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Prepped for 30 with Dermalaser

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So, I’m 30. Yep, it happened, and on December 5, 2017 I have entered my third decade of life. Scary things are supposed to happen now, right? Wrinkles, pressure to have babies, officially being more of an adult than I felt I was in my late-twenties? Luckily, Dermalaser here in Miami is helping me embrace entering my 30’s – at least when it comes to my skin. They focus on laser treatments, body treatments, skin care and injectables and I sat with the owner, Marisol, to consult about my skin needs before deciding what treatments were best for me. Marisol is one of the most knowledgable skincare experts I have ever spoken with. She gave me some incredible insight into what many spas do wrong and why it’s so important to understand what machines they are using and what exact processes they are using during your treatments. She advised that some medspas use non-FDA…

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Aveeno Beauty Expert Answers and MORE Giveaways!

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I’ve talked about Aveeno’s amazing skin and beauty expert, Dr. Jessica Wu before, and now she is answering some need-to-know beauty questions submitted by you, and fellow Aveeno Ambassadors’ readers!Talking beauty with Dr. Wu:Suggestions for adult acne. “Adult women with acne tend to have drier skin than teens with acne, so traditional acne medications are often too drying and irritating, and make the situation worse. Your best bet is to use a gentle foaming cleanser (like Aveeno Ultra Calming Foaming cleanser) to remove makeup & surface oils, followed by a sulfur-based mask or treatment product (check out Clearasil Adult Treatment Cream, Bare Escentuals Blemish Therapy, or Murad Sulfur mask). Sulfur is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, without being as drying as benzoyl peroxide. Since adult acne is often hormonal, it’s also a good idea to watch what you eat, especially when you’re PMS’ing: try to avoid dairy, refined carbs (bread, rice, potatoes, pasta) and sugar, which…

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More Aveeno Treats! Positively Ageless

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As an Aveeno Ambassador, I frequently come home to packages of Aveeno goodies awaiting me. My last package included their Positively Ageless Daily Exfoliating Cleanser, and their Positively Ageless Youth Perfecting Moisturizer with SPF 30.Both of these products use Aveeno’s Natural Shiitake Complex made with shiitake mushrooms, which are known for their medicinal and age-defying properties. The complex works with skin’s own natural renewal process and are shown to reveal healthy, younger-looking skin in just 4 weeks!I’ve been using the Positively Ageless Daily Exfoliating Cleanser these past couple of weeks and I absolutely love it! It’s a light foaming cleanser with tiny microbeads that are able to exfoliate and remove dead skin, dirt, and other impurities, but since the beads are so tiny, the cleanser is gentle enough to use daily, unlike other stronger exfoliators. I LOVE the way this cleanser smells – the fragrance is so fresh and natural. Besides the shiitake…

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Aveeno Positively Radiant Eye Illuminator and GIVEAWAY!

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AVEENO has done it again and created another genius product. Their Eye Illuminator features their Active Naturals Total Soy Complex which is boosted with Vitamin B and light-diffusing technology to rejuvenate the under-eye area and help you look radiant, fresh, and awakened. AVEENO’s Active Naturals Total Soy Complex was created by AVEENO’s scientists, who found a unique way to process soybeans to retain their naturally active benefits. The complex evens skin tone and texture, resulting in radiant skin. The product is in serum-form, and uses a brush applicator to easily apply around the eyes. The packaging is clean and innovative, and you simply squeeze (carefully, to ensure you don’t release too much product), and the serum releases onto the brush. You massage the serum into the skin until it is absorbed. The vitamins and hydrating ingredients help with dark circles and dryness around the eye area. This product smells…

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Some Parisian Love

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Bath and Body Works has a new Paris Amour collection, and you can take the body lotion for a test drive for $1! They are currently running a promotion where you can purchase the 2oz signature lotion (originally $3.50) for just a buck! Bath and Body work’s Signature Body Lotion formula is fortified with super conditioning ingredients including Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin for protection and hydration. It absorbs quickly to allow skin to feel soft and nourished, rather than greasy. The exclusive Paris Amour is a blend of French tulips, apple blossoms and sparkling pink champagne, “inspired by a romantic stroll through the streets of Paris”.Key Fragrance Notes: French Tulips, Apple Blossoms, and Pink ChampagneThe travel-size Paris Amour Fragrance Mist has the same French Tulip, Apple Blossom, and Pink Champagne blend as the body lotion, but with added notes:Top: Sparkling Mandarin, Petite Strawberry, Cassis, Pink Champagne, Apple Blossom, Dewy FreesiaMiddle:…

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Skin Tips from Celeb Dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu

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Celebrity Dermatologist and author of “Feed Your Face”, Dr. Jessica Wu, works with AVEENO and is sharing some great tips and tricks to keep your skin at it’s best.TIP #1Many people don’t realize this but the condition of your skin has at least 50% to do with the food you eat – Choosing to eat the right foods is as important as choosing the right skin care ingredients. To keep your skin looking youthful, be sure to have some protein at every meal, since collagen (which keeps your skin firm) and elastic tissue (which helps it bounce back) are both made of protein. This will also help keep your blood sugar stable, which fights acne, rashes, and wrinkles. TIP #2Everyone focuses on what you can’t eat, not what you can. You do not need to starve for good skin. For example, EAT PIZZA! Start with whole wheat thin crust, go…

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