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How does ANSR work?

ANSR PREP: PREP cleanses the skin for enhanced effectiveness of the phototherapy treatment. The ANSR: BEAM blue light waves kill the bacteria and ensuing infection, while the red light waves rapidly heal the skin. ANSR: NIGHT inhibits the excess secretions that create blemishes, while ANSR: DAY adds a moisturizing element to the acne fighting ingredients to keep skin balanced.

ANSR BEAM: Harmless phototonic energy is utilized by the ANSR: BEAM to assist healing deep below the skin’s surface. The healing light is produced by a special high intensity LED (light-emitting diode) and absorbed by the skin and cells in the body. This light, sometimes called photolight therapy or phototherapy, is converted into chemical energy, which initiates a cascade of events at the cellular level.

The ANSR: BEAM utilizes narrow-band, high-intensity blue and red photolight wave applications for treating acne. Blue light waves (430 nm) are precise wavelengths of light energy that are selectively delivered to the targeted area beneath the skin. Bacteria that causes inflammation associated with acne is known as Propionobacterium Acnes or P.acnes. P.acnes release porphyrins, which absorb the photolight energy and in effect, self-destruct. By removing P.acnes, inflammation disappears and acne clears up. A different photolight wavelength than skin-damaging ultraviolet light, blue light safely kills bacteria without causing dryness, redness or pain.

Red photolight wavelengths (660nm) are longer wavelengths that are able to penetrate the skin more deeply. Red photolight stimulates the collagens to create new, healthier cells - up to 200% more rapidly. In addition to new cell growth, the inflammatory process is slowed down thus curbing the acne cycle. As healthier cells crowd out inflamed and infected cells, the skin becomes noticeably clearer.

Scientists have concluded that the synergistic effect of anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory photolight wavelengths creates a safe and effective modality for improving acne.

ANSR TOPICALS: ANSR:’s scientific research team developed a special set of paraben free, acne-fighting topical lotions to help control acne and breakouts.

ANSR: PREP uses a precise combination of salicylic acid, scrubbing beads and exfoliating cleansers to help eliminate bacteria, slough off dead skin cells and remove excess oils to prepare the skin for light therapy application. The cleaner the skin, the deeper the BEAM can penetrate to accomplish its vital restorative work.

ANSR: DAY containshas AURAZIN™, a proprietary combination of natural ingredients that helps inhibit the thickening of skin oils so that they can pass freely up the hair follicles and safely onto the surface of the skin. This helps to keep oils from clogging the pores, preventing outbreaks. The DAY combines salicylic acid, minerals, botanicals and the AURAZIN™ acne-fighting formula with a gentle, non-greasy moisturizer. The skin is nourished and hydrated, and at the same time, more effectively protected against future outbreaks.

ANSR: NIGHT is a more concentrated version of the daytime lotion, but without a moisturizer. Also formulated with AURAZIN™, salicylic acid, minerals, and botanicals, NIGHT helps inhibit the thickening of skin oils, allowing the thinner oils to flow freely to the surface without clogging pores. Unlike its harsh counterparts, this easy-to-absorb gel works throughout the night to help stop acne in its tracks — below the skin’s surface.

USING ANSR

ANSR: PREP Wet face and gently massage the refreshing cleanser into a lather. Leave on your skin for an additional 20 seconds to allow the ingredients to work. If drying of the skin occurs, start by leaving ANSR: Prep on the skin for 5 seconds, and gradually build up to the full 20 second application. Rinse thoroughly and pat skin dry. Avoid eye area when cleansing with PREP.

ANSR: BEAM Once you’ve thoroughly cleansed your skin, you’re ready to apply both BLUE and RED photolight to the affected areas. Press the BEAM “ON” button for BLUE LIGHT and place directly on the skin. The BEAM will vibrate slightly to let you know it’s working. Using a slow, sweeping motion, gently run the unit along the surface of your skin for 5 minutes. BEAM will then automatically switch to deep penetrating RED LIGHT waves for 5 minutes, followed by automatic shut-off. (You can manually cycle from BLUE to RED by switching the button off and then on again.)

ANSR: DAY After treatment with light, apply a layer of DAY lotion to acne prone areas. Gently massage until absorbed into the skin. If drying of the skin occurs, begin with a spot application, and gradually build up to application over the entire afflicted area. You may apply makeup directly following application of ANSR: Day.

ANSR: NIGHT Cleanse skin and treat with light, as in the morning. Apply a layer of NIGHT gel to acne prone areas. Gently massage until absorbed into skin. If drying of the skin occurs, begin with a spot application, and gradually build up to application over the entire afflicted area.

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I was recently introduced to a great skincare line called Isomers from Canada. Once I started reading up on  Isomers I wondered how I hadn’t heard of the brand yet. I couldn’t wait to try the products after reading up on all the great reviews. Here are a few of my favorite products from the Isomers line.

After just the first few weeks use I can definitely see an improvement in my skin, it’s much more hydrated and the fine lines around my eyes are less noticeable. It is surprisingly lightweight and when I applied it to my face it absorbed quickly into my skin.

Isomers One 3000 For Face is great for my combination skin it has helped correct both the excess oil in my T zone and dry patches. I am excited to use this into the fall and winter when my skin gets overwhelmed by the weather to help keep breakouts and dryness at bay.

Isomers One 3000 For Face
Benefits:

New ingredient Matrixyl 3000 + Lipolight Technology + Argirilene, Copper, and H-Pur . This version of the “powerful cocktail for the skin” contains the new MATRIXYL 3000™ that targets skin elasticity and loss of firmness and definition. This combination of anti aging elements helps to smooth, firm, tone and plump up the skin granting elasticity and suppleness.
Ingredients:

Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Glycerin, Water/Aqua, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Biotin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben.

Matrixyl is a trademark of SEDERMA.
Directions:

Use 3-5 drops. Once or twice a day, or as needed. Can be used all over the face, Follow with moisture cream.

$99.99 Isomers One 3000 For Face

I love the mositure mist from Isomers it feels so good when you spray it on, it’s like a mini spa moment. On top of applying before my daily skin and makeup routine I like to occasionally mist my face throughout the day to refresh my face. This has been a lifesaver for the hot summer months and will carry me through the dry winter.

Isomers Moisture Mist with Minerals

Benefits:

An ultra-fine mist allows the skin to absorb a unique blend of nature and science inspired elements to infuse the skin with beneficial minerals, soothing re-hydrators and essential moisture. A truly important skin care tool, moisture mist can be used throughout the day in many ways. At work, when traveling and at play; moisture mist can be used to rehydrate the skin; set make up; clean skin of harmful salts and chlorine; and help to calm and sooth the skin any time …any where.

Key ingredients

* Low molecular weight sodium hyluronate – hydrate, plump, smooth
* Ectoin – protect against impossible environmental conditions
* Venuceane – protect against impossible environmental conditions
* AquaCacteen - protect against impossible environmental conditions
* Mediacalm - sooth, hydrate, calm
* Trace Mineral Blend – support / fortify skin surface

Ingredients:

Water/Aqua, Sodium Hyaluronate, Thermus Thermophilus Ferment, Ectoin, Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract, Boerhavia Diffusa Extract, Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment, Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tropolone.
Directions:

Use daily before applying your facial serums or moisturizer to improve hydration and help your skin look younger. Lightly mist face, pat excess dry, and then follow with your serums and / or cream. Suitable for all skin types and all ages.

$22.00 Isomers Moisture Mist with Minerals

I have big eyes so when they are puffy or dark it takes over my whole face. Isomers pur for eyes is a lifesaver for me and has helped keep my eyes looking great even when I stay up a little too late or allergies leave my eyes puffy. I can just apply a few drops of the pur for eyes serum and in less then 20 minutes my eyes look great the puffiness is diminished. Since I started using this a few weeks ago my under eyes look much brighter and the dark circles have faded.

Isomers Pur for Eyes

Benefits:

This formulation is an extension of the R PUR Series for maturing and changing skin. Based in the same properties of the soy DNA, isoflavones and symbiozomes we have added a key dimension of soy Phosphatidylcholine. This key ingredient was chosen after careful review of its role in addressing lower eyelids and its targeted fat pads.

R PUR EYES, an intensive slurry of potent skin enhancing elements and key peptides that address the entire eye contour area, including: dark circles, fine wrinkles, eyelid flaccidity, puffiness, lower eyelid fat pads, firming; and smoothing.

Directions:

Morning and Night. Apply 1-2 drops of serum to the entire under eye contour and tap in gently. Can be followed with moisture cream.

$35.00 Isomers Pur for Eyes

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Ain’t Misbehavin’ Medicated Emergency Acne Spot Treatment by Dermadoctor is an emergency blemish relief.  And who doesn’t need that every once and a while!  I was sent some Acne Spot Treatment by another brand (which I won’t mention) that doesn’t work AT ALL.  So I would love to know if this product actually works! Has anyone tried it?  Let us know!

Stressed over an important event, only to have unsightly blemishes inconveniently surface? This high-tech fusion of Chinese, Aryuvedic, and Western Medicine is the most convenient, effective, at-home method of rapidly eliminating breakouts and returning clarity to the skin. Benzoyl peroxide, a proven acne fighter, combines with a distinct blend of natural extracts and antioxidants to calm and soothe overwrought skin.

$36.00 - BUY IT HERE!

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With the hot summer weather in Oregon I’ve been wearing flip flops non stop and as a result my feet were getting really dry and yucky. When I was cleaning my room this weekend I found a brand new tube of Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme in the back of my dresser. I was so happy it’s like finding money in a coat or pair of pants you haven’t worn in a while.

Back to my feet ugh! So the last two nights before bed I have slathered my feet with Coconut Foot Creme and put sucks on. I can’t believe the difference in just two nights my feet feel so soft and smooth and the rough sand paper feeling has disappeared. They also look better, the skin looks much healthier and hydrated. Great product at a great price!

Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme
Go nuts for incredibly soft feet.

How it Works
This pampering natural foot cream combines coconut oil, lanolin and vegetable glycerin to revive and rejuvenate even the driest, most neglected feet. There’s also a hint of natural rosemary and peppermint oils to refresh tired feet.
How to Use It

Apply liberally and allow the cream to fully absorb. For a luxurious way to treat your feet, soak feet in warm water for 10-15 minutes and rub gently with a pumice stone. Massage Coconut Foot Creme into feet, paying close attention to heels and calloused skin. Then cover your feet with cotton socks overnight to soothe and seal in moisture.
Featured Ingredient

Coconut Oil — The flesh of the coconut is rich in emollient fat and, when pressed, yields a white, sweetly-scented, super-moisturizing oil, which is a solid at room temperature but easily melts on the skin.

$9.00 Burt’s Bees Coconut Foot Creme

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Within two weeks of starting I-sera eye wrinkle serum I could already see a marked difference in the skin around my eyes. The skin around my eyes looked more vibrant and my laugh lines are starting to fade. One of my favorite features of the I-sera wrinkle serum is the applicator, it comes in a little bottle the size of a lipstick tube.

To apply you just roll along your eyes and it’s easy to control the amount being dispensed. No more rubbing eye cream into the delicate skin with worry of damage the I-Sera wrinkle serum glides along gently no rubbing necessary.  There is no harsh scent or burning like some wrinkle creams have left. A great product that is super easy to apply and affordably priced!

I-Sera eye wrinkle serum

Gently Roll Away Wrinkles

Other hand-applied anti-aging products require rubbing, which can stretch or loosen the delicate skin around your eyes. But Sera Concepts’ revolutionary new skincare line lets you roll, not rub, wrinkles away without damaging your skin!

i-Sera’s unique roll-on applicator is easy to use and fits neatly into your purse pocket. Use it anytime or anywhere to diminish the appearance of even the toughest fine lines and wrinkles by up to 60%! Apply 3 times daily under make up, over make up or without make up at all—you choose! i-sera is great for smile lines too!

$39.95 I-Sera Eye wrinkle serum

If you have tried lip plumpers in the past and your tired of your lips tingling and burning or just a general lack of results I have found a great lip plumper that really works! The I-Sera lip plumper is mainly comprised of essential oils and you will notice when you apply it there are no strong smells and defintely no burning or tingling. The bottle is the size of a lipstick tube and glides on smoothly with the roller ball. In less then a minute it had absorbed into my lips and soon after I could see my lips plump and the fine lines had decreased.

I-Sera Lip Plumper Serum 

Gone are the days of fashionably skinny lips. Plump lips are back. Our I-sera is the fun new addition to our product line and we’re having a hard time keeping it in stock. Our unique formula goes on clean and keeps working long after other lip plumpers  quit. It comes in the same easy to use roll on applicator, works great, and is value priced. If you want to have more fun with plumper, sexier lips, try our I-sera!

Find this and other great products at Sera Shop or call 1-877-653-0015

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Did you know that just a few minutes of incidental sun exposure continuously over the course of years can have dire effects on the way your skin looks and feels?

Did you know?

While practicing safe sunning at the beach is key, a whopping 80% of your lifetime sun exposure comes from daily activities. Just one year of unprotected daily sun exposure is like spending a week at the beach without sunscreen! The new AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 offers a unique oatmeal formula that relieves and protects against dry skin, and offers broad-spectrum, stabilized sun protection for your body.

While summer is the most common time for recreational sun exposure, it is important not to lose sight of the incidental exposure that occurs during day-to-day activities like walking your dog or driving to work. Random exposure to UV rays can cause premature aging and wrinkles on your body, and can even lead to skin cancer. With this in mind, AVEENO® developed the new Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15, which goes beyond long-lasting moisturization to protect your skin from daily sun exposure and future damage.

The hydrating moisturizer is formulated with the breakthrough sun protection technology complex from AVEENO®, ACTIVE PHOTOBARRIER COMPLEX™, specifically engineered to deliver very high, very broad and photostable UVA and UVB protection. AVEENO® Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15 also contains natural Colloidal Oatmeal, an ingredient known for its ability to soothe dry skin, as well as rich emollients to provide 24-hour moisturization leaving skin soft, smooth and healthy looking – the perfect year-round beauty essential.

I love this lotion it absorbs really quick and leaves my skin soft and smelling clean and fresh. I am usually really good at using sunblock when I hit the beach or plan to be out all day. But I have never really protected my skin from all the incidental exposure like a walk to the park or playing outside with the kids. It really makes it easy for me to protect my skin when my daily lotion has a sunblock in it that protects from UVA and UVB rays. Anytime a product helps protect me and saves me a step in my routine I’m thrilled, another great product from Aveeno!

$8.49-$10.99 Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion SPF 15

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ROCKSTAR BEAUTY! With Disney’s Hannah MontanaBath & Body Collection Only at Avon. The Hannah Montana Bath & Body Collection is there to keep up with any girl on the go.

You don’t need a secret identity to look like a star. Disney’s Hannah Montana Bath & Body Collection from Avon gets you ready to bring out your “inner rock star.”

Inspired by Hannah Montana’s playful, funky style, each product features Hannah Montana surrounded by pretty flowers and butterflies. As fresh and fun as Hannah herself, this collection is a must-have for any fan.

Rock your way through your beauty routine with these new Hannah Montana products:

Hannah Montana 2-in-1 Shampoo ($3.99) - A super-gentle apple-scented shampoo and detangler in one that rinses out faster than regular shampoo. Say goodbye to frizzies and flyaways and hello to soft and shiny hair.

Hannah Montana Shower Gel ($2.99) - Cleanse, soften and smooth skin with this Vitamin E and Aloe Vera enriched shower gel. Its mild formula is ideal for tear-free fun in the shower.

Hannah Montana Hand Cream ($1.49) - A great cream for girls on the go that conditions rough, dry skin anytime.

Hannah Montana Lip Balm ($.99) - This lip-smacking vanilla-flavored lip balm softens dry lips.

The Hannah Montana Bath & Body Collection from Avon is availabe now through Avon Representatives nationwide. To find a Representative, call 1-800-FOR-AVON, or visit us online at: www.avon.com

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As summer arrives with all of the outdoor activities that come along with it - pool parties, picnics in the park, bike riding, etc. - we know it’s virtually impossible to stay out of the sun. Wei East recognizes this and has launched two new products to help protect and repair your skin from the sun’s harmful effects.

The luxurious Golden Root Renewal Multi-Tasking Day Cream with SPF 15 ($37.50) is an essential daytime anti-oxidant laden moisturizer, rich with exotic ingredients like the Golden Root herb, Green Tea, Licorice and Reishi Mushroom, with the extra protection of SPF 15.

If too much sun has taken its toll on your skin, renew your damaged cells with Wei East Golden Root Renewal Daily Restoration System ($50.00). A potent 2-step system that promotes the replacement of dead skin cells with fresh ones at the skin’s surface, making the surface appear smoother and more hydrated.

Wei East Golden Root Renewal Multi-Tasking Day Cream with SPF 15 and Golden Root Renewal Daily Restoration are available on www.weieast.com.

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How To Give Your Skin A Natural Glow by celebrity nutritionist, Oz Garcia.

Warmer weather is here but don’t look to the latest skin creams and cosmetic procedures to give your skin a natural glow; nutrition counselor Oz Garcia teaches us that good nutrition is the fundamental step in keeping skin glowing and healthy.

Oz Garcia, celebrity nutritionist.

Below please find the seven best foods to keep skin looking flawless all summer long:

1. Jump on the pomegranate bandwagon. Pomegranates are loaded with vitamins and nutrients, including polyphenols, a very potent type of antioxidant which is known to boost collagen, improve skin tone and diminish cellulite.

2. Cook up the egg whites. Egg whites are a strong source of zinc, an essential mineral that keeps the skin firm and youthful.  

3. Grab a handful of brazil nuts. Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, which helps to improve the elasticity of the skin, and helps strengthen hair and nails. Brazil nuts also contain zinc, which aid in treating acne, eczema and psoriasis. The nut also contains fatty acids that help prevent dryness.

4. Snack on wrinkle-busting blueberries. Blueberries are loaded with antioxidants, and prevent cell-structure damage that can lead to wrinkles and loss of skin tone.

5. Stock up on pro-biotic yogurt. The probiotic bacteria in yogurt are very important for healthy skin because it improves your immune system and kills bacteria that cause acne and other skin problems.

6. Don’t forget your leafy greens. Deeply hued vegetables benefit your skin with a wide range of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. Spinach and kale are loaded with beta-carotene and lutein, two nutrients that aid in improving skin elasticity and firmness.

7. All important Omega-3 Oils. Healthy fats can be your skin’s best friend. Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain cell membranes so that they are effective barriers-allowing water and nutrients into the skin, and keeping toxins out. Omega-3’s also may also protect skin against sun damage, and can reduce inflammation in the body (inflammation can trigger the cells to clog pores.

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Afraid to moisturize but want to fight those lines? Sensitive or prone to breakouts? Kate Somerville Oil Free Moisturizer is for you! Finally, an oil-free moisturizer that delivers results.

Algae-based Pepha-Tight® tones and hydrates the skin while working to help fight the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Skin appears tightened and refined. See immediate and long-term effects! Rich sea plant extracts contain powerful amino acid to encourage collagen production. Unique blend of ingredients help absorb oil and reflect light for a flawless finish. Ideal for oily, sensitive, and combination skin types. SRP: $65. via www.nordstrom.com.

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