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Noticeable difference happened very quickly with my vegan products
Let me start by saying that I already used very high quality vegan products and I also use a lot of essential oils (always from doTerra or Young Living) because I am 44 years old and am trying (pretty successfully) to stave of aging. So the issue of expense or buying more products as noted by some was not an issue for me. I already used moisturizing toner (or lotion as called in the book), serum, and moisturizer. My regular products from Caudalie, Arbonne, and doTerra had already taken at least 10 years off my 44-year old face; so I wasn't expecting much more. My biggest issues were smile lines (not bad...but getting worse), rough looking skin, and the recent subtle appearance of age spots on my forehead (issues from the lower layers to be treated through massage and serums, according to the book). Although money isn't an issue, time is (I work 60-70 hour weeks already). This definitely takes more time...perhaps 10 more minutes...but it has brought about such an immediate improvement, that I will find the time.I was shocked that I started to see additional dramatic differences within days. I started by attacking the wrinkles and texture. The most notable difference was in the smile lines around my eyes and wrinkles in my forehead. I make my own wrinkle tonic from equal parts frankensense, lavendar, and lemon essential oils from doTerra and I started using that first (putting it on and spreading it out. I then immediately cover the oil up with some Arbonne eye cream (just a little to keep the oils from evaporating), and doing the piano, pinching and ironing techniques shown. (For younger ladies, Patchouli oil is known to prevent wrinkles). For me the "ironing" totally worked....and quickly. I think working my wrinkle elixir in more conscientiously (and moving skin that had apparently atrophied) really allowed the oils to work their magic.The texture of my whole face got so much nicer. I tried using toners (lotions) from Arbonne and Caudalie in the 3 minute mask and found both worked great(caudalie's is cheaper)! I mixed up moisturizers too, and found noticeable results with everything I had on hand. The technique is time consuming. So, to reduce the time, I do the massages of the lymph nodes when doing the 3-minute mask. I use a little lavender essential oil (which is known to help the lymph nodes drain) on the skin to allow for a nice soothing massage. I also put a warm washcloth over the mask, as my face gets really cold as the evaporation occurs. It helped to put the lavender in a roller ball for convenience, since I can't see with the hand towel over my face...I must look ridiculous! (I'm also pretty pathetic at pulling the japanese pads into 5 layers...usually I get 4 ripped up ones).The last few days I have turned to the age spots. I have been using caudalie vinoperfect (meant for brightening and age spot reduction). Again, the response from my skin was nearly immediate. The massage techniques (and I warm my face using my hands for about 15 seconds at the end) really seems to get the serum in much further than just slapping it on, as I was doing before.All of this in a WEEK and using my normal products! All in all, this is time consuming, but the results have been nothing short of remarkable!A word about essential oils. They work! If you are short of cash, you are better off buying very simple and cheap natural products and spending your money on the oils, which you can add in. Some lavender drops in olive oil, almond oil, or jojoba replaces expensive skin moisturizing oils. An awesome face scrub is made by putting oatmeal in a blender (to chop it up, use the regular kind..not the quick oats) then taking in out and adding water and a couple drops of either lavender or lemon oils (depending on what your skin needs). A few drops of lavender in your mascara makes it go further by keeping it smoother longer. I don't have an issue with saggy skin, but sage, pin and lemongrass drops in almond oil is supposed to work great. Grapefruit essential oil works on cellulite. Using high quality essential oils (doTerra or Young Living) you can make a lot of your own stuff. Lavendar or helicrusum (the later is expensive) is great for getting rid of scars. Melaluca (also called tea tree oil) straight on zits does wonders (even better with a hot compress).
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Best Beauty Advice You Can Get
I bought this book just after it came out--I'm surprised it took me so long to comment. I bought it looking for a less expensive, yet natural way to help with the deepening lines on my brow line and next to my mouth. Her advice claims to help achieve the best skin of your life at any age, which I'd say is very true--especially considering the Chizu Saeki herself is in her 60s and changed her skin much later in life using her own techniques. Not only has she successfully used her own advice, she's worked as a beautician for over 45 years, and has worked for skincare companies Guerlain and Dior Parfums, and is now a famous beauty "guru" in Japan. So she's very qualified to give advice.VERY BASIC CONTENT BREAKDOWN:Introduction: Begins by teaching you how to get the most out of your skincare products. She gives advice on how products work their best and describing the difference between serums, cremes, etc.She also briefly discusses the importance of diet and water. Overall, she really approaches skincare both inside and out.Chapter 1: Gives you a list of tools and cosmetics you'll need to use some of her techniques. Other reviewers have said that she recommends certain products, but she actually states that they are merely her favorites and you can use as you please.Chapter 2 & 3: Skincare basics and massage techniques. THIS CHAPTER ALONE IS WORTH MORE THAN THE PRICE OF THE BOOK. I use these massage techniques everyday (it takes less than 5 minutes) and it really works. I was actually quite surprised to see results within 2 weeks, thinking that if it worked at all, it would take a few months. But there was a very noticeable decrease in the wrinkles on my brow line and around my mouth. I even added some light lip pinching, which has made my lips look more plump. I didn't use any other techniques at the time. The difference was purely the result of the massage.Chapter 4: Describes the best way to approach everyday skincare, from washing your face to night therapy.Chapter 5: Goes through common problems and how to help fix these problems, such as wrinkles, sagging, oily skin and acne.Chapter 6: Gives some "spa secrets" to do at home, like creating a steam pack with a shower cap.Appendixes: Helps you diagnose your skin type, and change skincare routines for seasons.Overall, the book is very helpful, gives great descriptions, has great pictures and diagrams and is well-written. I have personally felt that the techniques work very well. The only issue I have with it is that many of the techniques are time-consuming. But like I said, the facial massage alone worked enormously well for me and takes only a few minutes per day. I know the massages so well I barely have to think about them.Ditch the Botox and stop spending outrageous amounts of money at the spa and buy this book. It's easily the best beauty advice I've gotten--even among the numerous amounts of beauty advice that exists on the internet.
