Choosing The Right Moisturizer

With literally hundreds of facial creams on the market today, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the potential choices available. 

What you need to know before choosing a face cream, is there’s more to a face cream than meets the eye. You may have come across many creams that feel rich and creamy or smell great, but a good moisturizer is all about the ingredients, and at what stage in your regimen you apply it!

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Tip #1: SPF Protection

The best face moisturizers will always contain an SPF protection. Moisturizers that have SPF protection will protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays from the sun. These rays cause a number of different skin problems such as the development of dark spots, hyperpigmentation, the development of wrinkles and lastly - skincancer. The best moisturizer will offer your skin hydration and protection from the sun, which means you never have to worry about forgetting your sunscreen once you start applying your new moisturizer daily.

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Tip #2: Consider an Overnight Moisturizer

For better results, you may wish to consider hydrating your skin overnight, when the body is going through its natural rejuvenation process. In this case, the best moisturizer for your skin care regimen is a moisturizer that contains a variety of different ingredients that will work to soften and protect your skin while you sleep. Rodan + Fields Restorative Overnight Cream is an ultra-hydrating cream which replenishes your skin's natural moisturizing factors while you sleep. This results in a visibly firmer, less-lined skin in the morning. Moisture recycling complex of hyaluronic acid and glycerin prevent moisture loss while 12-hour, time-released antioxidants A, C and E replenish vital skin nutrients. 

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Tip #3: Choosing A Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

If you have sensitive skin, then you already know how difficult it is to find products that don't irritate, cause redness, or inflammation of your skin. The best moisturizer for sensitive skin will contain ingredients that soothe your skin and moisturize without causing inflammation. 

When you’re shopping for the best moisturizer for sensitive skin, try to avoid products that include parabens, other harsh preservatives, artificial colors, alcohol, and ingredients that give the product a heavy fragrance, as these ingredients usually cause irritation. One of the best products on the market for sensitive skin is Rodan + Fields SOOTHE.  SOOTHE shields against the biological and environmental aggressors and helps fortify your skin’s natural moisture barrier so that you can take comfort in having a healthy-looking complexion every day!

Everyone’s skin type and skin requirements are different. I do have a skincare tool that can help you determine the best regimen and moisturizer for your skin.
Try my skincare assessment tool - it only takes about 30 seconds to complete. Get a custom skincare recommendation from Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields ... no appointment necessary.

As always for all your skincare needs pop by my Rodan + Fields website. Become a Preferred Customer today and receive 10% off and FREE Shipping. Products are available anywhere in North America. Coming soon to Australia!!

If you have questions about Rodan + Fields regimens or are interested in the business opportunity send me a message from my site....Would love to connect....Sue

Men have it easy when it comes to aging skin!

Have you ever noticed that as men age they become more distinguished looking. A bit of gray hair, and their skin still looks the same as it did when they were in their 40's?

Yet, as woman our skin seems to begin sagging and developing deeper wrinkles early on into our 40's.

This is because female skin actually ages faster than our male counterparts...Unfair, yes I know!

Why does this happen? Well, Collagen production declines with age in both sexes, but women lose it more rapidly than men. 

Our skin’s suppleness is determined by collagen and elastin - fibers beneath the skin that give it structure and contour - and they are key to maintaining a youthful look. When collagen weakens, our skin loses its firmness, resulting in wrinkles, creases and sagging.

The good news is that the appearance of wrinkles, lines, spots and more can improve with regular use of the right ingredients and formulas.

Rodan + Fields’ REDEFINE Regimen was specifically formulated to address the concerns of aging skin with powerful ingredients, like peptides and hyaluronic acid.

So although women technically age faster than men, with the right skincare, they can defend their skin against time and might even end up looking better tomorrow than they did today.

As always for all your skincare needs pop by my Rodan + Fields website. Become a Preferred Customer today and receive 10% off and FREE Shipping. Products are available anywhere in North America.

If you have questions about Rodan + Fields regimens or are interested in the business opportunity send me a message from my site....Would love to connect....Sue

Exfoliation is the key to great skin!

OOOH LA LA.

Look what was featured on The Doctors TV show today. Rodan + Fields MACRO Exfoliator. 

Check out what The Doctors have to say. You can order from me anywhere in Canada and the US at www.suemiller.myrandf.com/ca

Networking Basics: 8 Tips to Networking Without Being Fake

Once again Marie Forleo provides some great Networking tips.

Enjoy :)

Antiage Skincare Tips - Exfoliation is the Key To Smooth Skin

Our skin is constantly renewing itself, growing new skin cells to replace the surface skin cells that grow old, die, and fall off. Every minute of every day, between 30,000 and 40,000 dead skin cells flake away.

Factors like age and dry skin can mean that dead skin cells don’t fall away as easily as they should. 

When these cells build up, they can make our complexion look rough and pasty and can also contribute to the clogged pores that lead to adult acne. 

The regular yet careful use of a clinically proven skin exfoliant can help slough off dead skin cells and uncover fresh, more youthful skin.

Here are my two favorite skincare regimens which include a daily exoliation.

REVERSE Regimen

Exposure to the sun and the environment can leave you with less-than-youthful skin. Erase the appearance of premature aging, including brown spots, dullness and discoloration with REVERSE. 

REVERSE Regimen exfoliates, visibly brightens, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and defends against sun exposure for a long-term solution for a radiant complexion.

Retail $206.00 CAD - Available for sale in Canada Feb 02 2015. Preferred customers get a 10% discount.

The REVERSE Regimen features four full-size products: 

• Deep Exfoliating Wash 
• Intensive Brightening Toner 
• Dual Active Brightening Complex, and 
• Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen

REDEFINE Regimen

We are all aging all the time, but what that looks like is up to you. Decide today how you are going to look tomorrow with our REDEFINE Regimen.

REDEFINE is a comprehensive skincare regimen that layers cosmetic ingredients and proven peptide technology to help defend against and reduce the visible signs of aging for noticeably firmer, smoother, flawless-looking skin.

Retail Sale 222.00 - Available for sale in Canada Feb 02 2015. Preferred Customers get a 10% discount.

The REDEFINE Regimen features four full-size products: 

• Daily Cleansing Mask 
• Pore Minimizing Toner 
• Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30, and 
• Overnight Restorative Cream.

These products are available to order online through me on February 02 2015. For information check out my pre-launch site: https://www.rodanandfields.com/ca/s#Q0EuMTI0 or stop by my facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/healthyskincanada

Sue's Antiage Skincare

Thank You For Not Believing In Me

As I venture into my new business skincare with Rodan + Fields...I have had some experiences where people tell me "You can't do that or you won't be successful!"

This has only made me want to work harder.

Marie Forleo gives great positive tips to entrepreneurs. Watch this awesome video that can help you rise above the "negative-nellies!" and help you achieve your goals!




For more information about the Rodan + Fields Canadian launch visit my pre-launch site at https://www.rodanandfields.com/ca/s#Q0EuMTI0

Skincare Business with Dr's Rodan + Fields

Great video of Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields talking about their journey from creating Proactiv to launching their antiage skincare line "Rodan + Fields".

Coming to Canada Fall 2014.

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Reverse The Signs of Aging

The best wrinkle is the one you never get.

If I've said it once, I've said in many times, It's never too early to start your anti-aging, anti-wrinkle skin care regimen. By starting today, you can slow down the signs of aging skin and even reverse many of the signs of aging such as sun damage!

Here's a few tips on what you can do to help reverse and slow down the signs of aging.


#1: Practice Sun Protection Every Day

Wearing sunscreen is not just for summer days or to protect you at the beach. 

The sun's harmful UVA and UVB Rays attack your skin during everyday activities, such as walking the dog, or watching your kid's soccer game...at any time of the year! See my post on How the Sun See's You for proof!

The single most important anti-aging thing you can do for your skin is to apply a high SPF sunscreen daily. 

One of my favorites is Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment. It's a moisturizing treatment with broad spectrum SPF 30 protection.

It contains a clinically proven concentration of powerful peptides to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles and visibly firm skin. It  provides effective broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and visibly decelerates the signs of photoaging that appear over time.

#2: Use an anti-wrinkle cream that's right for your skin type

Many anti-age creams offer over night success, and a very costly rate. Ensure that any anti-age cream you buy has been clinically proven to reduce wrinkles and sign of aging.

All of Rodan + Fields products have been clinically proven, and have different regimens for all skin types.

Here's a great tool to use when determining what regimen you should use for your skin type. It's free...give it a try.

Starting an effective anti-wrinkle plan isn't complicated, however skincare is like trying to lose weight. If you only eat healthy and go to the gym occassionally, you likely won't see results. Skincare is the same, use sunscreen everyday, and be diligent with you skincare regimen!!

 Follow through on these simple steps, and you should start to see brighter, younger-looking skin in a few weeks.

Rodan + Fields Products will be available in Canada in a few short weeks. Stay tuned for details.Want more details check out my pre-launch site by clicking the photo below:

Harvard Business School Says Rodan + Fields is a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity

In January 2012, Rodan + Fields Chairman and President were invited to the Harvard Business School to be participate in a case study focusing on Rodan + Fields Dermatologists, and their direct selling model.

I first heard of Rodan + Fields about 3 years ago when I was visiting family in Boston. I had never heard of Dr. Katie Rodan or Dr. Kathy Fields. At the time I had no idea that they were the doctor's who created the hugely successful acne regimen Proactiv, or the Dr.'s who created the Rodan + Fields skincare line I had just fallen in love with. 

I knew that Rodan + Fields skincare was going to be a regular part of my skincare regimen, but had no idea that soon it would become my business as well. Confession time: I have always been very skeptical about direct selling. I simply assumed it was a scam, and people would get suckered into a business where they were promised they would make millions and end up losing money. So I decided to look into the company's business model and do some research on my own.

During my research I discovered Rodan + Fields is far from a scam and truly is a legitimate business. I came across the Harvard Business Review Case study which profiled Rodan + Field dermatologists and their direct selling model. After reading the business case, I knew I needed to take the leap of faith and try something new with Rodan + Fields or I would regret it for the rest of my life.

Before I get into the results on the case study, let me give you a little history on Rodan + Fields.

Rodan + Fields originally started selling their skincare regimens in high end department stores, like Nordstrom and Bloomingdales between 2002 and 2007. 

Rodan + Fields was actually ranked #1 at Nordstrom when the Doctor's decided to break free from the department stores and enter into direct sales.

Here are the results from the information found in the Harvard Business School and Network Marketing report:

In order for a company to be successful in the Direct Selling Market, it needs to be a "ground floor" opportunity.

• Harvard Business School suggests that in order for the opportunity to qualify as "ground floor" the number of existing active distributors should be less than ½ of 1% of the population (300 million in the united states) in the country where this network marketing company exists.

• In the United States this figure is equal to 1.5 million people

• Harvard Business School also stated that if there were less than 500,000 people involved, you would be on the cutting edge of a great opportunity.

• If the company has less than 100,000 distributors, Harvard Business School considers it to be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

• Rodan + Fields currently only has 15,000 distributors in the US

What does this mean for the Canadian Market?

 Rodan + Fields is expanding into Canada in fall 2014.

Based on the Harvard Business School’s report becoming one of the first Independent consultant in Canada is truly a “Once in a lifetime opportunity!”

Based on the reports finding:

• In order for the opportunity to qualify as "ground floor" the number of existing active distributors should be less than ½ of 1% of the population. 

• The current Canadian Population is approximately 35 million. Based on this figure that would mean if Canada had 175 000 consultants Rodan + Fields would be considered “Ground Floor 

• Harvard Business School also stated that if there were less than 500,000 people involved, it would be on the cutting edge of a great opportunity.

• As stated above based on numbers if Rodan + Fields had even 175 000 consultants in Canada it would be considered “Ground Breaking”. 

• If the company has less than 100,000 distributors, Harvard Business School considers it to be a once in a lifetime opportunity. 

• Rodan + Fields are launching into Canada in January 2014 – which means there are currently NO Canadian distributors at this time. 

That means this truly is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the Canadian market!!! 

Ask yourself this question...if you had a chance to go back in time and buy stock in Proactiv before it became a multi-billion dollar brand...would you?

If your answer is "yes" let's connect so you too can partner with the same doctors who are NOW doing for the anti-age market what they did for the acne market!

Check out my pre-launch site for details: https://www.rodanandfields.com/ca/s#Q0EuMTI0

Let's connect if you want to change your future by helping other improve their skin and change your financial future!

Stop Adding "Just A" in Front of Stay-At-Home Mom

One of my biggest pet peeves is when I hear my friends who are stay at home moms say they are "Just a stay at home mom." Why do some stay at home mom's (or dad's) say "Just a…" in front??

This has bothered my for quite sometime. I am a mom of a wonderful 11 year old boy who is my world. If I could afford to stay at home with him I would have chosen to do so, however, given my sitation at the time as a single mom, it wasn't in the cards for me. So I reluctantly ventured back into the corporate world after my year long Maternity leave. (we get one year meternity leave in Canada!)

Several of my friends opted to stay at home with their children for various reasons such as daycare was too expensive, they couldn't bare to have someone else look after their kids, they had no desire to go back to the corporate world and wanted to focus on raising their kids…and so on. Whatever their reasoning it was a choice they happily made and felt it was the best thing for their family. Not one of my friends who is a stay at home mom has regretted leaving the corporate world to focus on their family…and I find such beauty in that!

My girlfriends and I recently got together for a girls night dinner and I asked the question "Why do you say "just a" in front of stay at home mom?" Here were some of their responses:

• Corporate Mom's feel value from what they do - they get paid to do a job and get recongnised by peers for their work.
• Corporate Moms don't have to ask their spouses for money or have an allowance. You can go an buy something for yourself without checking with your spouse first. You have your own money..or atleast feel like it's your won little nest.
• Corporate Moms get to talk about business rather than poop, snacks, laundry, doctor appointments, and naps
• Corporate Moms have something other than their kids and spouse to focus on - their whole world isn't about everyone else. It would be nice to have something of my own that I have accomplished that isn't about the family.

Needless to say, some of these reasons truly broke my heart. (You may not feel this way. These are only the perspectives of a few of my stay-at-home mom friends - not all stay-at-home moms feel this way). It was the last point that really stuck with me though.

What my friends don't know is that I long to be a stay at home mom. Your entire family depends on you to ensure the house functions properly and without you..let's be honest, the entire system would fail. So in my eyes…Stay at home moms, are really the CEO of the family and are in charge of ensuring everything runs smoothly. So when I say, Stay at home moms have the most important job…I truly mean that!

But none the less their feelings are valid to them. My son is now 11, and I feel like I have missed out on so much. Yes, I love my job, but it's not more important that being there for my son in the moments that really count. And being a stay at home mom allows for that…but how can I do this?

For the past year I have been scowering the internet for jobs where I could work from home…let me tell you, there are a ton of scams, or false advertising. so if you are doing the same, do your due diligence, and anything that promises you XX amount of dollars a week is likely not real.

I have settled on Rodan + Fields - an antiage skincare line that is made by the same doctors who created Proactiv, so I know it's a reputible company. Fortunately I will be one of the first in Canada to represent this skincare line, so that's a huge advantage in being one of the first.

I have invited a few of my Stay-at-home moms to join my team…we now have 5 moms who have joined. Together I know we will be sucessful in growing out business by only workin a few hours a week, while still being able to focus on what we do best being Moms! All 5 moms have said they can't wait to have something of their own that they accomplished that isn't just about the family….but will benefit the family too.

If this post resignated with you, and you have similar feeling as my friends let's connect and help you to create something of your own, that will help benefit you family! To be successful you truly only need 5- 10 hours a week, and you can do most of it over the internet.

To all the stay at home moms…you are much more than "Just a"…much, much more. Keep up the great work, you are doing an awesome job and your family is luckt to have you leading the way!

Sue

How The Sun Sees you!

Have you ever wondered how the sun see's you? This is an awesome video that shows you the importance of sunscreen!

Your skin likely already has sun damage and you don't even know it. Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen can help reverse the sign of aging.

Exposure to the sun and the environment can leave you with less-than-youthful skin. Erase the appearance of premature aging, including brown spots, dullness and discoloration with REVERSE. 

This regimen exfoliates, visibly brightens, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and defends against sun exposure for a long-term solution for a radiant complexion. (Available in Canada Fall 2014).

Sun-kissed Look Without The Sun's Hook

 

As women we often think that the way our skin ages is because of out genes. But it's not our genes that determine our skins future but our habits!

DNA actually only accounts for 20% of visible skin aging. It's our environment and daily habits that are responsible for 80% of the visible signs of aging with the sun being the largest contributor.

I love to have that sun-kissed look in the summer. I have a pool and looooove to read by my pool. But knowing the sun is likely the worst thing for my skin, I take extra precautions in protecting my skin...but have discovered a secret to getting a glowing tan - without the harmful rays!!! I reguarly use all Rodan + Fields products. With these products I have come up with the perfect combination for getting a great tan, without exposing myself to the damaging effects of the sun!

Here are the steps I take:

Step 1: ESSENTIALS Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Body Sunscreen

I love this sunscreen. Before I head out with my latest "girlie" book to lounge by my pool I slather my entire body with Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Body Sunscreen.  I love it because it is lightweight, non-sticky and non-greasy. It also contains dimethicone to protect my skin’s moisture barrier, has antioxidant vitamins C and E to absorb damaging free radicals and anti-inflammatory ingredients to protect skin from environmental stress. It is by far my favorite sunscreen I have ever used.

I always re-apply after I take a dip in the pool. It is water resistant...but isn't water proof. Always remember to re-apply your sunscreen regularly throughout the day and especially after you've been in the water.

Step 2: ENHANCEMENTS Body Micro-Dermabrasion

When I am ready to retire from my day by the pool, I take a nice long shower and use Rodan + Fields ENHANCEMENTS Body Micro-Dermabrasion to exfoliate my

body.  This helps remove dead skin leaving your skin feeling soft and refreshed!

Step 3: ESSENTIALS Daily Moisturizer 
Next, I use Rodan + Fields ESSENTIALS Daily Moisturizer on my knees, elbows, toes, toenails, heels and ankles...This prevents the ESSENTIALS Foaming Sunless Tanner we'll talk about in Step 4 from concentrating in those areas where the skin is thickest.

Step 4:  ESSENTIALS Foaming Sunless Tan

 The last step is ESSENTIALS Foaming Sunless Tan. This is by far the best sunless tanner I have ever used! It's a  lightweight, oil-free, mess-free and applies easily and dries quickly. It produces and even, natural-looking color all over.

Here are a few quick tips when using the foamless tanner:

have your legs, 

• Shave you legs before applying...shaving after only reduces the life of your sun-kissed look
• Use rubber gloves or wash your hands immediately after applying ESSENTIALS Foaming Sunless Tan to avoid getting orange palms. 
• If you do make a mistake, acetone or nail polish remover can be used to remove any unintended color. 
• Allow it to "dry to the touch" before getting dressed. 15 - 20 minutes before getting dressed is ideal.
• Avoid wearing tight fitting clothing over your Sunless Tan for 3-4 hours after application to allow the colour to develop evenly. 
• Use the tanner before bed. The colour develops as the proteins in your body respond to the color-inducing ingredients. This response creates that notorious smell that is often associated with self-tanning products. So it’s a good idea to apply at bed time, wear loose fitting pajamas and then shower in the morning.

Rodan + Fields products will be available in Canada in Fall 2014.

Pucker Tips for Great Lips!

As women we focus mainly on our aging skin, but neglect our lips! What most of us don't know is that the thin skin on our lips is particularly sensitive and vulnerable to showing signs of dryness and aging. 

Many of us are quick to grab a cute coloured lip gloss as a quick fix for dry lips, but layering on the gloss won’t help cure dry, flaky lips. Lip gloss is primarily cosmetic, designed to add a splash of colour and a great shine, they aren’t formulated to improve the quality of lips over time.

Rodan + Fields products will be available in Canada Fall 2014

To keep my "pucker" looking young and fresh I follow 3 basic steps.

1). I exfoliate my lips using Rodan + Fields ENHANCEMENTS Lip Micro-Dermabrasion to remove any dead skin cells. This is an effective and convenient exfoliation stick created specifically for your lips. This conditioning treatment makes your lips look and feel more defined and youthful by renewing the surface and helps reduce the dreaded "lipstick bleeding."

2). Next, I use ESSENTIALS Lip Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 25, This lip shield goes beyond moisturizing!! It hydrates your lips, soothes, softens and protects your lips from the aging and burning effects of the sun. It  contains collagen-stimulating peptides to smooth lip texture, lipid molecules for long-term moisturization. Vitamins A, C and E provide anti-oxidant protection, while shea butter, avocado and sunflower seed oil hydrate and moisturize. It's awesome and I never leave home without it in my purse. 

3). Lastly I use REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum before I hit the sheets for a good night's sleep (on my back of course to help prevent wrinkles). Each peptide and antioxidant-rich capsule helps lips retain natural moisturizing factors, smooths your lip's texture and reduces the appearance of lip wrinkles. One use and you'll be hooked like I was.

Follow these three pucker tips for fabulous looking lips! 

Rodan + Fields products will be available in Canada in Fall of 2014.

Product Spotlight - REVERSE Regimen

Rodan + Fields products will be available in Canada in the fall of 2014

If you follow my blog you know that I have said before that the first signs of aging skin isn't those pesky crow's feed ...it’s dull skin.

Exposure to the sun and the environment can leave you with less-than-youthful skin including brown spots, dullness, discoloration and yes...the dreaded wrinkles.

One of my favorite products to use reguarly to "clean the slate" and brighten my skin is Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen.

Based on Rodan + Fields (makers of Proactiv) Multi-Med® Therapy, the REVERSE Regimen is an effective, full-face solution that tackles the dullness, uneven skin tone, brown spots and other telltale signs associated with sun exposure.

This regimen helps to exfoliate dulling dead skin, address the appearance of unwanted pigmentation, helps even and brighten overall look of skin tone, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and protects against further UV damage providing a long-term solution for a radiant complexion.

The REVERSE Regimen features four products: a deep exfoliating wash,  a brightening toner, a dual active brightening complex and a broad spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen for daily use.

Stay tuned for more Product Spotlight on Rodan + Fields products I recommend.

Rodan + Fields products will be available in Canada Fall of 2014.