The Most Commonly Believed Beauty Myths

Many beauty and style habits are built on tradition rather than truth. After hearing some commonly believed myths over and over, I’d like to get the word out. Keep reading to find out how you can bust common beauty myths by using a single razor blade and NeriumAD: 

When shaving, a razor with more blades means a better shave.

Most of the razors available today come with three to five blades. It makes sense to believe that more blades mean a razor will shave more efficiently. Multiple blades help get a shave really close to the skin. However, it’s a common misconception that a close shave is a smooth shave. The close shave you get from multiple razors can cause irritation and bumps, and takes away valuable moisture from shaved skin. 

To get the best shave around, it’s most important that your razor is new. Using one new blade, rather than multiple dull blades, will result in smoother skin. A great shaving routine: soak skin in a warm bath, exfoliate, and apply shaving cream (or, if you’re at a loss, hair conditioner) before using your sharp blade. Exfoliation helps get dead skin cells out of the way, giving your razor better access. 

In order to see a difference with wrinkles, you have to book an appointment. 

I hear complaints all the time about how men and women alike take issue with their wrinkles and fine lines, but don’t want to keep up regular appointments with a doctor. It’s true that once you start seeing a doctor for anti-wrinkle procedures, you will likely have to keep up a regular routine of visiting the office. 

However, it is not true that you have to see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon in order to see results. You have to try something different in order to see results. If you look at the ingredients of common drugstore and other anti-wrinkle products, you’ll see much of the same. The ingredient you should be looking for? NAE-8 extract from the Nerium oleander plant.  The plant has been used in herbal medicine since ancient times, but has only recently been utilized in a modern product thanks to an advanced extraction technique.  The only product to improve the appearance of wrinkles using Nerium oleander is NeriumAD, a one-of-a-kind cream that can help reduce the look of wrinkles and fine lines. It’s just a simple step to add to your beauty routine—no appointments or drastic procedures necessary. 

These are just a few of the many beauty misconceptions out there. Stay tuned for another installment of commonly believed beauty myths.

How to Impress: Tips for Enhancing Your Entrance During the Holidays

When it comes to corporate get-togethers and holiday parties, you’ll want to get a head start on your image for upcoming events. Prepare your skin for soirees preemptively by securing an anti-aging skin care solution. Fight the signs of aging with NeriumAD (read on to find out how,) and be sure and glean from the additional tips below to enhance your entrance:

-Accent your skin’s appearance with NeriumAD 

Any holiday gathering, whether you are entertaining guests or attending as a guest can be especially stressful if you’re feeling like the appearance of your skin is lackluster. Drastic measures like Botox and procedures that require anesthesia may tempt you… and don’t get me wrong- you do deserve a little bit of skin therapy this holiday season. However, resist the urge to go under the knife or risk your health in any way. If you are feeling self-conscious about fine lines and wrinkles, kick those worries to the curb by nourishing your skin with NeriumAD, starting now. NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment delivers real results that are noticeable with the first few weeks of application. Dare to deter the distraction of feeling uneasy about the appearance of your skin. Utilize NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment to combat the chapped, red skin that winter winds bring, to revitalize the appearance of your face, and to beckon your skin’s naturally youthful glow. Any entrance will be improved with the assistance of NeriumAD- not just during the holidays, but year-round.

-Get a sensible amount of sleep

Sleep deprivation is one thing that doesn’t dazzle any guest or improve any appearance or conversation. In order to leave an impression that is desirable, avoid looking and feeling tired by getting plenty of extra sleep the night before your event. A few extra Zzzzzs will have you feeling revived, focused and leave your skin and body rejuvenated.

-Dry-clean only 

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so leave laundering your event outfit to a professional. Resist the temptation to wash and iron your own ensemble, which could lead to disaster. Drop your dry cleaning off a few days early to make sure your clothing is available for pick up well before the big day. You’ll be happy you didn’t risk ruining a garment to save a few dollars and your clothes will look pristine, leaving you more time to focus on enjoying yourself.

Whether you are striving to be the host or the hostess with “the mostest” this holiday season, or simply intent or looking and feeling your best as a guest, these tips will keep you from floundering for ways to make a favorable entrance. Happy Holidays!

Bad Beauty and Style Advice: Common Myth #2

Bad advice is everywhere. To stick out from the crowd, it’s important to separate the good advice from the bad. In my last post, I started a conversation about common beauty and style mistakes that, without a person’s knowledge, can add years of age to their look, and how NeriumAD can help. Let’s take a look at another common myth that can age your appearance:

Myth #2: You have to dress and look your age.

Well, this is a half myth. Sure, not everyone should be wearing neon tube tops and muscle shirts. Not that this always looks attractive. But, you shouldn’t dress in a style that is drab or outdated because of perceptions about what age should wear what, as this is unflattering as well. No matter what a person’s age is, the wrong clothes will add years to your appearance. Those who divide clothes into categories of old and young rather than flattering and unflattering not only limit their wardrobe, but may just look older than they are in an effort not to wear anything too “young.” There’s a much simpler way to go about this. You should also dismiss any expectation to completely ignore any other insecurity about your appearance just because of an expectation to “look” your age. Everyone ages differently, and you need to do what makes you happy. As long as you’re not ignoring the person you are on the inside, there’s nothing wrong with self-improvement.

 Correction: Think in terms of body shape, personal style, and situation.

  Don’t limit yourself by making a hard and fast rule out of dressing according to age ranges. After a little experimentation, you may even find yourself surprised after trying on clothes you thought were off limits. The key is to choose clothes that are appropriate for the situation and fit you well. In fact, you could say that choosing clothes that flatter your shape is more important than style. The basics like black dresses, neutral slacks, and other everyday pieces are always in style if they fit well. To build up your wardrobe from there, forget about dressing according to any sort of type. Just pick out what you like. Wearing clothes that aren’t “you” brings down your comfort and confidence, which others will notice. Nothing’s more flattering than clothes that fit both your body and your personality, and owning your outfit will put a youthful skip in your step. Lastly, pick clothes that are right for the situation. For example, if you go out for drinks right after work, take off that modest office cardigan to show off your trendy yet tasteful blouse in your favorite shade of bold red.

 Concerning mature skincare, you will also want to go with the option that is the most emotionally and physically flattering for you—measures like facelifts or Botox aren’t for everyone, and may require a bit of a time commitment. I usually recommend a product that produces real results without requiring any scheduling in your appointment book: NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment. This is not your typical face cream that will promise miracles and produce disappointment. NeriumAD impressed in clinical trials, using Nerium oleander’s powerful anti-aging properties to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with just one application a day. Great-looking skin is the perfect accessory to your lively, flattering wardrobe, allowing you to look as youthful on the outside as you feel on the inside.

Upstage Your Competition with this Season’s Secrets to Enhancing Your Career

Competing in the corporate world is a challenge that requires strategic action. Regardless of whether you are dressing in order to get the job you want or to keep the job you have, elevate your confidence and capabilities with this season's secrets to alluring with ease and maintaining an appearance that leads to success.

Saturate your skin with confidence

With age comes experience, but nobody wants to appear to be older and wiser.  Wisdom is something that you can demonstrate throughout you career. Your age is something that can relatively be left up to the imagination of others, but only if you rely on a highly effective anti-aging face cream that delivers noticeable results. Allow NeriumAD to transform your skin over time by making it an essential component of your skin care regimen.

 
NeriumAD’s Age-Defying Treatment is infused with a patented NAE-8 extract, which is derived from the Nerium oleander plant and harnesses the plant’s natural anti-aging properties. Scientifically formulated to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, NeriumAD has the potential to nourish your skin and begin banishing the signs of aging. Applying NeriumAD Day Cream in the morning promotes self-assuredness, more luminous skin and a brighter outlook.

Scrimp on spritzing your favorite fragrance

Even if your high school sweetheart or lifelong love couldn’t (or still can’t) get enough of your signature scent, your office mates can and will, quickly. Elevators, cubicles and break rooms are no place to show off your undeniably good taste when it comes to fragrances. Refrain from overpowering the workplace with cologne or perfume. Before leaving the house, spray the scent once or twice into the air and stand under or walk through the mist rather than applying it directly to your skin. Doing so will allow your colleagues to breathe easier and alleviate you of risking getting socially snubbed due to over-indulgence.

Stay ahead with a haircut that inspires envy

Almost all of the illustrious hair salons in your area earn their reputation through rigorously training their students with precision and standards of excellence.  

Aveda, Redken, Paul Mitchell and various other famous names educate their soon-to-be-stylists at schools that may be located within driving distance from your house or work place. If your mornings in the mirror are spent analyzing your split-ends, redeem your workplace appearance by scheduling a haircut that will rival your superior’s stylist’s endeavors. Search your city for salon schools and book with a student who boasts an upcoming graduation date in lieu of a diploma.  Emerging students are equipped with the most recent knowledge of current trends and techniques. In addition to being flanked with hovercraft professors who leave no room for error, students will tame your tresses for a fraction of the price, all the while making certain that for you, the arena of modern day personal style will be a non-compete when it comes to career advancement.

Presentation often preemptively secures or dismantles your chances of success, but thankfully, it is a part of the perception of your workplace performance that you have control over. Whether you are interviewing or intent on never leaving the job you love, safeguard your opportunities with these tips on maintaining an appearance that leads to success. 

Exciting Technological Advancements in Beauty and Skin Care

Many exciting technological advancements hit the news every day, and a large number of them are in beauty and skin care. Methods using chemistry, engineering, biology, and other scientific disciplines can give beauty products a technological edge. Take a look at the latest technological advancements in beauty and skin care:

Shade matching

In the world of makeup, the hottest shade right now is the smart shade. Blushes, lip colors, and even foundations now come in a form that matches the right shade for you. The way this works depends on the product, but most will contain a type of chameleon pigment, which goes on white and then adjusts to coordinate with your skin tone. If you have a color matching foundation, you can even find products that will adjust after application to coordinate with your blush and other makeup.

Going electric

Bob Dylan did it—why not skincare? More and more products are hitting the shelves that utilize the power of electricity, like electronic skincare brushes. These brushes use a rotating or pulsating action to cleanse the skin of impurities, priming the skin for cleansing, moisturizing, or whatever skincare routine works for you.

Drawbacks to this type of product can be the bulkiness and the price. A top notch electric skincare brush will be rather pricey, so you need to consider whether this is worth adding to your routine. They can also be difficult to store in your bathroom space or travel with, so be aware of how much prime real estate you have available to avoid overcrowding.

Extraction methods

The sad truth is that many incredible beauty product ingredients are out in nature right now, but we lack any effective way of extracting them from the source. Oftentimes, typical extraction methods cannot procure ingredients from plants and other natural sources without damaging them, taking away what makes that ingredient so special or powerful.

However, the good news is that extraction methods are improving, and a few products are now available that contain hard-to-reach ingredients in quality form. For example, skin cream NeriumAD contains Nerium oleander extract. This ingredient has been used therapeutically for centuries, but has always been held back by damaging extraction methods. NeriumAD’s advanced extraction technique preserves Nerium oleander’s powerful qualities, resulting in the improved appearance of wrinkles and fine lines—an amazing way that science and nature can work together to enhance the benefits found in the natural world.