Can Jojoba Oil Make You Look Younger?

Yes! It can slow the signs of aging!

Let me tell you more...

Jojoba oil is getting a lot of attention these days!

More and more brands are adding it to their product lines, and even recent CelebrityPress citing organic jojoba oil as a beauty routine must-have. But what makes jojoba oil so effective, and why the infatuation with jojoba over other popular oils?

Celebrity endorsements aside, there are real, science-backed reasons jojoba oil is so popular.

One dermatologist speaks out on why jojoba oil lives up to the hype!

Hadley King, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and clinical instructor of dermatology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Describes jojoba oil as lighter and less greasy than many other oils. Jojoba is also rich in vitamins B and E, as well as minerals like copper and zinc, and it has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties as well.

How jojoba oil works, and why it is such a loved skin oil!

As Dr. King explains it, jojoba oil is rich in natural fats that mimic those in the outer layer of the skin. What this means for you? It can help the skin keep the moisture in and heal itself. Pretty cool, huh?

It’s an emollient and an occlusive!

One of the best things about jojoba is its structure. While it is commonly referred to as an oil with all the typical oil characteristics, jojoba oil is technically a liquid wax.

Oil is an emollient, which means it helps soften and smooth skin by filling in any roughness caused by dryness.

Wax on the other hand, is an occlusive, meaning it helps to slow down the loss of moisture from your skin to the environment. When you use jojoba oil in your daily routine, you are adding moisture to your skin and making sure it stays all at the same time, helping you achieve that moisturized, hydrated, glowing skin you’re after.

Its molecular structure is similar to sebum (that’s a good thing, I promise!)

The wax/oil structure of jojoba oil closely mimics sebum, the oil that our skin naturally secretes. The point of moisturizing is to replenish and supplement oils that your skin may have lost or doesn’t produce enough of, so there is nothing better to moisturize with than an oil whose structure is similar to what our skin produces on its own.

All skin types!

Jojoba oil absorbs quickly without weighing skin down, meaning fast moisturization and a non-greasy finish. It’s molecular similarity to sebum also makes it great for oily and chaotic skin types, as it is received easily by the skin and restores moisture without lingering where you don’t want it or adding to the skin’s oiliness.

It’s full of antioxidants!

On top of all these great benefits, jojoba oil is known to be rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants are wonderful for helping aging skin appear smooth and bright, and are also great for supporting skin in polluted environments (city dwellers, take note!).

Calms eczema and skin irritations!

Jojoba oil has been shown to also help eczema by calming and soothing inflammation of the skin.

More benefits to this miracle skin elixir!

While jojoba oil can boost collagen production, combat fine lines and wrinkles thanks to vitamin E, it can also improve elasticity and hydration of the skin. All I can say is, yes please!!

With love and blessings,
Rebecca

Are You Joining The "No-Makeup Revolution"?

Here are some tips and ideas for the no-makeup or some-makeup look!

I was reading in the October 12, 2023, USA Today (not my favorite newspaper, but good article) on Pamela Anderson and how she has joined the no-makeup "revolution". Hats off to her, but just remember that it is much easier for celebrities to pull this off because of lasers, fillers, injections and such. With this in mind, lets look at some tips on how to either achieve this look or if you just want to have healthier, glowing skin.

Also and always you do YOU!

If you like makeup and it makes you feel good, do it! If you don't like it, don't do it! Just because someone else is doing something, it doesn't mean you have to go along (Mom, was that you?). I personally like a touch of makeup on my fresh skin, most French women will agree with me on this one.;)

Check your Social Media

If you want to go with the sans maquillage (no-makeup) look you can actually follow influencers who post unfiltered and raw photos of themselves on SM, says Dr. Michael Keys, a plastic surgeon at the University of Lousiville. Just keeping in mind a lot of those celebrities "often use filters, photo editing apps to minimize skin discoloration, wrinkles and extra fat in unwanted places. It's important from a wellness standpoint to recognize what's real and what's not".

Adjust your makeup routine...

Aging is inevitable, but you can still try to look and feel your best. Dr. Heidi Goodarzi, a certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic and medical dermatologist, suggested replacing foundation with tinted sunscreen for a wash of glow that won't conceal your natural features.

Exercise!

"Exercise has been shown to reduce wrinkles by increasing blood flow to the skin's surface where collagen synthesis takes place; reduce sagging skin by strengthening muscles that support facial features; prevent or treat acne by reducing oil production in clogged pores; improve muscle tone so you're less likely to have saggy jowls or double chins from excess fat around the neck area (which also happens when we age); improve body shape by increasing lean muscle mass while decreasing excess fat deposits on the hips/thighs/buttocks region where cellulite often appears due to lack of physical activity over time...the list goes on!" -ASFA, American Sports & Fitness Association

Have you got tired skin?

The most common reason for tired skin is lack of sleep, so don't forget your 8's!...
Repeat after me, "sleep is my friend!" Getting at least 8 hours of sleep a night and going to bed consistently at the same time every night will help to keep you and your skin healthy, happy and balanced!

“Overnight skin goes into repair and restore mode, meaning it removes toxins, repairs cells and DNA damage caused by the environment, replaces aging cells, and creates new ones. That’s why after good-quality sleep, skin looks fresher, younger, and more radiant.” According to the National Sleep Foundation

Moisturizing your damp skin!

Timing is very important when applying your moisturizer. Right after you wash your face or jump out of the shower, lightly blot your skin with a clean towel and then apply your toner, serum and then moisturizer. This way your skin will absorb and lock-in all those nutrients, staying plump, hydrated and glowy all day!

"Dryness is the most common cause for dull face skin. It creates cracks in the skin's surface and causes dead skin cells to build up, making the complexion look uneven and lackluster", says Kenneth Howe, M.D., a dermatologist at Wexler Dermatology in NYC.

Cold blast your face and body!

A cold shower, steamy suds-up and icy rinse finish will perk-up tired looking skin and refresh your mind!

Blush, don't bronze!

When your skin is looking tired you automatically think sun-kissed skin right? Actually you want to restore a beautiful glow, so grab a creamy pink or peach blush instead!

P.S. and remember...

“You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” – Aibileen, from The Help

With Love and Blessings!
Rebecca

What Face Serum Are You Using Everyday?

And More Importantly, Why?

If you’re looking to tackle specific skin issues that are giving you grief or want to give your skin a nutritional boost, face serums are the way to go. Because face serums utilize high-quality active ingredients, anyone can use them as a regular part of their skincare routine. Still, not everyone knows what face serums are or how they work. Read on to understand the benefits of face serums and learn more about why you should use face serums daily.

What Are Face Serums?

Face serum is a general term for a thin liquid or oil that gives your skin a high dose of active ingredients while also helping to moisturize. However, you should use face serums in tandem with your moisturizer to lock in the effects of the active ingredients.

Face serums can help you tackle specific skincare needs, so when choosing a face serum, keep in mind what your goal is for using them. And because of their versatility , anyone can use a face serum in their everyday routine. For example, if an uneven complexion isn’t an issue for you, you don’t have to worry about finding a face serum with high concentrations of glycolic acid. Or conversely, if you have dry skin, you may want to use a serum with high concentrations of hyaluronic acid to help moisture come to the upper layers of your skin. However, the great part about skin serums is that you can mix and match them based on your skin’s needs.

However, many people benefit most from using one new skincare item at a time to avoid overwhelming their skin with changes. Additionally, you shouldn’t use more than two serums per routine, with two serums during the day and two during the night as a good rule of thumb. You can also alternate which serums you use—just be sure to check that the products don’t share active ingredients or have ingredients that cancel each other out.

Face Serums Help Defend Your Skin

Many face serums come with large, concentrated quantities of essential vitamins that your skin needs. For example, it’s easy to find face serums with ingredients like vitamin C and E and acids such as ferulic acid. These ingredients can help mitigate the oxidative damage caused by UV rays and pollution. When your skin experiences prolonged periods of oxidative stress, you may notice texture changes in your skin. It’s correct to assume that the more your skin faces harsh light, dirt, and debris, the more prone to damage your skin becomes.

Face Serums Hydrate Your Skin

You may notice that a lot of your moisturizers and cleansers boast about their inclusion of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid encourages moisture to flow to the upper layers of the skin. When you put a moisturizer in the mix, the moisturizer locks in the water that the hyaluronic acid pulled up—that is how your skin maintains hydration.

Face Serums Can Help Smooth Skin Texture

Ingredients in your face serums can help hydrate and strengthen skin and smooth out the overall texture. Face serums with a high concentration of vitamin C can even out skin texture by helping to tone, brighten, and support skin. . Smoothing face serums can also include hyaluronic acid, the humectant that draws out water, to plump up the skin.

Face Serums Can Even Skin Tone

Face serums brighten the skin in the same way that face serums smooth overall skin texture and promote the appearance of all around healthier skin . Using serums with the right actives can help support overall skin rejuvenation, making room for fresh, bright skin with a more even appearance.

Ultimately, you should use a face serum daily to make a concentrated effort as you tackle your skin’s needs rather than broadly treating them with just a cleanser and moisturizer.

With Love and Blessings!
Rebecca

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Should I Be Using a Natural Face Serum Going Into Fall? Yes and Here's Why!

Fall is in the air! Autumn season can leave your skin feeling dull and dry, which means it’s likely to be more sensitive than normal. You may notice it is becoming visibly irritated due to redness, dry patches or blotchiness that crops up.

What Should I Do?

After cleansing with your crème cleanser and using your balancing toner, your gel serum is a must before your moisturizer!

Facial serums are formulated to provide delicate facial skin with targeted nutrition to meet specific skin care needs. They are concentrated and do not contain the occlusive ingredients you find in lotions and cremes. In fact, serums can both nourish and hydrate the skin and provide the highest concentration of active ingredients, much more than most other facial care products. They are fast-absorbing and designed to address specific issues you may be experiencing with your skin. Think of facial serums like vitamins for your skin!

As I have said, natural face serums can nourish and hydrate your skin to a whole new level of beautiful!

When Should I Start Using My Face Serum?

NOW actually, and for the rest of your life!

Your skin desperately needs the extra protection, and fast absorption that a natural gel serum can give you during the cooler months. With mega boosting nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to protect, heal, soothe, plump and calm your skin.

Think of a serum as the secret weapon for treating skin issues like dryness, dullness, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skintone — and a moisturizer as the key to hydrating your skin.

For You and Your Beautiful Skin!
Rebecca

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Why Do You Desperately Need a Face and Eye Serum?

Think of Your Face and Eye Serum as Your Main Course!...

Your skin care routine is like a four course meal and you 2-in-1 Hydrating Serum is kind of like your main course.

First your yummy appetizer is your Gentle Crème Cleanser.

Next, your refreshing, Balance and Refresh Toner prepares your skin for your main course.

Main Course!

This special gel serum helps you fill up on all those important, nutrient dense vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Delivering nutrients deep into the skin to help heal, calm, plump, brighten, rebuild and rejuvenate.

Don't Forget Your Calorie Free Dessert!

Your humectant loaded Ultra Moisturizer seals in all those dense nutrients to nourish, protect and help keep it hydrated all day from the outside elements!

Whether you are 35,000 feet in the air or at sea level, the Dr. Lucy Ultra Moisturizer will keep you dewy fresh all day and night!

Are Serums Really Better at Fighting Skin-Aging Than Just Using a Moisturizer?

A natural serum typically has the ability to do a nutritional "deep dive" into your skin's layers and more effectively than a moisturizer.

Why? The serum molecules are smaller and are able to penetrate the skin on a deeper level. Serums are best for healing tissue, boosting collagen, even out skin-tone, and aiding in cellular renewal and regeneration. Your face and eye serum like Dr. Lucy's Hydrating 2-in-1 Serum can be your magic wand for youthful skin in the years to come!

Dr. Joshua Zeichner Talks About Benefits of Using a Serum...

"Serums are skin care products that are designed to deliver high concentration of specific active ingredients to the skin. There are many different types of serums on the market that perform different jobs, ranging from hydration to skin brightening." Said Dr. Joshua Zeichner board-certified dermatologist and director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospitals department of dermatology.

Don't Forget to Lock it All In!

Using your Ultra Moisturizer after your 2-in-1 Hydrating Serum will help "lock-in" and seal all those powerful nutrient and antioxidant benefits.

What Should I Look for in a Face and Eye Serum?

Serums that are natural (a must) like Dr. Lucy's, should be cream colored, not clear or white and with a light gel texture. No "fragrance" or chemicals should be added...ever. Tons of bountiful botanicals, antioxidants and natural vitamins are a natural serums "must have"!

How Often Should I use a Face and Eye Serum?

Twice a day! Morning and Evening.

Face and Eye Serum Tips!

Use your fingertips to gently apply a pea amount of serum to your face, around your eye area and neck. Then lightly tap, pat, and smooth the serum out. Avoid tugging or rubbing the skin, let the product absorb on its own once you've smoothed it out. Remember less is actually more for proper penetration!

To You and Your Beautiful Skin!
Rebecca

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This very special, luxurious 2-in-1 Hydrating Gel Serum is a cult favorite, naturally potent and nutrient dense gel serum for face and eye area. It nourishes, hydrates, soothes and plumps fine lines and wrinkles, brightens and evens skin tone, plus aids in the overall health of your skin.

This hydrating serum also aids in cellular renewal, regeneration of collagen and elastin by way of smaller molecules.

Naturally potent ingredients like aloe ( Vitamins A-betacarotene, C, E, plus 20 minerals), rooibos (Vitamins D and Zinc), DMAE, antioxidants, MSM and Botanical Hyaluronic Acid. Formulated for dry, normal, oily, combination, aging and chaotic skin.

Does An Egg White Facial Mask Really Give You Better Skin?

I would say yes! Here is why!...

Skin care should be simple, yet marketing tells us it's actually complicated. Sorry, not buying that concept. We are natural beings, so skin care products should not only be natural and packed with nutrient dense ingredients, but also have the power and ability to support, balance, renew and hydrate your skin!

Egg whites are natural, nutrient dense, plus a skin care game changer!

Egg whites contains beneficial proteins that can increase skin hydration, destroy the bacteria that causes acne, and provide temporary anti-aging benefits, such as tightening the skin and plumping fine lines and wrinkles.

What are some of the nutrients in egg whites and how do they benefit my skin? I told you I love natural science!

Egg whites are made up of 10% protein, which can have an immense effect on our skin's ability to heal and regenerate new skin cells.

4 grams of protein - Immense effect on our skin's ability to heal and regenerate new skin cells.

5 milligrams of sodium - Helps to restore the protective skin barrier, plus helps it hold hydration.

1.3 micrograms of folate - Aids in cell regeneration and slows down the appearance of skin aging.

6.6 micrograms of selenium - Minimizes skin damage and inflammation.

2.3 milligrams of calcium - Regulates cell turnover by stimulating certain enzymes, giving you plumper skin.

3.6 milligrams of magnesium - Helps improve your skin's overall appearance.

4.9 milligrams of phosphorus‌ - Promotes the growth, maintenance, and repair of all tissues and cells.

53.8 milligrams of potassium - Supports the rapid growth of new cells.

P.S.

Click the video link below and watch Deborah Norvell's egg white mask that she swears by!

Plus! Here Is My Own Egg White Mask Recipe and Routine!

Cleanse face,

Beat (you can use a fork or hand mixer) an egg white until it appears white and foamy,

Apply the mask to the skin using a fan brush (my preference) or cotton pad,

Let it dry on the skin for 15 minutes,

Relax,

Never peel off,

Use a warm wash cloth to remove, splash face with water,

Immediately apply your Balance and Refresh Toner, 2-in-1 Serum, Ultra Moisturizer and or Face Oil!

Tip! Warm Up Your Skin When Cleansing, Then Layer, Layer, Layer!

When you wash your face with lukewarm water instead of cold, you raise the skin's temperature slightly, causing blood vessels and pores to dilate in an effort to cool you down. Space between the cells (where the hyaluronic acid lives) means there's a greater surface area for absorption, which helps your products to get in. Says dermatologist Heidi Waldorf.

PLUS, ingredients move through skin and interact with cells more quickly when the skin is warm. Says David Bank, a professor of dermatology at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

P.S. Apply toner, serum, moisturizer and or face oil as soon as you get out of the shower or bathtub! If you wait, skin starts losing water vapor, which means less product absorption and drier skin!

Travel with me up the Eiffel!

At the top of the Eiffel Tower or La tour Eiffel (the Eiffel Tower) or “The Iron Lady” (la dame de fer). There is a shop where you can buy trinkets to bring home to your friends and family.

If you go to the tippy top of the Eiffel you have a 360 degree look around all of Paris! Plus you can drink champagne while you are dreaming of walking down each of the 20 arrondissements (districts).

Thank you for letting me be your unofficial tour guide!

P.S. Hydration inside and out is a must while on holiday (vacation)!

Why do French women look 3.4 years younger than women in the U.S.? Botanical Hyaluronic Acid is one reason!

"Think of your skin cells as a bunch of balloons and the space between the balloons is where the Hyaluronic Acid lives. You want to keep those spaces filled up for plump, buoyant, dense skin all year long!"

Here is why:
* "Hyaluronic Acid might not be the newest or flashiest ingredient out there, but it's tried and true and seriously good for your skin." Says Dr. Oz. First off, don't let the word "Acid" fool you. Botanical Hyaluronic Acid isn't harsh or skin-stripping at all. In fact it's the exact opposite-a powerful humectant (aka moisture binding ingredient) that keeps skin plump and hydrated and yes, young-looking.

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Are serums really better at fighting skin aging that moisturizers?
Serums typically have a better ability to do a hydration and nutrient dense 'deep dive' into your skin layers more effectively than moisturizers. The reason why is because the molecules are smaller and are able to penetrate the skin on a deeper level, healing tissue, boosting collagen, evening out skin tone, and aiding in cellular renewal and regeneration! I'm telling you, serum can be your magical wand for youthful skin in the years to come!

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It’s cold here in McMinnville, Oregon already! Dehydration has started!

This means the dry air from outside and our heaters inside are blowing on our skin, taking the moisturizer and essential oils out and disturbing the protective layer. You know that look, lines, wrinkles, sagging, skin issues, not looking like yourself and the list goes on!

Here are a few “real” tips to help keep moisturizer in your skin and your Ph mantle intact!

1. Dr. Lucy’s Gentle Creme Cleanser (always use a creme cleanser) for hydrating,
protecting and cleansing deeply yet gently.

2. Balance and Refresh Toner to balance, hydrate, protect, calm and elevate your
other naturally powerful skin care products.

3. 2-in-1 Hydrating Serum is a must! This serum is made for around your eye area and
face. The smaller molecules help to drive the botanical hyaluronic acid and mega
nutrients deep into the skin layers for plump, bright, glowing skin.

4. Seal in all those nutrient dense products with our Ultra Moisturizer with botanical
hyaluronic acid, balanced natural carrier oils and antioxidants.

5. You will probably need to, “double seal” (most of use do this time of year) all those
protective products onto/into your skin with the Dr. Lucy Face Oil or the Rouge
Revitalizing Face Oil.

6. Don’t forget to use the Luscious Rose Equalizer Hydrating Masque a few times
week and always after you cleanse day or evening for an added deep nutrient
dense, hydration boost.

7. Remember, while you sleep your skin is renewing so better skin care at night (all the above steps) will give you better skin in the morning.

I am so grateful people are waking up and asking questions about what they are putting in and on their bodies, thank you!

Question:  “I heard I need to change out my skin care products every once in a while because my skin will get use to them and they will stop working for me, is this true?”

• 1st Answer: “No, you do not need to change out your products if they are fresh and natural. The skin craves fresh, natural, organic, nutrient dense ingredients like in the Dr. Lucy products to help keep it plump, strong, protected, and glowing. Healthy, fresh, natural and organic products generate healthy cell turnover for youthful skin.”

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• 2nd Answer: “Yes, you will need to change out your synthetic, chemical products (this includes makeup) because your skin is now in “hyper-overdrive”. No matter what you are told, chemical products will leave you looking older with thinner skin as time passes which is the opposite of what you are wanting. Plus they have hormone disruptors among other things that can compromise your health”.

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• “Going back to the original question you can think of it this way. Do you need to change out your nutrient dense natural, organic food and fresh spring water for chemical laden food?The answer is no, your body needs fresh, live foods to survive, be strong, regenerate and be youthful everyday”.

Merci! 💋

Serum Costs, Serum Benefits!

Because active ingredients are more expensive than thickeners, serums are also the costliest product in many skin care lines. But when applied properly, a 1-ounce container of serum should last months. Many brands come in pump bottles or have medicine-dropper applicators to dispense just the tiny amount you need.

Those few concentrated drops are super-efficient. Serums are made of very small molecules, so the skin absorbs them quickly and deeply. "The thicker, heavier ingredients in creams form a barrier on your skin," Wilson says. "That's great for locking moisture in. But it can also lock active ingredients out. Without these hindrances, the active ingredients in a serum penetrate your skin faster and more effectively." -Ni'Kita Wilson, a cosmetic chemist and vice president of research and innovation at Englewood Lab.

You could say that Dr. Lucy is into ‘’skin reconstruction’’ ...naturally.

It’s called the ‘Brick Wall’ Analogy

The barrier function refers to the layer of skin (outermost layer of your skin). It is analogous to a brick wall, a concept coined by Dr. Peter M. Elias of the University of California, San Francisco, who is an expert on skin barrier and epidermal biology.

The bricks per say are dried out, non-living skin cells that are ready to shed.

The mortar (cement holding the bricks together) which is composed of lipids. -Dr. Peter M. Elias of the University of California, San Francisco, who is an expert on skin barrier and epidermal biology.

Detox?

Detox? Yes! When you go from chemical skin care to natural skin care your skin goes through a detoxification process and we don’t mean breakouts.

What happens after the detoxification process? Your skin is not struggling to survive anymore. It becomes alive and more stress free!

Fresh, natural French style skin care!

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“We all desire a radiant, glowing complexion and we often equate healthy skin with good, overall physical health."