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Epionce Medical Barrier Cream

July 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream reduces signs of aging on dry sensitive skin. Sensitive skin often cannot tolerate the strong actives required to combat signs of aging. Epionce developed a formulation using natural ingredients to help sensitive skin tolerate this effective anti-aging product.

Medical Barrier Cream is a gentle soothing emollient

About Epionce Medical Barrier Cream

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream addresses the hydration needs of red, irritated, scaly dry skin. It is hydrating and moisturizing.

Why It Is Special

Epionce Medical Barrier Cream is special because it works on very sensitive or susceptible skin, including compromised skin. This barrier cream is ideal for skin conditions such as eczema or skin compromised by skin irritations such as chemical peels, dermaplaning, or aggressive topicals.

It does not contain harsh chemicals or preservatives that can irritate the skin. It DOES contain soothing and nourishing botanicals.

Let’s take a look at the skin-friendly key ingredients:

Key Ingredients

Beeswax

Beeswax is a bee by-product that softens the skin. Beeswax comes from the honeycomb.

Beeswax is useful in skincare because it has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining precious skin moisture. It is a natural skin conditioner that is anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory.

Packed with vitamin A, beeswax helps with healing, stimulates cell turnover, protects against UV radiation, and fights against the free radicals that cause premature signs of aging.

Beeswax is an excellent addition to this formulation because it protects from irritants and acts as a long-lasting protective barrier layer from environmental irritants and extreme weather.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosa Canina Seed Oil is a moisturizing plant oil loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (linoleic acid – 51%, linolenic acid – 19%, and oleic acid – 20%).

Rosehip Canina Seed Oil is high in Vitamins A, C, and E. They provide nutrients, fade acne scars and promote cell turnover.

Rosa Canina Seed Oil is an emollient. It contains tocopherols (vitamin E) and carotenoids (pro-vitamin A), giving it antioxidant properties.

Rosehip Canina Seed oil also has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [1]

White Water Lily

White Water Lily Extract

White water lily extract is hydrating and conditioning, creating plumper, brighter and smoother skin.

It’s anti-inflammatory and helpful to skin sensitized by harsh topicals, rashes, or skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea.

Onion Bulb Extract

Research suggests onion extract can improve the appearance of burns and scars, and reduce pain and itching on dry, damaged skin.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates and can stay on the skin without leaving a residue after it is rinsed off.

Safflower

Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower Seed Oil is high in Omegas 3, 6, and 9.

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

Safflower Seed Oil delays premature aging and tightens and brightens the skin.

Apple Extract

Apple Fruit Extract

Apple Fruit Extract is anti-aging and skin-smoothing.

Rich in antioxidants, it helps skin retain elasticity, and it is a very mild exfoliant.

The Experience

It is a rich emollient texture but it does not leave behind a residue. It spreads easily on the skin and absorbs well.

It dries down without being greasy. There is a notable but pleasant scent. It leaves my skin soft and smooth.

Where to Find It

Find Epionce Medical Barrier Cream at https://www.epionce.com/product/medical-barrier-cream/

References

Grajzer, Magdalena, et al. “Characteristics of rose hip (Rosa canina L.) cold-pressed oil and its oxidative stability studied by the differential scanning calorimetry method.” Food chemistry 188 (2015): 459-466

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All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

MOBI FITNESS Smart Spinning Exercise Bike

July 15, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Spinning and Biking are excellent exercises to build core strength and stamina, work on cardio fitness, and burn calories. It also is an easy form of exercise in that you can watch a movie or talk on the phone to stay entertained. A stationary bike lets you get the benefits of biking year-round. The MOBI Fitness Exercise Bike is a sleek, elegant bike with high-end features typically found on professional gym equipment but is available for at-home use.

The MOBI FITNESS Exercise Bike is the quality of equipment typically found at a fitness center or gym but is an Indoor Cycling Bike for your Home Gym.

MOBI FITNESS Exercise Bike: Fitness Center Quality Bike for at Home Use

Why We Love the MOBI Fitness Bike

We felt this was the best bike for us because it is robust, sturdy, comfortable and has an adjustable bike seat.

QUIET: The bike is very quiet because it is magnetically controlled. I like that the bike is so quiet that I can use the bike early in the morning and not disturb others. It is also nice because the bike is so quiet I can watch a movie or talk in the phone while biking.

CONTROL: Another feature we love is that we can control the resistance through the app or manually by the control knob.

REALISTIC: The 26 pound flywheel gives a realistic biking experience – it feels much more like riding my bike outside.

SUBSCRIPTIONS-FREE: No subscription is required. It uses Bluetooth connectivity And measures Distance, Speed, Power, Cadence, Calories, and Heart rate.

ADJUSTABLE: There is both vertical and horizontal seat and handlebar adjustment. The seat can move forwards or backwards, up and down to get just the right placement for your legs whether you are short or tall.

It’s easy to cast the free classes in the app from my device to my TV.

Let’s take a look at some of the high-end bike features:

Features

The MOBI FITNESS Exercise Bike is an ergonomic stationary bike with high-end features such as:

Digital Control Dial: Intelligent One Touch Control Knob
Highly Elastic Seat Cushion
Sleek lines and an aesthetic exterior
32 Levels of Magnetic Resistance
Easy to adjust bikeseat and handlebar risers
Multifunctional Armrest
Aluminum Clad, front mounted flywheel
Multiple safety features
A stand to hold your phone or tablet
Ergonomic design
Mobifitness mobile app
Emergency stop button

Emergency Stop Button

Max weight of up to 330 pounds
Color screen
Bluetooth BLE4.2
No subscription is needed
It is silent

The Packaging

The bike comes in a very sturdy box with lots of Styrofoam packaging encasing the bike.

The box is delivered with these yellow sturdy cords that help to move the box

The bike is heavy, but there are durable plastic cords securing the box. Using these cords, we could easily pivot the box to rotate it end over end to get it inside. We put it on an area rug and slid it in.

Box Contents

It comes with everything you need to assemble the bike, even the tools!

bike frame
back stabilizer footers
front footers with wheels
handlebar riser
seat riser
Handlebar with the control knob
tablet or phone holder
Seat
pedals
Power adapter
All tools required for assembly
Quick Start Guide

Highly Elastic Seat Cushion Bike seat

Front leg with wheels

Handlebars

Device Holder and Power Control button

Power adapter

Adjustable handbar riser

Bike pedals with safety straps

Close up of stabilizer, wheel

Easy to Assemble Bike

The MOBI FITNESS Exercise Bike is easy to assemble! I am a small woman who is not particularly good at assembling things.

This took me under 30 minutes and it was very simple to assemble.

First I unpacked all of the pieces that were in the box and set aside the tools.
Then I consulted setup instructions in the Quick Start Guide and started to assemble the bike.

The toolkit has everything needed to assemble the bike

It also was surprisingly easy to put together with such useful instructions. Something I appreciated is that the user manual explains what each tool, screw, and gasket is and shows which tools you need to perform each of the six steps.

I placed the two legs on the floor and the appropriate distance apart, the leg with the wheels is the bike front.
Then I positioned the bike in place atop the legs. It is helpful, but not mandatory, to have someone stand there and steady the bike while I screwed the four screws in place.

There is a small note in the instructions to undo the screws on the bottom of the wheel, it is easier at this point than at the end.
The rest is pretty simple and you can do it by yourself:

Next insert the handrail riser and seat tube. Adjust the height and tighten the lock pin. It took a quick firm shove.
Connect the handlebar and front armrest and tighten the screws.
Install the bike seat riser. Now place the bike seat on the riser and tighten the screws.
Attach the pedals and finally connect the communication wires following the steps in the guide.

The bike is assembled and ready to use!

*Always check with your health care provider before starting any new exercise program.

The MOBI FITNESS BIKE Experience

Always check with your health care provider before starting any new form of exercise. Biking is a great exercise for beginners or seasoned athletes. Start slowly at your own pace and work up to the more vigorous workouts.

Adjust the seat tilt and riser heights and press the Intelligent One Touch Control Knob to begin. It is intuitive to touch, like a smartphone.

The Intelligent One Touch Control Knob

Bluetooth syncs up with the touch of one button and it is time to begin!

Select one of three programs or one of the seven free classes available through the app:

One of several free exercise classes available in the MOBI Fitness App

Comfort

The bike seat is comfortable and adjustable, it looks hard but there is a nice elastic “give” that is comfortable to ride upon.

I can ride longer on this bike than my old stationary bike because the seat has this comfortable, flexible give, and can be adjusted vertically and horizontally.

Modes

The MobiFitness app has three modes: quick start, workout, and competition.

Mobifitness App Benefits

The Mobifitness app is available for Android and iOS.

The Mobifitness app is available for Android and iOS.
There is Customizable Metrics And Training Plan
New courses are updating
Connect via bluetooth to select amongst the interactive features.
You can create custom workouts
There are free online competitions
Seven free classes are included
No subscription is required
It recommends customized programs based on your statistics and overall fitness goals

MOBI FITNESS APP INTERFACE

MOBI App Menu Options

My iPad on the tablet stand so I can view a free Mobi Fitness class on the app. I can also watch a movie while biking because the bike is so quiet

SOME OF THE FREE CLASSES

Some of the classes available in the app

There are also advanced classes such as the High cadence workout class

Conclusion

The bike is very quiet, and no subscription is required.

It was easy to assemble myself and it is very sturdy and comfortable.

The bike is good for spinning and an Immersive Cycling Experience.

I love having some high end bike features features at a viable price point!

Where to Buy It

Buy the MOBI FITNESS Exercise Bike at https://www.mobifitness.com/products/turbo-magnetic-exercise-bike

MOBI FITNESS Exercise Bike

Fitness Center Quality at Home

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Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

July 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream is ideal for those of us who live with chronic dry skin or skin irritation due to retinol, aggressive peels, or skin conditions such as eczema.

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

About Epionce Renewal Calming Cream

Clinically proven to relieve the symptoms of eczema, including itching, redness, and dryness.

Harnessing the power of beeswax to provide skin calming benefits

What Makes it Special

Beeswax comes from honeycombs

Renewal Calming Cream is formulated to protect the skin barrier and hydrate and repair extremely dry, sensitive skin, even eczema and atopic dermatitis.

It is ideal for skin that is resistant to sensitizers and preservatives typically used in standard moisturizers.

It is also special because Epionce uses beeswax in its’ product range. What is so special about beeswax?

Beeswax has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining moisture. It protects from irritants and acts as a long-lasting protective barrier layer from environmental irritants and extreme weather.

Dr. Thornfeldt, Clinical Dermatologist and Founder of Episciences, and creator of Epionce, says:

“beeswax soothes irritated skin making it an excellent choice as a healing skincare ingredient”

In addition to beeswax, Renewal Calming Cream includes key natural ingredients to soothe and treat.

Let’s take a look:

Key Ingredients

Colloidal Oatmeal

Colloidal Oatmeal is finely ground oat grain. It is an emollient and FDA classified as a skin protectant. It blocks an inflammatory response on the skin, which stops redness and itching.

Colloidal oatmeal contains a polyphenolic antioxidant highly effective on eczema and other forms of atopic dermatitis to halt inflammation and itching. ^[1]

It is the active ingredient in this formulation at 0.03%.

White Water Lily Extract

White water lily extract is hydrating and conditioning, creating plumper, brighter and smoother skin.

It’s an anti-inflammatory and helpful to skin sensitized by topicals, rashes, eczema, psoriasis of rosacea.

Ceramides

Ceramides are naturally found in our skin cells, partially compromised of fatty acids. They are part what structures and maintains the water permeability and barrier function of our skin. ^[2]

Many skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and contact dermatitis have diminished skin barrier function. ^[3] Lipid composition in diseased skin is characterized by decreased levels of ceramide and altered ceramide profiles have a diminished barrier function due to a decreased ceramide content or pattern. ^[4]

Beeswax

Beeswax is a bee by-product made from honeycombs. It softens the skin. It has an occlusive quality to provide a barrier while retaining precious skin moisture.

It is a natural skin conditioner.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Rosa Canina Seed Oil is a moisturizing plant oil loaded with skin-nourishing fatty acids (linoleic acid – 51%, linolenic acid – 19%, and oleic acid – 20%).

Rosehip Canina Seed Oil is high in Vitamins A, C, and E. They provide nutrients, fade acne scars and promote cell turnover.

Rosehip Canina Seed oil also has omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids to soothe and moisturize eczema or dry skin. [5]

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil is a very stable oil that lubricates and can stay on the skin without leaving a residue after it is rinsed off.

Apple Fruit Extract

Apple Fruit Extract is anti-aging and skin-smoothing.

Rich in antioxidants, it helps skin retain elasticity and it a very mild exfoliant.

Safflower Seed Oil

Safflower Seed Oil is high in Omegas 3, 6, and 9.

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

Safflower Seed Oil delays premature aging and tightens and brightens the skin.

Paraben-Free | Sulfate-Free | Not Tested on Animals

The Experience

The formula absorbs in well without feeling tacky on dry-down. If you have chronic skin dryness this is a godsend to ease red, itchy irritated skin.

Epionce Renewal Calming Cream is not only a go-to formula for chronically dry skin, but for irritation caused by topicals such as peels and retinol. I love it after a glycolic acid peel.

If you can’t tolerate retinol use, Epionce Renewal Calming Cream makes an excellent retinol partner to get through red, peeling stage.

Where to Find It

Find Epionce Renewal Calming Cream at https://www.epionce.com/product/renewal-calming-cream/

References

Fowler, Joseph F Jr. “Colloidal oatmeal formulations and the treatment of atopic dermatitis.” Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD vol. 13,10 (2014): 1180-3; quiz 1184-5.
Coderch, Luisa et al. “Ceramides and skin function.” American journal of clinical dermatology vol. 4,2 (2003): 107-29. doi:10.2165/00128071-200304020-00004
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Choi, Myeong Jun, and Howard I Maibach. “Role of ceramides in barrier function of healthy and diseased skin.” American journal of clinical dermatology vol. 6,4 (2005): 215-23. doi:10.2165/00128071-200506040-00002

Beauty Benefits of Green Tea

July 12, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Green Tea is consumed as a beverage for health and beauty benefits. But it also works wonders when applied topically. An ingredient in many skin and hair products, this anti-aging superstar offers a host of beauty benefits.

Flowering Camellia Sinensis, the plant that makes tea leaves

Green Tea Skin Benefits

Green Tea feeds and moisturizes the skin, calms irritation, and is an excellent antioxidant. Topical Green Tea application can calm the irritation that aggressive topicals such as Retinol cause.

Green Tea on a compress or cotton pad can soothe inflammation from sunburn or angry cystic acne.

Drinking green tea has anti-aging benefits from polyphenols. It can reduce sun damage, decrease collagen breakdown and increase cell regeneration.

Green tea contains polyphenols that soothe skin while providing antioxidants. Polyphenols may improve sun-damaged skin. ^[1]

High in Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), Green Tea is a major player in skin health and appearance. EGCG is the potent antioxidant from green tea. It protects against environmental damage and neutralizes free radicals that prematurely age skin. Research shows EGCG reactivates dying skin cells. This shows promise for repairing sun damage and scar healing. ^[2]

Hair Benefits

Topical application of Green Tea reduces hair fall. Dermato-trichologists use green tea as an excellent scalp massage as it nourishes the scalp, soothes inflammation and dandruff. The Polyphenols in green tea are good for hair roots and follicles, promoting hair regrowth. ^[3]

Green Tea removes DHT from the scalp. DHT is a hormone that accumulates on the scalp and chokes out hair follicles, shrinking them until they no longer grow new hair. Green Tea can remove DHT from the scalp.

Choose a quality whole leaf tea to brew your own green tea for DIY beauty benefits, or choose from some of our favorite products that incorporate green tea in their ingredients.

Brew green tea for 2 hours and allow to cool. Pour into a squirt bottle to use as a 5 minute treatment on your hair and scalp in the shower.

Choosing Green Tea

Superior results come from full leaf tea that is fresh. Choose full leaf loose tea whenever possible, not the dust found in tea bags.

Adagio teas has loose leaf teas that are fresh and do not contain preservatives. Choose one without added sugars.
Local health stores may also have bulk loose leaf tea.

DIY Green Tea Treatment Ideas

Use brewed and cooled green tea as a soothing and nourishing face wash.
Rub your face with green tea ice cubes for a refreshing morning pick me up that makes skin glow.
Soak a muslin cloth in green tea and place in a Ziploc baggie in the refrigerator. Use as a cooling facial compress over a moisturizer or mask.
Add brewed green tea to bathwater or a foot soak.
Rinse washed hair with green tea for shine. Focus on a gentle scalp massage to remove DHT.

Recommended Beauty Products Featuring Green Tea

Some products we use that feature green tea in their ingredients include:

Haruharu Wonder Honey Green Brilliant Cream

Haruharu Wonder Honey Green Brilliant Cream is a lightweight gel like cream that absorbs quickly with no tacky dry down. It is lightweight enough for day use but packs the ingredients of a decadent treating night cream, including several synergistic fermented ingredients, such as fermented green and white teas, that promote collagen synthesis.

Haruharu Wonder Honey Green Brilliant Cream

ROIL LIFE SHAMPOO

Developed by celebrity hair stylist Amanda George, the ROIL Private Collection range features green tea in products such as their Roil Shine Shampoo and Roil Body Lotion.

ROIL Shine Shampoo has a decant lather and leaves hair clean yet hydrated. The Green Tea pairs well with Indian Gooseberry and Rosehip Oils.

BeautyStat

BeautyStat Universal C Refiner combines green tea’s EGCG with a stable Vitamin C for strong anti-aging protection. The green tea makes an excellent buffer so skin can tolerate the vitamin C.

emerginC Eye Serum

EMERGINC Scientific Organics Eyelight Serum combines green tea with Komucha, White Tea, Grape Stem Cells, Seaweed Extract and Yerba Mate. It depuffs eyes while treating signs of aging.

References

International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463
Journal of Pharmacol Exp Ther 2003 306: 29-34
Journal of Leukoc Biol. 2001; 69:719-726

Dressing for Quintessential Summer Days at the Beach

July 9, 2022 · Leave a Comment

One of the best parts of Summer is a day at the beach! A perfect beach weekend includes getting together with friends for a day of food, drink, BBQ, and sunbathing (but don’t forget the SPF!).

Dressing for Quintessential Summer Days at the Beach

Beautiful Beaches

We all have our favorite local or destination beach. But there are many scenic and beautiful beaches in the world, such as:

Beaches in Hawaii, USA: Not only is the scenery beautiful in Hawaii but also the climate is mild. The summers are temperate in Hawaii, which makes it a very comfortable and appealing vacation destination year-round.
Gold Beach, Australia: Gold Beach was named for its golden sands! Not only is the scenery pleasant, but there are various theme parks. The sun shines all year round making Gold Beach very suitable for travel and vacation!
Negril Beach, Jamaica: The climate is pleasant year-round. A bonus is Jamaica is not affected by the annual hurricane season, so you know you will have good weather during your vacation.

And to see some of the most spectacular Caribbean sunsets in the world, visit the Caribbean. It is particularly popular as couple’s getaway destination.

Summer Wear Essentials

There are also many beautiful and famous beaches!

The must-have item for going to the beach is proper beach wear. And for many people, nothing shows off a toned summer body like a colorful bikini.

Lovesmil Bikini Swimwear & Summer Wear

Bikini swimwear from LOVESMIL is a high-quality avant-garde style that is a great value.

Plus, get an extra 20% off discount coupon good on their entire store, and free shipping on all orders.

Each piece comes in several versatile colors perfect for summer style. Here are some styles we liked:

BANDEAU

The quintessential bandeau top but with a twist!

The first comes in four bright colors, and the fabric as a bit of texture:

https://www.lovesmil.com/products/drawstring-bandeau-bikini-top

and the second incorporates metal detail elements and comes in three colors:

https://www.lovesmil.com/products/stitch-detail-ring-linked-bandeau-bikini-swimsuit

Metal elements paired with classic black

TWO-PIECE

Looking for more coverage and support? This set has a higher waist bottom and more support on top.

The crisscross back and string tie bows add some detail elements without being too fussy:

https://www.lovesmil.com/products/rib-tie-side-bikini-swimsuit

The side ties add feminine shaping and style

SUMMER LINGERIE ESSENTIALS

And finally, a worthwhile staple for any wardrobe, this lingerie set of bralettes and thongs comes in 3 skin tone nude and browns.

These are the perfect color to wear under summer sheers and whites to hide bra and panty lines.

https://www.lovesmil.com/products/3sets-no-show-lingerie-set

Perfect under sheer styles and white clothes during summer

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