Wednesday, October 20, 2010

How to Look Younger and Feel Better

1. Eat a healthy, nutritious diet and drink water every day. You hear it all the time, you are what you eat. Proper nutrition is key to looking your best and living a longer, healthy life.

2. Try to treat yourself to a weekly sauna. This helps the blood in your skin circulate better and brings all of the healthy nutrients to your face. You look better and younger! Saunas leave your skin super soft and you'll get an instant healthy glow!

3. Wash your face at least twice a day, gently with a soft wash cloth. Use an exfoliate once a week to remove dead skin, moisturize to replace the moisture removed from the treatment.

4. Use a good quality sun screen to protect your skin to ward off skin cancer.

5. Exercise to improve your shape and muscle tone. Include both aerobic (cardiovascular) as well as anaerobic (strength-building) exercise to be fit, trim and feel great longer.

6. Learn to have a positive, rather than negative attitude. The way you think, reflects on the way you look. Frowning causes wrinkles faster than smiling and makes you look less attractive.

7. Learn something new. You look the best when you feel fulfilled.

8. Don't ever start smoking or quit. Oxygen is our best friend. The subject of smoking is a thorny one when it comes to giving it up. It has been scientific studies that have pointed to the fact that smoking releases trillions of free radicals and these are not good for your body or your skin. Free radicals kill off cells at any stage of their development. It also constricts the capillaries in the face leaving you looking very pale.


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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Cybill Shepherd speaks candidly about aging

Because she couldn't stop the aging process, Cybill says she felt the need to act outrageously to stay relevant. "I felt if I'd come on a show I had to do something shocking and get attention. Somehow I'm a starved child that never got enough attention," she says. "It never makes up for your real value that you find at the core of your being."

Still, Cybill says the day she realized she no longer turned heads wasn't easy. "I remember distinctly the time walking across the street once with my two daughters, Ariel and Clementine, and noticing that the men were looking at them and not me," she says. "It was disturbing."

Throughout her 30s, Cybill thought her career would survive until she hit 40. "I believed that Marilyn Monroe had died when she was 40, and she looked so beautiful," she says. "It turns out she died when she was 36, so I'd already lived these four years where I was not supposed to still be looking okay."





When 40 finally arrived, Cybill says she fled the country but couldn't escape her age. Turning 50 was even worse, she says. "Fifty was really very traumatic, especially the early 50s," she says. "I stopped looking at myself in the mirror because I could see that I was aging."

Turning 60, however, was a turning point. "You decide what's really important in your life," she says.

Now that she's older, Cybill says her definition of real beauty has changed. "If we don't work to develop that depth and [have] more fun too—and really laughing and crying as much as possible—learning to love ourselves as we age is one of the most challenging things we can do," she says. "Look at everything and find something you can love about your body."


 Oprah.com

Monday, October 11, 2010

What is The Best Spent Minute in Anti Aging ... PERIOD?!?

 AMP IT UP SPECIAL

Maximize your anti-aging benefits. To address the underlying causes of aging skin, we created the ANTI-AGE Regimen and patent-pending AMP MD™ Maximum Delivery System to work synergistically for maximum anti-aging benefits. Used in combination, they deliver the right ingredients, in the right formulations, in the right order, and in the right way, to truly transform skin. 
AMP IT UP Special features full ANTI-AGE Regimen and AMP MD System: 
Daily Cleansing Mask 125 mL/4.2 Fl.Oz.
Pore Minimizing Toner 125 mL/4.2 Fl.Oz.
Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30 30 mL/1.0 Fl.Oz.
Overnight Restorative Cream 30 mL/1.0 Fl.Oz
reusable AMP MD micro-channeling tool
two month supply of Night Renewing Serum
reusable Cleansing Vial
& two month supply of Purification Tablets 



FAQ: When Can I expect to see results from the ANTI-AGE Regimen?

With regular use of the ANTI-AGE Regimen and AMP MD Maximum Delivery System, your skin will become smoother and softer, changes often experienced after the first use. Within two months, your skin will appear firmer, lines and wrinkles will be less noticeable, pores will look tighter, and your complexion will become more luminous and refined. In an independent clinical study, participants using the ANTI-AGE Regimen and AMP MD System achieved the following results after eight weeks of twice daily use:

Average Improvements:
    54% improvement in radiance
    51% improvement in even skin tone
    48% improvement in fine lines
    46% improvement in wrinkles
    43% improvement in visible pores
    43% improvement in visible brown spots
    36% improvement in softness

Percent of participants experiencing an improvement:
    100% experienced an improvement in skin texture
    89% experienced an improvement in fine lines
    84% experienced overall improvement
    84% experienced an improvement in moisturization
    68% experienced an improvement in firmness
    53% experienced an improvement in even skin tone
    53% experienced an improvement in pore size

For more information click here.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Skinpact News

This week marked the official start of fall. While we welcome the beauty of autumn leaves and the refreshing cooler temperatures, no one enjoys fall allergies. And did you know that allergies can cause wrinkles?  Tune in to the newest webisode of Skinpact News: "Fall Away from Allergies" to learn more about what you can do to manage allergies and avoid creating the wrinkles they cause. Watch now on the Rodan + Fields facebook page.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Too much time “on” the mobile

A moving violation is not the only thing you will get if you are talking on your cell phone while driving. Constant pressure and perspiration from having your mobile phone to your face may indeed contribute to the inflammation that ultimately leads to breakouts. Go hands free; it is safer AND better for your skin!

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Anti-Age Plus Regimen

STEP UP YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE & SAVE

Rodan + Fields Anti-Age Regimen PLUS - Now through September 30, 2010, we invite Preferred Customers to order four of our top products for only $175.  An amazing discount!


Take advantage of this huge savings before time runs out!

Friday, June 18, 2010

:: Spotlight on Success ::

To see before & after pictures of R+F's clinically proven skincare line, click here ! 

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Happy Father's Day!!

Skin is a beautiful thing ... and this June Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields want to help men everywhere wear it well.

June 20th is almost here! - click for great ideas!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Why is exfoliation sooo important?

When a cell is formed in the basal skin layer.....it is perfectly plump and round, full of moisture - like a grape!

As it travels to the top of the skin (or the Epidermal layer) it becomes flattened and dead - dry without collagen, elastin or moisture...so it begins to look like a raisin....then ultimately a corn flake.  As a child, this journey from grape to corn flake takes about 30 days.  As we get older, this "process" significantly slows down, ultimately to 60 or 90 days.  This is why skin can look dull/dry.  This is why exfoliation is so important!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Speaks for itself ...

Quantcast

 
Before REVERSE                   After 7 months

I used the Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen and Micro-Dermabrasion Paste. In just 1 week I noticed a dramatic change in the way my skin looked and felt and by 5 weeks I had amazing results.
The best part is that I love to tell my story. No one believes how bad my skin used to look until I show them my pictures. I began using the products shortly before my daughter’s first birthday. I was a lifeguard for 15 years and I also lived at the beach. I knew sun damage was inevitable. I just didn’t think it would make a grand appearance as it did after I was pregnant.  I looked like a giraffe—literally! I began using the REVERSE Regimen at the suggestion of my hair stylist and Consultant, Sandy Mac.
I am so impressed with my results and so is everyone that sees them. These products are amazing and have changed my life and certainly changed the way that I feel about skincare and preventing further sun damage.
- Rebecca Ireland
Rodan + Fields Independent Consultant

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Here Comes the Sun

Which regimen should you use?

REVERSE will help you achieve radiant, healthy-looking skin during any season but for maximum benefit, you also need to make some lifestyle changes. This includes avoiding prolonged sun exposure, wearing a broad-brimmed hat, donning dark sun glasses and re-applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen every two to three hours when exposed to the sun.

If your summer schedule makes the above lifestyle changes impossible (lifeguard duties, etc.), it may be more reasonable to use our ANTI-AGE Regimen during the summer and be extra diligent with sunscreen. You can always begin REVERSE Regimen in the fall when your schedule is more conducive to avoiding prolonged sun exposure.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

The Today Show

ENHANCEMENTS Body Micro-Dermabrasion was featured on the Today show in March 2009 in a segment called “Beauty breakthroughs: Triple threats. Just because you are on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t look your best.” Featuring beauty expert Jenn Falik as she talks to the Today hosts about breakthrough products that won’t bust your budget, this segment is not-to-be-missed.

Monday, April 19, 2010

Confessions of a Dermatologist

Dr. Fields and I will be the first to tell you to run from the sun. That natural, sun-kissed glow may be pretty but it is hardly worth the risks of skin cancer, brown spots and accelerated aging. Just because I slather myself in sunscreen, hide under a huge hat and sport sunglasses so large they cover half my face doesn't mean I've abandoned my Southern California beach babe roots in favor of a pasty white, librarian-like complexion. I want it all-especially when it comes to my skin. So here's how I have learned to fake it:


First: Prep your skin by exfoliating: Before applying a self-tanning lotion, I scrub away dead, dry, scaly skin on my legs, chest and arms with a gentle micro-dermabrasion stick. And for a two-for-one benefit, I leave the micro-dermabrasion product on my legs for an even closer shave and enhanced exfoliation in one fell swoop. Smooth, freshly shaved and exfoliated skin ensures a uniform application of the self-tanning product.


Second: Moisturize the driest areas over your joints: Apply a thick coat of your favorite body lotion over the elbows, ankles and knees to prevent a concentrated uptake of the self tanner in areas where the skin is thickest.


Third: Apply a gradual self-tanning moisturizer for a more natural, and streak-free glow. My favorites are made by Jergens and Dove which are lightweight, full of good moisturizers and don't smell like your average
self-tanner.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

April is National Rosacea Awareness Month

The National Rosacea Society (NRS) announced the estimated number of Americans now suffering from rosacea has increased to 16 million, while untold millions more may be in temporary remission. April is designated as Rosacea Awareness Month by the NRS to alert the public to the warning signs of this red-faced, acne-like and often life-disruptive disorder, and the importance of seeking early diagnosis and treatment.

“Many people assume that rosacea is simply a sunburn or complexion problem that will eventually go away, and fail to realize they have a chronic condition that may get worse without medical treatment and lifestyle modifications,” said Dr. Jonathan Wilkin, chairman of the NRS medical advisory board. He noted the steady growth and aging of the population during the past decade have significantly raised the incidence of this widespread but poorly understood disorder, and its effects are now in full force among the massive numbers in the baby boom generation.

The NRS had previously estimated the number of rosacea sufferers in the United States at 14 million, and recent epidemiological studies have also found the incidence may be much higher. Despite its prevalence, however, most Americans are unaware of its signs and symptoms, and medical data suggest that only a small percentage of rosacea sufferers are being treated.

“It’s especially important for people to know about rosacea, not only because of its potential for the development of other skin and serious eye effects, but its negative impact on personal appearance can be even more devastating to their emotional, social and professional lives,” Dr. Wilkin said.

In a NRS surveys of more than 1,200 rosacea patients, more than 76% said their condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem, and 41% said it caused them to avoid public contact or cancel social engagements. Among those with severe symptoms, nearly 70% said it had adversely affected their professional lives, and nearly 30% said they even missed work because of its effect on their personal appearance.


R+F Dermatologists offer SOOTHE
Calm the flush-blush reaction of a hyper-sensitive complexion with SOOTHE. Clinically proven to reduce redness and irritation in as little as 5 minutes, SOOTHE helps interrupt the inflammatory cascade, strengthens skin’s natural moisture barrier, calms redness, and reduces irritation so that you can take comfort in having a healthy-looking complexion every day.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Raquel Welch on Aging


-- Old is the last remaining dirty word for a woman. --

At 69, America's sex symbol says the lesson for every aging woman is to embrace it. "I want them to stop being scared of it, because it's just another chapter in life," she says. "It's not time for you to give up. You don't need to repeat what you did already. Don't keep comparing yourself."

Raquel says she likes to think of aging gracefully as a game. "We might as well make up our minds to play it or just bow out and be spectators," she says. "Sitting around doing nothing is far from the best option. Just as you maintain your home, your car, your garden, you should look after your greatest gift: your body."

Monday, March 15, 2010

Top 5 Ways Retinol Can Improve Your Skin

Retinol is a common name for a form of vitamin A.
Benefits of Retinol:  
  1. rejuvenates the skin  --  helps skin produce collagen
  2. gives skin an overall healthier appearance  --  helps reduce discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, skin texture; improves skin tone and color
  3. stimulates cell turnover  --  exfoliating is a must!
  4. addresses acne  --  improves and prevents breakouts
  5. less irritating than retinoids  --  more irritating to the skin with potential side effects like peeling and redness
Reverse Skin Lightening Treatment:
By layering REVERSE Skin Lightening Treatment over REVERSE Skin Lightening Toner, uniform lightening and brightening of the skin is optimized.
 

Anti-Age Night Renewing Serum:
Recognized by Harper’s Bazaar Magazine as an Editors' Choice

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Ingredient of the Week

Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14 and Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 send signals to increase collagen production which naturally slows with age. The end result is firmer, smoother, less lined skin - all things we are looking for around the eye area.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

What's all the peptide buzz about?

"Peptides are big up-and-comers in skin care. They're smart little chains of amino acids that help drive chemical reactions in the skin, which can heal wounds and lessen fine lines and wrinkles."
-- Dr. Fields in March 2010 edition of Women's Health



Peptides are one of the most effective anti-aging ingredients found in skin care today.  

Try Anti-Age - this line builds collagen, which keeps skin plump and prevents it from breaking down and aging.
 

Still sleepy?  Need a pick-me-up?
These cool cloths are loaded with powerful peptides to help combat wrinkles and inflammation on the spot.

Monday, March 1, 2010

March Madness

Derm RF 

Goal: to provide you with advice, entertainment, tips and support on your journey to great skin.

We believe it takes a community to get there….a community of skincare enthusiasts who don’t want to look a day older than they have to. We proudly proclaim we are members of that community and invite you to join us.

This month we caution “Beware the Eyes of March.” As the body’s thinnest and most delicate skin, the fragile eye area shows sleep we have missed, junk food we have eaten, sun’s rays that we have basked in, and even the smiles we share every day. Stay tuned this month for everything from bad habits that are accelerating crow’s feet, to tips on banishing dark under-eye circles, to the Doctors’ eye insights from their medical practices. Readers will also have the chance to win with our monthly promotions to be announced in the coming weeks.

Subscribe today for instant updates!

Friday, February 26, 2010

The Price of Beauty

In VH1's new docu-soap, Jessica Simpson and her friends hit the globe on an international tour — traveling to Thailand, France, Mumbai, Uganda, Morocco, Japan, and Brazil — to discover what constitutes beauty around world.

While globetrotting, Jessica visits different cultures “to meet women, study local fashions, dietary fads and beauty regimes.”




Premieres Monday, March 15 at 10PM ET/PT on VH1.


...maybe she'll run into an R+F consultant?!?

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Updates!!!

UNBLEMISH Customization

UNBLEMISH Regimen:
1. Acne Sulfur Treatment Wash
2. Spot Fading Toner OR Clarifying Toner
3. Dual Intensive Acne Treatment
4. Oil Control Lotion SP 20

The Doctors have developed a new toner (step 2) - Spot Fading Toner
-helps restore clarity and evenness to acne-prone skin
Clinically proven!

The original toner, UNBLEMISH Clarifying Toner, gently unclogs pores with mild alpha-hydroxy acids, calms skin, and prepares it for treatment.

Which is right for you?
For the majority of users, the Spot Fading Toner is the most effective course of treatment.  However, if your skin is free of post-acne marks or you are under 12 years of age, choose the Clarifying Toner.



The Doctors offer expert skincare advice and recommend a few of our R+F favorites in the March issue of Women’s Health. On newsstands now!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Hot Selling Product!


SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment, the 5 minute miracle featuring our patent-pending technology, is one of our best selling products.  While the clinical results indicated this product would be a winner, its widespread popularity has exceeded even our highest expectations. 


Why wait?  Join the bandwagon!

For more info... click here

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Sweat baby, sweat baby...

Many of us get annoyed when we start sweating on the treadmill, in front of an audience or on a hot day. However, sweating is less of a nuisance — and more of a convenience — than you might think. For instance, sweating regulates your body temperature in high heat and emotional situations. In fact, just a small bead of sweat can chill a liter of blood by one degree. And, it can lead to healthier skin. Here’s how.

-Sweating flushes out toxins
Would you believe that 30 percent of the body’s toxins are eliminated through sweating? According to The Detox Book: How to Detoxify Your Body to Improve Your Health, Stop Disease, and Reverse Aging, sweating not only removes uric acid and metabolic waste, but also sebum, dirt and other impurities that can clog pores, cause skin damage and accelerate the aging process.

Just make sure you wash the impurities away with a quality cleanser. Cleansing also reduces bacteria, which cause the smell we all know and don’t love — body odor.


-Sweating reduces acne
Like working out? Experts say that regular workouts boost sweating, which can improve your skin, helping with breakouts and unclogging pores, according to WebMD.

“In the long run, people who exercise have a better complexion overall. If they have acne, it’s better controlled, and if they have occasional breakouts, they are definitely less severe and clear quicker and easier,” David Goldberg, M.D., clinical professor of dermatology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York City, tells WebMD.

Interestingly, exercise might also have anti-aging benefits. According to Dr. Goldberg, regular exercise delivers oxygen and other nutrients to your skin cells, which is ideal for collagen production.

Stop sitting & start sweating!

[Information provided by Skincare-news.com team]

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Clearing up Common Misconceptions

Many believe that more is better -
Remember, our products contain real medicines and it is important to follow the recommended product usage instructions.
For our over-anxious skin enthusiasts experiencing "cosmetic intolerance syndrome" brought on by product overload, we recommend a cycle of our SOOTHE Regimen for Sensitive, Irritated Skin and Facial Redness to help normalize your skin.

Many believe that less frequent usage saves money -
Unfortunately when the products are used inconsistently usual results are not obtained and the client [you] is disappointed.

Many use spot treatments for common skin concerns -
Use the Rodan + Fields regimens full face/full regimen because spot treatments are not effective for treating the underlying condition. This is similar to only brushing the tooth once a cavity is observed.
For example -
Acne, breakouts, and blemishes: every pore has pimple potential AND blemishes form 2-3 weeks under the skin before surfacing. If you treat what you see, you will never get ahead.

Many try to power through skin reactions -
Using Rodan + Fields regimens and products should be a pleasant experience. If skin becomes dry, the answer could be as simple as adding the right moisturizer or perhaps adding the right exfoliation product.
If skin becomes rashy or irritated, please contact the RF Connection to receive detailed information to address the reaction.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Why Rodan + Fields Dermatologists?

- The right ingredients, in the right formulations, in the right order

- 4 Regimens:

REVERSE ~ for brown spots, dullness, & sun damage

ANTI-AGE ~ for fine lines, wrinkles, & firmness

UNBLEMISH ~ for acne & post-acne marks

SOOTHE ~ for sensitive, irritated skin & facial redness

- 60-day Satisfaction Guarantee

- Giving Back: The Prescription for Change Foundation


I am using ANTI-AGE and my skin feels like butter!

To find out which regimen is right for your skin...
Click here!

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