Before & After: Reverse

This is my friend, Maggie. Check out her story:

I love to share MY results with Rodan+Fields (Reverse and Redefine). So, yes- the before is taken during the middle of the summer but it is the most accurate depiction of repeated sun exposure (in addition to having 3 kids) leading to very uneven skin tone, redness and lots of brown spots/freckles. I used to crave being in the sun because I thought it made my skin look better- those days are gone! I'm very thankful for these confidence boosting products but also that being a part of this business has led me to many amazing women and lots of new opportunity for myself and my family! - Maggie  

Before & After - Reverse + Redefine + Lash Boost

 Check out fellow Consultant Shelley Potts and what she had to say!!!

Skin Goals Achieved:
Sun damage 
Dark areas 
Even/Brighter skin 
Fine lines softened 
Smoother skin 
Lashes/brow awesome 

No make up/only lip serum in both pictures. It wasn't overnight, but worth the effort!!  

How Different Foods (Really) Affect Your Skin

First published on camillestyles.com

We’re excited to kick off our brand new beauty series, Ask the Experts, by taking a closer look at how diet affects our skin. By this point most of us have blamed a breakout on a chocolate binge or one too many sugary drinks, but it turns out the relationship between skin and food is even more complex than that. We met up with Camille’s personal dermatologist Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, MS to talk about how different foods can cause skin to be oily, dry, inflamed, hydrated, even younger-looking.

“Dermatologists have long known that nutritional deficiencies often first manifest by changes in skin quality, and yet, we frequently fail to discuss with our patients the many benefits that diet can have on their skin,” explains Dr. Geddes-Bruce. “I’m a firm believer that the two are connected – what you eat can influence how your skin appears. I hear it from my patients all the time. And studies back up what they are saying – certain nutrients can protect against photodamage and premature aging, and others can accelerate damage and disease.” Read below to see Dr. Geddes-Bruce’s professional opinion on how some of our favorite food groups can affect our skin: Red Meat:

I see nothing wrong with indulging in the occasional hamburger or hot dog, but your skin will thank you if your day-to-day diet focuses on lean sources of protein. Not only are chicken and turkey high in niacin, a B vitamin that can protect against skin cancer, they are also lower in saturated fat content, which means they are less inflammatory than red meats. 

Gluten: 

While gluten is getting a bad wrap in popular culture these days, it’s unlikely to be, by itself, terrible for your skin. What we do know is that gluten is most often found in carbohydrates, and a diet high in carbohydrates is associated with an increased chance of wrinkles. This leads us into the next point…

Sugar: 

If there were one food to minimize to improve your skin I would vote for sugar. Sugar speeds up the aging process by making the skin less elastic, which causes premature wrinkles and sagging. This happens through a process called glycation where the sugars bond to the collagen and elastic proteins in your skin and cause them to stiffen irreversibly.

Milk: 

If you struggle with acne consider a trial of limiting your dairy intake. Dairy products, especially skim ones, have been linked to acne in multiple population studies. We aren’t sure exactly why – it may be due to the hormones or the high glycemic load causing spikes in blood sugar, then insulin, and leading to increased oil production. But make sure you keep up your calcium intake, which can be found in foods like spinach, kale, white beans, and soy.

Fresh fruit: 

It’s a no brainer that fresh fruits are good for your skin. I try to have a little fruit with every meal. Fruits like oranges, strawberries, mangos and papayas have high amounts of vitamin C. Vitamin C is essential to forming tight collagen fibers. It also works as an antioxidant protecting your skin from damage from UV radiation and pollution. And while many skin care products contain vitamin C, not all of them are formulated in a way that guarantees the vitamin C will remain stable and penetrate to the target areas.Raw vegetables: 

The bolder the color, the better they are for your skin! Dark leafy green vegetables, as well as red, orange, and yellow vegetables contain B-carotenes (a form of vitamin A), lycopene, and lutein – all nutrients that help protect the skin from damage from the sun. And while most vegetables are best in their raw form, you get increased amounts of lycopene by cooking tomatoes – so go ahead and enjoy that tomato sauce.Fish: 

Depending on the type of fish (usually “fishy fish”), a serving can be a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, which are anti-inflammatory in the body. A diet high in omega 3 fatty acids can improve dry and flakey skin conditions, as well as decrease sun sensitivity.Red wine: 

There’s been a lot of hype about the benefits of red wine because it contains a polyphenol called resveratrol. Resveratrol is an antioxidant that protects against skin damage. However, the benefits might be negated by the harms of alcohol on the skin, like dehydration and dilation of the blood vessels, which can flare conditions like rosacea. Overall, I would recommend you enjoy an occasional glass of red wine if you like it, but don’t drink it for your skin. Best to stick to green tea, which is a good alternative that is high in polyphenols.

Nuts and seeds: 

Both nuts and seeds can be good sources of vitamin E, which is delivered to the skin in your sebum and helps protect cell membranes and promote healing. Nuts and seeds can also contain the trace minerals selenium, zinc and copper, which protect against cell damage and promote healthy skin structure.

Elizabeth Geddes-Bruce, MD, MS

Work Smarter, Not Harder with the AMP MD Roller

You know the old saying ... work smarter, not harder?!?! Well, listen up Retinol users -- this is for you!!! 

It's micro-needling! Take care of any scars and/or loss of firmness - tighten your skin on your face, neck, and chest!

Slapping your prescription retinol all over your face will only work on the outermost layer of your face. When you use our award-winning roller, the roller makes little micro-channels in your skin, allowing the retinol to penetrate deeper into your skin, thus working better! The 180 micro needles trick your skin into thinking it's damaged, which boosts your collagen production into complete overdrive...while you sleep!!!

Great article in the WALL STREET JOURNAL on micro-needling technology and its effectiveness on wrinkles and acne scars. This type of treatment “STIMULATES COLLAGEN PRODUCTION.”

The article says doctors see an improvement of 60-70% in the firming of skin because micro-needling “stimulates collagen production” with easy, in-home devices ( Rodan + Fields AMP MD roller). Conversely, they report how you can make an appointment with a doctor and pay $250-1000 for a SINGLE treatment. Folks, that’s more than the cost of our tool...for a single treatment in a professional office. With our tool, you can spend one minute rolling 3-5 times per week, in your own home. The patented R+F AMP MD roller is THE BEST micro-needle treatment for in-home use. No puffiness and our tool also makes microscopic openings so that REDEFINE Night Renewing Serum (anti-aging treatment, packed with Retinol) can penetrate the skin on a deeper level. We have seen amazing firming results for sagging neck skin with the use of the roller nightly, followed by REDEFINE Night Renewing Serum.

Pharmaceutical Grade vs Cosmetic Grade

Rodan + Fields is Pharmaceutical grade skincare. The FDA requires that Pharmaceutical grade products be 99.9% pure ingredients. Products must contain 0.1% or less of bacteria. ONLY 5% of the skincare industry is under the regulations established by the FDA & considered Pharmaceutical grade skincare products!  

Cosmetic grade: The FDA allows cosmetic grade products to contain up to 30% bacteria! Ingredients may only be 70% pure. They are often a large breeding ground for bacteria, which can lead to contact dermatitis or worse.

95% of the Skincare Industry is cosmetic quality & is unregulated by the FDA. Cosmetic companies are NOT required to register their products with the FDA, which means cosmetic products are subjective & do not reflect or require scientific testing. (R+ F does NOT test on animals.)

Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields are bringing Pharmaceutical grade products to our bathroom counter, without the high cost of seeing a Dermatologist or having a long wait for an office visit. That’s a good thing because it takes up to 3 years to get an appointment with Drs. Rodan and Fields. (Yes, they are still practicing in their office in California today, twice a week.)

Not only does IT WORK, it’s made to the HIGHEST standards with the BEST ingredients!  

Before & After: Soothe & UnBlemish in 3 months!

Love Tasha's story - read on to hear how Rodan + Fields not only changed her skin but restored her confidence as well.

Can I be "real" with all of you? I joined R+F for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest reasons was my face was a MESS!! I started using Soothe for Rosacea in early March. In May, I added Unblemish Sulfur Wash to my routine for the acne outbreaks I was experiencing. The pic on the left was Day 1, no makeup and no filter. The pic on the right was taken this morning. No filter and I am completely foundation FREE. I have on mascara, a light dusting of RF Mineral Peptides Powder and tinted chapstick. That's IT!!! I would have NEVER left my house without wearing foundation before. I do it EVERY DAY now and I love it!!

I'm a REAL person and these are my REAL results. I was IN TEARS on Mother's Day morning this year because I was embarrassed for my own family to see me covered in pimples. I didn't even want to take a picture with my babies that day. Ask my husband...he'll tell you it's true!! Well, not anymore!! Bring on the pictures!! These products work and they work WELL. 

Back 2 School with UnBlemish

 It's that time of year again, and even though we are soaking up with gusto these last few weeks of summer - we are off to get school supplies soon! 🍎

In addition to pencils and backpacks, some kids also need the tools to take care of their skin. There's a reason Rodan + Field's Unblemish is the #1 Acne brand in the whole country, it works. I would love to help your kids, or you, be able to put your best face forward this fall.  

August Promotion for NEW Customers Only!

Never tried Rodan + Fields? Take this 2 minute Skincare Quiz and you will get $20 CASH from me when you place your very first order. We have products to help with all your skincare concerns and sometimes it is a mixture of various products to fit your needs. That is why I am here - to help you navigate the best products for YOU.