A Good Night's Sleep

5 EVENING RITUALS FOR A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Getting restful sleep is one of the best things you can do for your body and mind. Research shows that when you are well rested, you think more clearly, have quicker reflexes and focus better. Sleep positively affects your immune system, energy level, heart health and mood. But with work and family demands, jam-packed schedules and so many shows to binge-watch, you may find it hard to wind down enough to get the recommended seven to eight hours of sleep you need a night. Here are five ways to help:

Shut off your devices. Completely power down your phone, laptop and tablet before you get in bed—and keep them off, even if you wake during the night. People who use devices before bed have poorer sleep than those who don’t, according to the National Sleep Foundation. The 52 million of us who fire off middle-of-the-night texts or emails fare even worse.

Tea up. Calming and comforting, caffeine-free herbal tea is an ideal bedtime beverage. A warm cup of chamomile, licorice root or mint tea may help encourage sleep and digestion and signal to your body that it’s time to start slowing down.

Stretch it out. In one study, participants with insomnia who practiced yoga daily fell asleep faster, slept longer and returned to sleep more quickly. Before bedtime, try some gentle poses, such as Legs Up the Wall, in which you lie on your back in an L shape with your legs forming a 90-degree angle against a wall; or Corpse Pose, in which you simply lie on your back on the floor and breathe slowly.

Take off the day. Ensure a fresh start tomorrow morning by washing away the day’s makeup, dirt and debris tonight. Cleanse your face with warm water, or hop in the shower to do all that and put your body into relaxation mode. Finish by pampering yourself with your skincare Regimen, and you’ll be ready to face the day (after a good night’s sleep, of course).

Make a list. Worrying about “incomplete future tasks” makes it difficult to fall asleep. Before you turn off your light each night, take five minutes to write down the tasks you want to accomplish the next day, or any other outstanding To-Do items. By doing so, you will (hopefully) fall asleep in a flash, and the elusive eight hours will be yours.

Horseshoes

I recently heard someone talk about the term, "circle of friends" and how closed it sounds. Exclusive. Like a huddle with our backs to others that trying to get in. I DO NOT LIKE IT. 

In real life, it's more like a horseshoe of friends.  As life seasons change, people can go if they need to go, new people can come in, and maybe there are people in your horseshoe that have stayed for over 30 years (so extra thankful for those friendships!)

My Rodan + Fields Business is most certainly a horseshoe! My team, Grow Strong is OPEN, welcoming new people every day and ready to stand by your side as you navigate your new business. 

Our company has offered a big gift for joining as a Consultant from now until the end of the month. It's definitely worth just asking me the questions. I'll answer them all- honestly. You don't have to drink the Kool-aid or get horseshoe tattoos, although that WOULD be very cool. Think about it. You have NOTHING to lose and everything to gain - what would an extra $300, $600, $2000 a month mean to you?? It has been the BEST decision ever for me! Never thought I would enjoy "working" this much, around my schedule, being my own boss - getting PAID to help people LOVE their skin again! I had ZERO sales background but a lot of HEART. That's all you need to help people and make a very generous income with this awesome brand of skincare! Message me today before this offer expires this Saturday!

Gift from Cannes + Italy, R+F Rewards Trip 2018

Thank you Marcy Lowe!!!! Just got my adorable blue scarf from Burano, Italy! Now I feel like I was WITH YOU on your incentive trip with Dr. Rodan and Dr. Fields!! LOVE this company and can't wait to join you in a couple years on these fabulous trips!! 

You Did It!!!

6 Ways Life Gets Better as You Age

Right around the time you hit the big 4-0, life gets different. You might feel the sting when strangers start referring to you as “Ma’am” instead of “Miss.” Remembering certain words and facts can become a challenge. And, of course, there are changes in your appearance.

The transition isn’t always easy. Still, take heart. Rodan + Fields products can help with some of the visible signs of aging. And your life may improve, too, in ways the outside world can’t always see. Here are just a few changes to look forward to:

1. You’re happier with yourself. As you get older, you come closer to the realization that you’re pretty great just the way you are. According to a 16-year study of thousands of Americans of all ages, self-esteem rises through adulthood and reaches its peak, surprisingly, at age 60. Why? University of California, Davis, professor Richard W. Robins, a co-author of the 2010 study, says, “Midlife is a time of highly stable work, family and romantic relationships. People increasingly occupy positions of power and status, which might promote feelings of self-esteem.”

2. The glass starts to look half-full. Research suggests that older people tend to be happier than people in their 20s and 30s because they focus on the positive more than their younger counterparts do. When lecturing her students on what psychologists now call “the positivity effect,” psychology professor Laura Carstensen, founding director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, says, “I tell them, ‘The best is yet to come.’”

3. You become the expert. Whether it’s your work, a hobby or a sport, you’ve probably achieved some amount of mastery and success. You also begin to transition from being a mentee to being a mentor, a role reversal that feels really good. Some of the benefits of mentoring include new insights into young people and increased patience — something we could all use more of.

4. Your friendships are deeper. Though your circle may have gotten smaller, the people who’ve stuck with you really matter. “One of the most significant skills gained with age is employing what we have learned about ourselves in how we conduct our relationships,” writes Wendy Lustbader, MSW, a psychotherapist and author of Life Gets Better: The Unexpected Pleasures of Growing Older. “We appreciate the loyalty of true friends more and more… .”

5. You don’t take anything for granted. Studies suggest that older adults feel more gratitude than young or middle-aged people do — and people with a strong sense of gratitude are happier, more resilient and even healthier. That’s worth a few gray hairs.

6. Your skin can improve. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean your skin has to look like it is. Many people who use our products say their skin looks better now than it did when they were younger. Whether you’ve cleared up your acne or are finally hydrating enough, with the right care you can look as young as you feel.

More Awards . . .

Our Hydration Serum just keeps blowing away Beauty Editors, consumers and Dermatologists alike - and I can see why! This light and silky serum is amazing at hydrating your skin!!  

In the News . . .

Dr. Rodan + Dr. Fields, the Dermatologists behind our brand - were featured on MSNBC a few weeks ago!  So proud to represent them and their vision of healthy beautiful skin for everyone!

This Father's Day - Give the Gift He Wants but Doesn't Know It!

I can help you find the perfect simple skincare for your Dad or husband!  Perhaps it's a daily sunscreen, or after shaving sensitive skin moisturizer. Whatever it is, I will help you pick out the perfect special gift for the special Dad in your life!

Who Needs Sunscreen? EVERYONE.

Here’s a surprising skin fact: Even though putting on sunscreen daily is pretty easy, most people don’t bother. A whopping 69.1 percent of women and 85.7 percent of men don’t wear sunscreen when they’ll be outdoors for more than an hour, according to a 2015 article in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatologists.

Those numbers are troubling. Cases of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, have been rising for the past 30 years.  It’s estimated that one in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. And it can happen to anyone.

With summer in full swing, it’s a good time to remember that making sunscreen a daily habit is one of the best ways to protect your skin.

“People usually get more sun than they realize,” says Dr. Arisa Ortiz, a dermatologist at University of California, San Diego. “It’s important to wear sunscreen every day.”

The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Ortiz, who prefers sunscreen with SPF 30, says it’s important to apply enough – a shot glass full for your face and exposed .

Three myths about sun protection and skin cancer:

1. Darker-skinned people don’t have to worry about skin cancer.

Amelia St. Ange, a medical student from Santa Lucia, is Afro-Caribbean with deep golden-brown skin. From age 11, she was an avid tennis player, spending hours every weekend on a sunny court. When a mole on her neck started hurting, she was shocked to learn it was melanoma.

“The biggest surprise is that I was black,” says St. Ange. “Darker skinned women feel we’re immune to UV rays because of the melanin. But I wanted to tell people you’re not invincible.”

Doctors removed her mole and luckily the cancer didn’t spread. After that scare, St. Ange started wearing large hats and sunscreen every day. She tells others to do the same, and recommends mixing sunscreen with body lotion you use every day.

Hispanic and Asian women need to take note too: a 2015 study Ortiz co-authored found women in those ethnic groups were at greater risk for skin cancer than men.

2. It takes years of sun damage before skin cancer develops.

While older white men are most likely to get skin cancer, younger people need to watch out. Melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death among women 20 to 35, according to the Melanoma Research Foundation.

“I see women who used to go to tanning salons,” says Ortiz. “They’re in their late 20s and early 30s, which is relatively young for skin cancer. But I’m seeing basal cell skin cancer and they’re getting it on their face.”

3. You only need sunscreen on sunny days or when you’re outside for hours.

“People usually equate sun exposure with going to the beach, but you get a lot of sun even if you’re just driving,” says Ortiz. “You should apply it every day in the morning whether you think you’re going to be outdoors or not.”

Even on a cloudy day, sitting by a window in the office, on the train or in an airplane exposes you to harmful ultraviolet rays. And did you know UV rays are more potent when you’re in flight since you’re so much closer to the sun?

“The more time you spend outdoors the more you put yourself at risk, but if you protect your skin, you’ll be alright,” says Ortiz, who recommends that patients use a sunless tanner if they want a bronze glow. “Just remember there’s no such thing as a healthy sun .”

END NOTE: Rodan + Fields includes an easily blended sunscreen in each of its Regimens: REDEFINE™, REVERSE™, UNBLEMISH™ and SOOTHE™, as well as full-body sunscreen, lip shield and sunless tanner as part of the ESSENTIALS product line.  Our full range of sun-protection products, including ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides, were just granted the Seal of Recommendation by the Skin Cancer Foundation and are recognized as safe and effective sun protection products.

10 Year Anniversary!!!

June Incentive to Join My Growing Team!

I am offering an incentive to ANYONE who joins my Rodan + Fields Sales Team before June 14th! 

There is NO better time to join this growing company - message me and I can share with you WHY! We are ranked #1 Skincare in North American across ALL skincare brands and this is JUST the beginning! I want everyone I love to know about this huge opportunity! This has been the BEST gig ever for myself and our family! Way beyond our expectations and it can be the same vehicle for you - whether it be part time, an hour or two a week, or over your lunch hour - this could be YOUR vehicle for change.

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Here is why I chose this business for ME:

No Inventory - All I need is Wifi

eCommerce Business - We are ALL shopping online

Consumable Products - Regular, repeat and very loyal customers

Sustainable Business - NOT a fad and will never go out of style

GREAT Reputation - Developed by the leaders in their field 

Residual and Passive Income - Award-winning compensation plan

Lucrative Market - Everyone is aging. Everyone has skin.

AND even more fabulous news for those of you wanting to join my growing team this Summer - all of our Business Kits were just updated and they are AMAZING!!!!  

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