I have been having chemical peels for several years now and love the results. The only thing I don't like is the downtime. Most leave you stuck in the house for at least four days looking like your 100 years old. However, I have found a product that works almost as well as aggressive chemical peel. My sister ordered some skincare products online and was sent some samples of a product called LovelySkin. She had never heard of this product line and neither had I. Both of us are in our forties and will try just about anything. We get chemicals, use the hand-held LED device, and I get Botox. So, of course, we gave this product a try. She used it first and loved it. Then, she gave me some samples. It works like a light peel. It peels for a few days but not so much that it is noticeable. First you wash your face with the cleanser. I used the Gel Cleanser. Then you apply the exfoliating Gel and leave it on 24 hrs. It is recommended to leave it on for 2 hrs. the first time and then if there is no irritation, leave it on 24 hrs. LovelySkin™ products contain AFAs, the first non-allergenic, non-comedogenic cosmeceutical based on the skin's natural moisture system. This product contains fillagrin, which works to retain the moisture while exfoliating at the same time. Additionally, these products are very effective in reducing the appearance of visible lines and improving tone and texture of skin. If you are seeing signs of aging and dull, discolored skin, this product is extremely effective to correct this. To order this product you can go to www.lovelyskin.com. I really like it to use as a mild peel in between the more agressive ones.
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Reduce Cellulite and Enjoy What's Left of Summer
Depending on where you live, you may be wondering where has the summer gone. If you're like me and you live in the eastern part of the country, you've had no summer at all. We've had so much rain, cool temperatures, and just horrible summer weather. I love the sun, so I feel that I've been cheated out of summer. I can't believe it is the end of July. August begins in about a week and I just can't believe how quickly the summer has flown by. I will be leaving in two weeks to go to Atlantis in the Bahamas. It seems that may be the only summer weather I will be seeing. I've been working out really hard this summer to get my body in tip top shape for my trip. I've been hitting the gym at least 3 or 4 times a week. I've been riding the stationary bike and running on the treadmill as well as lifting weights and using the weight machines. As I've mentioned in previous posts, I have a cellulite problem, but it seems to be improving. I've lost about an inch and a half from my butt and my thighs are slimming down as well. I've monitored calories that I burn and make sure that I'm burning at least 450 calories each time I go to the gym. It can be pretty tough and very time consuming. It takes about 70 minutes for me to burn 500 calories on the stationary bike. I've also started exfoliating my areas of cellulite. It would be great to be able to have a massage everyday, but that will never happen. Bliss has a stimulator that you can leave in the shower to scrub your cellulite as often as you take a shower. It helps get rid of fat-trapping fluids. You can use this with Bliss Fatgirlscrub. It was advertised in New Beauty. It works to increase circulation with Himalayan pink salt. It revs up circulation levels, breaks up accumulated fluid, and lifts away dead skin cells that could by accentuating your cellulite. There is also a Cellulite Seaweed Soap that was featured in Health magazine. Bliss Fatgirlslim should be applied once you have exfoliated. It is a daytime firming cream. At night, apply Bliss Fatgirlsleep to repair while you sleep. If you are lucky enough to live near a Bliss Spa, you could book a Fatgirlslim Cellulite Treatment which is $150 for 75 minutes, or you could click on the add on my site and order the products to do your own treatment in your home. Right now there is 10% sets of these products. You really need to check out their site. They also have shapewear and fitness footwear. I love these products, but remember, you still need to exercise and eat a lowfat diet to get the most out of these products or any treatment!
