Anti-aging: natural anti-aging skincare routines

natural anti-aging skincare routines

Skincare: InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer Anti Aging Cream

November 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment

A good Retinol can turn back the clock on aging skin and make the skin of those in their 20s and 30s glow with rapid cell turnover, acne reduction, and decreasing the appearance of enlarged pores. Skin just looks more refined with regular Retinol use. There is a balance with Retinols though, as it is helpful to pair them with other active ingredients geared towards specific skin concerns such aging, wrinkles, sun damage, acne, and discoloration. It is also necessary to adequately moisturize the skin, so it does not become irritated and dry. InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer strikes an excellent balance in this regard, packing in skin treating ingredients and moisturizers to make the most of your nighttime skin care program.

InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer Anti Aging Cream

INSTANATURAL RETINOL MOISTURIZER FEATURED INGREDIENTS
I love Retinols, but I tend to get dry quickly when I use them, especially in tandem with Vitamin C. Some of the ingredients I find particularly useful in the InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer include:

Aloe Leaf Juice is a moisturizing agent that packs lots of skin nutrients to feed, hydrate skin as well as soften and protect it from any excess irritation. When used in cream formulations such as this cream, it is not sticky or gooey feeling.

Vitamin C is an anti-aging, acne reducing, dark pigmentation fading powerhouse that helps to build more collagen. More collagen means fewer wrinkles, less sagging, and less dark spots due to sun exposure, age, or acne scars.

Sunflower Oil and Jojoba Oil both soothe and moisturize skin without causing acne breakouts or leaving skin feeling greasy.

Botanical Hyaluronic Acid is a super moisturizer because it holds massive amounts of water in the skin, plumping wrinkles and fine lines. It also helps other active ingredients sink deeper into the skin.

Vitamin E reduces blemishes while softening the texture of skin

Green Tea works as an antioxidant to fight the appearance of aging and also soothes red and irritated skin.

APPLICATION AND USE
I use the cream nightly after washing my face, including on my throat and crows feet, as well as the undereye area. Some people report sensitivities to Retinol above the upper lip area and choose to skip application there; I did not have this problem. It absorbs well, it is a white cream and does not have any detectable scent. It applies like a regular moisturizer, but it contains powerful ingredients, so apply sparingly.

InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer Anti Aging Cream

RESULTS
Likely due to the combination of ingredients, I found this to be a more potent Retinol than many I have used. My acne was reduced quickly, and I did have some very light dryness around the upper lip and chin area, so I applied less when I used it the next night and that issue resolved. I like the effect on the undereye area; that skin is smoother and more refined even after a few night’s uses, and after a few weeks my skin tone is becoming evener.

CONCLUDING THOUGHTS
This is a very generous sized bottle for the price, it is almost 2-3 times the size of other retinol products even though it has several additional active ingredients and is very well priced. There is a pump on the bottle, one or two small pumps is all that is needed to cover the face, undereye area, and throat. I am pleased to be able to combine the application of both a retinol and moisturizer into one product instead of taking the extra step at night to wait for a retinol to dry before applying a moisturizer. With some competing retinol products, I have applied the retinol but skipped moisturizing when I am tired at night and just want to go to bed, and in the morning my face is often dry and irritated. Having a moisturizing retinol that is potent and is efficient is a real time saver. I also like having Vitamin C and E in the retinol, as with aging skin, there is a temptation to apply Vitamin C both morning and night, but I don’t have to make a choice with InstaNatural Retinol Moisturizer.

Easy to use, effective product at a great price.

Find it at InstaNatural.com

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrVNyUbIA3M[/embedyt]

I received this item for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!

Skincare: PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

October 29, 2016 · Leave a Comment

ABOUT FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSHES
The facial cleansing brushes are popular because they make skin so smooth to the touch. But the benefits of a facial cleansing brush are not just softer skin: a facial cleansing brush provides a deeper clean to reduce bacteria and oil on the skin, as well as exfoliating dead skin cells, all of which result in less acne. Freshly exfoliated skin appears younger and radiant and exfoliation allows better absorption of products such as moisturizers, retinol, and Vitamin C serums. It is important, however, to exfoliate skin gently and hygienically so that any topical skin serum or product application does not cause undue irritation. This requirement makes a brush with anti-bacterial brush heads, such as the PleasingCare Facial Cleansing Brush, a real asset in skincare.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

ABOUT THE PLEASINGCARE FACIAL CLEANSING BRUSH
The brush comes in a silvery muted glitter patterned hard box that is very suitable for gift giving. Inside the lid is packaged the sturdy zippered carrying case for the brush for storage and to take your brush while you travel. The rest of the items are placed within a compartmentalized secure base suitable for long-term storage. The box contains:

1) The PleasingCare facial brush, mine is pink
2) The brush charger
3) Three brush heads (with caps)
4) An all-cotton stretchy colorful headband to keep hair out of the way to better reach the forehead, temple and cheekbone area
5) Instruction Guide & One Year Warranty
6) A card to redeem for one year of free brush replacement heads

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

ABOUT THE BRUSHHEADS:
The brush set comes with three interchangeable heads, for use depending on your current skin care need. The bristles of the three brush heads are made of a bacteria resistant, soft material. These bristles are thinner in diameter than a human hair. None of the brush head bristles feel scratchy on the skin, but the white head (with the black ring) is the softest of the three. The ring in each brush rapidly oscillates at 300 vibrations per second. The inner circle of each brush head provides the deepest cleaning, the outer bristles vibrate but do not move, so they are the more gentle cleansing part of the tool.

1) White head: normal and sensitive skin brush
2) Green head: Acne removal brush
3) Blue head: deep cleansing pore brush, also useful for removing oily or mineral makeup debris.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

I also use my brush on my throat, collarbone, decolletage and at times my shoulders. When used on the hands before a manicure, it quickly cleans up dry and flaking cuticles. The deep cleansing brush is particularly useful on the back of upper arms for tackling keratosis pilaris, those little white bumps that look similar to acne but do not respond to acne treatments. This brush provides bacteria-free exfoliation that it very useful just before the application of AHA and Salicylic Acid products to reduce or eliminate the bumps.

Both the white brush head and the blue brush head make for easy removal of oily, cream or powder makeup residue, even heavy makeup. The brush is not for use around the delicate undereye area.

PleasingCare Luxe Cashmere Brush Heads
There is also a separate 2-pack available of Luxe Cashmere brush heads which are compatible with all PleasingCare Cleansing Systems. These are as plush and luxurious as it sounds, with bristles twice as long as the other brush heads, and they softly bend for an extremely gentle cleansing, softer and more hygienic than washing by hand. I like the Luxe Cashmere brush head for skin that is very delicate due to sunburn, peeling, eczema, rosacea, or chemical peels. Ideal for ever-so-gently exfoliating wrinkles and enlarged pores, the Cashmere brush heads increase blood circulation in the skin. The Cashmere head also creates a nice fluffy foam and feels wonderful when used. Suitable for twice a day use even on very sensitive skin.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush Luxe Brush Head

ABOUT THE BRUSH

Some special features about this facial brush include:

GENTLE BUT EFFECTIVE EXFOLIATION:
The PleasingCare Cleansing System oscillating brush does not rotate, so it is not over-zealously “buffing” the skin like some brushes.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

WATERPROOF:
The brush design is with sonic air compressor technology that makes it waterproof. It can be used in the shower, which I love because it is so convenient to use this way, and I also use it on my throat, chest, shoulders and the back of my arms. While waterproof, do not extendedly submerge the brush in water.

FAST RECHARGE:
The charger is a small inductive base about the size of a half dollar. It magnetically adheres to the front handle of the brush; there is no open hardware on the brush itself. The brush recharges quickly, the first charge takes 15 hours. A feature I like is the gentle, soothing light on the charge indicator instead of annoyingly bright light. Since I frequently recharge my devices overnight, it is nice to have a light that does not produce excess glare.

PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush

EASY USE:
There are two-speed settings and one on/off switch. Once charged, the brush is cordless and portable. The buttons are big and easy to operate even with wet soapy hands.

T-ZONE MODE:
There is a built-in one-minute pulsing T-Zone timer for rapid, deep cleansing the forehead, chin, and nose. I like this feature so that I can both deep clean this oily area up to six times cleaner while still gently cleansing more delicate skin with the same brush head. This is superior to other facial brush cleansers that would require a changeout of the brush head to accomplish both a deep cleansing of the T-zone and cleansing normal skin areas.

EASY BRUSHHEAD REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
To remove a brush head, place the plastic cap over the bristles and grasp the top and bottom of the brush in your index finger and thumb respectively. Press and twist the head counter-clockwise until the brush releases, like a medicine bottle cap. To apply a brush head, press it onto the base positioning it over the threads, turning clockwise and gently pop it into place until you hear a snap.

HOW TO USE THE BRUSH:
1. Select the brush head of your choice and put it on the brush device
2. Use the headband if desired
3. Dab a facial cleanser onto your damp skin
4. Wet the brush
5. Turn on the brush to the low or high setting (up or down). There is a built-in one-minute pulsing T-Zone timer for deeper cleansing the oiliest parts of your face.
6. GLIDE the brush head over your skin, keeping the head moving in slow, sweeping circular motions outwards. There is no need to press it into the skin firmly or to scrub your skin with the brush as if using a washcloth. Use light pressure only.
7. Do the forehead for 20 seconds, then ten seconds for each cheek, the nose, and the chin. You will feel a single pulsing surge when it is time to move to the next area.
8. Turn off the device
9. Rinse and dry
10. After each use, remove the brush head, wash the brush head with water and place in a well-ventilated area until dry.

TIP: The brush is safe for once a day use with the white, blue and green heads and the Luxe Cashmere heads can a particularly excellent value twice a day.

RESULTS
The PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush reduces and removes blackheads very quickly, especially on the nose and chin. There is also a reduction in the appearance of enlarged pores and fine wrinkles. The acne brush removes dry, flaky skin without irritating existing pimples. I especially love the Luxe Cashmere heads, they feel so soft and gentle that I was surprised to see how well they could exfoliate, but I have been very pleased with how smooth and flake free my skin is, and how soft and dewy my skin looks. My skin is gently exfoliated each day in one minute, leaving a fresh, clean surface to apply moisturizers and serums. The anti-bacterial brush heads are gentle on my skin but effective. The presentation style box makes it suitable as a gift. The PleasingCare offer of one additional year of free brush heads makes this set a particularly excellent value.

Find the PleasingCare Sonic Facial Cleansing Brush at PleasingCare.comÂ and at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/PleasingCare-Cleansing-Included-Rechargeable-Cleaning/dp/B00OJFAPSY/.

You can purchase the PleasingCare LUXE Compatible Cashmere Cleanse Replacement Facial Brush Heads at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0151CK1ZA, and both are available on Prime Shipping!

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ6hR1oEXGs[/embedyt]

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

Skincare: InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum

October 21, 2016 · 6 Comments

WHY USE A VITAMIN C SERUM?
Vitamin C Serum is used for anti-aging purposes because it aids in the production of collagen, a vital building block of skin which gives skin itsâ€™ support. As we age, we lose collagen which is why skin begins to sag, wrinkle and look dull. Vitamin C also lightens discoloration caused by brown spots, old acne scars, and dark undereye circles. Even if you are in your twenties, a Vitamin C Serum can be beneficial to reduce acne, fade acne scars, and build collagen reserves.

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT INSTANATURAL VITAMIN C SERUM

I find two things special about this serum: it makes skin look healthy and youthful like an optical diffuser, and it has a cocktail of ingredients to deliver results quickly.

InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum

APPLICATION AND USE
InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum has a powerhouse of ingredients that do not leave skin sticky, dry or greasy. I can easily apply makeup on top of the serum, and my skin is not dry or tight feeling after use. Skin looks VERY GOOD immediately after application: pores tighten, there is a beautiful glow to the skin, wrinkles appear plumped. I like this in a Vitamin C Serum because I prefer to wear my Vitamin C during the day under my sunscreen and makeup.

But apart from that it looks good, it is important to derive benefits from your serum. What makes InstaNatural Vitamin C unique? Some ingredients give a Vitamin C serum an extra kick and can make a real difference for aging skin because it accelerates collagen production. Vitamin C alone is a building block, but the body needs to know to produce more collagen. Various skin care ingredients can aid in the collagen production process in many ways. Some products contain one or two of these collagen production promoting ingredients, but InstaNatural Vitamin C has several of them in this serum.

NOTE: You will notice this serum is opaque, not transparent. This is due to the super-anti-aging Sea Buckthorn Oil. The color of this product is NOT an indication that the Vitamin C has turned old and ineffective. See the video below to note the color of the product fresh from the manufacturer.

InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum

INGREDIENTS:

In addition to 20% Vitamin C, some of the helpful ingredients include:

Hyaluronic Acid. When a product pairs Vitamin C with Hyaluronic Acid, it is often a very effective. The reason it is so effective is two-fold: Hyaluronic Acid holds a tremendous amount of moisture which both plumps the skin and makes the skin appear youthfully dewy almost immediately. It fills wrinkles and enlarged pores to make them less visible. The second reason Hyaluronic Acid pairs great with a Vitamin C serum is that Hyaluronic Acid helps active ingredients reach deeper layers of the skin. The deeper the Vitamin C can reach into the skin; the better collagen building supports the skin receives.

Ferulic Acid is a skin-brightening antioxidant that found in fruit. This is not often paired with a Vitamin C Serum, but it makes for glowing skin. Skin dulls with age, and even a younger person would be happy to get brighter skin tone.

Vitamin E is well-known in skin care, in this serum, it makes skin more pliable and soothes the skin to avoid any irritation. I slather the serum on pretty liberally, and I have had no dry, red or irritated spots, even around the sensitive eye area or on my throat.

Rosehip Oil contains powerful antioxidants to remove toxins and improve the skin texture. Visible results can be seen especially quickly on sun damaged skin. It is also useful to soothe the skin from any irritation. I find it works well on acne scars and rougher skin areas.

Sea Buckthorn Oil is what gives this Vitamin C its opaque color. Sea Buckthorn Oil is a boon to any anti-aging skin care product because it accomplishes so many tasks including providing over 200 nutrients to the skin to feed it, it soothes sensitive skin, it heals skin damage including scars, burns, and abrasions. Most importantly, though, Sea Buckthorn Oil encourages collagen production by treating aged or damaged skin as if it were wounded skin that needs extra help to heal. It calls repairing cells to rescue skin, going into collagen production overdrive. Sea Buckthorn Oil

Plant Stem Cells is a phrase often used in skin care, and the exact definition is often vague. In the context of Vitamin C Serums, stem cells call the body to rapid collagen production to action while the building blocks of topical Vitamin C are present.

InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum

CONCLUSION: A generous sized bottle for the price, I am very pleased with how dewy and flawless the InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum makes my skin look upon application. Many Vitamin C serums leave skin oily or sticky or dry; this serum just looks good while it is worn. The combination of ingredients is a nice one to provide gentle, but robust treatment to the skin, such as lightening dark circles, fading age spots and improving the appearance and texture of sun damage and scarring.

I am happy to see improved texture to my skin, and use this on my face, eye area, throat, decolletage, and hands.

Find it at InstaNatural.com.

[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wklCDyKuz_U[/embedyt]

I received this product for free for my honest and unbiased feedback. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!

Skincare: Mediderm MD-12 Advanced Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck

October 9, 2016 · Leave a Comment

I have come to be a huge fan of the Mediderm line, and Mediderm MD-12 Advanced Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck is an excellent addition to the wonderful Mediderm line of skincare products.

This cream is packed with potent ingredients to fight signs of aging, most notably neck/throat sagging and crepiness. What I really like about this cream is that it works as both a preventative measure as well as treating existing problems. Sagging creeps up slowly, and crepiness is one of those issues that you only notice after it happens. It’s pretty jarring when you realize that you were missing the subtle signs as they were happening. So if you start early in the skin aging process with a fantastic cream like this, you can stave off these signs of aging.

While this cream work for both face and neck, I find that the results are particularly dramatic on the neck. The skin on the throat is so thin that is shows aging faster than your face, and needs extra attention. Add to that the fact that even a lot of ardent sunscreen wearers neglected their throats over the years, and the throat is ripe for aging. And let’s not even get started on the effects that looking down at your cell phone has on throat skin – the wrinkles become so much more pronounced!

As I mentioned before, the ingredients are incredible. I am a huge fan of Maxtrixyl 3000 for firming skin, and I am always excited to see it in a product. That and the Dermaxtyl Peptides work to firm and smooth skin. Hyaluronic Acid, a staple of my daily routine, plumps skin and gives it a dewy glow. Alpha Lipoic Acid is a potent anti-oxidant and is phenomenal for skin. Ceramides provide moisture and keep skin supple. Liposomal Vitamin C is a type of Vitamin C that I only recently learned about (but actually was in a few creams that I already owned and loved) that fights wrinkles and works on age spots as well.

The texture is that of a mid-thickness cream, but it absorbs easily and leaves no trace of greasiness. It just leaves a soft, dewy texture to the skin. I like when products make an immediate difference and then work to reduce or correct a problem in the long term. This cream definitely does that.

There is a pleasing but pronounced floral scent to the product. Even in high allergy season here in Connecticut, it didn’t really bother me, but if you prefer fragrance-free, you might want to take note of this. The scent dissipated pretty quickly.

And it is paraben free, which is a major factor in choosing a skincare cream!

I’m thrilled to find this amazing cream that is packed with such great ingredients!

Find Mediderm MD-12 Advanced Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck here.

Mediderm MD-12 Advanced Anti-Aging Cream for Face and Neck

I received this item at a discount for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!

Newer Entries
1
…
6
7
8
9
10
…
14
Previous Entries