This Is Not the Look I Was Going For

You've been there, right?  Feeling tired and worse, looking it.  You're busy, and an extra four hours of sleep is not an option right now. Except for sunglasses, you're not sure what to put on your eyes.

And to make matters worse, your skin doesn't seem to be agreeing with whatever you've been using on it.  So, where do you turn when your skin looks angry and your under eye bags look like they can hold more than your purse? 

You might feel overwhelmed and, if you go out at all, making a quick run to the nearest drug store could be as far as you get.  There, you'll spend an inordinate amount of time looking for that special miracle cream that claims to do it ALL and finally settle on something, in hopes it will help.

Fast forward 24 hours.  Skin is still red.  Eyes still look tired.  So now what?  Here's a thought.  Maybe the products you need aren't sold in a store.  Maybe you needed to find this blog post so I can help!

Karen realized her solution was literally a click away and was able to order online.  Look at her results after just one week!  With a simple daily regimen, her skin calmed down, allowing her natural skin tone to shine through.  Look at her under eyes - no more bags!  And all of this is thanks to a brand that offers a 100% money back guarantee!  So Karen didn't have to worry about spending money on another product that doesn't deliver results.  

Here's what Karen used:

1. Rodan+Fields SOOTHE regimen. This complete Multi-Med® Therapy solution is developed specifically for sensitive skin. This regimen replaces harsh emulsifiers used to create traditional creamy moisturizers, and includes patent-pending RFp3 Technology, a powerful combination of skin-soothing peptides that can calm dry skin and reduce visible signs of redness.  When your skin is irritated, you must address the sensitivity before moving on to most anti-aging products, which can be too aggressive. (An exception is R+F's newest innovation - Intensive Renewing Serum - which is effective for ALL skin types.) 

2. Bright Eye Complex.  This lightweight gel-cream visibly improves the appearance of dark circles, puffiness and overall dullness surrounding your eyes. Its hydrating power is supercharged with a complex of phytonutrients and illuminating brighteners to help nourish and refresh the undereye area.  Watch results happen quickly and improve over time!

You can save an additional 10% by becoming a member of the Rodan+Fields Preferred Customer Perks Program.  This Program also offers free shipping on most purchases, discounts on all future orders, and special offers just for Program members.

I hope this information has been helpful to you!  If you have a different skin concern, let me know.  I'd love to help!

Love The Skin You're In!

If The Fear of Failure Stops You, You Lose

{This post is excerpted from www.thedailylove.com. Check it out for great tips!}

Fear of financial insecurity can stop us dead in our tracks! It can become much more powerful than our Hope.  

Have you ever Hoped to start a business but the Fear of being broke held you back? This is a common fear all of us have when we first start out. And most of us have it even when we become “successful”.


A reader asked “How did you get over your fear of economic insecurity when chasing your dreams?”  For some reason, I’m terrified of being broke. I totally resonate with this question because guess what— I still feel this way.

Human beings are wired to survive; which means we seek to avoid pain instead of choosing to feel good. It’s this hard wiring that keeps us alive but it also holds us back from living our dreams.

When it comes to starting a business, any business, there will always be risks. Why? Because that is the nature of the game. The question becomes “How much risk can you comfortably live with?”

When I started [my business], I took a massive risk. I remember deciding that I would rather live on the beach in Venice California, BROKE, with my laptop than go back to my corporate job in the music business. I went all in and ended up couch surfing for almost two years. But I also took a calculated risk. I knew that the world always has and always will need inspiration so it was a safe bet that this could be successful.

So I went all in; knowing I could fail; but not going back. Not giving in to the more certain plan B back in the music business. Since making that decision almost six years ago, there hasn’t been one day that’s gone by where I haven’t been afraid of going broke, running out of money, or just failing.

I remember one time in the early days, I needed $500 for groceries but nothing was happening money wise. I checked the mail a couple of days later and I got a check for $500 from a reader when I needed it most.

KEEP THIS IN MIND: The universe is always here to support you.  

Here are some tips when handling money fears when it comes to your dreams:

1. Remember when you were most down and out and when you hit rock bottom.

At rock bottom, what happened? Did you make it through? Make a list of all the fears you had when you were at that lowest point. Now think about it. Did any of them come true? And if they did, did you get through it to where you are today? There is amazing power in remembering how strong you’ve been in the past and knowing, no matter what may come, that you have what it takes to make it through.

2. Know the consequences of not living your dream.
Imagine your life in 10, 20 or 30 years from now. If you don’t go all in on your dreams, what is your life like in the future? Are you happy or depressed? Are you living your dreams or a life of regret? I know it totally sucks to think about this but imagine yourself living with regret. The pain of not getting what you want can be a powerful force that will give you the hunger you need to make your dreams come true.

3. Make a fear list.

I love fear lists. Make a list of all the things you are most afraid of happening. Maybe it’s economic ruin. Maybe it’s total abandonment. Maybe it’s that you will be cursed by God and you will spontaneously combust to nothingness. Whatever it is, jot down 5 to 10 things that you are really scared might happen if you decide to follow your dreams or start your business. Getting your fears out can be very therapeutic.

4. Create an action plan.
Now that you know what your fears are you can start taking action to make sure they never come true. And if they do, you’ll have a plan to get yourself out of it. Generally speaking, we have fear because we are trying to protect ourselves. When we take action to revert our fears it’s like being the captain of a ship that sees a storm ahead and can change course. Fear gives you discernment and is an opportunity to take action

Everyone has fear of not having enough. The question becomes “What are you going to do with this fear?”

Remember, the universe has your back and you have the power to get through whatever may come. You’ve already gotten through rock bottom and come out the other end a survivor.

Don’t let the fear of not having enough money hold you back. You are more supported than you know.

If you have overcome your fears in order to realize your dreams, we'd love to hear from you.  Comment below!  

(No spammers or business invitations, please!  These will be deleted.)

Love The Skin You're In!
Jen

Is Sugar Bad For Your Skin?

In a word, YES.

Let's start with the basics. When you ingest sugar or high-glycemic foods that rapidly convert to sugar -- whether it's in the form of a pear or a piece of candy -- your body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose, which raises your insulin levels. Simple carbohydrates, like refined sugar, white bread and soda, cause your insulin levels to spike, which leads to inflammation throughout the body.

Inflammation produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles. Digested sugar permanently attaches to the collagen in your skin through a process known as glycation. Aside from increasing the effects of aging, glycation can also exacerbate skin conditions like acne and rosacea. Plus, the more sugar you eat, the more likely it is you'll develop insulin resistance, which can manifest as excess hair growth (hirsutism) and dark patches on the neck and in body creases.

The Bad

Simple carbohydrates are your skin's enemy, since they rapidly break down into glucose and result in insulin spikes. Avoid foods that are proinflammatory, high-glycemic or high in saturated fats like: white bread, candy, fried food, ice cream, fruit juice, pasta, ketchup, cream cheese, jam, pizza, sugar (white and brown), packaged snacks and sodas.

The Good

Opt for complex carbohydrates, like brown rice and vegetables, which are broken down into glucose at a slower rate. Low-glycemic options, like beans, nuts and whole grains, as well as fibrous foods, which delay sugar absorption, also help control blood sugar levels. Do your best to follow an anti-inflammatory diet of healthy fats (like olive oil and avocados), lean protein (like salmon), fiber (like broccoli and cauliflower) and antioxidants (like berries).

Other Tricks To Counteract Sugar's Effects On Skin

•Get plenty of sleep. When you don't get enough shut-eye, your body releases the stress hormone, cortisol, which mobilizes sugar stores and causes your insulin to spike.

•Keep stress to a minimum. Stress can spike insulin levels just like eating sugar can. The effects of stress are particularly correlated with acne breakouts.

•Eat frequent, balanced meals. Don't think lowering your sugar intake means lowering your food intake, necessarily. If your goal is to keep your blood sugar levels consistent, make sure to fuel up with low-glycemic, high protein food every three hours to avoid insulin spikes.

•Be mindful about how you prepare your food. When cooking starches, like potatoes and foods with wheat, keep in mind that the heat involved in cooking causes a process known as gelatinization, which can lead to upping the glycemic index of a food item. The takeaway? Avoid starches fried in high heat or that are commercially processed.

•Order counts. Eat your proteins first when sitting down for a meal, since they don't stimulate insulin spikes and therefore keep your body from triggering the inflammatory effects caused when you ingest insulin-spiking foods.

•Healthy fats are your friend. Fats like Omega-3s keep your skin looking more soft, supple and radiant.

Love The Skin You're In!
~ Jen


Source: Huffington Post