Part II: Techniques for Mature Skin Care

Having a skincare routine is important for both men and women of any age. It’s never too late to take a close look at what your skin needs. If you are looking into ways to care for you mature skin with NeriumAD and other methods, check out these techniques for mature skin care: 

Sleep with a humidifier 

While mature skin has its advantages, a common problem with this skin type is dryness. Especially during winter months, religious moisturizing may not even be enough. You should look into using a different strategy—sleeping with a humidifier may be the key to getting your mature skin to hold moisture. Sleeping with a humidifier will help you wake up looking refreshed with moisture that can last all day. 

Adventurous anti-aging

Mature skin is great for experimenting, as this skin type tends to be more stable without the same concerns as the more unpredictable skin of those in their teens and twenties. Developing skin types will be more prone to blemishes and oiliness, making it problematic at times to try new products or strategies. Skincare experts suggest trying out one new product at a time so that if your skin does not react well, you know exactly which product is the culprit. Mature skin is often less temperamental, meaning you can be more adventurous with your anti-aging when you don’t have to worry as much about blemishes. While you can use these strategies with any type of skin, mature skin will be more flexible to rotate moisturizers, layer peels and masks, and using anti-aging strategies that adolescent skin may not be able to handle. 

However, you don’t always have to take risks when it comes to addressing the signs of aging. No matter your age or comfort level, I always suggest NeriumAD for any skin type that is concerned with the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Since NeriumAD is safe for use on skin at any age, the only “adventurous” aspects of NeriumAD are the results and the technology that this cream uses to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The only product of its kind to contain Nerium oleander extract, procured with advanced extraction technology, NeriumAD has impressed in clinical trials and with consumers of all ages. For a rejuvenated, youthful look, NeriumAD is the product for you. 

Richer cleansers

Cleansing is important at any age, but mature skin will want to use a richer cleanser than others. Mature skin cleansers should feel oilier, as acne is less of a concern for this type of skin. This is one of the easiest ways those with mature skin can care for their skin, along with NeriumAD.

These are just some of the ways you can work towards better skincare. Stay tuned for more skincare tips for mature skin!

Tackling the 5 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions: Part II

New Year’s is a time of renewal and rebirth, when you see packed gyms and picked-over vegetable aisles more than other times of the year. In our last post, we talked about the common goals of exercise, dieting, and an improved appearance along with tips for reaching these goals, such as introducing healthy habits gradually and user friendly products like NeriumAD. Keep reading for the last two common resolutions and tips for keeping up with your goals this year. 

4.            Quitting smoking

As a common bad habit, I often have clients telling me they want to finally quit smoking this year. There’s no one best way to quit smoking, so perhaps after trying a method without success, such as patches, going cold-turkey, cutting down gradually, or  medication, look into something different. Quitting smoking is a great goal, so keep at it! 

5.            More time with loved ones

Whether it’s your significant other, family, or friends, many want to spend more time with loved ones for their resolution. Try planning regular time together, such as weekly date nights and family nights, monthly dinners, or whatever works for your relationship.

No matter what your New Year’s goal is this time, there are some important things to keep in mind so that yours don’t fall in the category of the estimated 92% of resolutions that fail. Before resolutions even fail, there are common issues with resolutions that make them difficult to keep: 

·         Over-ambition

The most common source of a failed resolution is over-ambition. If you decide to go from couch potato to body builder, it’s easy to either get burned out or frustrated that it’s so difficult to keep your resolution. The nature of resolutions cause people to think that their habits must change drastically starting January 1^st. Taking smaller steps make a habit easier to keep. 

When starting an activity, people often picture an end goal when making their resolution—like getting six-pack abs. But when this doesn’t happen immediately, it can be disheartening. Try a resolution that involves reasonable goals and extensions after you reach those goals. Or if you have a general goal, focus on smaller aspects and then expand your routine. 

For example, in my last post, I mentioned the goal of improving appearance. Take the easiest steps first, like integrating NeriumAD into your bedtime routine for those that hate seeing fine lines and wrinkles every time they look in the mirror. A simple nightly application of this one-of-a-kind product, the only to contain Nerium oleander extract, can give encouraging results. Developing a habit that helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles can help stick to your goal—it’s hard to make a habit with a method like seeing a dermatologist, since finding the time and available appointments doesn’t always work out regularly. Once you have this habit down, you can look into other avenues of appearance like wardrobe or hair care. 

Check back soon for our last installment of this series, where we’ll look at more reasons why resolutions fail and tips for keeping them.

Why Does Skin Get Irritated?

Before I changed my skincare regimen, I often dealt with skin redness. I thought that perhaps there was something else wrong with my skin, but the problem was actually my daily habits. It took several changes to my routine, including the addition of NeriumAD, to get my skin back to normal.

Unless you have a specific medical explanation for irritation or you’ve recently spent time in the sun, irritation is often caused by issues with your skin’s protective barrier. Your skin can easily become dry, red, itchy, or otherwise irritated when this barrier is damaged. 

-Hot showers

Hot showers, especially long ones, can take a toll on your skin. Hot temperatures can soften your skin’s natural oils, which showers and baths can then strip away. One issue is that damaged skin is not always recognized as such. You may notice that after getting out of the shower, your skin may be shiny or red. This is sometimes mistaken for that “squeaky clean” feeling after washing thoroughly, but this could actually be skin that is damaged. Habitual hot showers may lead to dryness as well. For most people, lukewarm is the ideal water temperature.

-Harsh products 

After using harsher products like chemical peels or chemical exfoliation, some see skin redness or irritation a sign that it is working. While this depends on the product, it may actually be that the product is damaging your skin. Trying out gentle products is may be a better route.

-Over scrubbing

When I dealt with acne as a teen, I sometimes thought that scrubbing harder or longer would clean my skin better. By the end, I’d be shiny and red. I also overused a mechanical exfoliation brush in my attempts to scrub my blemishes away. Problem is, I scrubbed away good skin oils and the protective as well, which just left my skin vulnerable to more problems. 

-Too many products

I also thought that when it came to treating my skin, more was better. Cleansers, exfoliators, masks, peels, serums, moisturizers, anti-aging creams—when used correctly, these can be great tools, but using too many products is sometimes just too much for your skin to handle. I wanted to use everything every day and as many times a day as I could. It totally wrecked my skin. 

Now I’ve cut it down to a gentle cleanser, sunscreen, wrinkle cream, and moisturizer as needed. The biggest change came with switching out my anti-aging arsenal of sub-par products with one daily product that really works—NeriumAD. It’s gentle enough to use every day, but gives big results. Containing Nerium oleander extract, NeriumAD is the only product that worked to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and it’s safer for my skin than all the chemical peels and serums I was using.  

Your DIY Guide to a More Spectacular Holiday Season

My family and I love this time of year, but our favorite part of the holidays is trading tips on how to enjoy the season without the added effort. One way we alleviate stress during December is through gifting one another NeriumAD. Here are some of our tried-and-true strategies for celebrating in ways that are fuss-free and fabulous:

-Handmade and homemade gifts leave a lasting impression

Handmade gifts will not only have the people on your shopping list smiling, they can also be budget-friendly. Pot some of your favorite low-maintenance plants and include gift tags (no wrapping necessary.) Use mason jars for jellies, jams, or your go-to homemade cookie mix, even hot chocolate makings! Sprinkle the top of your cocoa powder mixture with chocolate chips and marshmallows for a festive touch. Adorn your mason jars with a brightly colored holiday bow, a gift tag, and skip shopping for friends, neighbors and co-workers this year. They’ll love the thought that went into the gift, and you’ll love spending less time at the mall.

-Spice up your holiday baking with ease

By adding a little bit of innovation in your holiday baking, you can increase the wow factor while simultaneously making your cooking agenda simpler.

• For out of town guests, save time by utilizing the make-ahead method. Google “easy make ahead recipes” and discover a number of crowd-pleasing dishes like quiche. Quiche works perfectly for breakfast, lunch or as a dinner entree. Use fresh spices or add chopped prosciutto to liven up any quiche recipe.
• Red and green food coloring will add a festive touch to your classic deviled eggs recipe. After your peeled hardboiled eggs are cut in half and yolks are set aside, fill 2 small drinking glasses, each with 1 cup of water and a teaspoon of vinegar. Add 8-9 drops of red or green food coloring to each glass. Dye your egg whites to the desired shade (add more food coloring for darker hues,) air dry them on a paper towel and follow the remainder of your deviled eggs recipe as you normally would. Impress your guest with ease using this tiny twist on a traditional holiday appetizer.

-Give the gift of NeriumAD 

As many families do, we have a tradition each Christmas Eve where each of us are allowed to unwrap one gift. We permit the children to unwrap pajamas, house slippers, Christmas-themed DVDs, or other items that will be relevant to the evening. However, the adults in our family take charge of the content of our Christmas Eve presents. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment is a favorite among my parents, sisters, brothers, and even our extended family. Our aunts and uncles are thrilled to escape the trap of being “surprised” by socks and sleepwear because they know that NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment will have their skin well on its way to boasting a more youthful glow by New Year’s Eve. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment fights the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, soothes redness, and balances out the appearance of uneven skin tone. Unwrapping NeriumAD on Christmas Eve has the young-at-heart in our family ready to embrace the New Year without stress or anxiety over aging skin.

Share your holiday DIY tips below, and have a very merry Christmas, from my family to yours!

Your New Year’s Eve Party Made Easier

When New Year’s Eve begins approaching, I almost always have a party to plan and host. The party itself should be the greatest of my worries, but the way I look is undeniably at the forefront of my mind. Especially when it comes to the appearance of my skin! Thank goodness I have NeriumAD to assist me in the skincare department. Here are party planning tips and more information on NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment- the one product that is guaranteed to reduce any stress you might be feeling over putting your best face forward while embracing 2014.

-Alleviate anxiety over your skin’s appearance with NeriumAD

You’re planning to break in your new heels and cook with abandon for two days. Why not focus on the appearance of your skin preemptively? Start out the new year by beckoning a youthful glow that you’ll be proud to boast at any party, all year long. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment is the anti-aging solution that you’ll swear is a New Year’s miracle. Its patented formula will rejuvenate your skin, combat the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and tighten loose or sagging skin. Your investment in NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment comes with a money back guarantee and is a surefire way to allow you to focus on party planning, incoming guests and relishing the upcoming opportunities of the New Year.

-Clean up beautifully by giving yourself the gift of a steam mop

Sure, Christmas is over and we aren’t technically supposed to be “gifting” ourselves anything as of now. However, my tile floors seem to collect stains with a quickness that I’d say is impressive, to say the least. Jell-O mold residue, dog hair, chocolate, and far-from-welcome “mystery smudges” adorn my kitchen daily. My solution? Invest in a steam mop- my most valuable kitchen cleanup tool for years now. A steam mop cleans up 99% of stains without endless amounts of effort or harsh chemicals. My friends and neighbors can’t believe how spotless my tile is, and I love knowing that post-holiday clean up is far from stressful.

-Include party games that are intriguing

My friends and I left beer pong and drinking games behind long, long ago, but we still love an interactive experience to keep the night going. Our favorite party game is something we call “Who am I?”

Have guests write a singe name on a small piece of scrap paper. This person can be a pop icon, a historical figure, etc. Our last game involved “Martha Stewart,” “Gumby,” and “Christopher Columbus.” Guests tape the scrap paper to their foreheads (I know this sounds silly, but it was so much fun to see our friend Kevin labeled as “Martha Stewart” the entire evening!) and everyone sits in a circle. Each guest takes turns asking “yes or no” questions about who they are. “Am I alive?” “Am I notorious?” “Am I an artist?” The first to figure out whose name they have been assigned wins!

Loving these tips for the New Year? I am thrilled to embrace 2014 with you and share tips for health, wellness and lovelier living. Stay tuned and thanks for reading!