Myth Busters: The Truth About Lip Lines

Myth: Lip Lines are Caused by Smoking While it’s absolutely true that smoking causes lip lines around the mouth over time, they aren’t the only culprit.  And you can’t assume a person has been or is a smoker just because his or her lips are fringed with fine lines. Sucking from a straw or running a kissing booth will lead to accelerated lip lines just like smoking. This is caused by the continual mechanical motion of pursing the lips.  So whether or not you smoke, minimizing the motions of the muscles around the mouth is the best way to avoid those lines. Because as we like to say ... the best wrinkle is the one you never get.

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Skinpact Spotlight

Sunscreen Time Machine Time stood sideways this week as we celebrated Leap Day. Having this day only once every four years seems to throw many people for a loop, especially those of us celebrating a Leap Day birthday. Although there's no way to genetically age one year for every four we live ... there are ways to look it. Tune in to this week's webisode of Skinpact News, "Sunscreen Time Machine," to hear from Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields on how you can slow down the aging process. Watch more Skinpact News webisodes on the Rodan + Fields Facebook page.

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Face it ... Fads Fade

Face it ... Fads Fade While neon colors, polka dots and strategically-placed cutouts may be the look of the moment (although certainly not all in the same outfit), the one thing we know for sure is that tomorrow you’ll be told to toss them out and opt for something … different. So when it comes to creating that classic, timeless look most people turn to the tried and true Little Black Dress (LBD). But what most people don’t realize is that the same goes for skincare. When it comes to creating lasting, natural-looking, real results, the best solution is often in turning to tried and true ingredients. And that’s why at Rodan + Fields®, our philosophy is to combine clinically-proven and time-tested classic ingredients with scientific discoveries that truly deliver. Think of us as a LBD for your skin ... because great skin is always in style. And when it comes to results, the proof is truly in the pudding. We don’t just tell you about the results, we show you. Take a look at these pictures from real Rodan + Fields Customers. To learn more about how to achieve these results, tune in to Derm RF this month. You’ll learn the real facts about fads and how to increase your skincare savvy. And if you’re willing to embarrass yourself by sharing your personal trend tragedy, we’ll reward you with the lasting gift of great skin. Sincerely, Your Derm RF Support Team

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I love having an RN on staff!

Introducing Coffee with Nurse Mary by Mary Radford, RN Tune in to our newest webisode, Coffee with Nurse Mary, for advice on your journey to great skin … all in the time you could drink a cup of coffee.

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Get the Perfect Pucker!

Kiss and Tell Whether you're looking forward to a tender kiss or a sizzling smooch, nothing says "Happy Valentine's Day" more than a kiss. Tune in to the newest webisode of Skinpact News "Kiss and Tell," for tips on getting a perfect pucker from Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, just in time to celebrate St. Valentine. Watch more Skinpact News webisodes on the Rodan + Fields Facebook page.

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MythBusters: A Pore is a Door

New post on Derm RF Myth Busters by Derm RF   Myth: a Pore Is a Door Contrary to the popular teen myth, a splash of cold water cannot close your pores. Pores are not doors that can be opened or closed and their size doesn’t change. But their appearance can. Pores that are filled with dirt, debris and bacteria certainly look bigger because they’re more noticeable. Minimizing the appearance of pores is best done with skincare containing hydroxy acids to stop dead cells from accumulating inside the pores, kaolin clay to tighten, and advanced peptides to maintain skin firmness.

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What's the Point of Sunscreen When It's Snowing?

Common Questions by Mary Radford, RN   I’m using the ANTI-AGE Regimen as directed and my skin has recently become dry and a little flaky. Should I stop using the Daily Cleansing Mask? Skin and skincare needs change over time. Dryness could be the results of a few things: changes in diet, hydration, weather or activity levels. The ANTI-AGE Regimen helps to increase cell turnover. As new cells push up toward the skin's surface, the old cells are forced to fall off and unfortunately some cells won't let go. As a result, skin appears dry and flaky. We suggest that you gently massage the ENHANCEMENTS Micro-Dermabrasion Paste on wet skin one to three times a week as tolerated in place of the ANTI-AGE Daily Cleansing Mask to lift off flaky skin. If your skin still feels dry, we recommend applying ESSENTIALS Moisturize with Melaslow several times a day, as needed.   My sister told me to wear sunscreen in the winter but it’s snowing and cloudy—what’s the point? The aging rays of the sun, UVA rays, are present 365 days a year, rain or shine, sunup to sundown. They are as strong at 7 a.m. as they are at noon and even 7 p.m.  They are so powerful they can penetrate clouds, rain, snow, glass, some plastics and clothing (especially loose cotton weaves and wet fabrics). UVA rays destroy our collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging over time. UVA rays also stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in “liver spots” on the face, hands and chest—a true hallmark of aged skin. Take your sister’s advice and protect your skin year-round with a Rodan + Fields broad spectrum sunscreen that is designed for your skin type every morning before you leave the house, and reapply throughout the day.

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