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As you get older, your skin care needs change. With so many products vying for our attention, it's easy to get overwhelmed. So how do you narrow it down? I recently was given the opportunity to have a 30 minute skin care consultation with Jan Marini. Jan Marini is a leading educator, innovator, and skincare product researcher. I've never actually prioritized my skin care issues, so having the ability to chat with Jan really helped me to understand how to be selective when choosing the right products for my needs.Based on the above, Jan recommended her Skin Care Management System in addition to two extra products. (All pictured above.) These products included: BIOGLYCOLIC® FACE CLEANSER, C-ESTA® SERUM, BIOCLEAR® LOTION, TRANSFORMATION FACE CREAM, ANTIOXIDANT DAILY FACE PROTECTANT SPF 33, Hyla3D, and Marini Luminate® Face Lotion.
In talking with Jan, she's not a fan of manually scrubbing your face to exfoliate, as it creates other issues like inflammation and micro-tears and scarring. Jan recommends resurfacing. Resurfacing goes after superficial imperfections – fine lines, acne, tackles roscea, skin texture issues; it gives that glow to skin.
Resurfacing uses an acid, like glycolic acid (the smallest alpha hydroxy acid), which stimulates collagen. You may know resurfacing by another term, chemical exfoliation. Chemical, what the what? It doesn't mean it's bad. All things are chemical after all, like dihydrogen monoxide... or as us common folks know it - water.
But back to chemical exfoliants. So I've already mentioned glycolic acid, which is my fave because it melts away the build up in your pores, however, Jan Marini's Bioclear Lotion does a hat trick with a combination of glycolic, salicylic and azelaic acid. I have combination to oily skin, so this is perfect for my skin type and tackles a multitude of sins (fine lines, wrinkles, redness, acne scarring, large pores and uneven texture.)
Jan told me that it is for this very reason, that her Bioclear Lotion is her hero product. It is can used by many different skin types while covering a large majority of skin concerns. Something to note about the Bioclear Lotion - it's more of a serum consistency than a lotion (see photo above.) You only need 2 drops to cover your face and neck, so a little goes a long way. The Hyla3D and Marini Luminate® Face Lotion are must-haves for aging skin. Pro-active skin care should begin in your early 20's, as that is when you begin to lose hyaluronic acid. So by the time you're in your 40's, you're really feeling and seeing it by way of volume loss and fine lines and wrinkles.
Hyla3D restores moisture back to the skin and reduces the appearance of those lines. Her Face Lotion contains non-staining tumeric to lighten pigmentation and retinol. Just for the record, at this age there is no reversal of lines and wrinkles. Even Botox is just a temporary fix. So finding the right skin care products that help minimize are important, just as much as avoiding the ones that contribute to exacerbating your skin issues.
Jan Marini Skin Research has been around for 23 years. Constantly researching, developing innovative and transformative products from the beginning – technologies that have medical validations - are how Jan and her team create products that are truly effective.
Jan told me that she reads medical journals because there is a lot that relates to how we age, such as diabetes. She has a dedication to marketplace, education, and wanting to provide technologies that truly address skin care issues, not just cover them up.
We were both on the same page that you should see your skin as an investment and as such, really do the research on the products that would benefit you most. I explained that I would much rather use a $100 product that gets it right the first time than to buy five $20 products that are ineffective, waste my time and end up collecting dust in my cabinet. I learned quite a bit during this consultation, such as that you need to use a separate sunscreen from your moisturizer and that they should not be in the same product. Sunscreen in moisturizer would have to be the majority of the product, which means you are doing more protecting than moisturizing and as such, you may then think a product doesn't work because it hasn't addressed your skin's lack of moisture and abandon it.
We live in a want it now world and have high standards for our skin care products. Must fade discoloration, clear out blackheads, hydrate where necessary, mattify in the T-zone, reverse wrinkles, prevent sun damage and bake us a cake.
While some of the products Jan Marini has does address a lot of issues, she was very firm that sunscreen has to be worn on its own to help protect the skin from future damage.
Which, by the way, if you have a lot of hyperpigmentation and dark spots like I do, you will want to try her C-ESTA Face Serum. It has Vitamin C and DMAE. It's very liquidy in texture (so not really what you are used to for serum), but its thin consistency makes it great to be able to use a little and spread out across your face/neck.
So far I really like her products. I've only been using them twice per day for a month now. Having been around the block and knowing that addressing skin care issues, especially hyperpigmentation, takes a good 10-12 weeks, I plan to update my post with my results.
Jan Marini skin care can be found at medi-spas or they can be purchased on her website www.janmarini.com.
In search of some healthy smoothie recipes? We've rounded up 25 smoothie recipes that will tempt your tastebuds. From fruit to veggies to indulgent chocolate smoothies, we're sure you'll find something you'll want to try out today. We broke them down into categories to make it easier for you to find one you'll like.
Blueberry Kale Smoothie Recipe via Hot Pan Kitchen
Blueberry Banana Smoothie Recipe via Stylish Cravings
Vegan Blueberry Cookie Smoothie Recipe via Food Meanderings
Dairy-Free Blueberry Smoothie Recipe via Arts & Crackers
Blueberry Spinach and Chia Smoothie Recipe via Powered by Mom
Turmeric Mango Smoothie Recipe via Sidewalk Shoes
Orange Mango Green Smoothie Recipe via The Holy Mess
Banana Mango Smoothie Recipe via Love Bakes Good Cakes
Mango Chia Smoothie Recipe via Powered by Mom
Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie Recipe via Sizzling Eats
Low Sugar Chocolate Mocha Smoothie Recipe via All Nutribullet Recipes
Heart-Healthy Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe via All Nutribullet Recipes
If you're doing keto or are just a green smoothie fanatic, below are some delicious recipes that'll help you get your greens.
Green Keto Smoothie with Avocado and Mint Recipe via Low Carb Yum
Avocado Spinach Smoothie Recipe via From This Kitchen Table
Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie Recipe via Little Sunny Kitchen
Green Tea Almond Stawberry Smoothie Recipe via The Flavor Bender
Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe via Love Bakes Good Cakes
Coconut Milk Strawberry Smoothie Recipe via Low Carb Yum
Raspberry Gingerbread Smoothie Recipe via Food Meanderings
Dairy-Free Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie Recipe via Powered by Mom
Pomegranate Smoothie Recipevia Sidewalk Shoes
Healthy Green Fruit Smoothie Recipe via Savvy Saving Couple
Healthy Berry Breakfast Smoothie Recipe via Little Sunny Kitchen
Breezy Blossom Smoothie Recipe via Arts & Crackers
Detox Smoothie via Mirbeau Inn & Spa
Have you tried any of these recipes yourself? All images used with permission.
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If you've just had a baby and you're noticing what seems to be an abnormal amount of hair loss, this is completely normal. When you are pregnant, your hair cycle remains in the catagen (resting) phase due to increased levels of estrogen. You won't lose hair and therefore your hair appears to be much longer throughout the nine and a half months.
About 3 months postpartum, you'll begin to notice your hair begin to shed with it really picking up by the 6th month postpartum when your hair has resumed its natural hair cycle.
It's important to remember that the human body is quite amazing. When you start to notice something like your hair falling out, more times than not there is an explanation that can be fixed with just a little bit of processing and digging around. Of course, if your hair fall out seems excessive, consider talking to your doctor.
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