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More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline – a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week.
Monday is like…
…your alarm clock: You know you need it but can’t stand the annoyance it causes.
I am in a quandary this morning.
I wanted to come up with something curt and spiteful to say about the break of the dreaded Monday, but, guess what? I’ve got nothin’ but a smile on my face. No, I didn’t have a double “O”. Better. My city’s team is Super Bowl bound! Yes, the Indianapolis Colts are headed back to Miami! Sorry to all of you Jets fans out there. It was meant to be. BTW, I have a new football player crush…Austin Collie (Colts wide receiver). Needless to say, I’m looking forward to the eye candy….oh, uh, the Super Bowl. Is it bad that I’m old enough to be his mother?
I was in a football frenzy yesterday. I even watched the Saints/Vikings game. Now, I do have a few things to say about that one. Does anyone else think that there was hit ordered on Bret Favre? Good God, they must have pummeled him at least 20 times during that game! I’ve never seen him look so old and tired. Though I wasn’t routing for the Vikings to win, I really felt for the guy. How would you like to remember likely your last game as being the old man who threw away the Super Bowl? I could almost hear Taps playing as he walked off the field.
On a brighter note, Drew Brees was quite enjoyable to watch. Though he could use a good hair cut. The mullet thing doesn’t present in his favor…but who cares, right? Just keep your hat on and I’ll be happy.
Does anyone else have teenagers at home? I guess they aren’t used to me jumping up and down and screaming at the television. I got the look…you know the one. It markedly asks “Mom, are freakin’ crazy?” and “Do you want to go to the mental hospital?”
I calmly reply to the eye gesture, “We’re going to the Super Bowl; I can get excited.”
“You’re so annoying, Mom,” one of the offspring says in with the tone.
It sort of makes me want to embarrass them…on purpose. Well, anyway, try to enjoy your Monday as much as I am. Here’s a little clip of my boy, Collie, that I thought you’d like to see. It’s not from yesterday’s game, but can you say AMAZING?
Madeline’s photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline – a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week.
The Monday after New Year’s is like…
…opening a closet that hasn’t been cleaned out for five years.
What Now?
Yes, dears, the holidays are over, and you might be feeling a tad bit blue or hungover, depending on how much you partied this past weekend. Me….well, I’m good to go. My resolutions are set. At least my good intentions are.
BTW, I made up with the Wii Fit trainer that I wanted to murder last week. Really, I just figured out that you can skip the crap in between and go right to the exercises. No more lip from that virtual SOB.
I’m working on my new blog that will hit the web as soon as possible. New ventures are scary; you can’t help but wonder if you’re doing the right thing. Blogging is not like other normal activities you decide on like, what to eat and drink, how to murder your boss, or what your going to wear today. No, it’s quite different. One must be willing to share personal things with the entire world and not worry about what people think. It’s like being an activist of sort or Kate Gosselin. Take your pick…
Now where was I? Oh, yeah, what now? Well, I most definitely will avoid all of the following in the coming year:
♦ Men who look like perverts (they probably are).
♦ All Internet ads that pop up in the middle of my email.
♦ Facebook applications (virus city)!
♦ Brussels sprouts
♦ Reality shows that start with the words: Parking, Pimp, Prom, or Polution.
♦ Car salesman who lie. Hope I don’t need a car.
♦ Anything that is too good to be true. Oh, wait, I was doing that visualization thingy…anything is possible.
And, the things that I will cling to with my entire body (legs wrapped around, teeth clenched, and nails digging).
♥ Midol
♥ Chocolate
♥ Coffee
♥ Under eye cover up
♥ Push up bra
♥ My Pure Romance consultant’s number
Yes, I’m a rebel. Yes, I know this is a wellness blog. Hey, a girl’s got to have what she’s got to have. At least I’m real and honest…I didn’t say real honest. I’m saving that for my personal blog.
Love,
Madeline
I almost forgot…here’s a little after holiday fun for you…
Madeline’s photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline – a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week.
The Monday after Christmas is like…
…tipping up the can of Redi Whip, pointing it in your mouth, and only getting air.
I hope everyone’s holiday was fabulously festive! Mine was one of the best I’ve ever had…though there was far too much cream involved. Today, I am bloated and demanding that all dairy be removed from my sight.
Are you thinking about your New Year’s resolutions yet? Oh, boy, I am! The first thing I’m going to do is not let my my husband cook for awhile. Men just don’t understand a woman’s metabolism. I think I’m going to lock myself in the bathroom with my juicer and 25 lb of fresh fruits and veggies for the next month. Do you think they would miss me? They more likely would miss the bathroom…
Did anyone else get a Wii for Christmas? Or a Wii fit? Good God in heaven, I am out of shape! My Wii fit age is about 15 years more than my mother’s. That’s a slap in the face. I tried the yoga thinking it would be the easiest of all the games…not so much. It’s bad enough that I fell off the balance board, but then my know-it-all Wii trainer had to snidely remind me after I was done. Bastard.
On the bright side of things, I’m starting my own blog soon. You can still catch me here at Women’s Life Link on Mondays, but I will be joining the ranks of blogging women with a daily outpouring of nonsense. I’ll let you know when and where very soon. I hope you follow me. Ta ta for now; I have to go plan a virtual homicide. Mr. Wii trainer, you’re going down!
Madeline’s photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline – a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week
The Monday before Christmas is like…
…licking a cheap envelope; it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
Stop pretending that you don’t know what I’m talking about. The lines are long; everyone is cranky; and that loving holiday spirit goes right out the window…at least until the mall closes. Even I’m pushing holiday overload and I’m a big, fool-hearted kid this time of year. It’s down right exhausting. Now, where’s that fairy god mother with the magic dust that makes it all better.
I remember when…
…you could drive down the street and look at all the lights without worrying whether you were getting your brains sucked out. Have you seen those weird, blue LED ones that make you feel like your loosing your mind and your eyesight? I understand conserving energy and all…let’s just not sacrifice our optic nerves to do it! Not COOL! Check out this video.
…children talked about getting dolls, footballs, bikes, and board games, not 5G touch screen cell phones, mind powered spheres, and violent video games realistic enough to turn this girl’s stomach.
…the kids looked forward to Rudolph, Frosty, and Santa. “They’re so gay, Mom,” the little un-PC ingrates say, “we want Transformers, Wizards, and Vampires.”
…I could decorate my entire home (cheaply) with all the beautiful holiday cards. Now, I’m lucky to get a few e-cards that seem to end up in the Spam folder. Don’t they know I’m on a budget!
…moms worried about running out of eggnog and cookies not their Cymbalta and Ambien CR.
Happy Holidays!
Madeline’s photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline – a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week.
Monday is like…
…No Refunds, Exchanges, or Store Credits.
Here I am on the Monday after Thanksgiving wondering who kidnapped my body and left the bloated, achy one in its place. Uugggg – too much turkey, potatoes, corn, and pie for me. Why do I do it to myself every year? With good intentions of NOT going for seconds (or thirds), I wriggle through the family line and overload my plate in ten seconds flat. One of the unhealthy traditions that I can’t seem to break away from. Thanks Mom and Dad.
Shopping Frenzy
Did anyone go shopping on Black Friday? Did anyone get trampled, flipped off, or bit while trying to buy, Rocky the Robot Truck. Sorry, little Johnny, I wasn’t willing to lose an eye for it. People are crazy at the holidays, especially women! The meek housewife from the burbs who would do anything for anybody suddenly turns into the holiday shopper from hell – red, glowing eyes, vicious fangs, and three inch talons are no match for this chick; you can have the damn toy! Did I say that out loud? So much for good tidings.
You thought that lovely woman was to be feared in the store, just wait till you meet her on the road! God help us all if there is ice or snow on the street. It’s then that I have delusional visions of living in a much simpler time without all the hustle and bustle. Is it bad to text your therapist while driving?
Cyber Monday
Well, if you really want to avoid all the craziness of the desperate housewives of Mall of America, try online shopping. You won’t have any problems with that….yeah right! You might be okay with the purchasing part, but have you ever tried to return something you bought via the web?
Count to ten and breathe slowly into the paper bag…
I once tried to return something that was a gift for a dear friend. She waited three months for the new one to arrive. Maybe it’s just me, but I seem to have no luck with cyber carts. They always seem to have the electronic equivalent of a noisy Walmart cart with a bum wheel. Only I can’t just ditch it in the toilet paper aisle and get a new one. You’re stuck with e-commerce glitches…all the way through the store. Once it took me an hour to realize the reason why the check out page wouldn’t accept my info. My caps lock was on.
Maybe we all just need to be obliviously happy during holiday shopping like this adorable tike.
Madeline’s photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline – a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week.
Monday is like…
…finally getting flowers from your significant other and your allergic to them.
Have you ever been so busy that you forgot your own children’s names? You attempt to call one of them and what comes out of your mouth is a stuttered combination of your other child’s name (or the pet’s), your grocery list, and the title of the novel you wish you had time to read. Your flesh and blood offspring looks at you like you’ve lost your mind; like you should be drooling into a bowl at the nursing home – not good for mom diplomacy with the teen. Arrg!
The other area of failure when I get overworked is the condition of the homestead. Everyone else tries religiously to convince me that they’re doing their chores, but then when I’m not able to be there much, why does it look like a crack house (not that I’ve ever been in one); I watch a lot of cop dramas on TV. I mean, COME ON! Can someone just help? The reoccurring nightmare about child services coming and taking them away for an unfit environment has really got to stop!
I feel like I’m always one holiday behind. I have a moldy, shrunken head of a jack-o-lantern and wilted mums on my porch at Thanksgiving when the Joneses have their Christmas lights neatly applied to every eave of their perfect house. If our holiday decor gets up by December 15th, I’m doing pretty good. We won’t talk about when it actually gets put away. To save time last year, I put the tree (fully decorated) into a tall closet for safe keeping. Sure, you laugh now; just wait until you are sorting out all of those branches, untwisting lights, and cleaning up after the mess. Who’s the smart one then? Happy Holidays!
Madeline’s photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
I’m Madeline - a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week.
Monday is like…
…the new, gorgeous (skinny) intern at work casually asking you , “When are you due?” You think…maybe I should have passed on that triple cheeseburger for lunch.
Now, on to more important things.
Ode to My Scales
We’ve been though it, you and I,
From “you stupid, broken peice of crap,” to “why should I even try.”
You must be thinking that I’m a foolish tart,
When, every other week, I curse your digital display…straight from my heart.
I know that you’re just doing your job,
But I can’t help but think that you want to leave your mistress…this blob.
I’m sorry that I work you so hard with my ups and downs,
Just bear with me one more week; a new grapefruit diet, I have found.
It’s going to be different from this day on,
Wait and see; I can do this. That extra fat, forever will be gone!
I truly do love you; I can’t be shy,
When you say I’m 155 when the doctor’s scale says otherwise.
So, I promise to cut you some slack today,
I’ll just quietly leave the bathroom without delay.
Enjoy your vacation without complaint,
Because, someday I’ll be back…just you wait!
Madeline’s Photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday with Madeline♥
Welcome to my inaugural post! I’m Madeline - a healthfully humorous, radically ridiculous, momentarily messy broad here to give you a flicker of joy on the (in most cases) worst day of the week. I’ll try to give you, well, more out of your Monday with the useless stuff that women pour over when their brains are still checked out from the weekend. If you aren’t careful though, you might find a lesson or two between the lines.
So, let’s move on.
Monday is like…
…the new suit you bought on the Shopping Network; it arrives revealing that it looks just like the one that your Aunt Betty wore…to her funeral.
Now that we got that straight, let’s talk about the “A” word…no, not that “A” word, the other one… Aging.
For God’s sake, Girl, you have to get over it! I did.
Here are a few signs of the transition…gives you something to shoot for.
1. An AARP commercial comes on, and you actually watch it.
2. You proudly fill your grocery cart with a pair of $3.00 reading glasses, a Glucosamine supplement, Activia, More® magazine, and a Reader’s Digest®, foregoing the Seventeen® mag, french fries, and Midol…damn menopause.
3. You start sending your grown kids articles you’ve clipped from the Reader’s Digest®.
4. Your purse sounds like a Maraca when you pick it up from all of the NSAIDs, Tums, calcium sups, and M&Ms.
5. You call all of your living ancestors to ask them what major illnesses run in the family and then Google their answers to make sure you don’t have any symptoms.
Think of it this way: each day gets you closer to being the woman God dreamed up. Beautiful. Embrace aging like you do your Snuggie…you know you have one (or secretly want one); don’t deny it. Mine is leopard. Grrrrr….
Madeline’s Photo by Gothicjade
More Out of Monday
Men-On-Pause: Not To Be Confused with Menopause By Kellie R. Stone (Journey Coach)
Have you ever just wanted to take a break from the man in your life? Picture it – a whole day (or year) without him.
Men-on-pause…
No more having to explain (for the hundredth time) why you get grumpy every month. Or why you wake up drenched in sweat (for those of you gals who are actually menopausal). I’m almost there – perimenopausal.
No more trying to “talk him into” getting healthy. You can just head to the grocery and not feel guilty about spending the entire food budget on veggies, whole grains, and the lean meats. You laugh devilishly as you pass the little powdered donuts, the Mountain Dew, and the pork sausage.
No more telling him to get his cholesterol and blood pressure down, his mood and languishing libido up, or his head out of his ass.
Your meditation time would surely be much more productive, as you wouldn’t be thinking about whether he took the trash out, remembered to get the oil changed in the car or put the salt in the water softener. You could just do it yourself…done.
Knowing that you were right all along, (and since you’re on a break from him) you won’t have to emphatically say, “I told you so!”
You can just ask a trusted girlfriend (instead of him) if your outfit looks good and actually know that you are getting an honest answer.
I don’t even need to mention the floor that doesn’t have a wet towel, dirty underwear, or yesterday’s clothes laying on it.
A world without men (for a day).
Be well-be beautiful.
Photo by KikuFire
More Out of Monday: Beauty Tips
Bargains, Bartering, and Borrowing By Kellie R. Stone (Journey Coach)
Recently, I told you gals about my style changes that included a funky short, blonde hairdo and a return to my edgier side. I am finding that just the hair change alone is giving me a spark for life that I haven’t felt for a long time. It’s amazing to me how much different you can feel when you find the right look. The hair was really a needed change for me as I have been somewhat reserved and antisocial over the past year or so since the birth of my daughter. It’s understandable considering all that goes into raising an infant.
As a part of my transformation back to a look that is more me, I have been trying to obtain some new pieces for my wardrobe that reflects this style. I had some items that were good but most of what lingered in my closet just reminded me of being pregnant or how long it had been since I actually bought clothes. So, in my search for the new duds, I contacted a dozen or so clothing designers on Etsy.com to see if they would help me with my transformation by allowing me to review their work. I had no idea that these artists would not see the value in the kind of advertisement that we ladies share here on the web. They all declined the opportunity to be featured on not one, but two, web sites. I was bummed. But, I must move on!
Bartering at It’s Best
Because money is so tight right now, I’ve been forced to come up with other ways to get this wardrobe thing done. In addition to borrowing several items from my twenty-something daughter, I found a really cool bartering site called Barterquest.com, and let me tell you, I was psyched! You just post what you have to trade and what you want for it. It’s really that simple. I was able to post a couple of items yesterday, but I mostly looked around the site for items that I wanted. Realizing that batering is going to be a super way to get new things, I decided to come up with at least five more items that I’m willing to part with. We’ll see how it goes!
A Swap Party
The other thing that I’m going to do soon is host a Swap Party for all of my friends and family. I have a feeling that this event will bring some interesting items into my closet. Basically, you just invite your friends to come over and bring items that they no longer use. They are given chips at the door depending on how much stuff they contribute and are sent into the shopping area where they can purchase items donated by others. No one uses cash, just the chips. In addition to that, you do all the regular girlie get together stuff like talk, eat, drink, etc. What a blast! Be looking for your invitation in the mail!
Bargain shopping and bartering 
takes some practice and determination to find the right pieces that work for you. But sometimes it just happens, like in the case of my find of the century! One of my good friends allowed me to pre-shop her garage sale this past weekend. Among her soon to be sold items was a pair of size 9, black leather, Diesel boots that originally went for around $400 new. Guess how much I scored them for? Twenty-five bucks! Oh, YEAH! And they are edgy and unique to boot (no pun intended).
Tell us about any fabulous bargains that you’ve found lately. We’d also like to hear about your style changes and what you’ve done to accomplish them. And if you know any designers who would want to be featured on the site, please let me know. Be well-be beautiful.
Photo by BrazenPhotography
More Out of Monday: Beauty Tips
By Jeffrie Ann Hall (Esthetician)
Been spending time in the sun? Like to get out when the weather is warm? Do you still spend ample time outdoors even when summer is over?
Ever thought about HOW enjoying the sun, at home or on vacation, can affect how you AGE?
Using SUNSCREEN is a huge part of Anti-Aging Skin Care! By now pretty much everyone should know that…hopefully. And those of us who are over 30 will be seeing changes in our skin - obvious changes if you have neglected the use of a good sunscreen.
SUNSCREEN is ANTI-AGING Treatment!
So, even if you are young you should be thinking about Anti-Aging and the role sunscreen plays in it. And if you are over 30 and didn’t use sunscreen as a younger woman, you may well be wishing you did! If that is the case, start using sunscreen NOW if you haven’t already. And for any damage that you are seeing now, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, etc., my Anti-Aging Secret will take care of that in no time at all. I am living proof of that!
When I was younger there was not a lot available as far as products to prevent or slow the aging process. And we didn’t even know the role sunscreen can play in the prevention of visible signs of aging, mostly because sunscreen as we know it today wasn’t on the market! We all used baby oil and got as dark as we could, especially if you grew up in a warm climate where the beach was available year round (like I did)!
I suppose you can chalk that up to “if I only knew then what I know now”!
Early Prevention
If you are in your 20’s or even your teens you should absolutely be using a sunscreen of at least SPF 15 on a daily basis. This could be a separate product, a product combining daily moisturizer with an SPF or it could be your foundation makeup in a formula that includes SPF. If you are having a day in the sun, beach, boat, whatever, you should use at least an SPF 30 (Same advice goes for women in their 30’s and up).
Now you may think, “I don’t have wrinkles, why should I worry about that now?” Well, because the sun is one of the fastest ways to age your skin. Plus there is the problem of skin cancer and trust me, you do NOT want that.
Delayed Consequences
You don’t SEE the result of your unprotected daily exposure or the days of fun in the sun until much later. How’s that? It is because it starts in the deepest layer of your skin. The Basal layer of the Dermis (skin). Cells way down deep begin to change, they do not duplicate themselves in the same way when the DNA has suffered damage from over exposure to the sun (there are other damaging factors as well: smoke, alcohol, stress). Sun, and those other factors, create free radicals in the skin that attack our healthy skin cells and then, yikes, wrinkles!
Wrinkles! Because damaged cells, cells attacked by free radicals, can no longer continue to produce that same smooth youthful surface. So, if you are young, start now with that sunscreen, use a good quality, gentle cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Be sure to remove all makeup at night and use a night cream that has restorative ingredients. And those would be anti-oxidants, such as vitamin C, E and A.
We women over 30 should follow the same routine!
Know Your Sunscreen
There are a lot of different ingredients used in sunscreens to block the sun. The first thing you need to know is to use a BROAD SPECTRUM sunscreen. One that blocks both UVA and UVB rays from the sun. UVB rays are the burning rays. UVA rays are the ones that can cause skin cancers by depleting the skin’s natural immune protection.
As far as ingredients go, the most effective are Octinoxate, Octisalate, Avobenzone and Oxybenzone. These are all synthetic ingredients. If you are concerned with using a natural mineral based sunscreen look for Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. There has also been some research including anti-oxidants (Vitamin C and E) in sunscreen. It appears that they boost the effectiveness of the screening ingredients and fight free radicals at the same time.
Stay Protected Year Round
When enjoying the beach, the pool and water sports be sure to use a sunscreen that is water resistant, and don’t forget to reapply after prolonged time in the water and toweling off. Remember to use sunscreen every day no matter what season it is as well. Great skin later is simple if you start young! And if you aren’t so young, and you are seeing the results of free radical damage, I tell you again, My Anti-Aging Secret can change that!
Have fun in the sun, I do, but PROTECT YOURSELF!
***For more information about Jeffrie’s Best Anti-Aging Secret and to view actual pictorial results, contact Jeffrie at 203.740.2005, ♫ jeffriehall@sbcglobal.net , or visit The Secret to Perfect Skin.
Photo by Emery Rose on Deviantart.com
More Out of Monday: Beauty Tips
By Jeffrie Ann Hall (Esthetician)
Ever wonder how you should be layering your skin care products? It is important as some products are water soluble and others contain oils and seal themselves into the skin. Some products penetrate the skin to a greater degree than others. Here’s a quick run down on the best way to proceed:
1. Cleanse, of course! Do it thoroughly and use a gentle circular massaging motion. Rinse well and gently pat dry.
2. Tone - this brings the skin back to a normal PH level. You can apply toner by misting the skin if it is in a spray bottle or wet a cotton ball or pad and gently wipe the skin. Allow to dry.
3. Serum – Some of these are water soluble. Serums contain anti-oxidants in their most concentrated form and some also include Pro Collagen Peptides. These are products that are intended to slow and repair the aging of the skin. Allow this to sink into your skin completely. Some of us use two serums, me for example. The second is oil based and is intended to target a very specific issue. In my case this is loss of elastin in the skin, and I use the serum which includes the ingredient Ethocyn (it’s amazing!) that replaces that. I put this on top of the first serum, it absorbs and acts as a sealant for the first, water based, serum.
4. Moisturize - This is when you apply your day or night cream/lotion. Your day moisturizer should absolutely contain an SPF of at least 15.
Having the SPF built into your moisturizer allows you to skip the step of an added sunscreen product. Sometimes foundation makeup has SPF but I highly recommend using a moisturizer with SPF instead. The SPF is usually higher in moisturizer and often of a higher quality with a broad spectrum which protects you from UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays will give you sunburn (aging your skin) and UVA you puts you at risk for skin cancer.
Your night moisturizer should not contain SPF so don’t use the same one you use in the day! Your night moisturizer will contain ingredients that are more targeted to repair your skin and have higher levels of potency (anti-oxidants and peptides). When we sleep, our bodies (and YES! our complexions!) repair and heal the best. That is why when you are ill everyone tells you to get plenty of rest!
So, maybe you already knew all this….
But I’ve had clients that didn’t, so I felt it was a good subject to run through. Have any questions on ingredients? Want to talk skin care? Leave a comment or Visit The Secret to Perfect Skin.
Photo by Kaeldra-1
More Out of Monday: Beauty Tips
By Jeffrie Ann Hall (Esthetician)
Here I am again with more skin care info for you! Today, I want to talk about Elastin. And no, it’s not the stuff that keeps your swimsuit snug on your hips!But it does have a similar property. Elastin has ‘snap back’ to it, like your swimsuit, or like a rubber band. Elastin keeps the skin tight and flexible. If there is enough elastin in your skin it will retain and return to it’s shape after being pulled or stretched.
As we age, it depletes. Just like our friend collagen; also like collagen, it’s a protein. Elastin comes from those same fibroblasts that collagen does. Actually, fibroblasts do a lot of things for our bodies, but our concern here is Skin Care and Anti-Aging.
Ingredients, Ingredients, Ingredients!
OK~ so how do we maintain the elastin in our skin as we age? There are Anti-Aging products that have elastin listed as an ingredient. They won’t work. Elastin as an ingredient in a product is just another form of moisture, like the the collagen some products list. It can not penetrate the skin. We need those cell communicating ingredients again. Something structured on the molecular level to get into the skin and have a chat with our fibroblasts.
“There are Anti-Aging products that have elastin listed as an ingredient. They won’t work.”
Cutting Edge Research
I know of only one thing that can do that. It is a product designed by biochemist, Dr. Chantal Burnison. The idea was to create an ingredient that would simulate the process of elastin production. It took 19 years and more than $20 million to research this, as well as prove it’s safety and efficacy.
The ingredient is called Ethocyn. Ethocyn is a competitive inhibitor, that means it prevents something from occurring. We have androgens (a ‘signal’ molecule) in our systems. When certain androgens enter our skin cells they will convert to DHT and attach, or bind, to the DHT receptor causing the production of elastin to slow or stop.
Is It the Fountain of Youth?
When Ethocyn is applied to the face it blocks DHT from binding with the DHT receptor in your skin cell’s fibroblasts, which means it allows your skin to continue producing elastin. It allows the fibroblasts to restore the elastin levels in your skin. The ‘snap back’ quality of younger, smoother more flexible skin is regained. Research suggests that 99% of people who use this product will restore the elasticity to the same levels of a 20 year old. Crazy, right? But true. Are you going to look 20 if you are 45? Of course not, but you will have amazing skin that will defy the years.
So, where do you find Ethocyn? Not easy. You can’t go to Macy’s for it. One company has the exclusive rights to use it as an ingredient in their own product. It’s part of my Anti-Aging Secret. Want the scoop? Let me know, I share…. In fact, I love to share. So call me, 203.740.2005, email me at ♫jeffriehall@sbcglobal.net, or visit The Secret to Perfect Skin…whatever is easy.
Until next time, take it easy, be good to yourself! As for me, I’m off to give myself an Anti-Aging treatment!
About the Author
Jeffrie Ann Hall has been a practicing Esthetician for over 12 years and is passionate about teaching women how to optimize their beauty and health through knowledge and quality products and services. She also teaches Pilates in the New England area.
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