RODAN + FIELDS SKINCARE TIPS – EXFOLIATION

Clear, radiant-looking skin has always been a sign of youth and vitality. And let’s face it—looking good also means feeling good. If you’re excited to get a natural, healthy-looking glow again, EXFOLIATION is the perfect complement to any skincare regimen.

Exfoliating regularly is essential because it gets rid of dulling, dead skin cells to allow younger, healthier-looking cells to surface. It also preps skin for the products that follow by removing dry, dead skin cells that can create a barrier to your moisturizer or make other skincare ingredients less effective. To optimize the results you see with your daily regimen, make sure you are exfoliating at least once a week.

Everyone has a different skin type, so it’s important to find an exfoliation product that fits your personal needs. Our products are for men and women – everyone has skin, right?

Looking for an oil-free exfoliator for sensitive or acne-prone skin? ENHANCEMENTS Micro-Dermabrasion Paste is an oil-free formula that combines salt and sugar in a high-glide formula that buffs off old cells to improve skin tone and texture. Skin looks brighter after the first use—and with regular exfoliation, you can help maintain that glow. For face or body, this jar of joy does double duty for your skin. Wet it down for more sensitive skin before applying. Wonderful before shaving too, guys!

Craving a daily cleanser with skin brightening powers? REVERSE Deep Exfoliating Wash is a multi-mechanism exfoliator and is especially designed to cleanse and refine blotchy complexions. It’s all about the Alpha Hydroxy Acids, which effectively loosen and sweep away dulling, dead skin cells to reveal a more radiant-looking you.

Ready to amp up your anti-aging skincare routine? REDEFINE AMP MD features a non-invasive micro-exfoliating roller clinically tested to boost your REDEFINE results for a visibly firmer, more youthful-looking appearance.

Exfoliation offers a simple way to help your skin look like it’s younger than its years. Follow me on Instagram or Twitter and PM me to find the perfect solution for you or you can also Find out what the Doctors recommend for your Skin!!

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FLAWLESS LOOKING FALL SKIN – Quick Tips

As the seasons change, so do our skincare needs. Hot, humid months turn crisp and cool, exposing skin to a variety of environmental stressors. Stay ahead of the seasonal skincare curve with easy tips and effective products that keep your complexion looking flawless all year long.

• Swap facial soaps for hydrating cleansers. Wind and cooler temperatures can dry out skin and cause redness or sensitivity, so switch up your cleanser game and keep clean with gentle products. Start by removing your makeup, then use SOOTHE Gentle Cream Wash to combat dry, chapped, cracked skin.

• Remember the importance of exfoliation. Exfoliation is a necessary step for healthy skin, even in dry months. A gentle exfoliant like the EHANCEMENTS Micro-Dermabrasion Paste helps remove dead skin cells and clears the way for skincare treatments. Plus, it helps refine and soften the skin’s surface—and silky skin is always in style.

• Keep your smacker supple. Your lips deserve just as much attention as your complexion. Give them the ultimate moisturizing treat with REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum. Each capsule helps restore and maintain a fuller, younger-looking pout. All the better to be smooched over a pumpkin spice latte.

• Hydration is your friend. Moisture, moisture, moisture (paging Jan Brady). As temps start to dip, help your skin out and amp up the hydration. Avoid tight, flaky skin by choosing thicker creams and lotions during the day like the REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment Broad Spectrum SPF 30 or SOOTH Moisture Replenishing Cream, and don’t forget overnight treatments.

• Don’t skip the SPF. Just because you’re accessorizing with scarves instead of sunglasses doesn’t mean harsh UVA and UVB rays aren’t coming your way. Before you head out the door, continue to slather your skin with a high quality sunscreen like ESSENTIALS Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Body Sunscreen.

Follow the tips above and keep your complexion glowing no matter what weather you find yourself in.

Find out what the Doctors recommend for your Skin!!

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EXFOLIATION AND MICRO-EXFOLIATION?

Dr. Katie Rodan: Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells to brighten the complexion. Regular exfoliation will help accelerate cell turnover and aid in the removal of excess melanin. It also helps clear the way for better efficacy of active ingredients.

Exfoliation can be part of your daily cleansing routine. REVERSE Deep Exfoliating Wash with alpha hydroxy acids helps loosen dead skin cells and refine skin texture and tone. To further boost results from your skincare Regimen, using an exfoliating tool, like REDEFINE AMP MD Micro-Exfoliating Roller, is clinically proven to improve your results by 50%. This tool conditions your skin, improving the appearance of firmness and elasticity and minimizing the appearance of pores.

 No matter which exfoliation method you choose, the secret is—don’t overdo it! Avoid harsh exfoliant ingredients like walnut shells or apricot pits that can scratch or irritate your skin. If your skin becomes red, uncomfortable, or dry, substitute an exfoliant cleanser with a mild one,   followed by moisturizer, until your skin recovers. When it comes to your skin, the saying “no pain no gain” simply isn’t true! The best results are achieved with products that are both gentle AND effective.

Find out what the Doctors recommend for your Skin!!

Comment below with your personal skincare questions.

MINI REGIMENS FOR QUICK FIX NEEDS

HOW HOT IS IT???? I am melting in this heat, how about you??

All that sweat and resulting dehydration can wreak havoc on our skin.

Fortunately, just one minute a day for a mini-facial can leave your skin refreshed and re-hydrated.  Not ready for a full regimen?  Try any of these combos.

 

And don’t forget the simplest thing you CAN do – drink water to replace what you have lost through perspiration and help those skin cells stay plump and moist!

But since it is Friday, better known as #FreebieFriday, I have a free gift for any new PC Perks customers.

What is PC Perks?

• PC Perks gives you 10% off all orders over $80 and free shipping once a month
• Refill reminder emails every 60 days
• Special access to new products and other deals
• Free gifts from ME!!!
• For free shipping on interim orders update your account, email priorityservices@rodanandfields.com and ask them to ship your order.

 

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— Naznin Inamdar (@NazninInamdar) July 18, 2016

 

 

CLEAR UP YOUR SKIN FOR BACK TO SCHOOL

 

Fall…time for back to school, for getting back into a routine. The anticipation, excitement and, in some cases, anxiety can wreak havoc on your complexion. And if those hot summer days haven’t brought you a sweat-induced breakout yet (lucky you), then the combined stress of a revved-up fall schedule could easily show up on your face. The good news is that while acne is not curable, it is treatable and controllable.

Use these easy tips to stay ahead of back-to-school acne and score flawless-looking skin:

• Wash your face both before bed and in the morning. A whole day’s worth of dirt, oil and even environmental pollution can coat your face by the end of the day. Likewise, hair products can rub off onto your pillow, and from there end up on your cheeks, so it’s important to start clean every morning.

• It’s important to remove layers of dead skin cells and dirt so they don’t block your pores. Gentle exfoliation also keeps your skin glowing.

• Don’t pick or pop. Disturbing a pimple can cause infections and make it worse, sometimes leaving a scar. Dab a sulfur treatment on the problem area twice a day to bring down the swelling, or try UNBLEMISH Acne Treatment Sulfur Wash to unclog pores and reduce visible redness.

• Keep it simple. Too many products can aggravate your skin. UNBLEMISH Regimen is a simple, four-step continuous solution that addresses the acne cycle, eliminating most acne blemishes before they are visible on the skin’s surface.

• See your dermatologist. If you’re still having acne challenges, see your dermatologist for a consult.

There’s one thing to remember if nothing else: you should continue doing what works for you. To quote Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, “When it comes to beating acne, success is routine.”

Find out what the Doctors recommend for your Skin!!

Tell us your story about how you successfully treated your acne. 

WHAT ARE YOU WASHING YOUR FACE WITH?

I have had many questions about this little nugget of information. Read on.

Skincare 101: Do you know why Rodan + Fields doesn’t offer #foaming #facewash??

Answer: Sodium laureth sulfate is the foaming agent used in most cleansers. It can be #comedogenic which means it can cause #blackheads , #cloggedpores, #pimples , #skinrash or dry #scaly skin. It’s NOT necessary to have bubbles in order to properly #cleanse the skin.

What wash are you using and is it specifically targeting your skin concern???  Don’t just randomly pick a wash…know what you need and why you need it!!
Your WASH…is SUPER important for setting up the products you use after….giving you the BIGGEST #realresults !

Rodan + Fields has 4 DIFFERENT washes depending on your concern…
REDEFINE Daily Cleansing Kaolin clay-based #mask  – $36*
REVERSE Deep #exfoliating wash – $36*
UNBLEMISH Acne Treatment #sulfur Wash – $36*
SOOTHE Gentle #cream Wash – $36*

*Prices shown reflect PC Perks pricing.  Message me to learn more about our PC Perks Program.

Find out what the Doctors recommend for your Skin!!

Step 1 matters…
Comment below and share what you are washing your face with.

TRIPLE THREAT: MOISTURIZE, FIGHT WRINKLES AND SPF

YEP! FREE PRESS! FEATURED AGAIN! You don’t have to take my word for it, check out all the latest beauty magazines…past, present, and future! We are just getting started!

Women’s Health Jul/Aug 2016 issue!! No, this is not a paid advertisement. Rodan + Fields doesn’t have an advertising budget. They don’t need one. The products speak for themselves.

This time it is the REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30 in the spotlight!  This fan favorite “smooths lines with collagen-revving peptides while thwarting future damage with antioxidants (also, duh, SPF).”

What is YOUR major skincare concern?  Share your comments below!  OR Find out what the Doctors recommend for your Skin!!

THE SUN IS NOT YOUR FRIEND

My oldest two boys are going out to camp for the first time ever and they each have their own tube of ESSENTIALS Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Body Sunscreen and Lip Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 25 packed.  Seriously!  They both have instructions that before they get out for the day, they MUST use their sunscreen and lip shield.

I HATE TO TELL YOU BUT…

No matter your skin type or age—and whether you’re lounging on the beach, urban trekking or hiking a mountain—the risk of UVA/UVB exposure is very real.

Take care of your skin—defending it against the daily aging effects of the sun with ESSENTIALS Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Body Sunscreen and Lip Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 25, and moisturizing it following sun exposure with Daily Body Moisturizer. Check out our face sunscreens too in our regimens or better yet Find out what the Doctors recommend for your Skin!!

DON’T UNDERESTIMATE the importance of sun protection and moisturizing during the dry summer months.  Message me to help you select the perfect skincare treatment and protection for you!

ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY

16 years and counting.  Yes, today I celebrate 16 years of marriage.

16 years ago, I donned the traditional red color, gold jewelry and had henna that covered my arms up to my elbows!!

But the ONE thing that anyone has EVER commented on every time they saw my wedding pictures including the one above, was my flawless complexion.  Would you believe it that my makeup, although done professionally, was minimal?  I did NOT want to look like a caked up doll and worry about my makeup running all over the place in the heat of summer!

The funny part was that the woman I had initially hired to do my makeup, Jyoti, ended getting shingles days before my wedding!!  I know, I was in tears.  With everything that was already going wrong, I did not want to hear this.  So she offered to send in a friend in her stead who apparently charged a lot more to do bridal makeup.  But since this was certainly not my fault, her friend Sheila, decided to do my makeup for the same price.

However, price was not my only concern!  My BIGGER concern was whether Sheila was going to do my makeup the way I wanted, which was just light coverage.  I did NOT want to touch my face and come away with streaks of makeup on my fingers instead!  Get the picture?  Anyway, long story short, Sheila did a great job!  I still get compliments that I still look just as I did 16 years ago.

But do you know what the REAL secret behind that is?  It is caring for my skin and keeping it flawless.  Of course I have aged 16 years, but people are shocked to hear I am a mother of 3 kids and my oldest is in high school!!

So, here are my 3 simple tips to incorporate so you too can have a flawless complexion!

• Remove ALL makeup at night and complete your PM regime!  If you are as tired as I am sometimes, incorporate my Lazy Girl’s Routine.
  • Step 1 :  REDEFINE Eye Cloths.  $27**
  • Step 2:  REDEFINE Multi-Function Eye Cream $54**
  • Step 3:  REDEFINE Overnight Restorative Cream $66**

 

• Exfoliate.  Exfoliate.  Exfoliate.  I cannot stress how important this is to keep your skin regenerating new cells!  My absolute favorite?  ENHANCEMENTS Micro-dermabrasion Paste $70**.  You can read more about what some other people have to say about this paste here, here and here.

 

• Use Sunscreen.  SPF yourself EVERY DAY.  As summer temperatures heat up, Rodan + Fields has you covered from head to toe with broad spectrum sunscreen products designed to do double duty – protect your skin from the sun and address your unique skin concerns.

Find out which of these products are best suited for you by answering a few questions about your unique skin concerns.  Make sure you get the results emailed to yourself for future reference.

** Prices shown are available through the PC Perks program, which allows Free Shipping and 10% discount.

Ok.  GIVEAWAY time!

In honor of my anniversary, I am giving away my absolute favorite product, the ENHANCEMENTS Micro-dermabrasion Paste ($78 value) to the first 5 people that try out these products as PREFERRED CUSTOMERS.  You only need to purchase $80 worth of product to get this awesome paste!  Please comment below with your first name and the words “REDEEM GIVEAWAY” after you have placed your order as a preferred customer.

Offer valid till June 30, 2016 10:00 PM PST only.

HOW TO LOOK GLAMOUROUS AFTER A FLIGHT

How do you arrive more refreshed than when you boarded your flight?

I love flying.  I have always been a fan of airports and planes since I was a child.  That love for airports has reduced a little now after travelling with kids and the nightmares of airport security.  But I still love flying to places and to sightsee and experience different cultures around the world.

While flying in the past, I have been known to snooze off and catch up on some sleep, I can’t seem to do that as easily as I age now.  So I spend my time reading a book or watching a movie.  But, of course upon arrival, I usually want to drop my bags and head right out to begin my vacation.  I always make sure I arrive looking my refreshed best.

These tips and products can make a huge difference in how you look when you arrive.

• Humidity is extremely low during air travel and will leave your skin dull and dehydrated if you’re not proactive. Upon boarding, cleanse your face with REDEFINE Eye Cloths (these $27** cloths double up great as facial wipes to remove makeup as well as deposit a unique blend peptides clinically shown to reduce the appearance of lines, under-eye wrinkles and puffiness), apply REDEFINE Overnight Restorative cream ($66**) since you aren’t going to be out in the sun, and ESSENTIALS Lip Shield ($14**) to damp skin and lips. Reapply hourly or more often if needed.
• For some reason, I always love tomato juice while flying — I never drink it otherwise — but, if you want to avoid puffiness steer clear of all salty drinks and food and drink water  your entire flight. Drinking more water than usual instead of dehydrating alcohol, caffeine or sodium rich drinks will help keep you hydrated and prevent swelling.
• Before arriving at your destination, use REDEFINE Eye Cloths to cleanse your entire face again. Then, add some REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment Broad Spectrum SPF 30 ($72**) to moisturize and protect against the sun, ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides ($53**) to even out skin tone and reduce redness, mascara, cream blush and tinted lip balm or lip gloss for a fresh-faced and ready-to-go-anywhere, healthy look.

** Prices shown are available through the PC Perks program, which allows Free Shipping and 10% discount.

What are your tips while flying?  Comment below and share your regime on long flights!