One out of five people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year

With all the latest and greatest sun-kissed glow products out there, there’s no reason why you can’t have both sun protection and a healthy tan!

Check out SkinAgain’s new Mineral Body Gloss, a mineral-based formula that gives you a natural instant tan. Mineral Body Gloss is paraben-free and glides on streak free. Here’s another great thing about it: it’s totally non-transferable so you can wear the newest pastel spring colors – even white – with no worries!

Prevent skin cancer. Use protection everyday.

1.       Cleanse only once a day!

Yeah, that’s right!  Twice a day is too drying for over-40 complexions.

2.       Use a moisturizing cleanser – even a cleansing oil.

Save the ‘squeeky clean’ concept for little girls.  Rub cleansing oil into skin for a few minutes before bedtime to boost circulation and increase radiance.  Remove with a warm, moist washcloth for more stimulation and mild exfoliant.  Apply moisturizer or serum.

3.       Just rinse with cool water in the morning.

You’ll brighten skin and make pores look tighter.

Try this for a few weeks and let us know how it works!

I do know that it is mainly known as a treatment for the skin, applied to cuts, burns, eczema, and the like.  The juice or gel from the Aloe Vera plant is used in numerous serums, cosmetics and burn creams. It is an essential ingredient in SkinAgain Healing Serums.

Another interesting use of Aloe Vera is in juice!  As a great “all purpose tonic” aloe vera can strengthen levels of energy and general well being. It can relieve signs of abdominal pain, peptic ulcer, upset stomachs and constipation just by drinking its juice. Taking two to four ounces daily of aloe vera juice can provide your immune system the necessary nutrients for cleansing the digestive system. Who knew?

Is aloe vera juice part of your daily routine? Do you make your own? Tell us about it!

Now you can!

Here are the top 10 common things dermatologists agree on for themselves:

1.      They go with their skin type.

2.      They stick to what works for them individually.

3.      They change products for each season.

4.      They use Retinoids.

5.      Rain, shine, sleet or snow – they apply sunscreen.

6.      Their products contain antioxidants.

7.      They take a ‘whole body’ approach (drinking lots of water, healthy food & exercise).

8.      They take their age into account.

9.       They use non-invasive devices like Ultrasonic.

10.  They get monthly facials.

There you have it!  Simple and not so far off from what all of us do. . . well. . . the water and exercise could probably be improved upon a little…

There is an antioxidant called ‘quercetin’ that helps stop cells from releasing histamine (the chemical that sets off symptoms in response to allergic triggers).  Even though it can take four to six weeks to work (so ideally you should start taking it about six weeks before allergy season), it can still help if taken later.

Be proactive and ask your practitioner about this great antioxidant.  She/he may already have it in the office ready for you to take home and get started!

But, did you know that the inside of your body can also really benefit from Green Tea, especially after the age of 30?

Here’s why:

After the age of 30, your metabolism typically drops 1-2% per decade–or about 70 daily calories every 10 years.

Drinking 3-10 daily cups of green tea, according to a growing number of studies, does appear to kick the metabolism into gear, as well as stimulate fat burning.

How about 2-5 pounds of extra calories dropped over the course of the year by doing nothing more than making sure you’re downing your Green Tea?  Sound like something you can do?

Try it and let us know what you think!

FREE 60-day self test:

1.       Gather all Aspartame products and seal it for 60 days.

2.       Create a log:

a.       Enter all your physical problems (pains, headaches, rashes, etc)

b.       Enter all your mental problems (mood swings, insomnia, etc)

c.       Enter all your current medications and doses.

3.       Read ALL LABELS.  If a product says “sugar free” or “no-calorie”, chances are it contains Aspartame (or Saccharin, Acesulfame-k, and who knows what else). DON’T CONSUME IT!

4.       In 3 – 4 weeks, do an inventory of your problems/symptoms as well as med doses.  Consider vision, perception, mood, etc.   If some or all of your problems are gone, you just had a free cure!

If you’re convinced Aspartame was a significant reason for one or more of your health problems, perform the following:

1.       Return all Aspartame-laced stuff for a refund.

2.       Report it to the FDA:

a.       Obtain a copy of ‘Victim Report Form.’

b.      Send it certified to: Betty Martini (address on form)

For information on FDA’s MEDLINE e-mail: medwatch@bangate.fda.gov

Subtle Energies are all around us.  They are powerfully emitted from people (and combinations of people), and when we ‘sense something’, it’s a sign that our intuition is picking up a Subtle Energy that we need to pay attention to.

Intuition is our sixth sense, our place of inner knowing. It’s what is providing the knowledge when we know something, but we’re not sure how or why we know. In a way, it is the knowledge of the body, because many of us ‘feel’ our intuition, often in our hearts or guts. Everyone is born with the gift of intuition, but how do we strengthen it and learn to trust it? Most of us have so much other chatter going on in our heads that it can be difficult to distinguish what is truly intuitive and what is not.

How can you become more intuitive? By spending quiet time alone at home for daily meditation you’ll find yourself becoming more intuitive.  Daydreaming on your desires helps too.  When we are fixed on what is, we continue to create what is, but when we dare to dream, we resist the urge to dwell on why our desires can’t happen and instead determine what needs to be done to make it happen.

So if your intuition is sensing that something isn’t feeling right, meditate and dare to daydream. In other words, own your intuition, pay attention to Subtle Energy and things can open up for you.

AKA: Designer Vaginas

I just witnessed the birth of my second grandchild, YEAH! A hefty 9.3 lb healthy boy that didn’t come into this world without some assistance to the undercarriage (if you know what I mean…)

I’ve had 3 children of my own and I know exactly the permanent changes that were made from tears and episiotomies by each birth.

For some women, these changes can result in things like post-childbirth urinary incontinence, and feeling sexually “blank”.  Thus the rise of the new surgical procedures:

·         Hymenoplasty

·         Revirginization

·         Vaginal rejuvenation

·         Vaginoplasties

·         Labiaplasties

·         G-spot amplification

One Gynecologist says she averages one ‘vaginal-rejuvenation’ procedure a day!

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported fewer than 800 vaginal rejuvenations in 2005. By 2009, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tallied more than 2,500.

However, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has warned against such procedures saying they have not been scientifically proven as safe or effective, and doctors should inform women about potential complications such as infection, altered sensation and scarring.

What do you think?  Are Designer Vaginas going too far?  How would you answer?

1.       ‘No.  If you have the money and it makes you happy, why not?’

2.       ‘Yes, except when needed for medical purposes.’

3.       ‘Yes, if it’s for cosmetic reasons.’

Tell us your thoughts!

Without consciously being aware of it, we give our feet a beating every day.  From hitting the pavement, flexing, bending, carrying the weight of our lives and then, of course, our oh-so-cute shoes . . .

In ancient times, gratitude for these funky body parts were a daily ritual, and they knew what they were doing.  They somehow knew that treating these kind ‘supporters’ of our souls did more than just prevent soil from entering the home.  They knew that the footbath unwound the stress, cleared scattered energy, grounded them and prevented some very unwanted side-effects later on in life.

Simple immersion into warm water can be an effective way to calm not just the feet and body, but the mind as well.

For maximum benefit, you can tailor your soak to the season.  In winter, just the warmth can do the trick.  For Spring, add Epsom salts to boost detoxification.  In Summer, add peppermint oil to boost circulation and energize your spirit.  In the Autumn, add a teaspoon of almond oil and light some candles.

To conclude any sole-soaking ritual, always use an all-natural moisturizer like SkinAgain’s pHo-tone Energizing Healing Serum, to hydrate the skin.