Jul
30
Rev Up Your Anti-Aging Diet!
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These six food groups hold the “power” to help you lose weight and turn back the clock. Don’t miss our easy seven-day meal plan and delicious anti-aging snacks!
1. Produce
Piling your plate with fruits and vegetables is a no-brainer when it comes to weight loss — they’re low in calories, high in nutrients, and filling — but the latest studies show that certain ones can provide surprising anti-aging benefits.
There’s buzz about blueberries, for instance, for their memory-boosting potential. But berries of all hues are antioxidant-rich, reports Navindra P. Seeram, Ph.D., assistant professor at the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy in Kingston. That means they combat free radicals, molecules that can cause widespread cell damage and are linked to chronic inflammation. Unlike the inflammation that occurs when you sprain an ankle or strain a muscle, the type that contributes to aging is persistent, and thought to be at the root of most chronic diseases, from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes to Alzheimer’s, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Berries’ beauty bonus: They’re chock-full of vitamin C, another potent antioxidant that may help keep your complexion looking smooth by fighting those pesky (skin-damaging) free radicals.
To keep your vision sharp, set your sights on spinach and other dark leafy greens. These veggies are prime sources of lutein and zeaxanthin, plant pigments that protect your eyes from the harmful effects of ultraviolet light. Leafy greens are also rich in vitamin K, a nutrient that plays a role in reducing bone loss and preventing fractures.
2. Protein
This key dietary component becomes even more critical starting in the 40s, when muscle mass begins to decline by up to 1 percent a year. That drop slows metabolism, which makes the pounds pile on more easily. The double whammy consequence: Added weight puts your health at risk, and down the road, diminished muscle mass can throw off your balance (upping chances of a fall), sap your strength, and even threaten your ability to recover from an illness or accident.
To hang on to your metabolism-boosting muscle — and keep you feeling full after meals (another protein plus) — experts recommend eating plenty of skinless chicken and turkey breast, lean beef and pork, eggs, beans, and seafood. And don’t forget protein-rich dairy: Minerals (primarily calcium, phosphorus, and potassium) in fat-free milk and yogurt as well as low-fat cheeses help to keep blood pressure healthy, pudge in check, and bones strong. News flash: Calcium can’t build bone if you’re not getting enough protein, and current recommendations — about five ounces a day for a 145-pound woman — are too low, says Robert P. Heaney, M.D., professor of medicine at Creighton University in Omaha. Our Anti-Aging Meal Plan provides about 11 ounces of protein daily.
Another reason to spoon up some yogurt: Eating at least 1/4 cup every day led to a 60 percent lower risk of gum disease and a 50 percent lower risk of tooth loss in a Japanese study published in the Journal of Periodontology. The effect is thought to be linked to the probiotics in yogurt, but not in most other dairy.
3. Omega-3-Rich Fish
Fatty acids in seafood help quench the flames of chronic inflammation. In addition, “there’s very good new data suggesting that omega-3 fats from fish act on an area of the brain that leads to improved mood and attitude among healthy people,” says Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., author of The Omega Diet. These improvements in outlook lead to feeling healthier and more vigorous, she explains. The omega-3s in fatty fish like salmon and tuna have the most potent anti-inflammatory effects. But it’s smart to consume omega-3s from plant sources, like walnuts and flaxseed, too — especially if you’re not fond of fish.
4. Whole Grains
A 2008 review of these diet-friendly foods — which include whole wheat, oats, and brown rice, and the bread, cereal, and other edibles made from them — concluded that a meal plan loaded with whole grains helps you stay slim, thanks, in part, to fiber’s role in appetite control. Their low rankings on the glycemic index (a system that rates the effect of different carbohydrates on blood sugar levels) may also play a role.
A raft of research has also shown that whole grains offer protection against diabetes, heart disease, stroke, colon cancer, high blood pressure, and gum disease. These benefits are tied to the array of vitamins, minerals, plant chemicals, and again, fiber that work together to promote health. (That’s why refined grains, which filter out these nutrients during manufacturing, and add some back later in the process, don’t offer the same advantages.)
5. Exercise
It’s an anti-aging bonanza: Being active maintains muscle mass, boosts metabolism, and keeps your heart and lungs primed, among other benefits. Now, a recent study has found that running, in particular, promotes a long, independent life. Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine followed a group of runners and non-runners for 21 years and found that elderly runners put off age-related disabilities for 16 years beyond their non-running counterparts. Runners also lived longer: 19 years into the study, only 15 percent of them had died compared with 34 percent of the non-runners. And the active ones were less likely to die from heart disease, stroke, cancer, and neurological conditions. While this study examined running, 30 minutes of more moderate aerobic activity, five days a week, will keep you healthy, according to recently released guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine. What should also be on your fitness agenda: strength training twice a week to maintain muscle and keep your metabolism humming.
6. Red Wine and Other Drinks
What other diet recommends red wine? Ours does because the ruby beverage’s resveratrol is a potent antioxidant, inflammation damper, and artery protector. Plus, animal research suggests that high amounts of resveratrol may counteract cell death in the heart and brain, which could mean this compound has even greater potential to prolong your life. Limit yourself to one five-ounce glass a day; more could be harmful.
If you’re not a wine drinker, no worries: Put on the coffeemaker or the kettle instead. Coffee appears to lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, and evidence suggests that java drinkers have a lower chance of dying from heart disease. Some of the benefit may come from caffeine, but coffee also contains chlorogenic acids, antioxidants that might also play a protective role. Drinking tea may lower your risk of heart attacks, strengthen your immune system, protect tooth enamel, and help fight memory loss associated with aging. Choose green, black, white, or oolong — their leaves all come from the camellia sinensis, or tea plant. And their polyphenols (antioxidants), fluoride, and caffeine — which are thought to contribute to these health benefits — are largely missing from herbal brews.
Two Secret Age-Defying Treats
They seem like diet no-no’s because of their calorie load, but dark chocolate and a handful (not a canful) of nuts have longevity and weight-loss benefits.
This just in: Nuts give you a surprising diet edge. A recent study found that despite being a high-fat, high-cal food, they don’t promote weight gain. The reason: People find nuts filling and after eating them, offset some of the calories by eating less later on. Best of all, up to 20 percent of the calories in nuts don’t get absorbed.
Craving something sweet? Dip into dark chocolate. The latest evidence suggests that cocoa flavanols (more predominant in dark chocolate than milky versions) may lower inflammation, keep blood pressure in check, prevent platelets from clotting (which could, in turn, prevent strokes and heart attacks), and boost brain power.
Anti-Aging Healthy Snacks
Our Anti-Aging Meal Plan provides everything you need to look younger and get thinner. We’ve even made room for extras — like a splash of milk in your coffee or honey in your tea. Every day, you can have up to 50 “free” calories to use any way you’d like. (Or save up for two or three days so you can have a 100-calorie or 150-calorie treat.) You can choose an item that’s already on the menu (say, extra crackers or another egg) to have seconds, or select a different food or drink that you want to splurge on (our lists can help you keep a calorie tally).
Up to 50 Calories:
1 tbsp 2% milk – 8 calories
1 tsp sugar – 16 calories
1 tsp honey – 21 calories
1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese – 22 calories
1 tbsp reduced-fat sour cream – 26 calories
3 slices (1 oz) deli thin lean ham – 30 calories
2 tbsp Cedar’s Cucumber Garlic Tzatziki with 5 celery stalks – 35 calories
2 Ak-Mak crackers – 46 calories
1 Sargento Reduced Fat Colby-Jack cheese stick – 50 calories
1 Mini Babybel Light cheese – 50 calories
Up to 100 Calories:
1 hard-boiled egg – 70 calories
1 6-ounce container of Dannon Light & Fit yogurt (any flavor) – 80 calories
1 Nature’s Path Organic Pomegran Plus Waffle – 80 calories
2 Blue Horizon Organic Chinese-Style Shrimp Spring Rolls – 87 calories
1 small banana – 90 calories
1 Tall Skinny Latte from Starbucks – 90 calories
Any 100-calorie snack pack – 100 calories
1 Whole Treat Organic Fudge Bar – 100 calories
5 Triscuits – 100 calories
3 Hershey’s Bliss Signatures in dark chocolate – 100 calories
Up to 150 Calories:
1/2 cup Edy’s Slow Churned Rich & Creamy Chocolate Ice Cream – 110 calories
1 Kashi Chewy Cherry Dark Chocolate Bar – 120 calories
1 5.3-ounce container FAGE Total 2% Yogurt with Fruit (any flavor) – 130 calories
1 Pack World of Grains Cookies – 130 calories
1 Kozy Shack Original Rice Pudding – 130 calories
1 Bumble Bee Sensations Easy Peel Bowls Sundried Tomato & Basil – 130 calories
1 Tin Sweet Riot Cocoa Nibs – 140 calories
1 Kahiki Naturals Chicken Egg Roll – 140 calories
21 almonds – 150 calories
14 baby carrots with 1 packet Wholly Guacamole 100 Calorie Snack Packs – 150 calories
Originally published on February 12, 2009 in Good Housekeeping Magazine
Jul
29
The Warren Tricomi Sample Sale on Gilt Groupe has started!
Individually, Joel Warren and Edward Tricomi are legends in the world of hair color and hair styling, respectively. Together however, they are an unrivaled duo whose shared expertise defines hair trends season after season. In their twenty years as partners they have become the go-to hair salon for New York City’s elite, established a network of salons across the country and created the first collection of hair products produced by a colorist and a stylist.
It is this collective expertise that is bottled into the duo’s namesake product collection, Warren-Tricomi Haircare. Every formula in the line is created with both their points of view taken into account, resulting in products that address the needs of hair on every conceivable level – from the integrity of its color and texture to the state of its body and shine. In other words, no other line approaches hair care as thoroughly, with such passion for and knowledge of hair than Warren-Tricomi.
Products from Warren Tricomi that are on Gilt Groupe at fantastic prices (normal retail prices in brackets):
- All Hair Trio Shampoo/Strengthen/Conditioner $38 ($75)
- Finishing Cream & Blow Dry Lotion $20 ($39)
- Fine Hair Trio Shampoo/Strengthen/Condition $38 ($75)
- Mini Flat Iron & Calming Serum $58 ($116)
- Dry Hair Trio Shampoo/Strengthen/Condition $38 ($75)
- Get Smooth: Brush, Cream & Smoothening Shampoo $40 ($82)
- Volumizing Shampoo & Conditioner $20 ($38)
- Fix Restoring System 4Treatment Packets $16 ($32)
- Fortifying Shampoo & Conditioner $25 ($50)
- Sport Trio Paste, Gel & Shampoo $27 ($54)
The sale for Warren Tricomi ls on Gilt Groupe has started, so check it out asap to avoid missing out on your favourite product!
Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access, to men’s and women’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts only online for 36 hours and many items sell out quickly, so check it out before it’s too late! If you’re not a member yet, you can do so via my personal invitation link, just click here to join and get started on shopping!
Just to give you an idea of other great stuff they have on sale currently:
- Rachel Roy
- Inhabit
- Carlos Falchi
- Gara Danielle and Rosena Sammi
- Shirt by Shirt
- Helmut Lang
- Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals
- Casadei
- Lee Angel
- Kiki de Montparnasse
- Just Cavalli, J. Lindeberg
- John Varvatos
What are you still waiting for? Check out Gilt Groupe today!
Jul
29
The Perricone MD Sample Sale on Gilt Groupe has started!
Dr. Nicholas Perricone, MD, FACN, is a board certified clinical and research dermatologist. After years of research Dr. Perricone arrived at the conclusion that cellular inflammation may be the underlying cause of wrinkles. According to Dr. Perricone, this inflammation is not the redness that is visible to the naked eye but rather microscopic irritation that takes place in your cells leading to cellular damage. He believes that this inflammation is responsible for skin-related problems like breakouts, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. His holistic approach to aging treats aging related inflammation in three ways: through diet, nutriceutical supplements, and his award-winning line of skin care products and cosmeceuticals. Through his program this type of inflammation can be stopped, which slows down the skin’s aging process and even reverses existing damage. The effects of this program are not only visible externally but will enhance your life with better overall health and increased energy.
He is the author of the three New York Times # 1 Best Sellers, The Perricone Promise (Warner Books 2004), The Perricone Prescription (HarperCollins 2002), and The Wrinkle Cure (Warner Books 1998) as well as the New York Times best seller, The Perricone Weight Loss Diet (Random House 2005). His most recent books are Dr. Perricone’s 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health and Longevity (Random House 2006), and Ageless Face, Ageless Mind (Ballantine 2007).
Products from Perricone MD that are on Gilt Groupe at fantastic prices (normal retail prices in brackets):
- Intensive Moisture Therapy $56 ($125)
- Cleanse and Tone Duo $32 ($76)
- Firming Neck Therapy $42 ($95)
- Ceramic Eye Smoother $22 ($50)
- Face Finishing Moisturizer $28 ($65)
- Hand Lipid Replenishment $22 ($50)
- Advanced Face Firming Activator $54 ($120)
- Men’s Duo $54 ($120)
- Amine Complex Face Lift $45 ($100)
- Hydrating Nutrient Mask $28 ($65)
- Neuropeptide Firming Moisturizer $110 ($280)
- Nutrient Fortifier $40 ($90)
The sale for Perricone MD Cosmetceuticals on Gilt Groupe has started, so check it out asap to avoid missing out on your favourite product!
Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access, to men’s and women’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts only online for 36 hours and many items sell out quickly, so check it out before it’s too late! If you’re not a member yet, you can do so via my personal invitation link, just click here to join and get started on shopping!
Just to give you an idea of other great stuff they have on sale currently:
- Rachel Roy
- Inhabit
- Carlos Falchi
- Gara Danielle and Rosena Sammi
- Shirt by Shirt
- Helmut Lang
- Warren Tricomi
- Casadei
- Lee Angel
- Kiki de Montparnasse
- Just Cavalli, J. Lindeberg
- John Varvatos
What are you still waiting for? Check out Gilt Groupe today!
Jul
28
Lancome Sale On HauteLook
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The Lancome Cosmetics Sale on HauteLook has started!
Synonymous with quality and chic French style, Lancôme has been making women beautiful for over 70 years. Today, with the largest and most advanced cosmetic laboratories in the world, this modern brand’s award-winning products and coveted must-haves showcase the ultimate in advanced technology, sensorial pleasure, and art de vivre- an attitude that reflects Lancôme’s French flair for femininity, fun and fantasy.
Epitomizing this tradition of excellence are the most glamorous makeup colors and textures…none more captivating than the new CAPTIVATING NIGHTS COLOR COLLECTION. Discover how Lancôme builds looks smoldering with intensity. See captivating tips on each product page for the following looks and our selection of professional brushes for expert application.
THE SEDUCTIVE AND SULTRY LOOK: Color Design Eye Shadow Duo in Sunset Gleam and Sultry Mauve, Le Stylo Waterproof EyeLiner Khaki Splendor, Laque Liner Pure Black, Ôscillation Powermascara Gunmetal, Color Design Blush Signature Look, Star Bronzer Poudre Sôleil Bronze Terre, Le Crayon Lip Contour Cherie, Color Design Lipcolor Too Hot To Handle, Le Vernis Nail Lacquer In All Her Splendor.
INTOXICATINGLY SMOKY LOOK: Color Design Eye Shadow Duo in Daylight Glow and Midnight Sky, Le Stylo Waterproof EyeLiner Exotic Plum, Laque Liner Pure Black, Ôscillation Powermascara Gunmetal, Color Design Blush Signature Look, Star Bronzer Poudre Sôleil Bronze Terre, Le Crayon Lip Contour Cherie, Color Fever Lipstick Forget Me Not, Le Vernis Nail Lacquer In All Her Splendor.
Products from Lancome’s Captivating Nights Color Collection that are on HauteLook at fantastic prices (prices in brackets indicate the usual retail price):
- Color Design Quad in Mademmoiselle Sass $30 ($42.90)
- Laque Liner in Pure Black $21 ($24)
- Oscillation Mascara in Gunmetal $30($34)
- Seductive and Sultry Color Design Eye Duo $23 ($33)
- Le Stylo Waterproof in Khaki Splendor $19 ($23)
- Color Design Lipstick in Too Hot To Handle $18 ($22)
- Intoxicatingly Smoky Color Design Eye Duo $23 ($33)
- Le Stylo Waterproof in Exotic Plum $19 ($23.50)
- Color Fever Lipstick in Forget Me Not $20 ($25)
- Le Crayon Lip Liner in Cherie $18 ($22)
- Brush and Bronze Terre Duo $64 ($92)
- Color Design Blush in Signature Look $21.60 ($27)
- Le Vernis Nail Polish in All Her Splendor $14.40 ($18)
- Highlighting Number 3 Brush $19 ($26.50)
- Large Shadow Number 11 Brush $20 ($28)
- Color Design Eye Shadow in Sultry Mauve $11.50 ($16.50)
- Color Design Eye Shadow in Midnight $11.50 ($16.50)
- Juicy Tubes Gift Set $32 ($39.50)
The sale for Lancome on HauteLook has started, so check it out asap to avoid missing out on your favourite product!
HauteLook is a private, member’s only club that organizes 24-48 hours online sales of premium brands. HauteLook sells premium brands for 50-75% off of retail prices. HauteLook is free to join and there are no commitments or charges for being a member. As a member, HauteLook will send you an e-mail every morning to announce the brand(s) on sale that day. If you’re interested, you can click through the e-mail and shop. If you’re not interested, simply ignore the e-mail.
To join HauteLook, click here to get to their website, then go to “Sign Up,” enter your name, zip code, e-mail address and choose a password. After you click “Submit” you’re immediately registered and can start shopping right away!
Just to give you an idea of other great stuff they have on sale currently:
- Philip Stein
- Doris Panos
- Marc Jacobs Sunglasses
- Delman
- Designer Ready To Wear
- Beyond Yoga
- Zoe Chicco
- Reed & Barton
And coming up soon
- Goldhawk
- Vix
- Thomas Wylde
- Rachel Pally
- Gorjana
- Sweetees
- Carol Malony
- Viking
- Junk Food
- Loralin Design
What are you still waiting for? Check out HauteLook today!
Jul
27
Erasing Tyre Tracks: What Can Be Done For Stretch Marks?
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A friend of mine just got pregnant, and inevitably we got into discussing the topic of pregnancy stretch marks. Every mother-to-be has a fear of stretch marks, and one of the common questions I get asked is what can be done about those stretch marks, and what are the effective ways to cure stretchmarks.
WHAT CAUSES STRETCH MARKS
Stretch marks are, in truth, a form of scarring on the skin. The medical term for stretch marks is striae. It occurs when the area of skin undergoes a large amount of stretch over a short period of time, like in pregnancy, quick weight gain or extreme weight loss. The dermis stretches more than it can handle and tears, leaving behind an area of discoloured, thinned skin.
Fresh stretch marks tend to have a reddish or purplish hue. With time, they gradually fade to become whitish or silverish. The most commonly affected areas are the parts where more fat deposits are stored, like in the abdomen, breasts, arms, thighs, hips and buttocks. Stretch marks in pregnant women usually occurs in the 3rd trimester, when the baby is growing larger than the abdominal cavity and the skin gets stretched the most. Between 75%-90% of pregnant women get stretch marks. Other causes of stretch marks are rapid weight gain or weight loss, muscle building, puberty, hormonal inbalances and medical conditions such as Cushing’s Syndrome and medications.
Some of the risk factors for development of stretch marks during pregnancy are a younger age, family history of stretch marks in pregnancy, significant weight gain during pregnancy, higher pre-pregnancy Body-Mass Index (BMI), higher pregnancy BMI, larger birthweight and gestational age of baby, drinking alcohol and drinking less water during pregnancy. (Information sources from theJournal of the Medical Association of Thailand, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology)
The most commonly affected regions of the body affected by the problem of stretch marks are the abdomen, thighs, breasts, upper arms and lower back. Stretch marks are not a health threat, but they do cause significant distress to many people who have them.
HOME REMEDIES
- Diet. Take foods that help give you healthy skin- fish, nuts, legumes, colourful vegetables, green leafy vegetables. They will also promote collagen formation and improve elasticity of the skin. Look for foods high in Vitamins A, C, and E (carrots, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables), zinc (nuts and fish), protein rich foods (fish and eggs).
- Adequate hydration
- Reduce caffeine consumption- caffeine is a diuretic, which dehydrates the skin and reduces its elasticity and pliability, making stretch marks more prone to occur.
- Exercise. Firm skin makes stretch marks less apparent. And it helps to keep your weight steady, which will help as excess weight gain will exacerbate the stretch marks.
COSMECEUTICALS
- Stretch mark creams and lotions. There are many stretch mark creams around. Some popular ingredients in stretch mark creams are aloe vera, cocoa butter, dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), glycolic acid, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl pentapeptide-3, retinyl palmitate, and shea butter.
Some popular stretch mark creams are
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Stretch Mark Cream
Revitol Stretch Mark Prevention
The current evidence for effectiveness of stretch mark creams is weak and anecdotal. Studies performed on stretch mark creams show equivocal results and there is no evidence of definite consistency of stretch mark reduction between users. However, they may benefit some users, and even though it is unlikely that the stretch marks will disappear, stretch mark creams may be able to lighten and reduce the amount of stretch marks present.
The best time to start applying stretch mark creams in pregnancy is as soon as you find out you’re pregnant! The frequent massaging, moisturising and effects of the ingredients in the creams will take some time to manifest, and so you’d ideally want to start as early in the pregnancy as possible. Once stretch marks appear, it is hard to eliminate, so prevention is the best cure.
WHAT YOUR DOCTOR CAN DO
- Chemical peels- more beneficial for fresh and superficial striae.
- Dermabrasion- Reduces appearance of stretch marks by aiming to even out the skin. More effective for smaller stretch marks. It may require a series of a dozen dermabrasion treatments spaced two to three weeks apart, but its best to discuss with your doctor how many sessions is beneficial.
- Laser Treatment- More effective for fresh stretch reddish marks, less effective for old silver stretch marks.
- Tummy Tuck Surgery- removes stretch marks and loose skin in the abdominal area.
Stretch marks are a common problem that can affect many individuals, and are a concern for many females. Having healthy skin is important in limiting the appearance of stretch marks. Stretch mark creams may benefit, but should be started as early as possible, and have better results on fresh stretch marks over older ones. Cosmetic treatments are also more effective for newly appearing stretch marks.
Jul
24
Reinventing Anti-Aging Serums: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum Review
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Estee Lauder has reformulated is re-introducing its Advanced Night Repair Serum, and is currently giving out free samples at their beauty counters!
The Night Repair Serum has been around for 27 years, but this is the first update on its formulation for their product since it came out! It employs the use of an exclusive patented Chronolux Technology to repair past damage to the skin, address and neutralize damaging environmental effects before they become permanent, soothe daily skin irritation and aims to improve the appearance of age-related lines, uneven skintone and provides immediate hydration with moisture magnet hyaluronic acid. Its a high-performance anti-aging serum inspired by groundbreaking DNA research to bring about a dramatic reduction in the visible signs of aging.
Estee Lauder was one of the first skincare companies to understand the importance between skincare, DNA damage and skin aging, leading to the award winning Night Repair Serum. Now, the new Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex will provide continuous, comprehensive and optimised skin repair by supporting the the skin repair and protection processes so there is comprehensive repair at the right time. Furthermore, they have also included a new patented encapsulated technology Alkyl Guanine Transferase (AGT) which is a natural repair enzyme found in our skin protecting us from environmental damage such as sun, smoke and pollution.
For best results, apply several drops nightly to clean skin over the face and the neck before moisturizer.
Although I have used it for one night, and the results the next day was amazing! I was impressed that my very dry skin was well hydrated and radiant when I woke up! I also did see an improvement in the appearance of my fine lines, but I am unable to comment if it would improve the appearance of deeper lines.
The product is Dermatologist-tested, Ophthalmologist-tested, Non-Acnegenic, Fragrance Free, and can be used on all skin types. Samples for the Advanced Night Repair can be obtained from Estee Lauder counters, so hurry before they run out! More information on the product can be found on their website, click here for the link.
Jul
24
Ever wondered how to maximise your chances of getting pregnant without resorting to go on medication or surgery? Well, I found this book in the library- The Fertility Diet by Jorge E Chavarro and Walter C Willett.
This book is actually based on The Nurses’ Health Study, a research done by the Harvard School of Public Health examining the effects of diet and other lifestyle habits on fertility in nearly 20,000 nurses over 8 years. From all the information gathered, they made the following recommendations:
- Avoid trans fats, the artery clogging fats found in many commercially prepared products and fast foods.
- Use more unsaturated vegetable oils, such as olive oil or canola oil.
- Eat more vegetable protein, like beans and nuts, and less animal protein.
- Choose whole grains and other sources of carbohydrate that have lower, slower effects on blood sugar and insulin rather than highly refined carbohydrates that quickly boost blood sugar and insulin.
- Drink a glass of whole milk or have a small dish of ice cream or full fat yoghurt everyday; temporarily trade skim milk and low- or no- fat dairy products like cottage cheese and frozen yoghurt for their full fat cousins.
- Take a multivitamin that contains folic acid and other B vitamins.
- Get plenty of iron from fruits, vegetables, beans, and supplements but not from red meat.
- Beverages matter: water is great; coffee, tea, and alcohol are OK in moderation, leave sugared sodas unopened.
- Aim for a healthy weight. If you are overweight, losing between 5-10% of your weight can jump start ovulation.
- Is you aren’t physically active, start a daily exercise plan. If you already exercise, pick up the pace of your workouts. But don’t overdo it, especially if you’re quite lean- too much exercise can work against conception.
And another interesting fact I picked up in the book regarding how long does it take before becoming pregnant:
Taking from the time a couple stops using contraception, one-third become pregnant in the first month. By 3 months, half are pregnant. By 6 months, 80%, and at 1 year, 90% are pregnant! So if you try hard consistently, the chances of striking is really high!
Good luck trying!
Jul
23
Korres Skincare Sale on HauteLook
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The Korres Skincare Sample Sale on HauteLook has started!
Established in 1996, out of Greece’s oldest homeopathic pharmacy, KORRES today offers advanced natural formulations that deliver maximum results. The active natural extracts used in the formulas ensure enhanced product performance, bringing you clinically proven, advanced skincare benefits, while also avoiding harmful synthetic compounds, to ensure maximum skin compatibility and environmentally- conscious products.
Korres is committed to continuously developing products using technology and research in more environment-friendly and skin-compatible ways. They avoid the use of specific synthetic compounds, replacing them with naturally derived ingredients, such as vegetable oils and amino-acids that have nourishing properties and are friendly to the skin.
Products from Korres that are on HauteLook at fantastic prices (prices in brackets indicate the usual retail price):
- Best of Korres $12.50 ($25)
- Party Survival Kit $14.50 ($29)
- New Holiday In Greece $16.50 ($33.50)
- Littles Travel Set $12 ($24)
- Honey Kit $27 ($54)
- Body Butter Trio in Pouch $12.25 ($24.50)
- Bosy Butters Trio Box $12.25 ($24.50)
- Guava Gift Set Guava Shower $14.50 ($29)
- Guava Gift Set 2pc Box $14.50 ($29)
- Guava Gift Set 3 Pc $17 ($34)
- Summer Cocktails Collection $6 ($12)
- Quince Body Butter $10.50 ($21)
- Yoghurt Body Butter $10.50 ($21)
- Fig Body Butter $10.50 ($21)
- Vanilla Plum Body Butter $10.50 ($21)
- Quince Body Butter $4.25 ($8.50)
- Fig Body Buter $4.25 ($8.50)
- Citrus Showergel $10 ($20)
- Citrus Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Mint Tea Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Cedar Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Bitter Almond Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Vanilla Cinnamon Showerget $6.50 ($13)
- Nutmeg Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Fig Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Juniper and Rum Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Vanilla Plum Showergel $6.50 ($13)
- Basil Lemon Body Milk $7.50 ($15)
- Cedar Body Milk $7.50 ($15)
- Jasmine Body Milk $7.50 ($15)
- Sugarcrystal Multivitamin Antioxidant Treatment $19.75 ($39.50)
- Wild Rose Imperfection Targeting Oil $12.50 ($25)
- Eyebright Firming Eye Cream $19.25 ($38.50)
- Yellow Hibiscus Ultra Concenrated Eye Serum $19.25 ($38.50)
- Olive and Rye Night Cream $19.50 ($39)
- Thyme Honey Mask $13.50 ($27)
- Black Tea and Verbena Anti Cellulite Cream $22.50(45)
- Rice Proteins Shampoo $9 ($18)
- Sage Shampoo $9 ($18)
- Aloe and Soapwort Shampoo $11 ($22)
- Achillea Conditioner $9.50 ($19)
- Acacia Milk Conditioner $9 ($19)
- Silk Milk Conditioner $9.50 ($19)
- Rice Proteins Hair Tip Serum for Split Ends $11.50 ($23)
- Lime Styling Gel $7.50 ($15)
- Green Silt Hair Scrub $15 ($30)
The sale for Korres Skincare on HauteLook has started, so check it out asap to avoid missing out on your favourite product!
HauteLook is a private, member’s only club that organizes 24-48 hours online sales of premium brands. HauteLook sells premium brands for 50-75% off of retail prices. HauteLook is free to join and there are no commitments or charges for being a member. As a member, HauteLook will send you an e-mail every morning to announce the brand(s) on sale that day. If you’re interested, you can click through the e-mail and shop. If you’re not interested, simply ignore the e-mail.
To join HauteLook, click here to get to their website, then go to “Sign Up,” enter your name, zip code, e-mail address and choose a password. After you click “Submit” you’re immediately registered and can start shopping right away!
Just to give you an idea of other great stuff they have on sale currently:
- Cardigan
- Tova
- Herve Leger
- Current Elliott
- Erickson Beamon
- Robin
- Freeze 247
- Breville
And coming up soon
- Splits 59
- Lavina G
- Beyond Yoga
- Delman
- Zoe Chicco
- Designer Home Sale
- Reed & Barton
- Pink Chicken New York
- Patricia Rothman Dream Baby and Kids
- Rebelette
What are you still waiting for? Check out HauteLook today!
Jul
21
Stila Sale On Gilt Groupe!
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The Stila Sample Sale on Gilt Groupe has started!
Created in 1994 by a top celebrity makeup artist, Stila is known for its modern, sophisticated, non-intimidating approach to beauty. The brand’s innovative, multi-tasking formulas, eco-friendly packaging, and fashion-forward colors have cemented its place on must-have lists of top beauty editors around the world. The prestige color brand is a regular on the pages of magazines like Allure and InStyle, and frequents the runways of top designers during New York fashion week. Stila’s goal is to help every woman celebrate her own unique beauty; to look and feel like the best version of herself; and to have fun doing it.
Products from Stila that are on Gilt Groupe at fantastic prices:
- 24kt Gloss in Precious Coral $10 (UP$22)
- 24kt Gloss in Vintage Merlot $10 (UP$22)
- 24kt Gloss in Radiant Sunset $10 (UP$22)
- 24kt Gloss in Brilliant Pink $10 ($22)
- 24Kt Gloss in Golden Charm $10 (UP$22)
- Convertible Color Bronzing Duo $11 (UP$25)
- Loose Mineral Bronzing Powder $14 (UP$34)
- Number 1 Ponytail Barbie Paintcan $16 (UP$40)
- Malibu Barbie Paintcan $16 (UP$40)
- Pink Record A Message Palette $16 (UP$40)
- Starlet by Night Barbie Talking Palette $16 (UP$40)
- Charmed 4 Pan Eye Shadow Palette $12 (UP$28)
- Three Starts Set $15 (UP$39)
- Backstage Beauty Color Palette $16 (UP$40)
- Get Glossed Set $18 (UP$40)
- Barbie Shoe Palette $12 (UP$28)
- Pearl Shimmer Gloss $10 (UP$22)
The sale for Stila Cosmetics on Gilt Groupe has started, so check it out asap to avoid missing out on your favourite product!
Gilt Groupe provides invitation-only access, to men’s and women’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts only online for 36 hours and many items sell out quickly, so check it out before it’s too late! If you’re not a member yet, you can do so via my personal invitation link, just click here to join and get started on shopping!
Just to give you an idea of other great stuff they have on sale currently:
- Fendi Timepieces
- Alexander McQueen Accessories
- Derek Lam
- Marco Bicego
- Parke & Ronen, SeeVees
- Ted Baker
- Brian Reyes
- TIBI
- Pianegonda
- Psycho Bunny
What are you still waiting for? Check out Gilt Groupe today!
Jul
21
Freeze 247 Sale On HauteLook
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The Freeze247 Skincare Sample Sale on HauteLook has started!
Freeze 24-7™ products are specially formulated to PREVENT + TREAT the common signs of aging including fine lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet, lip lines, forehead creases and dull skin. Clinical research carried out by the brand found that the Freeze 24-7™ Instant Targeted Wrinkle Treatment can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by 50-90%.
Their premium collection of Age-Less Skincare products is focused on cutting edge, anti-aging innovation, using the world’s most advanced technologies for today’s dynamic lifestyles. Whether your concern is treating aging skin to retain your youthful appearance or preventing the aging process, Freeze 24-7™ can help you achieve healthy and youthful looking skin quickly and effectively.
Products from Freeze 247 that are on HauteLook at fantastic prices:
- Instant Targeted Wrinkle Treatment $57 (UP$95)
- Skin Glace Detoxifying Cleanser and Mask $32.50 (UP$65)
- IceCrystals Anti Aging Prep and Polish $32.50 (UP$65)
- Ice Cream Double Scoop Intensive Anti Aging Moisturizer $52.50 (UP$105)
- Eyecing Fatigue Fighting Eye Cream $57.50 (UP$115)
- Freeze 247 & Go Instant Smoother And Brighter $32.50 (UP$65)
- Plumplips Lip Plumper in Windchill $15 (UP$42.50)
- Plumplips Lip Plumper in Brr… Berry $15 (UP$42.50)
- Plumplips Lip Plumper in FirstFrost $15 (UP$42.50)
- Daily Essentials Kit $75 (UP$150)
- Miracle Kit $75 (UP$150)
The sale for Freeze Skincare on HauteLook has started, so check it out asap to avoid missing out on your favourite product!
HauteLook is a private, member’s only club that organizes 24-48 hours online sales of premium brands. HauteLook sells premium brands for 50-75% off of retail prices. HauteLook is free to join and there are no commitments or charges for being a member. As a member, HauteLook will send you an e-mail every morning to announce the brand(s) on sale that day. If you’re interested, you can click through the e-mail and shop. If you’re not interested, simply ignore the e-mail.
To join HauteLook, click here to get to their website, then go to “Sign Up,” enter your name, zip code, e-mail address and choose a password. After you click “Submit” you’re immediately registered and can start shopping right away!
Just to give you an idea of other great stuff they have on sale currently:
- Bvlgari Watches
- TenThousand Things
- Freeze 247
- Sheri Bodell
- Danang
- MOR
- Joseph Abboud
And coming up soon
- Herve Leger
- Current Elliott
- Erickson Beamon
- Robin
- Breville
- Korres
- Cardigan
- Pink Chicken New York
- Patricia Rothman Dream Baby and Kids
What are you still waiting for? Check out HauteLook today!
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