Mischo Beauty: Ren

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This week's question comes from Naomi, who asked the following:

"I am 41 and noticing a major change in my skin, especially under and around the eyes. I work long hours and travel for work pretty frequently. Can you recommend some steps I could take and a good line of all natural products for fighting wrinkles and dark, puffy eyes? Thank you!"

First and foremost, I'd recommend adopting a consistent skincare regimen. Here are ten easy steps:

1. Cleanse morning & night (never go to bed without removing makeup and cleansing your face!)

2. Tone after cleansing (both morning & night)

3. Use a moisturizer with a minimum of SPF 15 during the day! (90% of aging is caused by UV rays; UVB rays burn the skin and UVA rays age the skin!)

4. Use a night cream with antioxidants before bed

5. Use an eye cream both morning and night under your moisturizer (this is a preventive measure; signs of aging show first around the eyes, forehead, mouth, neck and hands)

6. Exfoliate 2x a week (helps with cell turnover and with the penetration of product ingredients into the skin)

7. Use a mask 2x a week (many, many benefits!)

8. Take a multi-vitamin daily and drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water daily

9. Eat fresh green vegetables at least 3x a week

10. Make sure you're getting adequate sleep!

I can't stress enough the importance of sleep! So, I'll say it again- make sure you're getting adequate sleep. Lastly, I'd like to encourage you to consider adding monthly facials to your skincare regimen. Not only are facials relaxing and pampering, but they assist with cell renewal, detoxification and the correction of existing skin conditions - plus much more! And, to answer your question regarding suggested natural skincare lines - here are a few you should consider:

- Baborganic
- Juice Beauty
- Dr. Hauschka
- Jurlique
- Weleda
- REN
- Caudalie

I hope this helps. Please stop back by and let us know how it's going for you! And as always, please feel free to send me any additional questions you might have. Love your skin.

If you have beauty questions you'd like answered, please send them to mischobeauty@gmail.com.

Mischo Beauty Pick: REN's Mayblossom and Konjac Balancing Moisturiser

You all know I'm a huge fan of REN's Omega 3 Overnight Lipid Renewal Serum and because I love it so much I recently decided to try a few other products from the line. I'm now using the Mayblossom and Konjac Balancing Moisturiser as my day moisturizer and I love it! I consider my skin to be normal to combination (oily t-zone) and this is formulated for combination skin. The mayblossom and konjac work together to normalize the production of sebum (the natural oil produced by the body), while providing hydration and anti-microbial protection- which means there's less of a chance of experiencing breakouts! I only need 2 pumps for my entire face and neck and I love how it absorbs into my skin so quickly! My only issue is that it does not contain SPF, but it is free of petrochemicals, sulfates, parabens and synthetic colors and fragrances, which is a great trade-off! I simply just follow it with my sunscreen and I'm on my way!

REN Mayblossom And Konjac Balancing Moisturiser - Combination 1.7 oz

Is anyone else using REN?

(photo courtesy of renskincare.com)

Mischo Beauty Pick: REN Omega 3 Overnight Lipid Renewal Serum

I now truly believe in the term "beauty sleep" but it took my studying skin physiology to understand it. When you're sleeping your skin cells repair themselves, which is why it's best to use serums, that penetrate deep into the skin, at night. Serums are extremely effective in aiding in the cell repair/renewal process.

I was introduced to this product by a sales associate at Sephora recently, and it's formulated with omega 3, vitamin E and vitamin A- which all work together to aid in the cell renewal process while hydrating the skin. I wasn't sure what to expect from this serum, but after the very first night I used it, I saw a HUGE difference in my skin. I highly recommend this!