How to Exfoliate for Younger Looking Skin VIDEO Demo in Greenpoint

          Watch the Video with Carla Lynne  Here!

Carla Lynne Hall is a NYC based Singer & Songwriter

Exfoliation of your skin helps it look younger. As we age our cells lose the ability to regenerate as quickly. This contributes to the look of aging and can look like dull, uneven and blotchy skin. The benefits of exfoliation include preparing the skin for the other products you will use. They no longer will have to fight through layers of dead skin to nourish your epidermis. Guys also benefit from exfoliation reducing the likelihood  of nicks and cuts. I used Rice Bran Polisher by Usana Health Sciences. The combination of rice bran beadlets and papaya enzymes exfoliates well while the kukui nut oil from Hawaii adds a healthy lipid deposit so your skin remains moist. It also also contains green tea which soothes and grape seed extract which is also great for guys  too who can have very irritated skin from shaving.  All skin needs to be cleansed, exfoliated, nourished and hydrated. Exfoliate once a week to keep pores free of sebum or oil that turns into blackheads.(Don't squeeze, you will only scar and reinfect your skin)  I recommend for older skins exfoliating twice a week if needed. Your skin will breathe easier and will glow as you uncover the younger cells hidden underneath the old, dead and dry skin. Thank you Carla Lynne Hall for being our model!
What I used: Rice Bran Polisher by Sense

Razor Burn - How to Avoid it with Sense Beautiful Science

Razor burn. It's painful and it's ugly. Todays post is short and sweet with a few tips for the fellows on how to avoid this common problem while pampering their skin the easy way. Guys also have sensitive skin and that's why I recommend  Sense. Compounded with irritating products it can make shaving for them painful. Here are 4 easy steps to change the game.

1. Exfoliate

Dead skin and ingrown hairs are the chief culprits in contributing to razor burn. Preparing your skin before you shave is critical. The Sense Rice Bran polisher has papaya enzymes that help gently lift off dead skin. The gentle rice barn beadlets finish the job without damaging the epidermis while adding Vitaman E to heal. Try leaving it on for a few extra minutes after gently massaging all over your face and neck. Rinse off.

2. Shave Soap Free

Next use the Sense Nourishing Body Gel. It's soap free  (and paraben free) so won't clog your pores. It contains botanicals that help protect from free radical damage. My friend Ray uses it all the time and it has come to replace his traditional shaving cream.  It has a great citrus scent so you won't have to worry about smelling sweet. You can also try using the Nourishing Conditioner in place of shaving cream as well. Be sure to use a clean razor and clean it often during the shaving process. Leaving it in the shower can become a home for bacteria. Store it in a dry place.

3. Tone Don't Burn Your Skin

Hydrating Toner

Instead of using irritating after shave that can sting and burn, be good to your skin and soothe it with Sense Hydrating Toner. It contains green tea and grape seed extract to soothe as well as clary sage that helps bring the skin back to a balanced ph and closing enlarged pores. Whether your skin is oily or dry and flaky,  it will help your shaving experience over the long run.

4. Moisturize and Protect

Our Daytime Protective Emulsion with SPF 15

Serum Intensive for Oily Skin

Now that you have shaved your skin and removed some layers in the process, protect that handsome face of yours with either the Daytime Protective Emulsion.  If your skin tends to be oily  use either the Serum Intensive or Perfecting Essence. It's important to protect your face from the pollution that we encounter on a daily basis in the form of smoke, smog and even stress. A well protected and  hydrated skin is important to keep diseases at bay that can enter the body through openings.

Perfecting Essence Soothes, Brightens

Skin Care 101 - for Men! Guest Post from Jessica Reimer

USANA’s Inside Beauty #2: Skin Care 101 — for Men!
When a man looks at a woman he loves a girl with beautiful clear skin but did you know gals look for the same thing in guys? Gentleman a healthy glowing skin is sexy and attractive to the ladies! It also shows you care about yourself and are willing to do what it takes to be healthy. After all if she loves you she's going to want you around for a long time. This article first published on What's Up Usana Inside Beauty series October 14 2010 written by Jessica Reimer

Let’s face it — men like things simple. Easy, no-fuss solutions to everyday concerns. In many cases, skin care is probably the least of a man’s concerns and seems far too complicated or feminine to approach. Navigating through cleansers, toners, and moisturizers can be confusing and intimidating. So it comes as no surprise that men tend to spend much less time than women caring for their skin. However, that is starting to change (thank goodness!).

“It took me 6 years to drop my manly stupidity and try my wife Vicki’s Sensé products. I love it so much that I now use it every day … men, you must try it if you have not. Don’t be such a late starter like me!”
— Claude Everard Fullinfaw, USANA Associate

There is a rapidly increasing trend when it comes to men’s grooming products. More and more, men are starting to realize the importance of caring for their skin properly. After all, your skin is a mirror of your overall health. It is the largest organ and the first line of defense for your body. Healthy skin is essential for today’s modern man and taking a few extra steps can yield dramatic results. Forget complicated regimens and take a look at 5 steps to healthy, leading-man skin.

1. What’s Your Type? Know your skin type. In general, men tend to have much oilier (and thicker) skin than women and most will fall into the “Normal” or “Combination” skin care categories. If this sounds like you, it means that you have active sebaceous glands which help you look younger, but also can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Choosing products that balance your sebum (natural moisture) levels will help keep skin clear. However, if your skin is usually very dry and possibly flaky, you fall into the “Dry” or “Sensitive” category. This means you are more prone to developing premature wrinkles due to the lack of moisture in your skin. You will want to choose products designed to replenish lost moisture and increase elasticity.

2. Keep it Clean. Washing your face (preferably morning and night) with lukewarm water and a mild daily cleanser will help remove the dirt, excess oil, and pollutants that tend to build up on your skin during the day. Excess dirt and oil can clog your pores and cause unsightly breakouts. Avoid using soap which can be very drying, and instead reach for Sensé Gentle Daily Cleanser which gently removes dirt and oil without leaving your skin thirsty.

3. Out with the Old, In with the New. Exfoliating is different from cleansing. Using a gentle exfoliator like Sensé Rice Bran Polisher before you shave will leave your skin feeling baby soft. Sloughing off dead, flaky skin cells prior to using a razor helps prevent bumps and ingrown hairs. Be sure to completely rinse the exfoliator off before shaving. Also, don’t skip the shave cream. This layer of moisture guards your skin from nicks and cuts.
4. Treat Yourself. Moisturizing isn’t just for the ladies! Shaving can make your tough, manly skin quite dry. Apply moisturizer every day after shaving. If you wash your face at night (like you should!), apply your moisturizer after cleansing. For excessively oily skin, use Sensé Perfecting Essence as your moisturizer. This gentle, light formula is perfect for renewing the skin and visibly improving its texture. For all other skin types, try Sensé Daytime Protective Moisturizer during the day and Sensé Night Renewal Creme before bed.

Shape Up! Eat well and exercise. Taking care of your skin from the inside out is part of the routine. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies high in antioxidants will help maintain healthy, glowing skin. Also, exercising regularly will not only help you feel better, but it will help you look better too! Sweating during exercise allows your body to cleanse itself naturally and helps unclog your pores. Trust me, you won’t be the only one noticing a difference!
So there you have it. Steps to better skin and a better you! That wasn’t so hard was it?!
For more information on men’s skin care and an interview with our own Dr. John McDonald, visit Shane Farmer's Skin Project

Valentine's For the Guys - Mens's Grooming Products that Go Beyond Shaving Kits

Valentine's Day is  around the corner and while the emphasis is placed on the wooing of women what about the guys?

For those ladies already in a meaningful relationship here is a suggestion to enhance your loved ones well being. If you have already given your man grooming products (like shaving kits) try giving him something that will help him Man Up and Moisturize. If your man's poor skin is burning and stinging after a shower and a shave, help him glow and feel better in his own skin with these three easy steps. TLC not included.

Step 1 Start with a Clean Slate
Give you man a bottle of the Gentle Daily Cleanser. It will gently removes impurities from his skin while sealing in moisture. Concentrated he'll only need a dime full which makes your thoughtful gift last and last and last...Paraben free.

Step 2 Exfoliate Before He Shaves

Rice Bran Polisher will help your man have a smoother and cleaner shave. It will support an acne free and radiant complexion because of the papaya and kukui nut oil in it that helps balance the skins ph.
Step 3. Protect and Moisturize
 Help protect  your prince's complexion with daytime protective emulsion. It contains SPF 15 which can help him from getting that weather beaten look. He can also try using olive oil. My grandfather Bernando LaPallo swears by it and he doesn't have a line or wrinkle on his 110 year old face.

TIP: Instead of slapping on an alcohol based astringent on his skin  let him try our Hydrating Toner. Aloe based it seals pores shut. It won't sting his beautiful face. To order these products mentioned here visit my website and look under Personal Care. All products are paraben free.