Living my life through a clear bottle – of moisturizer

By Alexandra on August 24th, 2010

I’m nearing the end of an era, of a time where pink martinis and 2am dance parties encompassed a carefree weekend of fun and frolic. A time where I could wake up three hours after going to bed from an all nighter and pop up for work at 5am still looking refreshed, feeling like Susan Summers after a ThighMaster workout – with tight buns and “abs of steel.” You know the era I’m talking about, the era of our roaring twenties. When everyday is like a new adventure, only to be embraced with confidence and the knowledge that not one piece of skin is sagging, nor is one laugh line showing.

It was only this morning that the sudden realization of my aging hit me, like the pungent odor from my revitalizing clay masque. When did I start needing a revitalizing masque to make me look refreshed? It’s not like I was out late last night with one too many cocktails – I went to bed at 10:00pm, after my detox tea! Don’t get me wrong, I knew this day would come. As a teenager my mom, through her anti-aging moisturizer and lip balm, would pass on her words of wisdom, constantly reminding me to take care of my body as I wouldn’t be young forever. But, who knew it would creep up so quickly, catching me off guard and surprising me with horror like my ex with “Ms. Tiffany” at Aunt Hazels 90th birthday… yet, I digress.

The thought of growing older never really bothered me. I always figured that with age comes wisdom, which I could really use a good scoop of. But, what everybody forgot to mention, was with wisdom comes wrinkles and for some, saggy skin! The truth is, it’s a realization that we all have to come to terms with, however, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a handful of options.

Now that there is an overwhelming need to find a routine to maintain an ounce of what’s left of my youth (ok I’m being a bit overdramatic), I’ve found solace in a little clear bottle of hope for me – simply put – moisturizer. I know for some this is a “duh” moment, but honestly for a long time I didn’t believe that I needed to moisturize. Truthfully, it was a battle with adolescent acne that had me convinced moisturizer was the reason for clogged pours and skipping out on date nights! Yet, the key is realizing that as we age, our skin changes and so do your battles.

So here I am, starring my thirties straight in the eye, knowing the inevitable will happen. However, though the battle of aging will forge on, I’m ok with the ending of an era, because in my arsenal of defense, I have my little clear bottle – of moisturizer.

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The Cellulite Chronicles

By Alexandra on August 20th, 2010

I was over at my girlfriend’s house the other day having lunch with her and her lovely two year old daughter, Daisy. Always one for health and nutrition, we were having tomatoes and cottage cheese after a long dip in the pool. Feeling pretty good in my newly purchased bathing suit, I leaned over to grab a misplaced towel on the floor and without skipping a beat Daisy, darling two year old never-tell-a-lie Daisy, grabbed my thighs yelling “CHEESY.”

Not that I am the epitome of athletic perfection, but I have been pretty active in sports my whole life and I never thought in a million years I would be struggling with cellulite. But there we were, in my best friends kitchen, with a 3 foot beautiful blue-eyed beauty, who literally just brought my whole world tumbling down. At “twenty something,” the last thing I want to hear is someone pointing out my cottage cheese rear end. So through this tragic experience comes this article, “The Cellulite Chronicles.”

Getting down to the nitty-gritty: What is Cellulite?

According to the free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia, cellulite is:

“A topographic skin change that is claimed to occur in most post-pubertal females.”

So what is that supposed to mean exactly? Basically, cellulite is considered to be those little bumps or dimples around your bottom and thigh areas that seem like they are impossible to get rid of. There is some controversy to what actually causes it, with doctors theories ranging from hormones to lifestyle choices, however, the one thing that everyone can agree on is we want it gone!

So how can we fight back against this dairy epidemic?

A lot of research shows that combining exercise with a low fat diet can help tone up your problem areas, and though it might not get rid of it completely, cellulite will be less noticeable as you become more toned and slim. Yet, for those of us that have tried it all, from the treadmill to the roll-on creams, there is still another option.

Recently revealed to yours truly, VelaShape™ is a new procedure offered by American Laser Centers for cellulite reduction and contouring. You can read up on the procedure here, but in a nutshell, it might be my answer to getting rid of the unwanted dairy farm that’s put up shop on my body.

The Cellulite Chronicles will be a personal diary of my one woman journey to ridding the world (ok just my bum) of cellulite. Stay tuned and follow me to see if I’ll ever be able to face my three foot “nemesis” in a bathing suit again!

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Getting Your Body Back After Baby – What’s the Secret?

By Alexandra on August 12th, 2010

It’s the happiest day of your life, looking into the eyes of your brand new bundle of joy and feeling the overpowering sense of undying love. It’s amazing. Then a quick look in the mirror reveals a stranger, someone you haven’t met before, and frankly wouldn’t care to see again.

Having a baby is wonderful, but the toll it can take on your body can leave you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. When all you see on your body is a new highway development with roads made of stretch marks and cellulite, no rest stop in sight, it’s time to find some help.

This year, the hottest body shaping treatment for post-baby bodies is a new non-invasive procedure called Velashape™. This amazing treatment improves the appearance of cellulite and slims thicker areas of the body without incisions and with no downtime.

There’s no painful liposuction or plastic surgery, no sticky creams — just a powerful combination of light, energy and specially designed rollers that smooth out the skins surface. This treatment works to significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite, contour your curves and reshape your body’s problem areas. For those who qualify for the treatment, typically *six quick visits are all you need to fit into your favorite skinny jeans all over again.

As a mother, you sacrifice everything for the one’s you love, but sometimes that unselfishness finds you last on the list. It’s ok to think about yourself once in-a-while and do something that will make you feel like yourself again. If you’re suffering from a post-baby traffic jam, check out Velashape™ and see how you can look and feel like you did before baby.

*Remember results can vary for everyone

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AMERICAN LASER CENTERS REACHES 5.8 MILLION TREATMENT MILESTONE

By AmericanLaser on July 19th, 2010

American Laser Centers, the largest and most experienced provider of laser cosmetic services in the United States, announced that the company has provided over 5.8 million treatments since their founding in 2002.

American Laser Centers offers industry-leading aesthetic technology for Skin Care & Tightening, Laser Hair Removal, Wrinkle Reduction, Botox and Dermal Fillers, Cellulite Reduction and Body Shaping.

“We are extremely proud to have reached the 5.8 million treatment milestone,” said Steve Straus, American Laser Centers CEO. “In addition to being the most experienced provider of laser cosmetic services, our commitment to providing the best customer service, our investment in the newest technologies and our constant evaluation of new procedures has allowed us to provide our customers with the highest level of treatment and services available in the industry.”

American Laser Centers began as a single clinic in Novi, Michigan in 2002 and quickly grew to 30 clinics by the end of 2003. Now with over 170 locations nationwide, American Laser Centers is providing over 160,000 treatments per month to thousands of satisfied clients across the country from Mesa, AZ to Philadelphia, PA.

For more information visit www.americanlaser.com.

American Laser Centers provides Beauty through Technology with the latest trends in skin care solutions including Laser Hair Removal, Skin Care & Tightening, Wrinkle Reduction, Body Shaping, Cellulite Reduction, Botox and Dermal Fillers. Since the company’s establishment in 2002, over 5.8 million treatments have been performed using state-of-the-art-technology.

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