Thursday, February 28, 2013
I had the wrong idea about clean 2
Remember squeaky clean? That was the feeling we used to go for, right? That seabreeze, bright clean that was shiny and filled with alcohol or other drying agents?
The clean feeling we need now with our aging skin is a light and moist feeling - clean without being parched or clogged. Hard to find the balance there.
But we didn't realize how much damage the astringent, toner or scrubbing might be doing which shows up 20 years later. That and the unrealized sun damage are the things we're paying for now. So make sure that your cleaning regime is not creating more unanticipated problems for you - go for a new regimen that includes an appropriate cleanser, a toner, a moisturizer, and then always sunscreen.
Let me know if I can help you find the right blend for your skin.
Debandonly@comcast.net
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
I had the wrong idea about clean
I was always a soap and water girl, to cleanse my face. I can't imagine it now, but growing up that meant Dial and hot water at home. When I went out on my own, I migrated to Ivory (even before I was offered a job at P&G) and still used warmer water.
What I've learned over the years is:
One cannot use a mask even an herbal one on sensitive skin
Warm or hot water is not helpful in cleansing
Apricot and other natural scrubs may be fine for some people but not me
Washing with water can be drying to older skin
Clean doesn't mean stripping the oils out of your skin
So now with all of this hard-earned and red-faced learning, what am I doing?
I'm cleansing without water with a very mild cleanser, followed by a toner, a moisturizer, and a sunscreen.
Religiously. And my skin looks great, for any age.
Monday, February 25, 2013
We're changing
Isn't that what social media is all about? Thinking about how to reach people, and to get feedback about what's working and what's not. I started this blog with the idea that it would be a way to reach people, and then realized that I had turned it into an advertisement.
And although I have a point of view on skin care, I don't want this forum to be an advert.
So stick with me, if you are and reading. And let me know what you'd like to know. I've learned a lot about skin care for us baby boomers, and would like to interact with a wider community on this topic.
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Yesterday's observation
So I did a small skin test using the MacroExfoliator on my sensitive skin the other day. Yesterday, I had an interesting observation. I was driving and had on very good polarized sunglasses. My rear view mirror is also polarized. Looking at my forehead (one of the areas tested with the MacroE), I could see the line of where I had used the tool, and where the skin was untouched. It was pretty amazing - the 2 inch section that I had exfoliated was lighter and more even toned and had almost no wrinkles (pretty amazing for this age). The section that had not been exfoliated was more uneven in tone, and had some small dark spots and sun damage that is not visible to the normal naked eye.
I love Rodan + Fields products. Contact me to see how these products can help you have the best skin of your life and redefine at any age.
Debandonly@comcast.net
Deb McClanahan
650 520 7589
debmcc.myrandf.com/Shop
Consultant for
Rodan and Fields
Friday, February 22, 2013
I got carded :^)
Somebody actually asked to see my driver's license yesterday. What a hoot! If this isn't "aging redefined", I don't know what is. People tell me I look great for my age. I think I look great for any age, particularly the one I'm in. As I approach a birthday (dear readers you don't need to know :^), this gets to be ever more important to me.
I didn't always have great skin. I did as a youngster and a teenager. And then as a young adult, I had bouts of acne. After that disappeared, I got rosacea. The unfairness of it all - to have age-related things happening to you skin, and then have all of the treatments for those things causing other issues. It's a wonder we women do not lose our minds over these things.
That's why I'm so high on the regimens from Rodan + Fields.
Let me know if I can help you redefine your age regarding your skin.
Debandonly@comcast.net
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
MacroExfoliator test on sensitive skin
Rodan + Fields new MacroE tool for once a week exfoliation is not intended for use on sensitive skin like mine. But with the wisdom of the doctors and Nurse Mary behind me, I gave it a brief test.
I tried it on the top of my forehead and on a place along my jawline - neither of these spots have been affected by rosacea as far as I know. So, I carefully followed the directions and used the tool at low power 3 in manual mode for about 30 seconds on each area. I followed with the cooling gel.
My results? A bit of redness on the jawline, and none on the forehead. The skin sensations today?
Better texture and smoothness on both areas, and no swelling or redness. It doesn't look like inflamed skin, which is often what you see after someone has had an exfoliation.
So, I will try it again next week. Remember this is a once a week usage for all skin types.
If you are interested in learning more about this new home usage, non-med-spa tool,
drop me a line to debandonly@comcast.net
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Drank red wine without a blush
Last night, I had 2 triggers and no blush. Ate some spicy wonderful food at a restaurant in The City, drank some excellent sangria, and neither caused a rosacea blush. That tells me that the Rodan + Fields Soothe line is really working for me. This morning, my skin is as even toned as it was before rosacea - the regimen is terrific, and this just shows me that I need to follow it (cleanse, treat, moisturize, protect from sun).
Skin, it's a beautiful thing!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
The beauty of Rodan + Fields
The real beauty of the products developed by our marvelous doctors is that there is something for everyone. The regimens are different, and you can mix and match products from another regimen. For example, I use the Soothe line because I have sensitive skin and rosacea. Now that my rosacea is under control, I've added in occasional use of the Redefine line to improve some of the aging skins issues ( a sag here, a wrinkle there, some texture issues in another area). And using Nurse Mary as my guide, I'm seeing results on those things as well.
Skin - it's a beautiful thing. And I want everyone to have the best skin they can. Which is why I became a Rodan + Fields consultant. So drop me a note at debandonly@comcast.net for more information.
Or visit
https://debmcc.myrandf.com/Shop/Product/AARRME1
for info on our newest products - the MacroExfoliator.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Another one of those days
I had 2 emails today from people I haven't seen in a while. They were taken by my new pictures online, and wanted to know what I'm doing because my skin looks so good. It's easy, I tell them. Take the skin solutions test on my website, and you'll get a recommendation for the best approach to getting the best skin you're in. It's like a trip to the dermatologist because it has the wisdom and practice of Dr Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields built in. These are the 2 amazing doctors who built ProActiv to be the best brand in teenage acne care. Now they're transforming skin and changing lives with the adult, anti-aging skincare market. And redefining what every age looks like now.
So check out debmcc.myrandf.com for more info and take the skin solutions test.
Visit debmcc.myrandf.com/SHOP to buy the right product for you.
The only place to get the new MacroExfoliator!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Love my new pics 2
People are still commenting on my new pictures. Folks who I haven't seen in several years notice how much my skin has changed. I love the effects that people are observing in both my pictures and in person. The Rodan + Fields regimens are wonderful and really do make a difference.
Check out my website and see what these products can do for you.
debmcc.myrandf.com/SHOP
http://rfsnwidget.rodanandfields.com/rfsn/view/32821
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