Whether you’re gearing up for a vacation in the sun or heading to a local holiday party, Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes and Pore Perfecting Toner are the perfect companions! The gentle yet effective formula is great for removing makeup, dirt, and impurities without stripping your skin. For under $5 at drugstores, it’s no wonder Dickinson’s is the all-natural, skincare choice for celebrities like Rachel Zoe, Liv Tyler, and the cast of “Glee”.
Dickinson’s Original Witch Hazel Oil Controlling Towelettes
Check out some ways to fit Dickinson’s into your winter beauty routine:
Party Hopping: Toss an individually packaged towelette into your clutch for on-the-go touch ups this New Year’s Eve.
Hangover Helper: Store a box of towelettes in your night stand for those nights when you’re too tired to wash your face.
Cold Weather Cure: Pour Dickinson’s Pore Perfecting Toner into a microwave safe bowl and heat for a minute. Drench a wash cloth into the bowl and drape over your face for a DIY beauty treatment.
New Year’s Resolution: We all know the side effects of working out without removing makeup. Store a box of towelettes in your gym bag or locker to remove makeup in a cinch or freshen up post-Pilates.
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By Genevra Pittman
NEW YORK | Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:31pm EDT
(Reuters Health) – Hispanics shouldn’t assume their darker skin means they can’t get skin cancer, and they should make sure to protect themselves when they’re out in the sun, according to a new report.
In a survey, researchers found Hispanic adults who had lived in the U.S. for longer and had better knowledge of English were more likely to wear sunscreen, as were those with more education and those who talked to their friends and family about health.
But the same people might still not cover up with long-sleeve shirts and pants or seek out shady spots for sun protection — putting them at risk for melanoma, a deadly skin cancer, researchers reported today in the Archives of Dermatology.
There’s a “misunderstanding” among some parts of the population that they’re not at risk for skin cancer, said dermatologist Dr. Elizabeth Tanzi, from the Washington Institute of Dermatologic Laser Surgery in Washington, D.C.
But that “is absolutely unequivocally untrue,” she told Reuters Health.
“All skin types, regardless of how much color you have to your skin, can get skin cancer,” said Tanzi, who was not involved in the new study.
According to the National Cancer Institute, more than 70,000 Americans will get melanoma in 2011. Nearly 8,800 will die of the disease, which is several times more common in whites than in blacks, Asians, or Hispanics.
For the new work, researchers led by Valentina Andreeva at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles analyzed data from a phone survey sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.
That survey, conducted in 2005, asked close to 500 Hispanic participants how often they wore sunscreen or practiced other “sun-safe” behaviors and included questions about their physical health, education, and connections with friends and family.
The surveys also assessed how comfortable participants were with the English language and asked them how long they had been living in the United States.
Out of 496 respondents, 15 percent said they always used sunscreen, compared to about 39 percent who never did. More participants — about 26 percent — said they always stayed in the shade outside on sunny days, and 13 percent always wore long-sleeve shirts, said Andreeva, now at University of Paris XIII in France.
Hispanics who had been in the U.S. for longer or had a greater grasp of English were more likely to use sunscreen, but less likely to wear long-sleeve clothes for sun protection compared to newer immigrants or those who mostly spoke Spanish.
People with more education and those who talked to friends about health said they used sunscreen more often than others. But they also didn’t wear more sun-protective clothing and weren’t any more likely to seek out shade on sunny days.
The researchers noted that some Hispanics may be particularly at risk of skin cancer, including men who have outdoor jobs with lots of sun exposure.
“Both physicians and Hispanic patients feel that these kinds of health behaviors don’t really apply to them because their (cancer) rates are so much lower,” Andreeva told Reuters Health.
While Hispanics have a lower skin cancer risk than whites, she said, when they do get cancer it’s typically caught later on, at a more dangerous stage. That, combined with the growing Hispanic population in the U.S., makes skin protection for this group especially important, she added.
Overall, though, the researchers note that no ethnic group currently meets the sun-protection guidelines.
Tanzi said doctors need to make sure to educate their patients about the risks of sun exposure, even if they assume that everybody knows those risks by now. And researchers need to figure out how to tap into Hispanic social networks to get that message out to people who might not regularly visit a doctor.
Dr. Arturo Dominguez, a dermatologist at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas who wrote a commentary on the study, said it’s important to remember that Hispanics vary widely in their culture, income, and the color of their skin.
While Hispanics who have been in the U.S. for a while might benefit from print and TV campaigns on sun safety, for newer immigrants “those strategies to increase awareness of skin cancer and sun-safe behavior are going to have to focus on those techniques that are used within their own home countries,” such as training lay health workers to share information within communities, he told Reuters Health.
A research letter in the same journal found that blacks may also underestimate their risk of skin cancer and not wear sunscreen, even those who have had severe sunburns. Dr. Pamela Summers of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and colleagues found that among all races, women and those with more education and a higher income were more likely to report using sunscreen.
“Everyone needs to practice sun safety,” said Tanzi. “No one is immune.”
SOURCE: bit.ly/e5SbUW Archives of Dermatology, online July 18, 2011.
One of the best ways to look younger is to have a brow lift. But if you’re looking for an alternative to surgery then read on.
Minor adjustments can be made at the fraction of the cost of a face lift. One of the things that Permanent Cosmetics is about, is turning back the hands of time a bit to restore that rested youthful look; which will have your friends wondering if you’ve had “work done”!
Permanent cosmetics is the future of the beauty industry. Plastic surgeon, dermatologist, and opthamologist, and cosmetic dentist are adding this service to their practice. As they’ve recognized it’s a great complement their work.
The process can be used to enhance your features for those who simply want to look better naturally, or to create the look of perfectly applied make-up for those who don’t want to spend hours in front of the mirror. It is also one of the celebrity beauty secrets as they must look fabulous at a moments notice.
What’s the process?
After an initial consultation the shape and color of your treatment is agreed on between the client and technician and the pigment is placed into the skin accordingly. The whole process for one area takes approximately one hour. The treatment is painless as a topical numbing agent is used throughout the treatment.
How long is the downtime?
You can usually go about your daily routine immediately but some clients experience some swelling and redness which normally subsides within 48 hours. The color will be approximately 40% darker immediately after the procedure and the area may be dry and flaky for 3-7 days after the treatment.
How long will the effects last?
Some pigment will remain in the skin permanently but will gradually fade over time due to the skin natural exfoliation process. It varies from client to client but generally lasts 3 to 5 years. We recommend an annual touch up to maintain color vibrancy.
What if eyebrow or eyeliner styles change?
We would never perform a treatment that is too dramatic or trendy. The idea is to enhance rather than change your features. Colors are chosen to compliment your skin tone, hair and eye color. Colors can be intensified or changed at any time if you wish.
Is there any chance of infection?
The strictest sterilization procedures are adhered to at all times. A new, single use disposable, sterile needle is used for your complete safety. All procedures adhere to OSHA Safety standards.
What about allergic reaction?
Rare but can happen. We perform a patch test.
The Top Ten Reasons to Invest in Permanent Cosmetics
1. Save precious time every day
“Every morning I bless the moment I made the decision to have the Micropigmentation procedures for my lips, eyebrows and eyeliner. My daily makeup routine has become a simple 10-minute touch-up. Compact powder to give luminosity to my face, gloss for a bit of shine on my lips, mascara on my eyelashes, a touch of blush, and I’m ready to face another day.”
2. I don’t want Cinderella to disappear at midnight
“It’s no secret that on a special night we women love to get dressed to the nines. And that also includes our mskeup; we want to look impeccable. Just after dinner, or a quick whirl around the dance floor, it’s time for a visit to the lady’s room, to repair the damage. My friends ask me how my makeup manages to stay intact for so many hours. Micropigmentation is my secret…though I don’t know how long it will be a secret!”
3. I feel more confident, in any situation
“Security and confidence. That, above all, is what Micropigmentation has given me. In my leisure time, when I’m on holiday, or on the weekend, the last thing I want to do is worry about how I look. Since I had mu Micropigmentation procedure, I enjoy my moments of relaxation, secure in the knowledge that I look my best.”
4. Convenience every morning
“Getting out of the shower and facing myself in the mirror every morning is no longer a dilemma. At least my lips, eyebrows and eyeliner are subtly drawn, in a natural and elegant way, making my features more expressive. This fact makes me feel proud of myself and I start every day with a smile. And all thanks to Micropigmentation.”
5. Impeccable at every business meeting
“An image is worth more than a thousand years. Anyone who, like me, spends their entire day making sales visits, knows just how true, and at times cruel, this saying is, especially for women. Your image must be impeccable at all times. Micropigmentation helps me achieve this. For me, it has been a liberation.”
6. No more trouble applying makeup
“I have never been a great expert in cosmetics, I simply told myself makeup is just not for me. I don’t have it, I don’t want it. Then, I had my beautician give me a Micropigmentation procedure on my lips, eyebrows and eyeliner. Of course, now the hardest part is already done (the design), with a few basic notions of makeup, everything is much simpler. Now, I just love to put on my makeup.”
7. My vision is not what it used to be
“A few years ago my vision began to dim and my hands were not as steady as they used to me, so I stopped wearing makeup. Before, I never left the house without my war paint! Of course, I didn’t feel as confident as I used to. Last year, my daughters gave me the best birthday present ever: a Micropigmentation procedure on my lips. Happy with the results, I went on to have my eyebrows and eyeliner done…I was again proud to appear in public. For me, it’s priceless…”
8. After a two-hour tennis match, my appearance is still perfect
“How is it possible that after a tennis match, and before the sauna and a relaxing shower, my appearance is absolutely perfect? That’s exactly what my friends are wondering. I know, though, they don’t ask me. Micropigemtnation is the solution to the mystery and it will remain a mystery. Woman stuff. Thanks to Micropigmentation, playing sports does not destroy my makeup.”
9. I don’t have any time to spend on any type of maintenance
“The Truth is I love going to the salon. The problem is with work, my children, the house…I have less and less time. Micropigmentation takes just three hours every few weeks. Now ,y weekly visit to my beautician can be used to really “pamper” my face, or spend time on a relaxing body massage. I never imagined this treatment would be so easy to maintain. To look pretty doesn’t mean spending extra time.”
10. The cost per month is insignificant
“My sister told me off! How could I spend so much money on having Micropigmentation procedure? But when I did a few calculations, dividing the cost of the treatment by the 24 months which, at the least, it will last, without any additional cost, I showed her that it was the same as she spent every month on her manicures. Now, we’re both convinced that Micropigmentation has been the best investment we’ve ever made in our appearance.”
For more information and to schedule a confidential consultation please contact me at: tayelorkennedy@tayelorkennedy.com
Thank you to Mei-Cha for providing the testimonies.
I’ve been using this oil for a few months now and it’s really amazing. The oil is derived from the Moringa Tree in Africa. After such a long and brutal winter, it was great treat for moisturizing and prepping my dry feet for sandal season, moisturizing my body skin, hair, and a great cuticle treatment. The benefits of this oil are many, and the results are good but it does take a little time to notice
Camilla Barungi is the founder of the Moringa Oil. Barungi, an entrepreneur and model, and has a degree in Biochemistry from San Jose University in California. She was born in Kampala, Uganda. One of her earliest memories is of the Moringa tree in her backyard from which she picked leaves to make tea. In fact, she’s been hearing about Moringa for as long as she can remember—from her grandmother, who would give her herbal cures for many ailments; from extended friends and family, who would extol the ageless wonders of organic treatments; and later, from scientific journals that provided irrefutable research on the benefits.
African Moringa Oil
Moringa oil is antioxidant-rich cosmetic oil with a nutty aroma. Organically grown moringa seeds are cold-pressed into this gold-hued oil. It’s highly stable oil with a very long shelf life. It claims to normalize and balance the skin; gently exfoliates, softens, clarifies and brightens. It has antibacterial, anti-pollutant, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. A few drops massaged into cleaned moistened skin will help diminish fine lines and wrinkles, will improve acne, psoriasis, eczema and other skin irritations. It dissolves readily with other creams and is very versatile.
To learn more and to order Moringa Oil, visit: www.africanmoringa.com
Photo and product information provided by: African Moringa.
Essential Oils have many uses. They can be used for cooking, skin and bodycare, weight management, cleaning, or first aid. If you’ve ever squeezed a lemon, or an orange, the liquid that comes out is essential oil. Discover the facts of nature’s living energy.
Essential Oils for Everyday Beauty and Wellness
1. Essential oils are highly concentrated and far more potent than dried herbs.
2. The distillation process is what makes essential oils so concentrated. It often requires an entire plant or more to produce a single drop of distilled essential oil.
3. Essential oils are different from vegetable oils such as corn oil, peanut oil, and olive oil. They are not greasy and do not clog the pores like many vegetable oils can.
4. Vegetable oils can become oxidized and rancid over time and are not antibacterial.
5. Most essential oils are powerful antimicrobials and cannot go rancid.
6. Essential oils are mosaics of hundreds-or even thousands-of different chemicals. Any given oil may contain anywhere from 80-300 or more different chemical (non-synthetic) constituents.
7. Essential oils can be distilled or extracted in different ways that have dramatic effects on their chemistry and medicinal action.
8. Oils derived from a second or third distillation of the same plant material are obviously not going to be as potent as oils extracted during the first distillation.
9. Oils that are subjected to high heat and pressure have a distinctly simpler (and inferior) profile of chemical constituents, since excessive heat and temperature fractures and breaks down many of the delicate aromatic compounds within the oil-some of which are responsible for its therapeutic action.
10. Oils that are steam distilled are far different from those that are solvent extracted.
11. A great concern in the essential oils industry is the fact that some are adulterated, engineered, or “extended” with the use of synthetic chemicals.
12. An example of adulterated oils is the fact that frankincense can be extended with colorless, odorless solvents such as diethylphthalate or dipropylene glycol. The only way to distinguish the “authentic” from the “adulerated” is to subject the essential oil to rigorous analytical testing using state-of-the-art gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and NMR (nuclear magnetic resonance). However, even gas chromatography doesn’t identify a natural chemical from a synthetic one.
13. Unfortunately, a large percentage of essential oils marketed in the US fall in the adulterated category. When you understand the world of synthetic oils as well as low-grade oils cut with synthetic chemicals, you realize why unsuspecting people with their untrained noses don’t know the difference.
14. Check the labels of any oils you buy. If they list more ingredients than the essential oil or refuse to list their ingredients, don’t buy it for therapeutic (health) use. It has been adulterated if a cheaper oil has been added to “stretch” the use or, even worse, a synthetic has been added to lower the cost and extend the life.
15. Different Models to use essential oils: The English model advocates diluting a small amount of essential oil in a vegetable oil and massaging the body for the purpose of relaxation and relieving stress. The French model prescribes the ingestion and neat (undiluted) topical application of therapeutic-grade essential oils. The German model focuses on inhalation of essential oils. Research has shown that the effect of fragrance and aromatic compounds on the sense of smell can exert strong effects on the brain-especially on the hypothalamus (the hormone command center of the body) and limbic system (the seat of emotions).
16. Some essential oils high in sequiterpenes, such as myrrh, sandalwood, cedarwood, vetiver, Melissa, and frankincense, can dramatically increase oxygenation and activity in the brain. This may directly improve the function of many systems of the body.
17. To balance mood and emotions, induce weight loss, or increase growth hormone secretion inhalation of essential oils might be preferred over topical application.
18. Topical application of oils will produce better results in the case of spinal or muscle injuries.
19. The ability of essential oils to act on both the mind and the body is what makes them truly unique among natural therapeutic agents.
20. The fragrance of some essential oils can be very stimulating-both psychologically and physically.
21. The fragrance of other essential oils may be calming and sedating, to helping to overcome anxiety or hyperactivity.
~Information provided by Young Living
For more information e-mail me at: kennedy2011@youngliving.org
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Spring has finally arrived!!! And, it’s time to get serious about looking fabulous in your skinny sexy clothes! The best way to make certain that you’re radiant is to exfoliate your body from head to toe at a minimum of three times per week. This is the first step in obtaining supple sexy skin. You could head to the spa and treat yourself to a full day of pampering, or you could head to the cosmetics department where there are countless luxurious name brand spa products that line the shelves that will zap your dull skin and rejuvenate your skin.
When I don’t have time to go the spa, I look to my kitchen cabinet to replenish and nourish my skin. My favorite homegrown treatment for an invigorating shower is to mix 2 cups of sugar with my shower gel and a few drops of essential oil such as juniper oil. Another homegrown option is a twenty minute soak in the tub with 2 cups of Epsom or dead sea salt, baking soda and a about 10 drops of essential oil such as geranium, orange, tangerine or lavender this spa bath treatment will exfoliate and draw out excess water from your body. Follow your bath with a quick lukewarm rinse in the shower. Both of these treatments will make you feel invigorated.
Finish the beauty treatment by wrapping your skin in a nice mango scented body butter and top it off with a sheer shimmer in a puff like, champagne classic by Benefit cosmetics. I like this one because it’s reasonably priced and you don’t need to worry about spilling the powder all over the bathroom vanity. Oh, did I just give myself away?!!! For those of you looking to add a tan as well as a bit of sparkle, NARS cosmetics has Body Glow, a lightly scented, moisturizing Tahitian oil that will add shimmer and a light tan.
So, you know what to do the next time you just want to add an extra dash of sassiness to your look, or you’ve got an important event to attend and want to kick it up a notch!
To order the essential oils mentioned above, visit, www.youngliving.org/kennedy2011
Cheers!
Tayelor
I had the opportunity to ask Dr. Emily Altman about what is the best solution to clear the skin of scaring and hyperpigmentation.
According to WebMD (2010), the definition of Hyperpigmentation is: skin that has had an increase in melanin, the substance in the body that is responsible for color (pigment). Certain conditions, such as pregnancy or Addison’s disease (decreased function of the adrenal gland), may cause a greater production of melanin and hyperpigmentation. Exposure to sunlight is a major cause of hyperpigmentaion, and will darken already hyperpigmented areas.
Hyperpigmentation can also be caused by various drugs, including some antibiotics, antiarrhythmics, and antimalaria drugs.
Hyperpgmentation Before and After
Dr. Emily Atman says this:
There are a number of different skin treatments for hyperpigmentation that would be a good place to start as treatment. Most often we start with a hydroquinone preparation, but the efficacy does depend on the reason for the hyperpigmentation. Melasma, even though a stubborn skin condition, does better with a hydroquinone and sunblock than let’s say post-inflammatory pigmentation from acne or a rash. That one is more difficult to treat. Several other treatments that are used in conjunction with a hydroquinone are retinoids and azelaic acid.
The most important thing about treating hyperpigmentation or melasma is that a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 50 or above needs to be used every day to prevent further darkening of the hyperpigmented skin areas. Also these medications are not intended for pregnant women, who often get hyperpigmentation due to hormones.
As far as scars are concerned, if it is just a discoloration, the same approach is used initially. If a scar is actually a change in skin texture, there are laser procedures to treat those.
Thank you for your time Dr. Altman. It has been a pleasure.
The spring season is within reach, and many of us are looking for ways to refresh, and enhance our appearance. Exercise, high quality supplements, and a well balance eating plan is the number one way to keep a youthful glow, and non-invasive cosmetic facial surgery is another.
The Liquid Facelift is gaining popularity as it has no downtime, and can be done on your lunch hour. The side effects may include bruising, or minimal swelling. Juvederm® XC is a Hyaluronic acid is the body’s own moisturizer, but diminishes with age. Thus, the skin wrinkling occurs due to the loss of internal water. Juvederm® is currently the only FDA approved filler, and the results last up to a year. For optimal results, Botox® may be used. Strategically using Botox® extends the life of the filler in areas of the face that show the most expression, such as the eyes, and between the brows.
The cost of the liquid lift ranges between $600.00 – $800.00 for the first injection, and $450.00 per injection thereafter.
Candidates for the Juvederm® rejuvenation facelift vary. Usually younger patients achieve the best results, but ultimately, it is the condition of the dermis, (connective tissue that makes up the elasticity in skin), that’s the conductor on how the results turn out. If the skin is extremely wrinkled, it is probably best to opt for a full surgical facelift.
Be well,
Tayelor
For more information, and to find a board certified doctor, visit, www.juvederm.com
Reb’l Fleur is the first fragrance from Grammy Award winner Rihanna!
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Win Rihanna's New Fragrance ~ Reb'l Fleur
Contest ends, Tuesday, March 1st.
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Reb'l Fleur
Reb’l Fleur was created by master perfumers Caroline Sabas and Marypierre Julien. Sabas and Julien bottled Rihanna’s fun and sassy personality, with the aroma of her home, the island Barbados. Plums, red berries, and juicy ripe peaches are the top notes. Floral hibiscus, violet, tuberose, and coconut water are the heart. The base notes of vanilla, amber, patchouli, and musk are the final notes in Reb’l Fleur.
Reb’l Fleur is available at Macy’s. The 3.4 0z Eau de Parfum retails for $59.00, the 1.7 is $49.00, and the body lotion is $30.00.
Photo and product information is provided by LSZ Communications.
