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A Few of Our Favorite Things….

The holidays are almost here and if you’re struggling to find that perfect gift look no further. Here are some outside the box ideas that are sure to get applause and thanks.

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Image via Cox and Cox UK

For the art lover, MOMA came out with 32 Cambell’s Soup Cans candles inspired by Andy Warhol’s iconic collection. Each candle is a different set of two colors and has it’s own fragrance ranging from fig to basil. The perfect stocking stuffer!

For the body product junkie, try African Botanic’s Marula Firming Botanical Body Oil. Loaded with plant collagen and fatty acids, this body oil a must have for anyone. This golden hydrating elixir also contains a bunch of our favorite ingredients, green rooibos, marula oil and grape seed oil.

For the traditionalist, try the eccentric and elegant stationary brand, Connor. Hand engraved in Italy and very tongue in cheek, this is the prefect gift for the man or woman who has everything. Our favorite this season is the emoticon place cards. Fun and festive!

For the skincare junkie, our Plant Profusion Lifting Neck Cream will hit the spot. Most women and men simply forget to protect and restore the neck region. Your neck shows your age and the sooner you attack the issue the better. This super hydrating and reparative neck cream is loaded with collagen enhancing, lifting and tightening ingredients as well as Dr. G’s secret delivery system, PURFLORA. Hyper-pigmentation, crepey skin, wrinkles and dehydrated neck bands beware! No wrapping necessary with the gorgeous gold packaging. Everyone will thank you for saving ‘their necks’.

 

 

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Vitamins + Foods for inside and out

Taking vitamins and eating foods high in vitamins is the most efficient way to stay healthy inside. The skin is the last area that those vitamins and foods will reach. We sat down with Dr. Goldfaden to get his break down of vitamins and other super foods for both inside health and outside beauty.

1. We know what vitamin C does for your skin, but what are the 1-2 most crucial things it can do for your body (when ingested)?

Vitamin C is arguably the most important vitamin due to all its capabilities internally and externally. While it is hard to choose 1-2 of the most     crucial jobs this vitamin has, it is an antioxidant that fights free radicals and supports the immune system and helps make collagen in the body.

2. Quinoa which contains Riboflavin is incredibly healthy to eat and one of the newest ingredients in anti-aging skincare. What is Riboflavin and   what other foods can it be found in?

Riboflavin is Vitamin B2. Usually B2 is combined with another type of Vitamin B, such as Niacinimide (B3), when formulated in skincare products. Foods and ingredients that are high in Vitamin B2 are almonds, oily fish, cheese, spinach, mushrooms, sesame seed and chia seeds (see below)

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Image via Nadine Greef

Eating super foods is important for a healthy balanced diet but using them topically in skincare products can be beneficial to the skin as well. A few to look for:

Kale

Kale is high in vitamins A, C and K. Kale protects/fights against free radical damage reduces inflammation and detoxifies the skin. Vitamin A aids in rebuilding skin and Vitamin K helps to diminish dark under eye circles and puffiness.

Chia seeds

Chia seeds are high in Omega 3- an omega fatty acid. Chia seed oil hydrates and can also help acne prone skin. Chia seeds contain vitamins B3, B2 and Zinc, which is high in anti-aging benefits.

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Photo via Gourmand in the Kitchen

Yogurt

Lactic Acid is an AHA that is beneficial in exfoliation (removing dead skin cells), fighting/reversing pigmentation and promoting collagen production. Yogurt is a great at-home way to target the above mentioned issues.

The newest ingredient out

White Birds of Paradise. Strelitzia Nicolai or Giant White Bird of Paradise seed extract increases skin luminosity while improving hydration and smoothness. A native South African plant, it belongs to the plant family Sterilitzia. In South Africa it is commonly called the crane flower and is featured on the back of the 50 cent coin. White Birds of Paradise are found in all of our new Plant Profusion collection, as it is one of the main ingredients in our proprietary complex, PURFLORA. White birds of paradise is a multifunctional ingredient that works to restore skin’s youthful appearance by reducing uneven skin pigmentation, dull, lackluster complexion resulting in an increased illuminated glow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Incorporate Plant Profusion into your existing Goldfaden regimen

After the ripe old age of 24 our bodies collagen production decreases, which means that starting an anti-aging regimen early is imperative. With the launch of The Plant Profusion Collection, even the youngest Goldfaden MD client can start protecting against aging skin. This four piece anti-aging collection was created to enhance the core collection of Goldfaden MD products. Aiming at specific areas that age first, get creepy and suffer hyper-pigmentation damage (eyes, neck and face) Plant Profusion, can be incorporated into any regimen. Plant Profusion

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Tips + Tricks to incorporate Plant Profusion into an existing Goldfaden MD regimen.

Serums
If you are currently using Radical Difference or Light Treatment as a daily serum, there is no reason to cease. Radical Difference + Light Treatment are perfect for the daytime, especially if you live in warmer climates or have sensitive skin. Add in Supreme Serum as your PM serum and you will additionally target hyper pigmentation, rough skin texture, photo damage, collagen and elastin production and DNA repair! Supreme Serum is oil free and appropriate for all skin types. Your skin will thank you.

Oils
Oils have become a staple of many regimens, and for all your Fleuressence Oil fans, it can still be used. The recommended way to use both Fleuressence and Supreme Serum, is to use them separately. Fleuressence could be used at night before a moisturizer, while Supreme Serum can be aa daytime serum. This can also be reversed if you enjoy dropping a little Fleuressence into your foundation for that Goldfaden glow. Another option is to alternate every other day between the two serums. Fleuressence is going to target brightness, dark spots and hydration, while Supreme Serum is targeting DNA repair and collagen production with plant stem cells.

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Already a Bright Eyes devotee? The new Energetic Eye Cream will only enhance Bright Eyes! Bright Eyes can still be used during the day and for makeup prep, since it behaves similarly to a primer, while Energetic Eye can be introduced as a night treatment. The new Energetic Eye Cream is luxurious in texture, specifically targets rebuilding the thin and creepy skin under and around the eye region. The exotic ingredient Quinoa seed extract delivers riboflavins and protein to encourage epidermal renewal and tighter smoother skin. A touch of caffeine ensures eyes will never look puffy again. Eyes wake up looking rested, bright, smooth and free of fine lines and wrinkles.

Neck Cream vs. Night Cream
The facial skin and the neck /chest area are very different in their makeup and texture and therefore need entirely different targeted list of ingredients. The neck does not have the same amount of pores as the face and therefore tends to be drier and sooner to show sun damage and signs of aging. The Plant Profusion Lifting Neck Cream utilizes the PURFLORA complex to encourage collagen production, which helps to thicken the skin, lighten hyper-pigmentation, and target DNA repair. Specific to the Neck Cream, the auditor of powerful Pink Grapefruit Oil binds moisture onto the neck creating hydration, while Hexapeptide-10 lifts and fills the bands and wrinkles. The tricky thing about neck versus night creams, are that the two different types of skin need different attention. The neck needs a hydration delivery system different from the facial skin due to the difference in pores, hair follicles, oil glands etc . The neck does very well with peptides and collagen to thicken and tighten the sagging then skin. While these ingredients are in night creams also, the neck still needs its own specific formulation of ingredients. Always remember when applying neck cream to not tug at the skin. Rub in an upwards motion and don’t neglect the back of the neck-as it gets sun damage too! Our Regenerative Night Cream delivers supreme anti-oxidants and plant stem cells to encourage collagen production and DNA repair. The best time to use a night cream is at night due to the lack of sunlight the and higher levels of melatonin in the body. However, Plant Profusion Night Cream is safe for daytime use.

Remember it is never too young to start on the road of anti-aging.

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