A DIY Beauty Miracle: removing blackheads simply at home

I know via my blog, that many of you feel you know me and I love that, but truly when it comes to my beauty whims, I must satisfy them instantly.

Case in point; a few weeks ago on a Monday, I noticed how straggly my ends were looking. With Becker Salon closed, I knew I was about an inch too close to taking matters into my own hands. 

Here's where I ended up instead:

Classic Barbershop Greenwich Ct.

 Before

After

Yup. I'm A little nutty, but that much I think you do know...

Which brings me to Sunday and the insane way my beauty axis aligns with the world. As we all do, I receive tons of alerts and emails. Suffice to say, delete, delete, delete. 

Today however, an aberrant thing occurred... I actually opened my "Popular on Pinterest This Week" email and began to scroll. 

30 Day Update: JeNu Ultrasonic Infuser System

JeNu Skin Ultrasonic Infuser System

(I recommend their website for the best price with their "limited offer")

All my life, I've dreamed about  two things: a pair of ruby slipper and a magic wand! Wish granted. My JeNu Skin Ultrasonic Infuser, is nothing short of a magic wand.

Last month, I reported that I was purchasing Vogue's 2015 Beauty Breakthrough Award Winner, the JeNu Ultrasonic Infuser System.  This easy to use at home gadget truly is a miracle worker. The wand and conducting gel, use ultrasound to makes every anti-aging cream you already own supercharged.  Kind of like getting the results they promised in the first place :)

I use it twice a day for 5 minutes each session, including my neck and decollete, JeNu's design is slim and sleek.  I found it easy to clean, store, charge and travel with. It comes with a charger, which I use every other day to make sure my sessions are never interrupted.

While I haven't seen any change in specific freckles, (true confession: I have taken in a little sun this summer) my skin is definitely, brighter and tighter.  The biggest wow is in the eye area.  I am fortunate not to have issues with pronounced dark circles or bags, but whatever was there is gone. My eyes look refreshed, brighter and more open.

Hallelujah!

I have recently discovered a new site called RealSelf. This site is similar to Makeup Alley or TotalBeauty, except instead of unbiased makeup reviews, people report on their experiences with various plastic surgeries and non-invasive anti-aging treatments.  Over a 2 year period, 90% of contributor's were overwhelming pleased with their JeNu purchase and results. Some included pictures and the results speak for themselves.

I brought my JeNu Ultrasonic Infuser System with me yesterday to my favorite skin care expert, Julie Pipilo owner of Skin NY in Rye.  I was having a Dermaplaning Treatment with Julie (the removal of the top layer of skin with scalpel; do not try this at home kids! Julie has 30 years of experience, read more here), and wanted her to use my JeNu, post plane when she put on one of her famous anti-aging potions.

Julie was very impressed with JeNu's ease and efficacy.  A huge win, since she is up to date on all the newest and latest skincare advances.  

Julie is my sage Guru on all things skin. If she likes something, I want it. I was excited for once, to be able to share something new with her.

Would you spend 10 minutes each day on something that is proven to help you look your best?

I did. When all my beauty and fashion expenses begin adding up, I sometimes ask myself what's more important? A new sweater, shirt or pair of jeans that will be worn occasionally in rotation, or something else, like my smiling face, which gets seen everyday. 

You do the math...

If you would like to experience the powers of JeNu, as I have, you are in luck! Right now, they are having a limited time offer.  It's such a good one, I can't imagine it will last. In addition, shipping is free, a gift is included and if you don't absolutely love it, you can return it within 30 days.

Believe me... you won't.  CLICK HERE to buy JeNu and SAVE!!!

And if anyone has a suggestion for where to find those ruby slippers in a 10.5 B., do share....

xox,
DD

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MitoQ Power Antioxidant Rejuvenation Serum

MitoQ Power Antioxidant Rejuvenation Serum
$119 for a 2 mos. supply

I will freely admit to be a serum addict.  When I first started using them 7 years ago, at the behest of Dr. Denese a Hungarian Dermatologist who believes in their power to harness moisture and make everything that goes on top of them more efficacious.

Back in the day, serums were hard to come by, (she of course made one as part of her skincare line).  Now they are a dime a dozen and I have a couple of faves.

When I received information about  Doctor developed, patented MitoQ Power Antioxidant Rejuvenation's Serum, I was intrigued by the description:

MitoQ® protects cells from the increasing oxidative stress associated with age and returns skin cells to optimal function. MitoQ® supports youthful collagen and elastin production - the key building blocks of healthy skin.

The result: MitoQ® Anti-aging Serum is an effective anti-wrinkle product that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, skin becomes denser, firmer and age spots fade.

MitoQ® Anti-aging Serum has been formulated in a hypoallergenic fragrance free base designed to fit in with your regular beauty regimen.

Simply apply two to three pumps to your face, neck and décolletage morning and night after cleansing for younger looking skin in as few as 6 weeks.

MitoQ® Anti-aging Serum makes a perfect night cream and combines well with sunscreens and moisturizers for all day skin repair and protection.

One bottle of MitoQ® lasts between 8 and 10 weeks and results improve with continued use.

I was immediately seduced by the sleek packaging when it arrived as well as the full size of the product. It is blissfully, scentless and has a light, creamy gel like consistency that melts into my skin.  It is encouraged to be used on it's own as a night cream, but I still find myself layering it under mine. I appreciate that MitoQ smartly also recommends that it be used on the neck, decolletage and back of the hands.

Grande Lash MD: Grande Mascara Lash Boosting Formula

Grande Mascara Lash Boosting Formula
$24.95

Well, I'm not sure I have ever seen cheesier packaging, normally it would be a deterrent from purchasing, but my world class facialist Julie Pipilo at Skin N.Y. Westchester swears by Grande Mascara. sells it and uses it herself.

Sold.

I had also been using Grande Lash MD's lash enhancement serum for the last few months. My lashes grew beautifully.  I finally have to concede, however, that I am sadly one of the 3% who is allergic to it.

It is only in the last few weeks that I stopped using it that my eyes are no longer red and irritated. Clear eyes? Yes. Less lashes?  That too...

Dermaplaning: I finally went under the knife

Julie Pipilo's Dermaplaning Scalpel
DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!

Julie Pipilo owner of Skin NY
914 -213-5724

I don't know what took me so long to finally meet the fabulous Julie Pipilo, a skilled aesthetician, with over 30 years of experience.  Half the women in my book club are devotees of Julie's and have entrusted her to care for their skin for years.

Elegant and cozy, Skin NY is located in Rye at 269 Purchase Street. More than just a place for facials, Julie has created a comprehensive Beauty and Age Management Center. Every client is treated to her warm, knowing expertise, where customized treatments and long term skincare are discussed to help you reach your skincare goals. As part of Julie's total approach to health and beauty, she also has a team in place, that includes a nutritionist, acupuncturist, a dentist who does teeth whitening, a laser specialist and a Plastic Surgeon who does Botox and fillers.
You can read more about Skin NY here, as well as see a menu of services.

So what did Julie perform on me?  A dermaplaning session. What exactly is dermaplaning? Dermaplaning is a safe and simple procedure that exfoliates the top layer of skin and "vellus" hair or peach fuzz. It also is the most effective exfoliator, skin smoother and glow getting treatment I have tried to date.