Monday, November 30, 2009

5 Easy Ways to Avoid Gaining Weight During the Holidays

The holidays are a time to share with family and can provide you with many lasting memories. However, if you're not careful shoveling cookies and pie in your mouth before ringing in the New Year can have a lasting impact on your waistline. Here are 5 easy tips to stay fit and avoid the holiday bulge:
Keep exercising! Just because it's cold outside and there are presents under the tree doesn't mean it's time to skip the gym. Even if you decide to pass on hitting the gym, take a walk around the block to burn some of those extra calories you're consuming.

Portion control! Avoid loading up your plate before even taking a bite. It's true - your eyes are bigger than your stomach. Eat a little and then decide if you want to venture back for seconds.

Don't think about food! We know this is impossible, but studies have shown if you think about the act of eating you will actually eat more. Keep your mind on holiday cheer and not on holiday treats.

Eat throughout the day! This may seem ridiculous, but it's widely accepted that eating more smaller meals is better for your metabolism than a few large ones.

Watch what you drink! It's easy to rack up a few 1,000 calories while you indulge in seasonal decadent drinks. One serving of the average eggnog will set you back roughly 350 calories and nearly 20 grams of fat.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Congratulations InSpa

The fastest growing day spa chain in America has even more to be excited about. According to the residents of Issaquah, InSpa is the best spa in the city. For the second year in a row, the Issaquah InSpa has been voted “BEST OF ISSAQUAH” in the favorite services salon/spa category. Each year, the Issaquah Press takes votes from locals to find the best. The Issaquah InSpa is located at 6150 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Issaquah, WA. Call today or stop by to experience the best. (425) 392-6655.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Power-Packed Age Fighting Eye Cream

Posted By Tammy:
HydroPeptide Eye Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate is brightening eyes everywhere! It’s formula is lightweight yet luxurious. It performs to give you something that all tired moms want: brighter eyes, firmer eye area with less puffiness and less wrinkles, and fading dark circles! Does that remind you of pre-mom days? Since you won’t be sending back the little ones anytime soon (I hope!), you are stuck with some long nights ahead for the next, say, 18 years (at least). Which means, dark circles. Unless…you decide to use HydroPeptide Eye Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate!

Monday, November 9, 2009

HydroPeptide®: the Leader in Peptide Based Skin Care

The HydroPeptide® collection utilizes more peptides, at higher concentrations than any other skin care company to provide significant anti-aging results.

Peptides are present in every living cell and possess a variety of biochemical activities. Peptides were first synthesized in 1975 as medicine used during childbirth and are now used in almost everything. However, the power that peptides have in skin care wasn’t realized until earlier this decade. In 2004, HydroPeptide® became the first skin care company to incorporate peptides into every product. Currently, the HydroPeptide® collection includes 19 different peptides to boost collagen and fight wrinkles.

What are peptides? Peptides are cell messengers that nourish, repair, and send neural-messages, which naturally stimulate diminished collagen and other important skin tissues as well as relax repetitive wrinkle-causing facial expressions. Peptides are found in nature, but are lab-enhanced for safety, maximum efficacy and stability. HydroPeptide® is the first skin care company to include peptides into every product and includes them at the highest clinical concentrations. This is significant because different peptides stimulate different collagen, elastin, and other parts of the skin matrix. One of the great aspects of peptides is their versatility. These cell messengers provide restorative results as well as preventative benefits.
“Having peptides in every HydroPeptide® product gives our company a distinct advantage over others,” said Dr. Louise Peck, PhD and founder of HydroPeptide®. “The results peptides provide are cumulative, so having them in every product makes perfect sense. The 19 peptides in our collection are the most scientifically advanced and are what make HydroPeptide® so effective.”

HydroPeptide® products will PURIFY, RELAX, NOURISH, STIMULATE, HYDRATE and PROTECT skin addressing all aspects of the Simply Ageless Skin Key™. The Simply Ageless Skin Key™ is a stress free guide to looking ageless. The founder of HydroPeptide®, Dr. Louise Peck, believes anti-aging products must tackle each aspect to effectively counter-act aging. HydroPeptide® simplifies life by addressing as many elements as possible in as few steps as possible. Go to hydropeptide.com to learn more.

HydroPeptide® products are available in prestige retail locations nationwide and at http://hydropeptide.com. Paraben free. Phthlate free. Formulated for all skin types. Not tested on animals.

About HydroPeptide®
HydroPeptide® takes the most advanced, scientifically proven skin care elements and simplifies your beauty routine with the SIMPLY AGELESS SKIN KEY™, giving you a complete map to beautiful, healthy, ageless skin. The multifaceted HydroPeptide® takes the hassle out of your already hectic and complicated life. Whatever your skin type and whatever your concern, HydroPeptide® supplies the latest high-tech vital ingredient technologies that deliver youthful, healthy skin.
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Friday, November 6, 2009

Help Fort Hood: Where and How to Donate

In the wake of tragedies such as this, it's important to remember that we can all do our little part to help. You can find out where and how to donate at huffingtonpost.com.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Five Best Eyelash and Eyebrow Growth Products

Eyelash growth products with prostaglandins almost all work, but all too often cause side effects, as our readers have reported with, for example, Lilash, such as severe irritation and even hair sprouting in cheeks. Our Five Best picks – Hydropetide, Folligen, Marini Lash, Dermalash and Keracyte-B – are prostaglandin free and we have tested them and know that they work on lashes and eyebrows.
truthinaging.com
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Friday, October 16, 2009

Rauscher Bekke: Con Artist?

Is this company one big con artist? Rauscher Bekke, the company behind Dermapril, Dazzle White and Res-V-Life, is not looking out for consumers. The company publishes false claims about brands including: HydroPeptide, Olay Regenerist, ReVive, Thermage, HTY Gold, Resurgence, Lift-SP , Hydrolyze and Evolence. It is ridiculous. It will be interesting to see if they are contacted by the FDA under the new guidelines. We don't need to say anything else because the public is already fighting back:
  • "I was scammed"
  • "This company is a fraud"
  • "They took money out of my account"
  • "The better business bureau will hear about this"
  • "There is no such website as www.dermapril.com. I repeatedly get an error message that there is no website at this address. And, this is the address to which we are directed if we wish to cancel after our risk-free trial. So, I have to ask - Is this intentional. Makes it pretty hard to cancel."

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Night Creams In Sync With the Body’s Clock?

By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS:
"These days, even resting hours are meant to be productive. Build more muscle then burn extra calories while you sleep. Invest wisely, and get rich as you snooze. And if beauty marketers are to be believed, no woman should let a night pass without slathering on a face cream dedicated to repairing her skin from dusk till dawn."

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

HydroPeptide® Wins Fitness Magazine Beauty Award

The votes are in and the experts have spoken. The two-step HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel is the winner of Fitness Magazine’s 2009 Beauty Award for “BEST Skin Refresher.”

The HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel reveals new healthy skin, a vibrant glow and happy skin from the first application. This award winning peel not only removes dead skin cells, revealing shinning beautiful fresh skin, but also drives nourishing peptides back into the skin. Based upon consumer evaluations after just one use, 100 percent of participants said the HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel left their skin smooth, 93 percent said it left their skin polished and refined and 91 percent said their skin looked healthy and vibrant.

Fitness Magazine’s Beauty Awards are highly selective. First, a panel of experts including dermatologists and Fitness Magazine advisory board members Elissa Lunder, MD, Hema Sundaram, MD, makeup artist Emily Kate Warren and hairstylist Louise O'Connor helped narrow the 1,100 nominations to 129 finalists. These products were then shipped to Fitness Magazine Beauty Club reader testers. For weeks, these testers used the products to find the best 42 standouts.

“HydroPeptide® is honored to win a Fitness Magazine Beauty Award,” said Dr. Louise Peck, PhD and founder of HydroPeptide®. “The HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel is not only great for your face, but also works wonders on your hands, elbows and stretch marks. It’s even highly effective for those with sensitive skin that may not be able to handle professional peels or microdermabrasion. It’s truly an amazing product.”

HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel will Purify, Relax, Stimulate and Protect skin addressing many aspects of the Simply Ageless Skin Key™. The Simply Ageless Skin Key™ is a stress free guide to looking ageless. The founder of HydroPeptide®, Dr. Louise Peck, believes anti-aging products must tackle each aspect to effectively counter-act aging. HydroPeptide® simplifies life by addressing as many elements as possible in as few steps as possible. Go to hydropeptide.com to learn more.

HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel is available in prestige retail locations nationwide and at http://hydropeptide.com. HydroPeptide® Polish and Plump Peel retails for $68, both units are 1.7 ounces. Paraben free. Phthlate free. Formulated for all skin types. Not tested on animals.

About HydroPeptide®
HydroPeptide® takes the most advanced, scientifically-proven skin care elements and simplifies your beauty routine with the Simply Ageless Skin Key™, giving you a complete map to beautiful, healthy, ageless skin. The multifaceted HydroPeptide® takes the hassle out of your already hectic and complicated life. Whatever your skin type and whatever your concern, HydroPeptide® supplies the latest high-tech vital ingredient technologies that deliver youthful, healthy skin.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Bionic Beauty Product Review: HydroPeptide Dark Circle Concentrate

This eye serum contains 12% I-LOXYL, 7 peptides and 10 antioxidants including Vitamin K (to help reduce dark circles) and Vitamin A (to help with the puffies). The eye cream is targeted to reduce puffiness and instantly lift… and it really helped. Within a minute or two, my eyes were beautiful without makeup again! It doesn’t mention a tone corrector – eye brightening result, but wowie does it show! I love this stuff. It made my eyes absolutely “Pop”.

Bionic Bronnie says “Reviewed and Highly Recommended!!”
HydroPeptide Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate is available for $60 from SkinCareRx (0.68 oz bottle).

Monday, October 5, 2009

Seattle Based Businesses Form Local Partnership

HydroPeptide®, an anti-aging skin care company, is teaming up locally with InSpa® to bring peptide based skin care to spa-goers in Washington and California.

The digital age has transformed how business is conducted. Social media, virtual meetings and e-mail are just a few of the things that are making the days of face-to-face business and handshake deals disappear. Mutually beneficial local partnerships are unique and even rarer given the current state of the economy. One of the benefits of a local alliance is the added personal communication that ultimately provides better quality and service to customers. The collaboration of HydroPeptide® and InSpa® is a perfect match and is helping to keep revenue and jobs in the state of Washington.

The HydroPeptide® Complete Eye and Lash Restoration kit will debut in all InSpa® locations Oct. 5. The complete HydroPeptide® collection will be available in all InSpa® locations Oct. 15. InSpa® currently has eleven locations in Washington and California and InSpa® is the fastest-growing day spa retailer in the country.

“We are ecstatic to partner with a local company whose mission of caring for people, as well as their skin, matches our own,” said Colleen Stone, CEO and Founder of InSpa®.

Colleen Stone, former Merle Norman executive, founded InSpa® in 1999 with the vision of providing affordable, high-quality spa products and services in a friendly, welcoming environment. InSpa®’s dedication to simplicity, quality and value is designed to enable anyone to enjoy the health and emotional benefits of spa products and services.

“We’re excited to work with a local business because it affords us the opportunity to meet face-to-face and form a synergistic relationship,” said Chris Pachuilo, Vice President of HydroPeptide®. “I feel like we’ve already learned a lot from each other.”

HydroPeptide® will PURIFY, RELAX, NOURISH, STIMULATE, HYDRATE and PROTECT skin addressing every aspect of the Simply Ageless Skin Key™. The Simply Ageless Skin Key™ is a stress free guide to looking ageless. The founder of HydroPeptide®, Dr. Louise Peck, believes anti-aging products must tackle each aspect to effectively counter-act aging. HydroPeptide® simplifies life by addressing as many elements as possible in as few steps as possible. Go to hydropeptide.com to learn more.

For more information about InSpa® or HydroPeptide®, visit http://inspa.com and http://hydropeptide.com.

About HydroPeptide®
HydroPeptide® takes the most advanced, scientifically-proven skin care elements and simplifies your beauty routine with the SIMPLY AGELESS SKIN KEY™, giving you a complete map to beautiful, healthy, ageless skin. The multifaceted HydroPeptide® takes the hassle out of your already hectic and complicated life. Whatever your skin type and whatever your concern, HydroPeptide® supplies the latest high-tech vital ingredient technologies that deliver youthful, healthy skin.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009

HydroPeptide® Sales Soar while Latisse® is Lashed by the FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has warned Allergan Inc., the maker of Latisse®, that the web site for its eyelash thickener is misleading because it avoids or downplays risks associated with the product.

HydroPeptide® Lash Longer Fuller Lusher is quickly becoming America’s favorite new lash product due to its drug-free formulation and impressive results. On Sept. 10, the FDA sent a letter to Allergan Inc. informing the company that they have misbranded Latisse® and are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The violation is that “the Latisse® site either doesn't mention potential side effects including bacterial eye infection, allergic reactions, excess hair growth outside the intended treatment area, and permanent changes in iris and eyelid pigmentation, or presents them in small text that is much less prominent than statements about the product's effectiveness.”

HydroPeptide® Lash’s popularity is increasing in part because companies like Allergan, Inc., Athena Cosmetics, Inc., and Jan Marini Skin Research, Inc. include drugs in their products or have included them in the past. In 2007, U.S. Marshals seized 12,682 applicator tubes of Jan Marini’s Age Intervention Eyelash. The FDA requested that the products be seized because the “use of Age Intervention Eyelash may cause other adverse effects in certain people due to the bimatoprost, including macular edema (swelling of the retina) and uveitis (inflammation in the eye), which may lead to decreased vision.”

HydroPeptide® Lash does not contain “glaucoma type meds” like Latisse®, Peter Thomas Roth Lashes To Die for, Lilash or MD Lash Factor. HydroPeptide Lash Longer Fuller Lusher is drug-free and is the first product without prostaglandin to pioneer the power of plant stem cell and growth factor technology to nourish and revive lashes and brows.

“We would never put drugs with harmful side effects in our products,” said Dr. Louise Peck, PhD and founder of HydroPeptide®. “That’s just not something we believe in at HydroPeptide®. We fully disclose our ingredients and I’m sure our customers appreciate it.”

HydroPeptide® Lash will NOURISH, STIMULATE, HYDRATE, and PROTECT skin addressing many aspects of the Simply Ageless Skin Key™. Dr. Peck’s philosophy is the Simply Ageless Skin Key™ which is a stress free guide to looking ageless. Anti-aging products must tackle each aspect to effectively counter-act aging. HydroPeptide® simplifies life by addressing as many elements as possible in as few steps as possible. Go to HydroPeptide.com to learn more.

HydroPeptide® Lash Longer Fuller Lusher is currently available in prestige retail locations nationwide and at http://hydropeptide.com. HydroPeptide® Lash is .17 ounces and retails for $130. Formulated for all skin types.

About HydroPeptide®
HydroPeptide® takes the most advanced, scientifically-proven skin care elements and simplifies your beauty routine with the SIMPLY AGELESS SKIN KEY™, giving you a complete map to beautiful, healthy, ageless skin. The multifaceted HydroPeptide® takes the hassle out of your already hectic and complicated life. Whatever your skin type and whatever your concern, HydroPeptide® supplies the latest high-tech vital ingredient technologies that deliver youthful, healthy skin.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

April Rain Skin Care: Beautiful Skin Like Nature Intended

Posted by blissfullydomestic.com:
"Ever want to have beautifully hydrated skin without all the harmful chemicals, allergens and skin irritants? Ever want to find a product formulated for your skin type without having to compromise on your ideals concerning animal testing, organic ingredients or environment-friendly packaging? "

Monday, September 21, 2009

HydroPeptide Lash Review

Posted by Whitz World of Beauty:
I have noticed with HydroPeptide Lash, that my lash do seem a little fuller! Hooray!
Also, they are growing a little more evenly, instead of having sparse bursts of hair growing in all directions (like with LiLash).
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whitzmakeuptipz.com

Monday, September 14, 2009

HydroPeptide Serum Reviewed and Recommended

It is nearly a year ago since I first came across Azure Cosmeceuticals Hydropeptide Serum. I was excited to see a sophisticated concoction of peptides and epidermal growth factors and I was about to whip out my credit card when I looked further down the ingredients list and my purchase was put off by peptides, triethanolamine, silicones and phenoxyethanol. Then a few weeks ago, Azure sent me the Hydropeptide Serum ($130) and it seems to have been reformulated to appeal to my flexible friend (although there is still one silicone and the phenoxyethanol is a bit high up the list for my liking). I have been testing it ever since and have noticed a smoother, brighter complexion, diminishing fine lines and a more even skin tone.

Product Review – HydroPeptide Eye Cream

The ones I’ve found in the past always seem to be good at moisturizing, but they don’t do much else. So, when my friend recommended HydroPeptide Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate, I thought it would be another cream with big promises but no results. Lucky for me, I was wrong.
I’ve been using the eye cream for six weeks now, and I’m really pleased with the results. My dark circles are definitely less noticeable. I can actually leave the house without concealer!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Early Spring Showers

HCT Packaging designed the jar for April Rain Skin Science's Night Rainew. The design is intended to convey the essence of rain, water and moisture without detracting from the brand image.
GCI Magazine

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Dream Your Wrinkles Away with April Rain Skin Science

"Few health & beauty product lines have generated the amount of attention and overwhelming level of positive feedback that April Rain Skin Science has received since it was introduced to the market. This line of products, which includes Night Rainew, Day Rainew and April Rain’s Midnight Rain Satin Sleep Shade, has been raved about by prominent skin care publications and health & beauty Web sites."

HydroPeptide Lip Plumper Perfects Your Pout

Posted by Copley:
“I have in my hands Hydropeptide Lip Plumper, a very different product from its predecessor. Instead of a spicy sting, this plumper treats my lips to a refreshingly mild tingle and strawberry taste. The texture is neither too sticky nor too wet, and the color is a natural pink without overdoing the shine factor. My lips appear noticeably fuller and smoother.”

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Flava Fav Product Review

Posted by Gloss Glam Zen Fly:
My impatience got the best of me. It was my true intention on waiting the whole 30 days before writing a review. However, my little beautiful GGZF readers, April Rain could wait no longer. Let the showers begin: April Rain's new Day Rainew® with HydroPeptide® has been a staple in my morning routine for 18 days and I am in fact falling in-love with it.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Beauty Experiment: Thicker Lashes with Hydropeptide Lash

Posted by BeautyXposé:
We could see the beginnings of something happening within the first week of use, and after a couple of weeks, we definitely saw the difference. While lashes didn’t erupt into a lush imitation of a mascara commercial, growth did occur. What we didn’t think about was that new lashes would grow in and be shorter than full-grown lashes, which isn’t a terribly noticeable thing, but is funny when examining them in a mirror. It also thickened the lash line. Lashes not only grew in next to other lashes, but also slightly behind them.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Plastics in Oceans Decompose and Release Hazardous Chemicals

American Chemical Society:
In the first study to look at what happens over the years to the billions of pounds of plastic waste floating in the world’s oceans, scientists are reporting that plastics — reputed to be virtually indestructible — decompose with surprising speed and release potentially toxic substances into the water.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

April Rain Donates to Pure Water Foundation

American Spa:
April Rain Skin Science is donating a percentage of proceeds from the sales of the April Rain Skin Science Collection to the Beauty for Pure Water Foundation, which helps relieve the burden of families in developing nations by helping to fund sustainable clean water solutions.

Monday, August 10, 2009

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Beauty Packaging Magazine

April Rain Pours Moisture into Skin:
Unscrew the raindrop-like top of April Rain’s sleek blue container and prepare to drench your skin with its advanced anti-aging formula—in day ($95) and night ($129) versions. The Rainew Collection, developed by skin care ingredient expert April Zangl and a team of professionals including dermatologist Dr. Vivian Bucay, promises to not only super-hydrate skin, but repair and dissolve wrinkles, too. The proprietary custom raindrop jars, made of polypropylene and manufactured by HCT Packaging, took two years to design. The company also supports a non-profit organization that brings clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. More info: http://www.aprilrain.com/

Friday, July 31, 2009

Raindrop-Shaped Jar

A jar designed exclusively for April Rain Skin Science’s Night Rainew skin cream was inspired by the shape of a raindrop. HCT Packaging (Santa Monica, CA) studied lenticular images of raindrops in order to accurately create a package that would match the design brief. “The floating raindrop shape was the cornerstone for all of our design iterations,” says Adrian Apodaca, HCT Packaging’s senior engineer. “We wanted, however, to find the right shape for the acrylic outer casing to complement the curvature of the inner packaging.” She continues, “The final shape of the outer casing gave minimized refractive distortion of the inner packaging, while allowing us the best opportunity to display the distinct figure of the jar.”

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

HydroPeptide Lash Helps Lashes Grow - Tested and Recommended

Posted by Marta:
I must admit that I applied it mechanically for a few weeks without bothering to take note if anything was happening. But three weeks into my trial, I found myself before the mirror and was struck at how black, long and healthy my lashes looked. I couldn’t help but bat them.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Better Bets!

Daily Fashion Report:
Summer sun, wind and rain can play havoc with your skin, no matter what your age. April Rain Skin Science has created Day Rainew: this super nourishing daytime moisturizer is clinically proven to improve the appearance of your skin with regular use. There is a cell renewing Night Rainew Cream as well. Use them together and see how much more radiant your complexion can be.

Friday, July 24, 2009

April Rain Skin Science Day Rainew

Posted by: Hil'Lesha
We take multivitamins every day to live a longer, healthier life; supplying our body with a balance of key nutrients we need to perform our best. You wouldn't expect one key nutrient to maximize your body's performance, so why should you expect one star ingredient to do the same for your skin? Day Rainew®, powered by 29.5% HydroPeptide®-DR and 16 high-performance, super antioxidants, is your skin's nourishing multivitamin and your answer to achieving younger-looking, energized, healthy skin.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

My Beauty Bunny

Posted by Lea:
I’m excited to share my latest anti-aging find. It’s called April Rain Skin Science, and they have two products, Day Rainew and Night Rainew. These anti-wrinkle creams are day and night moisturizers that use powerful peptides, antioxidants, and hydrators to improve the appearance of the skin.
I decided to try them due to their impressive clinical results: 63% wrinkle reduction in just 30 days for Day Rainew and 90% of people who tried Night Rainew noticed a decrease in fine lines and wrinkles.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Christmas in July?

Hurting department stores thought to themselves…It’s July – We should celebrate Christmas! It’s weird and there’s no doubt about it. The sound of sleigh bells ringing can be heard this Summer:
“Sears, like most retailers, usually waits until November to begin selling holiday merchandise, but the deepening recession caused the retailer to rethink its strategy.”

Thursday, July 9, 2009

What the Heck is a Free Radical, and Why Should I be Concerned?

Posted by: Amber
Free radicals are molecules that aren’t happy unless they’re destroying healthy cells like the ones that retain our skin’s youthful appearance. They’re the Debbie Downer, the Party Pooper of the bunch, and the rain on the parade! They damage our skin and other parts of our bodies as well, but let’s focus on the skin. We’re exposed to them unknowingly every day!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

HydroPeptide Voted Best Eye Concentrate of 2009

HydroPeptide Eye Anti-Wrinkle Dark Circle Concentrate makes eyes sparkle and glow. Paraben free and packed with an unsurpassed level of rejuvenating peptides and wrinkle-relaxing neuropeptides that diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles to create a youthful appearance, HydroPeptide Eye has been voted Best Eye Concentrate of 2009 by Jacqueline Luxe. Jacqueline Luxe offers the best in luxury news and brands. Celebrity news and interviews! The hottest international fashion trends. Lifestyle treats from around the world and great exciting beauty tips, with exceptional beauty products, for both women and men.
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Monday, July 6, 2009

The World’s Most Unique Beauty Magazine

New Beauty is the World’s Most Unique Beauty Magazine. Pick up the latest issue to see Night Rainew! Night Rainew will give you the ability to Dream your Wrinkles Away and firm your jawline. Click here to find out where you can grab an issue of New Beauty.
Visit NewBeauty.com

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

What Can You Put Your Skin Through?

There are a lot of impressive claims made when it comes to beauty products. "Immediate Results!" and "Look 20 Years Younger!" are just some of the few. However, what if there was an anti-cancer cream for wrinkles? Problem: what if that cream made your skin look like raw hamburger meat?

Friday, June 26, 2009

The King of Pop

The world lost a legend with the passing of Michael Jackson. There will never be another entertainer with his skill set and global appeal. He will be missed. Listen to 38 essential Michael Jackson hits on MySpace for free.
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Neck and Decollete

Posted by Marta:
My neck and decollete have been the focus of recent attention - mine, I should hasten to add. After much research, I have been up to my neck in potions and lotions that will make the V-neck sweater zone clear and firm. Favorites so far are April Rain Night Rainew.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Pick Up The Phone

What skin care products are you using? If you're looking for products to help you battle wrinkles and fight off the signs of aging…chances are you've already tried a few different skin care lines - probably with varying results. What did you like about them? Did they give you the results you were looking for? Did they give you the results that the company promised?
Help your skin and yourself. If you want to learn more about April Rain Skin Science or skin care in general give us a call - we'll answer the phone (we promise). You'll never be re-routed to a call center, no pressure sales and we'll give you the individual attention that you and your skin deserve. You can always catch us on Twitter too! Don’t be shy @AprilRainSkin
Phone: 1-800-932-9873
E-mail: info@aprilrainskinscience.com
Facebook: AprilRainSkinScience

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Beauty Experiment: Day Rainew by April Rain Skin Science

At BeautyXposé, we’re always a tad skeptical when we get a product claiming to cure or drastically reduce wrinkles and crevices (we prefer to think of them as the result of time-honored triumphs, thank you). So when we received Day Rainew® by April Rain Skin Science, we paused after reading that independent lab studies found its proprietary collagen-boosting ingredients, HydroPeptide®, reduced fine lines and wrinkles by as much as 63% in just 30 days. As our duty to you, dear readers, we enlisted the help of a FOB (Friend of BeautyXposé) to help us put the product to our own, “independent test.”

April Rain Night Rainew

Posted by Aly Walansky:
For the last few weeks, I’ve been noticing my skin look a lot healthier…and I have a pretty good idea of who to thank for it.
Nightly drinking (and not of the water kind) got my skin super dehydrated, and I had to find a way of quenching that thirst.
April Rain’s Night Rainew is an ultra-hydrating night repair crème that promises to provide long-lasting moisture.
I’ve been using it every night after cleansing, and as I feel my face right now, it feels supple and smooth - exactly how I want it to feel - and it feels that way until I wake up in the morning. Skin that is dried out looks aged - and as I am just hitting 30, I don’t want to look any older than I already am! As it’s become healthier, I am looking younger (if not young, sigh. Night Rainew has HydroPeptides in it, which are 100% organic and said to help get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. It also includes antioxidants Buddleja and Echinacea, also age-defying. Let’s face it, I can use all the help I can get.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Hydropeptide Eye Extreme Dark Circle Concentrate

"You may not want to say the name of this product more than once (even without aforementioned medication), but once you try it, you’ll definitely be hooked. It claims to be a "targeted eye treatment to reduce puffiness and instantly lift," and-against all odds!- we actually found that to be true. We also noticed that it reduced dark circles and redness (as claimed), as well as color irregularity, while gently plumping up fine lines.Some of the effects were nearly immediate (the slight plumping, better texture, smoother skin), and some took a few months to see (diminished lines, more perfect skin tone), but we found this to be among our very favorite products in terms of promised effects vs. those actually delivered."

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Beauty Review. April Rain Skin Science Night Rainew

Posted by: Lauaren Dimet Waters
Anyone who knows me can tell you I am always on the hunt for the ultimate youth elixir in a jar. This is much to my husband's dismay as our home is literally littered with jars of cream. Every once in a while one really proves itself be shared with our readers. The research we do in the name of ageless beauty! Here is a new one I really like...April Rain Skin Science's Night Rainew®. It's a groundbreaking luxury night repair cream that combines cutting-edge science with the most potent, life-giving essences of nature for complete skin renewal (that is clearly their jargon). With 21 hydrating elements, ECOCERT® organic ingredients, and the exclusive HydroPeptide®, Night Rainew® has every element proven by fresh science to deliver on our promise to achieve real results. HydroPeptide® is the age-defying breakthrough behind April Rain. The select blend of powerful age-fighting peptides and neuropeptides found in HydroPeptide® defend against all facets of skin aging and sets a new standard in anti-aging skin care. Containing the highest degree of effective age-defying peptides and intelligent time-released hydration that deeply hydrate cells, plumping them for a more lifted appearance, and relaxing wrinkle-causing facial expressions.
What did I think? Well as soon as I put it on my face, my skin felt super hydrated and soft. When I woke up, my skin was still very hydrated and soft, which means it absorbed into my skin and not my pillow. After about a week I noticed my skin looked much better and dare I say? A little younger! There is also a Day Rainew® which I did not try. Here is a little tidbit...Desperate Housewives creator, Marc Cherry, personally requested the Rainew collection for all the cast when they return mid July for season 6. See if you notice a difference! To learn more about Night Rainew® and to order for $129 visit aprilrainskinscience.com

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

The Science of Aging Skin

By: Lydia Sarfati
From the moment a person is born, aging begins. Although you are powerless to the natural process of aging, what is done each day will affect the skin later. The rate at which the skin bears the signs of aging is dependent not only upon chronology and genetics, but also on the environment, a very large factor working against the skin that many tend to overlook during their youth.
Types of Aging:
* Chronological aging
* Environmental aging
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Monday, June 15, 2009

NY Beauty Secrets Examiner

NY Beauty Secrets Examiner: With celebrities like Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani, Rebecca Romijn, Ashlee Simpson, Jamie-Lynn Spears, Minnie Driver, Amy Poehler, Elisabeth Röhm, Tori Spelling, Michelle Monaghan, Alyson Hannigan, Alison Sweeney, Julie Bowen, Kelly Rutherford, Angie Harmon, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, ElinWoods, Nicole Richie, Nicole Sullivan, Constance Marie, Lisa Marie Presley, Tisha Campbell-Martin and Camila Alves using April Rain, I was quick to expect phenomenal results.
Result: I was extremely surprised. It was better than expected! The subject I had use this product sports a complexion that looks 10 years younger! The results are, in fact, immediate. It smoothes line, delivers a subtle lift, and is an excellent moisturizer. Let's just say, my subject is now addicted to April Rain. Be sure not to pass up this great product. You will be be pleased.
To read more about the products or buy some to enjoy for youself or a loved one, you can visit their website at http://www.aprilrainskinscience.com/
Stay gorgeous!

Friday, June 12, 2009

IECSC Las Vegas

IECSC Las Vegas, June 13-15, 2009, Las Vegas Convention Center
Challenging times demand creative thinking! And in today's economy, there is only one event that meets that demand... IECSC Las Vegas. Celebrating its 18th year as the largest esthetics, cosmetics and spas how in the world, IECSC Las Vegas is giving you the full treatment!
  • Meet with more than 650 industry-leading skincare, wellness and equipment companies in our exclusive exhibit hall.
  • Attend over 200 FREE Manufacturer Education classes and get an inside scoop on what’s new and exciting.
  • Educate yourself in our expanded conference offering more business-building content, more sessions focused on showing you the latest spa treatments and techniques.

Visit April Rain Skin Science at Booth #1910, Visit IECSC.com for more information

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

REVIEW: April Rain Night Rainew

Posted by: for the love of beauty
HydroPeptide is the age-defying breakthrough behind April Rain skincare. Their select blend of powerful age-fighting peptides and neuropeptides found in HydroPeptide defends against all facets of skin aging and sets a new standard in anti-aging skin care. Containing the highest degree of effective age-defying peptides and intelligent time-released hydration that deeply hydrate cells, plumping them for a more lifted appearance, and relaxing wrinkle-causing facial expressions. Thus is the claim of April Rain Skin Science.
This is a decadently rich, creamy moisturizing treatment that is a dream to apply. With its light, fresh scent and silky feel on skin, it's one of those products that you can't wait to get home to use. It comes packaged in a sweet jar reminiscent of a drop of pure rain water. Upon application, skin is instantly hydrated, fresh and more youthful in appearance. The moisturization continues as you sleep, providing for renewal and rejuvenation of facial skin. You awake to a bright, healthy complextion. Not bad, huh.

Here's what's behind it. The select blend of powerful age-fighting peptides and neuropeptides found in HydroPeptide® defend against all facets of skin aging and sets a new standard in anti-aging skin care. It's patent-pending isolates have been clinically proven to:
Boost CollagenStabilize CollagenProtect CollagenRelax Wrinkle Causing Facial Contractions
Exclusive HydroPeptide® with intelligent time-released hydration contains the highest degree of effective age-defying peptides that deeply hydrate cells, plumping them for a more lifted appearance, and relaxing wrinkle causing facial expressions. The multi-dimensional formula maximizes hydration, rebuilds collagen, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, shrinks pore size and noticeably firms and lifts skin.

21 hydrating elements impart penetrating, long-lasting moisture for refreshed skin that is healthy and younger-looking. 100% organic Echinacea extract, eco-cultivated in the Swiss Alps, heals damaged skin, prevents collagen breakdown, and retains renewing moisture for improved firmness, elasticity, and lift. 100% organic Buddleja extract, an ancient Chinese skin-healing remedy, neutralizes dangerous free radicals, protects and repairs skin cell DNA that has suffered from environmental stressors, and offers lasting skin renewal and radiance.

Dermatologist Vivian Bucay, MD serves as April Rain Skin Science’s Guiding Dermatologist. Dr. Bucay is nationally recognized for her expertise in minimally invasive facial rejuvenation through the combined use of Botox®, injectable dermal fillers, and laser skin resurfacing. Her extensive knowledge in cosmeceutical ingredients, how they function within the skin, and her strong background in chemistry is what led April Rain® to her and makes her such a valuable asset to the team. Here's what Dr. Bucay has to say about Night Rainew, "As a dermatologist with a strong background in chemistry, the Night Rainew formulation makes scientific sense. The combination and quantities of innovative and effective antioxidants and peptides present in this rich and hydrating cream promote the production of collagen and reduce the damage done by free radicals, resulting in a smoother, firmer and more even-toned complexion."

Water. It turns out water, more specifically pure water, is one of the driving forces behind CEO and creator April Zangl's founding of April Rain Skin Science and the whole line of products. It's an interesting story involving her partnering with with Beauty For Pure Water to help bring clean, safe drinking water to less fortunate nations by drilling wells in needy communities among other things. Her other passion and motivation? April wants to create skincare that promotes beauty both inside and out, to create healthier, more advanced, multifaceted products making life easier, results faster and more apparent.

Read more about April Rain Skin Science and take a look at the clinicals behind Night Rainew's gorgeous cream. Night Rainew retails for $129 a jar and is available at their store online.

Friday, June 5, 2009

IECSC Free Product Giveaway

The first 30 people to present this coupon at the Las Vegas International Esthetics, Cosmetics, and Spa Conference - booth 1910 will receive a free HydroPeptide Lash Revitalizer! In a 56 day 34 woman independent consumer evaluation, 8 out of 10 users of HydroPeptide Lash felt their eyelashes looked fuller in just 4 weeks. 92 percent of women said their eyebrows appeared thicker and lusher, and 96 percent said their brows appeared fuller. Just as impressive, 94 percent of participants said their eyelashes appeared to increase in length and 96 percent said their lashes appeared more thick, lush, and full. Visual analog scores (VAS) demonstrated statistically significant increases after 4 weeks (46.05% and 45.68%), 6 weeks (93.42% and 90.12%) and 8 weeks (140.79% and 143.20%) in perceived eyelash/eyebrow thickness.

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

April Rain® Showers On Hollywood With The Launch Of Day Rainew®

Posted by Jacqueline Luxe:
Hollywood gets rained on by April Rain's Day Rainew. Stars such as Tori Spelling, Jessica Alba, and Gwen Stefani are all hip to this 'anti-wrinkle' remedy in a bottle.
This super defender Day Rainew by April Rain, is hot amongst the Hollywood stars. Being a sure favorite at the annual GLAAD Media Awards. Stars were being drenched with this sure delight, including Dancing with the Stars Bruno Tonioli, to Star Trek's own Uhuraquoting "She will use it faithfully everyday". And if that isn't enough, April Rain won over the ladies of Wisteria Lane. So enough about Hollywood, what is all the excitement about here?
Well April Rain is formulated like a multivitamin for skin, supplying a recommended daily quota of your 'RDQ's'. Which is the one of the key elements that shield skin from 'wrinkle-causing' free radical attacks. Plus the multifunctional antioxidants and vitamins defend against sun damage and environmental assault while promoting skin cell regeneration. Wow! Sounds like powerful stuff.
How did we like it? Well we tried the April Rain Day Rainew. The bottle and packaging is slightly on the commercial side, but delivers its promise of a 'dermatological' grade product. The product itself offers a lot of moisture, and doesn't leave an oily film behind. If you are looking for a commercial, dermatologist recommended brand, then this is a sure bet.