How to Keep Your Skin Happy this Winter

Let’s face it: After the holidays, winter weather can quickly lose its charm. Chilly days that once felt fun and festive — Gingerbread lattes! Snow angels! A white Christmas! — may start to feel miserable, and you may find yourself longing for the warmer days ahead. To make matters worse, freezing temps and blustering wind can do a number on your skin. With the help of resident expert Mary Radford, RN, we’ve assembled some dos and don’ts that will help spare your skin when Jack Frost is nipping at your nose.

1. DO hydrate. When skin is at its driest, a daily and nightly hydration boost is exactly what it needs — and serums pack the biggest punch, in some cases raising hydration levels by 200% after just one use.* Layer one under your moisturizer morning and night to comfort dry skin.
2. DON’T skip sunscreen. Even if you don’t see the sun, its harmful rays can find you 365 days a year. Help prevent premature signs of aging by applying sunscreen every day.
3. DON’T use hot water. Whether you’re showering or washing your face, using water that’s too hot can dry out your skin. For best results, use lukewarm water and moisturize when skin is still damp to help lock-in extra moisture.
4. DO exfoliate regularly. Dead skin cells make it harder for moisturizers and other products to reach the uppermost layer of your skin and do the job they’re supposed to do. Once a week, use an exfoliator to reap the benefits of your products and enjoy softer-feeling skin.
5. DON’T hit the tanning bed. When you’re feeling pale and pasty, it can be tempting to make a stop at the tanning salon, but doing so is harmful to your skin. If you’re in desperate need of a skin-kissed glow, use a self-tanner
6. DO care for your eyes. The delicate skin around your eyes is easily affected by harsh winter weather. It’s thinner than skin on other areas of your body and isn’t able to retain moisture as well. Keep your eyes looking their best by locking in moisture and adding hydration with a product made specifically for the eye areamorning and night. And don’t forget about your lashes: Condition them nightly to keep their appearance looking long and lush.
7. DO hydrate from the inside out. You might not feel as thirsty as you do during summer, but drinking water and eating hydrating fruits and vegetables is just as important in the winter.
8. DON’T neglect your hands. There’s nothing enjoyable about having dry, rough hands — and they can make you look older than you are. Keep them happy by applying a rich cream or balm at least two or three times daily.
9. DO change up your routine. A few tweaks to your usual skincare regimen can make a big difference. In winter, your skin might feel better if you switch to a gentler, creamier facial cleanser. If you’re going skiing, apply an additional layer of serum before you hit the slopes to help reduce the likelihood of dry, irritated skin instead of your usual one.
10. DON’T wait until it’s too late. Why not try a proactive approach when winter is coming? Step up your hydration game before seasons change, and winter weather won’t feel so bad after all!

Science - Simplified. The Hydrating Power of 3D3P

There’s a lot to love about winter, but dry, flaky skin is probably not at the top of your list. This season, give skin a hydration boost with 3D3P, an innovative molecular matrix developed by researchers at Rodan + Field’s Berkeley lab. The 3D3P Molecular Matrix might sound complicated — and the science behind it is impressive — but what it does for your skin is actually easy to understand.

MEET THE 3D3P MOLECULAR MATRIX

The Science

The 3D3P Molecular Matrix is a three-dimensional (3D) grid we created out of special molecules called polymers (3P). The matrix helps hold moisture-attracting ingredients against the skin.

Those key ingredients are glycerin and hyaluronic acid, powerful humectants (aka water magnets) and two of the best water binders on the market. (Hyaluronic Acid can hold 1000 times its own weight in water!) Together, they help nourish and replenish dry skin.

The Results 

In simpler terms, 3D3P provides skin with a continuous drink of water and instant hydration and relief — just what you need when facing cold winter weather. Both Active Hydration Serum and Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex are powered by 3D3P, making them an effective one-two punch in the battle against dry skin.

ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM

The Science

Active Hydration Serum, which you may apply before moisturizer and makeup in the morning and again on clean skin at night, instantly raises skin’s hydration level by 200% after just one use and keeps it there for eight hours.* It helps skin look, act and feel younger, as Dr. Tim Falla, PhD, reminds us in his video Tim Talks in the Lab: The Science Behind Active Hydration Serum.

The Results

Designed for all skin types, Active Hydration Serum provides immediate and continuous hydration for smooth, soft, radiant-looking skin.

ACTIVE HYDRATION BRIGHT EYE COMPLEX

The Science

Designed specifically for the delicate eye area, Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex addresses dehydration and much, much more. It’s packed with the hydrating 3D3P Molecular Matrix and is also supercharged with a complex of phytonutrients and illuminating brighteners that help nourish and refresh the under-eye area. For more details on this revolutionary eye gel cream, watch Dr. Tim’s video Tim Talks in the Lab: The Science Behind Bright Eye Complex

The Results

Meant to be applied morning and night, Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex improves the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and dullness around your eyes.

While Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex and Active Hydration Serum are especially beneficial during the winter when your face and eye areas are braving the elements, they should be an essential part of your skincare routine year-round. Stress, sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, the environment and other factors can affect your skin’s appearance 365 days a year.

Keep your skin hydrated this winter — and beyond — with Active Hydration Serumand Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex.

From InStyle Magazine

The Rodan + Fields Products Worth Buying From Your Facebook Friends - 

First published in InStyle Magazine - November, 2017

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BY: VICTORIA MOORHOUSE

’Tis the season to online shopping, and it’s not only your inbox that’s bombarded with gifting suggestions. During the holidays, your Facebook feed turns into the digital version of the kiosk section of a shopping mall, with friends and acquaintances roping you in with why the product they sell is worth your hard-earned cash. But hear them out, because when it comes to beauty products, we now know that good ol’ FB can deliver. Case in point: Rodan + Fields.

You probably first heard of the brand due to its buzzed-about lash boost serum. It’s no joke, as InStyle editors have watched their eyelashes soar. So if that little number has peaked your interest, spend a little time exploring what other R + F products your Facebook friends are offering because the lineup is legit.

For starters, the direct sales company was founded by two dermatologists who sought out to create dermatology-inspired formulas. Currently, the entire brand is branded out into six different sections, Redefine, Reverse, Unblemish, Soothe, Essentials, and Enhancements. These categories are based on specific skin needs—for example, Unblemish is an entire regimen designed to help fight acne and conquer clogged pores. What sets this brand apart from the rest is that each of the aforementioned sections are complete with a results page that reveals imagery of clinical tests, along with statistics of findings like how soon you’ll see a difference in your complexion and what type of signals you’ll see first.

While the Essentials section is a good start if you need the bare bones, we’ve scoured all six for a few worth adding to your own collection or maybe even someone’s stocking.

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  1. RODAN + FIELDS ENHANCEMENT LASH BOOST

  It's a pretty penny, but it'll save you the stress of applying falsies every single day. The serum is meant to be applied nightly along your top lash line, and over time it enhances not only the length of your lashes, but the volume. It's said to take about eight weeks to see results, so you'll need to establish a routine and stick with it. Bonus: You can even use it on your eyebrow hair. 
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  2. RODAN + FIELDS ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM

  When winter arrives, it doesn't wait for you to prep your skincare regimen. Get ahead of the dry patches by working in a hydration-boosting serum, like this oil-free formula from R + F that also includes hyaluronic acid and glycerin to attract moisture and seal it in. 
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  3. RODAN + FIELDS UNBLEMISH ACNE TREATMENT SULFUR WASH

  Salicylic acid gets all the attention when it comes to fighting off acne, but don't discount sulfur. It's a powerhouse ingredient for getting rid of blemishes, due to its antibacterial properties. This wash includes 3% of the special stuff!
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  4. RODAN + FIELDS REDEFINE EYE CLOTHS

  Filling a void, the brand created makeup wipes made specifically for the sensitive skin around your eyes, removing dirt, oil, and waterproof makeup. But not only that, they're infused with anti-aging ingredients to prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles.

  
  

Jessica Alba's Skin Clearing Smoothie

The go-to question for celebrities used to be, “What’s in your handbag?” but now it’s more like, “What’s in your blender?” Adriana Lima whips up three ingredients to jump-start her mornings, Kate Middleton mixes berries and almond milk to curb sugar cravings, and Kourtney Kardashian cocktails a smoothie full of healthy fat.

Not to be outdone, Jessica Alba, actress and founder of Honest Beauty, has her own favorite recipe designed especially for when her skin is breaking out.

“My go-to nutritional guru is Kelly LeVeque, so I always turn to her for advice,” says Alba. She explains that LeVeque—who’s all about fighting inflammation—believes that the key ingredients to add to your smoothie are omega-3 fatty acids (found in chia seeds) for complexion hydration, B vitamins (found in spinach) to promote skin health, and trace minerals that help repair, protect, and promote cell regeneration.

Alba has definitely dealt with acne just like you and I—but she admits it’s not as bad as it used to be. “I’ve been able to control it over time with a consistent skin-care routine,” she says. When flare-ups happen (because they do), Alba whips up LeVeque’s Spa Smoothie, which is full of greens and other skin boosters:

Ingredients:
1/4 avocado
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1 small Persian cucumber
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 handful of spinach (fresh or frozen)
1 lemon, juiced
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (organic pea or collagen)
2 cups unsweetened nut milk

A solution to sip your way to brighter skin? We can all drink to that.

The Side Hustle is the New Job Security

 The majority of people have little desire to become an entrepreneur​; but most people DO want to figure out how to earn more money and financial freedom outside of their main income stream. With new tax laws taking effect, it is almost non-negotiable to start a home/web-based business, if for no other reason than to keep MUCH more of your hard-earned money in your own pocket. 

For me, partnering with the #1 Skincare Brand in the US, a billion dollar company, a legacy brand like Rodan + Fields is my vehicle for FREEDOM. 

"There is no downside to a side hustle. There are only benefits to building more than one source of income today. A side hustle is the new job security." - Forbes  

New + Improved Solution Tool Quiz

Curious to know what products the Doctors would recommend for you? Take this short, 6 question quiz about your skin and the results will be emailed to yourself and me and we can discuss what would be a good skincare solution for you to start changing your skin from the inside out today!

Jenny's Solution Tool Quiz

Dry Winter Skin?

I've heard from so many of you this past month when the temperatures dipped below freezing - about dry skin and lips. This it the time of year it is ESSENTIAL to moisturize (on top of exfoliated skin) and the best time of day to moisturizer is at night, so it can work over night - when our cells naturally turn over as we sleep. Our Redefine Overnight Restorative Cream is awesome for a deep night moisturizer that won't leave you feelings greasy and your skin will wake up visibly firmer, and less lined in the morning. It has a moisturizing complex of Hyaluronic Acid and Glycerin to prevent moisture loss, while 12-hour time released vitamins, A, C, and E replenish vital skin nutrients. Of course, the Active Hydration Serum, Lip Renewing Serum and Multi-Function Eye Cream are best sellers as well and all my favorites - especially this time of year! 

New Year's Resolutions You Will LOVE to Keep in 2018

For many people, the New Year brings a new list of strict resolutions — ones that get broken almost as quickly as they’re made. This year, why not devote yourself to resolutions that you’ll actually love to keep? Below are 9 of my favorite New Year’s resolutions that are great for promoting healthy-looking skin, reducing stress, and making life more enjoyable in general – and none of them have a timeline or a targeted goal you can miss.

1.Get more massages. Bodywork can help reduce skin-altering stress and headaches, improve athletic performance and reduce facial swelling via lymphatic drainage. Bonus: They feel really, really good!

2. Take more naps. For many of us, getting eight hours of sleep each night is nothing but a dream, and sleep is crucial to cell repair. Even a 20-minute nap can boost your mood, level of alertness and performance. And if you’re tired of tired-looking eyes, Active Hydration Bright Eye Complex can help.

3. Be kinder to my skin. Your skin is the first thing people see, and it’s never too late to start or build upon a skincare routine. Our Regimens for every skin type are the perfect place to begin. And if you’re ready to take your Regimen to the next level, add an ENHANCEMENTS.

4.Keep more fresh flowers in the house. Whether it’s a single stem in a bud vase or a pitcher bursting with fragrant blooms, being surrounded by flowers is said to improve your mood, stimulate creativity and provide aromatherapy benefits – all great ways to help manage stress that can affect the condition of your skin.

5. Make more ME time. Between work, family and social commitments, it’s easy to forget about yourself. Balance things out by scheduling more “me” time solely devoted to doing things you enjoy, whether it’s reading a book or getting a mani-pedi.

6. Spend more time outside. It’s called the great outdoors for a reason: Being outside does everything from increase Vitamin D levels to improve concentration to elevate your mood. Wear sunscreen to help prevent the visible signs of aging — and remember to reapply every two hours.

7. Hydrate more often. Cold winter air dries out your skin, as does transitioning to indoor heat. Hydrate from the inside out all year long by indulging in lots of fluids — water is the best option but others still count. And hydrate, hydrate, hydrate your skin! Active Hydration Serum instantly raises your skin’s hydration level 200%*and can be added to any Regimen.

8. Spend more time with my favorite people. Besides being fun, hanging out with friends and family can be good for your health. Feeling positive emotions can lower stress and boost your immune system — proving that laughter really is the best medicine.

9. Eat more dark chocolate. Studies have shown that antioxidant-rich dark chocolate (in moderation) has a host of health benefits, ranging from lowering blood pressure and risk of stroke to destroying free radicals and boosting the immune system. And did we mention it’s delicious?

Happy New Year!

It's a New Year, a time of renewed promises, a time of goal-setting, and a time to focus on being healthy and that includes our bodies' largest organ, our skin! I can help - whether you have dry skin, sensitive skin, acne, sun damage, dullness, lines or wrinkles, rosacea, redness, eyebrows thinning, eyelashes sparse, oily skin - whatever it is you'd like to change or improve. I can help you get the RIGHT products just for you, created by two of the most respected Dermatologists in the world! Your skin is a great investment - it's going to represent you for a very long time. And healthy skin is beautiful!