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The Benefits of Face Lift to Go 500 333 Facercise

The Benefits of Face Lift to Go

face lift to goFace Lift to Go is one of the most effective face masks on the market. It uplevels your masking game by imparting a beautiful glow along with firming, lifting and exfoliation. Regular treatments make you look like you’re spending all you time at a spa or on the red carpet. Read on to discover five benefits of using Face Lift to Go.

1. That Youthful Glow

Face Lift to Go is made with powerful enzymes that promote cell turnover and stimulate blood flow. The result is a beautiful, youthful glow along with the anti-aging benefits of boosted circulation.

2. The Lift You’re Looking For

Forget fillers and facelifts! The enzymes in Face Lift to Go lift and firm sagging skin immediately after each use. Continued use of this amazing product tightens the dermis to combat future sagging and improve the skin’s overall appearance.

3. Exfoliation

Dead skin cells build up over time. This results in dull skin, clogged pores that lead to breakouts, and sun spots and hyperpigmentation. Face Lift to Go provides gentle yet effective exfoliation that helps unclog pores and slough away dead skin cells. The result is smoother skin that promotes better product absorption and less blemishes.

4. Detox

The exfoliation this mask provides, coupled with its enzymatic action, detoxifies the skin. It helps unclog pores and draw out impurities to clear and prevent future breakouts.

5. No Downtime or Side Effects

Unlike fillers and other anti-aging modalities, Face Lift to Go has no risks of side effects or downtime. While it exfoliates almost at the level of a gentle chemical peel, your skin will never be at risk. You can use it the same day as a big event—even a wedding—and be confident that there will be no redness, irritation or flaking. Every time you use it, your skin will appear brighter and feel softer and smoother. It’s the ideal nonsurgical way to life and firm your skin! For best results, use every 10 days.

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5 Foods That Accelerate Aging 500 333 Facercise

5 Foods That Accelerate Aging

facial exercisesA healthy diet is just as important as facial exercises and good skin care. What you eat affects your skin on a cellular level, so when it’s lacking or you’re eating the wrong things, it shows up on your skin. Here are some types of food that you should avoid to look and feel your very best.

1. Sugar

Sugar-laden foods are one of the worst things you can eat if you want to combat the signs of aging. They cause those “sugar rushes” that create inflammation throughout your body. Inflammation causes the breakdown of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for your skin’s firmness and elasticity. Sugary foods can also trigger hormonal shifts, which impacts the skin negatively.

2. Simple Carbs

Refer to #1 because simple carbs convert to sugar in your system. You may want to avoid too much wheat and gluten as well. Studies show that gluten sensitivity can also cause acne, rosacea and other skin issues.

3. Salt

Too much sodium in your diet causes water retention, which makes it more difficult to flush the toxins from your body. This causes your face to get puffy and leads to bags under your eyes. Excessive salt also dehydrates the skin, which is not good at any age.

4. Dairy

The hormones found in dairy products cause inflammation and can lead to everything from acne and oily skin to fine lines and wrinkles.

5. Fried Food

Back in the day people avoided fried foods because they were thought to cause acne. While opinions differ on that concept, fried foods are definitely filled with unhealthy fats that reduce your body’s ability to fight free radical damage.

Cut these babies of your life and you will significantly boost the results of Facercise and antiaging skin care. Visit this link to learn about our proprietary system of facial exercises.

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5 Amazing Benefits of Luxe Retinol Serum 500 332 Facercise

5 Amazing Benefits of Luxe Retinol Serum

retinol serumOne of the most effective anti-aging products you can get without a prescription is our Luxe Retinol Serum. Retinol is a gentle vitamin-A derivative that yields exceptional results without any of the redness or harsh drying effects that prescription versions cause. It improves skin for everyone from teenagers suffering from acne to adults with visible signs of aging. Regular use helps you look younger and more beautiful while improving skin health.

Below are five benefits of using this amazing product.

1. Exfoliation

Retinol exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal fresher looking skin and stimulates cell turnover. The result is glowing skin that absorbs other skin care products more effectively. It also smooths and refines skin texture while unclogging pores and removing debris. This helps pores appear smaller and more refined.

2. Retinol Reduces Hyperpigmentation

Retinol brightens skin and diminishes hyperpigmentation and sun spots safely and effectively. It does this by helping shed darker, damaged cells to make room for healthier ones that light bounces off of more easily. Research shows that it may also block an enzyme necessary for melanin production. The result is brighter skin and a more even skin tone.

3. Collagen and Elastin Production

Retinol boosts their production of collagen and elastin, proteins responsible for healing and maintaining skin’s firmness and elasticity. This helps reduce and prevent sagginess while plumping up wrinkles and fine lines.

4. Wrinkle Reduction

Regular use of Retinol Skin Conditioner visibly improves the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It also mitigates damage from free radicals and other environmental stressors. With consistent use, it can even help repair sun damage.

5. It Fights Acne

The exfoliation retinol promotes helps unclog pores, which improves acne. It also reduces inflammation and eliminates bacteria that leads to breakouts. Studies show that it can even improve and lighten the appearance of acne scars.

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How Alcohol Damages Your Skin 400 266 Facercise

How Alcohol Damages Your Skin

facial exercisesWhen you dedicate so much time and effort doing facial exercises and following a proper skincare regimen, it only makes sense to follow a healthy lifestyle. It plays one of the most important parts in keeping skin looking young. An diet rich in antioxidants and lean protein, coupled with regular exercise, makes a huge difference in your skin and overall health.

Yet there is a common culprit that can deter all your hard work: alcohol. When it comes to alcohol consumption, moderation is key. If abstinence is not an option, then it’s important to develop guidelines for your intake. If you need some motivation for moderation, read on to learn how alcohol affects your skin.

Dehydration

Alcohol severely dehydrates your skin. Since the skin is primarily composed of water, dehydration causes it to lose that youthful plumpness we’re all striving for. It also makes fine lines and wrinkles appear more prominent and causes skin to look puffy. Worse yet—dehydration damage causes you to look older over time.

Inflammation

Alcohol causes inflammation, which results in a histamine reaction that results in redness, flushing and capillary damage. It also exacerbates rosacea.

Breakouts

Alcohol negatively affects our adrenal glands, causing adrenal fatigue. This is believed to cause hormonal breakouts. The inflammation that drinking alcohol causes also contributes to blemishes.

Nutrient Depletion

Drinking alcohol depletes important vitamins and antioxidants from your body, which blocks the delivery of oxygen to cells. It also significantly diminishes vitamin A, which is essential for cell regeneration.

Aging

The inflammation caused by excessive alcohol consumption promotes harmful free radical activity that leads to the breakdown to collagen and elastin. This results in loss of firmness and elasticity and actually causes wrinkling.

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5 Reasons to Facercise 500 333 Facercise

5 Reasons to Facercise

FacerciseFacial exercises are the best way to look and feel our very best naturally. They eliminate the need to get fillers or go under the knife to maintain a youthful look. Regular practice of my Facercise program will help you achieve natural looking results that trump any surgical procedure. Plus, there are no risks, side effects or downtime associated with a facial exercises regimen.

Just like the muscles in our body start to lose elasticity as we age, so do those in our face, which results in a sagging appearance. Facial exercises firm up the muscles that support the skin so that it looks more toned and lifted. People of all ages can benefit from Facercise, whether to delay the signs of aging or to resculpt areas, such as a double chin or long nose.

Read on for the top 5 benefits of a consistent Facercise regimen.

1. Facial Exercises Stimulate Blood Circulation

This provides nutrition to the cells of the outer layers of the epidermis, resulting in improved skin tone and color. Boosting circulation can also help combat the development of fine lines and wrinkles by providing the cells and blood with more oxygen.

2. A Brighter Complexion

Exercising your face can brighten up your complexion by giving you a nice glow while improving the overall texture of your skin. By delivering more oxygen to skin cells, old damaged cells are eliminated and the epidermis is better able to absorb moisture.

3. Facercise Give You a Natural Lift

Facial exercises boost collagen and elastic production, which results in a more lifted appearance. These two essential proteins help maintain the elasticity of skin, soften the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and smooth those sunken or sagging areas, such as droopy eyelids, saggy jowls and folds in the cheeks.

4. Detoxification

Facial exercises stimulate the lymphatic system, which helps flush the toxins, dirt and bacteria from skin and boosts your metabolism.

5. Relief From TMJ

Many studies show that facial exercises can relax the muscles that are linked to Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ), a disorder that causes pain and compromised movement of the joint and muscles surrounding the jaw. Exercising the facial muscles will stretch, strengthen and relax out overworked muscles and joints, resulting in decreased pain.

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5 Ways to Trim Belly Fat 500 281 Facercise

5 Ways to Trim Belly Fat

body sculptingOne of the biggest concerns our body sculpting clients have is belly fat. The tummy is an area where stubborn fat can persist, even when we’re at an ideal weight. Stress causes overproduction of cortisol, which can increase hunger and contribute to unsightly weight gain—and even rolls—in the midsection. If you want to target that area specifically, the tips below will help make a real difference. Keep in mind that consistency is key!

1. Load Up on Lean Protein

Lean protein is essential for shedding belly fat and losing weight. It helps builds lean muscle mass, which causes you to burn more calories on a daily basis. It will also fill you up so you eat less overall. Some excellent sources include poultry, salmon, tuna, mackerel, eggs, quinoa and lentils.

2. Cut Back on Sugar

Refined sugar causes weight gain, belly fat and wreaks havoc on your blood sugar levels. Cut out sugars as much as possible.  Saved those baked goods for a treat once in a great while and cut out the sugar-laden juices and soda. Reduce your intake of simple carbs like white bread and pasta since they convert to sugar in your system.

3. Dry Brush Daily

Dry brushing stimulates the lymphatic system, which flushes the toxins from your body. This assists with weight loss and breaking down fat in the connective tissue. Our new Louffa Bundle for Face & Body contains all you need for both body sculpting and facial benefits.

4. Do No Lipo Lipo for Body Sculpting

No Lipo Lipo is a revolutionary body sculpting method that targets your trouble areas and breaks down fatty deposits. You can do sessions at our spa in Redondo Beach or any of our licensed locations. If you prefer to do it in the privacy and comfort of your own home, you can use the No Lipo Lipo DVD. It provides comprehensive instructions so that you can quickly and easily master your technique.

5. Exercise Regularly

Regular workouts are essential for losing belly fat and toning muscles. Consistency is key—strive to exercise several days a week for a solid duration. For best results, incorporate all three pillars of training: cardio, flexibility and strength/resistance. Find something that works for you and do it four to five days week. Increase the duration and intensity of your workouts over time.

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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

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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