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July 30, 2019 by Sue 2 Comments

NYR Organic’s Hand Treatment Serum Is Not For Everyone

Frankincense Intense™ Hand Treatment Serum visibly smooths, firms and evens skin tone on your hands
to help you age well!

If you are a woman of a certain age, you know two things will give away your age besides your face. Your neck and your hands. Are you beginning to notice lines, wrinkles and age spots, also known as liver spots-ugh! or hyperpigmentation on your hands? My fair skin is more prone to aging, and I can tell you I’ve wished white gloves would come back in style more than once. Well, maybe there’s a better solution! I can’t promise your hands will look 10 years younger, but you may stop thinking about wearing white gloves. Neal’s Yard Remedies new Frankincense Intense™ Hand Treatment Serum is the Rolls Royce of hand treatments and is clinically proven to firm and hydrate skin, and reduce the appearance of age spots! And like the Rolls Royce, it may not be for everyone.

Smooths

You will notice a visibly smoother appearance of lines and wrinkles after the first use! Restoring ribose reduces lines and wrinkles, while sodium hyaluronate acts as a moisture magnet.

Firms

Reviving narcissus extract visibly increases skins firmness.

Evens Skin Tone

Rosehip oil, rich in provitamin A, and antioxidant turmeric extract is clinically proven to even skin tone and target age spots.

Enhances Wellbeing

Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) is traditionally used for its deeply relaxing, therapeutic aroma. Combined with a blend of mandarin, bergamot, neroli and myrrh essential oils, this aroma will have you slowing down and breathing deeper for a moment of pampering. Used twice a day it will enhance your wellbeing and soothe your senses.

Hand Treatment Serum Pro Tips

Exfoliate the skin on your hands once or twice a week with Nourishing Melissa Hand Polish to smooth and nourish dull, dry hands before applying Frankincense Intense™ Hand Treatment Serum. Simply wet your hands and massage the polish into the skin gently. Rinse thoroughly and follow with a small amount of hand treatment serum. For extra dry hands, follow the serum with your favorite Neal’s Yard Remedies hand cream.

So why do I say isn’t Frankincense Intense™ Hand Treatment Serum for everyone? Of course if you are under 40, your hands are probably baby-soft and smooth. Not everyone is prepared to splurge on improving the appearance of their hands. I just got my bottle of hand serum, so I can’t tell you how long it will last, but you only use a small amount, twice a day. I was hooked after the first treatment. Frankincense Intense™ Hand Treatment Serum is worth the price and will make an amazing gift for your mom!

Check out this post for more Age Well tips!

May 21, 2018 by Sue 1 Comment

Why Organic Skincare Saves Money on Make-up

Is there anything more important when it comes to appearance than your face? Taking care of your skin is crucial. Is your daily skincare routine cleansing, feeding and strengthening your skin, or damaging and aging it with chemicals and toxins?

Maybe you don’t feel you have the time for a healthy skincare routine. If you have been slacking in the skincare department and using a heavy foundation to cover up skin issues, you may be creating bigger problems. Heavy foundations could be clogging your skin, settling in wrinkles and fine lines, making “peach fuzz” more prominent, and dulling your face with thick, cakey make-up.

Imagine your skin looking so great, all you need is perhaps a light CC cream to even out your color, or just a brush of mineral make-up, some mascara and lip gloss. How would it feel to be ready to go out the door with minimal effort each day? How much time and money would that save?

As we age, less is more when it comes to make-up. Talc-based foundations can dry out skin, and dehydrated skin accentuates fine lines and pores. Ingredients to avoid in make-up are harsh, drying sulfates, mineral oil which can irritate and inflame, and chemical sunscreens like oxybenzone.

Cleanse and Tone

Whatever routine you have to care for your skin, cleansing before bed is important. Choose a cleanser for your particular skin type. Follow cleansing with toner. Toner balances and sweeps away the last traces of cleanser, and prepares your skin to better absorb serum and moisturizer.

Serum and Moisturizer

Serums are magical potions designed to penetrate deeper in the skin, and therefore many are able to smooth and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while increasing radiance. A good moisturizing cream plumps and hydrates for a lifted and recontoured appearance. Serums and moisturizers work best when used together, however younger skin may not need the serum.

Even Out the Color

Once you begin a healthy skincare routine, you may need to even out the color of your complexion. Your choices are foundation, BB cream, CC cream or tinted moisturizer. How much coverage you need, and time you want to spend in the morning will determine which product is best for you. You may be able to get by with a CC cream (color correcting) or tinted moisturizer after cleansing and toning in the morning. (Shhh! Or just toning, if you are really in a hurry!) I find toning and serum followed by a CC cream works best for me.

I recommend giving a new skincare routine 30 days or more to give your skin a chance to replace the old skin cells with new. If your skin is super sensitive, it may be best to introduce or replace one product at a time. Neal’s Yard Remedies Skincare Kits are a great way to test drive an organic skincare routine, and are perfect for travel. If you have any questions about which products are best for your skin type, check out the information on the Skincare Organic Collections Neal’s Yard Remedies has to offer, or contact me.

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January 23, 2017 by Sue 1 Comment

KEEP YOUR WINTER SKIN HEALTHY!

Do you change up your skin care routine for the season? If you live in a colder climate like Minnesota, you probably notice your skin needs extra care and more hydration as the winter months go by. Winter skin care doesn’t have to be difficult.

Changing your cleanser can be a great start. If you normally use a facial wash, a creamy cleanser may be less drying. My favorite year round is Rejuvenating Frankincense Refining Cleanser. It’s never drying to my skin.

Exfoliation becomes even more important in the winter to remove dead skin. Cell turnover slows down as we age, so exfoliating twice a week can really brighten a dull complexion.

The toner you choose can also help. Avoid drying toners with alcohol, and look for anti-oxidant rich formulas that will prepare your skin for serum. The right toner will help your skin better absorb serum or facial oil, while removing the last traces of cleanser. It’s also great in the morning if you are too rushed to for the cleansing step.

It’s important to remember to use less product when you are using a serum, as well as facial oil and moisturizer. Serum is formulated to penetrate deeper into your skin, and facial oil will nourish, moisturize and reduce the appearance of fine lines. Frankincense Intense Concentrate offers amazing anti-aging benefits. Find it here. Finishing with a good moisturizer on top of the serum and facial oil provides a layer of protection.

A thin layer of Wild Rose Beauty Balm is perfect protection from the elements if you will be outdoors, or if your skin needs some extra pampering.

The most important thing is to find a routine that works with your life style. Some days you may not have time for every step. Those days you may just cleanse, tone, moisturize. Busy mornings you may just tone and moisturize. That’s when using the best products for your skin pays off! Check out Neal’s Yard Remedies products for the face here.

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