SKIN FROM WITHIN Written by Tricia Mann Written by Tricia Mann
FUTURE SKIN
Antioxidants are key to youthful skin. They protect your skin from taking a hit from the damaging effects of sun, pollution and toxins in your diet. Acai berry is touted as the world’s strongest defense for fending off free radicals. Pure Inventions has concentrated this ingredient in a pomegranate and acai berry antioxidant fruit extract that can be added to water. This tasty treat has no additives, sugar, gluten and calories, so drink up.
Pure Inventions Antioxidant Fruit Extracts, Pomegranate with Acai Berry $40.75 Available at select Gene Juarez salons or pureinventions.com
Do you actually know what can prevent you from achieving that gorgeous complexion you’ve always wanted? Consider what you put on your face or what your diet consists of, which can contribute to breakouts or glowing skin. But fear not. Supplements can keep your complexion supple and help undo damage from bad habits, such as not protecting your skin from the sun.
RAPUNZEL, RAPUNZEL
GLAM GAMS
Thick, sexy hair like a Brazilian super model is just a pill away. Phyto Haircare has taken the scientifically proven ingredients, such as omega 3 and vitamin B, which help promote healthy hair to create the ultimate supplement for your mane. In a research group, 95 percent noticed a positive improvement in their hair in two weeks of use of this product.
The pain that a woman endures to look sexy by wearing stilettos can have a major side effect: varicose veins. You may have seen them on older women or flight attendants. They are caused by improper blood circulation and can also be hereditary. ResVitále offers a solution with Beautiful Legs, a daily dietary supplement that contains diosmin and horse chestnut to enhance circulation and fade the appearance of unsightly veins.
Phyto Haircare, Phytophanere 60 Caplets $25 Sephora.com
ResVitále, Beautiful Legs $24.99 GNC.com
SPOT OFF
As we age, we can begin to accumulate age spots, acne scars, broken capillaries and sometimes even hyperpigmentation. There are many creams and potions that promise to restore our complexion’s former luster. Unfortunately, many contain hydroquinone, a skinbleaching ingredient that can damage your liver in high doses. Laser treatments are the safest and fastest way to zap those spots. American Laser Skincare in Bellevue offers an exclusive FotoFacial using the IPL laser, which has some additional skin tightening benefits. This treatment offers visible results within one to three visits. You do have to see the doctor on staff first to make sure you are a good candidate for this treatment. You can learn more by visiting americanlaser.com
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“The best preservative to keep the mind on health is the faithful admonition of a friend.”