Andrea’s Anti-Aging Tips
New Nighttime Beauty Rx
by Andrea Goodwin, associate editor (agoodwin@beanstalkbiz.com)

We love to indulge in expensive make-up. Those investments keep us feeling on the outside – the way we do on the inside. Alas, there is no sense in purchasing lavish make-up if one is not taking care of one’s canvas. That’s right - we’re talking about your skin.

The best time to invest in your skin is at night. It is nearly effortless, relaxing, and has long-lasting effects. Who has time to do it during the day, anyway? We offer our recommendations for a simple but effective bedtime beauty routine to keep your skin looking its best.

Start with Paula Dorf’s Simple SkinVitamin C + Chamomile Foaming Cleanser

We love this gentile foaming cleanser because it removes make-up really well. It smells fresh and mild, is pH balanced, and makes your face feel clean without feeling “stripped.”

How to use: Wet hands, squeeze a quarter-sized amount into palms and work into a lather. Rinse thoroughly.
Ingredients: Vitamin C: to protect, brighten and repair, Chamomile: to calm and soothe, Wheat Protein: to firm and condition skin , Rosemary: to tone skin
Fragrance Free. Hypoallergenic Not Tested On Animals

Look for it at www.pauladorf.com, or if you are in LA, check out their lovely boutique next to Umberto Salon on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills.

Retail: 30.00, 3.75 oz

Follow up with Elizabeth Grant’s Biocollasis™ Advanced Cellular Night Regeneration.

Per their website: This product takes anti aging skincare into the future with the most advanced generation of tri-peptides infused with Elizabeth Grant’s exclusive Torricelum™ and micro-encapsulated proteins. Regular use helps to renew and revive skin cells. The infusion of the tri-peptides and proteins into the skin cells results in a nutrient enriched epidermal cushion – smoothing out and plumping up the surface of the skin. Dry lines, fine lines and coarse wrinkles are radically diminished. Works from the cellular level to strengthen the collagen fibres and increase elasticity. This strengthened support system helps to prevent the skin from premature aging and gives the skin a younger, firmer look.

BeansTalk has been using this for about six months now, and we can’t put it down. The quality is first rate, and the texture and feel of the cream is wonderful. We know that it is probably intended for facial use, but we love it on our hands as well. Make no mistake, ladies, your hands will give away your birthdate faster than you face.

Directions: Apply every night onto a clean skin.

Retail: $249.00

www.elizabethgrant.com

As a topper, complete your routine with RareMinerals™ Skin Revival Treatment Night

This is a really unique product, with lovely packaging, and a fun pillow puff applicator. All of the Bare Escentuals products are fun to use, aren’t they? Anyway, before we started using this product, we were a bit unsure about putting a “crushed mineral” (never refer to a Bare Escentuals product as “powder”) veil on our face before bed. We were a little concerned it might rub-off on our sheets, or even look like we were wearing make-up to bed. All for naught! The RareMinerals treatment in the clear shade is totally invisible, and no traces were found on the pillow at all. We loved the beauty boost and the clearer skin in the a.m. too.


RareMinerals Composition:

A time-released, nighttime formulation comprised of a patent-pending organic soil mineral concentrate that: is composed of a balanced blend of the complete 72 organic macro and micro minerals found in nature, works in harmony with the natural circadian rhythms of the body, and is available in light, medium, tan and clear shades.

Beautifying Benefits:

· 100% pure concentrate has the power to:

· Deliver firmer, smoother, brighter and healthier skin

· Reduce pore size

· Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

· Increase firmness

· Increase cell turnover

· Decrease pigmentation spots and skin imperfections

· Improve hydration

· Boost radiance and reduce the appearance of redness associated with acne and rosacea

· Exfoliate without irritating effects


Healing Properties & Ingredients:

Contains:

· Vitamin C, known for its exfoliation properties and as a collagen stimulant and skin lightener

· Vitamin A, which prevents dryness and wrinkles

· Potent antioxidants, including Rosemary, White Tea, Honey Brush and Rooibos, which work together to quench free radicals which cause aging

· Natural anti-inflammatories such as Wheat Germ Extract and Emblica Extract which soothe and brighten the skin, while Aloe Vera Leaf provides moisture


RareMinerals Skin Revival Treatment NIGHT is available in Sephora stores nationwide, in Bare Escentuals boutiques and by calling 1-800-227-3990. The retail price is $60.

Size: 0.15 oz

Before we leave you, be reminded that no nighttime beauty routine is complete without pretty loungewear or lingerie. Your husband will chase you around like it is your wedding night.