Change of Venue

Hello All!

I want to thank you for following my blog. I have enjoyed bringing you new skincare topics over the past year. I am sad to say that my blog will no longer reside here on wordpress… BUT don’t worry! I’m not giving up on the blog! I am just moving it over to my website where those of you who visit my blog will now be able to comment on it easier. I am hoping to start more of a dialogue than I have had thus far. I want my blog to be a place where I can introduce a topic, and then YOU the readers can engage and start up a conversation with other readers and myself! I think that will be fun. Who’s with me? So please, come on over to my website: SkinYouWereBornIn.com and join the conversation. Be sure and bookmark my website so that you can easily come back and see new topics as they arise. Also, for those of you have visited my website before, you may notice that I have recently updated it and it now has a new and improved look. Stop by and say hello. I look forward to seeing you!

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Get your Glow On!

It’s time to get your glow on! Summer is just weeks away and spring has already sprung. You know what that means…time to dig out those shorts, skirts, shortsleeves, and tanktops. Not to mention your bathing suits! But if you have learned anything from reading my blog, then you know that the sun is not really a good thing for your skin.  It can cause cancer for one thing. But also it is the number one enemy when it comes to aging.  Basically anyone you see with freckles or a tan has sun damage.  Sounds crazy but it’s true! Sure they look cute or sexy or whatever, but in a few years they will be paying the price in one way or another. So when you put on your warm weather gear that exposes your skin, don’t forget to put on sunscreen! You will be glad you did in the long run. You may be saying, “yeah, but what about the Vitamin D we get from the sun! We need that…” This is true, but you can take Vitamin D supplements which work just as well. Rodan and Fields even can provide you with an EXCELLENT Vitamin D supplement. Click here to learn more about it.  Although sunscreen is a preventative maintenance thing (much like vitamins) and you don’t see the benefits right away… trust me. You should be proud of yourself that you used it. Just know that your body is saying “Thank you!”. Although you shouldn’t be laying out in the sun trying to get a tan, that doesn’t mean you can’t get one! (Enter sunless tanner…)

This stuff is GREAT! It is so good in fact that it has been sold out and JUST came back on the market! So get it while you still can.  I wrote a blog post some time back about this stuff, so I will simply recap. It is a foam which makes it MUCH easier to distribute evenly on your skin.  It doesn’t leave you looking orange which means you will look like you have a natural tan. It doesn’t have an awful smell like all of the others you’ve tried before. It is also very affordable! If you want to learn more about this great product, I suggest you look back in my blog archives and read my write-up on it. OR you can always email me or call me to discuss. My contact information can be found on the “Contact” page of my website: SkinYouWereBornIn.com

Now that we are all up to speed on one of our favorite Rodan and Fields winners, let’s talk for a brief moment about a complimentary product. SUNSCREEN!

While I have done a write-up on this product as well, let me just re-state the obvious. You NEED this product to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun and to fight off the signs of aging.  The more you can protect yourself from the sun. the younger you will look as the years roll by.  Rodan and Fields are extremely serious about sun protection, so you can bet this sunscreen is one of THE best that money can buy. It isn’t expensive either. If you want to find out more about it click here and you will be taken to the Rodan and Fields store. This link will take you right to the page where you can purchase it, read more about it, and see pricing information. Which brings me to my next thought. You might be interested in becoming a Rodan and Fields Preferred Customer which gives you 10%off of your purchases, free shipping and more. To learn more about this program, click here. Also, don’t forget that ALL of our products come with an empty bottle 60-day money-back guarantee! You can’t beat that. Really!

Please visit my website to view these, and other Rodan and Fields products. Don’t forget to visit the “Contact” page where you will find my contact information. Drop me a line or give me a call. I am always available to help in anyway I can. Sometimes that means offering you a special deal on our products!

Time to laugh!

Quiz yourself on proper sun protection.

Take this short quiz to find out how much you know about proper sun protection.

Got your answers? Time to check em’!:

. True and False! If you’re going to be spending time outdoors, the FDA recommends reapplying a broad-spectrum sunscreen every two hours or immediately after swimming or if you’re sweating.  If you’re simply driving to work and inside most of the day (and not near windows), applying a broad spectrum SPF 30 once a day may suffice.

2. False. SPF only gives half the story, as it only measures how effective a sunscreen is against UVB burning rays. You also want to ensure the formulation is broad spectrum, which protects against the long-wave aging UVA rays as well. Look for ingredients like avobenzone (defends against UVA), zinc (defends against UVA and UVB) and titanium dioxide (defends against UVA and UVB). REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment’s SHIELDrfP Technology, for example, combines an exclusive complex of stabilized avobenzone, a key absorber of aging UVA rays, with antioxidants that help stabilize the broad-spectrum protection to visibly decelerate the signs of photoaging over time.

3. False. An SPF 30 blocks about 97% of UVB rays, while an SPF 45 offers only small, incremental advantage—about 98% protection against UVB rays. Anything higher offers only negligible protection. It’s more important to reapply, so choose a formula that’s aesthetically pleasing.

4.True. UV rays can destroy cells and alter the DNA in others. Over time, collagen and elastin fibers break down, resulting in wrinkling and sagging. The best defense is sunscreen, but you can minimize the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines with topical ingredients, like retinol, glycolic acid, or, in the case of REDEFINE ACUTE CARE™ Skincare for Expression Lines, hyaluronic acid and peptides.

5.True. However, malignant growths are also commonly found along the hairline, neck, ears and upper torso—places people aren’t as diligent about applying their sunscreen.

Just something to think about…..

If you need a good sunscreen, or maybe you have sun damage (like most of us) that you could use some help reversing, please visit my website to see what solutions are available to you. Be sure and hit me up on the “Contact” page of my website: http://SkinYouWereBornIn.com  I am always here and ready to help!

Have a wonderful day and DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN!

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A Clear Picture of Sun Damage

SUN DAMAGE

I am guessing you can really see the damage the sun has caused when you look at the black light picture. Did you realize that all freckles are sun damage? Think about it, we are not born with freckles. Maybe moles, but not freckles.

That is where Rodan and Fields Reverse regimen comes into play.

The 1st step is exfoliation. This gets rid of all of those dead skin cells so that the effective ingredients in the next steps can actually get to the living cells and work their magic.  So step 1 of the Reverse regimen is the Deep Exfoliating Wash.

The 2nd step is a toner that fades discolorations and brightens the skin to give you a more even skin tone. (hence the name “TONEr”)  Step 2 of the Reverse regimen does just that by using Kojic Acid, Antioxidants and Salicylic Acid to brighten skin, gradually fade discoleration and enhance cell renewal.

The 3rd step is the treatment step.  This step in the Reverse regimen has a combo of pure Vitamin C and retinol to enhance brightening of the skin, while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. (Reverse, like all of our regimens, does not just treat one skin concern, but is also an anti-age regimen too. This is one of the key selling points to all of our regimens, because everyone’s skin is aging ALL of the time!)

And last but not least, is the 4th step.  This step is crucial in all skincare regimens! Step 4 of the Reverse regimen (and in all of our 4 step regimens) is a sunscreen. The sun is probably the biggest offender of aging our skin! This is why it is so important to protect ourselves from the harmful rays of the sun. (Not to mention sun causes skin cancers)  So step 4 in the Reverse regimen has a Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Sunscreen. This is a heavy duty sunscreen that will definitely ward off those harmful rays!

Here is a before and after picture of someone who has used Reverse for you to see how powerful it is:

You can really see how her complexion has changed in only 3 months of using Reverse. So now you know what Sun Damage looks like under the surface of your skin (with the help of the black light), you have seen the before and after of what Reverse can do, and you know what each of the steps of the Reverse regimen are and why they are so important and how they work together to drastically improve your skin.

If you are interested in getting started with Reverse to “reverse” the sun damage of your skin, or are looking to simply brighten your complexion and maybe get rid of some age spots or other discolorations, please visit my website: SkinYouWereBornIn.com to learn how to order it, or to find my contact information and get in touch with me. I’d love to help you reclaim the skin you were born in.

And now…. the FUNNY PHOTO OF THE DAY!

Take Care of your body!

Teddy Roughskin wants to remind you to take care of your body.  And as he points out, that INCLUDES your skin!  Did you know that your skin is your largest organ of the body?  That’s pretty interesting when we get to thinking about how much we take our skin for granted. Our heart, lungs, liver….SURE!  We make certain to take care of those. But how many of us are neglecting to care for our largest organ?  I know I have neglected my skin for most of my life.  You never even think about your skin as being a concern until you hear about someone getting skin cancer it seems.  Seeing as how much easier it is to get skin cancer these days due to the greater sun exposure with the decreasing ozone layer, you would think we would all take better care of our skin! At least we should be more aware of it and the importance of it’s health.  So I urge you all to really think about how good of care are you taking of your skin.  Do you see any room for improvement?  If so, please contact me to discuss ways that you could improve the overall health of your skin.  Or if you just want me to post some tips in this blog, just let me know! I am here to help.  Take care and be good to yourself!

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Write Your Skin A Prescription For Change

I bought a book called “Write Your Skin A Prescription For Change” which was written by Dr. Katie Rodan MD, and Dr. Kathy Fields MD. I just received it in the mail today so I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. I plan to share some of the things I learn in this book with you as I read it. I’ve skimmed through it a little bit and I can safely say that it probably addresses every single skin concern to some point. It is a much larger and nicer book than I expected for the $19.95 I paid for it!

One interesting tidbit that I have already read in the book is that our daily habits are responsible for 80% of visible sings of aging changes. Wow! That really makes you think doesn’t it? One last tidbit for today is that sleeping on your back can prevent wrinkles better than Botox. So as you can imagine, I think this book is going to be a very interesting read with lots of good information in it. As I said earlier, I plan to share with you what I learn as I read. So stay tuned! Together we are going to figure our skin out!

Write Your Skin A Prescription For Change

I bought a book called “Write Your Skin A Prescription For Change” which was written by Dr. Katie Rodan MD, and Dr. Kathy Fields MD. I just received it in the mail today so I haven’t had a chance to read it yet. I plan to share some of the things I learn in this book with you as I read it. I’ve skimmed through it a little bit and I can safely say that it probably addresses every single skin concern to some point. It is a much larger and nicer book than I expected for the $19.95 I paid for it!

One interesting tidbit that I have already read in the book is that our daily habits are responsible for 80% of visible sings of aging changes. Wow! That really makes you think doesn’t it? One last tidbit for today is that sleeping on your back can prevent wrinkles better than Botox. So as you can imagine, I think this book is going to be a very interesting read with lots of good information in it. As I said earlier, I plan to share with you what I learn as I read. So stay tuned! Together we are going to figure our skin out!

On my own!

So it appears I’m on my own with this business venture! That’s ok though. It’ll make my success all that more sweet. You see, my company has a Facebook approach to selling Rodan and Fields skincare products. It’s all about getting your “friends” to buy from you. The business model makes sense and has proven to be successful for tons of other consultants. If I would follow the directive from my up line I am sure I would have many sales by now. So why don’t I? Because I find it to be quite annoying how many posts I see on my timeline plugging our products and most all of them are the exact same as each other’s. This is because we all tune into the same training calls every week that challenge us to post specific things. I just can’t do this to my friends. I think it is distasteful. I don’t want my friends to unfriend me because I’m constantly pushing Rodan and Fields like all of the others. This is my main problem in my lack of sales I am sure, but I just can’t be someone I’m not. So to combat this, I created a Facebook page and encouraged many of my friends to “like” it. That way I can post as much Rodan and Fields propaganda as I want but the only friends of mine that will have to see it on their timelines are the people who “liked” my page. I figure if they “liked” my page that is like a go ahead to bombard them with Rodan and Fields as suggested. Sure I’m only reaching the 96 people who have “liked” my page as opposed to the 468 friends I have, but at least I can still look myself in the mirror everyday. If you want to check out my Facebook page it is called: Skin You Were Born In.
So what are your thoughts on my strategy? I’d love to hear your opinion. Thanks!
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I updated my website

I just wanted to let everyone know that I just updated my website: SkinYouWereBornIn.com
I created a YouTube video where I explain the benefits to using these amazing skincare products and why it is a great company to join up with. Please go to my site and view the video and let me know what you think of it. Thanks!

New product to launch soon!

Hi folks! I am so excited to announce the launch of a new Rodan and Fields product! It will be available to consultants by the end of this month, then to preferred customers in October, and then to everyone else in January. It is supposed to be amazing! I won’t know what it is until it is unveiled at convention in less than a week from now. I will be sure to let you know as soon as I find out.