My all time favorite skincare/Wellness products

Skincare:

-         Cucumber cleanser: This is a Dr. Spiller product that is for combination/impure skin. The cucumber extract is purifying, vitalizing, mildly bleaching. Plus it smells SO good! Hands down my favorite cleanser for my skin type.

-         De-pigmentation serum: helps to lighten sun damage, age spots, and acne scars. It is very light serum that has helped my skin so much with sun damage and acne scars.

-          Since I LOVE serums, so I couldn’t just choose one J another of my favorite serums is Vera Botania marine Silk Serum. This is great for all skin types. It improves skin elasticity and firmness. It includes Marine brown algae which is an anti-free radical, wrinkle reduction, and tissue renewal. The marine Silk Extract reduces fine lines & wrinkles, and increase firmness & suppleness. *It is not for people who have shellfish Allergies

-          Nordic Marine Algae: This mask is great for devitalized skin. It is skin-refining, remineralizing, and stimulating. It contains kelp extract which has more than 60 minerals, 12 vitamins, and 21 amino acids. This makes this mask detoxifying, purifying, toning, cleaning, revitalizing, remineralizing, nourishing, tightening, firming, and refining. This is my go to mask when I feel like my skin is looking/feeling dull and needs a little pick-me- up.

-         Jane iredale Powder-me SPF: This is by far my favorite sunscreen. Sunscreen should be worn year-round and this is a great easy way to get your face covered every day. This is a dry powder, chemical- free sunscreen for the face and body with a very water resistant rating and SPF 30 with UVA high. It contains titanium dioxide and natural clay dried in the sun which is completely free of contaminants and atmospheric pollutants. This ancient clay contains minerals that nourish and calm the skin. It is a little bit of a splurge on the budget, but it is well worth it because sun protect is the biggest key to a good skincare regimen, and lasts for several months.

Favorite Beauty Supplements:

These are the supplements that I remember to take every single day…because I can tell a huge difference when I don’t take them!

-         Essential Omega 3 fatty acids are known to play a critical role in promoting healthy skin.  They help to regulate cellular function and maintain elasticity and suppleness in the skin.  Consequently, a fatty acid deficiency will show up as skin problems. Most of us do not get enough of the Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet whereas Omega 6 fatty acids are in plentiful supply. Symptoms of Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency include skin problems like eczema, dandruff, dry and flaking skin and poor wound healing.

Three reasons why EPA is so beneficial to the skin:

• EPA is known to reduce inflammation by helping the body to produce anti-inflammatory prostaglandins.  These are hormone-like substances that are responsible for regulating all the cells in our body.

• EPA helps to inhibit the production of androgens, which are hormones that influence the production of sebum in the hair follicle.  Excess sebum production can lead to acne and other skin problems.

• EPA helps to limit production of Arachidonic acid, which is responsible for pro-inflammatory responses in the body, high levels of which are found in people with inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis

-         Vera Botania Natural Astaxanthin: A fresh water micro algae which is a highly concentrated carotenoid with substantial health benefits. Astaxanthin is the most abundant carotenoid pigment found in the aquatic animals. It has been proven to be a super anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent. It helps support vitality and energy metabolism. It gives you the proper nutrition to support overall health, proper eye, SKIN, muscle, and joint functions.

Other Skin Zen Go-to’s:

-         My Juicer!! I started juicing and have had people say that my skin is glowing! A cup of nutrient packed fresh juice (mostly leafy greens) will help deliver that glow…along with drinking plenty of water!

These are just a few of my favorite things J Wondering what Products and Supplements will work best for your skin type? Come see me for a more personal plan individualized to your skin.