Viva Las Vegas

Greetings from the City of Sin!  The only sinning I did was not packing my Retriderm!  I'm stingy when it comes to space in my Ziploc baggy of carry on products. The downfall of that decision is that I am super flaky on my cheeks.  I'm not really sure if that's the reason, but that is the only thing that has been different about my regimen.

I'm currently waiting at the airport to head home, it was a very good, very long day.  Big thanks to everyone who came to our workshop with Dr. Mauricio!  We had a full room and I think that everyone enjoyed the presentation, I know that I did. 

I learned about a new microdermabrasion-style treatment called DermaSweep.  This is the next generation for offices offering micro-derm - it's particle free.  I didn't get a chance to sit and have a treatment done, but it looks great.

What I did stop to sit for was the free massage and I feel terrible that I don't even know the company name that was offering that.  He was a very nice rep though!  The massage felt great and I'm wishing that I'm had one right now.  It's been a long couple of days, but very worth it.  What a great show.

Self Censored to Protect the Innocent

I doubt that anyone is hanging by my every word, but I have had a few people click the nice little like button so I assume that at least some people read my posts.  So for those few, if you have been wondering why I haven't posted lately I have to admit that it's because my boss has now joined Facebook to keep tabs on me and I've had a bit of stage fright (for lack of a better term) and haven't posted.

Hi Boss!

Regardless of him reading this or not, I did promise that I would be truthful about my Biopelle regimen and I do intend to keep that promise.  So, the good, the bad and the ugly...

Let's start with the ugly because I prefer to end on a happy note.  So for those of you who read my last post, I was preparing for Mother's Day weekend.  This included a trip to the country (or as we from Michigan call it "up north") to visit my in laws.  They live in the middle of a bunch of fields and early in the morning, the most beautiful sunlight beams in through their bathroom window.  It was in this gorgeous sunlight that I saw the distinct tan line along my jaw... I've always been very careful about my foundation selection because I do have very fair skin, so I couldn't help but to blame that hew on my Up the Anti sunscreen. 

Now you may think that I will tell you that I have stopped using Up the Anti and switched back to Lasting Results.  Nope!  Now I'm just very careful to blend it all over my neck and chest so as to avoid the line.  It is a good way to see if you have properly applied the product!  I think I did lay it on a bit thick that morning too, so I have not totally abandoned the product, I just use it a bit more wisely now.

I don't have any bad news to report, so it's on to the good!  I started another Tensage ampoule regimen and I have fallen in love all over again!  After 4 ampoules, my skin has that warm glow that is so distinct in Tensage users and I swear that my pores are looking better too.  Also, no new acne breakouts to discuss (knock on wood) and aside from missing a few of my evening regimens, all in all I've been a very compliant patient.

My compliance is of course motivated by THE Aesthetic Show coming up this week.  Need to look my best!  This is my first trip to Vegas too, so I'm very excited.  I only wish I could have taken my hubby with me.  But it looks like it will be a great show for Biopelle, if you attending stop by our booth or attend our workshop with Dr. Tess Mauricio.

And since I'm doing shameless plugs here, become a fan of our product pages!  I have received approval to run some Facebook contests but I need fans to make them work!  Stay tuned for more details.

As for my skincare regimen, I think I'll maintain this for a little while longer, including my Tensage ampoules, I think I'm going to get another pack and keep using them for more than just a week.  We'll see how things are going when June rolls around, the summer weather may warrant a change. 

Momma Mia!

My first Mother's Day is this weekend!  Well, technically I guess it is my second because in a pregnancy hormone induced rant I insisted that my husband honor me and my motherhood even though many insisted that I couldn't celebrate until I was actually holding my little bouncing bundle of joy.  Sweetly he listened to me and not the nay sayers and I had a very nice Mother's day last year too.

So anyway, My first Mother's Day!  If I could do anything I would probably take a nice long bath, give myself a masque, a mani/pedi, maybe do one of those nice scrubs on my sad feet and one of those deep conditioning treatments for my hair.  But this is the real world so I will take a quick shower and spend the day visiting with my mother-in-law and my mother.  It will still be a nice celebration, but definitely not as relaxing as my fantasy.

But I digress...

Another nasty zit, this time on my cheek!  Ew.  So last night I added back in my AFA Exfoliating Gel Mild to just get all the gunk out of my pores once and for all.  I'm sure that my red, inflamed cheeks will return, but it is much easier to cover that than it is these nasty eruptions.

My skincare regimen has become so complicated now!  We'll see how long it lasts, lol. 

I am really liking using the Up the Anti Sunscreen.  It looks like I have a tan, but not in that orangey way that sunless tanners make me look.  And aside from it being a little greasy around my nose, I don't really have any complaints.

That's it, just a little update.  Happy Mother's Day to all the momma's out there, I hope that you'll take some time to pamper yourselves this weekend!

Ready, Set...GLOW!

After a week of compliance, I must say that things are looking up!  I've had a few people compliment my glow, so I think the Retriderm is kicking in.  That's not to say it's a miracle drug or anything, my skin still isn't back to "normal" yet. 

Those two monster zits that I mentioned in the last post called their buddies to come move in next door.  I think what happened is that I unknowingly switched the side that I rest my chin on because the first two zits were so painful.  I really need to stop touching my face.  It's a hard habit to break.

I also had some flaking this time, a little on my cheekbones and then a big dry spot where I got too close to my eye with something, I'm not even sure really which product it was.  Though I do believe that it wasn't just the product but also all of the eye rubbing I've been doing.  I'm not sure if it is allergies or just these new contacts, but I went through a very dry spell with my eyes.  Either way, they have been feeling better and with a little Vasoline my dry patch is all better too.

So what's new?  Well, for the last few days I've been using the PRESCRIBEDsolutions Up the Anti sunscreen instead of the Lasting Results.  I only switched because I wanted to see how the pump worked on that product, but I must say that I do like it.  I'm not sure why I went with Lasting Results and not Up the Anti in the first place, I guess because my skin had gotten so dry and Lasting Results is more moisturizing.  But I'm thinking about making the switch.  I like the way the tint makes my skin look, it just gives it a richer tone.  We'll see...

So for now I am just going to stick to my regimen and hopefully stop these acne breakouts.  I'll be attending THE Aesthetics Show later this month, so I plan to start a Tensage Ampoule regimen around the 15th so that I can have that nice Tensage glow for the show.