In today’s market, the demand for anti-aging skin care continues to grow rapidly!   While Baby-Boomers look for new methods to slow aging and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, a younger generation is increasingly seeking out preventative anti-aging strategies to help them look younger longer.  Topically applied products are undeniably an important tool for supporting skin appearance, structure and function – we love to slather cream everywhere it seems!

While incredible advances in anti-aging technology are making skin care products more and more effective, for many people, fighting the clock is a losing battle.  Why?  No matter how many “Potions and Lotions” we spread on our skin, the single most important – and BASIC – step in maintaining healthy, beautiful skin is taking care of it from the inside out!

“YOUR SKIN IS THE FINGERPRINT OF WHAT IS GOING ON INSIDE YOUR BODY, AND ALL SKIN CONDITIONS, FROM PSORAISIS TO ACNE TO AGING, ARE THE MANIFESTATIONS OF YOUR BODY’S INTERNAL NEEDS, INCLUDING ITS NUTRITIONAL NEEDS.” Georgiana Donadio, PhD, DC, MSc, Founder and Director of the National Institues of Whole Health in Boston

Skin is our largest organ, and as such, feels the effects of everything going on inside our body.  Just as exposure to the sun and pollution damage skin from the outside, neglecting fruits and vegetables means that we do not have enough vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to combat the negative effects of environmental exposure to our systems.  Eating poor quality, processed foods can often lead to inflammation as our body reacts to irritating and damaging chemicals.  More seriously, modern times have seen a dramatic rise in the incidence of diet related diseases, with studies linking diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and countless other health issues to poor nutritional choices.

Dull, dry, irritated, inflamed, and old-looking skin may be the first sign of more serious conditions beneath the surface.  

Today, our choices are unlimited as we can shop at open air farmers markets, or the organic produce aisle at our local grocery chains.  Restaurants offer a wider variety of healthy choices, many noting the healthiest fare on their menus!  Unfortunately busy schedules, and the convenience of processed, prepackaged, and fast foods influence the quality of our day to day eating habits.  Over time, our diet is reflected in the lines, sagging and dullness of our complexions.  We can take an important step in slowing down the process of aging by making proactive, holistic choices in our diet and lifestyle, to live longer, and healthier resulting in reducing the symptoms of aging.

At Apriori Beauty,  we recognize that aging does not just occur on the outside.  We also realize the challenges many people face in making healthy decisions on a daily basis.  This is why we created Lifeoxylin Cellular Defense Elixir, a highly concentrated belnd of phytonutrients from plants, fruits and vegetables, and advanced anti-aging  ingredients designed to support complete wellness and beautiful skin from the inside out.

Each 1 ounce serving is jam-packed with antioxidants (the equivalent to 6 servings of fruits and vegetables! ) and ingredients to support health at the cellular level.  Very simply, Lifeoxylin Elixir offers an ideal supplement to our daily diets!  Instead of simply treating the symptoms of aging, we are addressing the cause with a systemic, internal and external approach!  Take care of yourself inside and out, and even aging will be beautiful!

Did You Know? Nutrigenomics is new field of science focused on understanding the relationship between nutrition and the repsonse or expression of our genes.  Under certain circumstances, and in some individuals, diet can be a serious risk factor for a number of diseases, and some diet-regulated genes, are likely to play a role in the onset, incidence, progression, and/or severity of chronic diseases.  Research in the area continues to show that nutrition can play a major role in maintaining  cellular health and homeostasis.  As this field grows, it will provide a valuable tool for understanding how dietary lifestyle influences our health. 

A recent study found that supplementation with a combination of  CoQ10 (Ubiquinone), antioxidants, and minerals, decreased skin roughness and fine wrinkles by an average of 21.22%.  The effect was likely due to a reduction in oxidative stress that damages cellular DNA. 

Regardless of your genetic makeup, aging occurs as we become more susceptible to years of exposure to inflammatory substances and reactive oxygen species.  Foods that are high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances can help mediate exposure on a daily basis, and may even reverse the effects of past exposure.  The key is making smart dietary choices that give your cells the best chance at maintaining their healthy form and function!

How can Lifeoxylin Cellular Defense Elixir help YOU look and feel younger?

~ Jam packed with natural ingredients from fruits, vegetables, and plants!

~Eat your colors! Contains a wide variety of phytochemicals (many of which have antioxidant properties) due to the full spectrum of colors represented by the fruits, vegetables, and plants present in the formula!

~Contains ATP and CoQ10 to support cellular energy production, health and skin structure!

~Supports immune system health!

~Contains natural ingredients to help mediate  fluctuations in hormone levels as we age!

~Supports digestive health!

~Convenient – 1 ounce per day provides you with 2400 ORAC units, the antioxidant equilvalent of 6 servings of fruits and vegetables!

~Contains the Nutrient Reservoir to support the Celloxylin Anti-Aging Skin Care line and help maintain healthy radiant, younger looking skin from the inside out!

~ Tastes Great! Just like sweet concentrated grape juice!

Why not take advantage of the Beauty Benefits of Lifeoxylin Cellular Defense Elixir together with the Celloxylin Skin Care System today!

My own personal testimonial – besides that I love its energy producing effects all day long, my teenage son was having hormonal mood swings that made his life life an emotional roller coaster. Within 2 weeks of starting to drink Lifeoxyin Elixir, his mood swings were gone, he is smiling a lot more, and has emotional consistency! We are all a lot happier now!

Here is the link to the complete ingredient list, and please leave a comment or email me your questions!

http://www.aprioribeauty.com/FIC/candace/products/lifeoxylin

Thank you for stopping by and “Making My Life Beautiful!!

XO Candy

Adapted from Apriori Beauty’s Did You Know “Beneficial Beauty” developed by Candace Keefe, Elizabeth Verveynck, Susan Twellman, and Katy Meunter, PhD

Are you a soap and water gal?  A bar of soap and a washcloth is all you’ve used for as long as you can remember?  That was me, too!  Every Saturday night, we used a white bar of soap that smelled really, really soapy (not perfumed), scrubbed ourselves all over, hard, with a rough wash cloth, and voila, we were clean enough to wear a dress with white gloves to church the following day!  What I remember the most was how dirty the water was after I got out of the bathtub, and how dry my skin felt for several days after!

Then we became teenagers, noticing what all the other girls were wearing and doing, and wanting the boys to notice us, too.  Looking good was a priority, especially if one slight flaw would be noticed by everyone!  As I started to notice changes in my skin during my twenties, I began my quest for the perfect cleanser, lotion, blemish eraser, rouge and lip stick I could find!  I loved to make an appointment with the visiting makeup artist at department store cosmetic counters to have my makeup done with my girlfriends, coming away looking like a street girl.  Did you do it, too?  Did you run to the bathroom as soon as you got to school to roll up your skirt and apply a heavy coat of foundation, powder, rouge, liquid eyeliner, blue eyeshadow, heavy mascara, and white lipstick??  Those were the days!!  We didn’t know anything about how to care for our skin,  just what to layer on it to look “good”!  Now, we feel so young in our hearts, yet when we look in the mirror, all those wrinkles look back at us!  There’s still hope! We can get our skin looking beautiful and healthy once again, maybe with a few wrinkles from many years of laughter and sunshine…

                So…….  How Important IS a Skin Care Regimen?? 

We all have our favorite products, the ones that feel great, smell great, and make our skin look amazing.  And, though we’re likely to hold these products near and dear, the truth is, it’s unlikely that there’s ONE “silver bullet” product out there that can fill ALL of our skin’s needs!  The skin around our eyes and lips is physiologically different from that on our forehead, cheeks or chin.  A brilliantly formulated, moisturizing cleanser is still unlikely to provide the hydrating boost that a moisturizing cream can….It is for these of reasons that a regimen – one that includes a carefully chosen combination of skin care products that work together with one another - is often the most effective way to make our skin look and feel beautiful!

So how do we choose the right regimen?  What products do we really need?  Skin type can vary from person to person – so naturally, skin care needs to specific to your needs as well.  With all of the skin care products on the market today, it can become confusing to decide what you really need to determine those  products that are really going to help your skin look, feel and function  most healthfully. 

To simplify things things here, I’ll break down the basic skin care needs into a series of steps in which there are particular processes and ingredients that everyone can benefit from regardless of skin type or skin challenges you face.

Products in a skin care regimen should perform the following functions:

Cleansing, Preparing, Treating, Protecting, and Moisturizing.

Cleanse ~  Cleansing helps remove the dirt, oil, and other impurities from the skin’s surface and inside pores.  It is the first step in improving skin appearance, preventing blemishes, discoloration, inflammation and general dullness.  When choosing a cleanser, be sure that is is gentle, natural, and devoid of harsh, irritating ingredients. I HIGHLY recommend Celloxylin Creme Cleanse!  It is also very important to avoid over-cleansing – twice daily is enough, even if you have oily skin! 

Exfoliation ~ is another essential step for most skin types, mechanically or chemically cleansing skin by removing dead skin cells from the surface.  The frequency with which you exfoliate can depend on skin type and your natural ability to turn over dead skin cells, but should typically be done 1 – 3 times per week (see blog post “Why Exfoliate” in sidebar). Celloxylin’s Sugar Beet Crystal/Papaya Enzyme Activated Microcrub has the perfect combination of gritty sugar crystals and papaya enzymes for a mechanical-chemical exfoliant. Did you know that sugar is an anti-inflammatory, too?

Cleanse morning and night, using warm water (water that is too cold or hot can harm skin).  If your skin feels tight and dry, you have likely overdone it!  And remember, it is important to take the same care cleansing the rest of the skin on your body as you do with your face!

Prepare ~ Prepare clean skin to receive ingredients that will come from the rest of your products.  Toners, tonics, or astringents, such as Celloxylin Activating Tonic, are designed to remove the last traces of impurities and restore the naturally acidic pH level to the skin.  Celloxylin Activating Tonic is unique, as it OPENS the pores and primes the skin to efficiently uptake ingredients in the Nutrient Reservoir (see last post “What’s in the Nutrient Reservoir”).  Chose a quality product that supports skin structure and function by incorporating ingredients with astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties.  When searching for a toner, tonic, or astringent, be sure to avoid those that are alcohol based – these can be extremely drying.  Apply to skin that is still moist, as this will help prepare your skin to accept ingredients from your moisturizer deeper into your skin!

 ** What’s in your Tonic??  Celloxylin Activating Tonic contains Tremella fuciformis Extract, an extraordinary effective humectant.  It both moisturizes the skin and helps the skin hold onto moisture longer.  In addition, research shows that Tremella works effectively as a topical antioxidant, containing high levels of Vitamin D which is important for cellular metabolism.

Treat ~ Treatment products deliver a high concentration of important ingredients to the skin; some treatment products are appropriate for daily use on all skin types, while others should be used to target specific conditions (ie. wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, clogged pores).  Daily use products should include nutrient packed serums such as the Celloxylin Firming Complex and Precision Skin Rejuvenator.  These products are formulated with ingredients to provide Collagen and Elastin support, combat oxidative stress, promote skin hydration, and reduce the signs of environmentally induced aging.   Treatment products should be applied and allowed to dry completely before moisturizing, to ensure the beneficial ingredients can fully penetrate the skin.  Once dried, apply moisturizer to provide a protective, hydrating layer to lock nutrients deep into the skin, where they can provide the greatest benefits!

Protect~ The number one cause of visible aging is sun damage!  Two main types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB, contribute to  skin damage and accelerated skin aging.  For full protection, SPF products should contain certain ingredients that provide broad spectrum coverage (protect the skin from both UVA and UVB radiation).  While the primary focus of SPF products is to absorb, scatter, and reflect UV particles, many SPF lotions and creams are formulated with ingredients that promote healthy skin structure and function in other ways.  By choosing a daily moisturizer with SPF protection, like Celloxylin Day Cream, you’ll cut down on the number of products you need without sacrificing the benefits!  Remember, it is essential to protect skin all year long, not just during the hot and sunny months.  Products with SPF value should be used last in your regimen, to ensure that active ingredients (which sit on top of the skin to protect against UV radiation) are not rubbed off.  To fully protect the skin from other sources of environmental damage, also seek products with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients – oxidative stress and inflammation are also major contributors to aging!

Moisturize~ Moisturizing is an essential step – it hydrates the skin and provides nutrients necessary for skin function and repair.  It is common for moisturizing products to be formulated differently for day and night use; the primary differences tend to be the thickness and SPF  value.  Day moisturizers, like Celloxylin Day Cream, are often lighter than night time moisturizers so that they absorb quickly and can be worn under makeup, and may include SPF ingredients to ensure skin is protected from UV radiation.  Night time moisturizers, like Celloxylin Night Repair 3-Deep,  are often thicker, as night time is a great time to use a moisturizer that is highly nourishing or incorporates ingredients to target specific skin care conditions, as this is when the majority of repair and regeneration take place.  The areas around the eyes and mouth need moisturization, too; because this skin is unique in structure – it is thinner and more susceptible to wrinkles – it is best to choose a moisturizer like Eye + Lip Age Eraser, specifically designed to target the eyes and lips.  Moisturize twice daily, as the last step in your skin care regimen, to seal in moisture and the beneficial ingredients from all of the products you’ve used!

**To maximize the benefits of your skin care regimen, after cleansing, gently pat skin dry with a towel and apply products while skin is still moist (many are formulated to help retain moisture).  Always allow each product to dry completely before applying the next. 

Now that you understand how important  taking care of our skin from the outside is, we’ll talk about what we can do from the Inside to make our skin even MORE BEAUTIFUL!!!

Thanks for stopping and MAKING MY LIFE BEAUTIFUL!!

XO Candy

I welcome your questions and comments!

 Adapted from Apriori Beauty’s Did You Know ” The Importance of a Skin Care Regimen” developed by Candace Keefe, CEO, Elizabeth Vervynck, COO, Susan Twellman, CMO and Katy Meunter, PhD.

Now that we know the four ways that our skin and body ages, the next question is “What can we do to prevent Oxidative Stress, Hormonal Fluctuations, Lack of Mitochondrial Energy, and help along our Longevity Genes?”  

From the birth of a cell, to the end of its life, Lifeoxylin and Celloxylin together create and sustain the Nutrient Reservoir – a patent pending blend of ingredients that nourishes, protects, prolongs cell life and defies aging.  Add to that performance ingredients that help reduce the visible signs of aging and you’ve got a systemic, “whole body” approach to anti-aging – the Cellular Age Advantage!

NUTRIENT RESERVOIR tm / Key Ingredients:

~ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE supports cell membrane structure, reported to reduce hyperpigmentation when used topically.

~ACETYL OCTAPEPTIDE-3 is the next generation of anti-wrinkle octapeptides that reduces wrinkle depth.

~ACETYL RESVERATROL is a phytoalexin/class of plant antibiotic compounds and a super antioxidant.

~ANGELICA POLYMORPHA SINESIS ROOT EXTRACT  (female ginseng) a Chinese herb known for analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and healing effectsdue to the plant’s high level of phytochemicals.

~ATP (ADENOSINE TRIPHOSPHATE) transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism.

~CAFFEINE is a cellular energizer, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and has been shown to have a sunscreen effect.

~CARNITINE HCL is a cellular energizer.

~LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT (Goji Berry) is a super antioxidant.

~PETASITES JAPONICA ROOT EXTRACT (Butterbur) is an anti-inflammatory, which calms and soothes skin.

~RHODIOLA ROSEA ROOT EXTRACT (Golden Root) is an adaptogen and anti-aging phytonutrient.

~SOY ISOFLAVONES are antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, a skin lightener which supports cellular balance.

~TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS EXTRACT (Mushroom) is an extraordinary moisturizer and antioxidant which supports cellular metabolism.

~UBIQUINONE (CoQ10) is a great antioxidant.

The complete Celloxylin Skin Care System is designed to maximize the benefits of the Nutrient Reservoir.  In addition to performing individual functions (ie. cleansing, moisturizing), each step prepares the skin to receive ingredients present in the next product!  When combined, these ingredients offer unparalleled results for your internal and external health.  Add to that the personal success and well being that can come from sharing Candace Keefe’s Apriori Beauty products, and you’ve got something truly Beautiful!! 

My friend, Barbara just sent me an email saying “I Love, Love the products!”  That just made my day! 

Comparing Apriori Beauty’s products to other Department Store and European Skin Care lines, I am just blown away at the fabulous results everyone is experiencing, the complete lack of irritable skin reactions and how beautiful everyone who uses our products looks and feels!  What a confidence booster to look and feel your very best every single day!!

I would LOVE to help you Look and Feel Your VERY Best -and take your skin and health to the Next Level!!

Thanks for stopping by and Making My Life So Beautiful!!

XO Candy

Drop me a line with a question or comment – I’d love to chat with you about your skin, or answer all your questions about the Apriori Beauty business opportunity! aprioricandy@gmail.com

What are the four core influences of aging. and how do they affect what we experience physically, and what we see in the mirror as we grow older?

 Why does an Internal + External approach to the battle against the visible signs of aging work the best?

Consumers are increasingly seeking “anti-aging” cosmetic products that treat the visible signs of natural and environmental aging, such as wrinkles, lines, sagging, hyperpigmentation and age spots.  The problem is, products that only focus on treating the signs of aging are not proactive!  This is what sets Apriori Beauty™ apart from the rest – Apriori Beauty sought to take an innovative approach to targeting the causes of aging, not just the symptoms by introducing the Cellular Age Advantage™, a proactive, internal + external approach that utilizes the Nutrient Reservoir™ to address the core causes of cellular aging!

 Why the Systemic Approach?  Topical and internal applications both have their advantages and disadvantages.  The Cellular Age Advantage “whole body” system utilizes the advantages of each to offer unprecedented results!

• Topically Applied Ingredients | Easy delivery to the skin; effective material levels even when applied in small quantities
• Ingested Ingredients |Face issues with bioavailability, bio-distribution, and delivery to the skin; when ingredients do cross barriers into the skin, they are delivered to deep layers where they can do their work most effectively

The Cellular Age Advantage™ | Addressing the core causes of aging 

Every cell has a lifespan that is typically shortened by exposure to environmental stresses – 90% of the visible signs of aging are caused by extrinsic factors.  The Cellular Age Advantage seeks to promote healthy cell function and prolong cell life with ingredients that address the 4 Core Influences of Cell Aging: oxidative stress, hormone imbalance, decreased mitochondrial efficiency, and damage to longevity genes.

• Oxidative Stress | reactive oxygen species are constantly generated through the process of metabolism and through exposure to environmental stresses, including solar radiation, pollution, and poor diet.  These free radicals wreak havoc on the cell, causing damage that has been linked to several diseases including cancer and heart disease. 
• Hormonal Fluctuation| throughout our lives, our hormone levels are in constant fluctuation and the signs of these changes are commonly manifested on our skin.  For example, during puberty hormones cause increased sebum production, resulting in acne.  Similarly, as we age, decreasing hormone levels lead to a reduction in collagen and elastin production; skin becomes thinner, drier, and less luminescent. 
• Mitochondrial Function | the mitochondria are the “power house” of the cell, where metabolism and energy production take place.  As we age, mitochondria function less efficiently.
• Genetics | our genes determine the longevity of cell life.  Exposing our cells to harmful materials (by both ingesting them and absorbing them through the skin) can alter gene expression in a negative way.  The result – damage that shortens cell life, encourages disease formation, and negatively affects the way we look and feel. 

Now you are all probably thinking – Yes! I have all of the above…. now what can I do, use and take to fight this battle? What ingredients work the best, providing the greatest results?  Next time I will give you the answers!

Thanks for stopping by to Make My Life Beautiful!

XO Candy

The information was taken from an Apriori Beauty™ Did You Know? “The Cellular Age Advantage”

http://www.aprioribeauty.com/FIC/candace

Happy New Year to You!!

I’m all about setting goals and moving forward  - here’s why:

~ Goals focus on an endpoint, or multiple endpoints, with intent and purpose.

~Achieving goals occurs by establishing smaller goals that ultimately accomplish Bigger Goals!

~I think the word “goal”, has a positive connotation, even “momentum” attached to it.

~Accomplishing goals keeps me moving forward with direction.

~There is great satisfaction in the accomplishment of goals!

That’s a short list, and to go with its shortness, is the goal I have of posting shorter blogs!  Ha, Ha!

My husband and I have come up with a list of goals for each year we have been married.  We make time around the end of the year to look at our goals from the previous year, see what we achieved and make new ones for the coming year.  We discuss our strategies for accomplishing them, and set some objectives, or smaller goals, that get us to the big ones!

This past year, we succeeded in achieving more of our goals than we have in our 20 years together, and, in spite of the economy, had the most successful year ever!  Tips for accomplishing your goals:

~WRITE THEM DOWN ! 

~PLACE THEM WHERE YOU CAN SEE THEM EVERY DAY - even multiple times a day! 

~CREATE OBJECTIVES, or mini goals, that when accomplished lead to achieving the bigger goal.  Objectives begin with an action word.  If your goal is to lose 10 pounds, one of your objectives could be to “Remove all potato chips from the house on January first.”  You can see how specific an objective can be!

~Establish what you will do to CELEBRATE the accomplishment of your goals!

~Lastly, Your goals are WHATEVER YOU WANT THEM TO BE!

Here’s what Candace Keefe, CEO of Apiori Beauty says about goals:

“January 2010

Happy New Year!
Now is the time to set new goals. Instead of a New Year’s resolution that lasts a week or two, set a personal goal that will carry you through 2010. The new year can be filled with big changes, if you choose to make a change.

At Apriori Beauty, ….YOU have total control of your future and the difference you can make for yourself and others! Helping just one person find personal success can make such a difference for you. It only takes one person, one at a time, to create huge momentum.”  (Go to http://www.aprioribeauty.com/fic/candace to read the rest!)

I need to stop now so I can achieve my goal of keeping it shorter – and I welcome your comments about your goals for the coming year!

Thanks so much for stopping by first thing this year, and May Your 2010 Be Fabulous!

You Make My Life Beautiful!  

XO Candy

I was totally stunned!  Literally amazed!

To have six children and her husband says she looks way better without that “stuff”  on her face?  (Susan Twellman- bottom left)

To be over 50, with skin damage from years in the sun and no longer need to put another layer of makeup on to cover it up?  (Candace Keefe-top right) 

AND for both to look so completely GORGEOUS???

You bet I WANT SOME OF THAT!!!

What is “that”?  It’s Apriori Beauty’s Celloxylin Skin Care and Lifeoxylin Elixir AND the Derma Firm Illuminator Treatment program!!

I have been using the Celloxylin and Lifeoxylin for six months now, and yes I am OVER 50 years old!  My skin has NEVER looked or felt so wonderful!!  Not with anything I have ever used from any upscale department store, drug store, or from anything formulated in Europe!!

BUT THEN!! I got the Derma Firm Illuminator ( http://candydye.com/2009/12/20/the-ultimate-10-minute-face-lift/ ) this week, and already on my third day, my AGE SPOTS – and I have many – are coming off!  Not lightening, not being bleached – they are COMING OFF!!

Those wrinkled crevices above the bridge of my nose, between my eyebrows, are melting away!! I am getting rid of the “NURSE FACE” as my kids love to call it, and am starting to look more fabulous – going for stunning here!!

YES! I have taken ”before” pictures, and will give you updates along the way – didn’t want to post them today- they were a little frightening ! Give me a little of time so you can see the changes, and I will put some ”after” photos up, yes for all the world to see!!

“Apriori Beauty’s mission is to help women look and feel beautiful with the purest, most-natural and most-innovative products and opportunity. When you look beautiful, you feel good. When you feel beautiful, you look good. And, when you can share this beauty with others, you can feel good inside and out.”   Candace Keefe

This is the  perfect vehicle to look your very best  - and then some - going into the New Year!  

Looking for a new job?  Competing with younger women for a position?

Want your husband/boyfriend/children to be proud when introducing you?

Make a change to achieve some personal pride in the way you look and feel! 

It will do you a world of good when you look and feel your best – you will be surprised how differently people will treat you and respond to you and wonder why you waited so long to get started!! PS: You can receive a 20% discount and a huge discount on the DFI by placing a three month Autoship order!! Contact me to place your order or if you have any questions!  What are you waiting for??

Thank you so much for stopping by and Making My Beautiful!!

XO Candy

Apriori Beauty™ Did You Know?  “THE ULTIMATE  10 MINUTE FACE LIFT”

So called “beauty gadgets” are earning a popular place in the cosmetics industry.  Why?  Because they work!  Here we breakdown the benefits of four different technologies on the market – ultrasound wave, vibration, FIR, and galvanic ion technology – to help you understand what they do!

Ultrasound Wave Therapy | Ultrasound wave technology uses sound waves that are greater than the upper limit of human hearing.  These waves generate approximately 5 million vibrations per second and generate heat that raises the skin temperature by 0.5 – 1.0°C, benefiting skin in the following ways:

• Pores are opened, allowing for the removal of impurities
• Vibrations activate skin healing mechanisms and push nutrients deep into the skin
• Elastin and collagen production increase, reducing the appearance of lines/wrinkles
• Blood and lymph circulation increase
• Skin cell turnover increases as ultrasonic waves aid in dead cell removal
• Cell metabolism increases, resulting in a reduction of facial fat

Vibration Therapy | Vibration technology functions to both relax facial muscles and activate your skin cells’ natural healing properties to promote skin recovery.  Elasticity increases, rendering the skin more youthful and luminous.  Vibration technology also functions to push the Nutrient Reservoir™ into the deepest layer of the skin where it can help repair and protect the life of every skin cell.  Benefits include:

• Skin and facial muscles are relaxed and rejuvenated
• Elastin & Collagen are strengthened
• Nutrients are transported deep into the skin

Far Infrared (FIR) Therapy | Infrared light is a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by the sun whose wavelength falls out of the visible range.  Despite the fact that we cannot see far infrared radiation, it is perceived by thermoreceptors in the skin as heat.  FIR has the following benefits:

• Skin is warmed, unclogging pores and expanding capillaries
• Blood flow increases, helping eliminate toxins associated with aging and fatigue
• Mitochondrial stimulation results in increased enzyme activity and metabolism
• Promotes the breakdown of cellulite, fat, trapped water, and wastes
• Promotes the regeneration of skin tissue
• Increases oxygen and nutrient delivery to cells resulting in increased skin vitality

Galvanic Ion Therapy | When accompanied by an appropriate conducting agent (such as the Celloxylin™ Precision Skin Rejuvenator), galvanic ion therapy works by supplying a current of positive and negative ions through the skin.  Positive ions cleanse pores by clinging to dirt, oils, and makeup and extracting these impurities.  Negative ions increase the skin’s ability to absorb nutrients from treatment products by pushing them into deeper layers of the skin.  The results:

• Energy from galvanic ion exchange attacks bacteria and promotes skin cell regeneration
• Impurities are extracted resulting in cleaner pores
• Beneficial nutrients are transported deep into the skin
• Skin is more hydrated, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is reduced

Celloxylin™ and the Derma Firm Illuminator™  ~

A Winning Combination for the Ultimate 10 Minute Face Lift 

 The Derma Firm Illuminator™ is an in home device whose combination of technologies makes it unmatched in the industry today.  Together with the Celloxylin™ Precision Skin Rejuvenator, the Derma Firm Illuminator™ helps to visibly reduce wrinkle length and depth while improving the tone, texture, and brightness of surface skin cells.  The best part – 10 minutes daily will give you results for a fraction of the cost demanded by professional spas, salons, or combinations of single function beauty devices!  The Derma Firm Illuminator™ . . .  why not make your skin healthier and more beautiful?

The Derma Firm Illuminator™ provides complete support for the patent-pending Nutrient Reservoir™.  This treatment system delivers beneficial age advantage nutrients into the upper most layers of the skin, visibly smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, increases collagen production to visibly enhance skins firmness, reduces Inflammation, visibly reduces large pores, and improves the appearance of sun damaged skin!

Scientifically proven results! | Clinical testing by an independent laboratory was conducted over a 28 day period to evaluate the ability of the Celloxylin™ + Derma Firm Illuminator™ treatment system to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin’s elasticity, and increase skin moisturization.  The results are in! 

• 71.3% increase in skin moisture, with a maximum 131.24% increase observed!
• Lines and wrinkles appear dramatically reduced
• Lines and wrinkles appear softer and smoother
• Dry lines and wrinkles appear dramatically improved
• Skin appears dramatically more hydrated
• Skin feels significantly more hydrated
• Roughness and dryness significantly reduced
• Skin’s radiance significantly improved
• Face appears significantly more youthful
• Test product significantly improves skin’s overall appearance!
• Test product significantly improves skins overall health!

When you purchase a 30-Day Celloxylin Set on Autoship at 20% discount, you can  purchase the Derma Firm Illuminator Treatment Set for $250 – (a $109 Savings! ) http://bit.ly/nrWi8

Please let me assist you by answering all of your questions about Apriori Beauty’s Fabulous Products, and Incredible Consultant Opportunity- I would love to have you join my team!  www.aprioricandy@gmail.com

Thank you so much for stopping by and Making My Life Beautiful!    Hugs, Candy

Ever been around someone whose presence just lit up the room?  Good things always happen when they’re around – even if it’s a rough day on the job,  having them work by your side always makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE  for the better.  What is it about them that is so special??   What qualities do they posses that make them winners??

~ PASSION ~

They are passionate about life, which spills over into everything they are into.  ”Most people have a passion for significance”, says Mark Sanborn, author of ”The Fred Factor”.  The day is much livelier whenever passionate people  are around!  Do you have passion?

~ COMMITTMENT ~

They are committed to their goals and vision.  They are focused, knowing how to get it done right.  Nothing can waiver them.  If an obstacle presents, they work around or through it to a successful resolution, and make the transition with great flexibility!  Are you committed?

~ CONSISTENCY ~

You can take it to the bank that they will be consistent in their approach and committment.  This brings stability and security to those that work with them, and allows them to take risks without fear.  There’s a huge trust factor here!  Are you consistent?

(Visit Mark Sanborn’s miniblog for more insight into the consequences of commitment-http://www.marksanborn.com/blog/ where he talks about beliefs, behaviors and the right consequences from being committed.)

~ PERSISTENCE ~

They never give up!   Optimists at heart, they always look at the brighter side, and what is needed to keep the ship steering in the right direction.  Then they just kept moving forward, persistently forward!

“You can only reach the finish line if you keep running toward it.  Those who stop, never make it.  It’s just not possible to be a success if you quit trying” (Candace Keefe, author of “How Bad Do You Want It”).

Are you persistent?

~ DISCIPLINE ~

It is obvious in their behaviors and mannerisms – committment, consistency and persistence are all results of a disciplined mindset followed by actions.  Are you disciplined?

~ HUMOR ~

The most successful people I remember, always, always had a great sense of humor. Even in the worst of situations, there was always a little something to share that could lift your spirits and make you smile!  How’s your sense of humor?

What did I leave out?  I’m sure there are more!

There’s someone who I have the priviledge of working with at Apriori Beauty, Candace Keefe, CEO, who has all of these characteristics, and then some.  Committed to making life beautiful for so many others, she is passionate about life and beauty, committed to elevate the public perception of the network marketing industry, persistent in her vision to produce the most innovative products with the finest ingredients and technologies, and oh, so creative and fun!  She has seen much difficulty in her life, but is disciplined in making each obstacle a stepping stone, blazing many new paths, and always with integrity.  That’s why she is a personal success, and that’s why she has tremendous credibility and a huge following!

I have met others who are given a great opportunity, but give up with the first difficulty that arises.  They may have passion and start out committed, but lack consistency and persistence, giving way to distraction, and discouragement.  To be able to keep forging ahead when the road is tough comes from a strong and focused mindset and much discipline. 

So, when you take a look at where you have come from and plan your course for the future, think about what you can improve upon to accomplish your goals, making it an enjoyable journey for everyone along for the ride with you!

What can you do to increase your passion, make a stronger committment, be more consistent and persistent, develop greater discipline and improve your sense of humor?

I welcome your comments!

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Did you know that “dust bunnies”, those wisps of dust found under beds and chairs, are made up of dead skin cells? Put that in your “things that I really didn’t need to know” file, right?  The reason I mention this, is that we are constantly shedding skin cells – all over the place, all the time!  As we get older, they don’t come off quite as easily or as quickly.  I heard someone once say “that’s why old people smell and have a grayish hue to their skin”.  While I’m not so sure about that, I do know that I don’t want anything dead stuck on me ever!!

If you have an extra moment, go back to my blog post “Grapes, Raisins and Corn Flakes” for a quick review of our skin’s layers and why we need to keep those “Corn Flakes” moving .  The best way I know to get rid of the dead skin cells on my face and body is by using an exfoliant.  I am here to say I have found something that you will absolutely love – the experience and the results – but first a little tutorial on exfoliation, courtesy of Apriori Beauty!

 Exfoliation is the process of using mechanical or chemical means to promote skin cell shedding from the epidermis.  Despite the fact that skin exfoliation is incredibly beneficial, it is often an overlooked part of a healthy skin care regimen.  To understand why exfoliation is so important, it is necessary to first look at skin function and the natural sloughing process.

 The skin is made up of three layers – the hypodermis, dermis, and epidermis.  Skin cells are constantly regenerated, with new skin cells created in the dermis and old, dead skin cells shed from the epidermis.  This process keeps skin clean and smooth, helps prevent pore clogging, and reduces acne breakouts.  As we age, the natural sloughing process can slow and become uneven.   the result – dull, rough-looking skin, clogged pores, and blemishes.  Exfoliation helps prevent skin from becoming dull and damaged looking by removing dead cells and encouraging cell turnover.

 How can exfoliation improve your skin?

• Removes dead, dry skin cells to reveal healthy, translucent skin underneath
• Supports health skin cell function by increasing epidermal turnover rate
• Helps prevent the cell buildup associated with clogged pores and acne
• Helps fade age spots

Two Types of Exfoliation – Mechanical and Chemical

• Mechanical exfoliation involves physically scrubbing dead skin cells from the surface using an abrasive. Commonly used abrasives include plastic beads, salt, sugar, crushed nut shells, pumice, and abrasive sponges or loofahs. 
• Chemical exfoliation involves products that contain enzymes or acids that help loosen the bonds that hold dead skin cells to the epidermis.  Many chemical exfoliants use fruit acids or alpha-hydroxy acids.  Fruit enzymes can also be used to help dissolve dead cells.   A dermatologist can apply highly concentrated chemical exfoliants, though products containing lower concentrations are available over the counter. 

 Ingredient Highlight | Carica Papaya Leaf Extract

Carica Papaya Leaf Extract contains the proteolytic enzyme, papain, which is well-known for its exfoliation properties.  Proteolytic enzymes assist in the exfoliation process by naturally dissolving proteins that hold dead skin cells in place.  Papain is a mild alternative to harsher ingredients commonly used in chemical exfoliation.

 Good Question | How often should I exfoliate?

While exfoliation is an important step in promoting healthy skin cell turnover, over-exfoliation can cause skin drying and irritation.  It is generally recommended that we exfoliate 1-3 times per week, depending on our particular skin type and exposure to environmental factors that cause skin damage.  For example, oily skin tends to slough off skin cells less easily, so an individual with oily skin may exfoliate more frequently than someone with normal or sensitive skin.  When designing a regimen suited to your needs, by sure to assess how your skin feels before and after exfoliating to determine the frequency that is best for you!

 Quick Facts:

• At birth complete cell turnover takes approximately 2 weeks.  At 50 years old, the same process takes 4 – 6 weeks.
• Celloxylin™ Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub is formulated with fine beet sugar to provide gentle mechanical exfoliation, and papain to provide natural chemical exfoliation!
• The problem with pellets | Many exfoliation products use tiny plastic beads, called nurdles, as the abrasive for removing dead skin cells. Unlike other common abrasives (sugar, salt) these pellets are not biodegradable – instead, they travel down your drain, contaminating the ocean and other aquatic environments.  In addition to accounting for up to 98% of marine debris found on some beaches, nurdles are a danger to small organisms that ingest them, so chose wisely next time you grab a scrub!
• TRY THIS . . . our favorite way to use the Celloxylin™ Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub!  Apply the Celloxylin™ Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub in the shower as instructed.  Before rinsing, apply Celloxylin™ Hydro Burst Cleanser for a delightful cleansing and exfoliating experience!

I absolutely LOVE this scrub!! It is the “grittiest” scrub I have every used, and as I am scrubbing, it completely melts on my skin - my skin feels minty fresh, and tingly, clean and renewed!!

 http://www.aprioribeauty.com/FIC/candace 

Thanks for stopping by…..You Make My LIfe Beautiful!!

PS Do you have a skin care issue you would like help resolving, or a health question for me? Leave a comment and I will do my best to help! I would also like to know what you would be interested in reading about in a future blog post!