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

Tips for Dry Winter Hands

During the winter months, wind and cold can inflict damage on your delicate digits and make your hands look weather-beaten and world-weary. To help you combat those ill effects I've put together some advice to help your hands look their best all winter long - no matter how harsh Mother Nature decides to be.

Wear gloves

It might seem obvious, but it bears repeating: Gloves are key to protecting the fragile skin of your hands. Even for quick errands outside, you should shield your hands from the elements. Keep a pair in your purse, in case you forget them on your way out the door.



Swap harsh soap for something milder

Trade in your bar soap and keep a mild non-fragrant bath and shower gel beside your sink for hand washing. 

It’s a nice change for the colder months, because while bar soaps can strip the skin of moisture, bath and shower gels are richer and can actually add moisture to dry hands.

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!

Moisturizer is crucial to hand care year-round, but in the winter it’s even more important. Regularly apply a good moisturizer throughout the day and after washing your hands. My favourite moisturizer to use in the winter is Rodan + Fields SOOTHE Moisture Replenishing Cream.  This rich formula replenishes skin’s natural moisturizing factors as it soothes, hydrates and nourishes. Nearly all of the formula (over 98%) is an exclusive blend of skin beneficial moisturizers, humectants, skin conditioners and protectants that offer effective, long-lasting moisturization.

It’s a good idea to keep a small bottle of lotion in your purse or at your desk so you’ll have it available whenever you need it.

Stay hydrated

A refreshing glass of water may be the last thing on your winter beverage list, but it’s actually one of the times you need water most: Water will keep your body hydrated and counterbalance the drying effect of indoor heating. By drinking water throughout the day, you’ll help your skin stay supple and moist. You might also want to invest in a humidifier to put moisture back into parched indoor air.

Practice between-manicure maintenance.

Nothing beats a great at-home treatment for keeping hands looking their best between manicures.Try this four step at home maintenance manicure:

• File or cut your nails to the same length
• Clean your nail tips thoroughly to make them look really white: Soak them in freshly-squeezed lemon juice for a natural bleaching
• Moisturize using SOOTHE Moisture Replenishing Cream, paying special attention to cuticles and knuckles.
• Finish by buffing with a smooth buffer to make your nails shine like glass.

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

Younger Healthier Looking Skin at Any Age

As you age, your skin becomes thinner and can begin to look tired. Environmental damage also can take the glow out of your complexion and leave you with dull skin. If you find yourself yearning for the dewiness of younger skin, there are ways to help restore the glow to your complexion.

Your skin begins to age as early as your twenties. Skin starts to lose its elastic qualities and dead cells do not slough off as quickly, leaving you with dull, dry skin that has lost its glow. In addition to normal aging and your own genetics, factors that can cause your skin to appear dull include:

Over time, too much sun exposure can damage your skin, causing it to appear rough, leathery, and blotchy. Sun exposure is more likely to lead to dull skin if you have a fair complexion.

Good news...you can actually reverse the signs of sun damage with Rodan + Fields REVERSE Regimen with the REDEFINE MARCO-Exfoliator  (also happens to be the regimen I use daily - and LOOOOVE). With this regimen you can prevent a drab complexion or regain your youthful glow!

Clean the slate and see a brighter future for your skin. 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 and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Rodan + Fields REVERSE REDEFINED Special Regimen features: 

• Deep Exfoliating Wash 
• Intensive Brightening Toner 
• Dual Active Brightening Complex  2 x 25 mL, and 
• Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen 50 mL
• Rechargeable MACRO Exfoliator, 
• MACRO Exfoliator Cooling Gels (8 Gels, 2 mL each) 
• Charging Base 
• AC Adaptor 
• User Guide, Quick Start Guide 
• Tip Cleaning Brush 
• Spare Exfoliation Filter 
• Spare Filter Pads (52 Pads) and 
• Filter Pad Tweezers

The REVERSE regimen lasts 60 days, AND both the regimen and MACRO-Exfoliator have a 60 day money back guarantee...even on empty bottles. So what have you got to lose?

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

What's the best skincare regimen for you?

With all the antiage product and regimens on the market it's tough to know which products or regimens are best for your skin type and needs.

• If you suffer from exema should you use a cleanser with or scrub?
• If you have acne should you avoid heavy creams?
• If you have those pesky crow's feet should you slather on every antiage product you can find?

These are questions we should be asking ourselves when it comes to products and regimens for our skincare...but where do you turn to find out these answers.

Click here to try the Rodan + Fields Skin Care Assessment Tool

Good news... Dr. Katie Rodan & Dr. Kathy Fields (makers of Proactiv and Rodan & Fields) have created a Skincare Assessment Tool that allows you to get your own custom skincare recommendation - with no appointment necessary!


It takes less than 2 minutes to complete. Give it a try...


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

Can laughing cause wrinkles?

Are you the first one in the room to crack a big grin when you hear a funny joke? Some people claim that a good sense of humour runs in the family, but new research shows that how you laugh or smile may, in fact, depend on your genetics.

According to a June 2015 study by University of California, Berkeley, our emotional reactivity may be linked to the gene 5-HTTLPR in our DNA. The study suggests that people with short versions of the gene may be more sensitive and show greater genuine reactions to emotional situations. What’s the trick to measuring “real” smiles and laughter? In this case, scientists looked at the muscles around each subject’s eyes that produce “crow’s feet.” Apparently, these telltale eye wrinkles reveal our truest reactions to humor.

While breaking into a huge smile or busting out laughing is bound to make you feel good, you may notice over time that your eye wrinkles are adding up along with those big expressions—and some of the lines stick around even after the funny moment has passed.

So what’s the good news to smile about? When it comes to the aging face, preventing wrinkles is actually far easier, less painful and a lot cheaper than you might imagine. 

To minimize the appearance of crow’s feet, try Rodan + Fields REDEFINE ACUTE CARE Skincare for Expression Lines featuring line-defying peptides and hyaluronic acid. 

Apply three times a week before bed for four weeks to wake up with smoother, younger-looking skin.

Comment below and let me know whether you inherited your funny bone...or your crow’s feet!


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

Prevent Wrinkles From Forming

Both wrinkles and lines are the results of many factors, including sun damage, the passage of time, bad habits like smoking and repetitive facial expressions, even things like sleeping on your face can play a role.  

When elastin, collagen and fat - some of the components that give our skin its structure - break down, wrinkles form and the skin begins to sag. Of course, the best wrinkle is the one you never get. 

The regimen I recommend the most to fight the signs of aging is Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Power Pack.

The REDEFINE regimen is clinically  proven to improve the appearance of lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness faster when used together, with the Rodan + Fieldsthe MACRO Exfoliator™ and AMP MD™. You will soon discover this combo delivers real, visible results.

Rodan + Fields REDEFINE Power Pack

This Power Pack lasts for 60 days and features:

• Daily Cleansing Mask
• Pore Minimizing Toner
• Triple Defense Treatment SPF 30 (AM cream)
• Overnight Restorative Cream (PM cream)
• Rechargeable MACRO Exfoliator
• MACRO Exfoliator Cooling Gels
• MARO Exfoliator charging Base, AC Adaptor, User Guide, Quick Start Guide, Tip Cleaning Brush, Spare Exfoliation Filter, Spare Filter Pads and Filter Pad Tweezers
• AMP MD Micro-Exfoliating Roller
• Night Renewing Serum
• Cleansing Vial and Purification Tablets

As always for all your skincare needs pop by my Rodan + Fields website. If you have questions about regimens or are interested in the business opportunity send me a message from my site....Would love to connect....Sue

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

Rodan + Fields - interview with the Doctors

Rodan + Fields is coming to Canada Fall 2014

Rodan + Fields is coming to Canada in just a few short weeks. I have been waiting for this business opportunity for almost 3 years now when I fist discovered these products while visiting family in Boston. After 1 try I was hooked...sadly I was not able to buy the products or join the business as it wasn't available in Canada.

My long wait has finally come to an end. In just a few short weeks I will be able to share these awesome products will family and friends.

I found this interview Fox News did with Doctors Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields. The interview explains who the doctors built their billion dollar business Proactiv, and expanded into the Anti-age market with their direct selling company Rodan + Fields.

For information about Rodan + Fields Canadian Pre-launch check out my site: https://www.rodanandfields.com/ca/s#Q0EuMTI0

stay tuned - in a few weeks you will be able to buy these awesome products from me!

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

4 things you might not know about sun protection

When it comes to sunscreen, it's not about the SPF, it's all about how often you apply it.

While enjoying the outdoors is a must, so is protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays all year round.

Most of us think if we slather on the sunscreen – the higher the SPF the better – that we are adequately protected from harmful UVA and UVB rays. But really, that’s only half true.

1. Higher isn't necessarily better

For babies and small children, it’s especially important to apply sunscreen on them. The brands that are geared towards kids are usually SPF 60 or higher. But while that number is high, it’s not necessarily better than an SPF 30, especially if you are only applying the SPF 60 once.

The important thing about wearing sunscreen is the frequency with which you apply it. While SPF 15 is the lowest you should use, it, and any other SPF number sunscreen you use, should be applied at least each hour you are outdoors.


2. Shade only does so much

Umbrellas and shade may offer protection from the sun’s heat, but they do not protect you from UV rays. Sun damage can easily occur in the shade where the SPF protection is only five to seven. If you are at the beach or near water, UV rays can bounce off sand and water and reach you under your umbrella, which makes reapplying your sunscreen even when under any type of shade even more important.

3. Waterproof protection
While there are sunscreens that claim to be waterproof, there is actually no such thing. Between sweating and swimming, these sunscreens only last a maximum of 80 minutes safely, 40 if you are swimming. Despite the “all-day” or waterproof label, you still need to reapply sunscreen every one to two hours.




4. Medications and the sun

If you are on birth-control, antihistamines or other medications, you could be more sensitive to the sun, making you a prime target for sunburn, despite applying sunscreen. Ask your doctor about any medications you are taking to find out if any of them are making you sun sensitive.

The next time you step outside, remember that applying and re-applying sunscreen is your best line of defence against UV rays, no matter the season!

Go "naked" when you excercise

Doing any physical activity increases your circulation, delivers vital nutrients to your skin, reduces stress and slows the aging process....so keep it up!

But before you hit the gym, or the great outdoors...“go naked.”

Wearing makeup during a workout leaves you with a greater risk for clogged pores, blackheads and breakouts.

Before your morning workout cleanse your face, but avoid any heavy products that will smear and sweat off. If you’re working out after a day of wearing makeup and can’t wash your face beforehand, wipe your face with a makeup-removing cloth.

To help avoid body acne, stick to workout gear that wicks moisture away from the body—lightweight, loose-fitting cotton or microfiber—and make sure any athletic gear you’re using fits properly. 

If you’re a surfer, that means wearing a wetsuit that’s not too constricting, especially under the arms. 

If you’re a cyclist, make sure the chinstrap on your helmet isn’t so tight that it rubs against your skin, triggering a pimple flare. 

And never, ever stew in your own sweat. That’s how bacteria thrives and breakouts can occur. As soon as you’ve finished working out, head to the shower and follow with your normal skincare routine.

No matter what your calorie-burning nirvana is, “going naked” while you exercise is the best path to keeping your skin in great shape.

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

The REDEFINE Skincare Line is Expanding!

As of right now, we don't know much a about this ground-breaking product from Rodan + Fields, but here is what we do know:

• It's proprietary
• It's patented
• Plastic surgeons across North America are dying to get their hands on it, and
• No other company sells anything like it

Only a few more days before this revolutionary new anti-age skincare product is revealed to the world.

You will only be able to get this product from a Rodan + Fields Consultant...luckily I will be one of the first consultants in Canada in just a few short weeks.

Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Field have already cornered the acne market with Proactiv....Can you imagine what is going to happen when they launch their anti-age skincare line in Canada in just a few short weeks??

Want a piece of this billion dollar industry? Check out my pre-launch site for information on products, the Doctor's and the business opportunity. 

Sue Miller's Rodan + Fields pre-launch site

Let's connect to give you more information!

Over 1,350 attendees at Rodan + Fields Canada pre-enrollment kickoff events

I was so fortunate to be able to attend one of the pre-launch kick-off meetings in Toronto a few weeks ago, and let me start by saying "AWESOME!".

Over 1,500 Canadian pre-enrollees have signed up on the Rodan + Fields Canadian pre-enrollment site!! https://www.rodanandfields.com/ca/s#Q0EuMTI0

As a pre-enrollee I am so excited that I have taken the first step toward becoming one of the first Canadian Consultants when R+F officially launches in Canada in just a few short weeks. 

Rodan + Fields is even catching the eyes of Canada’s ELLE Magazine. The REDEFINE AMP MD™ roller and REVERSE Dual Active Brightening Complex were mentioned in the September 2014 issue’s “High Marks” section as “skincare breakthroughs” coming our way soon. I can't wait untl I can share these products with my Canadian friends and family.

To check out the Canadian product line & visit my website for information on the capmany, the Doctor's, and the amazing business opportunity in becoming one of the first to represent these products made by the creators of Proactiv: https://www.rodanandfields.com/ca/s#Q0EuMTI0

We are all anxiously awaiting the announcement of the official Canada launch date - we have been told it's just a few short weeks away aiming for a fall 2014 launch.  

Until then, the pre-enrollment period will continue along with more pre-launch events in September- St. John’s, NL, Halifax, NS, Ottawa, ON and Edmonton, AB.

Want details? Send me a personal message and let's connect.

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.