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Can Chewing Gum Cause Wrinkles?

Renée Rouleau — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:00:10 +0000

It’s a fact that wrinkles are caused from the wear and tear of repetitive facial movements. But did you know it is the simple, everyday things we do that can cause the most damage? Every time you smile and talk you are breaking down elasticity around your mouth; every time you squint you are wearing down the delicate skin around the eyes; every time you smoke, the consistent pursing can accelerate the appearance of wrinkles. Now obviously talking and smiling are expected but the movements you make when chewing gum can unnecessarily accelerate a breakdown of elasticity of skin, resulting in loss of tone in the mouth area.

An ounce of prevention can prevent a visit to the plastic surgeon, so before you break open that next pack of chewing gum, consider the potential increase in skin wear and tear…

Skin Tip: Avoid drinking out of straws, too. If you’re concerned about lines and wrinkles, try drinking directly from the glass. Save that expression for kissing!

Read: Do you have smoker’s lines, but you’ve never smoked?

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It’s National Skin Care Awareness Month!

Renée Rouleau — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:00:18 +0000

In 1995, I created National Skin Care Awareness Month because as a skin care expert and esthetician working with clients, I saw a real need for consumers wanting truthful, accurate and no-nonsense information about how to care for their skin. Consumers are confused! I know people try their best to stay informed, but there’s so much information and misinformation to sort through—it’s enough to make your head spin. I believe skin care products are not the only answer to solving skin care problems: diet, lifestyle choices, and habits have a lot to do with how your skin will behave and look. It is my mission to use my almost 25 years of hands-on experience working with skin to share with you what I know to be true so you can have healthy, beautiful and glowing skin.

Through my popular skin care blog, Facebook, Twitter, e-newsletters (sign up here), videos, You Tube channel, TV and my spas, I have many, many places for which I can spread the message to all those who seek a good skin care education…

So for the month of September, in honor of National Skin Care Awareness Month, I will be spreading my skin care advice and expertise even further with TV appearances. Stay tuned!

Read: Skin Tips, Tricks and Myths—That You Need to Know! You can also download a free PDF here to print up, share with friends in the office or to distribute however you’d like. Enjoy!

And as always, we’re here to assist you with your skin. Email us anytime!

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Skin Makeover Tip #10: Practice Self-Acceptance

Renée Rouleau — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:36 +0000

You have to remember that we all have to deal with the genetic cards we’ve been dealt. For example, some people are going to be prone to a weakened elasticity in the under eye area (the polite way to say “bags”). All the eye creams in the world will not tighten that up. Rosacea, a skin disorder resulting in redness is also troublesome and cannot be “cured” but controlled. And the same goes for acne. The goal is to control skin conditions using good products and practicing good skin care habits to prevent the symptoms from getting worse. You are beautiful!

Read: How will your skin age?

Read: Can observing how your mother’s skin ages be a predictor?

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Skin Makeover Tip #9: Eat a Healthy Diet

Renée Rouleau — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:44 +0000

What you put in your body can negatively or positively affect your skin.

How do these rate?

-Dairy: Breakouts, especially those that are cyst-like in the chin and jaw line area, most often are related to too much ice cream, yogurt, milk and cheese. Try cutting back and watch your skin clear up! Try Renée Rouleau Anti-Cyst Treatment for hard, sore cystic breakouts.

-Alcohol: It leads to under eye and skin puffiness, as well as dehydrated skin. For every alcoholic drink, follow it with a 4-8 oz. glass of water.
-High salt foods: Avoid high salt foods, like Chinese, especially the day before a special occasions – it can lead to skin and under eye puffiness…

Eat lots of these…
-Food with color (not from dyes): The more color we eat, the greater variety of antioxidants and nutrients we obtain from our foods. Berries, yellow squash, spinach, oranges, and red apples are all good choices.

-Avocados: These great little packages of green contain something called glutathione, one of the body’s master antioxidants. Great for anti-aging.

-Fish: The best fish to eat is cold-water fish. Include sardines, tuna, mackerel, cod, herring, and trout as well. All of these have the best essential fats for smoother, more moisturized skin, increased energy, and improved immunity and all are very beneficial for your heart.

Skin Makeover Tip #8: Get Regular Professional Facials

Renée Rouleau — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:00:25 +0000

Using a good skin care regimen at home is a necessity, but regular professional facials every 4-8 weeks can dramatically improve the results of your skin. It’s recommended to change up the types of facials regularly depending on the season or how your skin is behaving. Example: Vitamin C antioxidant facials are great during the summer to reduce aging from the sun, while exfoliating facials work well during the winter months to remove dryness caused from the heat in the house.

Read: Why skin care products can only do so much

See skin makeover tip #9 tomorrow!

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Skin Makeover Tip #7: Go Through a Series of Light Chemical Peels

Renée Rouleau — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:42 +0000

Most skin types can benefit from light chemical peels. There are many different types of peels available depending on your skin concern. Deep chemical peels are usually only performed once, but the side effects are great causing you to hibernate for a week in the house. A series of lighter chemical peels will offer you not only minimal downtime, but you’ll get a better result by treating the skin several times with the exfoliation they provide.

Renée Rouleau Skin Care Spas offer a Skin Repair Program and an Acne Repair Program. It’s a series of peels and repair treatments performed once a week for six weeks to smooth and even out the skin tone. Read about our corrective skin peel services here…

Read: What’s the deal with chemical peels?

But like with anything, moderation is key. You never want to over-exfoliate as you’ll damage your skin. Read: Are laser treatments and chemical peels damaging your skin?

You can also give your skin a peel at home with Renée Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel!

See skin makeover tip #8 tomorrow!

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