HealthyWomen.org took an online poll of 1,193 women living in the United States in May of 2012 regarding aging and the effect it had on their eyes and eyelashes. The age range of the women surveyed was 35 to 60 years old.

A person’s eyes can really give away their age, and 80% of the polls participants, though they felt that their eyes were their best feature, realized that the eye area was indeed quite prone to show aging! Not only with skin changes around their eyes, but also with their eyelashes.

I personally shared a common understanding with these women as over the years, just as they had indicated, I noticed that my eyelashes not only appeared shorter to me, but had become more sparse and thinner than they used to be! Reading on, what I found interesting was that most of the women seemed to accept the thinning lashes at part of the aging process and didn’t really take time to focus on the issue or even bring it up with their doctors!

I’m aware of the various treatments for other aging areas that run the gambit from non-invasive procedures to surgical interventions…. I was curious to read what these women had to say in regards to remedies they had tried to correct their thinning shorter lashes.

Here is the information from the Healthy Women poll (QUOTE):
• More than 54 percent of the women had used more than two different mascaras to make their lashes look fuller.
• Four out of 10 women reported that no mascara products provided satisfaction in making their lashes look fuller.
• More than 50 percent of the women reported that no lash products had provided satisfaction in making their lashes look fuller.

After reading these poll results I actually felt a bit better. I’ve tried many cosmetic attempts with the same results, and have also used false eyelashes. They look great, but there’s always the time issue for me in the morning with work or early location calls, and it seemed too time consuming for me.

At least it was nice not to feel alone with my dilemma, and know that my thinning eyelashes were most likely due to the aging process. I have to admit, though, that I’ve not found a real solution that gives my lashes the natural full look they used to have using any of my makeup tricks.

This was an informative and an extremely interesting poll! I encourage all readers to visit the Healthy Women website for more information on ” thinning and shorter eyelashes.”
Here is the direct link on the Healthy Women’s site :
http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/your-eyelashes-you-age

Just as your skin ages and you use treatments that address your face. The same applies to your eyelashes!

Are you aware of an FDA-approved prescription treatment product for your lashes? It’s called LATISSE® and it will help your sparse thinning lashes grow longer, fuller, and darker.

Here are some results from a Latisse@ Clinical Trial (QUOTE):
Patients treated with LATISSE® in the clinical study experienced a:
• 25% increase in lash length
• 106% increase in lash thickness/fullness
• 18% increase in lash darkness
• Some LATISSE® users began noticing an increase in lash length in four weeks with full results after 16 weeks.

The link to the LATISSE® website where you will be able to get all kinds of information and most of all see some exceptional before and after photos that will show you what LATISSE® is able to do for your thinning eyelashes is below.
Take a look at this link: www.latisse.com

Here’s your opportunity to have enviable eyelashes with LATISSE@. While you are on the LATISSE® website you will also be able to locate a doctor in your area where you can go to find out if LATISSE® is right for you! Just look on the lower right side of the home page and you’ll find a “DOCTOR LOCATOR”. All you have to do is put in your zipcode, and a number of doctors near you will be listed for your convenience.

There is a solution for thinning lashes! Take a moment to check out the two links provided in this article and become informed! It’s that easy! Find a doctor in your area, make your appointment and you’ll have taken the first step to be on your way to having the naturally beautiful full long lashes that you long for.

(SOURCE for any quotes and paraphrasing from Women’s Health Poll Fact Sheet and www.latisse.com)

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Did you know that SEVENTEEN Magazine has been around since 1944? Now that’s the kind of longevity that earns credibility and gets name recognition where and whenever it’s talked about!!

I am so thrilled to be sharing SEVENTEEN’s newest accomplishment with you. Ann Shoket (editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine), and the editors have published a beautiful book entitled SEVENTEEN Ultimate Guide to Beauty ~ The Best Hair, Skin, Nails & Makeup Ideas For You!

Ann Shoket became the editor-in-chief of SEVENTEEN Magazine in 2007. (Quote) “Under Ann’s leadership, the iconic fashion and beauty publication for teen girls continues to help more that 13 million readers grow up to be confident, self-assured young women.”

This book is so well put together with not only the stunning colored photographs that make it extremely easy to visually see the variety of cosmetic applications, array of beautiful hair styles for all occasions, nail care and designs, skin care routines, a faux tan technique, and more, but it’s also very detailed with easy to understand information and instructions that help the reader find the best look for their particular skin tone and hair type.

There is a positive encouragement and guidance from the editors, and (Quote) exclusive tips from the Beauty Smarties, SEVENTEEN’s “real girl” beauty experts.

(Quote) SEVENTEEN Ultimate Guide To Beauty even shows you how to have fun with your beauty look starting with five gorgeous makeup VIBES:
• Girly
• Glam
• Classy
• Edgy
• Boho

This book is one of those “go to” publications that will be referenced over and over again. It’s the perfect gift for any young lady who is at an age where she wants to know more about the “how to’s” of beauty , self care, and options that are available for her. It’s a great confidence builder and will provide a “whole lot of fun”!

Go behind the scenes during the creating of the SEVENTEEN Ultimate Guide to Beauty in the video below:

Reference for any quotes or paraphrases in this article are from a Press Release from Seventeen.

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It is with great honor that I introduce you to Princess Theodora Von Auersperg. Princess Theodora is a “real” Princess and comes from “one of Europe’s oldest royal family lines”. “Timeless Beauty” and secrets of caring for the skin have been passed along through the generations.

I was so happy to be given the opportunity to use three of these products and experience something that at one time was reserved for royalty. The first thing I noticed was the aroma of “Rose”. (Quote) “Princess Theodora’s ancestors turned to the power of the rose to unlock the secrets of achieving the most radiant and youthful skin.”

Being a user of essential oils I was just delighted knowing that rose is so wonderful for a persons sense of wellbeing on the inside, and healing, calming, and soothing the skin on the outside. It exudes an aura of just knowing you look as good as you feel.
Princess Theodora has captured that in her royal beauty regime….

Princess Theodora ” researched natural, organic and vegan ingredients” as she started creating products that would help her sensitive skin. I noticed the first ingredient in the products I have from Princess Theodora is aloe vera. That’s a real plus for me because I also have sensitivities and love the healing aspects of aloe.

Princess Theodora realized today’s gals would benefit from the natural ingredients, botanicals, the rose oil, and rose water that were essential tried and true ingredients for centuries by her royal family.

As a result, (Quote) Princess Theodora formulated the perfect blend, and looks forward to sharing the beauty secrets with those in search of their own inner princess.

I’m going to tell you about the products that I use below, and then I’ll direct you to Princess Theodora’s website where you will be able to see all of her fine face, body and bath products, along with gift sets that are exquisite!

• Rejuvenating Rose Serum – I use this on my clean face after cleansing AM & PM. It’s light weight and has that wonderful hint of rose. I apply it over my face and lightly under my eye and neck area. My skin feels instantly soft and smooth.

• Replenishing Rose Cream – This cream I apply over the Serum AM & PM. Once again apply the cream over your face, neck and eye area. You really need to experience these products as they are so light yet feel so good! I enjoy that wonderful delicate scent of rose as it is so lifting to my spirit and so good for my skin.

• Eye Nourishing Rose Cream ~ Using this product Am & PM, I tap a small amount of the cream lightly under my eye from the inner to outer corner and up around the sides of my eyes to help keep away any “Crows feet”, puffiness and dark circles. As with the other products, this one also penetrates and starts working right away. I find no residue, only soft hydrated eyes that never feel dry. My concealer and makeup glides on with ease!

I like the fact that I am able to use all these 3 products under my eye area and get so many benefits from each, as a result. The consistency of the creams are great. They penetrate the skin, but are not heavy at all. I also appreciate the value of the essential rose oil in the products. It’s therapeutic to not only how good you look on the outside, but feel on the inside as well!

Now it’s time for you to visit the website so you can see all of Princess Theodora’s products. You may also purchase them right online:

www.princesstheodora.com

The website has a lot of wonderful information about her products, and on the site you will also be able to find out more about Princess Theodora’s philanthropic endeavors. If you love animals as much as I do, I know you’ll find Princess Theodora’s Foundation “Save a Soul” as endearing as I have.

Needless to say, there is no animal testing done on Princess Theodora’s products.

I share a lot of the same philosophic views on the balance of beauty and a sense of wellbeing with Princess Theodora and would like to close this article with one of her quotes.

“Like the fragrant petals of a rose an inner princess blooms from a well-tended soul.”
~ Princess Theodora von Auersperg

Credit for Quotes or any paraphrasing in this article ~
From: Princess Theodora Von Auersperg’s bio and/or website.

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