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May 19, 2011

Dermacyte Oxygenating Eye Complex

I really looked forward to trying the Dermacyte Oxygenating Eye Complex, and was quite enthusiastic about all of the positive things I had heard about the benefits that oxygen provided for your skin.

There was some very interesting information that I received from Oxycyte Technology that addressed my curiosity about Oxygen and its importance to the skin. I’m going to share some of that information with you in this article.

Four of the top reasons to you should to include Oxygen in your daily routine (and I quote):
• It assists in the production of Collegen which is necessary for the skin’s structural support.
• It helps in the repair of elastin, helping the tissues to resume their original shape.
• It supports skin metabolism. Lack of oxygen causes skin cells to prematurely age.
• It’s useful in purifying and replenishing the skin. This helps improve the appearance of dull dry skin that is lacking oxygen circulation.

Hopefully this has “peaked” your interest! I highly recommend that you visit their website:
www.http://www.buydermacyte.com/ where you’ll find out more advantages of oxygen and your skin, a very interesting video library, and be able to locate a doctor near you to purchase your Dermacyte, or buy your Dermacyte right online.

Dermacyte Oxygenating Eye Complex is light weight yet has a very hydrating and calming feel when applied to the skin. It’s perfect for the delicate eye area.

Are you feeling lucky? Well ONE person will win a Dermacyte Oxygenating Eye Complex with a retail value of $95.00. Just go to http://itsaglamthing.com/winit-9.php and register. (Through May 31st)

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April 14, 2011

SUNSTICK ~ A “must have” from Elemental Herbs!

We all are on the go, and this unscented or coconut scented, SPF30, chemical free, coral reef safe, zinc sunscreen from Elemental Herbs® is a “must have” for the whole family!

From your pocket to briefcase, back pack, to beach bag, be sure to take this “Planet Friendly” portable little SUNSTICK everywhere you go, and remember, it’s suitable for kids, too! You may want to keep a few on hand.

It’s very important to use sun protection all year round, and with Summer right around the corner, and all of the upcoming outdoor activities…. it’s essential.

I recently had my eyebrows enhanced with permanent color, and was told to use a sunscreen every day to keep the color from fading. SUNSTICK, being so light weight and clear, is the ideal solution for me.

Both gals and guys with outdoor jobs, or sports enthusiasts should also remember not to neglect the back of their necks when applying sunscreen. There’s no mess with SUNSTICK. It’s so easy to apply!

Visit the Elemental Herbs® website where you can get more information about SUNSTICK, and view their other exceptional products, purchase products online, or locate a store near you. www.elementalherbs.com

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April 6, 2011

Joe Cross’s Journey to Better Health Inspires Others

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead-One Man’s Odyssey to Regain His Health

I had the extreme pleasure of meeting Joe Cross when he was in New York last fall at an event that acclaimed fashion designer Norma Kamali put together. The event was titled- Conversations – A Dialogue on Wellness Solutions.  Forever changed by the events on 9/11, Norma felt she needed to establish a sense of well-being, something to ground her. The world she and many others had known was never going to be the same.  Knowing she was not alone in her struggle to feel grounded and restore a sense of well being, she has unselfishly shared all she has learned in her journey  to those of us who are ready to “reboot” our lives.

Norma used her “conversations” as a platform to share solutions and offer positive alternatives for fitness, health and beauty. The entire group of people that Norma had assembled to speak was absolutely inspiring. One of those speakers was Australian Joe Cross. Diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder where he could break out in hives with no warning, this sick, overweight, type A, workaholic realized that he would need to do something drastic to take control of his life and his health. He had reached his breaking point, and made a promise to himself that he would get healthy.

Personally I could identify with Joe. His business career began as a trader on the Sydney Futures Exchange. Having been a commodity broker/trader myself, I knew the life, the stress, and while I may have thrived on it when I was younger, it was certainly going to lower my life expectancy. I too could break out in hives with no warning. Stress mainly, and it was my body sending me warning signs that there was a problem, and as much as I tried to ignore it, it wasn’t going to let me!

Everyone has stressful lives! And at some point, our bodies send us enough signals to wake up and do something about it. In Joe’s case, he made a movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead to chronicle his journey toward health, his road to recovery. He took his health into his own hands and started a 60-day juice fast, consuming nothing but fruits and vegetables in liquid form for two months. Knowing he would be able to pack the highest amount of nutrients in juice form, he hoped to cleanse his system of four decades of eating junk and “reboot” it.

  Criss-crossing America with a juicer in the back of a SUV, he stopped along the way at malls, diners, truck stops and produce stops to talk to people about food. He heard over and over again, most people didn’t have the willpower or desire to change their diet, even if they knew it was killing them. He managed to visit 21 states all while keeping to his liquid diet. After 60 days of consuming massive amounts of spinach, kale, parsley, onions, cucumbers, celery, pears and apples, he’d lost 80 pounds and now only needed 2.5 mg of Prednisone, which was down from the 15 mg he had originally been prescribed. Energized, he did an additional 70 days of eating only fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds. He went back to Sydney 100 pounds lighter and completely off the Prednisone. ”I needed to give my body the energy it needed to perform the function of self-repair. I thought, ‘If I just get out of the way, it will heal itself,’ ” says Cross, 44.

He had rebooted his life, and done the movie to chronicle his journey. It was finished, and he was on to a healthier life, or so he thought.

When he was criss-crossing America and talking to people about food and diet, he had given out his number to people and told them to give him a call if they ever decided to change their diet to give him a call.  On his answering machine was a call from Phil Staples, who he’d met while filming in Winslow, Ariz. Staples was a truck driver who weighed a shocking 429 pounds — and, coincidentally, suffered from the same autoimmune disease Cross battled. “Joe, this is Phil. Is it too late to ask for help?” Staples says shyly on Cross’ voice mail. “I’m getting tired of looking at myself . . . I gotta figure something out.”

Soon, Cross was back in America with his film crew, trying to help Staples save his life through juice. 

“I’m not trying to invent anything new,” Cross says. “I’m not trying to be an extremist. I’m just saying we need to eat more fruits and vegetables. I feel like there are an awful lot of people out there in the same predicament as me. I thought by making this film, I could help them.” And he does….. 

You can see the trailer on YouTube, Facebook, and follow Joe on www.fatsickandnearlydead.com, and see the movie!

Get ready to “reboot “your life!!

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March 28, 2011

Bella Borghese

It’s spring!!! Although I am not quite sure that Mother Nature has read the memo yet! A new season is a great excuse to check in with your skin and help repair and restore it from the prior season and rejuvenate it for the next. After the cold winter we’ve had this year, chances are it has wreaked havoc on your skin. It is time to rescue your skin from the harsh winter’s beating and prep it for spring.  Spending a day at an Italian spa? In my dreams perhaps, but unfortunately I didn’t have the mega millions winning numbers! But thanks to Borghese I can bring the Italian spa to me!

I have been a fan of Borghese’s Fango Active Mud for Face and Body since an old roommate introduced me to it. We would stock up whenever there was a sale and do a girls weekend of beauty. This amazing mask eliminates dead skin cells, unclogs pores and detoxifies impurities like no other.  She has long since moved, but I try  to keep the tradition of a girl’s weekend of beauty going. Bel Viso by Borghese makes it possible to have spa quality products at home.

Bel Viso, which translates to a beautiful treatment, is a complete package of seven indulgent Borghese products that offer a complete facial treatment in the comfort of your home. With easy to follow instructions, in a beautiful black and silver gift box, it is easy to give yourself a complete spa facial treatment. This package contains Esfoliante Delicato, used first to cleanse and exfoliate your face. Effetto Immediato Spa Soothing Tonic for Sensitive Skin is the non-irritating alcohol and fragrance free toner then used to help hydrate, condition, and balance skin leaving it soft, smooth looking and glowing.

Moisturize and protect the delicate eye area by gently massaging the lightweight and fast-absorbing Fluido Protettivo Advanced Spa Lift for Eyes. Intensify your skin’s capacity to retain moisture by massaging CuraForte Moisture Intensifier. Restore firmness and resiliency by applying Crema Straordinaria Da Giorno SPF 25. At night, use Dolce Notte Re-energizing Night Crème. This rich, night time moisturizing cream promotes cell turnover and cell regeneration, keeping skin balanced, hydrated and healthy.

Once a week, apply the Fango Active Mud For Face and Body for a deep cleansing moisturizing mask. It gently detoxifies as it tones and polishes skin.  Best yet, Borghese’s Bel Viso Facial Skincare set is available at QVC.com for $54.00. You couldn’t do a day spa facial for that price, nor could you even assemble the products for that low price. Order from QVC.com, schedule some quality bonding time with yourself, your BFF, your mother…..and rescue your skin from the winter doldrums!  Bring on spring!

 

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January 28, 2011

dermHA – Hyaluronic Moisturizing Creme Plus

Is your skin Mature, Dry, Sensitive, or Dehydrated? Then dermHA Hyaluronic Moisturizing Creme Plus might be JUST what you’ve been searching for!

This was the perfect product for me to try as it addressed my dehydrated and sensitive skin. It’s a very light weight moisturizer that has a comfortable feel on the skin. For that reason, I chose to use it in the evening and in the daytime, as well. I noticed a difference in the top surface texture of my skin almost immediately, as my makeup effortlessly glided on, and my skin took on a very nice hydrated appearance.

What’s in a product is always very important, but what is not can make a big difference in determining if a product will be right for your particular skin care needs.

dermHA provides a very informative brochure, and as a consumer with Sensitive Skin I was impressed that dermHA does not contain :

•Fragrance
•Alcohol
•Mineral Oil
•Dye
•Lanolin, or
•Propylene Glycol

In the Hyaluronic Moisture Creme Plus Moisturizer that I tried, there are a number of great Antioxidants including, Green Tea, Grapeseed Extract, and Olive Water, to name a few.

The Anti-inflammatory, Anti-irritant, Antioxidant and Stimulant ingredient, Calendula is also in this creme. This botanical helps soothe sensitive skin.

Two of my favorite tried and true ingredients are Hyaluronic Acid, a humectant that helps keep the moisture in, resulting in a softer and smoother skin, and Aloe which has been used for thousands of years to heal and calm irritants. I’m delighted to see that they are also Key ingredients in the Hyaluronic Moisturizing Cream Plus.

dermHA also carries a line of Cleansers, Exfoliants, Moisturizers, Masks and Specialty Products that are “Clinically formulated therapeutic care for Sensitive Skin.”

What a great opportunity to have access to these “High Tech” cosmeceutical products that address the issues of the client with sensitive skin…. Thanks dermHA !

Products can be purchased online at : www.dermha.com, and select Doctor’s offices.

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January 27, 2011

Fashionistas-Embrace Your Curves with Madison Plus

It is interesting to note that statistics show the average U.S. woman wears  a size 14, a size just slightly a little larger and curvier than those size 2’s that will be floating down the runways during Fashion Week! More than 60% of the population is considered “plus size” (and in the fashion world, it means a size 8!) yet the plus size women are normally ignored in the fashion world. Is it possible for plus sized gals, who love fashion to be on the brink of the latest trends? Is it possible to rock the latest runway looks and have the same options as a size 2?

The duo of Aimee Cheshire and Erica Young who have worked in the plus industry for many years as product developers, buyers and even a plus model, have taken their expertise and have brought high fashion  to the fingertips of the plus industry live on the internet. Madisonplus.com is their collaboration featuring an online mall, E-zine and style channel to the plus sized market.  The two met in college, spent years in the industry before starting up this revolutionary concept from scratch and have turned it into a major and daily destination for the plus sized fashionistas.

Madisonplus, (www.madisonplus.com) is a more than a wonderful online shop! It is the premier website for the modern plus sized woman. It covers all major clothing categories, from intimate apparel to evening and formal wear.  Jewelry and accessories to beauty and make-up.  It highlights not only what is new, but what to expect in the upcoming fashion season. The site will show you how to take a magazine cover or red carpet event and convert that look into your plus sized wardrobe.  The user can also create their own style boards with polyvore and send them to the site where the editors will chose their favorite and feature them on their blog.  Madisonplus will introduce you to their favorite models who share their thoughts and secrets with you.

Madisonplus will be attending The Curvy Revolution in Las Vegas February 18-20th, as the official media sponsor. The Curvy Revolution Convention is produced by the nation’s largest plus sized organization Full Figures.  This convention is an interactive experience designed to celebrate, inform and inspire plus sized women.  It will be a dynamic, empowering, motivational and entertaining event that celebrates real sized women!  I am looking forward to hearing Aimee and Erica’s review!  For more information on The Curvy Revolution see www.curvyrevolution.com.

 One of the things that I LOVE about Madisonplus is that to me it is more than a fashion website.  It is a feel good, embrace your body site.  I’ve personally gone from a size zero to having chest and hips…..and while I wouldn’t go back to my size zero days for anything (I look better and am much healthier at a heavier weight!), I do miss the fashion options that a size zero has to chose from.  Whenever I get down about that, my remedy is to watch a classic movie, where the women had curves and looked fabulous!  Now if only the fashion designers would remember those days! Thankfully Madisonplus does!

 

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January 17, 2011

January “Specials” at Gerda Spillmann® you won’t want to miss!


Whatever skin type you have, Gerda Spillmann Swiss Skincare has the perfect moisturizer for you. Hydration is so important this time of year, and using the proper moisturizer for your skin is essential!!

With their January SPECIAL (good thru January 31st, 2011) you can save either $5.00 off the 1.4oz tubes at a cost of $39.00 or $10.00 off the 2.6oz.jars at a cost of $59.00.

Choose from:
•Skinfood– A light-weight texture for a normal skin types
•Mayfair– A matte day cream for an oily type skin (Mayfair is only available in the 1.4oz tube)
•Coronation-The perfect anti-wrinkle cream for maturing skin types
•Extra Riche– A cream that offers deep hydration for the dry or damaged skin types

Also available is Bio-Base Tinted Moisturizer. This product can be used on all skin types of any age. On sale for $41.00, you’ll save $7.50 during the January Special on Bio-Base . Sand would be your choice for lighter complexions, and Mocca for tanned or darker complexions.

Not only does this light weight moisturizer even your skin tone, but with Avocado Oil, Balm Mint and pure Chamomile Extract, Bio-Base not only soothes and helps heal your skin, but also protects your skin with a natural physical sun block and SPF 15.

As a national makeup artist, many Gerda Spillmann products have always been a staple in my “pro” case.

I recently had a new head shot done for Its A Glam Thing, and wore the Bio Blend in Sand as my base. It photographed beautifully, and looks as natural as ever in daylight, as well.

I inspire you to visit :www.gerdaspillmann.com and see all of their fine products.

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January 9, 2011

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon, Mark F. Blake M.D., is featured on It’s A Glam Thing

Learn about a non-invasive procedure that entails little to no downtime, as you watch Milwaukee, Wisconsin Board Certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon Mark F. Blake, M.D., from the Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin perform a Liquid Facelift on the Home page of, Lisa Cocuzza’s, www.itsaglamthing.com.

More about Dr.Blake:
1. Before coming to the Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery in Milwaukee, Dr. Blake practiced plastic surgery and his weight loss program in Florida.

2. Along with his busy surgical practice, Dr. Blake is also the medical director of the Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic. He has developed a medically supervised individualized program that offers safe and effective results along with education and support to not only keep weight off, promote overall health, but also utilize body contouring and skin care geared toward the weight loss patient, which in turn offers a program truly unrivaled in his field.

3. Dr. Blake very actively participates in a community volunteer program called “Lose the Tattoos – Wisconsin” that removes gang-related tattoos from “at-risk” youth in exchange for community service.

4. (Quoting from the Clinic’s Web Site) “Giving back to the community is important, and as a result, the FACE Foundation established by Medical Director Roger C. Mixter MD in 1990 was formed. FACE’s mission is to treat patients with craniofacial deformities both international and domestic in Wisconsin who are unable to pay because of lack of insurance.” Dr.Blake is proud to be part of of the FACE Foundation.

For more information about Dr. Blake and The Clinic of Cosmetic Surgery visit: www.clinicofcosmeticsurgery.com

All consultations regarding procedures are complementary ~ Call (414) 963-0500 to schedule your appointment.

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December 30, 2010

Rule #1- Cleanse your skin and remove your makeup properly !

I started in theater at the early age of fifteen, and this was the first rule I learned. We wore a lot of makeup and it was, of course, a different type of consistency in comparison to what a person might wear every day. None the less, through the decades I’ve found that whether modeling, doing photo shoots, on-camera work, or just wearing my daily makeup that Rule # 1 still holds true! I always remove my makeup with an appropriate cleanser.

The makeup that you put on your face only looks as good as the skin that you put it on. Cleansing your skin properly and removing your makeup is essential. Any other products you use on your skin will be even more effective when used on a clean face.

Recently I had the opportunity to try the Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil by boscia®. I was quite impressed with this product! Not only is it gentle and light weight, but it breaks down your makeup while eliminating impurities. It’s quick, easy to use, and your skin not only feels so clean and healthy when you rinse it off, but looks great, as well!

Quoting from their benefits and key ingredient information ,boscia® Makeup-Breakup Cool Cleansing Oil contains :
•Peppermint and Eucalyptus which “invigorates congested senses”.

•Rose Hip, Green Tea, and Golden Palm Oil which have properties that protect the skin from “free radical damage”, and a “unique nano-technology to refine pores”.

•Jojoba Leaf and Willowherb to comfort sensitivities, and “prevent signs of aging” for a more youthful looking skin.

As the “leader in preservative-free skin care”, boscia® also carries a variety of cleansers, toners, and tonics, for your skin, stating “their cleansers combine the best of natures botanicals with Japanese technology to safely and effectively cleanse your skin.”

The boscia® Essential Basics Facial Cleansers are available at Sephora, www.sephora.com, and www.bosciaskincare.com

You know it’s never too late to start!! Get into a good habit of taking your makeup off and cleansing your skin each evening. Remember “beauty IS skin deep”. Make Rule #1 “YOUR” New Year’s Resolution for 2011!

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December 18, 2010

Conversation with BEAUTY DIRECTOR for Shape magazine, Ellen Miller

Skin Care Conversations with Ellen Miller

As BEAUTY DIRECTOR for Shape magazine, Ellen Miller has learned a thing about skin care.  I am happy to share her expertise….

We all know what healthy skin looks like…..the skin is clear, there is a certain plumpness to it. It appears hydrated and luminescent. There are no brown areas, red areas, there is an even skin tone.  Even if you have good skin to begin with, as we age, it is important to protect and keep your skin healthy by adapting a skin care regiment.

What makes a good skin care regiment? How many steps are involved? How does food affect the skin? What about travel? Do anti-oxidants help?  What are ingredients to avoid in skincare products? Can Ellen debunk the three top skincare myths?  Ellen addressed these issues while she was speaking to a group of skin care professionals at the Dermalogica Skincare Institute in Chelsea.

Of course the most professional advice one can get would be from a dermatologist. This is a great first step as you will learn about the condition that your skin is currently in, and how to avoid future damage.  Once you have that roadmap, the next step would to visit to a skincare specialist and discuss a skincare regiment that is tailor made for your skin care needs. Skin can react differently during seasons, age, stress, so it is important to get to know a doctor and skin specialist well.

What is Ellen’s beauty routine? She starts with a cleanser, followed by a toner, uses an anti-oxidant serum, and uses a day cream (with 30 SPF) and a night cream.  She uses a mask on occasion.  A great daily regiment! It is one I use as well, although I wish I had started in when I was much younger! They say it takes 30 days for a routine to become a habit, and this is a good habit to form. 

Let’s break down the routine…..cleanser is a no-brainer. Good skin starts with clean skin. Next is the toner, which brings us to myth number 1-are toners necessary? This myth came about many years ago,  before skincare was revolutionized. Toners of old , contained mainly alcohol.  They have since advanced since there early inception. Toners now contain very little (and in some cases no) alcohol.  They no longer dry the skin, rather they exfoliate and help prep the skin for moisturizer.

Myth number 2- do you have to moisturize oily skin? The answer is YES! If you dry out oily and acne prone skin, you will actually produce MORE oil and have more breakouts.  The person with oily skin needs to use something lightweight, without mineral oil so that they do not clog their pores . Mineral make-up is also good for oily skin. A normal make-up sinks into skin.  A mineral make-up sits on top of the skin, keeping pores clearer.

Anti-oxidant SERUMS which normally contain vitamin C and E, are concentrated formulas that immediately go to work on the skin.  They repair past damage, as well as protect and hydrate the skin. They help stimulate the body to make more collagen and ELASTIN (which the body makes less of as you age). 

Sunscreen is the most important way to protect your skin.  Most day creams now contain sunscreen.  Look for at least 30 SPF, and yes, sunscreen does expire. Chances are you will use the sunscreen before it expires, but if you’ve had it for a year, toss it.  There are now make-ups that contain sunscreen.  Are you better off with a day cream or a make-up that has sunscreen? You do need a lot of sunscreen protection, and chances are that you would apply a day cream more liberally than a make-up, so chances are the day cream with sunscreen is your best bet.

A night cream usually differs from a day cream in that sunscreen usually is not a component.  In most cases it may have more anti-oxidants, including retinol which can make skin sensitive to the sun.  The night cream usually can do some heavy repair work, as well as moisturize to ready for the next day. 

So if most of the skincare formulas are the same, why can there be such a huge difference in price? Well, we American consumers know that just moisturizing isn’t enough to protect and maintain your skin. We are paying for the science and research.  In most cases, we are paying for a greater concentration of the product.  If price is an issue (when isn’t it?) then you need to choose the one treatment that is the most important to you and invest in that.  You can always swap out.

Your diet is also always important.  You should eat foods rich in omega 3’s, such as nuts, salmon, as they help plump up the skin.  Also eat foods that are RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS which means lots of fruits and veggies.  They will help protect your skin. Drinking a lot of water is a must.  It keeps the skin hydrated.  And when travelling? Traveling does  affects the skin…..drink as much water as possible. Moisturize before during and after, and especially keep your lips well moisturized. 

For those of us with sensitive skin, there are things to avoid.  Anyone can react to anything.  And while you may be fine using your favorite product for years, you may suddenly have a problem with the product.  Skin will react different in seasons.  Age comes into play, and so does stress.  Environmental conditions can also affect the skin which brings me to myth # 3.

Myth #3 , are facials worth the money? Yes, because it is a good time to check in with your skin.  It gives you a one-on-one consultation with an expert who can point you in the right direction, and make sure that you are using your money wisely. 

It is no coincidence that Ellen gave her talk at Dermalogica.  Dermalogica is the number one choice of skin care professionals and consumers worldwide. For over the past 25 years, Dermalogica has been dedicated to delivering skin care health results through education, innovation and professional recommendation.  It is a product line free of common irritants and ingredients that can aggreivate skin. A Dermalogica professional will decode your skin-zone by zone-and equip you with the real advice and results –driven regimen.

For more on Ellen, go to www.shape.com and you can check out Dermalogica at www.dermalogica.com.

  

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