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Anew Ultimate Skincare

I have been noticing the last few weeks that I have a patch of dry skin right between my eyebrows.  Dry skin has never been an issue for me.  I’ve always had combination skin, oily in the T-Zone and normal every where else.  It took me a little while to figure out what was going on with this patch of dry skin but finally it hit me.  As we age our skin changes, these changes include sagging, wrinkling, dryness, yellowing and/or skin growths.  According to the Journal of Women’s Health and Gender-Based Medicine “With age skin becomes thinner, sebaceous glands become less active, and cell turnover and repair slow down”.  Although, aging is a normal process it’s not always a pretty one.

Recently, I started using Anew Ultimate 7S Cleanser and noticed a difference the first night I used it.  That dry patch between my eyebrows was not as dry.

I followed up with the Anew Ultimate Night Cream and the next morning used the Anew Ultimate Day Cream with SPF 25.

Twenty years ago or even ten years ago I would not have given sunscreen a second thought.  But now skin cancer is a very real threat and something that should be taken seriously.  That means you need to apply a sunscreen to your face as well as the rest of your body.  That is a really nice benefit of Anew because their day creams Reversalist, Ultimate, and Platinum all have SPF 25 in them and of course the Anew Skinvincible has SPF 50 so if you spend a great deal of time in the sun that would be the wise choice for you.

I’m a big fan of all the Anew skincare products because i’ve used them and I know how wonderful they are and now that my skin is changing it’s nice to know that Anew is there for me and has me covered with just the right product that I need during this time of change.  And remember that Anew has a men’s line now.  Men need to take care of their skin too ladies and if he won’t do it for himself you can do it for him.

My husband was very skeptical but I purchased this for him and he used it for the first time and he LOVED it.  He particularly likes the Protective Shave Gel and After Shave Balm.  He said he couldn’t believe it but he really did like the way it made his face feel.  So I would encourage all you ladies out there to pick this up for the man in your life.  I now have my husband and one of my son’s using it.

Meisler, Jodi Godfrey. “Toward Optimal Health: The Experts Respond to Aging Skin.” Journal of Women’s Health and     Gender-Based Medicine 8.8 (1999): 1021-025. Web. 15 June 2015.

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Avon Campaign 7

Take advantage of all the wonderful buys that Avon has to offer in Campaign 7.

 1.  The Anew Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask works while you sleep! It instantly boosts skin’s moisture by 3X and can be incorporated into any Anew regimen.

2.  Anew night creams are only $15 each with the purchase of an Anew Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask. Nighttime is a vital repair time for skin, and the lightweight gel mask can be worn over any Anew night cream.

3.  Our popular Moisture Therapy and Skin So Soft body lotions are supersized and only $9.99 each.

4.  SPRING IS IN THE AIR… with the crisp botanical and herbal scent of the Limited Edition Spring Collection Skin So Soft Original Bath Oil ($9.99).

5.   Frozen Elsa and Olaf Cuddle Pillow collection with our new, exclusive Frozen Singing Anna Cuddle Pillow ($24.99). The cuddle pillow plays a selection of the song, “For the First Time in Forever,” from the Disney movie, Frozen.

Don’t miss the great deals in our Avon Outlets.

Great Products at Great Prices

AND

A Chance to Win a Frozen Cuddle Pillow

We are going to have a raffle this campaign! I love to do raffles. This time it’s going to be for the kids so here’s how it will go, with every $25 order you will get an entry into the raffle. The prize will be one of the Cuddle Pillows of your choice from the hit movie Frozen. Either Elsa, Olaf or the newest cuddle pillow Anna and both Elsa & Anna sing! This is also for all of you online customers too so we should have lots of entries and lots of fun!
We will have the drawing on March 17th at 6PM so your orders will have to be submitted to me by that time or placed online. The winner will need to decide at that time which pillow they want so that I can get it ordered. Let’s have some fun!!

Good Luck!

Replenish your Skin

A mask unlike any other.

Avon’s NEWEST innovation! The scientists at the Avon Skincare institute have taken the quickly growing trend of sleep masks to the next level with this unique product that works while you sleep for intense hydration!

Formulated with Encapsulated Hyaluronic Acid and Moisturizing Shea Butter Beads, our unique llghtweight gel formula works during skin’s most vital repair time- while you sleep – for intense hydration.

To Use: In PM, apply to cleansed skin. Gently press onto cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. Use alone if you have normal skin or for optimal results, smooth over your ANEW night cream. Use 3 times per week, or as needed.
50g / 1.7 oz

I am not one to endorse a product one way or the other that I haven’t tried.  I tried this, I use it faithfully 3x a week and in fact there are days that I can’t wait to put it on because that is just how good it feels.  I didn’t think that my skin was dry but when I put this product on it was absorbed immediately and I woke up with softer, more youthful looking skin.  I say youthful because as we age our skin loses its hydration, when that happens we get those little fine lines.  You want to get rid of those lines?  Hydrate your skin and in my opinion and the opinion of so many of my customers already, the Anew Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask is the BEST way to do that.

Moisture Therapy Special

Order $50 or more and receive the Moisture Therapy Body Wash & Body Lotion for FREE!

A New Avon Campaign Starts Today!

See all that Campaign 6 has to Offer

Five Fabulous buys for this campaign are ~

1. Possibly the most comfortable and stylish jeans you’ll ever wear.
2. 4 colorful tank tops in 1 low cost package.
3. Speak out against domestic violence with our Empowerment International Women’s Day 2015 Tote.
4. Scented Candles are in for Spring.
5. Outspoken Fresh by Fergie – Already a favorite among my customers.

Don’t miss the mark Magalog for all the latest styles trending now and the Spring Skincare flyer with lots of great buys that your skin will love, plus jewelry, fashion and so much more from the outlets.  Hurry while supplies last because when they are gone from the outlets they are gone.

Happy Shopping!!

Anew Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask

Avon is launching a brand new hydration mask.  Many women tell me that their skin is dry but they don’t realize that dehydrated skin does more than make you uncomfortable, it makes you look older by emphasizing fine lines and wrinkles.  Most women want a more youthful looking complexion and the key to having that is hydration.  This is where Anew Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask comes in by infusing the skin with hydration overnight – a vital repair time for skin.  It’s clinically proven to instantly boost skin’s moisture by 3x.

What makes this product unique is it’s ultra-lightweight gel formula.  It absorbs into the skin instantly while you sleep which means that you don’t have to leave it on for a specified period of time and then wash it off.  You just put it on and go to bed, it does all the work while you sleep and it won’t stain your pillow.  It can even be worn over your favorite Anew night cream for an intense moisture treatment.  Recommended usage is 3x a week with any Anew skincare regimen.

Anew Clinical Overnight Hydration Mask is on sale right now for $24.99 but will be priced at $30 so now is the time to hydrate your skin.  And with Avon’s 90 day money back guarantee you have nothing to lose but those fine lines and wrinkles.

How Long Is Too Long?

When to throw out your makeup!

We go through our kitchen cupboards and refrigerators on a fairly regular basis and throw out what is out-dated but it doesn’t occur to most people that makeup has a shelf life as well.  It will not last indefinitely and should not be used past it’s expiration date.  Just as you wouldn’t eat something that was 5 years old;  you shouldn’t put it on your skin either.

So how do you know when to throw it out?  It’s hard enough to see the color on those makeup labels let alone an expiration date.  Here is a nice little chart from makeup.com to help you figure that out…

What I do is use white removable tape, write the date of purchase on it and apply it to the product.   Something else I do is when I am doing my Spring cleaning I go through my nail polish drawer (yes I have a drawer full of nail polish) and I throw out the expired items at that time.

Do not use expired makeup products because it can cause some pretty nasty infections and besides that it’s just gross when you think about it.  If it’s old enough to be expired that means the preservatives have broken down and there are just a ton of germs and bacteria in there and then you put it on your skin, in a delicate area like your eyes and it isn’t worth the risk of infection.

Also, don’t forget to clean your brushes!  Clean brushes biweekly or monthly at a minimum.  Remember if you are using brushes that are not clean you are transferring bacteria from your skin to your makeup and back to your skin.  If you have acne prone skin it is especially important to clean your brushes regularly.

Here is a method that I have found on Dr. Bailey Skincare Cynthia Bailey MD, Dermatologist & Skincare Expert.

1. Rinse your brushes first with tepid water.
2. Fill a large cup with tepid water and a few pumps of shampoo or a very gentle soap. (our All Natural Foaming Liquid Hand Soap works great!)
3. Add a few of your makeup brushes at a time and slosh them around in the soapy water for about 30 seconds.
4. Remove your brushes from the cup and continue to work the soapy water mixture into the brushes. (You may need to add a touch more soap.)
5. Rinse your brushes thoroughly with tepid water until the water runs clear.
6. Gently squeeze the excess water from your brushes.
7. Lay brushes flat to dry overnight on a clean, dry towel.
8. Repeat the process until you have cleaned all your makeup brushes. If the soapy water becomes murky (and it probably will) after cleaning your first few brushes, dump out the old water, and make new clean soapy water.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this post and found it to be helpful.  Print out the chart and keep it to refer back to, and when you do throw out your expired makeup you can replace it at my eStore.

Planet Spa Amazonian Treasures

Experience our rainforest-inspired Amazonian Treasures Collection with scents of acai berries, exotic orchids and delicate plumeria.

Collection includes:

Amazonian Treasures Creamy Body Scrub with Brazilian Acai and Berries. 

This creamy body scrub exfoliates your skin for a soft feel and a glow. Infused with exotic extracts of Brazilian Acai Palm Heart and Amora Berry Fruit and Vitamin E, this formula leaves your skin feeling pampered and polished. Scented with notes of sweet ripe acai berry, exotic orchids with a hint of sweet coconut milk and warm woods for that perfect spa experience.

 Amazonian Treasures Hand and Foot Treatment with Brazilian Acai and Berries.   Give your hard-working hands and feet the spa treatment…with a rich, moisturizing cream, infused with extracts of Brazilian Acai Palm Heart and Amora Berry Fruit. Softens callused heels and dry hands with this indulgent formula, leaving skin looking smoother and radiant. Scented with notes of sweet ripe acai berry, exotic orchids with a hint of sweet coconut milk and warm woods to leave your fingertips and toes feeling pampered and pretty.

Amazonian Treasures Face Mask with Brazilian Acai and Berries.  Want to recapture the look of a glow? Give your face a restorative spa experience inspired by Brazilian rainforest. This luxurious gel mask, infused with extracts of Acai Palm Heart and Amora Berry Fruit, cleanses as it cools and refreshes skin. Formula feels moisturizing and leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and looking radiant. Lightly scented.

This is an online exclusive and available at my eStore now.