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Why You Should Sleep on Your Back 500 333 Facercise

Why You Should Sleep on Your Back

facial exercisesBeauty sleep is critical, but the position we sleep in is even more important. Sleeping in the wrong position can derail the results of facial exercises and cause those deep creases many call “sleep lines.” It also causes back pain and saggy breasts.  Even if you use the softest pillow you can find, it puts pressure on your face and results in a pattern of lines that shows exactly how you sleep.

Position Matters

If you want to preserve your youthful good looks and overall health, it’s essential to sleep on your back. It prevents those nasty “sleep” lines from forming around your eyes, sides of your face and nasolabial folds.

Sleeping on your back also helps you maintain facial symmetry. As we age, our skeletal structure shrinks and we lose the fat in our faces. Look at a picture of yourself when you were in your 20s wearing large earrings and then another photo of yourself in your 40s with large earrings. You will notice that your face is smaller in the photo taken in your 40s. Sleeping on your back is can help keep your face symmetrical and protect the results you work so hard to attain with facial exercises.

Sleeping on your back is also the best way for your head, neck and spine to maintain a neutral position. This is essential for those who have suffered back injuries and helps prevent future problems.

Last but not least, sleeping on your back helps avoid those chest wrinkles that are so difficult to get rid of and helps you maintain perky breasts. Sleeping on your stomach or side causes those unsightly creases and puts weight on your breast tissue, which contributes to sagginess over time. When you sleep on your back, your breasts are fully supported, which actually helps prevent that dreaded sagginess.

If you’re having trouble falling asleep this way, put a pillow under your knees and hug another to your chest. It is psychologically the same as if you were sleeping in the fetal position on your side. You can also practice by lying in bed for 15 minutes or so, on your back to develop muscle memory in that position. Just like we do our facial exercises to train our muscles, we can train our bodies for healthier sleep.

 

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5 Foods That Boost Skin Health 500 334 Facercise

5 Foods That Boost Skin Health

faical exercisesAn excellent resolution—in addition to daily facial exercises—is to adopt an anti-aging diet. Research is constantly evolving and providing insights about the anti-inflammatory properties of certain foods. Eating a vibrant, colorful diet packed with healthy fats, water and antioxidants impacts both your skin and your waistline.

Here are some foods that boost the health of both your skin and body.

1. Red Bell Peppers

The colorful veggies are nutritional powerhouses! Red bell peppers are loaded with carotenoids and vitamin C, which boosts collagen production to promote smooth, firm skin. Carotenoids are antioxidants that gives many produce items their vivid color. They yield wide-ranging anti-inflammatory properties and can protect against the sun’s powerful UV rays and free radical damage.

2. Avocados

Avocados fill you up for hours on end while imparting fatty acids that hydrate and smooth skin. They are also rich in other anti-aging nutrients including vitamins A, C, E and K. Vitamin A helps turnover skin cells to reveal a fresh, healthy glow. Avocados are also an excellent source of the B vitamins and potassium, which combats bloat.

3. Nuts

Keep almonds and other nuts at your desk and in your purse for a satiating snack with serious anti-aging benefits. Almonds and walnuts are two of my ideal choices. Almonds are loaded with vitamin E, which has been shown to help repair skin tissue and protect against sun damage. Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids that fight inflammation, strengthen cell membranes and impart a rosy glow.

4. Spinach

This dark leafy green is the epitome of a superfood. It’s loaded with antioxidants, magnesium, lutein and vitamins A, C, E and K. Vitamin K reduces cellular inflammation and may help eradicate dark under eye circles. Spinach is also a plant-based source of iron and has a high water content, which makes it very hydrating.

5. Papaya

Papayas are loaded with antioxidants that combat damage from environmental stressors and nutrients that boost skin’s elasticity and smooth wrinkles. This juicy fruit is an excellent source of potassium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamins A, C, K and E. Papayas also contain papain, an enzyme with some of the most potent anti-inflammatory properties you can find naturally.

A diet rich in these inflammation-fighting, anti-aging foods coupled with a regular Facercise practice will help you look younger than ever!

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Ultra Hyaluronic Cream is Magic in a Jar 500 477 Facercise

Ultra Hyaluronic Cream is Magic in a Jar

hyaluronic acidHyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring carbohydrate molecule that helps keep skin, tissue and joints moisturized. It has a tremendous capacity for retaining large volumes of water on the skin and provides cellular structure. Over the past decade, countless dermatologists and researchers have deemed it “the key molecule involved in skin moisture.”

As a result, multitudes of serums and creams have been introduced into the marketplace featuring this essential ingredient. Our Ultra Hyaluronic Cream is one of our best sellers because it contains ingredients that, when combined with hyaluronic acid, have been shown to increase skin moisture by 300%. My clients call it “magic in a jar.”

Read on to discover the magic of this incredible molecule.

Hyaluronic Acid Boosts Collagen

Hyaluronic acid boosts collagen synthesis. Collagen is a protein that is critical for maintaining skin’s elasticity, flexibility and firmness. It gives shape, structure and integrity to the skin, as well as tissue, muscles, bones, tendons and important organs. While it is the most abundant protein in our body, it decreases as we age. When this molecule is added in a form that is easily absorbed into your skin, like our Ultra Hyaluronic Cream, it promotes supple, elastic skin.

Unrivaled Moisture

The hydration that this molecule provides is intense—clients report dewy, glowing skin with improved texture. It delivers lasting moisture and rehydrates the damage done by the sun and other elements, as well as the hormone replacement treatments that can make skin look older and drier. It reduces dryness and flakiness to make skin appear smoother and more youthful.

Hyaluronic Acid Helps Reduce Wrinkles

Wrinkles are caused by the normal aging process as well as damage from the sun and free radicals. Hyaluronic acid provides moisture and increases skin volume, which plumps up wrinkles and reduces their appearance. The moisture and improved elasticity this miracle molecule provides decreases the depth of wrinkles significantly with consistent use. Clients even report a reduction in the bags under their eyes.

Visit this link to learn more about hyaluronic acid and our powerful Ultra Hyaluronic Cream.

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5 Ways to Reduce Dark Circles 500 333 Facercise

5 Ways to Reduce Dark Circles

facial exercisesOne of the most annoying signs of aging are those dark circles under the eyes that never seem to go away. The skin under our eyes is extremely thin and delicate, which is why we need to give that area a little extra care. Here are five tips for reducing the appearance of dark circles (hint: one of them is a facial exercise) and preventing them from getting worse in the future.

1. Sleep on Your Back

One of the best things you can do to prevent puffiness and dark circles is to sleep on your back. When you sleep on your side or your stomach, fluid tends to collect under your eyes. Sleeping on your back will also help prevent wrinkles on your face, neck and décolletage.

2. Do the Eye Opener Facial Exercise

One of our favorite facial exercises is the Eye Opener. This Facercise boosts circulation in the area to help address puffiness and dark circles. Do your entire Facercise set twice daily for best results.

3. Eat and Drink Right

Reduce the salt in your diet as much as possible, as it causes water retention in the worst places. Excessive sodium intake also hinders circulation, which makes the blood vessels underneath the skin appear darker. Drink lots of plain, cucumber or lemon water. Avoid drinking too much alcohol and eat plenty of antioxidant-rich produce to help combat unsightly dark circles.

4. Quit Bad Habits

Don’t smoke, rub your eyes and try to avoid crying. If you have hay fever or allergies, get medication to treat these conditions.

5. Use Natural Remedies

Make sure this vulnerable area is properly hydrated with moisturizer and then enhance these efforts with natural solutions. Go old school and place cucumber slices or steeped, cooled down tea bags under your eyes for 10 minutes while you relax. Another great trick is to put spoons in the refrigerator for one hour and then hold them gently over the area until the spoons are warm.

Learn more about the benefits of facial exercise.

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4 Ways to Get Red Carpet Ready 500 333 Facercise

4 Ways to Get Red Carpet Ready

facial exercisesIf your eyes were glued to the Golden Globes or you attended them this weekend, surely you noticed the celebrity arrivals on the red carpet. It’s the ideal way to check out the year’s hottest fashion and beauty trends as well as the disasters. Either way, awards season provides inspiration for looking our very best on our own red carpet and special events.

Below are some excellent tips for getting ready for all of your important events of the season.

1. Exercise

Whether your event is tomorrow or two weeks from now, hit the gym or your favorite exercise class to get the blood flowing. Hopefully, you’ve got some time to prepare, because in as little as two weeks, you can see improvements from regular exercise. Work out the day of your event if possible, especially if you’re feeling stressed—the endorphins that exercise releases will help you feel more relaxed and your skin will glow from the increase in circulation.

2. Facercise

Do facial exercises every day, twice a day, for best results. We like to do our Facercise regimen right before getting our makeup done the day of the event. If you’re new to the program, you can see results very fast—some clients start to see improvements anywhere from five days to two weeks, if they’re doing them correctly. Get a one-on-one Skype session with Carole herself to tweak your personal regimen and maximize results.

3. Get your ZZZs

Make sure you’re on a regular sleep schedule from now until the event. This will ensure that you get the most benefits from exercising and will help prevent those unsightly dark circles under your eyes.

4. Hydrate properly

Step up your hydration game the week of the event, especially if you tend to retain water. If you are feeling bloated, eat potassium-rich bananas and consider taking supplements such as vitamin E. Avoid sodas, overly processed foods and items with too much sodium.

Our proprietary system of anti-aging facial exercises, No Lipo Lipo body sculpting system, and the other tips above are the perfect way to look your best on the red carpet and beyond.