benefits

The dried unprocessed root is called white ginseng. The root that has been steamed and dried is called red ginseng. Red Ginseng is ginseng roots harvested after 6 or more years. It is more expensive to grow.

While ginseng is sourced from other regions, red ginseng from Korea is the type with the most benefits.

GINSENG BENEFITS

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus contains maximum ginsenosides

Gingseng can enhance:

  • energy
  • stamina
  • memory
  • circulation.
  • It supports the immune system
  • offers skin benefits

But not all ginseng supplements contain the most beneficial ginseng.

Ginseng contains two important compounds: ginsenosides and gintonin. These compounds complement one another to provide health benefits. The major active pharmacological component is Ginsenosides.

Ginsenosides, a form of Saponin, are rare. The antioxidant potency and most health benefits of ginseng are from the ginsenosides. [1]

But Ginsenoside availability and absorption is low in most supplements, so choose a supplement carefully.

WHY BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus IS SPECIAL

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus is an easily absorbed supplement. It contains maximum Ginsenosides – above 8%.

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus contains maximum Ginsenosides

BTGIN is a Korean manufacturer specialized in enzyme fermented ginseng products.


BTGIN ensures quality by sourcing and extracting their own ginseng and manufacturing their capsules in their own facility. This gives them far more control over the quality of the product than the ginseng brands that outsource.

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus contains maximum Ginsenosides levels

HIGH ABSORPTION

BTGIN designs their capsules for optimal benefit and best absorption. Their goal is to provide a superior red ginseng supplement.

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin capsules contain over 20 types of rare Ginsenosides.

Each capsule contains 100% Korean Red Ginseng Extract Powder that is highly concentrated (Rb1+Rg1+Rg3(S) =30mg/g, Rg3(S+R)=20mg/g, CompoundK=5mg/g).

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus contains highly concentrated 100% Korean Red Ginseng Extract Powder

Best Extraction Methods

Research indicates ginseng extraction methods are crucial to the quality of the Ginsenosides.[2]

SUPERIOR GINSENG Roots

BTGIN uses only 6-year-old ginsengs grown in the Geumsan region of Korea. This allows them to harvest the fine roots that contain the best and highest ginsenoside concentrations. [3]

Some supplements use all of the plant, but the benefit is in the root. BTGIN only uses the root.

Extracting from the fine roots yields the best Ginseng benefits

GMP CERTIFIED FACILITY

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus supplements are manufactured in their own GMP certified facility, which holds to strict standards. They are GMP certified (Good Manufacturing Practices) and ISO22000-Certified. They also have several certifications from the Korean government.

Read more about the superior BTGIN manufacturing facility here

What are Red Ginseng Benefits?

In East Asian countries, Red ginseng has been widely used to treat various diseases. Research supports Red Ginseng, so only buy RED, such as is used in this formulation.  Here are some of the documented benefits of Ginseng:

Invigorating, Metabolism Boosting

In a study comparing Korean ginseng with American ginseng, Korean (Red) ginseng was found to be invigorating and to boost the metabolism. [4]

Anti-fatigue

Korean red ginseng has long been linked to increased alertness, and now there is research to back it. A study of 21 men and 69 women with idiopathic chronic fatigue (ICF) showed ginseng reduced clinic signs of fatigue evidenced in blood serum and oxygen levels. [5]

Reduces Stress

Studies indicate that the ginseng components GTS, ginsenosides Rg3, and Rb1 may be neuroprotective to a stressed brain. This reduces the impact of stress on the brain and body. [6]

Soothes Eczema Inflammation

A study found that Red ginseng reduced inflammation and improved the antioxidant activity in skin cells impacted by eczema.[7]

Reduce inflammation from exercise

A study of young males taking daily ginseng, post-exercise inflammation and muscle damage was reduced for up to 72 hours after exercise (running uphill on a treadmill).[8]

oxidative stress reduction

A study of postmenopausal women found red ginseng may reduce insulin resistance and oxidative stress by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity. Over 80 postmenopausal women who took 3 grams of red ginseng or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Antioxidant activity and oxidative stress markers were then measured.[9]

Chronic Liver Disease

Several studies [10] show Korean Red Ginseng has positive effects on liver disease and liver function.

Promising Research to Inhibit Tumor Growth

20(S)-protopanaxadiol (PPD) comes from ginseng saponin. In lab studies, PPD was shown to inhibit growth and induce cell cycle arrest in HCT116 cells. It showed anticancer activity on colon cancer cells.[11,12]

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus contains 60 capsules

Ginseng Best Use

  • Talk to your doctor before taking any supplement, especially if you have blood pressure issues or take blood thinners.
  • Avoid combining ginseng and caffeine. Ginseng can intensify the effects of caffeine.
  • Choose a supplement with Korean Red Ginseng

The Ginseng Experience

This soft vegetable capsule contains 100% pure ginseng without any additives & fillers. There’s no aftertaste.

I love that BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus gives me an energy boost AND health benefits!

These capsules are

  • Gluten-Free
  • Vegan Friendly
  • Non-GMO
  • Vegetable Cellulose Capsule (HPMC)
  • No additives & No added sugar
  • 100% naturally derived product
  • Pesticide-free

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus are soft vegetable capsules

Directions

Twice a day, take 1 capsule, 30 minutes before a meal. If you are taking it for fatigue, an increase of two tablets twice a day is recommended.

Take one tablet twice a day

There is no aftertaste and the soft vegetable capsules are easy to swallow.

Frequently when I take supplements, it is difficult to know if it is working. I have taken other ginseng supplements before and they didn’t help much. It is great to know BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsules is a ginseng supplement with superior absorption for maximum health benefits. Plus it gives an energy boost!

Soft vegetable capsules are shown next to a nickel for scale

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L1B16ZE and https://www.btginredginseng.com/.

BTGIN Gin Hongsam Saponin Capsule Plus offers maximum ginseng benefits

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references

  1. Leanne R. De Souza, Alexandra L. Jenkins, Elena Jovanovski, Dario Raheli, Vladimir Vuksan, Ethanol extraction preparation of American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L) and Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer): Differential effects on postprandial insulinemia in healthy individuals, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 159, 2015, Pages 55-61, ISSN 0378-8741, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2014.10.057.
  2. Ibid
  3. Seo BY, Choi MJ, Kim JS, Park E. Comparative Analysis of Ginsenoside Profiles: Antioxidant, Antiproliferative, and Antigenotoxic Activities of Ginseng Extracts of Fine and Main Roots. Prev Nutr Food Sci. 2019 Jun;24(2) 128-135. doi:10.3746/pnf.2019.24.2.128. PMID: 31328116; PMCID: PMC6615353.
  4. Park EY, Kim MH, Kim EH, et al. Efficacy comparison of Korean ginseng and American ginseng on body temperature and metabolic parameters. Am J Chin Med. 2014;42(1):173-187. doi:10.1142/S0192415X14500128
  5. Kim HG, Cho JH, Yoo SR, et al. Antifatigue effects of Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. PLoS One. 2013;8(4):e61271. Published 2013 Apr 17. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0061271
  6. S.H. Lee, B.H. Jung, S.Y. Kim, E.H. Lee, B.C. Chung The antistress effect of ginseng total saponin and ginsenoside Rg3 and Rb1 evaluated by brain polyamine level under immobilization stress, Pharmacol Res, 54 (2006), pp. 46-49
  7. Hong CE, Lyu SY. Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidative Effects of Korean Red Ginseng Extract in Human Keratinocytes. Immune Netw. 2011;11(1):42-49. doi:10.4110/in.2011.11.1.42
  8. Jung HL, Kwak HE, Kim SS, et al. Effects of Panax ginseng supplementation on muscle damage and inflammation after uphill treadmill running in humans. Am J Chin Med. 2011;39(3):441-450. doi:10.1142/S0192415X11008944
  9. Seo SK, Hong Y, Yun BH, et al. Antioxidative effects of Korean red ginseng in postmenopausal women: a double-blind randomized controlled trial. J Ethnopharmacol. 2014;154(3):753-757. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2014.04.051
  10. Tae Young Park, et al “Effect of Korean Red Ginseng in chronic liver disease”, Journal of Ginseng Research, Volume 41, Issue 4, 2017, Pages 450-455,ISSN 1226-8453, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgr.2016.11.004.
  11. Gao JL, Lv GY, He BC, et al. Ginseng saponin metabolite 20(S)-protopanaxadiol inhibits tumor growth by targeting multiple cancer signaling pathways. Oncol Rep. 2013;30(1):292-298. doi:10.3892/or.2013.2438
  12. Kim JH, Yi YS, Kim MY, Cho JY. Role of ginsenosides, the main active components of Panax ginseng, in inflammatory responses and diseases. J Ginseng Res. 2017;41(4):435-443. doi:10.1016/j.jgr.2016.08.004

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