Rethink the Ink

Rethink the Ink The enthusiasm for Stieg Larsson’s “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” is doing more than simply entertain— intriguing heroine Lisbeth Salander is also promoting a dangerous trend … tattoos. While Lisbeth may make hacking computers and sporting tattoos look cool, there’s more to the story than meets the eye. Tune into this week’s webisode of Skinpact News, “Rethink the Ink” for insights from Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields on why you may want to opt for alternative forms of self-expression. Watch more Skinpact News webisodes on the Rodan + Fields Facebook page. Derm RF | December 23, 2011 at 12:11 am | Categories: Skinpact Spotlight | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-vC

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Winter is here, but it doesn't have to mean dry skin ...

In the winter, we turn up the thermostat in our homes which removes humidity from the air and causes dehydration of our skin. We also wear more clothing, which can wick moisture from the surface of the skin. Dry skin is thinner, more fragile and has less of a protective barrier. Once the skin’s barrier is compromised, moisture loss continues and the skin is vulnerable to the entrance of irritants and infections, often leading to a red, itchy rash.

Take a warm (not hot bath) and apply ESSENTIALS Daily Body Moisturizer after patting the skin dry to tackle body moisturization in a whole new way. Featuring RF-Dcell technology, Daily Body Moisturizer prolongs the lifespan of healthy cells so skin is more resilient to the climate-induced stressors that cause skin to feel dry, tight and uncomfortable.  RF-Dcell acts almost like “psychotherapy for skin,” calming frenzied cells down, normalizing the rate of cell maturation and in the end, making skin function more efficiently. The result: skin is able to retain moisture and remain comfortable when challenged by climate and other environmental aggressors.

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Does Your Lip Balm Do All This?

Popular lip balms will simply coat the lips and when it wears off, you’re back to where you started. Treating lips with ANTI-AGE Lip Renewing Serum nightly helps to restore definition and keeps lips looking naturally full and youthful. Used nightly, each mono-dose capsule helps lips retain natural moisturizing factors, smooths lip texture, reduces the appearance of lip wrinkles, and provides protective antioxidant benefits.  The result is fuller, firmer, smoother, hydrated and more defined-looking lips.

For maintenance during the day use ESSENTIALS Lip Shield SPF 25.  This hydrating lip balm soothes, softens and protects lips from the aging and burning effects of the sun with SHIELDrf, an exclusive complex of stabilized avobenzone and antioxidant/anti-inflammatory colorless carotenoids for effective UVA sunscreen protection. It also conditions lips with collagen-stimulating peptides to smooth lip texture, lipid molecules for long-term moisturization and dimethicone to protect the delicate moisture barrier. Vitamins A, C and E provide antioxidant protection, while shea butter, avocado and sunflower seed oil hydrate and moisturize.

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Skinpact Spotlight: The Anti-Age Diet

Skinpact Spotlight by Derm RF The Anti-Age Diet With Thanksgiving feasts under our belts (literally), the holiday season is kicking into high gear. As you start planning your next holiday festivities and start brainstorming your 2012 Resolutions, don't miss tips on how you can kill two birds with one stone ... by incorporating foods that will satisfy holiday guests and turn back the hands of time. Check out this week's webisode of Skinpact News: "The Anti-Age Diet" for insight from Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields on how to eat your way to younger looking skin. Watch more Skinpact News webisodes on the Rodan + Fields Facebook page. Derm RF | December 15, 2011 at 10:23 pm | Categories: Skinpact Spotlight | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-vf

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Technology I Love ...

Ingredients of the Month by Derm RF   RFp3 Life happens, and despite our best intentions and efforts, triggers can sneak through, causing physical and emotional stress which can manifest itself as skin that appears irritated or inflamed. RFp3, an exclusive combination of two peptides—Skin Soothing Peptide and Skin Detoxifying Peptide— and a protease inhibitor, stops the inflammatory cascade by interrupting the “domino” fall midstream. Don’t let your appearance add to your stress, look for RFp3 in SOOTHE Sensitive Skin Treatment and ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20.   RF COLD FISSION™ When your skin is dry, tight and uncomfortable, it is natural to reach for a moisturizer to relive the dryness and soothe your skin. However, most moisturizers derive their creamy, rich consistencies from emulsifiers such as PEG and stearic acid, which while fine for most people, can be problematic for sensitive skin. RF COLD FISSION™ is a patent-pending technology that utilizes a mechanical process, rather than emulsifiers, to create rich, hydrating, barrier-repairing moisturizers, making it the perfect partner for sensitive skin. Now you can soothe and hydrate without irritation. You’ll find RF COLD FISSION™ technology in SOOTHE Moisture Replenishing Cream. Derm RF | November 29, 2011 at 1:12 am | Categories: Ingredients of the Month | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-uv

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Good News for the Holiday ... There Are a Few Quick Fixes!

Myth: There aren’t any quick fixes when it comes to Skincare Whether you’re hoping  for a kiss under the mistletoe or just getting camera-ready for holiday photos, there are small steps you can take weeks and days before the big moment to look your best. If you have 12 days: Assume the worst and plan for the best. Meaning, if you have occasional sensitive skin peaks or the predictable acne valley, start your treatment regimen before your visual symptoms start. This will keep your skin happy and healthy looking. If you have three days: Add in some gentle exfoliation to lighten and brighten skin. Keep skin moisturized and apply an eye cream daily with optical brighteners to keep the eye area bright and luminous. And for an emergency pimple fix, here’s what we recommend: 1.              Apply ice buffered by a napkin for 10 to 15 minutes to reduce redness and telltale swelling. 2.              Cleanse and apply a treatment lotion containing sulfur, which can be purchased without a prescription. Sulfur helps to unplug pores and shrink swelling. 3.              Follow with a product containing 1% hydrocortisone or benzoyl peroxide (both are available over the counter) to keep pores freer and cleaner. 4.              Apply a thin layer of a medicated concealer. 5.              If time permits, get a cortisone shot from your dermatologist. The results can be miraculous. So, as the days tick down toward the big event, rest assured you’ll be able to handle any skincare emergency that comes your way. Derm RF | December 13, 2011 at 7:23 pm | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-v9

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Feeling a Little Dry This Winter? Don't do this ...

Habits that Haunt by Derm RF The Best Way to Fight Dryness is with H2O If you’re upping your skin’s water supply with frequent spritzing as a way to increase moisture, you may be creating a problem instead of solving one. Unless you apply a barrier-repairing moisturizer (one which contains dimethicone, glycerin or hyaluronic acid) immediately after spritzing, you’ll actually dry out skin because as water evaporates it draws moisture away from all layers of your skin. Feel the need to spritz? Just follow with lightly patting damp skin with a great moisturizer. Not only will you improve hydration over the long haul, you’ll get an immediately refreshed and youthful glow. Derm RF | November 16, 2011 at 11:48 pm | Categories: Habits that Haunt | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-tT

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Are you Sensitive & Oily?

Common Questions  by Mary Radford, RN I'm concerned that the SOOTHE Moisture Replenishing Cream will be too much for my oily skin. Because sensitive skin is often dry and irritated, the barrier function is weakened, which in turn causes the skin to become even more damaged. SOOTHE Moisture Replenishing Cream is formulated to nurture and protect sensitive reactive skin by replenishing skin's natural moisturizing factors as it smoothes, hydrates and nourishes. However, if your skin is excessively oily, use SOOTHE Gentle Cream Wash, apply Sensitive Skin Treatment and layer the Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 in the morning. Blot shine away with UNBLEMISH Blot Papers throughout the day. In the evening, cleanse with SOOTHE Gentle Cream Wash, follow with Sensitive Skin Treatment and apply Moisture Replenishing Cream as the last step  Will SOOTHE Moisture Replenishing Cream cause my skin to breakout? Acne is triggered by stress, hormonal changes, mechanical friction, bacteria or a change in medications. SOOTHE is formulated for hyper-irritable skin to help calm and is less likely to react adversely to your skin, however, if your skin is prone to breakouts, refer to the Solution Tool to discover how the doctors combine the UNBLEMISH Regimen with the SOOTHE Regimen. Mary Radford, RN | November 11, 2011 at 10:13 pm | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-tN

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The Doctor is In . Battling Seasonal Sensitivity

The Doctor is In … Battling Seasonal Sensitivity  by Dr. Katie Rodan By Dr. Katie Rodan It seems the effects of the economic crisis know no bounds. Wearing your heart on your sleeve is one thing, but wearing the economy on your epidermis in the form of sallow, dull and dry skin is quite another. But while we don’t yet have a solution to the debt crisis, real estate bust or Wall Street’s indiscretions, it turns out we can address some of the symptoms ... when it comes to skin, that is. Take the following example: A month or so ago, a young man in his late twenties came into my office with a skin condition characterized by itchy patches of red, scaly and flaking skin. A successful investment banker, he had survived three previous layoffs, but was recently let go during a fourth layoff. After leaving New York and returning to his home state of California, the stress and climate change caused his sensitive skin and mild eczema to flare up into a painful and embarrassing condition. With confidence and job prospects low, his stress increased and his conditioned worsened. I recommended he use the SOOTHE Regimen for sensitive, irritated skin and facial redness twice daily and set an appointment for three weeks later. When he returned, his skin was clear and his outlook was significantly improved. It turns out that although his condition was a symptom of his problem, the solution to solving his problem started with a soothing solution for his symptoms! Dr. Katie Rodan | November 22, 2011 at 12:56 am | Categories: The Doctor is In | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-u0

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Myths about Sensitive Skin

Myth Busters by Derm RF Sensitivity is Only for the Fairest of Us All Just because our fair-skinned friends blush and flush more visibly than the rest of us, doesn’t mean they have the corner on the sensitive skin market. Fortunately or unfortunately, sensitive skin picks no favorites and even when it doesn’t show, it tells and lets us know we have it in the form of stinging, burning, itching and general discomfort. While redness is more visible in fair skinned complexions, sensitive skin is equally prevalent in all races, genders and ethnicities. And although differences in skin tone may mask the obvious signs, the solution for all is one and the same. Look for a regimen that shields against the biological and environmental aggressors that can trigger inflammation, helps fortify skin’s natural moisture barrier, calms visible redness, and reduces irritation so that you can take comfort in having a healthy-looking complexion every day. Derm RF | November 24, 2011 at 10:03 am | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-uc

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Tips for Sensitive Skin

Common Questions by Mary Radford, RN Sunscreen irritates my sensitive skin. Can I skip this step? People with sensitive skin need to be especially diligent about sun protection because sun exposure can trigger sensitive skin. SOOTHE Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains only mineral-based sunscreen ingredients (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) that deflect the sun’s rays, keeping the skin’s surface cooler to minimize the appearance of facial redness.  Additionally, by deflecting the sun’s rays, fewer free radicals can reach the skin, which is another one of the triggers sensitive skin want to stay away from. SOOTHE Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 is a lightweight formula free of chemical sunscreens, fragrances, dyes or alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin.  It conditions skin with panthenol and glycerin, protects skin’s natural barrier with dimethicone and provides natural anti-irritant, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits with vitamin E and licorice root extract. My skin is less red and irritated. Now what should I do? The biggest mistake Customers make is stopping the regimen at the first sign of improvement. The secret to great skin is consistent care. Continue using SOOTHE Regimen to treat and help prevent sensitive, irritated skin and facial redness and consider including additional products, such as ANTI-AGE Multi-Function Eye Cream and Night Recovery Cream. If you wish to address other skin issues such as lines and wrinkles, dullness and dark marks or blemishes and post-acne marks, utilize the Solution Tool located on your Consultant's Personal Website. Before transitioning to a new product, we recommend patch testing the new product on your jaw line. Mary Radford, RN | November 25, 2011 at 11:06 am | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-uh

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Sensitive Skin & Rosacea

Common Questions by Mary Radford, RN   What are some triggers of sensitive skin? Seventy percent of Americans report having "sensitive skin". A small percentage of sufferers have are genetically predisposed to having sensitive skin throughout their lives. The majority, however, acquire it from repeated exposure to environmental or lifestyle tripwires. Predisposition for sensitivity can make skin more vulnerable to the effects of stress, climate change, pollution, smoke, smog, sun exposure, friction or just plain old product overload. Even those whose skin is usually calm throughout the rest of the year frequently experience bouts of seasonal sensitivity during the dryer, harsher, winter months. The SOOTHE Regimen helps to interrupt the inflammatory cascade, strengthens skin's natural moisture barrier, calms redness and reduces irritation so that you can take comfort in having a healthy-looking, luminous complexion every day.   What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a common condition in which the blood vessels of the skin dilate and constrict very easily in response to a whole variety of stimuli, including spicy food, alcohol, embarrassment, heat, sunlight and menopause. Women are more than three times as likely as men to exhibit it, although the symptoms are often more pronounced and severe in men. This chronic skin condition is characterized by intense and frequent flushing or blotchy redness, the appearance of broken blood vessels on the cheeks, chin and nose and, in some cases, acne-like pimples. Although there are no over-the-counter medicines approved for treating rosacea, choosing skincare products that are formulated for hyper-irritable skin may help keep skin calm and less likely to react adversely. Mary Radford, RN | November 18, 2011 at 10:30 am | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-tW

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Introducing Our Soothe Regimen for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin Beware by Derm RF You’re a reasonable person, right? You roll with the punches and can handle most of what comes your way. So why does your skin get hot and bothered at the slightest change in the weather or routine? Don’t worry … you’re not alone. If everyone with sensitive skin held hands, they would circle the globe eight times. Whether you’re genetically prone to sensitivity or it comes from external aggressors (i.e., weather, skincare products, stress, etc.), the problem is caused by a weakening of the skin’s protective barrier. And once the barrier breakdown starts, skin becomes even more susceptible to aggravating insult. The good news is that you can defend against sensitivity. Tune in to Derm RF this month for ways to outwit your skin’s sensitive side, win the battles and avoid the war so you can look your best this holiday season and beyond.

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No harm done, right?

Myth Busters by Derm RF   UV Manicure Mania A minute here.  A minute there. Drying your nails under a UV lamp is only a few minutes a couple of times a month … no harm done, right? Wrong. While your manicurist will assure you otherwise, the truth is, UV damage is cumulative, and whether from a UV lamp or the sun, damaging just the same. And you’ll find the effects on your skin and health will be even longer lasting than your favorite shellac. But the good news is there are ways to safely indulge in the famous two-week manicure. Simply apply an effective UVA/UVB SPF to the tops of your hands before placing your hands in the UV dryer and enjoy your manicure guilt-free.

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Don't Forget Your Neck!

Habits that Haunt by Derm RF   Stopping Short: The Chin’s the Limit When you deny your neck, chest and hands the same protection and pampering you offer your face daily, you inadvertently create a side-by-side comparison of good versus bad skincare habits. And having a youthful face sitting on top of a leathered chest is just bad marketing. As you head to the bathroom tomorrow morning, remember—your décolletage and hands deserve the same care and consistency as your face. Always extend your skincare down past your face to your neck, chest and hands daily.

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The Doctor is In . Turning Back the Hands of Time

New post on Derm RF The Doctor is In … Turning Back the Hands of Time by Dr. Kathy Fields By Dr. Kathy Fields They say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. And when it comes to preventing the appearance of aging hands, this maxim couldn’t be more true. The reality is, while corrective therapies and treatments are available, results are harder to achieve and less of a sure thing than the proverbial ounce or two of good old-fashioned prevention. Unlike the dramatic results we see from invasive procedures on our faces and other parts of our bodies, restoring youthfulness to hands through lasers and injectables is a hard sell.  Skin on the hands is thinner and there is less fat pad to work with so treatments require multiple visits, are extremely expensive and very uncomfortable. The cost and time commitment scare most people away … so they are left with scary hands. The most effective method for prevention and correction is consistent, daily adherence to a topical anti-aging regimen. An effective anti-aging hand treatment should include proven ingredients to increase collagen and improve smoothness and thickness, and sunscreens to protect against wrinkles and discolorations caused by the sun. So not only should you make hand care a part of your daily and nightly routine, you should keep your anti-aging hand products “handy” at the office and in your purse or car so you can make hand care a lasting habit with long-term results.

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Spotlight on Skincare Success

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SPF in My Makeup

Common Questions Mary Radford, RN | September 24, 2011 at 2:25 am | Categories: Common Questions | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-sf

 

I wear an SPF 20 foundation makeup.  Is this enough sun protection?

Although including a sunscreen in the foundation is a good idea, this may not be adequate sun protection for several reasons.

1) Do you have the right kind of sunscreen? The Sunburn Protection Factor (SPF) indicates a product’s ability to reduce the effect of the UVB burning rays—the rays that signal us when we have had too much sun with redness, burning and stinging. However, SPFs do not guard against UVA aging rays that break down collagen and elastin, stimulate excess pigment, and damage cells leading to cancer. Ask if the sunscreen is broad-spectrum.

2) More important, are you using enough? For best protection, use a teaspoon for the face and an ounce for the body every morning and reapply every two to three hours when exposed to daylight. Not using enough broad-spectrum sunscreen often enough results in skin damage. At Rodan + Fields, we understand that it is difficult to reapply foundation several times a day for adequate coverage so we recommend beginning your day with a broad-spectrum sunscreen then layering your makeup over that. For a sunscreen on the go, we recommend the ENHANCEMENTS Mineral Peptides SPF 20 which contains Zinc Oxide and Titanium that protect against most burning and aging rays.

 

My son is getting married in 10 weeks and my husband’s skin looks like an old leather shoe. How can I get his face back in shape so that he looks like the father –not grandfather of the groom?

Rodan + Fields REVERSE is a complete skincare system that combines prescription medicines at non-prescription strength with active cosmetic ingredients to repair and protect hyper-pigmented, sun-damaged skin. By combining the right ingredients, in the right formulations and in the right order, the regimen:

· Lightens excessive darkness, brown spots and uneven pigment.

· Brightens dull skin, improves tone and texture, and boosts skin's radiance.

· Exfoliates skin to remove complexion-dulling dead skin cells and smooth texture.

· Protects against future sun damage with broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen.

Over weeks to months, skin will look progressively more healthy and clear of dark marks.

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[New post] Muth Busters

Muth Busters   Fading Away If you think autumn means accepting a ghostlike pallor, don’t give up your glow. The end of summer doesn’t have to mean the fall of your tan. With modern advances in sunless tanners, it is possible to fake that healthy, vital glow you love about your skin all year long. As temperatures fall, apply a foaming sunless tanner for an even application whenever you feel the need to warm up your appearance and your attitude. Derm RF | September 28, 2011 at 1:08 am | Categories: Myth Busters | URL: http://wp.me/pMnJi-sk

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