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facial exercises
6 Superfoods for Glowing Skin 500 331 Facercise

6 Superfoods for Glowing Skin

If you want to enhance results from facial exercises, eating a diet packed with superfoods is key. What we put in our body has great impact on both the health and appearance of our skin. Read on to discover six foods that combat the signs of aging, boost radiance and improve the health of your skin.

1. Omega-Rich Fish

Wild-caught salmon, tuna and tiny fish like mackerel are packed with healthy fats like EPA and omega-3. These fatty acids reduce inflammation and impart moisture to the skin. These types of fish are also an excellent source of lean protein that helps build lean muscle and puts your appetite in check. In addition, wild-caught salmon is a good course of zinc, a trace mineral that stimulates collagen synthesis.

2. Avocados

Avocados are loaded with potent antioxidants like vitamin C and E that reduce inflammation help slow collagen breakdown. Their high levels of healthy monounsaturated fatty acids hydrate skin from the inside out to plump up wrinkles and boost that youthful glow.

3. Berries

Berries are an excellent source of antioxidants such as flavonoids, polyphenols, phytochemicals and carotenoids. While all berries are good for you, the darker the berry, the greater the antioxidant content. This makes blackberries, raspberries and blueberries your best choice. Berries also contain ellagic acid, which may help prevent collagen damage caused by the sun’s dangerous ultraviolet rays.

4. Beetroot

Beetroot is a powerful weapon against free radicals that cause wrinkling and sagging. It also helps purify and detoxify our bloodstream. Beetroot contains strong levels of potassium, magnesium, calcium and vitamins A and E.

5. Kale

This green leafy vegetable is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. Kale is loaded with skin essentials that reduce inflammation and combat free radical damage including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants like beta-carotene and vitamin C. It also contains copper, a mineral that boosts collagen production while promoting melanin synthesis to protect your skin from the sun. Kale is so good for your skin that some people rinse their face with kale juice in the morning!

6. Nuts & Seeds

Walnuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, Brazil nuts and pumpkin seeds are rich in healthy fats that hydrate the skin and vitamins B and E, which helps prevent wrinkling. They also loaded with zinc and selenium, minerals that have been shown to boost skin health and detoxify the body.

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6 Ways to Combat Hyperpigmentation 500 333 Facercise

6 Ways to Combat Hyperpigmentation

facial exercisesWhile the sun equals fun, the damage it does to our skin is no picnic. Its powerful UV rays cause everything from sunburns and wrinkles to melanoma and hyperpigmentation. The dark spots known as hyperpigmentation are very difficult to remove and can show up on every exposed body part. Their appearance can be intensified by skin irritation, pregnancy hormones, endocrine diseases, insulin resistance and various medications including chemotherapy drugs.

If avoiding the sun altogether isn’t an option, read on to learn how to combat hyperpigmentation and maintain the results of facial exercises.

1. Block the Sun

There’s a reason we mention sunblock in nearly every post—it’s so important to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Wear sunblock every single day on each part of your body that’s exposed. Re-apply several times per day, especially if you’re engaging in outdoor activities. Wear SPF clothing, sunglasses and a hat for ultimate protection.

2. Keep Cool

Melanin activity increases when your body overheats, which can lead to dark spots forming. If you get overheated or exercise outside, immediately cool your skin down with a wet cloth or ice pack.

3. Lighten Up

Go on the offensive with a lightening product like our gentle yet effective Brightening Cream. If you’re considering using a hydroquinone product, be sure to speak to your dermatologist first. Sometimes hydroquinone can exacerbate sun spots and worsen their appearance.

4. Retinol

Retinol products exfoliate and eliminate dead, discolored skin cells that appear as sun spots. They also boost collagen production, which helps fight free radical scavengers. Our new Luxe Retinol is perfect for sloughing away dead skin to reveal a radiant complexion.

5. Vitamin C Serum

Layer a vitamin C product like our Vitamin C Complex Serum to brighten up skin and help protect against sun damage.

6. Eat for Protection

Consume a diet of antioxidant-rich foods that act as an internal sunscreen. Lycopene and beta-carotene are two antioxidants that provide powerful protection. Some great sources include grapefruit, tomatoes, watermelon, papaya, carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes and squash.

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5 Reasons to Use Retinol 1012 512 Facercise

5 Reasons to Use Retinol

Retinol is one of the most effective tools you can have in your anti-aging arsenal. Regular use of a product like our Luxe Retinol makes your skin look and feel smoother, and reduces fine lines and wrinkles while improving collagen production. It also imparts a healthy, youthful glow.

Retinol is a vitamin A derivative with powerful antioxidant properties that combats free radical damage and rejuvenates the skin.

Read on for five reasons to add this game changer to your anti-aging skin care regimen.

1. It Promotes Cell Turnover

Exfoliation is key for radiant looking skin. Retinol helps eliminate dead skin cells that make your skin look dull and cause breakouts, while paving the way for new cells to come through. The result is smoother looking and feeling skin that better absorbs skin care products.

2. Retinol Boosts Collagen and Elastin Production

Collagen and elastin are critical proteins that keep your skin firm and elastic while driving the skin’s healing process. When their production slows, we start to see wrinkles and sagging. Since collagen and elastin production peaks in early adulthood, we need to eat foods and use products like retinol to boost production as we age.

3. Reduced Hyperpigmentation

Studies show that retinol can be very effective in evening out skin tone and fading dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The exfoliation it provides helps remove discolored cells to make way for a brighter complexion.

4.  Clearer Skin

Retinol can help treat moderate to severe acne by unclogging pores and eliminating the bacteria that causes acne breakouts. It also promotes better absorption and efficacy of acne treatment products.

5. Diminished Wrinkles

Retinol works to rejuvenate cells and smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Research shows that it can also help repair sun damage with extensive use.

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3 Body Sculpting Steps to Your Swimsuit Figure 500 334 Facercise

3 Body Sculpting Steps to Your Swimsuit Figure

body sculptingIt’s that time of year again—spring is here, which means summertime is right around the corner, prompting clients to call me in a panic. They wonder how they’re going to deal with swimsuit season and how fast they can trim and tone. The goods news is, the body sculpting regimen below, coupled with a good diet and regular exercise, can foster change in just two weeks.

Here is my routine for looking and feeling svelte just in time for swimsuit season.

1. Dry Brushing

This technique stimulates circulation and boosts your lymphatic system, which eliminates the toxins from your system. This is even more important when you’re dieting, since your body needs to flush more waste in order to function efficiently. Dry brushing also exfoliates the skin, which unclogs pores and lets your skin breathe so that you can rock a healthy, youthful looking glow. In addition, dry brushing has been shown to help decrease the appearance of cellulite by eliminating toxins that break down the connective tissue. Make sure to use one of the high-quality Sisal Louffas that we import from Germany.

2. No Lipo Lipo

Our proprietary knuckle massage method can be performed in spa or in the comfort of your own home with instruction from my No Lipo Lipo DVD. This technique builds upon the benefits of dry brushing, further breaking down the fat cells in the connective tissue. Clients lose inches all over their body and experience softer, smoother skin. On average, in spa, clients lose up to 15 inches. For best results, modify your diet to exclude carbs after 5 pm.

3. Body Lifting Mask

This incredible enzyme mask will give you the lift you need before special events or hitting that beach party. Do this twice a week for longer lasting results.

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How to Get Rid of a Double Chin 358 259 Facercise

How to Get Rid of a Double Chin

facial exercisesOne of my favorite areas to help clients target with facial exercises is the dreaded, but extremely common “double chin.” Also known as the “wattle,” chin fat or submental fat, this condition can be extremely difficult to get rid of. The double chin can be caused by anything from weight loss and genetics to aging. The good news is, Facercise can reduce this condition safely and effectively.

Risky Strategies

Chin fat causes insecurity and angst for those suffering from this condition. Unfortunately, many seek risky surgical procedures to target sagginess in this area. They get plastic surgery, have liposuction or get “fat melting” injections in the area. While this seems like a speedy solution, there are a lot of risks associated with these procedures, and often times, the results are below expectations.

Anesthesia

There are complications associated with anesthesia, such as post-operative dizziness, nausea and confusion. In more serious cases, side effects can result in pneumonia, stroke, seizure, heart attack and even death.

Mediocre or Undesired Results

Some patients report dimpling or unevenness in the area. Often times, there is only very slight improvement from these methods. With injectables, patients often have to do multiple courses of treatment, with up to 50 injections in the area each time. Does that sound like fun?

Short-Term Side Effects

Many experience bruising, redness, swelling and even infection in the area after injections or liposuction. Those who opt for injectables may also experience nausea, hypertension, mouth or throat pain, numbness, headache and nerve injury.

The Best Option

Anecdotal evidence shows that facial exercises can strengthen, tone and firm the muscles in the chin area. With a regular Facercise practice, you can diminish the appearance of a double chin without any risk of side effects or unwanted results. You can safely lift, tighten and firm the wattle, without spending all your money on expensive plastic surgery.

With daily facial exercises, you will see a difference in a matter of weeks. For best results, do all of the exercises included on the Ultimate Facercise DVD. Our muscles operate synergistically so exercising the entire face will make the entire area firmer and more toned.

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