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2024 Brow and Hair Trends

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 18:29:51 GMT

Thank goodness the Power Brow is gone, and hopefully the pink and purple ones and the brow jewelry too! Not sure how they are going to remove those tattooed on gigantic brows from this last decade, because brows are trending more natural and feminine now.

Gone are the sharp angles, high arches, and elongated straight edges.

Now it's back to a feathered, natural look that is not-so-perfect perfect. Finding your natural shape and tidying up is so much easier than the ultra groomed and unnatural slicked-up brow. I'm not a big fan of the pencil line brow or the bleached brow also hitting the runways, but I do like adding a little glow or glitter for that special party or prom.

REMEMBER! Your face actually begins at your eyebrows. So I've got some simple tips to show you just how to position your brows and 'get your brow on.' Get a FREE eyebrow brush (while supplies last) and my Get Gorgeous Guide with purchase. If you don't know which one to buy to make your brows look awesome, please give me a call:

THE EYES HAVE IT

The well-balanced eye can be determined by using these proportions. Remember, these are approximate proportions.

The eyebrow starts right above the inner corner of the eye, arches over the center of the eye, and ends at a point created by drawing a line from the outside edge of the nostril straight up through the outer edge of the eye.

The area from the lash to the crease is approximately one-half the size of the area between the crease and the peak of the eyebrow.

The distance between the eyes should equal the size of one from the tear duct to the outer corner.

Even eyes that are close-set can be improved by a brow shape-up. We must create the illusion of more space between the eyes.

The brow must begin slightly beyond the inner corner (hairs must be plucked or waxed). The arch should be slightly beyond the center toward the outer corner and end beyond a regular point. Examine normal eye lines and corrective lines on the drawing. Eye lining should be feathered on the outer two-thirds of the eye, top, and bottom to draw outwards.

Not all eyes are created equal. The goal for wide-set eyes is to bring them closer together or more centered.

We can do this by shaping up our eyebrows properly.

First, we must begin the brow line slightly closer to the nose than to the inner corner. The arch will also move slightly beyond center of eye and will end shorter.

Examine the drawing of the normal lines and the corrective lines. Eye lining can be feathered from inner to outer corner, top and bottom.

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Stress is Making You Fat

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 22:15:15 GMT

I’m sure you have heard the term ‘fight or flight’ response. It’s a built-in reaction to stressful situation where your adrenals create gluco-corticoid hormones like cortisol and epinephrine (adrenalin) which equips you with emergency fuel and energy. Basically, this helps mobilize glucose into the bloodstream to fuel muscles for a boost of energy to respond to stressful situations rapidly!

Is a bear chasing you, is your boss yelling at you, or are you in a car accident? Unfortunately, your body doesn’t know the difference. Continuing stressful scenarios keeps cortisol and adrenalin coursing through your veins causing a myriad of health and wellness issues. Constant stress prevents immune cells from responding to foreign invaders like virus, infections, and cancer cells. Not to mention, digestive issues like IBS, increased blood pressure, decreased brain function as in loss of memory, and insomnia induced fatigue, just to mention a few more stress-related issues.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE! Constant stress and elevated cortisol levels not only increases your appetite, but also slows down your metabolism. It not only ignites the flames of inflammation, it ignites your cravings for fatty, salty, sugary foods. In the short term, adrenalin will reduce the appetite as you focus on the task at hand, but eventually with chronic stress, that wears off and cortisol starts to urge your body to replenish your energy or in other words: STORE FAT.

And who hasn’t turned to ice cream, or a milkshake and fries, or a bag of cookies when ‘stuff happens.’ You surely didn’t reach for an organic salad and a green tea, did you?

BUT WAIT, THERE’S EVEN MORE! What about your face during stressful times? High cortisol levels trigger oil production and inflammation which spurs the growth of bacteria leading to clogged pores and acne. Chronic facial inflammation leads to fine lines and wrinkles due to collagen destruction and tissue atrophy. Facial stress also leads to dark circles and excessive pigmentation and constant harsh facial expressions leave permanent impressions on the skin’s surface. YUK!

WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT STRESS?

HERE’S A FEW GOOD IDEAS.

1. Consider how you can reduce the tension in your life because your life may depend on it. This may mean taking drastic measures like moving, changing jobs, setting boundaries, and putting yourself first for a change. One way to reduce stress and put yourself first is to get a facial on a regular basis. Try our relaxing European Facial and save $30.00 when you mention this article.

2. Make time for prayer and meditation. Be grateful for the good in your life now and the opportunities to come. Turn off the noise and be mindful of who you are and where you are going without judgments, just awareness. Take a few deep breaths, in through the nose and out through mouth. Taking a time out or two, helps you respond to events in a calmer manner.

3. Spend more time in nature and walk on the grass or beach bare-footed. This is called ‘grounding’ and connects you to the earth’s energy and shifts the autonomic nervous system from cortisol producing, normalizes the day-night cortisol rhythm, and reduces stress.

4. Take relaxing baths. Epsom salt breaks down into magnesium and sulfate which induces relaxation. Himalayan and Dead Sea salts contain loads of minerals that can also improve skin conditions, as well as reduce muscle tension. Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oils like rose, chamomile, lavender, rosemary, or sandalwood to one tablespoon of olive oil and then add to bath water to relax tired muscles, soothe your skin and your mind.

5. Drink green tea because it is high in L-theanine, an amino acid that helps ease levels of stress and anxiety. It also increases dopamine (the feel-good hormone), GABA, and glycine levels which calms the nervous system.

6. Instead of reaching for that pint of ice cream, reach for a handful of walnuts. They increase serotonin levels which is the hormone that creates calm and happiness.

7. Vitamin B helps regulate the adrenal glands. Eat more grass-fed and free-range proteins and wild-caught fish and you may need to add a quality B complex supplement to reduce the negative effects of stress.

8. Leafy greens can make you happy. Kale, spinach, collards, Swiss chard are high in Vitamins A, C, K, and folate and minerals iron and calcium. These greens will help you manufacture mood-regulating neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, the happy hormones.

9. Omega-3 Fatty Acids help regulate blood pressure. Eat more salmon, herring, cod, and halibut. Magnesium also helps with blood pressure and is found in avocados, nuts, dark chocolate, seeds, bananas, legumes, and whole grains.

10. LAST BUT NOT LEAST: don’t skip your skincare regimens. Stress can do a number on your face, as well as your health. So, this is not the time to skip cleansing and moisturizing. Especially with our Aloe-based skincare from Hello Gorgeous. Aloe Vera is known for its anti-inflammatory benefits. That’s why you can put it directly on a burn and the pain is gone instantly. And research even proves now that it increases collagen formation up to 8 times faster than normal. This is a win-win for your face. Target facial problems with our Anti-Aging Serums with aloe, stem cells and peptides to reduce the signs of FACIAL STRESS!!

VINTAGE MAKEUP IS MAKING A COMEBACK

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:19:02 GMT

Trends come and go, and I should know. I have been doing makeovers for 50 years! WOW! The 60's and 70's were the decades of glamour, when some of the most iconic beauty looks were created - winged eyeliner, red lips, and false lashes.

I can't believe time flies so fast when you are having fun. We have estimated that I have done well over 10,000 makeovers and I still love helping women find that perfect look for their makeup personality.

Whether you are a Makeup Diva or a Career Minimalist or a Soccer-mom Naturalist you will find one of these trends that you will like. Maybe you just might want to try them all depending on who wakes up in the morning.

Hollywood 50's Glam -The 50's Red Lips and Old Hollywood Glam is making a comeback! This is basically a classic look which focuses on all the details. First you need a base that gives the appearance of a flawless complexion. HG Stick Foundation will give the best cover-up for age spots and imperfections.

Some of my clients use the Stick Foundation as a light base or concealer and then add the Liquid Mineral Foundation for the perfect skin. Next contour under the cheekbones with our new Contour Powder and sweep your favorite Mineral Glow Blush over apples. Define your brows with an Indelible Brow Pencil which is waterproof to last all day. Use the Indelible Eye Liner to extend the eyes outward. Get your red lips with the new Vegan Lipstick color Marashino (a cool cherry red) or Last Tango (a warm earthy red.) With a little practice, you can look like a glamorous star too!

Big and Bold 60s - How bold can you go? The 'cat eye' became even bolder by adding another black line in the crease. The new Felt Tip Liner creates the perfect 'cat eye' and if you can handle it, the line in the crease as well. The thin groomed brow became the thick and bold groomed brow. Create a thicker brow by adding Brush On Brow after defining with the Indelible Eyebrow Liner . Twiggy led the way by adding painted-on lashes under her eyes and rest is history. This look is not for the bashful, but might be fun for a girl's night out!

Soft and Sunkissed 70's- The bold liners and lumpy mascara of the last decade evolved into the California glow with soft shadows and sun-kissed neutrals on the cheeks and lips.

Start with the Luminous Foundation with its subtle glow camouflaging imperfections. Add your favorite Mineral Glow Blush across the apples.

Check out our new eye shadow kits like the Bridal Trial with its shimmer neutrals to create a naturally softer look.The new Color Stick Lips add a hint of soft color. Finishing up this sun kissed look, top off the entire face Satin Glow Baked Finishing Powder . This is a great dewy look good for all.

Sunkissed Turns 80's Diva - Leaving the 70's the pendulum swings heavy for the Makeup Diva to colored eyeshadows, dark eyeliner, big hair, and shoulder pads. Maybe you remember the TV Series called 'Dallas!' I loved those days. Every makeup artist did. If you love the 80's diva, try the Circus or Arizona Sky Eye Pallets.

For Blush, try Coral Sun or Rose Marble , but contour first with one of our new Contour Powders ! This look demands lip color and our new Vegan Lipsticks will finish your look.

Diva's To The Nude 90's - The Nudes of the nineties will always be with us, because it created a new makeup jandra!! Is it makeup or is it sunscreen or is it a moisturizer? BB Creams are great for the nude look. They are like a moisturizer, a sunscreen, and makeup all in one product. They do go on sheer and are great for summer outings like the beach for those of us who wear makeup everywhere.

But for the minimalist, this nude look is perfect. Mineral Matte Blushes go on so natural and nude-like. The matte shadows in Chocolate Bar can be used for nud-ish lid color, contour, and liner. To use as eyeliner, simply wet an eye shadow brush, dip in dark brown shadow, and paint just above the lashes.

This type of eyeliner creates a softer look for the Nudes. Finish with one of the clearish Lip Plumping Glosses and Voila! Now, you have the Nineties Nudes!

NEED HELP? When you order any makeup this month, I will send my GET GORGEOUS GUIDE with easy makeup tips for your face, brow, and eye shape. Color tips too!

THALASSOTHERAPY – Do You Need It?

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:22:53 GMT

Thalassotherapy is the use of the ocean’s beneficial elements (seawater, seaweed, sea muds, sea salts, etc.) for beautification, preventative, and curative purposes. Although ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used sea water for a variety of afflictions, France is considered the birthplace of Thalassotherapy. In 1904, French biologist, Rene’ Quinton demonstrated the existence of organic similarities between sea water and blood plasma. There are now many Thalassotherapy centers along the coast of France that offer a variety of “cures” that are often prescribed by the French medical profession.

If you can’t just drop everything and go to France, don’t worry! You can find Thalassotherapy treatments in the Ultra Aloe Care products for Normal Skin from Hello Gorgeous!

Make your own Mediterranean Spa Treatment Salt Scrub with 3/4 cup of Mediterranean Sea Salt, 11/2 cups of Olive Oil, and 1/4 cup of the inner gel of an Aloe leaf. Rub gently over arms, legs, body, back, and bottom and rinse in the shower. Your skin will feel silky smooth. Follow with Aloe Herbal Toning Mist (which contains sea algae extracts.)

THALASSOTHERAPY – Everyone needs it!!

Old Man Winter Is Making You Old

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:33:25 GMT

That’s right; Old Man Winter is sucking the life out of your skin. Or should I say the moisture right out of your skin. Did you know that when Relative Humidity falls below 60% , your skin begins to lose moisture ? RH in homes and offices is around 40% and could get even lower in winter when heaters crank up. When you lose moisture, your skin’s protective barrier begins to crack, making it less able to repair itself. Larger areas of skin on the arms or legs may look like the Sahara Desert, but on the face, cracks turn into wrinkles!

ANSWER: MOISTURE!!!

HERE’S THE HOW, WHEN, AND WHAT TO BEAT OLD MAN WINTER!

You may get keratosis pilaris , really rough dry skin. These affected areas will need exfoliation. A liquid exfoliant like our Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliator or Alpha Beta Acid Serum should be applied first to loosen or dissolve the dead skin build-up. Leave on overnight or at least two hours. Next, use a buff puff or our Honey Jojoba Scrub to remove dead cells and rinse with lukewarm water. Apply moisturizer.
Hands and Feet suffer during the cold winter months. Many of our products have dual purposes and the Shea Butter Cleansing Cream is a fantastic heavy-duty moisturizer. Soak and exfoliate your hands and/or feet. Next, moisturize with our Shea Butter Cleansing Cream and finally don white cotton gloves or socks just before bedtime. When you wake up, the difference is amazing.
Cleopatra used to bathe in milk because of the lactic acid which helps slough dead skin. Today I recommend adding Triple Action Youth Serum (a combination of lactic and glycolic acid) to our Honey Jojoba Scrub and gently buff your body before you shower. Homemade honey and sugar scrubs made with olive oil or MCT oil are great winter treats to your skin for gentle exfoliation, also. I like to add Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliator to the blend for an extra kick. Buff the entire body with the mixture before you shower. Afterwards, use our wonderful Aloe Body Lotion which absorbs quickly to moisturize.
If you like taking milk baths : fill tub with warm water and add two to four cups of buttermilk. Adding Lavender Oil will fragrance the milk water with a relaxing aroma. Soak for 20 minutes. Drain tub, rinse your body and the tub well. Himalayan Salt and Epsom Salt Baths with your favorite essential oils also aid in healing dry skin during those harsh winter months. Afterwards, apply Aloe Body Lotion!
Use milder liquid soaps like our Aloe Bath Gel . Perfumed soaps are too harsh because of the alcohol and sulfite contents which lead to extreme dryness, which leads to cracks and scales, and the cycle of dryness is never-ending.
Your face will need EXTRA moisture in the Winter. And of course, that means including the superstar of humectants: Hyaluronic Acid also known as Sodium Hyaluronate. This natural wonder absorbs 1000 times its weight in moisture and is abundant in our skin when we are young. As we age, we can no longer make as much as needed, so skin begins to dehydrate, thin, and wrinkle. So I created a new anti-aging serum called Hyaluronic Booster with CBD . This new serum HYDRATES, PLUMPS, AND SQUEALCHES INFLAMMATION. Simply smooth on under your AM or PM creams for a more youthful appearance.

And of course, you need a good moisturizer. Our Sensitive Skin Care products are created with Jojoba to add an extra moisture barrier, to prevent moisture loss. AM Protection and Grapeseed PM Complex will give you extra protection in the Winter! Don't forget about your toner in the Winter as they should keep your acid mantle working optimally. Avoid toners with witch hazel and alcohol as they dehydrate instead of hydrate. Aloe Botanical Toning Mist for Sensitive Skin combines chamomile and lavender along with Hyaluronic to mist on goodness during this harsh season.
More help for the face is our new Probiotic Stem Cell Serum was designed to aid the skin in rehydration and renewal. It works well under our moisturizers for day and night. I also updated our fabulous Lip Plumper with more hyaluronate and plumping peptides to keep lips from chapping and shrinking this winter.
Another way to hydrate is with lipids ! Our skin manufactures a certain amount of oil called squalene when young, but by the age of thirty, you are on your own. Essential Fatty Acids to the rescue. They are called essential because your body cannot manufacture them, so they must come from the outside in. That’s why you should be taking omega oil capsules for the health of your internal cells. BUT your skin needs the EFA’s too. My new Ageless CBD Body Oil contains ten fabulous lipids rich in Essential Fatty Acids to rehydrate scaly alligator skin and crepy-looking skin. Light enough to use over the entire body just before getting dressed. Makes skin softy and dewy and young again with no surface residue.
Will drinking lots of water give you that dewy, hydrated look? No, I’m afraid not. While drinking half your weight in ounces is imperative for optimal health, it will not give your skin that extra glow or moisturize the outer surface of your skin. Eating loads of fruits and vegetables will help hydrate from the inside out. During the winter months, we tend to eat more root vegetables which is also helpful since they increase Hyaluronic production. Sugar and alcohol are very dehydrating, so cut back on these during the cold weather season.

ALOE VERA TO THE RESCUE

Aloe Vera is the strongest anti-inflammatory on the planet. That is why you can rub it directly on burns. This miracle plant shuts down inflammation so the skin can begin repairing itself. It is also known for exceptional mucopolysaccharides which are plant sugars that stimulate hyaluronate synthesis, resulting in an increase in water-binding capacity and viscoelasticity of the skin. That is why we make products with our famous 200% aloe base. With this concentration of beneficial aloe vera, most people see instant moisturizing results.

OLD MAN WINTER

Old man winter does not have to suck all the life and moisture out of your skin. Stock up on our Aloe Vera Treats and follow some of these great tips and your skin will love you this winter!!!!!

Sweet Treats & Wrinkles

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 21:48:15 GMT

SWEET TREATS & WRINKLES

Americans apparently consume over 150 pounds of sugar a year! This is equal to three pounds of sugar per week! I know what you are thinking: THAT IS IMPOSSIBLE. Well, not if you realize sugar comes in many forms and in almost all packaged and processed foods and in juices, sodas, other bottled drinks, as well as, fruits and vegetables!

Obviously, I want to focus on the ‘bad for you’ sugar in your diet, not the fructose that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables which the body has no problem breaking down and converting to energy.

The MAIN problem is HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP invented by a Japanese scientist. It made its way into the American food market in the mid-1970s because food manufacturers were not happy with the escalating prices of cane and beet sugar. By the ’80s, it was the ‘go-to’ sweetener and still is because it is considered ‘natural.’

Poison Ivy is natural but that doesn’t mean it is good for y ou. Unfortunately, because of the molecular structure of HFCS, it does not release leptin (tells your body you have consumed enough energy) and insulin (allows cells in the muscle, fat, and liver to absorb glucose). Simply put, it turns into glycerol which is the main component of triglycerides which turns into fat formation.

Then there is sucrose which comes in the form of table sugar, granulated cane sugar, and beet sugar which are also natural and are found in almost every manufactured food product on the planet. The combination of HFCS and sugar overload the natural digestive process causing obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and much more leading to premature death.

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH WEDNESDAY WRINKLES? I’m glad you asked! SUGAR CAUSES PREMATURE AGING! I want to talk to you about what it does to the skin. There is a process called glycation where SUGAR breaks down and binds with protein molecules including skin collagen and elastin. This overall degradation of the protein that holds your skin together causes premature aging. So, if you have a sweet tooth, you will have more wrinkles sooner than you should!

WHAT DO YOU DO? The World Health Organization says too much sugar is more than ten percent of an individual’s daily intake and recommends only five percent (six teaspoons a day) for better health results

READ LABELS, DON’T BUY IT IF IT HAS MORE THAN 4g OF SUGAR.

LEARN TO LIKE AND USE STEVIA OR MONK FRUIT FOR SWEETENING BEVERAGES AND FOR BAKING USE AGAVE, MAPLE SYRUP, OR HONEY SPARINGLY

DON’T EAT ANYTHING WITH HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP

ADD MORE NATURALLY SWEET VEGIES TO YOUR MENU: Carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, beets, onions.

SEMI-SWEET VEGIES HELP MAINTAIN BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS: Turnips, parsnips, and rutabagas

DON’T EAT PASTRIES, SWEET TREATS, CANDY, TABLE SUGAR, AND GLUTEN.

ELIMINATE PACKAGED AND PROCESSED FOODS AND EAT FRESH FOODS DAILY.

ELIMINATE FRUIT JUICES, SODAS, DIET DRINKS, SWEETENED BEVERAGES.

AND FINALLY: USE SERUMS AND CREAMS THAT STIMULATE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION AND NEW STEM CELLS

By now you know Hello Gorgeous Cosmetics formulates skincare products that are about 70% Aloe Vera which stimulate collagen production up to 8 times faster than normal according to studies done right here in TEXAS!

And I love the new discoveries of plant stem cells developed for the skincare industry. Stem cells are simply ‘new’ cells (undifferentiated that form into specific cells like brain cells, bone cells, or skin cells). Here are some of my favorite anti-aging serums with stem cells to keep your skin looking younger longer. As one ages, the number of skin stem cells decreases, and their ability to repair the skin becomes less efficient. So, Phyto stem cells to the rescue!

ARGAN STEM CELLS: The Argan Tree belongs to the oldest known tree species in the world which was around when dinosaurs roamed the earth. These trees are resistant to death by going dormant during droughts, until humidity levels rise when it suddenly comes back to life.

ARGAN STEM CELLS vitalize human dermal stem cells which are responsible for collagen and elastin production. Scientists have learned how to delay the depletion of human dermal stem cells by using Argan plant stem cells!

SWISS APPLE STEM CELLS: The Uttwiler Spatlauder apple is rich in phytonutrients, proteins, and long-living cells. Historically famous back to the 18th century for its long-lasting storage without shriveling or decaying kept people alive during famines. The SWISS APPLE longevity factor enticed cosmetic scientists to research the effects of its stem cells on human cells. Test results were amazing: 100% of the test subjects showed a significant and visible decrease in wrinkle depth. In vitro tests showed DNA repair, protection from oxidative stress, and a delay in cellular death.

I LOVE THESE TWO PRODUCTS:

PROBIOTIC STEM CELL SERUM & VITAMIN C COMPLEX

SITTING IS THE NEW SMOKING

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:18:19 GMT

Everyone knows by now SMOKING causes wrinkles! Not only that, over eighty thousand deaths occur each year due to smoking according to the CDC. According to the American Lung Association, it causes lung cancer, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, asthma, reproductive problems in women, premature and low birth-weight babies, diabetes, blindness, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and over ten types of cancer including colon, cervix, liver, stomach, and pancreatic

OK, I could go on, STOP SMOKING if you want to live a healthy life and eliminate those wrinkles caused by smoking, better known as the 'smokers face.' I bet you didn't know that SITTING IS THE NEW SMOKING! Who knew? We now have over ten thousand studies that reveal the detrimental effects of sitting all the time.

Shockingly, reports show that for every hour you sit down, your life expectancy decreases by two hours. In comparison, for every cigarette you smoke, your life expectancy only decreases by eleven minutes. Sitting was not meant to be a way of life: inactive and stationary. Centurions in the 'Blue Zones' walk or bike everywhere, raise their own food and are highly social. When the body is crammed into a chair, cellular mechanisms that push fuel into your cells get turned off. Sitting is not only making you age but also making you fat! The mere act of standing up activates the enzyme, lipoprotein lipase, which rushes out to attach to fat in your bloodstream and takes it to muscles to be used as energy. Stand up every twenty minutes and burn more fat.

There is more awareness now with flexible shifts, working from home, watches that tell you to stand, people trying to vape (not sure that is healthier), fake cigarettes, chewing gum, patches, etc. Yes, you need to move around more and trade out your chair for the giant ball occasionally. Stay physically active by walking around when on the phone, have meetings where everyone stands, walk at lunch, get a workstation that pulls up, and stand and stretch at your desk.

Smoking causes so much free radical damage that it depletes the Vitamin C in your body which is essential for maintaining collagen and collagen production. Double or triple Vitamin C supplementation and eat more Vitamin C-rich food like oranges, peppers, kale, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, strawberries, grapefruit, and guava. Combine fruits and veggies for great lunchtime salads!

PLANT STEM CELLS STIMULATE COLLAGEN PRODUCTION! As you age collagen production naturally slows down due to nutritional deficiencies and poor circulation. Applying plant stem cells to skin encourages 'new cells' in the dermis helping skin elasticity and youthfulness. Aloe also stimulates collagen production up to 8 times. Hello Gorgeous Antiaging Serums come to the rescue.

WRINKLES BEGIN WITHIN

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:05:35 GMT

WRINKLES BEGIN WITHIN! Everyone knows by now that a healthy immune system is important! I would love to tell you that just using creams and things are going to keep you wrinkle-free, but as the old saying goes: BEAUTY IS MORE THAN SKIN DEEP! OK, maybe they were talking about your loving and giving ways, but for us today, we are going to talk PHYSICAL HEALTH.The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.

During these Covid Times (which are never going away, because coronaviruses have been here forever), we have to have a healthy immune system to fight off DIS-EASE. Our Creator created an amazing system that tackles foreign invaders. Unfortunately, most of us do not give it the kind of ammunition that destroys the enemy. Along with plenty of sleep and regular activity you need to eat loads of organic fresh fruits and veggies and grass-fed proteins.

So yes Sally, you need to take vitamins since you are not doing that as well as you should! I have partnered with Premier Labs in Austin, which supplies Physicians and Health Practitioners to provide the most nutritionally active supplements available. After many seminars about the current health crisis, here are a few recommendations for you and your family and DISCOUNT CODE FOR YOUR PURCHASE!

I'm sure you have heard by now about the importance of zinc, vitamin C, vitamin D, selenium, and iodine. PR Labs make a MIRACOULAS MULTI that I love!

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Two more nutrients that are also in the news for more immune support to fight coronaviruses are Quercetin and NAC. PR Labs combines these in their AllerCaps which I take every day!

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-Features n-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC) to provide key liver support*

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Finally, I have been hearing from my clients that they are just not sleeping well these days. SLEEP is probably one of the most important factors for your HEALTH. I love PR Labs Melatonin which comes in liquid form!

Taking care of yourself means taking care of your immune system. For more information on these Professional Grade Vitamins, please sign into the exclusive vitamin website at: HelloHealthy.shop

And remember wrinkles on the inside mean wrinkles on the outside!

Any Questions OR Health Coaching Services, please give me a call:

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Programmed to Die

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:40:48 GMT

OK! No one is looking forward to death, but there is something that you do want to die because it is programmed that way. In order to have HEALTHY YOUTHFUL-LOOKING SKIN, dermal cells must be born, move their way up to the epidermis, die and slough off. The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.

A healthy epidermis (surface skin cells) undergoes remodeling about once a month until you get older and the process slows down. Unfortunately, as you age, those old skin cells like to "hang" around!

When new cells move their way to the surface, die and slough off: this is called desquamation. When I began my journey into the beauty business over 30 years ago, squam cells were the new cells born in the dermis, but today we refer to them as stem cells.

Your mission, if you choose to do it, is to remove the surface dead skin so new cells can move upward and take their rightful place on your face!! This is not mission impossible if you know what to do! As I said earlier, as you age the dead skin likes to hang around! Not only does this hinder new cell development, making the skin texture look dry and rough, but it also prevents nutrients to reach the dermis where all the ‘stem cell’ action should be occurring!

If you can afford it, you can have your face resurfaced with lasers, dermabrasion, and deep peels performed by your favorite plastic surgeon or dermatologist. Or you can focus on regular "at home" strategies that might be more affordable and with consistency, work just as well without permanently thinning the epidermis.

Masks, scrubs, Alpha and Beta Acid Serums (AHA’s and BHA’s), light peels, and microdermabrasion really do work. It’s all about daily, weekly, and monthly EXFOLIATION!!

Remember Marie Antoinette and her milk baths, raw sugar cane rituals by Polynesian women, red wine skin regimens of the English aristocracy, or even grandma’s advice about rubbing a lemon on your elbows and knees? This is nothing new, today it’s just wrapped up into prettier packaging.

I want to focus on Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids and Enzyme Exfoliates. Lactic acid comes from milk, tartaric acid from grapes, citric acid from lemons, malic acid from apples, glycolic acid from sugar cane, and are known as AHA’s. Salicylic acid comes from the bark of a willow tree and is a BHA. These acids dissolve the glue between the cells that keep HOLDING ON too long. As skin cells are exfoliated and leave the skin’s surface, new cells are triggered to be born to take their place.

Papain, bromelain, and other exfoliating enzymes come from pineapple, papaya, pumpkin, mushrooms, grapefruit, green tea, and lemon. These enzymes gently dissolve dead skin cells and are more tolerated for sensitive skin types.

HELLO GORGEOUS TO THE RESCUE for this mission impossible home care solutions to exfoliate and renew your skin’s surface.

TRIPLE ACTION YOUTH SERUM – A strong blend of glycolic and lactic acid to slough surface debris and hyaluronic acid for plumping and hydrating. Apply 1 or 2 coats over face and neck area and leave on overnight 1 to 2 nights in place of PM cream or apply for a couple of hours in the morning, then exfoliate with Honey Jojoba Scrub, followed by serums and AM cream.

ALPHA BETA ACID SERUM - Combines glycolic and salicylic along with hyaluronic for superb exfoliation and renewal. Apply two coats all over the face and neck for 1 to 2 hours, then exfoliate with the Honey Jojoba Scrub. Follow with serums and AM or PM creams.

PUMPKIN ENZYME EXFOLIATOR – An incredible blend of enzymes that include all of the above-mentioned, to remove dead skin gently to promote skin renewal. Use daily to enhance exfoliation with our Honey Jojoba Scrub or use in place of your PM cream one night a week.

HONEY JOJOBA SCRUB – Honey, aloe, and dissolving jojoba beads make this a safe but effective daily exfoliator. Each morning remove dead skin cells for a smoother skin’s surface. Apply serums and moisturizer, then makeup if needed.

The skin cells in the epidermis are programmed to die, but sometimes need a little help to be removed. When you are young, your skin’s renewal cycle is around 28 days usually without a hitch. As you age, 10 to 20 days are added to that cycle, and they just want to stay!!!

Nutrients and New Skin Part Two

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 18:51:57 GMT

Nutrients and New Skin Part Two

You have h eard the saying: "You are what you eat" I'm sure! Good skin, as well as good health, depends on the nutrients you are eating. If you eat junk, you will make junky skin cells and heart cells and liver cells, etc. We also now know that good nutrients can also be applied to the skin's surface, and with a good delivery system as with our Aloe Vera base, can nourish, moisturize, and stimulate collagen renewal. Here are more great nutrients to keep in your diet to stay healthy and look younger!!

Zinc is a trace mineral with anti-inflammatory properties which makes it essential in repairing damaged tissue and healing wounds. For this same reason, it aids in the control and healing of anti-inflammatory skin diseases like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.

In many cases, adding zinc supplements along with dietary changes have actually healed acne-scarred skin surfaces. It is present in all body tissue and is necessary for healthy cellular division acting as an antioxidant fighting off free radical damage and premature aging. Zinc also protects the skin from UV damage, which accelerates the aging process. It is used in many natural sunscreens along with titanium dioxide.

Foods containing zinc are grass fed lamb, beef, and chicken and from the sea: oysters, shrimp, lobster, and salmon. Other good sources from the plant kingdom are spinach, kidney beans, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, garlic, lima beans, chickpeas, peanuts, and dark chocolate.

Getting zinc from the outside into the skin is done with masks. Masks work in two ways through trans- epidermal penetration. They detox skin tissue by absorbing toxins while they deposit much needed minerals and nutrients. Hello Gorgeous makes a mask for your skin type. Dead Sea Lifting Mask (dry skin), Sea Algae Lifting Mask (normal/combo skin), Gentle Lavendar Lifting Mask (sensitive skin), and Oil Control Lifting Mask (oily skin).

OMEGA-3s are called Essential Fatty Acids or EFA's. They are considered 'essential' because the human body cannot manufacture EFA's, they must come from an outside source. I would say they are 'essential' if you want to have vibrant, moist, supple skin! Without these miracle fatty acids you cannot maintain the integrity of cellular walls which allow nutrients in and eliminate toxins and waste.

Cellular integrity also retains moisture keeping skin flexible and smooth. Without EFA's you cannot maintain the skins barrier function which helps you maintain moisture levels and control oil production. EFA's also offer anti-inflammatory benefits which aids in skin repair and fights adverse skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis, redness, and rashes. If you want to remain wrinkle-free, you will need to add these EFA's to your diet.

Food sources for Omega's are walnuts and walnut oil, flaxseeds and flaxs eed oil, chia seeds, rapeseed, sardines, mackerel, salmon, eggs, green leafy vegetables, and cruciferous vegetables

Adding EFA's to your skin care regimen will completely transform your skin from the outside in. I have created the most wonderful skin oil full of EFA's to rehydrate lipid starved cellular walls and reestablish skin barrier function. Ageless CBD Body Oil contains an array of EFA's which renew aged skin back to a smooth and glowing surface with Argan, Sea Buckthorn, Linseed, Babasu, Rosehip, Grapeseed and Rapeseed Oils.

Add in Frankincense and Myrrh which promote cellular regeneration and CBD for more anti-inflammatory benefits and you will be amazed how your skin will look just after a few days!!

Nutrients and New Skin Part One

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 18:56:58 GMT

Nutrients and New Skin

SELENIUM is an antioxidant trace mineral that neutralizes free radicals that damage cells' ability to renew and repair. Along with Vitamin E, it helps protect cellular membranes from damage with a protective coating, so nutrients enter, and waste is released properly. For these reasons, Selenium is therefore responsible for keeping skin firm and elastic longer!

Another benefit for the skin that it helps prevent acne, as well as aids in skin cancer prevention. Food sources high in Selenium include walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, sardines, red snapper, tuna, shrimp, beef liver, poultry, brown rice, free-range eggs, and wheat germ.

Add Selenium from the outside in with my mineral-enriched Misting Toners for specific skin types: dry/aging needs Aloe Rose Toning Mist, normal/combination needs Aloe Herbal Toning Mist, sensitive/dry needs Aloe Botanical Toning Mist, and oily/problem skin needs Aloe Citrus Toning Mist.

VITAMIN E is one of my favorite vitamins to keep your skin young and healthy. When combined with vitamin A, vitamin E is especially effective at preventing certain skin cancers. By now you know that it is a potent antioxidant, which stops free radicals caused by pollution, smoking, processed foods, and sun exposure. Eating more antioxidants slows down the damage to skin cells that are constantly exposed and produces a healthy glow.

Food sources high in vitamin E include Atlantic salmon, red peppers, abalone, almonds, eggs, walnuts, avocados, asparagus, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, spinach, oatmeal, and olives.

Add topical E to feed the skin from the outside in. Try my Alpha Lipoic A&E Oil to reduce wrinkles around your eyes which lose lipid production by the twenties. This oil also renews dryness anywhere on the face and neck!

COENZYME Q10 is often called CoQ 10 or Vitamin Q and known for keeping your heart healthy. Did you know it also keeps your skin healthy too? This incredibly powerful antioxidant reduces free radical damage leading to premature aging. It is also vital for cellular energy which assists in skin repair and rejuvenation as you age. Something might not know, Q10 also protects skin from UV rays by prohibiting DNA damage.

I always take extra when spending the day in the sun. As we age, our bodies produce less and less Q10 so it is important to make sure you have a diet rich in pasture-raised beef, organ meats, and chicken, wild-caught fish, pasture-raised egg yolks, grass-fed butter, nuts and seeds, avocado, lentils and pulses, broccoli and cauliflower, and sweet potatoes.

For CoQ10 from the outside in, try my wonderful anti-aging serum Q10 Booster with other amazing antioxidants like MSM and Grapeseed Extract and hydrating Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Cleopatra's Beauty Secret Now Scientific Fact

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:27:01 GMT

Known as “the plant of immortality” by the Ancient Egyptians, and treasured by numerous subsequent cultures, aloe vera it still known today for its many health benefits. The plant was known to hold the secrets to beauty, health, and immortality, hence it was known as “the plant of immortality.” Both Cleopatra and Nefertiti were known to use and value the juice of the plant as part of their daily beauty routines.

In Martie Whittekin’s book: Aloe Vera – Modern Science Sheds Light On An Ancient Herbal Remedy, she says “…the more often aloe is applied, the more its cumulative effects can rejuvenate skin cells and encourage healthy cell regrowth. Aloe is the perfect addition in a natural beauty regimen, not only to enhance moisture retention, but also to provide anti-aging effects, promote skin cell growth, and heal skin irritations.”

Wow! She confirms everything I’ve always told you about the miracle plant, Aloe Vera. She explains that it is “fairly common to find aloe in the ingredient lists on both mainstream and natural cosmetics and lotions. Usually it’s the moisturizing effects that are promoted. As I mentioned, you need at least 30% concentration for aloe to be effective in these products, and when it’s included at that concentration level, it does much more than just moisturize.”

Just a dribble of aloe won’t do anything for your skin so look for it at the beginning of the ingredient list on the back of the product. Hello Gorgeous Ultra Aloe Care offers aloe in the first two ingredients and contains as much as 40% to 70% aloe in all our products. We have created an “enhanced polysaccharide effect” by adding aloe concentrate to aloe gel, doubling its properties. We call this a 200% aloe vera base, instead of water.

Aloe contains over 200 compounds chief among which are 20 minerals, 18 amino acids (8 of which are essential and cannot be produced by the body), 12 vitamins and antioxidants, 12 natural substances that inhibit inflammation, moisturizing plant sugars called polysaccharides, and activating enzymes. Whittekin explains that it is the synergistic effect of the combination of all these ingredients that produce amazing healthy benefits. There is not a ‘magic ingredient’ that can be isolated and patented like many cosmetic products promote. So, aloe vera will never be owned by the pharmaceutical companies, a famous model, or beautiful movie star.

I believe God gave us this awesome plant to use for healing and longevity. I fell in love with it over 35 years ago and am so proud it is the base for our products instead of water. You get 100% nutrition with my Ultra Aloe Skin Care, (not a bunch of water and useless fillers) which is lots of ammunition to fight the war on aging. Invest in your face now, so you don’t have to invest in a plastic surgeon later. It has worked for me! So why aren’t you using it?

ALOE VERA STIMULATES COLLAGEN UP TO

EIGHT TIMES FASTER THAN NORMAL

The Truth About Serums

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:48:13 GMT

Why do you need to add anti-aging serums to your skin care routine? Why isn’t a moisturizer enough? I’m so glad you asked. Moisturizers and night creams do contain an array of ingredients that improve skin condition, but, they also contain traditional thickeners and emollients. These are necessary to get that creamy texture. Creams can also contain sunscreens as well. All this takes up valuable ‘room’ in the product that serums use to pack in the latest superstar ingredients discovered to fight the ‘war on aging.’

Anti-aging serums won’t replace your day or night creams. Think of them as bonus ingredients designed to target specific problems. The longer you use them the better your skin gets! Think layers. Layering serums under your moisturizer is like wearing a bra and camisole under your blouse. You need them all to get the perfect look. Using serums will get you the perfect look also! Think ‘beauty in a bottle.’ These beauties will help you see the signs of aging fade and skin will look younger, firmer, healthier, brighter, and did I say younger, oops I did.

That’s why I created specific serums with incredible

ingredients targeting the signs of aging:

DROOPY, SPLOTCHY, THINNING SKIN

needs our Collagen C Complex. It contains Soluble Collagen which easily penetrates the skin with amino acids that help firm and strengthen skin tissues. We use a more stable for of C called Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate which does not oxidize and go bad in a few months like the old C serums. SAP is a powerful antioxidant which fights hyperpigmentation and brightens the skin. Swiss Apple extract stimulates new cell growth to prevent skin thinning. Along with Hyaluronic Acid, Sinorhizobium Melilote Ferment adds the icing on the cake. This fabulous ingredient not only increases hydration it stimulates elastin synthesis! This is a must have for aging skin and is probably why I don’t have wrinkly skin with age spots.

DULL, WRINKLING AGING SKIN

will dramatically improve with our new Probiotic Stem Cell Serum. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate increases essential proteins and enzymes in the skin, cell cohesion improves, and skin renewal is accelerated. New skin cells are generated with two incredible stem cell actives. The Argan Tree has been around since the dinosaurs roamed the earth because they are resistant to death and the Swiss Apple Uttwiler Spatlauder, also contains long-living cells. One hundred percent of participants saw significant reduction in wrinkle depth. In vitro tests showed a delay in cellular death, improves DNA repair, and protection from oxidative stress. Believe me this is a good one to add under your night cream.

CROWS FEET, UNDER EYE WRINKLES, CREPY EYELIDS

need our Alpha Lipoic A&E Oil. Oil glands around the eyes begin to diminish at puberty. At 30 oil production is slowing and the signs of aging are beginning to be seen. By 50, the skins fat layer thins, limiting its ability to repair itself and wrinkles become obvious as skin collapses due to lack of elastin and collagen. I created this lipid serum with Squalane "(which comes from olives)" as the base as your skin should be around 25% Squalane. This is the lipid or oil in the skin that keeps it supple and flexible. Squalane is a potent antioxidant to also quench free radicals from damaging skin cells so that they do not function properly!! I also added more antioxidants to prevent cellular aging like Alpha Lipoic Acid, A, E, and D. Believe me, this can save that delicate tissue around the eyes and keep them young for decades.

EYE BAGS AND DARK CIRCLES

need Cucumber Eye Relief. I have done all the work for you by adding anti-inflammatory and astringent botanicals like cucumber, eyebright, and chamomile into a base of 200% Aloe Vera to create a light serum to place under your eye in the morning to reduce puffiness and swelling. I’ve also added a new tetrapeptide, Eyeseryl, which dramatically reduces edema around the eyes by improving blood circulation and lymphatic flow. Banana Leaf, ginseng, marshmallow root, fennel, coltsfoot, bladderwrack and other exotic extracts that correct fluid retention in facial areas and dramatically reduces the degradation of collagen. A whopping 75% of the volunteers that tested this ingredient saw improvement in only 15 days. This fabulous serum reduces puffiness, improves skin elasticity, enhances skin texture and smoothness, and lightens under eye darkness. I love this stuff and you will too!!!! Simply apply a thick layer of serum under your eye and on eyelids (if needed) and leave on for 20 minutes. Rinse and apply Alpha Lipoic A&E Oil.

SHRINKING LIPS

need our Peptide Lip Plumper. Unfortunately, as we age our lips shrink! If you don’t want injections, try our new lip plumper. Palmitoyl Oligopeptide stimulates collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis to transform those shrinking lips. Volunteers found their lip volume improved 40%, hydration improved up to 60%, and vertical folds from dehydration minimized 29%. Natural peptides from the Portulaca Pilosa Extract combined with Palmitoyl Tripeptide 38 mimic hyaluronic injections by doubling its synthesis level and strongly stimulates the synthesis of matrix and dermal epidermal junction molecules. What does this mean? Improved lip volume! Coconut oil, Sodium PCA, and Soluble Collagen also rescues your lips and reduces the wrinkles in the skin around the lips. Simply rub on the lips and the skin around the lips every morning and night!

SUN DAMAGED AND AGING SKIN

needs our Q10 Booster. As we age, our ability to make CoEnzyme Q10, also known as Ubiquinone, diminishes. Q10 is imperative for proper cell functioning and cellular development. Topical Q10 is a free radical scavenger because it is a potent antioxidant which defends cellular integrity. Probably most importantly it helps to protect skin from DNA damage and repairs skin cells damaged by UV exposure which are major contributors to skin aging. It penetrates the skin easily, especially with our famous Aloe Vera Base, and encourages the development of collagen and elastin, helping to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and sagging. Along with Q10, I have added MSM, which is a potent anti-inflammatory and Grape Seed Extract, Vitamins A and E which are more antioxidants. Copper, Hyaluronic Acid, and Linolenic Acid provides more aid to reverse the damage to photo-aged skin. You will love this one!

BOTOX ALTERNATIVE

is our Phyto-Tox Serum. If you don’t won’t to get Botulism injections, you should get this great serum. Even if you do get them, this can help stretch the time between them. Why? I’ve added a great hexapeptide-8, Argireline, that inhibits cellular signals relaxing skin surface. The result is reduced depth of wrinkles caused by constriction of muscles of facial expression thereby preventing skin aging by repeated facial movements. Clinical studies show a 27% reduction of eye wrinkles in 30 days! I also found an extract from South America and Africa known as Acmella Oleracea, that has a smoothing effect without injections. After only one day, 75% noticed these rapid results. Use during the day, under your moisturizer on your forehead, crowsfeet, and around the mouth area.

DEHYDRATED, SHRIVELED, SCALY WRINKLED SKIN

really needs Hyaluronic Booster with CBD! Hyaluronic Acid, also known as HA, is the fluid inside cells that provide a moisture-like lubricant in skin and joints. It is a humectant, the only biological (naturally occurring) substance that can attract and bind up to a 1000 times its weight in water. HA reduces wrinkle volume, improves elasticity, increases smoothness, reduces scaliness, and protects fibroblasts (a type of biological cell that synthesizes the extracellular matrix and collagen, which produces the structural framework.) I also added 300mg per bottle of full spectrum water soluble CBD. It is rich in Vitamins A, C, and E which blocks free radical damage that causes age spots, collagen collapse, and uneven skin texture. Cannabinoids are chemical messengers that activate a class of cell membrane receptors located throughout the body. These chemical messengers serve a myriad of purposes, especially anti-inflammation which slows down cellular damage and stimulating collagen renewal. Aging begins at the cellular level.

Do CBD Products Really Work?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:35:10 GMT

Even though Cannabinoids (without the psychotropic THC) were discovered in 1940, it wasn't until 2012 when Israeli scientists hit the jackpot. They identified 1200 genes affected by CBD, but even more importantly, found they regulated the expression of 491 of which 165 are in the skin.

Happy Days Are Here Again, I mean for your skin: improved moisturization, improved skin barrier, skin soothing anti-inflammation, acne and oil control, improved psoriasis and dermatitis, and cell regenerative qualities! TAKE A LOOK AT OUR NEW PRODUCTS!!

ALOE EXTRACT & SQUALANE

As you age your skin no longer produces squalane, the lipid (fat) that keeps the skin supple and smooth. Around 30, the effects of this depletion cause COLLAGEN COLLAPSE producing wrinkles with SKIN SAGGING not too far behind. Aloe extract and squalane contain hundreds of antioxidants and phyto nutrients that reduce free radical damage and REDUCE THE SIGNS OF AGING. They penetrate the skin at 2mm/second restoring lipid levels to plump, smooth, and restore.

CBD OIL WITHOUT THC

CBD research is proving that cannabinoids have powerful age defying benefits. Most notably known for reducing inflammation and blocking free radicals which accelerate cellular damage, disease, and aging. NOW, we also know it stimulates collagen production which helps FIRM SKIN. This win-win equals HAPPINESS!

FRANKINCENSE AND MYRRH

Two ancient oils with anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, and anti-fungal properties that fade scares, spots, and heal skin problems. This dynamic duo promotes REGENERATION of healthy cells, as well as, keep existing cells healthy.

ARGAN, BABASU, RAPESEED AND LINSEED

These oils are packed with Essential Fatty Acids. EFA’s are called ‘essential’ because they must be obtained from an outside source since they cannot be manufactured by the body from the foods you eat. Omega supplementation is well known for optimizing health from the inside out, and now you can rub it on to get healthy skin from the outside in.
Without these amazing fats your body cannot maintain cell membranes which eliminate toxins and absorb nutrients. AGING BEGINS AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL.

ROSEHIPS, SEA BUCTHORN AND GRAPE SEED

More fabulous lipids that contain high concentrations of EFA’S but also are packed with loads of other bioactive compounds. Rich in vitamins A, C, E, and B plus amazing phytosterols that specialize in reducing redness and inflammation. These superstars REGENERATE AND REVITALIZE connective tissue and protect against moisture loss.

BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!

Last year, I also worked on another AGE REVERSING SOLUTION! The loss of skin lipids is one problem solved with two Hello Gorgeous Cosmetics products: Alpha Lipoic A&E Oil (for the delicate eye area) and Ageless CBD Body Oil (for face and body). BUT SODIUM HYALURONATE ALSO KNOWN AS HYALURONIC ACID DIMINISHES WITH AGE ALSO. Hyaluronic Acid (polysaccharide) provides continuous moisture to the skin and joints because it binds up to 1000 times its weight in water. It is the only biological (naturally occurring) substance that can retain this amount of water.

I combined a 100% full spectrum Hyaluronic Acid, clinically tested for penetration and results:

1. Reduces Wrinkle Volume

2. Improves Elasticity

3. Reduces Dehydration

4. Increases Smoothness

5. Reduces Scaliness

6. Protects Fibroblasts

I also combined it with 300mg (per bottle) of LABORATORY TESTED CBD!! Not just any CBD, but FULL SPECTRUM WATER SOLUBLE THC FREE CBD which has a faster absorption rate that is TEN TIMES the concentration of an oil-based formula. You get more CBD anti-inflammatory and collagen stimulating benefits in less time.

THIS AGE REVERSING SERUM WILL MAKE YOU SMILE EVERY TIME YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR!!

Eve Ate The Apple To Look Younger

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:20:15 GMT

OK, I’m just kidding. But, I do know you’ve heard the saying: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” Well, I have a new one: “An apple a day keeps the wrinkles away!”

Apples have long been a staple, but before refrigeration, only apples that had the ability to stay fresh for a long time were cultivated.

In the middle of the 18th century in a rural area of Switzerland, the Uttwiler Spatlauber apple was discovered to have this most sought-after characteristic. Even though this apple lasted forever it was so tart in taste, no one would pick them to eat. It was kind of sad because even when the tree was dying, the apples were hanging on and when finally picked their tasty cousins swiveled as they lasted months longer.

Fast forward to today. Cosmetic chemists and scientists began to wonder what would happen if an extract of genetically long-lived plant stem cell tissue was applied to human skin and the rest his history. Now anytime you mention stem cell therapy, things get a little heated, but the fact is that stem cells are found in all multicellular organisms, including plants. There are two kinds of cells in the human body. Specialized cells called differentiated which have a specific purpose and stem cells which are blank. These cells have not been programmed so your body can essentially “format” them any way it pleases. These stem cells have the ability to replenish through a self-renewal process and the ability to produce a differentiated cell.

Cosmetic chemists have begun to apply the same science used in the controversial regenerative medicine stem cell therapy, but with plant stem cells instead of human. JACKPOT! Botanical stem cell therapy is born. Once they are introduced to a specific cell type, they differentiate or take on the nature of the specific host tissue and begin to rebuild and renew. When introduced to fibroblasts cells (that manufacture collagen), they can stimulate the production of fresh skin cells to replace dead or dying skin. Botanical stem cell therapy from the Swiss Apple Extract translates into fewer wrinkles, improved collagen levels, repaired DNA, and rejuvenated skin.

When I discovered this great new active, I added it to Collagen C Complex, but that’s not all. I found another great activity to help skin stay younger longer, called Subliskin (sinorhizobium meliloti). Through a bio-fermentation process exopolysaccharides (specialized plant sugars) are produced which act as messengers (Glycokines) that stimulate Hyaluronic Acid (the cellular fluid which holds moisture) and Laminin-5 synthesis (elastin fibers). Clinical results are amazing, reducing wrinkle depth up to 60%, reducing wrinkle density 58% to 99%, and producing skin tightening up to 68%

This is a lot of technical stuff, but you need to know how much research was put into my new Collagen C Complex. The goal was to create a product that increases collagen, reverses skin thinning, reduces wrinkles, and tightens sagging skin. Vitamin C is a key component since it vital to collagen synthesis, but it breaks down over time. We’ve now added a more stable form of Vitamin C which also inhibits hyperpigmentation. Since your dermis is made of 90% collagen, Soluble Marine Collagen helps restore the skin’s elasticity and increase collagen density.

WOW, COLLAGEN C COMPLEX REALLY DELIVERS ON THE KEEPING YOUR

SKIN HEALTHY AND YOUNGER!!

Eliminate Eye Bags Without Surgery

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:12:58 GMT

Did you know that the skin under your eye is the thinnest skin on your body? For this reason, it is easily affected by water retention. Eye bags can happen to anyone and there is usually a reason. If you are on medications, please check the side effects for water retention.

Packaged foods usually contain too much sodium which can also affect water retention. Allergies and alcohol can also cause puffy eye bags as well.

I’m sure you have heard that Preparation H will shrink eye bags. While the Phenylephrine will shrink blood vessels, the mineral oil and other chemicals are not suited for the thinnest skin on your body.

Here are a few really good tips to reduce swelling under your eyes:

1. Reduce fluid retention by avoiding table salt which has been chemically cleaned and reduced to sodium and chloride, an aggressive substance that alters the body’s pH. The chemicals in table salt cause weight gain, high blood pressure, and water retention. Opt for a natural salt like sea salt or Himalayan Crystal Salt (my favorite). Himalayan salt contains naturally occurring calcium, potassium, magnesium and numerous other minerals which enable and enhance the natural functioning of all cells. These salts, especially the Himalayan, tastes better so you will use less, and it doesn’t cause puffy eye bags!

2. Get plenty of sleep because fatigue causes fluid retention. Create a ‘sleepy time routine’ like going to bed at the same time every night, turn lights down, lower the temperature, and remove all electronic devices from the bedroom. You may need to sleep elevated, If you can't afford an expensive electronic bed, try an extra pillow or put wooden blocks under your box springs at the head of the bed. Just a few degrees can make a huge difference in fluid pooling under your eye.

3. Drink only purified or natural spring water. I recommend a Berkey Water Filter (which I sell) for de-chemicalizing tap water. For bottled water, I prefer natural spring water untouched or altered in any way like Fiji water. These perfectly structured water molecules have a natural alkaline pH. Deep below the surface, spring water absorbs the electromagnetic field of the earth which is 7.83 Hertz which is the same frequency of your body and replenishes the missing energy deficit when you are ill and out of balance. Remember, water not only brings nutrients to cells, but removes wastes and toxins that can amplify cellulite and pool under the eye. So, drink plenty of good water which is half your body weight in ounces i.e. if you weigh 100 pounds drink 50 ounces of water each day. If you would like pricing for a Berkey call Helen 972-549-4249.

4. Keep cold spoons in your ice storage bin in your freezer. Coat bottom of spoon with olive oil before placing on swollen, puffy eyes for a quick, temporary fix.

5. Cold eye compresses filled with a type of gelatin will also temporarily reduce under eye swelling. These ‘gel masks’ are placed directly onto the skin while you lie down for 20 minutes, or until coolness has diminished.

6. Cold tea bags will reduce swelling. Place one or two bags under each eye while sitting and tilted head back. Replace when no longer cool and repeat until swelling goes down.

7. Cucumber slices work well, too. Peeled and halved cucumber slices work best as they mold and fit better under the eye. Place one or two halves under each eye (while reclining) for at least 20 minutes. Repeat if necessary.

FINALLY, MY BEST ADVICE IS TO TRY MY EASY TO USE CUCUMBER EYE RELIEF!!! I have done all the work for you by adding anti-inflammatory and astringent botanicals like cucumber, eyebright, and chamomile into a base of 200% Aloe Vera to create a light serum to place under or around the eye area. I’ve also added a new tetrapeptide, Eyeseryl, which dramatically reduces edema around the eyes by improving blood circulation and lymphatic flow. A whopping 75% of the volunteers that tested this ingredient saw improvement in only 15 days. Additionally, banana leaf, ginseng, marshmallow root, fennel, coltsfoot, bladderwrack and other exotic extracts correct fluid retention in facial areas and dramatically reduces the decomposition of collagen. This fabulous serum reduces puffiness, improves skin elasticity, enhances skin texture and smoothness, and lightens under eye darkness. HOW TO USE: Simply apply a thick layer of serum under the eye (from nose almost to hair line) and on upper eye and eyelid if needed. Leave on 20 minutes and rinse. Amazingly the swelling and puffiness are GONE. Next apply Alpha Lipoic A&E Oil to entire eye area to restore lipids that reduce lines and wrinkles. I love this stuff and you will too!!!!

Exfoliate And Get A New Face

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:00:43 GMT

Every morning you wake up with a dead face, or should I say a face full of dead skin! Depending on your age, your skin is in a state of renewal every 30, 40, and for the older girls, every 50 days. Your skin is programmed to die and be replaced, but as you get older, the skin likes to hang around and not slough off. Maybe you have noticed larger pores, uneven skin texture, rough patches, hyper-pigmentation, clogged pores, age spots, dull looking skin.

Yes, getting older sucks.

New cells are activated in the dermis when dead skin sheds. No shedding, no new skin! Dead skin build-up also prevents nutrients and moisture from penetrating into the epidermis. As you age, purposeful exfoliation becomes one of your best treatments for aging better, aging less

There are several ways to exfoliate. Lasers, microdermabrasion, and professional peels can be expensive and should be used sparingly. New research reveals you can permanently remove some layers of skin, causing premature thinning.

Home treatments are safe, effective and less expensive. Scrubs are great, as long as, they are formulated with natural exfoliates. I’m not as big fan of plastic balls for scrubs. I prefer natural components like clay, pumice, and nut-shell powders. Hello Gorgeous makes Honey Jojoba Scrub which is mild enough to use each morning to exfoliate that dead face you wake up with.

Proteolytic enzymes are enzymes which break down protein. Those ‘stuck on’ outer layer of cells keeping your skin uneven and dull are safely dissolved and exfoliated. Milder than acids and chemicals, enzymes are gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types. They are great for all ages. For younger skin, enzymes remove dead skin build-up from acne and clogged pores. For unhealthy skin, they remove dead skin build-up from skin problems like psoriasis and rosacea. For older skin, it gently removes build-up without thinning, smoothing the surface and encouraging new cellular activity. Hello Gorgeous makes Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliator with papaya, pumpkin, apple, and grapefruit extracts that works for all skin types.

Natural acids are probably the oldest for of skin exfoliates around. Marie Antoinette took milk baths, Polynesian women use sugar can, English aristocracy used red wine, and even grandma told us to rub your knees and elbows with lemons.

Milk gives us lactic acid.
Sugar Cane makes glycolic acid.
Grapes give us tartaric acid.
Apples produce malic acid.
Sugar Cane makes glycolic acid.
Willow tree gives us salicylic acid.
Citrus fruits make contain citric acid.
Tropical fruits bring us glycolic acids.

Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy Acids work differently than enzymes. They actually dissolve the cable-like linkage that hold dead cells together. AHA and BHA exfoliation works great to remove dead skin build-up and reveal smoother, healthy skin. Hello Gorgeous makes Triple Action Youth Serum with glycolic and lactic acid along with Hyaluronic Acid for hydration. Alpha Beta Acid Serum uses both alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids for better deeper exfoliation. They both slough, plump and rebuild the skin’s surface to help you win the war on aging.

Winter is Giving You Wrinkles

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:52:23 GMT

When you lose moisture, your skin’s protective barrier begins to crack, making it less able to repair itself. Larger areas of skin on the arms or legs may look like the Sahara Desert, but on the face, cracks turn into wrinkles!

ANSWER: MOISTURE!!!

HERE’S THE HOW, WHEN, AND WHAT TO BEAT OLD MAN WINTER!

You may get keratosis pilaris, really rough dry skin. These affected areas will need exfoliation. A liquid exfoliant like our Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliator or Alpha Beta Acid Serum should be applied first to loosen or dissolve the dead skin build up. Leave on overnight or at least two hours. Next, use a buff puff or our Honey Jojoba Scrub to remove dead cells and rinse with luke-warm water. Apply moisturizer.
Hands and Feet suffer during the cold winter months. Many of our products have dual purposes and the Shea Butter Cleansing Cream is a fantastic heavy-duty moisturizer. Soak and exfoliate your hands and/or feet. Next moisturize with our Shea Butter Cleansing Cream and finally don white cotton gloves or socks just before bedtime. When you wake up, the difference is amazing.
Cleopatra used to bathe in milk because of the lactic acid which helps slough dead skin. Today I recommend adding Triple Action Youth Serum (a combination of lactic and glycolic acid) to our Honey Jojoba Scrub and gently buff your body before you shower. Homemade honey and sugar scrubs made with olive oil or MCT oil are great winter treats to your skin for gentle exfoliation, also. I like to add Pumpkin Enzyme Exfoliator to the blend for an extra kick. Buff the entire body with mixture before you shower. Afterwards, use our wonderful Aloe Body Lotion which absorbs quickly to moisturize.
If you like taking milk baths: fill tub with warm water and add two to four cups of buttermilk. Adding Lavender Oil will fragrance the milk water with a relaxing aroma. Soak for 20 minutes. Drain tub, rinse your body and the tub well. Himalayan Salt and Epsom Salt Baths with your favorite essential oils also aid in healing dry skin during those harsh winter months. Afterwards, apply Aloe Body Lotion!
Use milder liquid soaps like our Aloe Bath Gel. Perfumed soaps are too harsh because of the alcohol and sulfite contents which lead to extreme dryness, which leads to cracks and scales, and the cycle of dryness is never ending.
Your face will need EXTRA moisture in the Winter. And of course, that means the including the super star of humectants: Hyaluronic Acid also known as Sodium Hyaluronate. This natural wonder absorbs 1000 times its weight in moisture and is abundant in our skin when we are young. As we age, we can no longer make as much as needed, so skin begins to dehydrate, thin, and wrinkle. Of course, our moisturizers and night creams as well as our toners have substantial amounts of HA to keep our skin plump and moist. BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE: I also created a new anti-aging serum called Hyaluronic Booster with CBD. This new serum HYDRATES, PLUMPS, AND SQUEALCHES INFLAMMATION. Simply smooth on under your AM or PM creams for a more youthful appearance.
More help for the face is our new Probiotic Stem Cell Serum was designed to aid the skin in rehydration and renewal. It works well under our moisturizers for day and night. I also updated our fabulous Lip Plumper with more hyaluronate and plumping peptides to keep lips from chapping and shrinking this winter.
Another way to hydrate is with lipids! Our skin manufactures a certain amount of oil called squalane when young, but by the age of thirty you are on your own. Essential Fatty Acids to the rescue. They are called essential because your body cannot manufacture them, so they must come from the outside in. That’s why you should be taking omega oil capsules for the health of your internal cells. BUT your skin needs the EFA’s too. My new Ageless CBD Body Oil contains ten fabulous lipids rich in Essential Fatty Acids to rehydrate scaly alligator skin and crepy-looking skin. Light enough to use over the entire body just before getting dressed. Makes skin softy and dewy and young again with no surface residue.
Will drinking lots of water give you that dewy, hydrated look? No, I’m afraid not. While drinking half your weight in ounces is imperative for optimal health, it will not give your skin that extra glow or moisturize the outer surface of your skin. Eating loads of fruits and vegetables will help hydrate from the inside out. During the winter months, we tend to eat more root vegetables which is also helpful since they increase Hyaluronic production. Sugar and alcohol are very dehydrating, so cut back on these during the cold weather season.

ALOE VERA TO THE RESCUE

Aloe Vera is the strongest anti-inflammatory on the planet. That is why you can rub it directly on burns. This miracle plant shuts down inflammation so the skin can begin repairing itself. It is also known for exceptional mucopolysaccharides which are plant sugars that stimulate hyaluronate synthesis, resulting in an increase in water-binding capacity an d viscoelasticity of the skin. That is why we make products with our famous 200% aloe base. With this concentration of beneficial aloe vera, most people see instant moisturizing results.

OLD MAN WINTER

Old man winter does not have to suck all the life and moisture out of your skin. Stock up on our Aloe Vera Treats and follow some of these great tips and your skin will love you this winter!!!!!

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Can Food Give You Wrinkles?

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:41:57 GMT

What do degenerative diseases and wrinkles have in common? The answer is AGE’s (Advanced Glycation End products.)

AGE’s primarily get into your body from the foods you eat, but some are produced by the body. They form a sticky plaque in your brain, nerve tissue, blood vessels, and basically all human tissue including collagen and DNA.

Once consumed anywhere from 10% to 30% of AGE’s are absorbed and damage cannot be fully undone.

They are responsible for:

Sagging Skin
Wrinkles
Pancreatic Damage (which leads to diabetes)
Blood Vessel Damage (which leads to high blood pressure)
Amyloid Proteins & Neurofibril Tangles (which lead to Alzheimer’s, dementia, nerve damage and peripheral neuropathy)
Deafness and Blindness
By-products that can become cancerous

These are serious, destructive molecules that you can avoid to slow down the aging of your face, skin, and internal organs. They occur when you cook food that is high in fat, protein, and sugar at high temperatures without water, as in frying, roasting or grilling. AGE’s occur when sugar molecules attach to protein or fat without an enzyme. If you steam, poach, or boil food with water or cook at lower temperatures, you prevent AGE’s from forming.

ANYTHING BAKED OR FRIED TO A BEAUTIFUL

GOLDEN BROWN IS DEADLY!

Donuts, cakes, crackers, chips, dark colored soda, dark beer, French fries, muffins, caramel toppings, bacon, smoked meats, and a well-done steak are no-nos.

BUT WAIT THERES MORE

What about those internally formed AGE’s? They come from the sugar and carbohydrates you eat! If you have chronically elevated blood sugar levels (from type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome), then you are experiencing the most damage from AGE’s internally. You must reduce your overall sugar load to reduce this inflammation and rapid aging. Here’s how:

Read labels to avoid HFC (high fructose corn syrup) and sugar of any kind because as you will see, it’s in almost everything.
Avoid sugary drinks, even fruit juices.
Minimize consumption of grains, especially wheat and corn.
Learn to cook meats in a crock pot or in a pan with a small amount of water.
Eat loads of salads, raw vegetables, and fresh fruits.
Boil, steam, slow-cook, or stew when cooking everything else.
Avoid processed meats and foods.
Avoid browned, grilled, roasted, caramelized, or fried foods.
Avoid dark colored sodas and beer.
Eat loads of these: kale, collard greens, spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, artichokes, berries, cherries, kiwi, plums, grapes, and beans.
Drink green tea, black tea, white tea, matcha and rooibos tea.
Cook with cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, and cloves.

YOU CAN WIN THE WAR ON AGING AND

WRINKLES FROM THE INSIDE OUT!!!!!!!!!!

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GET HEALTHY SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT!!

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TO EIGHT TIMES FASTER THAN NORMAL

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Winter is Giving You Wrinkles

ANSWER: MOISTURE!!!

HERE’S THE HOW, WHEN, AND WHAT TO BEAT OLD MAN WINTER!

ALOE VERA TO THE RESCUE

OLD MAN WINTER

For More Information

Please Visit Our Shop

Can Food Give You Wrinkles?

ANYTHING BAKED OR FRIED TO A BEAUTIFUL

GOLDEN BROWN IS DEADLY!

BUT WAIT THERES MORE

YOU CAN WIN THE WAR ON AGING AND

WRINKLES FROM THE INSIDE OUT!!!!!!!!!!

HERE'S ANOTHER GREAT WAY TO

﻿ GET HEALTHY SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT!!

ALOE VERA STIMULATES COLLAGEN UP

﻿ TO EIGHT TIMES FASTER THAN NORMAL

SHRINKING LIPS

BOTOX ALTERNATIVE

ARGAN, BABASU, RAPESEED AND LINSEED

GET HEALTHY SKIN FROM THE INSIDE OUT!!

TO EIGHT TIMES FASTER THAN NORMAL