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Radiant Renewal Skin Series: Damsel Flavored

Grace is a skincare junkie. We know this, because she has a dedicated following on Instagram that follows her every beauty related move through an account known as Damsel Flavored. So, we wanted to put our product to the test. We asked Grace to swap out her skincare regimen for ours, which included our Radiant Skin Renewal Starter Kit and our Light Treatment. She did this for two weeks. Read below to see what she had to say!

Screen Shot 2015-08-14 at 10.31.43 AM1. What is the biggest problem you face with your skin? (Oily, Sensitive, Dry)
My skin is sensitive and dry, so it’s really hard for me to find skincare that suits me right away. I also have hyperpigmentation from not using sunscreen, ages ago (sunscreen is a must guys!).

2. How did you like Goldfaden’s Radiant Renewal Starter Kit and Light Treatment?
The kit is awesome and effective. I have very sensitive skin and I was hesitant at first to try, but I still give it a shot. To my surprise my skin loves it, it didn’t break me out at all and my face looks healthy and radiant.
Light Treatment helps lighten my hyperpigmentation. I really like using this serum, it’s lightweight , it absorbs into my skin, no reaction or redness and most of all it is effective.
3. Does it help?
Absolutely! My skin is soft, glowy and plump. I don’t have dry patches and applying foundation makes it so much easier.
4. What is/was your favorite part of the regimen, and why?
Doctor’s Scrub and putting Light Treatment serum. I’m a fan of Goldfaden’s Doctors Scrub because it helps get rid of my blackheads – especially my t-zone area. It also makes my face smoother and baby soft after using this amazing scrub. Applying Light Treatment – this serum delivers. Dark spots and acne marks look lighter.
5. Have you noticed your skin behaving differently since using Goldfaden MD? 
For 2 weeks, I have noticed my pores are shrinking, especially my t-zone. It also helps heal some of my  pimples with the use of the serum and my skin is not dry at all because of the Vital Boost moisturizer.
6. Would you recommend Goldfaden MD to your readers? And why? 
Yes, I would. The Goldfaden MD skincare line is focused on antioxidants, which is good for our skin. It is also organic and has natural ingredients, so those with sensitive skin, you guys would love this. You’ll see results within 2 weeks, skin is more radiant.
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Eating for beauty: Skin-clogging foods to stay clear of

It is true, we are what we eat. Our diet can greatly affect how our skin appears and eating the wrong foods can certainly cause damage to your skin. There are easy ways substitute these foods with healthier skin friendly alternatives so we’ve outlined the key foods to stay clear of and healthy alternatives to look for.

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  1. Alcohol: All in moderation and if possible try to stick to red wine. Alcohol contains a ton of sugar which can cause glycation (the breakdown of the proteins in skin(collagen and elastin), ultimately causing skin to sag and age. Glucose also causes cells to be malformed and irregular thus creating free radicals.
  2. White Sugar: Also causes glycation due to the high sugar content found in alcohol. Try adding non-processed sugars or fruits into your diet. Honey or Cacao are great alternatives to actual sugar and they are both super foods. Cinnamon can also be substituted and it helps with inflammation!
  3. White bread: Foods that have a high glycemic level raise blood sugar and can cause inflammation. This can cause a puffy look to the skin and face. Look for breads listed as low glycemic.
  4. Fried foods: Tthese foods also have high glycemic levels and can be full of preservatives which can cause bloating. If you are cooking with oil, try and use olive oil or coconut.
  5. Soda: Arguably the worst health-leading drink that you can ingest. whether it is the sugar or the artificial sweetener, stay away from drinking soda. Soda causes bloating and can dehydrate the skin.
  6. Preservatives: Leading cause of inflammation. Inflammation inside the body is a very bad thing and looks pretty bad our your skin too. Preservatives are in many foods. Stay clear of deli meats, pre-packaged snack foods and try cooking from scratch instead of reaching for the chines food. When cooking at home use natural ingredients buying processed food. Use ingredients to season food like garlic, tumeric and ginger. All three are extremely healthy and aid with inflammation.
  7. Meat: All meat if not organic will contain hormones that the animal has been fed. Hormones can need to eat organic in order to not ingest hormones the animal has been fed. Aim for fish instead. Salmon is the best because of omegas.
  8. Iodized salt: Leads to dehydration. Substitute with celtic salt or sea salt.
  9. Dairy: Leads to pore-clogging breakouts and added skin congestion. Primary function in the cause of inflammation. If you must eat dairy, eat plain yogurt without added sugar.

On our HOT list?

Water, oily fish such as salmon and sardines, avocado, berries, citrus fruit, nuts, seeds, green vegetables, red wine in moderation, green tea, rooibos tea, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and plain yogurt.

 

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Wedding Skin Prep: How to ensure your skin is flawless for the big day

Stress is a primary trigger for acne flare ups, especially surrounding arguably one of the most important days in your life, your own wedding day! When you stress the body produces excess oft the hormone cortisol which can cause overproduction of sebum, the oil producing glands which can then form pimples and inflammation. Cortisol can also cause unwanted belly fat and bloat.

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Sometimes we can’t help the stress, but here are some tips that can be controlled and help to keep your skin flawless for the BIG DAY!

Tip #1: One month out it would be beneficial to start to focus on exfoliation. Since the skin’s cycle is 28 days this is the perfect opportunity to start to remove dead, dull skin cells to reveal fresh and glowing skin. There are many at home peels and scrubs that can gentlel but effectively get your skin wedding ready! Look for peels with Lactic acid as this targets hyper pigmentation and sun damage while hydrating. Do not get any sun exposure, limit exposure to pollution such as dirty air, smoking, alcohol and drink a ton of water.

If you’re not already on a strict food regimen, start to focus on appropriate diet. Limit salt and sugar intake, increase natural colorful foods and vegetables and get as much sleep as possible. Exercise can also help to alleviate stress and get circulation going, therefore aiding against inflammation and bloat.

It’s imperative to try and not to change your normal routine, so that there are no side effects from anything new (i.e makeup, masks, scrubs etc). Appropriate rest and sleep along with no sun exposure (especially if its a destination wedding-do not be tempted). Try and keep your skin as clean as possible by cleansing appropriately and drink a lot of water.

Tip #2: Eating foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, the most beneficial being salmon, can greatly reduce inflammation, reduce dryness and increase circulation (all leading attributes to clear skin, glowing and youthful-looking skin). Staying clear of high fructose sugar, alcohol,salt and dairy will all help to keep breakouts at bay and inflammation to a minimum. It may also be wise to stay clear of any foods that are allergy causing foods, such as shellfish and nuts. If you tend to be allergy prone just remember that an allergic reaction can happen at any time for the first time. Again, if at a destination wedding do not be tempted to have the shellfish.

Tip #3: The most important thing is to NOT manipulate or squeeze the blemish, this will cause redness, swelling and possible infection. A few DIY things to try are icing the area, egg whites to dry it up, a cool tea bag and a good concealer. If you develop a severe blemish you can goto your Dermatologist and get a cortisone injection.

Tip #4: Be yourself because that is usually when you feel and look your most beautiful. Beauty comes from the inside first.

 

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