Dark Circles? Our Vitamin C Eye Serum to the Rescue!

We were very honored to have our Vitamin C Serum featured in Real Simple Magazine in a story talking about solutions to dark circles.

Our Vitamin C Eye Serum is an age-defying eye treatment formulated with time-released, no-sting Vitamin C (Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate) to repair sun damage, brighten, smooth and hydrate the delicate eye area. This unique blend of ingredients sends moisture deep into the skin surface, yet is so lightweight it won’t weigh down the fragile eye area, cause makeup to run, or seep into the eyes causing unnecessary puffiness. It leaves skin feeling noticeably silky smooth and more resilient.

What exactly are dark circles?

Darkness under the eye area is because the skin is extra thin, allowing the blood vessels to show from under the skin.  The most common reason for thinning in this area is long-term, overuse of Retinol products, genetics and/or loss of collagen and “plumpness” from aging.  Some people can also have deep inset bone structure that can cause a shadow under the eye, making darkness appear. Also, some people can get what is referred to as “leaky vessels” as they age. This is when the blood leaks from the capillaries and can cause under eye darkness because of the excessive blood… Read more

Celebrity Skin Care Secret #7 from Renée Rouleau

In my 20+ years of being an esthetician, I have had the honor of working with celebrities (Melissa Rycroft, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson, Brooke Shields (pictured with me here) and Ali Landry, to name a few) who have trusted me to get their skin looking and feeling its best.

Secret #7 They are going natural

The trend of using less chemicals and more natural ingredients on their skin is in full force. Avoiding skin care products with artificial fragrances, artificial colorants and sulfates (drying detergents found in foaming cleansers) is a must for many celebrities. And testing products on animals is definitely a no-no. Alicia Silverstone and Pamela Anderson are famous for their ties with PETA (People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals)… Read more

Celebrity Skin Care Secret #6 from Renée Rouleau

In my 20+ years of being an esthetician, I have had the honor of working with celebrities (Melissa Rycroft, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson and Ali Landry, to name a few) who have trusted me to get their skin looking and feeling its best.

Secret # 6 Their flaws are airbrushed

Celebrities are humans, too. They get break outs, sensitivity and wrinkles just like all of us.  And the truth is, the way your skin behaves is directly tied to your genetics. So the magic of airbrushed photos make their skin look flawless.

Read this skin care tip for reducing acne breakouts… Read more

Celebrity Skin Care Secret #5 from Renée Rouleau

In my 20+ years of being an esthetician, I have had the honor of working with celebrities (Melissa Rycroft, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson and Ali Landry, to name a few) who have trusted me to get their skin looking and feeling its best.

Secret #5 They pay attention to their ears

A way to know if someone has had a face lift or intensive laser resurfacing is to look at their ears. The skin on the ears might be wrinkled with brown spots, while the skin on the face is tight, smooth and more even-toned. Celebrities want to keep their cosmetic procedures a secret, so after skin procedures they have exfoliating treatments and peels to the ears to reduce the appearance of sun damage.

Give your ears an “earcial”!

A great “earcial” treatment consists of exfoliating the ears with Renée Rouleau Micro Crystal Cream (concentrating on the lobes and the outer ears) and rinse well. Next, apply a few drops of Glycolic Serum 10% and leave on overnight. Repeat twice a week. Be sure to wear sunscreen (we love our Daily Protection SPF 30) every day on the ears. The result is visibly smoother and softer, less sun-damaged ears. Try a professional Ear Peel ($50) at the Renee Rouleau Skin Care Spas… Read more

Celebrity Skin Care Secret #4 from Renée Rouleau

In my 20+ years of being an esthetician, I have had the honor of working with celebrities (Melissa Rycroft, Jessica Simpson, Ashlee Simpson and Ali Landry, to name a few) who have trusted me to get their skin looking and feeling its best.

Secret #4 They stay out of the sun

The long-term career of female actors depends largely on how young and how good they look. They wish it wasn’t that way, but it is. The #1 reason why anyone will get a wrinkle is from sun damage so wearing an SPF moisturizer applied generously on the face and neck, 365 days a year, rain or shine, inside or out.

Marcia Cross, Madonna and Nicole Kidman are known for staying out of the sun. They wear hats, sunglasses and long sleeve shirts to keep their skin looking flawless. Madonna was recently photographed on vacation carrying around an umbrella to hide her skin from the sun. She knows the secret to keeping her flawless, porcelain skin is to avoid the sun… Read more

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