Stem Cells And Snail Mucus, Bizzaire Skincare Ingredients That Really Work

 

 

As a beauty editor, it is my job to stay on top of all things BEAUTYful, especially in the skincare and aesthetic industry. This niche is one of my favorites for advancements in skincare, whether with at-home skincare gadgets, cosmetic treatments, or cutting-edge skincare ingredients.

And today, I am going to be talking about two buzz-worthy and slightly bizarre skincare ingredients that have intrigued me. One is stem cells, and the other is snail mucus, aka snail mucin. Now I know the first thought to many when you hear this is the thought of some crazy horror movie. But there is nothing scary here.

For this post, I partnered up with Glowyskin.Care to try out some Shidoa skincare products that included these two buzziest skincare ingredients.

So, if you want to find out why you need to add snail slime and stem cells to your skincare routine, continue reading about "Stem Cells And Snail Mucus, Advanced Skincare Ingredients And How They Work"

Snail Slime Has Slid Into Skincare
Snail mucus, also known as snail mucin, is one of the most trusted skincare ingredients in the K-beauty world. And while there may be an initial yuck factor involved, you will soon be sure to get over that when you hear about all of the tremendous anti-aging benefits that snail mucin can offer.

What The Heck Is Snail Mucin, And Where Does It Come From
Snail slime began with the ancient Greeks and was later rediscovered by Chilean farmers who noticed their hands were softer after touching snail secretion. So what the heck is slithering skincare substance? Simply put, it’s the excretion that snails naturally create to protect themselves. It's made up of properties like glycoproteins, glycolic acid, and hyaluronic acid all of which have long-documented benefits for the skin. And no worries, there are various “cruelty-free” methods of snail production and slime extraction, making it widely acceptable in the skincare industry.

The Many Benefits Of Snail Mucin For The Skin
This powerful ingredient is a multitasker skincare ingredient. It can do so much, all while helping your other skincare ingredients to penetrate the skin further. See some of the many benefits of snail slime for the skin below.

Snail Mucin Promotes Collagen Production: Snail mucin is secreted when the snail feels stressed. It consists of natural growth factors meant to repair and protect by triggering collagen production and new cell growth.

Snail Mucin Moisturizes The Skin: Fitting the name, snail slime is highly moisturizing and is fantastic at repairing damaged, dehydrated skin.

Snail Mucin Soothes Skin Irritation: Snail secretion contains Allantoin, a healing component that calms and smooths the skin while stimulating cell regeneration.

Snail Mucin Is Enriched With Vitamins, Minerals, And Antioxidants: Microfiltrate snail slime contains peptides, which are great at aiding in collagen production while minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. It also includes antioxidants such as vitamins A and E, which are a must to helping restore the skin from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.

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So Where Can I Find Skincare Products With Microfiltrate Snail Slime
As mentioned earlier, I partnered up with Glowyskin.Care to try out some of their Shidoa skincare products. If you're looking to use snail mucin as a multi-purpose anti-ager, try Shidoa Snail & Hyaluronic Face Cream. This product contains other well-known active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid- a star skincare ingredient naturally occurring in the human body.

Hyaluronic acid attracts up to 1000 times its weight in moisture; add that to the snail slime, and you are in for an ultra-moisturizing treatment that helps to keep skin hydrated, plump, and more radiant. It even visibly softens fine lines and wrinkles without breaking the bank.

Stem Cells For Younger Looking Skin
Yep, this is another brilliant, must-have skincare ingredient that dermatologists have raved about for years for antiaging.  But no worries, unlike stem cells used to treat medical issues, you will not be rubbing someone's stem cells on your face, as the stem cells I am talking about are derived from plants.

Similar to human stem cells, plant stem cells contain proteins and amino acids, two powerhouse ingredients for skin rejuvenation. And according to  Dr. Michele Green, board-certified dermatologist, stem cells naturally have antioxidant properties that nourish skin cells, promoting cell turnover and increasing collagen production and elastin.  

If there is a magic potion that can delay skin aging and protect it from further damage, it is a powerful antioxidant. Not only are they super anti-inflammatory, but they’re also excellent at neutralizing, repairing, and preventing free radical damage (the number one cause for premature aging).

How To Incorporate Stem Cells Into Your Skincare Routine
Now that you understand how stem cells and antioxidants can serve as a line of defense against free radical damage, it's time to start guarding your skin with some stem cell skincare products like Shidoa Stem Cell Face Cream.

This face cream is excellent at protecting your face from external factors and creates a more youthful look because it goes into the skin’s cellular level.  Delivering moisture and reparative agents to where they need to go.

A Bonus Tip: Dead skin cells lay on the top of the skin and act as a barrier against skincare products. Hence for better results of your Shidoa Stem Cell face cream, I suggest exfoliating to remove any dead skin cells creating an unobstructed pathway to the layers of your skin.

Show Your Eyes Some Love With A Stem Cell Eye Cream
You look in the mirror, and what are those crinkly areas around the eyes that you see? Crow's feet! While we may say the eyes are the windows to our souls, they present a clear picture of something else; premature aging, as unfortunately, this thin, delicate skin around the eyes is one of the first to show signs of aging.

But no worries as Shidoa Stem Cells Eye Contour is here to the rescue. This 100% natural stem cell eye cream has been created with an extraordinary AM and PM formula, which is indicated to help firm and tighten the delicate eye area while helping to smooth the appearance of crow’s feet and fine lines for a more awake, lifted complexion.   

For ultimate results I like to keep this eye cream in my skincare fridge. Not only does storing this eye cream in the fridge help it to last longer, but the cooling sensation is perfect for bagging puffiness and brightening a tired appearance.

So there you have it, some bizarre skincare ingredients that actually work! Add that to bee and snake venom, magnetic clay, cactus oil, Cica and I think I've more than dipped my toe in some unique skincare ingredients.

Have you tried any unusual skincare ingredients? If so, let me know below. Until next time!

                                                                

Skincare Tips For Beginners

I know skincare can be overwhelming, so no need to get scared, as I have put together this beginner's guide filled with skincare tips. So let dive in!

When thinking of skincare tips for beginners, one of my favorite quotes comes to mind..."Invest in your skin; it is going to represent you for a long time." Unfortunately, great skin is not something we are born with. Hence you have to invest some time and effort into developing a skincare routine.   

Many do not realize that our daily habits impact our skin, for example, eating habits, exposure to environmental factors like UV rays, makeup, dirt, and other elements, all of which can negatively affect the skin.  

So beauties, without further ado, my Skincare Guide For Beginners!

Create A Skincare Goal And Stick With It
A goal is vital to every undertaking in a person’s life. It can keep you motivated to continue doing something and stay on the right track.  And a daily skincare routine isn't any different.

Say you want to have glowing skin by Spring or minimize those fine lines and wrinkles naturally (no botox).  Whatever your goals are, having them can ensure that you don’t skimp or postpone a skincare routine. Oh, and if you need a little extra push to keep up with the skincare regimen, one thing that I've seen work is choosing to reward yourself with quality skincare products.

The bottom line consistency is vital for an effective skincare routine, so make sure whatever approach, whether a goal or rewarding yourself, you create one you’ll follow daily.

The Power Of Four
The approach to skincare is in 4 -folds: Treat, repair, prevent, and maintain. Preventing is more manageable -– and less costly – than trying to fix them in the future, with cosmetic surgery.  Unfortunately, many get frustrated as they get overwhelmed trying to do too much at once. STOP. The best skincare routine is the crawl, walk, run approach.  Many go straight for the whole kit and caboodle and give up quickly before you start.

So to not get overwhelmed, think of your skincare routine as consisting of four main steps:

• Cleansing — Washing your face.
• Toning — Balancing and prepping the skin for other skincare products.
• Treatments- These are your anti-aging serums and creams.
• Moisturizing — Hydrating and softening the skin.
  

Great, So What Skincare Product Do I Use?
I am not here to tell you which brand to pick, as one size does not fit all, and the same goes with skincare brands.  It is better to focus on products designed to work together to save time and minimize the reaction.

Picking the right active ingredients/ products depends on the specific skin concerns you’re hoping to address or your skincare goal.

Cleanse Your Face Like A Pro
You may be thinking, what do you mean, cleanse my face like a pro? How difficult can it be to wash my face? Isn't it pretty straightforward? Well, there is a way to cleanse your skin correctly, and no, this doesn't include using bar soap and water unless you want to mess up your skin's PH balance, which allows for more bacteria and yeast growth, leading to skin irritations and breakouts.

Properly removing makeup and other grime your skin has been exposed to is a difference between healthy, glowing skin and aging, dry, acne-prone skin.

Make Sure To Use A Face Toner
A face toner is a must and the first product you should use after cleansing your face. By adding the right toner to your routine, you can really up to your skincare regimen, as toners are great for helping to prep your skin for better absorption of all your other skincare products.

After using a toner, you then want to apply your treatment focused serums.

Apply Focused Skincare Treatments
Think of treatments as something to treat a skincare concern, for example, loss of collagen, wrinkles, dry skin, acne, etc.

Some active ingredients to make sure your treatment serums or Anti-aging cream include:

• Retinol
• Hydroxy Acids
• Vitamin C
• Peptides
• Antioxidants
• BONUS ingredient... Full Spectrum CBD Oil
  

Hydration Baby...Moisturizers
Keeping the skin properly moisturized is essential to healthy, younger-looking skin. But what most are not familiar with is what if you are not applying it correctly or have chosen the wrong formula? A poorly chosen product and sloppy application can lead to sagging skin, breakouts, or even worse, dry, cracked skin that can allow bacteria to enter the moisture barrier, causing inflammation, redness, even infections.

The first step in picking the proper moisturizer is to know your skin type and then find a formula to fulfill those needs.

Oily Skin- There is a myth that you do not need a moisturizer if you have oily skin. The truth is if your skin is dehydrated, it compensates by creating more oil. Hence, you want to look for a light, oil-free moisturizer.

Dry Skin- You want to look for something that can provide long-lasting hydration and contains antioxidants and minerals to defend against free radicals.

Sensitive Skin- Look for products that do not have harsh fragrances and chemicals to them.

Dehydrated Skin- Yes, this is different from dry skin; if this is you, a product with hyaluronic acid is your savior.

Combination Skin- Go for a product that offers multi-layered moisture.

Add Some Skincare Enhancers
Once you’ve established the basics, you can add more products to your routine as needed, for example...

Don't Forget The Eyes
The skin around the eyes is much thinner, making it more prone to dryness and quicker to show aging signs. Lack of sleep, squinting, and constant eye movement also hasten the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and fluids collect under the eyes and cause puffiness and dark circles. An eye cream or serum is a great way to replenishes the delicate skin around the eyes and provides long-lasting moisture and freshness. Daily use leads to smooth, youthful-looking, and radiant skin, so you can easily rock your favorite eye makeup look.

Exfoliate For Younger Looking Skin
The key to younger-looking skin and flawless makeup application is smooth skin. Caked on, flakey makeup happens because of the buildup of dead skin cells.  
 
To balance out your skin, you need to buff away those dead, dry, or dying cells. Otherwise, when you apply makeup, you will highlight those imperfections instead of concealing them! It seems contractive, doesn't it? But that layer of skin cells creates false wrinkles, flakiness, creasing, and other issues as your makeup clings to it, which is why it is crucial to exfoliate 2-3 times a week! By doing so, you are sloughing off dead skin, creating a smoother canvas on which the makeup can adhere, making for a more even, flawless makeup look. 

Look At The Ingredients In Your Skincare
The last thing we want is you decided to implement a skincare routine, and you end up looking teenager in puberty with a breakout or red, inflamed skin. Hence you want to be mindful of your skin type and skin's needs, as the skincare products you choose will depend on your skin type. For example, suppose you have sensitive skin. In that case, you want to stay away from products with artificial fragrances and synthetics, as these ingredients can cause your skin to become irritated and dry. Please read the ingredients or go to a website like this one for EWG skincare products only!

So there you go, beauties. We hope that this beginners guide to skincare has helped you simplify the world of skincare and get you on your way to younger, healthier looking skin.

 

How The Air We Breathe Can Age Our Skin

What??? Yes, you read correctly, the air we breathe can also age our skin! Most people do not realize this as we can't always see or feel it. But there are all kinds of nasties floating around in the air that can impact our skin in a negative way.

Sucks, doesn't it? As whoever thought air pollution could also be a culprit for making us age quicker.  Well, beauties it is. Not only can these evil free radicals (these are created from the pollution, and even the sun) attack our skin causing several premature aging issues like breaking down the collagen of the skin and creating wrinkles. They also can weaken the skin, which can cause sagging, brown spots as well as triggering oxidative stress in our skin and much more. So, in addition to topical creams for anti-aging, we also need to be taking some steps to help protect ourselves against these free radicals caused by pollution and other environmental factors.

Top 6 Ways To Fight Free Radicals From Damaging The Skin

 

No. 1 ATMOtube Personal Air Quality Trackers 
This is a wearable, portable device that monitors the quality and safety of the air you breathe. It comes in with two different options: The Atmotube PRO and The Atmotube Plus.

One thing that I like about this product is that unlike other air quality trackers that only measure outdoor or indoor air quality, this product is a perfect fit for both.  Additionally, it is small enough that you can clip it to your purse on the go or leave it on your table at your home or office and get real-time information about the air around you.

These bad boys will turn into your personal air quality coaches as both devices let you know what's in the air, wherever you are. It also has immediate alerts when the air is not safe enough and can tell what you can do to reduce exposure to polluted air.

Atmotube PRO
This device detects PM1, PM2.5, and PM10 pollutants, like dust, pollen, soot, and mold, plus a wide range of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). All in real-time!

It also measures atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity, and helps you to stay in the most comfortable and safe environment. It’s like having a mini-weather station next to you.

Amtotube Plus
The Atmotube Plus has the same features as the PRO, with the only difference being that it doesn’t detect particles.

It measures:

• Volatile Organic Compounds- a wide range of TVOCs like acetone, methanol, benzene, ethanol, xylene, and formaldehyde.
• Atmospheric pressure – those who are sensitive to weather changes will find it super useful!
• Temperature & Humidity  – too low humidity causes dry skin, lips, and hair.

How To Use: I will not get into all the details here. But I did want to mention that you connect this to your cellphone or tablet. Simply download the free app, and the device starts measuring air quality immediately but will get more accurate after the first 12 hours. (Proper calibration takes time).

No. 2 Diet
Eating foods that are high in antioxidants such as berries, tomatoes, fatty fish, sweet potatoes, avocados, and nuts are a must.  Remember what you put in your body is as important as what you put on it.

No. 3 Antioxidants
Antioxidants are molecules that can safely interact with free radicals and stop the chain reaction before vital molecules are damaged.

Why is this important? By preventing the production of harmful free radicals, your skin will have the ability to produce healthy cells, which, in turn, generate more healthy cells, which can help to slow down the aging process.

In addition to finding these in foods, they can also be found in vitamins E, C, and A as well as in some skincare products that you can apply topically.

No. 4 Skincare Products
There are tons of products out there that can help, way too many to list. So, I am going to suggest the types instead of brands.

A Toner: Toners are great as they help to thoroughly clear away makeup, dead skin cells, and any other grime and pollutants that may be on your skin.

A Vitamin C Serum: Products with Vitamin C in them can help protect our skin against these age provoking dangers. They do so by complementing our skin with natural ingredients that further strengthens its durability and protective agents, enabling us to achieve a better, healthy complexion.

Probiotics: You may already be familiar with the fantastic health benefits of eating foods that contain probiotics or of taking probiotic supplements.

But there are also benefits for the skin. Although the top layers of our skin are dead, there's an abundant population of microflora living there (both good and bad). The bad can affect the skin's appearance, cause premature aging, acne, and more. A skincare product with probiotics in it can help to not only balance the good and bad flora, but also strengthen the skin's surface against environmental threats.

No. 5 Wash Your Face
I'm sure you've heard many times the importance of washing your face daily.  Not only because of the dirt and other pollutants you've exposed yourself to all day but also to remove your makeup.

You see, our skin renews itself while you sleep, and when you don't wash your makeup off before going to bed, you are preventing this renewal process from happening.  Skin that does not breath will fatigue much earlier than you want, leading to premature aging. In addition to washing, I suggest adding some exfoliation to help sloth away some of those dead skin cells that are holding on to the pollutants!

No. 6 Clean Your Makeup Brushes
Let's first start with the fact that our makeup brushes can harbor bacteria and dead skin cells, and who wants to put that on their skin, NOT ME!

So, if you are NOT cleaning your makeup brushes regularly, you are putting this nasty stuff back on your skin. And guess what, dirty makeup brushes can lead to wrinkles. Also, dirty pillows can too!

So, there you have it beauties, not only have you found out how the air we breathe can age our skin, but ways to fight those free radicals caused by air pollution.

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20% Off At ItCosmetics; Family And Friends Sale

What a perfect way to start the day. Healthy breakfast and a little bit of shopping at ItCosmetics!

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The Best Skincare Products Ever

With my job, I get to try a lot of skincare products. Some of them downright suck, and those that fall into the category, I do not share as I only share products I like. But on the other hand, there are some that are freaking amazing, that I end up sharing with you on my blog or Instagram! And today is one of those days, but as a special treat, I am going to share with you my die-hard favorites.

So, if you want younger, healthier skin continue reading for "The Best Skincare Products Ever To Up Your Skincare Game."

Top Skincare Products

First up is Reviv Ultimate Serum

The Reviv Ultimate Serum is not only my favorite because of the results that I get but also because it is a product that addresses every concern of aging skin and is the ultimate rejuvenator; an all in one skincare serum...Oops, actually eleven!

The reviv ultimate serum is 11 different products in one:

• A brightening product
• An antioxidant serum
• A firming and tightening product
• An anti-inflammatory
• A peptide serum
• A green tea complex product
• A vitamin C serum
• A sebum controller
• A collagen stimulator serum
• A growth factor serum
• A moisturizer and light emollient

Additionally, it contains PhytoCellTec stem cells, growth factors, peptides, tripeptides, hexapeptides, antioxidants, emollients, sebum-controllers, anti-inflammatories, collagen producers, phytosterols, glycolipids, and polyphenols, making it stand up to its name by being the ultimate cruelty-free, physician recommended skincare product.

If you have to add one serum to your skincare routine, this is it!

Moisturizer With Hyaluronic Acid
Beauties how would you like a product that can help to hydrate the skin while giving you an all over sunkissed glow?

If this sounds like you then I have a must try skincare product with Masqueology 24K Gold Cream with Shimmer!

I love that this product has hyaluronic acid in it. Just what I need to help my skin to retain moisture while maximizing my collagen levels! And if that wasn’t enough, it also formulated with Vitamin A plus Vitamin E that helps me to maintain a healthy-looking complexion!

This product has many great anti-aging benefits for the complexion, and with gold pearls for a shimmer to boot

Fighting Free Radicals
We can't see it, but our skin is always under attack by free radicals—damaging molecules that come from Uv rays, stress,  makeup, pollution, cigarette smoke, and more.

Damaging free radicals is what contributes to premature aging, damaging collagen, wrinkles and spurring hyperpigmentation.

But what is a girl to do? Use ItCosmetic Secret Sauce!

This fantastic product features anti-aging peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C and licorice root, Secret Sauce is perfect for all skin types and reduces the look of discoloration, lines, and wrinkles.

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Exfoliants
There are a few types of products you can use for exfoliation; Manual with a device, chemical (like a BHA, AHA, Lactic and Glycolic acid) and physical (These include crystals, micro-fine granules, and natural beads).

Saturday Skin Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel
I am dialing in for another excellent skin care product and let me tell this exfoliator is incredible! Rub-A-Dub Refining Peel Gel and I so love this product!

Derived from natural ingredients, Saturday skin is a cruelty-free product and is perfect for us in our 40’s…

• It helps with collagen production and elasticity
• Free of added color and fragrances
• Balances and revitalizes the look of skin
• Leaves your skin looking bright and refreshed

Michael Todd Beauty Soniclear
The Soniclear Benefits
The Soniclear has many benefits. First, it is going to help to buff away those dead skin cells, revealing a more radiant, healthy-looking skin.  Secondly, after sonic cleansing, it will be easier for the skin to absorb moisturizers and other skin treatments.  Lastly, it is going to leave the skin smooth for the perfect makeup application.

The Makeup Eraser
While this product is promoted to remove smear-proof, waterproof makeup, mascara and more with only WATER by using The Original Makeup Eraser Cloth. The secret bonus part is when you flip over this bad boy, the other side is used to exfoliate your skin.  It is a fantastic product.

Jelessi Torche Red LED Light Therapy
Looking for the ultimate non-surgical solution for younger looking skin, then do I have a skincare regimen for you. The beauty tool, the Jelessi Torche combined with Venofye Iron Bee Venom transforming cream. This powerful combination helps to target fine lines, wrinkles and maturing areas of your face and neck.

Medically tested and NASA approved the Jelessi Torche uses red LED infrared technology to stimulate cellular activity to achieve Dr. office like benefits in the comfort of your home.  Unlike some other treatments out on the market, the Torches Red LEDs penetrate much deeper into the skin, which helps in producing cellular turnover, contributing to the production of collagen, resulting in younger looking skin.

Cleansing Balm

Colleen Rothschild Comprehensive Radiant Cleansing Balm

This product is like no other I have used. It is literally like a balm for your face that effortlessly dissolves all traces makeup and other impurities on the skin. And it has Clove and Rosemary for a natural aromatherapy, kind of smells like Christmas! This Cleansing Balm leaves my face feeling so smooth and radiant. Plus, it is very hydrating, giving a luminous, dewy look.

Cleanser
No7 Radiant Results Revitalising Hot Cloth Cleanser. I received this as a gift and boy was it one of the best gifts. This luxurious cleanser that feels like a spa treatment for your skin.

The creamy formulation effortlessly removes make-up, impurities, and pollutants, while the gentle exfoliating muslin cloth polishes away dead skin cells and smoothes skin. Skin is left feeling thoroughly cleansed, soft and revitalized.

And if that wasn't enough, it is also formulated with No7's Tri-Vit Complex + Red Ginseng!

So there you have it beauties my favorite Skincare Products To Up Your Skincare Game! Until next time!

Hemp Oil Skincare Gift Guide

Skincare is a must on my holiday list. If you ever want to send me a gift, hint, hint, skincare is it! However, I’ve come to realize that not everyone knows what skincare products to get or better yet, which ones work.  But beauties that is what I am here for, with my hemp skincare gift guide to help you finish your shopping for those skincare fans on your list! On the same token, if you’ve never tried hemp oil infused skincare, this gift guide could be the excuse to treat yourself.

Why Hemp Oil For Skincare
Now before I get into the products, I think it is essential for you to understand the benefits of  hemp oil-infused skincare.

Hemp oil is a natural moisturizer that contains vitamins and other powerful nutrients that can benefit your skin! Not only can hemp oil help to maintain a more youthful complexion, but the antioxidants found in hemp can also assist in…

• Promoting cellular turnover.
• Balancing out your skin tone.
• Simulating blood flow to help improve the skin's elasticity!
• And much more! Just what us 30 and over women need.

Diamond Hemp skin care products are a must on my hemp skincare gift guide! Made with organic hemp, their skincare line makes for some fantastic natural additions to your skincare regimen this holiday season!

Why You Need To Add A Hemp Scrub To Your Skincare Routine
A must for my skincare gift guide is a product for exfoliation. Exfoliation is key to healthy skin, and that is why I love Diamond’s Hemp scrubs.  You see as we age our cellular turnover slows down, meaning that our body is slower to shed dead skin cells and produce new ones.

This buildup of dead skin cells can have a negative impact on our skin leaving it looking dry and dull, or worse this accumulation can result in excess oil production and clogged pores, which could lead to problematic skin.

Additionally, this build of dead, dull skin can highlight any imperfections on your complexion, and sometimes can create false wrinkles and no one wants that going into the New Year. Furthermore, if you are not removing your dead skin cells, it will create a barrier for your skincare products. So those expensive serums and creams that you’re spending all that money on can’t get to the fresh new skin which is hidden below this barrier of dead skin cells.

Therefore, for your skin to stay as healthy and youthful as possible, you need something help slough away that build up and dead skin cells. That’s why Diamonds anti-aging hemp scrubs will be your favorite gift to give and to gift yourself.  Not only do these fantastic scrubs contain ingredients like organic shea butter, organic cocoa butter, organic coconut oil, nourishing hemp, and turbinado sugar, their products also contain…

• Omega-3 fatty acids that help to improve the skins cellular structure.
• Vital Amino Acids: Amino acids are the building blocks of both peptides and proteins that have an essential role in skincare. Amino acids maintain skin's hydration and overall healthy appearance. Furthermore, it can help the skin to generate collagen and elastin!
• Skin Nourishing Vitamins:  Hemp oil is an excellent source of vitamins B6, E, and C Vitamin, who would have thought?  All these combined are great antioxidants that help to promote the growth of healthy skin tissue, supports skin elasticity and tone and assist in keeping your skin firm by providing beneficial fatty acids.

Diamond Hemp Scrubs To Add To Your Holiday Shopping List
Diamond hemp has three different hemp scrubs that will fit perfectly into any stocking! The collection includes a Blue Green Algae Hemp Butter Scrub, Chocolate Hemp Body Scrub and tropical ultra-moisturizing sugar scrub with Shea Butter. Sounds impressive, don’t they? They sure are, see more of the details below.

Sugar Scrub
While sugar plums may be dancing your head, I have a hemp sugar scrub in mine!  Sugar scrubs, in general, are fantastic at removing your dead skin cells, but add hemp oil to that and not only can you remove those dead skin cells, but you can also start to pamper that new layer of skin with the hemp oil that is in this scrub! And if all of that wasn’t enough, they have also added shea butter and coconut oil to give your skin that extra nourishment for that much needed New Year’s Eve glow!

Blue Green Algae Hemp Butter Body Bathe Scrub
While the holidays can be fun, they can also be a bit stressful with too little sleep, too much holiday cheer, and family stress! So why not take time to escape this holiday season and pamper yourself with this fantastic hemp Bathe scrub!

Diamond Bathe provides your skin with some nourishing natural ingredients for soft, silky, glowing skin. The addition of organic Cocoa, Shea, and Mango Seed butters offer for some much-needed deep moisture and hydration.

How To Use:
Soaking in a tub is total relaxation to me. However, you can use this fantastic scrub in the shower, bath or Sunday Funday spa treatment! Simply scoop between fingers, apply to wet skin and gently massage in a circular motion, focusing on rough areas. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

Did Someone Say Chocolate?
Yes, I sure did.  So, beauties if you are really looking for the gift to spoil yourself or that someone special this holiday you need to add the Chocolate Hemp Body Scrub to your shopping list. The warm cocoa scent will soothe your senses, while the organic shea butter, coconut, and hemp oils work together to keep you feeling and looking merry and bright!

Furthermore, the Diamond Chocolate Hemp Body Scrub is a must to hydrate and exfoliate your tired skin, revealing a healthier looking, smoother body from head to toe.

So, there you have it beauties, my Hemp Skincare Gift Guide. And don’t forget to check out some of my other popular Holiday Gift idea articles on CBD & Hemp. From CBD Oil infused Creams, to Turmeric and CBD capsules for stress/anxiety and even some yummy CBD treats and oils for your pets, I have you covered this holiday season.

Jelessi Torche Red LED Light Therapy Combined With Venofye Bee Venom For Younger Looking Skin

Looking for the ultimate non-surgical solution for younger looking skin, then do I have a skincare regimen for you. The beauty tool, the Jelessi Torche combined with Venofye Iron Bee Vemon transforming cream. This powerful combination helps to target fine lines, wrinkles and maturing areas of your face and neck.

Medically tested and NASA approved the Jelessi Torche uses red LED infrared technology to stimulate cellular activity to achieve Dr. office like benefits in the comfort of your home.  Unlike some other treatments out on the market, the Torches Red LEDs penetrate much deeper into the skin, which helps in producing cellular turnover, contributing to the production of collagen, resulting in younger looking skin.

You see as we age our collagen production slows down and our skin loses its tone resulting in those unwanted fine lines and wrinkles! Hence having a product at your fingertips is a benefit in my book.

So, if you want to find out how this fantastic Jelessi Torche can work for you, continue reading.

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What The Heck Is LED Red Light Therapy And How Does It Work

Now, before I get into the product, I think it is essential that you understand the benefits of LED red light therapy. 

LED In Skincare

Not to get too technical, but LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. These wavelengths, unlike some other wavelengths, are absorbed into the skin where it can heat and constructively impact the cellular process to target problem skin areas. Basically, this burst of energy triggers a response for your body, healing your skin from the inside out.  And no worries, unlike sun rays this has no harmful UV elements as red-light therapy uses light energy which cannot ionize the cells and will not cause them to alter, mutate or change; it is non-evasive anti-aging treatment.

Benefits Of LED Red Light Therapy

While I touched briefly at the beginning on the benefits of RED light therapy, to recap red light therapy can be used to...

• Increase circulation, which helps to deliver oxygenation and nutrients to the skin, resulting in the production of collagen and elastin, the proteins that make the skin supple and soft.
• The red rays penetrate deep into skin’s layers – more profound than any other colors.
• Reduce skin inflammation.
• Decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• Speeds up the process of skin cell reproduction and healing.
• Enhance the effects of your skincare products, by speeding up the absorption process and penetrating them deeper into the skin where it needs to be to work.

Review Of The Jelessi Torche And How To Use It

Now that you understand the benefits and what the heck red light therapy is and how it can benefit you, let's get into the product, so you too can benefit from Jelessi Torche.

The Torche will help you to achieve a visible improvement in the skin in about 3-5 weeks. (I will be doing a follow up to share my results). Using the breakthrough dermal heat and inferred red LED light, the Jelessi helps stimulate blood flow to targeted areas enabling users to achieve a more flawless, rejuvenated appearance instantly.

Redness Is Hightlighting The Area's Of Treatment, This Redness Is Not The Result Of Using The Device

Treatment
The treatment is simple, and this device focuses on three areas, the face, forehead and around the eye area. However, you cannot use this on your eyelids.  Suggested treatment is about 2-3 times per week.

Step 1: You want to start with a clean DRY face.
Step 2: Remove the Torche from its charging device, turn on it on and press the heat button to prepare it for treatment.
Step 3: Place the device on your skin, it will automatically turn on with contact with the surface, and it will gradually heat up to 105 degrees.
Step 4: Glide the device along the areas of most concerns in soft circular motions, with light pressure. For me, this is my laugh lines, the 11’s between my eyes, premature wrinkles on the forehead, and fine lines around the eyes.
Step 5: You want to use the device for a total of 5-7 minutes on each troubled area. So, in total about 15-20 mins. Depending on what you need to focus on. Once you are finished, you want to turn the device off.
Step 6: Complete with your favorite moisturizer and in my case my bee venom product from VenoFye, see details below on this product below.
Step 7: Clean the device. To ensure the longevity of the device proper cleaning is essential.  The Jelessi Torche comes with a cleaning cloth to cleanse and make sure to return the device to charging port after every use.

IMPORTANT CLEANING TIPS: 
While they do suggest, you can clean the surface with a slightly damp alcohol pad to remove oils and prevent a build-up. You do not want to clean the device with any liquid or fluid to avoid the risk of electric shock.

What To Expect During Treatment
I am not discussing the benefits here, as this is more of the experience while using the device.

• When starting you may feel a warm sensation, this is normal and should subside within an hour after the session.
• Mild Redness: After each treatment, you may notice some redness, I did.  However, if you experience any discomfort or skin redness that last for over 24 hours, discontinue use.
• Noise: This kind of freaked me out as I did not notice this at first in the instruction manual. But you will hear a fan noise that turns on and off during the treatment.  It is a safety feature that helps to regulate the skin temperature during use.

Post Treatment With Venofye Iron Bee Transforming Cream

In conjunction with the device moisturizing is essential.  I am a major fan of Bee Venom skincare products. My all-time favorite is the Venofye line. Hence after using my Torche, I apply Iron Bee Transforming Cream from Venofye. This cream helps to rev up and restore a more youthful suppleness to my skin.

I like that it is lightweight, and not only does it have the effects of real Bee Venom, it also combines Vitamin A Retinyl Palmitate with a plethora of anti-aging botanicals that will leave your skin looking and feeling smoother, softer and more resilient.

So, as you can see the application of RED LED therapy can be very beneficial to the skin, which is probably why it is one of the top treatments for aging skin. Combine that with the effects of bee venom and you are on your way to a more youthful complexion.

Disclaimer
Lastly, I am not a trained medical professional. This device was sent for me to review. So, for those of you have any skin issues, such as systemic lupus, polymorphic light eruption, history of light triggered seizures, going under radiation, chemo, etc. you should not use this product. If need be consult a professional prior to using.