SUNSCREEN INGREDIENTS TO AVOID

DOES YOUR sunscreen contain benzophenone, homosalate, octinoxate, oxybenzone, padimate O, or para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)?  According to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, you want to avoid these chemicals in your sunscreen.

HOW TO SHOP FOR SUNSCREEN: 1) In cream based sunscreens, UV filters like octinoxate, oxybenzone, benzophenone, and homosalate should be replaced with options like titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. 2) Avoid inhalable (sprayable) forms of sunscreen. 3) See more at: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/whats-in-my-products/#sthash.b56vFJbx.dpuf 

Make sure your sunscreen is a broad spectrum.  Anything over a SPF30 is not necessary.  You are adding more chemicals for very little more protection.  The key is to reapply sunscreen every 2-/1/2 to 3 hours if you are in the sun directly.

Looking for an anti-aging face sunscreen that make it to the Safecosmetics.org list?  Check out Apriori Beauty's CelloxylinFace Day Defense Plus, Broad Spectrum SPF 25 UVA and UVB protection product. Day Defense Plus is a potent combination of natural and performance ingredients .This is an ultralight moisturizer that helps defend against daily exposure with SPF 25. It is a non-greasy formula that dries down quickly and is perfect for daily use, even under makeup.

The anti-aging NutrientReservoir™ delivers and wraps each cell with ingredients that also nourish and protect and defy aging throughout the day.  The NutrientReservoir™ which protects and nourishes skin cells by addressing the 4 core influences of aging: Oxidative Stress, Genetics, Hormonal Fluctuation, and Mitochondrial Function.

Day Defense Plus is Sulfate, Paraben, and synthetic fragrance free! Gentle and effective formula perfect for all skin types
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I put this on my skin everyday, 365 days a year under Apriori Beauty's Pefecting Veil foundation.

Be sure to include applying your sunscreen to your neck and decollete. Remember, a tan is a sign of sun damage.  The coppertone girl may have been cute way back in the day, but not anymore as we know the dangers of sun damage and skin cancer, and how it can age your skin.

Questions? Email me at danaface12@yahoo.com

Benzophenone is used in personal care products such as lip balm and nail polish to protect the products from UV light. Derivatives of benzophenone, such as benzophenone-2 (BP2) and oxybenzone (benzophenone-3 or BP3) are common ingredients in sunscreen. Benzophenone is persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT).[1] [2] These chemicals are linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, and organ system toxicity.

FOUND IN: Lip balm, nail polish, foundations, baby sunscreens, fragrance, shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, moisturizers, and foundation
WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON THE LABEL: Benzophenone, ingredients containing the word benzophenone (for example benzophenone-2), BP# (for example BP2), oxybenzone, sulisobenzone, sulisobenzone sodium
WHAT IS BENZOPHENONE?
Benzophenone is widely used in household products, such as sunglasses, food packaging, laundry and cleaning products to protect from UV light.[5] MORE...
HEALTH CONCERNS: Cancer, endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity,  organ system toxicity, irritation, ecotoxicit

- See more at: http://www.safecosmetics.org/get-the-facts/chemicals-of-concern/benzophenone/#sthash.3fUwUH5z.dpuf

NATIONAL MAKING LIFE BEAUTFUL DAY

 

NATIONAL MAKING LIFE BEAUTIFUL DAY

National Making Life Beautiful Day is celebrated annually on June 11.  It is a day dedicated to encouraging and celebrating men and women who are making life beautiful.  Whether you’re creating beauty through building relationships or helping others achieve personal success, one small action can lead to a ripple effect, making life beautiful not just for yourself, but for those around you, too.

HISTORY

Making Life Beautiful Day was submitted by Apriori Beauty and declared by the Registrar of National Day Calendar in April, 2015.  The date was chosen because Apriori Beauty launched their mission to help men and women look and feel beautiful with their availability of their internal and external approach to beauty on June 11, 2009.

CELEBRATE

JOIN  Apriori Beauty in celebrating by helping someone you know achieve a personal goal, donate time to a worthy cause, help someone less fortunate or just do something nice for someone.

Click here to view and purchase Apriori Beauty's anti-aging skincare products, all on the safecosmetics.org list.  aprioribeauty.com/bydana

Register a National Day

Do you have a special day that you would like to be recognized annually?  How about a unique product or service?  Having your own National Day can bring you, your company or cause  special recognition every year.  After acceptance, you will receive the following benefits.   Go to www.NationalDayCalendar.com to apply for your National Day  

A press release stating the new designation.

Annual inclusion in the daily post on the website, facebook and twitter.

A professional 18″ x 24″ framed certificate proclaiming your National Day will be sent to you.

A proclamation sent to over 10,000 media that follow National Day Calendar.

Inclusion in our daily radio update heard on hundreds of radio stations in the USA.

The build up to a National Day is great.  News stories, increase in product sales, top of mind awareness and much more can be generated annually.

Many members of the media use National Day Calendar as their source.  Please give as much detail as you can in your application.  The information you provide helps authenticate your claim as well as having a source for the media to report from.

Applications must be sent at least 2 weeks before to be included in the current calendar year.

We also accept one time applications (100th town anniversary, etc .)  Everything stated is the same except for annual inclusion.

Please fill out the form and one of our researchers will verify the information you provide.

IF YOU DO NOTHING ELSE TO BE HEALTHY, AT LEAST DO THESE 5 THINGS, BY LARA DALCH

Lara Dalch from MindBodyGreen.com had this to say about taking the time for yourself:

Okay. You're busy. I get it. Between work, friends, family, and life, taking care of YOU is at the absolute bottom of your priority list. I hear it every day, from friends, family, potential clients, and even from myself on occasion.

But let me ask you this: How much time is it costing you NOT to take care of yourself?

• How many minutes have you spent staring blankly at your computer screen because your energy crashed?
• How many hours are you a zombie during the day because you were up until 2am surfing the web?
• How much time is lost dealing with doctors' appointments because you get sick all the time and don't know why?

Add it all up and tell me in the comments what you come up with. If you're like most of my clients (before they work with me), it's not a pretty number.

Here's how to streamline your self-care so you can fit it in without bending over backwards: 

1. If you do nothing else, make sleep a priority. It's no coincidence that I made this number one. Sleep might be the single biggest missing piece to your health puzzle (and to your weight management puzzle, in fact). Being sleep deprived messes with our hunger and stress hormones, making us prone to binging on calorie-dense foods with lots of sugar, refined carbohydrates, and fat. The energy boost from these foods disappears quickly, leaving us depleted and more tired than before.

2. When you make food choices, think efficiency. Eating food that fuels you is your best defense against time wasters like low energy and frequent illness. Choosing foods that give you the most nutritional bang means you spend less time eating and more time doing. Nutrient-dense foods like whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables, and beans give your body what it needs on less. Make it a priority to choose them first, whenever possible, instead of wasting time on options that leave you hungry an hour later and searching for more food.

3. Even if you're slammed, get up for 10 minutes and take a walk around the block. Tune into your own personal "I need a break alarm" by noticing what happens in your body when you've hit a wall. Does your back ache? Do you stare at your computer screen for just a little too long (without actually doing any work)? Does your stomach feel a little funky? Once you identify your body's "alarm," start listening to it! Giving yourself these short little movement breaks when your body calls out for them is a quick way to avoid burnout and reduce stress.

4. Take 20 minutes a week to plan your meals. I know, I know: Who has time to plan? Two small things will make a huge difference in how well you eat and whether or not you move your body: (1) Using your calendar; and (2) Taking 20 minutes a week to plan your meals. Put workouts, meal planning time, and cooking time ON YOUR ACTUAL CALENDAR. It's a game changer, I promise; and will most definitely save you time on the back end.

5. Use the 4-7-8 breathing technique. There's nothing more healing than using a tool that you have with you at all times: your breath. A favorite of my clients, the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique (or "paced breathing") is an amazing way to refresh your body and mind wherever you are. Here's how it works: Breathe in through your nose for a count of 4. Hold the breath for a count of 7. Breathe out strongly through your mouth (like you're blowing up a balloon) for a count of 8. Repeat that cycle 3 to 4 times. That's it. It only takes a few minutes and will bring your stress level down, and your sense of wellbeing up, almost instantly.

Do these five things and you'll be the picture of health…in no time.

Let me know how if you try any of these techniques.  Danaface12@yahoo.com

WHAT ARE BLACKHEADS, WHAT ARE THE CAUSES AND WHAT CAN YOU DO TO TREAT THEM?

Blackheads are said to be the first stage in acne. They can develop into a pimple and are formed before bacteria invade the pores of the patient's skin. Certain hormones can overstimulate the sebaceous glands causing an overproduction of sebum when some reach puberty.

Sebum is designed to lubricate the hair and skin and usually drains out of the pore opening on the surface. Each follicle contains one hair and a sebaceous gland that produces sebum. Sometimes the sebum becomes blocked with dead skin cells and bacteria begin to accumulate. If the buildup of bacteria and sebum has no opening to the surface of the skin it is called a whitehead.  A blackhead forms if the pore opens to the surface allowing air to enter.

Sebum contains melanin, a pigment. It is the same substance that gives skin its color. Melanin turns dark (oxidizes) when exposed to air. That is why blackheads are dark. The dark color does not mean they are dirty, and scrubbing does not remove them.

Several conditions and circumstances can cause blackheads, or make them worse, such as the use of topical oils and make up. Choose oil-free makeup, lotions and sunscreens to avoid making your problem worse.I recommend washing your face when you wake up and before you go to bed to remove oil buildup that can cause blackheads.  Even if you are oil, washing more than twice each ay can irritate your skin and make your skin produce more oil. You can use either a benzoyl peroxide or salicylic cleanser to wash your face.  These cleansers work by killing bacteria, drying excess oil and forcing the skin to shed dead skin cells. Leave on topical benzoyl peroxides and salicylic acid can also help.

I like to use exfoliating scrubs and masks to remove dead skin cells from my face to help reduce blackheads.  I love Apriori Beauty’s Pure Detox Clay Masque, www.aprioribeauty.com/bydana

 

If over-the-counter treatment doesn’t improve your acne, your doctor may suggest that you use stronger prescription medications. Medications that contain vitamin A, such as tretinoin, tazarotene, and adapalene keep plugs from forming in the hair follicles and promote more rapid turnover of skin cells. These medications are applied directly to your skin. Your doctor may also prescribe another type of topical medication that contains benzoyl peroxide and antibiotics. This type of medication may be particularly helpful if you have pimples or acne cysts in addition to blackheads.

An esthetician can help by removing the blackheads through extractions manually.  Many dermatologists office have an esthetician on staff, and some insurance companies pay for acne extractions.

Questions? Feel free to contact me at danaface12@yahoo.com.

READ WHY GOJI BERRIES ARE GREAT FOR YOUR SKIN!

Praised as the ultimate antioxidant superfruit, goji berries are known for their abundance of anti-aging properties.  Loaded with 11 essential dietary trace minerals (including calcium, potassium, iron, zinc and selenium) amino acids, vitamin C and carotenoids, goji berries help reduce inflammation, firm the skin, protect your skin against sun damage and reduce appearance of scars, gving your skin that healthy and youthful glow we all crave.

Goji berries are just one of the many beneficial botanicals found in Apriori Beauty's Nutrient Reservoir.  All of Apriori Beauty's product contain the anti-aging benefit of the Nutrient Reservoir, from their skin care products, their elixir, their hair care products and their makeup.

The Nutrient Reservoir is also part of the Celloxylin Pure Detox Masque, on SALE for 20% off during the month of  May when you purchase it with the Activating Tonic.  Read my archive blogs on why I like using toners.



 The Pure Detox Masque exfoliates with pumice, and detoxifies and purifies skin by drawing out impurities with a potent combination of cleansing clays, nourishing and protecting NutrientReservoir™ ingredients, plus the natural Enviro-Extract Blend™ which helps to remove additional heavy metals from the skin and aids in guarding against oxidative environmental pollutants. Followed by the ultra-cooling Activating Tonic that visibly transforms skin and prepares surface cells to receive and optimize the benefits from the NutrientReservoir™. Skin’s appearance immediately improved, refreshed, and luminous.

 SAVE 20% ALL MONTH – Detox and Tone your face with Apriori Beauty’s favorite Detox Masque and Activating Tonic. Specifically priced together in this limited-time set, enjoy the full-size Celloxylin Pure Detox, Purifying Masque (4oz | 113 g) and Activating Tonic (4 fl oz|120 mL) all month long. (BV 28) Reg. $80 Your Price: $64.00


To purchase Click Here:  Pure Detox Masque and Activating Tonic

Questions? Contact me at danaface12@yahoo.com

HERE'S AN ALTERNATIVE EXFOLIATING TREATMENT YOUR SKIN WILL LOVE

Looking for an alternative way to exfoliate your  skin with a tool that does not break capillaries and can be used on everyone's skin, except active cystic, pustular acne. You will want to have a treatment done with the Dermafile Exfoliating Tool from your esthetician. Your esthetician can combine the treatment with an enzyme or mild chemical peel depending on your skin type for further exfoliation.

Exfoliating your skin is one of the most important steps in a regular skin care routine.  Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and can help with clogged pores, fine lines, hyperpigmentation and acne scars. Your skin will feel smoother and your makeup will go on easier.

These files help flatten out sebaceous hyperplasia and smooth out keratosis pilaris. I have had great success on myself with some sebaceous hyperplasia on my face.  I have treated a young girl with a very stubborn case of keratosis pilaris using the Dermafile and some homecare products and had tremendous results.

The Dermafile is a skin polishing and resurfacing tool made of stainless steel and finely crushed cosmetic diamonds and looks like the mirror that the dentist uses to see the backs of your teeth.

Watch this video: https://youtu.be/Oe-cy4c2Mpw

Need help with what skincare products to use on your skin?  Contact me at danaface12@yahoo.com

MAY IS NATIONAL SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Did you know that 1 in 5 men and women will be diagnosed with melanoma of the skin during their lifetime with an estimated 74,000 new United States cases diagnosed in 2015?  Skin cancer is on the rise.

A common area for women to be diagnosed with melanoma was the legs.  However, the chest has recently taken become the most common area for melanoma.  In men, the back is the most common place.  However, melanoma can be found anywhere.

There is a new FDA approved medical device for skin cancer detection called the MelaFind.  It is an optical imaging analysis painless tool that analyzes irregular growth patterns under the surface of a mole. It is used to obtain additional information to help the doctor's decision to biopsy a suspicious lesion.  Dermatologists have to be specifically trained to use this device. For more information on melanoma and the importance of skin protection, visit skincancer.org.

To help your skin defend itself against the sun, make sure you wear a broad spectrum sunscreen of SPF 25 or 30.  Anything higher than a SPF 30 is only adding more chemicals to your skin without much more protection.  The key is to reapply every 2 hours if you are outside.

I recommend the Celloyxlin Day Defense Plus, Broad Spectrum SPF 25 for the face, neck and chest by Apriori Beauty.  This ultralight anti-aging moisturizer doubles as a sunscreen and moistruzier.  It is hydrating and reduces wrinkles while defending against the harsh effects of the sun at the same time.

As with all of Apriori Beauty's anti-aging products, the Celloyxlin Day Defense Plus is on the safecosmetics.org list.  Apriori Beauty's products are free of parabens and are gluten-free.  They have an advanced anti-aging Nutrient Reservoir in their products, including their makeup and haircare products.

To purchase, click here:  aprioribeauty.com/bydana

Apriori Beauty would love to have you come on board as a beauty consultant.  For a nominal fee of $5 plus the purchase of their Detox Purifying Masque at $44.00,  you are automatically able to get Apriori Beauty products at a discount.

Interest? Contact me at danaface12@yahoo.com.