CEO + Game Changer

I did the Corporate thing for 14 years. Loved it. Learned a ton, worked with the best of the best, and climbed the Corporate Ladder. After trying this skincare line 5 years ago, I immediatly knew it was something special and unique. Skincare that delivers results, developed by highly respected Dermatologists, with EXCELLENT customer service! I took a huge risk and left the Corporate world to pursue my dream of working MY own hours, around MY schedule. Being my own boss. And it paid off - BIG TIME. 

How empowering it is to earn what I am worth consistently by how hard I work. If you are curious at all about earning an extra paycheck around your full time schedule - let's talk. Life is short. What would YOU do with the extra money each month?!? Message me today and we can discuss if it's a good fit for you! There are SO MANY GREAT THINGS TO COME with this company!!! This is just the beginning . . .   

Why You Should NEVER Sleep With Your Mascara On

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At the end of the day, the last thing we want to do is wash our face. When you’re exhausted, bending over the sink can make you feel like you just just might fall face first into the water. And no one wants that. But even though it’s a major pain, washing your face before bed is super important. Especially if you wear mascara.

If you don’t take the time to wash the mascara from your eyes, you could be setting yourself up for some serious trouble. Not only are you messing up your skin by not washing your face(and clogging your pores), you are doing more damage by not removing your mascara.

Think about it: when you put mascara on, your eyelashes get heavy from the weight of the makeup. Over the course of the day, you’ll either rub your eyes or things will fly in them, like an eyelash or dirt particles. You’re introducing bacteria into your eyes that wasn’t there before — and that bacteria can do some major damage to your eyes long term. 

“Any product that isn’t taken off has the potential to not only clog your pores, but also cause irritation, inflammation and infections. Inflammation around the eyelids can also lead to lash loss,” says Dr. Alexis Granite, who is a consulting dermatologist for Kiehl’s in an interview with The Sun.

During your sleep, your face is rubbing against your pillowcase. All the crud that lives in your pillowcase — dust, dead skin, hairs, maybe traces of drool or snot, plus the dirt and oil from your face — is smeared all over your pillowcase. You’re basically rolling around in your own nastiness. And all of goop could be setting up shop in your eyes, even when you’re sleeping.

Luke Arundel, resident optometrist for Optometry Australia, warns of two common eye makeup mistakes that could lead to long-term eye damage. First, don’t apply makeup to your inner lash line, aka the waterline. So many of us have been doing it for years, but it is really bad for your eyes. You could be spreading bacteria on the surface of your eyeliner. And since it’s hard to get the waterline truly makeup free, bits of eyeliner and mascara could be making their way into your eyelids, causing irritation. 

Second, it’s important that you’re aware of expiration dates for your eye makeup. Because of how expensive mascara can be, we understandably want to use it for as long as it takes. But here’s the problem: our eyes are super sensitive, and mascara wands, especially if you wear it everyday, are super gross.

“The microbiological analysis of 40 mascara samples revealed the presence of bacteria and fungi which can cause nasty bacterial eye infections,” Arundel explained to The Daily Mail.

He explains that legally cosmetics companies don’t have to put expiration dates on their products, but it is commonly suggested that you toss your mascara after three months. Yes, really.

Look, we know you’re tired AF, but you’ve got to take a few minutes to wash off your mascara at night. Most makeup removers will do the job for you, and there is no shortage of variety when it comes to makeup removers. 

And if you’re still not convinced, maybe this little gem of a horror story will convince you to wash your eye makeup off every single time. Theresa Lynch, a 50-year-old woman who lives in Sydney, Australia, went to the doctor after having prolonged issues with her eyes. She claimed constant irritation, discharge, and an uncomfortable feeling under eyelids. But no one was expecting what they were about to find.

Because Lynch didn’t properly remove her eye makeup every night, flecks of dried mascara had made their way under her eyelids. Doctors found 25 years worth of dried mascara flecks had calcified under her eyelids. The flecks had literally become embedded into her inner eyelids. Oh.My.Gawd.

Thankfully, they were able to be removed, but the procedure took 90 minutes. Unknowingly, Lynch has done major damage to her eyes. Dr. Dana Robaei released the pictures of Lynch’s inner eyelid as a cautionary tale. And since she had never seen something so bad, she published a study on her findings. The remnants became “subconjunctivital concretions,” which is basically a form of conjunctivitis. When you have 25 years worth of mascara build up inside your eyelids, the amount of damage that could be done is a lot. 

“Every time Theresa was blinking, these bumps were rubbing on the surface of the eye and they pose a risk to her vision. If the scratch on the surface of the eye got infected, there is a risk this could be a potentially blinding but that would be rare,” Dr. Robaei explained to The Daily Mail.

Even though they were able to remove all of the concretions, Dr. Robaei explained that there was permanent damage. Lynch now has scarring along the inside of her eyelids, which will certainly cause problems. And the surface of her cornea is scratched. Dr. Robaei equates the damage done to someone throwing sand in your eye. It’s that level of irritation.

If you want to avoid a fate similar to Theresa Lynch, wash your damn face. Removing your mascara isn’t actually very difficult or time consuming, and you’ll be happier in the long run. You don’t want to go blind because of something as preventable as washing your damn face. 

Experts recommend using a micellar water to remove your mascara and other eye makeup. There are multiple forms of micellar water and it’s easy to use. Soak a cotton round or cotton ball and gently swipe it over your lashes. You will want to repeat it a few times to make sure you’ve removed as much as you can. Afterwards, do another rinse of your eyes with warm water to make sure you’ve gotten as much as possible.

Yes, washing your face at the end of the night is a total pain in the ass. No one will argue with you on that. But the risks are not worth the time saved.

Seriously, just wash your face. It’s not worth losing your eyesight.

How to Care for the Skin on Your Chest

As celebrity facialist Joanna Czech always says, “your face starts at your hairline and goes all the way down to your nipples.” While most of us have got a flawlessly curated routine to take care of the strip of skin between our foreheads and chins (otherwise known as our faces), the space beneath often gets neglected, until one day you put on a strapless dress and think, “What the heck happened to my chest?!”

Despite the fact that it often plays second fiddle to the face, the chest—otherwise known as your décolletage—is actually among the first body parts to show signs of aging. “There’s a myth that the face is the most sensitive area of the body that you have to protect,” says dermatologist Lily Talakoub, MD, of McLean Dermatology and Skincare Center.  As she puts it: “You can get one sunburn on your face and you’ll be fine, one sunburn on your chest and you’re doomed for life.” Now, excuse me as I mentally backtrack and try to remember if I’ve ever scorched my chest to the point of being “doomed for life.” (I definitely have…)

If all of this has made you reconsider the way you’re caring for your décolletage, well, #same.  So I chatted with the pros to see how to give your cleavage the tender love and care it needs, and suffice to say I will never be sleeping on my side (or skipping out on sunscreen) ever again.

Prevention

According to Dr. Talakoub, cleavage wrinkles are a problem for many people, regardless of age, so what can you do to fend them off?

Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen: With all of that aforementioned sun sensitivity in mind, your first line of defense is SPF, which you should layer on 365 days of the year, rain or shine. “If you get even one sunburn on your chest, the collagen elastin degrades to the point of no return, and that area will be more sensitive in the rest of your life,” says Dr. Talakoub, driving home the point that sun protection on your chest really is important.

Pull your products down: In this edition of, “the simplest advice you’ll receive today,” protect your chest by simply pulling all of the skin-care products you already use down to your nipples (instead of stopping at your chin). You don’t need to invest in any sort of fancy neck or face creams, but when you cycle through your usual cleanser-toner-moisturizer routine, bring those products to the chest.

Sleep on your back: It may sound extreme, but according to Dr. Talakoub the way you sleep can show itself all over your chest. “You can’t sleep on your side. If you sleep on your side, the chest skin wrinkles,” she says. Though you may not realize it initially, over time, you’ll get vertical lines in your cleavage, which will thin out the skin. “It can happen to women with small breasts, but it’s more prominent with women who have large breasts.” Your best bet is to moisturize your chest aggressively before you hit the hay to help prevent this creasing from happening, and sleep on your back whenever possible. 

Try an overnight mask: If skipping out on side sleeping simply isn’t an option (because, let’s be honest: a good night’s sleep tops all, including wrinkle reduction), Dr. Talakoub recommends plastering your chest with a SiO Beauty Skin Pad ($30), which is an expertly-shaped slab of silicone that helps keep your boobs apart no matter what position you’re in, and apparently, really does work.

Ditch the sports bra outside of the gym: Aside from the fact that wearing a sweaty sports bra all day long can leave your chest covered in pimples, over time it can also potentially leave behind lines. “Tight sports bras squish the chest together and can cause wrinkles in the central chest,” says. Dr Lily, noting that they’re totally fine to wear for a workout, but should be swapped out for a regular bra in your everyday life. Worst news I’ve ever heard, TBH.

Treatment

If you, like me, are currently looking down at your chest and thinking, “oh s*it,” don’t worry: It’s not a totally lost cause. While the best way to deal with signs of aging is to prevent them before they start, there are a few things you can do after they’ve already taken hold.

Lasers: Sun damage manifests by way of thinner skin, red and brown discoloration, sun spots, and wrinkles, to name a few, and the best way to target them all at once is with a laser. Dr. Talakoub is a fan of IPL lasers on lighter skin tones, which she says get rid of sun damage “completely,” but there are a few other options for those with darker skin tones. “Fraxel lasers use fractional technology which penetrates the superficial layers treating fine lines and wrinkles a fraction of the area at a time, which results in smoother, brighter skin with minimal downtime. It also removes sun damage brown spots and fine lines,” says board certified dermatologist Michele Green, MD. “Thermage is a non-invasive laser procedure that uses radio frequency technology which, can be done on all skin types and produces collagen resulting in smoother, tighter skin.”

Retinol: As far as anti-aging goes, retinol can work the same magic on your chest as it does on your face. It helps with resurfacing your skin from the inside out by way of stimulating cell regeneration, which means it can help with dark spots, wrinkles, and other signs of sun damage. “A really good, important product to use would be a retinol or a Retin-A type medicine. That will definitely help lighten dark spots and decrease lines and wrinkles,” says Dr. Spizuoco. She suggests pairing azelaic acid with a retinoid to help lighten dark spots even further. And of course, lots and lots of SPF to guard against the sun’s rays. 

Wedding Prep: Consultant Love Stories

IT’S THE STUFF OF LEGENDS. THE HOURS, DAYS, WEEKS, MONTHS (AND YEARS!) THAT LEAD UP TO AND INCLUDE THE BIG DAY IS FODDER FOR BOOKS, MOVIES AND STORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. YOUR WEDDING MAY ONLY HAPPEN ONCE (MORE OR LESS) AND SO THAT DAY REALLY IS A BIGGIE. WE DOUBT THERE WAS EVER A BRIDE THAT SAID, “I’LL WEAR WHATEVER.” BRIDES WANT TO LOOK THEIR BEST. AND THAT INCLUDES THEIR SKIN. 

SO WE DECIDED TO ASK THE PROS FOR SOME INSIDER TIPS — NOT CELEBRITY WEDDING PLANNERS OR FAMOUS GOWN DESIGNERS — BUT THE WOMEN ON THE FRONTLINES: RODAN + FIELDS CONSULTANTS WHO NOT ONLY KNOW A TON ABOUT SKINCARE, BUT ARE BRIDES, TOO. 

MEET THE EXPERTS

AMOI BLACK IS ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED ON JANUARY 19, 2020 IN SOUTH FLORIDA OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN AT SUNSET. SHE MET HER HUSBAND-TO-BE ROBERT PEREIRA WHEN SHE WAS IN 7TH GRADE AND HE WAS IN 9TH.  THEY’VE BEEN DATING SINCE AMOI WAS 16 YEARS OLD. “HE WAS MY FIRST LOVE. HE’S BEEN MY STRENGTH, MY SANITY, MY CONSTANT,” SHE SAYS. AND SHE IS DEEP INTO PREPARATION FOR HER WEDDING DAY. TWICE WEEKLY SHE EXFOLIATES HER FACE AND BODY WITH MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE. “NOT ONLY DOES IT SMELL AMAZING BUT IT PROVIDES MY SKIN WITH A DEEP CLEANSE WHILE ALSO BEING GENTLE ENOUGH FOR ALL SKIN TYPES AS MY SKIN TENDS TO BE SENSITIVE,” SHE SAYS. (AMOI IS A DEVOTED CONSULTANT, WE CAN TELL!) SHE IS ADAMANT ABOUT USING A GOOD MOISTURIZER IN HER DAILY ROUTINE AND RECOMMENDS BOOSTING IT WITH ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM. “IT’S SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT, NON-GREASY, GREAT FOR UNDER MAKEUP AND KEEPING MY SKIN INCREDIBLY HYDRATED!” SHE ALSO USES LASH BOOST, UNBLEMISH AND REVERSE LIGHTENING REGIMENS AND THE REDEFINE AMP MD DERMA-ROLLER, AND IS VERY EXCITED ABOUT ADDING THE NEW “PLUS-ONES” REVERSE RADIANCE MASK AND SOOTHE RESCUE MASK TO HER ROUTINE. “I LOVE THAT THEY CAN BE MIXED AND MATCHED!” SHE SAYS, AND SHE’S PACKING HER HONEYMOON SUITCASE WITH THEM IN IT.

CONSISTENCY IS KEY

WHEN KENDRA DRAVECKY MARRIED VINCE DRAVECKY ON AUGUST 26, 2018, IN TELLURIDE, COLORADO ATOP THE SAN SOPHIA OVERLOOK, THEY HAD 60 GUESTS AND A RECEPTION AT THE AUBERGE RESORT MADELINE HOTEL. THE COUPLE MET AS CO-WORKERS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AND STARTED GOING TO CHURCH TOGETHER. “THE REST IS HISTORY!” SHE SAYS. ON THE MORNING OF HER WEDDING SHE USED MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE TO “EXFOLIATE AND PREPARE HER SKIN FOR MAKEUP TO GO ON SMOOTHLY,” SHE SAYS, AND THEN CONTINUED WITH HER REVERSE BRIGHTENING REGIMEN AND ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM “FOR A DEWY FINISH UNDER MY MAKEUP.” SHE SET IT WITH MINERAL PEPTIDES “FOR THAT EXTRA COVERAGE AND STAYING POWER.” KENDRA BEGAN TAKING CARE OF HER SKIN LONG BEFORE HER WEDDING AND ADVISES OTHER BRIDES TO DO THE SAME. “GOOD RESULTS COME FROM CONSISTENT USE OVER TIME,” SHE SAYS, ADDING “AND DON’T FORGET LASH BOOST!”

COUNTDOWN TO YOUR WEDDING

“START YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE EARLY” IS ALSO THE ADVICE OF KATIE PRUITT, WHO WAS MARRIED TO KOLT PRUITT ON DECEMBER 22, 2018. SHE SAYS IT’S IMPORTANT TO GIVE YOUR SKIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS TO ADJUST AND MAKE SURE IT’S CARED FOR BEFORE THE BIG DAY, AS “ALL EYES WILL BE ON YOU.” HER FAVES? UNBLEMISH REGIMEN, ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM (“KEEP THAT GLOW GOING!”), LASH BOOST AND ESSENTIALS FOAMING SUNLESS TAN. SHE HAS KNOWN HER HUSBAND ALL THEIR LIVES AND STARTED DATING FOUR YEARS AGO WHEN A MISSION TRIP BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER.

ADVICE FOR BRIDES

AMOI BLACK HAS A LOT OF R+F FAVORITES — PLUS SOME VERY SAGE ADVICE. “REMEMBER THAT THE STRONGEST GLOW COMES FROM WITHIN,” SHE SAYS. “IF YOU FEEL BEAUTIFUL AND CONFIDENT ON THE BIG DAY, PEOPLE WILL NOTICE AND YOUR SKIN WILL LOOK RADIANT!” 

Dermatologists Would Never, Ever Sleep in Sheets Made of THIS Fabric

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The only thing that feels better than freshly laundered sheets against your skin is a set of linens that are brand new. Whether you score unbelievably soft bedding on Amazon for $15 or invest in linens made to last for years to come, a new set of sheets feels divine. Not all bedding fabrics are created equal when it comes to giving your skin the rest it deserves, according to dermatologists. But cotton sheets, along with a handful of other bedroom buys, will keep your complexion happy all night long.

“The fabrics that touch our skin, whether it is in our clothing or our bed sheets, can impact our skin health,” says New York City-based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD. That’s why he recommends sticking to ultra soft, natural fibers, “like high thread count cotton sheets or silk sheets.” These comfy materials allow your face to slip and slide easily across their surface, reducing any friction your skin might experience as you toss and turn in the night. Makes sense, right? (Linens and flannels will have the same skin-soothing effect.)

You may be thinking, yikes, most of these materials come with an eyebrow-raising price tag. Agreed. That’s why both Dr. Zeichner and  dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD, offer a workaround. Rather than investing in sheets that could set you back a full paycheck, you can invest in one (or two!) 100 percent silk pillows. “I love silk pillow cases,” says Dr. Engelman. “They create less wrinkles and indentations on the skin as you sleep.”

On the other end, there are several materials you should avoid at all costs. “Synthetic fabrics, like polyester or rough wool, can cause skin irritation and inflammation and aggravate conditions like eczema or rosacea,” says Dr. Zeichner. You’ll also want to make sure you wash your bedding in dye-free, fragrance-free detergent.

Above all, follow the golden rule of sleep hygiene: wash your sheets well and often. “Your face spends a lot of time on your pillowcase and if it is not clean, it could impact your breakouts,” Dr. Engelman explains. “If you go to bed with a clean face, you can change your pillow case once a week. But I always recommend to wash your sheets the next day if you go to bed with a dirty face.”

Don’t crawl into bed with just any set of sheets. And you can’t do much better than the fabric of our lives. 

Dr. Rodan + Dr. Fields - On the Forbes List Once Again!

Forbes recently came out with their annual "America's Richest Self-Made Women" list. Unfortunately Oprah ( #10) hasn't offered for me to go into business with her - at least not yet. But Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields (#14) have. And that decision has changed not just my life but the lives of so many on my team, so to say that I am thankful for them is an understatement. So here’s to these brilliant Dermatologists who know skin, and put our customers first - they always do good!

Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields had a vision to pull their successful skincare brand out of brick-and-mortar and put it in the hands of people like us so we could grab a piece of the multi-billion-dollar skincare market for ourselves. This job has given me the flexibility to be the kind of mom I want to be for Molly and Kate, and the resources to help them pursue their passions.

Our company is just 11 years old, R+F is the #1 skincare brand in North America, but R+F only has around 7% of the market. (Let that sink in for a moment.) When I think about what's ahead for those who decide to grab a piece of this for themselves, it makes me giddy. If you've ever wondered what it feels like to work for yourself--or even simply to have a diversified stream of income to add to your family budget or your retirement savings--let's talk!

7 Skincare Products Your Guy Wishes You'd Give Him

THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE MAY NEVER ASK DIRECTLY. BUT IF THESE RODAN + FIELDS PRODUCTS WERE TO APPEAR IN HIS MEDICINE CABINET, THEY WOULDN’T GO TO WASTE. 

HOW DO WE KNOW? BECAUSE WE ASKED THE EXPERTS. THE MEN AT THE RODAN + FIELDS HOME OFFICE ENJOY FREE R+F PRODUCTS AS A PERK. (ALL EMPLOYEES DO, AND IT’S AWESOME.) WITH ACCESS TO ALL OF THE COMPANY’S SKINCARE, WE WONDERED, WHAT DO MEN CHOOSE FOR THEMSELVES?

WITH FATHER’S DAY COMING UP ON JUNE 16, WE THOUGHT WE’D PUT THIS LIST OF DUDE-APPROVED R+F PRODUCTS OUT THERE. JUST SAYING.

REGI-MENTHERE’S NEVER A DULL MOMENT AT THE HOME OFFICE, JUDGING FROM THE NUMBER OF MEN WHO USE THE REVERSE BRIGHTENING REGIMEN FOR DULLNESS, DISCOLORATION AND UNEVEN SKIN TONE. “I USE REVERSE ALMOST EVERY DAY,” SAYS RODAN + FIELDS CHAIRMAN AMNON RODAN . “I LOVE HOW IT FEELS, SMELLS, AND THAT IT’S NOT OILY, STICKY OR GREASY. I LOVE THAT IT MAKES ME LOOK YOUNG — OR, IF NOT THAT, I LOVE THAT IT MAKES ME GLOW.”

THE REDEFINE REGIMEN FOR LINES, WRINKLES AND VISIBLE SIGNS OF AGING IS ALSO POPULAR. FIELD TRAINING MANAGER JEFF SINCLAIR IS SOLIDLY ON TEAM REDEFINE. “IT’S THE MOST PAMPERED MY SKIN HAS EVER BEEN!” HE SAYS. CUSTOMER CARE INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER NICOLAS DIONISIO RECOMMENDS REDEFINE “TO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LOOK AS YOUNG AS I DO .”  

EVEN IF THEY’RE NOT USING A FULL REGIMEN, THE MEN OF THE HOME OFFICE TAKE THEIR SPF SERIOUSLY. COMPLIANCE ANALYST CODY WILBUR USES REDEFINE TRIPLE DEFENSE TREATMENT BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 AS HIS GO-TO SUNSCREEN, WHILE BRIAN SAPUTO, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF PACKAGING DEVELOPMENT, FAITHFULLY APPLIES  SOOTHE MINERAL SUNSCREEN BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 ON HIS FACE AND THE TOP OF HIS HEAD EVERY DAY. HE APPRECIATES THE PRODUCT’S MATTE FINISH: “NOT ONLY DOES IT PROTECT FROM THE SUN,” HE SAYS, “IT ALSO HELPS REDUCE THE BALD-HEAD SHINE.“  

DUDES BEING SMOOTH

THE MICRO-EXFOLIATING AMP MD DERMA-ROLLER HAS A MANLY CULT FOLLOWING. “I PROBABLY ROLL MORE THAN I SHOULD,” SAYS GARY DEPPE, VICE PRESIDENT OF GLOBAL FIELD LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, “BUT I FIGURE MAN-SKIN IS TOUGH, AND THE MORE THE BETTER. IN FACT, I ROLL SOMETIMES IN THE MORNING, TOO!” HIS “ROLL BABY ROLL” PHILOSOPHY MUST BE PAYING OFF. SINCE HE BEGAN USING THE REDEFINE AMP MD SYSTEM IN NOVEMBER 2018, “I’VE NOTICED MY SKIN IS MORE FIRM, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE JAWLINE AND NECK. IN FACT, I’VE HAD FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO’VE KNOWN ME FOREVER COMMENT ON HOW GOOD MY SKIN LOOKS.”

REDEFINE MICRO-DERMABRASION PASTE, OUR EXFOLIATING FACE-AND-BODY SCRUB, IS ALSO A FAN FAVORITE. ORDER MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST DUSTIN ROBINSON APPRECIATES THAT HE CAN USE IT IN THE SHOWER. (THE MEN IN OUR OFFICE DEFINITELY DEMAND CONVENIENCE IN THEIR SKINCARE.) CONVENTION PROGRAM MANAGER JOSH GOODMAN SAYS MD PASTE IS AT THE TOP OF HIS CURRENT WANT-TO-TRY LIST. FACILITIES COORDINATOR RANDALL VAUGHAN ENVISIONS COMBINING THE SCRUB AND A CLASSIC OUTDOOR WATER SLIDE FOR AN INNOVATION HE WOULD CALL “SLIP AND EXFOLIATE.” NOTE TO RANDALL: PLEASE DO NOT ACTUALLY TRY THIS. 

GUY-DRATION NATION

ACTIVE HYDRATION BODY REPLENISH IS ANOTHER FAVE. ELITE SUPPORT COORDINATOR ENRIQUE GARCIA, WHO WORKS ON CARS AND DOES OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES IN HIS SPARE TIME, USES THIS AWARD-WINNING CREAM ON HIS ELBOWS, KNEES AND KNUCKLES — “PAIN POINTS WHEN IT COMES TO DRY SKIN, BECAUSE THESE ARE THE AREAS THAT COME IN MOST CONTACT WITH ROUGH SURFACES,” HE SAYS.  

AS FOR THE PRODUCT UNIVERSALLY BELOVED BY THE MEN OF THE RODAN + FIELDS HOME OFFICE? WELL, IT TURNS OUT THERE’S A REASON WHY THEY’RE ALL SO RADIANT. 

“I SUFFER FROM DRY SKIN,” SAYS DAVID HORTON, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURE, METHODS AND TOOLS. BUT WITH DAILY USE OF ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM, “I’VE NOTICED MUCH MORE COMFORT DURING THE DAY — LESS CRACKING, FLAKING OF MY SKIN, AND DEFINITELY LESS TIGHTNESS.” HIS SKIN IS LESS RED AND IRRITATED, TOO. “OVERALL, MY COMPLEXION HAS SMOOTHED OUT,” HE SAYS.

YOU KNOW WHO COULDN’T AGREE MORE? THE INVENTOR OF THIS ULTRA-HYDRATING MOISTURE MAGNET HIMSELF. ACTIVE HYDRATION SERUM “INSTANTLY HYDRATES AFTER SKIING, BEING IN THE SUN OR SIMPLY BEING,” SAYS CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER DR. TIM FALLA, WHO USES IT FREQUENTLY. “MY ROUGHER, DRIER SKIN NEEDS ALL THE HELP IT CAN GET.”

Get Clear Skin for Acne Awareness Month

JUNE MAY BE ACNE AWARENESS MONTH, BUT MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE ALL TOO AWARE OF THEIR ACNE EVERY DAY. 

ACNE CAN BE DEBILITATING IF YOU ARE THE ONE WHO HAS IT. BLEMISHES — AND HOW TO GET RID OF THEM — CAN BECOME ALL YOU THINK ABOUT. WHETHER YOUR ACNE IS SERIOUS OR SPORADIC, IT CAN AFFECT YOUR SELF-ESTEEM AND, THEREFORE, HOW YOU WALK THROUGH LIFE. MANY PEOPLE FEEL JUDGED BY THEIR SKIN, EVEN IF THEY ARE THE ONES JUDGING.

WELL, YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE TO LEARN HOW TO HANDLE ACNE. RODAN + FIELDS FOUNDERS DR. KATIE RODAN AND DR. KATHY FIELDS HAVE SPENT DECADES REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAY ACNE IS TREATED. WHO KNOWS MORE ABOUT ACNE THAN THE ACNE EXPERTS? 

SINCE CLEARING YOUR SKIN IS ESSENTIAL TO RECLAIMING YOUR CONFIDENCE, YOUR FIRST STEP IS TO START A RODAN + FIELDS ACNE-FIGHTING REGIMEN. BEGIN BY CHOOSING THE REGIMEN THAT BEST SUITS YOUR NEEDS:

IF YOU’RE A TEENAGER OR YOUNG ADULT, RODAN + FIELDS SPOTLESS IS FOR YOU. THIS SIMPLE 2-STEP REGIMEN KILLS ACNE BACTERIA FROM THE VERY FIRST USE. STEP 1, SPOTLESS DAILY ACNE WASH, EXFOLIATES AND WASHES AWAY OIL. STEP 2, SPOTLESS ACNE CLEARING TREATMENT, USES OUR BPO2 TECHNOLOGY TO DELIVER BENZOYL PEROXIDE DEEP INTO THE PORES, HELPING PREVENT NEW BLEMISHES FROM FORMING.

FOR ADULTS WHO BREAK OUT REGULARLY, RODAN + FIELDS UNBLEMISH TACKLES ACNE AND VISIBLE SIGNS OF AGING. STEP 1, UNBLEMISH GENTLE EXFOLIATING ACNE WASH, HELPS CLEAR CLOGGED PORES. STEP 2, UNBLEMISH CLARIFYING TONER, EXFOLIATES AND HYDRATES. STEP 3, UNBLEMISH DUAL INTENSIVE ACNE TREATMENT, INCLUDES ACNE-FIGHTING AND SKIN-NURTURING INGREDIENTS. DURING THE DAY, STEP 4, UNBLEMISH SHINE-FREE LOTION BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 20 SUNSCREEN, DEFENDS AGAINST UV DAMAGE. 

CONSISTENCY IS IMPORTANT WITH BOTH OF THESE REGIMENS. BOTH SPOTLESS AND UNBLEMISH TAKE A WHOLE-FACE APPROACH TO TREATING ACNE; THEIR EFFECTIVE INGREDIENTS MUST BE PRESENT CONTINUALLY ON YOUR ENTIRE FACE TO TREAT BLEMISHES AND PREVENT NEW ONES FROM FORMING. USE YOUR REGIMEN TWICE A DAY, EVERY DAY FOR EIGHT WEEKS AND YOU SHOULD NOTICE A VISIBLY CLEARER COMPLEXION.   

IF YOUR CONCERN IS OCCASIONAL BLEMISHES, THE UNBLEMISH CLARIFYING MASK  WORKS WITH ANY RODAN + FIELDS REGIMEN. USE IT AS NEEDED TO IMMEDIATELY REDUCE EXCESS OIL, UNCLOG PORES AND REMOVE IMPURITIES FROM THE SKIN; OR TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK FOR FEWER BLEMISHES OVER TIME. 

THE ACNE STRUGGLE IS REAL. BUT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. RODAN + FIELDS IS HERE FOR YOU AND WILL ALWAYS SUPPORT YOUR PATH TO CLEAR SKIN. YOU CAN HAVE THE CONFIDENCE THAT COMES FROM KNOWING THAT WEEK AFTER WEEK, MONTH AFTER MONTH, YOUR LIFE CAN BE ACNE-FREE.

INSPIRE CONFIDENCE FOR ACNE AWARENESS MONTH

FOR EVERY SPOTLESS REGIMEN SOLD IN JUNE 2019, RODAN + FIELDS WILL DONATE $1 TO THE RODAN + FIELDS PRESCRIPTION FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE FIND THEIR INNER CONFIDENCE. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING TO YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MARKETS WE SERVE. THESE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE TEENAGERS WITH LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY-SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HELP THEM DEVELOP THE SELF-ESTEEM TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THEIR LIVES.

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RODAN + FIELDS JUST LAUNCHED A FUN LINE OF FACE MASKS FOR EVERY COMPLEXION CONCERN

 Rodan + Fields added some major additions to its beloved skincare systems; face masks. The Redefine, Reverse Unblemish, and Soothe lines, in particular, now include a special weekly treatment based on the specific skin concernS they target. So, in addition to your usualy routine, you can reach out for one of the 4 new masks. Curious to know which mask is best suited for your complexion concerns? Keep scrolling to find quick rundowns on Rodan + Fields' latest face mask collection.

Redefine Rejuvenation Mask

If your skin needs a boost of hydration, you'll love the Redefine Rejuvenation Mask. (It's also my personal favorite of the quartet.) When you squeeze some out the tube, you'll notice the aqua blue gel is infused with little white balls. As you rub the mask into your skin, they'll gently slough away flakiness and dullness. But that's not all.

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Seconds after evenly coating your face with the gel, it will start bubbling up, and you'll feel a fun tingling sensation. This is when the mask's 3D3P Matrix really starts kicking in to help nourish and plump skin. The proprietary complex, which has made appearances in other Rodan + Fields products, helps draw moisture into skin with the help of hyaluronic acid. After leaving the mask on for five minutes and letting it fully froth up, you rub it into your skin once again and the white specks, which are made of jojoba oil, burst to transform the bubbles into a cream. After you wash it off, skin will be plumper and more hydrated.

Reverse Radiance Mask

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Those who want to brighten up their skin and even out its tone should try the Reverse Radiance Mask. The metallic golden yellow formula is spiked with Retinal-MD, which is gentler than traditional retinol but just as effective. When you add exfoliating glycolic acid and anti-inflammatory turmeric, you have the makings of a radiance-amplifying mask that will make you look like the sun emoji in selfies.

Unblemish Clarifying Mask

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Just as its name suggests, the Unblemish Clarifying Mask helps banish blemishes. In the tub, the paste looks plain white. However, when you massage it into skin, it turns lilac. Once your face looks like Violet Beauregarde's, you can stop touching your face and let the mask sit for five to 10 minutes.

Color-changing abilities aside, the top ingredient on the Unblemish Clarifying Mask's list is sulfur — 10 percent, to be exact. This is the highest level you can have in a mask to instantly help eliminate excess oil. Tea tree oil also makes a welcomed appearance to also reduce breakouts.

Soothe Rescue Mask

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For days when your skin is feeling raw and irritated, allow the Soothe Rescue Mask to come to the, well, rescue. Honestly, aesthetically speaking, it's the most boring of the bunch because it's basically a green clay mask that doesn't dry down. It's amazing for soothing redness, though, thanks to calming calamine and nourishing glycerin.

Although each mask is categorized by Rodan + Fields core collections, mix and matching them for a multi-masking experience is half the fun. Each mask is $60 and should last you for two months of applications. You can shop them on rodanandfields.com or through your local Rodan + Fields consultant.