Go Easy on Your Skin

You can rub away a lot of things, but you can’t rub away the effects of rubbing and scratching your skin. Our bodies perceive constant friction as an assault, triggering skin to thicken and darken as a protective measure. This is a condition dermatologists refer to as lichenification, also known as “elephant skin.” It’s why the skin of our elbows and knees is so much darker than the rest of our bodies.

So if you don’t want your face to look like your funny bone, avoid prolonged scratching and rubbing by addressing the source. If your skin is feeling irritated, treat with a soothing lotion. If allergies are causing you to scratch your skin, treat with an antihistamine or allergy medicine. This condition builds over time so the sooner you can reduce this habit, the better.

You can destress your skin and reduce irritation with our Soothe Regimen.  The full regimen gives you everything you need to reduce inflammation, irritation, and redness. On a budget? Start first with the Soothe Sensitive Skin Treatment. A 60-day supply costs $80. https://hrose.myrandf.com/Shop/Product/SOTT050

Source: Rodan and Fields DermRF

Why Microdermabrasion is Your Solution

Microdermabrasion uses tiny exfoliating crystals that are sprayed on the skin. It works best on problems such as dull skin, brown spots, and age spots.   Because it is non-invasive and does not use aggressive chemicals like peels, microdermabrasion is best used for surface skin rejuvenation.   

The technique also helps to thicken your collagen, which results in a younger looking complexion. Collagen is a protein in your skin that's abundant when you're a child and makes skin appear taut and smooth. Collagen production declines as we age, resulting in looser, uneven skin.

Are you Reunion Ready?

Quick: Your 20-year high school reunion is in a week. Which compliment are you hoping to receive?
A. You have such a nice car!
B. I wish my job was as neat as yours.
C. Wow. You look amazing!

Did you pick “C”? If so, you’re not alone. For most of us, looking great trumps cars and jobs, but it’s also a lot harder to embellish. July hosts almost a quarter of all high school reunions, yet attendance usually tops out at about 30 percent of the graduating class. One reason? Although reconnecting is exciting, the “long time/no see” microscope can be downright intimidating. (And, let’s face it: Carefully cultivating your Facebook appearance is a lot less scary than reconnecting in real life.)

The good news? You have more control over how you look than you think. Sure, nature plays a part in how you age—but only 20 percent. Our environment and our daily skincare and lifestyle habits account for 80 percent of visible aging changes. So whether you’re looking to refresh your complexion, minimize the appearance of aging, reverse brown spots, fade blemishes or calm red skin, it is possible to look better today than you did yesterday. 

Here is what you can use to take care of your skin concern before the big day:

Fine lines and wrinkles - Redefine Regimen - Can't do the whole regimen? Start with the Night Renewing Serum.
Dullness, Acne Scars and Fine Lines - Redefine MACRO Exfoliator - 5 minutes, once a week and your skin will look better than it has in a long, long time.
Blemishes and Acne - Use the Unblemish Regimen. Want to start small?  Get the Unblemish Acne Treatment Sulfur Wash. You can also use it in the shower to clear up back acne.
Brown Spots and Sun Damage - Use the Reverse Regimen.  It fades brown spots and evens out your skin tone. 
Sensitive Skin - Use the Soothe Regimen to get rid of blotches and skin irritation.  It works fast.

Source: Rodan+Fields DermRF

Retinoids and Peptides – Your Anti-Aging Arsenal

One of the major causes of aging is sun damage.  It’s just not fair, but it’s true.  Retinoids and Peptides should be in your anti-aging skincare arsenal.  This is because they are both effective in treating sun damaged skin AND reducing fine lines and wrinkles.  While Retin-A (retinoid) is the only FDA-approved topical treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, both peptides, Retin-A, and Alpha-hydroxys are shown in many studies to provide a boost to your skin. 

Retin-A (prescription form) and Retinol (over the counter cousin) are about as close to a silver bullet as you can get for fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage.  Retinoids normalize cell function, shrink pores, improve cell turnover, and affect the retention and production of collagen. These attributes combined provide you with a powerful tool for improving skin texture, fading sun spots and freckles, and reducing fine lines, acne scars and wrinkles. 

Aging Benefits of Antihistamines

From the Rodan+Fields DermRF:

Along with April showers and May flowers come allergies, which has most of us battling runny noses and itchy eyes. But allergies don’t just affect the way you feel, they can also affect the way you look. And that’s because over time, constantly rubbing your nose and eyes will accelerate the appearance of wrinkles. The most iconic? The “allergic salute,” otherwise known as the wrinkle that appears across the bridge of the nose due to years of rubbing.

However, by taking antihistamines to reduce the itchy symptoms that trigger all that scratching, you are actually doing your skin a favor and preventing those wrinkles from ever forming. So take a hands off approach to your skin and start thinking of your antihistamine as not only an anti-allergy solution, but an anti-aging one as well!

To fight existing fine lines and wrinkles order Redefine products today from Rodan+Fields or visit our website for more information on products and results.

The Real Deal on Wrinkles

Wrinkles are a fact of life, a sign of maturity (for most of us) and add beautiful character to your face.  Getting them too early or getting too many, however, is something many of us try to avoid.  In order to reduce and reverse the effects of aging, you first need to understand why you get wrinkles and fine lines in the first place. 

Aging and Wrinkles
Although genetics plays a major part in how your face ages and when, environmental factor such as sun exposure, pollution and smoking are major contributors to wrinkles.  The outer layer of your skin, called the epidermis, is the “protector” of the inner layers of your skin.  However some environmental elements, like sun exposure, reach through the epidermis to the inner layers of your skin. The Dermis, the second layer of your skin, is the foundation for your face.  It plays an important role in connectivity, firmness, and elasticity. Over time this layer thins, produces less collagen, and loses its ability to “spring back”, causing the face to wrinkle and sag. As your skin ages, it doesn’t do as good a job at retaining moisture which gives it a double whammy to the wrinkle process. 

Oprah and the Macro E - In the Press

O Magazine's executive beauty editor put our REDEFINE MACRO Exfoliator to the test, remarking that the next morning "makeup glides over my incredibly soft, clear skin."  She also loves the suction power and our electronic DOC-SMART technology and LED display that guides you during the exfoliation.   Used once a week, this hand-held, personal use exfoliation tool sweeps away dead skin cells leaving behind a smoother, healthier-looking and more luminous complexion. The proof is in the filter where you can see the dulling, dead outermost skin cells and debris that have been covering up your best skin. Read the full mention on O Magazine.  Order your own Macro Exfoliator and redefine the look and feel of your skin or enter to win a FREE MACRO E.

Treat Mom to Beautiful Skin

This year treat yourself and your mom to a gift your skin looking and feeling younger.  Just about every woman over 40 worries about the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles and for those with sun damage, it’s also the time those age spots start to appear.  With a little help from our skincare regimens, you can redefine the look and feel of your skin.  Here are our top picks that beauty magazines are raving about. 

Redefine Hand Treatment Regimen ($67)- To defend against the telltale signs of skin aging, we created the REDEFINE Hand Treatment Regimen. It visibly brightens, diminishes visible redness and reduces the appearance of brown spots, wrinkles and thin, crepey skin. Regimen includes REDEFINE Hand Brightening Treatment and REDEFINE Age Shield Hand Balm. 50 mL/1.7 fl.oz and 30g/1.0 oz.

Redefine Age Assault ($334) - Combat the visible signs of aging with our new Age Assault collection, clinically proven to give Father Time a run for his money. Featuring our top selling REDEFINE products at an incredible savings, this comprehensive skincare arsenal can help stop the visible signs of aging in its tracks. Collection Includes:

• REDEFINE Regimen for the Appearance of Lines, Pores and Loss of Firmness (REDEFINE Daily Cleansing Mask 4.2 fl. oz., REDEFINE Pore Minimizing Toner 4.2 fl. oz., REDEFINE Triple Defense Treatment 1 fl. oz., REDEFINE Overnight Restorative Cream 1 fl. oz.)
• REDEFINE Multi-Function Eye Cream (.5 fl. oz.)
• REDEFINE Night Renewing Serum (60 capsules)
• REDEFINE Lip Renewing Serum (60 capsules)

The Skinny on the Redefine MACRO E

Want to reduce wrinkles and fine lines and change the look and feel of your skin? Or maybe you are a salon looking to add quality services?

The Redefine Macro Exfoliator is our latest innovation that is making headlines in beauty magazines across the US. In its first release, our 3 month supply flew off the shelves in less than three weeks.

The new Redefine Macro Exfoliator from Rodan+Fields Dermatologists uses innovative technology to remove dead skin cells safely. 5 minutes, once a week is all you need to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the vibrancy of your skin. Plus, it will help your skin to benefit from your current skincare products.

With results that mirror expensive office procedures for macro-dermabrasion, the Macro E from Rodan+Fields is the latest and greatest in anti-age skin care and will boost your skin's health. Have a salon? Buy two and provide it as a paid service to your customers. You can't lose.  Order the MACRO Exfoliator today. 

Great Skin - Choose Low Impact Exercise

Good news for all your exercise avoiders out there. You know that working out regularly is good for your body, good for your mind, and good for your skin. Keep up the good work!!!  A regular exercise routine will improve your stress level, your energy level, and your overall health.  But...if you are over 40, you might want to rethink that high impact aerobics routine.  The constant jarring of high impact cardio isn't the best choice for your face. As you age, the collagen production decreases and your skins texture and elasticity lessens as well. The jumping movements with high impact cardio can cause increased loosening and sagging of your face.  Instead, choose walking, the elliptical, and other low impact exercises such as Pilates, strength training, and yoga.  Your skin will thank you! 

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The Key to Beautiful Skin

An anti-aging skincare routine doesn't have to be super expensive or complicated.  The first and most important thing you can do is drink lots of water.  I know you hear this all the time, but it is so true!  Your body is an organ – the largest organ – and it is made up of 70 percent water.  Flaky, scaly skin an dry skin patches are unattractive, can hurt and irritate, and leave your skin prone to infection.  There are many skin problems that originate with dry skin so it is very important (1) to hydrate and (2) moisturize without suffocating your skin. 

The last point is very important because many moisturizing lotions actually clog pores and keep the skin from breathing. Your skin is a dynamic organ with anywhere between 2-4 million sweat glands. In an area the size of a quarter, you have around 600 pores. That puts the number of pores on your face alone in the 30,000 to 50,000 range. If you consider the impact of thick moisturizers, foundation, and other make-up, then it is easy to see why we have skin issues, and why they get more pronounced over time.

To give your skin the breathing room it needs, wash your face twice a day, keep the make up to a minimum if possible, and use a light moisturizer. Look for a moisturizer where the main ingredient is a natural oil or extract like sunflower seed or macadamia oils. Natural oils and extracts will lubricate your skin without clogging pores and it could make all the difference in the look, feel and health of your skin. Try our Redefine Hand Brightening Treatment and the Soothe Moisture Replenshing Cream. You'll notice the difference - satisfaction guarenteed.   See the full article on the key to beautiful skin.