If you sleep primarily face-down on a pillow or on your side, the weight of your body and compression from the bedding will cause creases in your skin.  Dr. Katy Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields have a name for those diagonal lines across the forehead, from the lower eyelid to the bottom of the nose and through the lip and chin – they call it “sleep crush”.

Your sleep position can also deepen the natural lines of your face.  This is particularly obvious in the nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the nostrils to the outer corners of the mouth) and the marionette lines (the lines that extend from the lower lip to the chin).

Here’s a beauty sleep tip you can put into effect tonight and share with others…train yourself to get off your side and/or stomach and sleep on your back.  This may feel uncomfortable at first, but you will get used to it.  If you’re having a difficult time sleeping on your back through the night, try the Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow.  It is contoured to support the head and cradle the neck.

Dr. Katie Rodan says:

“I never thought I could learn to sleep on my back, but with the help of a special pillow and a nightly pep talk, I’ve changed a lifelong habit.  My reward – after a few weeks, my sleep crush lines disappeared like a newly ironed sheet.”

Give it a try…what have you got to lose but your wrinkles?

Skin Care tip if you have 12 days before the big event:

• Assume the worst and plan for the best. If you have occasional sensitive skin outbreaks, start your treatment regimen before your visual symptoms start. This will keep your skin happy, and you as well.

Skin Care tip if you have 3 days before the big event:

• Do some gentle exfoliation to lighten and brighten your skin. Keep your skin moisturized and apply an eye cream with optical brighteners to keep the eye area bright and luminous.

And for the OMG emergency pimple fix, try this:

1. Apply ice for 10 to 15 minutes to reduce redness and swelling. Make sure to cover the ice with a cloth napkin or use a covered ice pack.
2. Cleanse and apply a treatment lotion containing sulfur.  This can be purchased without a prescription. Sulfur helps to unplug pores and shrink swelling.
3. Follow with an over the counter product containing 1% hydrocortisone or benzoyl peroxide to keep pores clean.
4. Apply a thin layer of a medicated concealer.
5. And…if time permits, get a cortisone shot from your dermatologist. The results can be amazing.

As the days tick down toward your big event, you will be able to handle any skin care emergency that comes your way.

Watch Cassandra Bankson’s makeup tips to cover up severe acne.

It is the mildest of all clays, making it suitable for sensitive skin.  Kaolin clay is also a natural exfoliant, helping stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing. It does not draw oils from the skin and can therefore be used on dry skin types.

Regular use of kaolin clay will remove dead skin cells, improve circulation to the skin, lift debris from pores and bring about a luminescent glow. Dulling, dead skin cells adhere to this mineral-rich clay and are then washed away when the clay is rinsed off.

Dimethicone Micro-Beads

Remember bigger exfoliating beads are not always better. You want your exfoliating mask to shed skin…not shred your skin. Dimethicone micro-beads are a “skin friendly” exfoliator, leaving skin smooth, soft and hydrated.

Try this Kaolin Clay based mask for amazing results.

What Happens to Our Lips as We Get Older?

As we age, our lips lose color and definition.  The cupid’s bow becomes less pronounced. Those smooth, naturally full, defined lips give way to thinner, flatter, less rosy and more lined lips.

Avoid expensive plastic surgery…and a possible horrific outcome.  Reclaim the lips of youth with this Anti-Age Lip Renewing Serum.  Each peptide and antioxidant-rich capsule helps restore definition, smooth texture and reduce the appearance of lip wrinkles.

Be your beautiful, natural self!

Do you love me because I’m beautiful,
or am I beautiful because you love me? ~ Oscar Hammerstein

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Join Marcy’s team we expand and open markets across the U.S.  Click here to become the CEO of your own company. Discover a business model that works.

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Assuming spring is here…or at least around the corner… you know what that means – time for some good ol’ spring cleaning. Only I’m not talking about your house. I’m talking about your skin! The change in weather, temperatures and precipitation means it’s time to reassess your skin care regimen.

Take time to clean your skin, slough away dead skin cells and amp up your skin care routine in order to expose a more radiant, youthful complexion. The key is to begin with exfoliation.  When you incorporate gentle exfoliation into your daily or weekly routine, the rewards become obvious. You’ll notice a brighter, more luminous complexion and, believe it or not, a cleaner house.

Yep – it’s true.  70-90% of household “dust” is really just dead skin cells we’re constantly shedding. Gross but true!  By exfoliating we can reduce this household dust significantly. Research shows that each time you exfoliate, you are removing skin layers that actually trigger key communication with the skin cells below, sending the message it’s time to jump into action. In other words, the more you exfoliate, the faster your overall skin cell renewal cycle will be and ultimately, you will notice more youthful and radiant looking skin.

Have a great spring!

April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. ~ William Shakespeare

Which Skincare Regimen is right for you?

• ANTI-AGE: Visibly firms skin and reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores
• REVERSE: Erases the signs of premature aging, including brown spots, dullness, and sun damage
• SOOTHE: Helps fortify your skin’s natural moisture barrier, calms visible redness, and reduces irritation
• UNBLEMISH: Clinically proven to combat the entire acne cycle.  This sophisticated regimen helps unclog pores, clears breakouts and calm your complexion.