I'm seeing signs of aging in my 20's, are you?

I love my busy life of Owning and Operating a Boutique/Salon, Writing a beauty Blog, Keeping fit, Shopping and having a social life!

However, the past 4 years of this BUSY, BUSY life style have definitely paid a toll on my skin - WRINKLES!

As most of you are aware I recently celebrated my 25th Birthday! At the age of 25, is it normal to have deep wrinkles and dark circles under your eyes?

Lift Cosmetics has a Line of Alpha Hyrdroxy Skin Care but we haven't yet come out with an Eye Cream...

*For the past 2 years I have been using Lancome's 'Primordiale Eye,' I really liked it, and thought it was working well, but eventually I developed some sort of allergy to the product - It was causing some serious stinging and major redness - RED FLAG! I stopped using it immediately and started a hunt for something new!

I was sent a new Product called "Firm" to sample...

*It is an Oil-Free, Face & Eye Serum!

Here's what I looked like before use - no make-up! (YUCK)

Here's what I looked like after 1 week of use....

I can see a HUGE improvement in the colour and wrinkles in such a short period of use! I can't wait to see how I'm looking after a month of using "FIRM." After 2-4 Months I should see major changes, "firmer, smoother, and more radiant" skin.

*Dark Under eye circles due to:

A) Overproduction of melanin (the same pigment in your hair shaft) - hereditary

B) Poor blood circulation & the break down of the capillary walls

C) Gathering of Blood & inflammation under the eyes 

D) Thinning of the skin under the eyes. 

*Wrinkles due to : 

A) Aging

B) Sun damage

C) Poor elasticity. 

*Puffiness due to:

A) Fluid trapped under the eye - usually worst in the morning! It is temporary and can be caused by alcohol, salty foods or tears the night before.

What do you use?? Would you be interested in Trying this Product?  

I'm thinking about bringing it to the Lift Shelves...

Let me know!

Xo

Beauty Sleep... ZZZzzzZZZzzz

I usually give you a little Gossip Sesh from my weekend on Tuesday's... 

But this weekend I didn't do much!

I made it a goal to NOT schedule myself with so many social events; I was in desperate need for some down time!

So, my weekend consisted of SLEEP!

*Beauty Sleep*

To be exact, 15hrs straight of uninterrupted quality shut eye!

When I woke, I felt incredibly disoriented but I was LOOKING GOOD!

My Dad used to tuck me into bed every night, as a kid, and he would say: "Goodnight Kitty Cat, get some good Beauty Sleep."

I really never thought too much about what that meant, until right now! 

Do you know the true benefits of a GOOD night's sleep and why it's called BEAUTY sleep?

Here's the science behind it:

• LOGIC: Laying down changes the effects of the force of gravity on your face and neck. Your facial muscles need a break just like the rest of your body. By laying down/sleeping you are giving your skin and facial muscles a chance to be relatively still and without expression - Making repetitive facial expressions is the number one contributor to wrinkles and fine lines.  (Ever seen what your face looks like laying down? Everything looks different - look specifically at your eye-brows. Tip: Always have your brow's shaped - waxed, threaded etc. sitting upright.)
• FACT: When we are asleep the entire body perspires more. This moisture helps to smooth wrinkles and is considered a natural skin treatment.
• FACT: We typically experience a surge in growth hormones while sleeping. The secretion of growth hormones helps to repair and rebuild body tissues like muscle and bone. But it's really called BEAUTY SLEEP because many of the body’s cells increase in production and slow the breakdown of proteins during deep sleep. Proteins are needed for cell growth and repair of damage from stress and ultraviolet rays.

Most importantly; Stress harms the body's ability to repair itself. Sleep deprivation applies stress to the body and leads to an unhealthy appearance.

So ladies, GET A GOOD NIGHT SLEEP, EVERY NIGHT and try sleeping on your back to avoid facial wrinkles from your pillow.

Xo

How Many Hours of Sleep do You get each Night?