HOW TO WRINKLE-PROOF 

YOUR SKIN

WRINKLES are caused from Free Radical Damage, so you need to take Anti-Oxidants orally and you need to rub them on your skin. These are some of the best: Alpha-Lipoic Acid, CoQ10, Grapeseed Extract, Olive Leaf Extract, DMAE, Royal Jelly, Super Oxide Dismutase, Vitamins A, C, and E. Also, here are a few good cellular boosters to look for: Aloe Vera (Stimulates collagen synthesis up to 8 times), Citrus Bioflavanoids, Hyaluronic Acid, Peptides, Essential Fatty Acids (Linoleic and Linolenic), GAG’s, Amino Acids, and Collagen. Avoid these toxic ingredients: Propylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, BHT, DMDM Hydantoin, Triethanolamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, FD&C #’s (artificial colors), and artificial Fragrances.

WRINKLES are also caused by mal-nutrition. These foods are associated with aging: Cakes & Pastries, Cordials, Milk, Potatoes, Red Meat, Processed Meats, Soft Drinks, and Sugar. The top three foods that ERASES WRINKLES are: Prunes, Apples, and Tea. Other great wrinkle erasers are asparagus, celery, cherries, dried fruits, eggplant, eggs, fish, garlic, olives, onions, pears, grapes spinach, leeks, legumes, lima beans, melon, and nuts. And let’s not forget about my favorite anti-oxidant rich food: CHOCOLATE (70% cocoa or more)!!!

WRINKLES are also caused by dehydration. Your dermis is 70% water. In order to keep it hydrated so that your collagen-elastin network stays flexible keeping your skin supple and smooth, you have to drink lots of water. Not the kind from your faucet, either. That contains fluoride and that causes wrinkles. Drink only spring water or water from a highly sophisticated filtering system.

WRINKLES are caused by the sun, as if you didn’t already know that. Do I need to repeat the stats on skin cancer? I don’t think so. Let’s just get 15 minutes of sun a day to get our Vitamin D and be happy, because sunshine does help prevent depression.

WRINKLES are pushed into your face at night when you smush (is that a word) it in the pillow all night long. So sleep on your back. If you have to sleep on your side, make sure your face is not touching the pillow. And yes you need your beauty sleep. The Institute On Aging states that everyone has to have 7 to 8 hours of continuous sleep for the body to properly repair and renew itself.

FINALLY, WRINKLES are caused from simple neglect. How many of my customers wake up one day and realized they don’t have that 18 yr old skin anymore? You have to have a good skin care routine with of course products that aren’t full of chemicals and toxins. You wouldn’t eat a plastic apple even though it looked and even smelled good would you? So why would you use a bunch of man-made chemicals all over your face and expect them to work. Let’s use God’s nutrients and we know they will work. Please check out my web-site (hellogorgeouscosmetics.com) and click on Ten Minute Wrinkle Cure for the full description of my proven skin care routine, which is just 5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes at night. I know your face is worth just 10 minutes a day of your time, isn’t it? Morning 5 Minutes: STEP ONE: Exfoliate (Removes dead skin cells which accumulate during nightly cellular repair) STEP TWO: Balance (pH balance the skin with non-alcoholic toner) STEP THREE: Preserve (designed to preserve delicate eye area) STEP FOUR: Protect (Moisturizers should be designed for each skin type to protect from dehydration and sun damage.) Evening 5 Minutes: STEP ONE: Cleanse (Everyone has different needs when it comes to cleansing.) STEP TWO: Balance (It’s time to pH balance again with minerals and no alcohol.) STEP THREE: Preserve (Time to take care of those wrinkles around the eyes again.) STEP FOUR: Nourish (Antioxidants will nourish the skin during this crucial time.)

FALL FASHION FORECAST

This is my favorite time of year. I love this time of year: the colors, the smells, the temps, the festivals, etc. It’s a great Fashion Year. We looked at NEIMAN’S MAGNIFICENT SEVEN: Berry Colors, Satin, Lace, Sleek Shapes, Romantic Blouses, High Vamp Shoes, and Statement Jewelry. The HOT NEUTRAL color this year is GREY: Ash, Oyster, Pewter, Gunmetal, Steel, Platinum, or Charcoal. ARTSY Prints and PLAIDS are also popular with all the designers. Remember though, not everyone can wear plaids and some of those prints should have a young face attached above. JACKETS from long to short and Sweater Coats are hot, too! Skirts for fall are MID-CALF with a boot. Straight skirts are good to the knees. ACCESSORIES are all the rage and the easiest way to update your wardrobe: get a new belt, scarf, purse, and shoes and you’ve just created a BEAUTY BUNDLE that can be used with tons of outfits and you look like you just stepped off the runway. Must haves are BOOTS and TIGHTS this year. I’m not into ruffles but I just have to buy one of those feminine blouses this year. And finally, PANTS are not limited to one style: Skinny legs (for skinny people), full legged, high-waisted trousers, higher waisted jeans, and tuxedo pants are here.

COLOR CAPSULE

Hope you didn’t miss my demo on color capsules. But if you did here’s how to do one. First, color capsules can be made out of neutrals or your best colors. Neutrals for warm-skinned people would be black, brown, camel, ivory (off white), or tan. Neutrals for cool-skinned people would be black, grey (with all the shades mentioned above), and white. Warm colors to make capsules out of could be Turquoise, Red, Green, or Rust. Cool people could choose Purple, Cranberry, Royal Blue, or Pink.

Basically, the idea is to buy one outfit like a suit and then add blouses, pants, other skirts, vests, scarves, sweaters, other jackets, gauchos, and even jeans to create at least 10 outfits. Whenever you shop just remember what colors you are working on to extend your wardrobe and keep adding. You might make up to 15 or 20 different outfits that could take you all over Europe (if you got so lucky.) And don’t forget about those Beauty Bundles that can make a plain outfit go to Now and Wow instantly!!!!!

80/20 RULE

Someone said that we wear 20% of our clothes 80% of the time. That is probably true. But let me tell you a secret to extending your wardrobe and never wear the same thing twice in a year (well almost.) Buy 20% of your wardrobe in bottoms: pants and skirts. Buy 80% of your wardrobe in tops: vests, blouses, sweaters, jackets, shells, tubes, knit tops, etc. Getting the idea? Keep your bottoms simple, classic, and neutral and tops could be endless. You could probably wear the same pants all week and a different top each day and no one would ever know. Happy shopping girls!!!!!

FALL FACES

Red lips are back from rosy wines to raspberry hues. Eyeshadow is back, too. For the last two years while we’ve been in Europe, I’ve noticed their use of color on the eyes. Colors that matched their outfits! Well, its finally gotten here. Popart shadow to Kittenesh eyes like Bardot and Taylor’s Cleopatra are here again. Gold and Silver shadows are hot and bold eyeliner is back.

The face is flawless with the Photo-Finish Makeup made with the New Minerals. Not overly powdered, but not shiny either. You just have to see it to believe it.