Follow-up much overdue!!!

     Okay so I'm a little overdue on following up, but life sometimes is busy and you lose track of time.   Okay, so enough of the excuses, let's get to the details!  It's been 6 weeks since I first started using the REDEFINE regimen and it definitely shows!
     I took some before photos for comparison and my pores are definitely less noticeable and my skin tone is much more even and less blotchy.  I can tell that the deep furrows in my brow have softened.  One of friends even commented on the skin around my eyes looking tighter, which was a definite pick me up!
     Since I started using and selling the products, I've been able to see not only my results, but my friends' results who are trying different products than me.  I have one friend who has been using UNBLEMISH and her skin has absolutely transformed.  It treats acne and post acne marks and she has had dramatic results.  Even her pores have shrunk, but I have to brag on her because she looks great.
     I have another friend who tried the SOOTHE regimen steps 1-3 on his psoriasis.  After the first use,  the white scales had sloughed off and by the second use it was less red and there was a noticeable improvement.  I have someone else who is currently using the REVERSE regimen for sun damage and as soon as I get feedback I will definitely update.
     Aside from the daily regimen I use, I feel the need to spotlight some of my favorite products I am currently using.  I have to say the redefine lip serum is awesome.  I have very dry lips, especially this time of year.  Since starting it, my lips are smooth- no cracking or peeling.  I definitely love that!
     Another product I love is the macroexfoliator, which I have mentioned before.  I use it once a week and it definitely makes a visible difference!  It exfoliates all the dead skin and I am amazed at how much dead skin is produced in just a weeks time.  The proof is in the filter.  Every week I see hoe much dead skin is collected and it doesn't seem to be decreasing like I expected.  After using it, my skin is much smoother and less dry and flaky looking.  I have to say I think I'm addicted!
     Enough for this time.  I will try to update sooner than later the next time.  If you want to check out my products, go to http://jmsmith.myrandf.com

Getting Started!

Please be patient with me, as I have never attempted a blog before!  I decided to start this blog to record my progress as I start a new beauty regimen.  Hopefully others can benefit from my trials and errors!

Let me begin by stating the reason why I started looking at changing my skin care regimen.  I am 33 years old, and up until about age 32, my skin was pretty youthful.  I think since it was on the oily side that it delayed aging and wrinkles.  Up until that time my skincare regiment consisted of ivory soap and water.

Then I noticed a change.  My face became more dry and I began to notice some creases in my in my forehead.  I bought the Neutrogena microdermabrasion system.  My skin looked smoother after using it, but the next day or so it was back to normal and the creases didn't change.

I tried using some Bioelements products that were recommended to me by an esthetician.  They were okay.   I liked the foaming facial cleanser in cleaning off my make-up.  I also used the refining serum, but didn't really notice the type of changes I was hoping for.  The same with the night time eye cream.  It was a good moisturizer, but I wasn't seeing the type of results I wanted.

My next step, after doing a lot of reading was Epicura Quench Hyaluronic Acid Serum.  It's supposed to hydrate you face and had really good reviews.  I thought my lips looked more hydrated while using it, but I didn't notice a huge improvement in the overall hydration of my face.

This lead me to my latest trial, Rodan and Fields Redefine.  I had a close friend who sells it and I was pleased with her personal results so that helped me decide to try it.  I figured I might as well sell it, if I'm going to use it so I can get the discounts.  So far I have used it for exactly one week.

In that time, I have noticed my skin feels smoother to the touch.  On day 7, I used their macro exfoliator and was impressed with the results.  When I changed the filter (it is changed with each use), it was overflowing with dead skin cells.  Yuck!  I noticed my skin seemed to be a much more even tone and the texture was better.  I think it needed some major exfoliation!  It's too early to notice the changes in the forehead wrinkles, but so far I am optimistic!  I did stop using my primer before my foundation this week.  My make-up seems to go on much smoother.  I'll give an update after week 2.

To check out the products I'm currently trying check out http://jmsmith.myrandf.com