A Nano Renue

Photo courtesy of Nutra-lift... I didn't have my own photo of it on hand, but will post it asap!

 I have been one lucky little thing! I've been using several products from Nutra-Lift and while I fell in love immediately with them, A Nano Renue has me just star-struck (sorry, I really couldn't think of a better word that really described my... emotions for this particular company and product).

First, I'll start with a little info on peptides. 

To the best of my knowledge -which is minimal on this subject - peptides are basically protein. Peptides are break-downs of protein.  I imagine them as tee-tiny little things that can penetrate the skin in some cases. There is a such thing as using a product that contains peptides without reaping the benefits. Right before I began using this product, I wanted to do enough looking into the active ingredients to know how to get the best benefits. From what I've learned, peptides need to be "stabalized" or else they can break down further (remember my earlier attempt at explaining peptides and how they're break-downs of protein?) Lotions can break these peptides down even more causing them to be pretty much ineffective. That's why you need to be sure the peptide-containing product you use is going to deliver the peptides rather than break them down. In other words, they need to penetrate skin. How can you be sure that your little peptides are actually digging their heels in and doing their job rather than lounging around atop your skin all day? The only thing I know to do to be sure is using copper peptides since these are effective in penetrating the skin, therefore actually working for you. 

With the peptides and all the other super fine ingredients in this product, I'm very confident that my skin is actually reaping the benefits! When you're young and haven't developed a slew of wrinkles yet, it's hard to tell if your anti-aging products are working, but when you know a little about what you are using, this will help you know if you are going to reap the benefits in the future. 

A Nano Renue does so, so very much and has so many ingredients that have so many benefits that it's hard to really know, let alone go into detail about all the possible benefits using this product will have on your skin.

Here's what Nutra-Lift says in their page description:
" More Peptides at 8%, More Moisture, More Organic Extracts & Anti-Oxidants, plus a Mild Exfoliant for healthy younger looking skin.

Breakthroughs in skin care technology, now bring you the most advanced Peptide serum. Golden Collagenine is the latest weapon in the Anti-Aging war, to achieve younger looking more beautiful skin. A NEW peptide Nanoconjugated to 24KT Gold Particles with a remarkable effect on Collagen outgrowth. Nanoparticles are now being used in biomedical devices to improve delivery systems for more effective results. 30 day studies conducted on Golden Collagenine indicate increases in Collagen by up to 205%, increases in Elasticity by 41%,Hydration by 31%, and can reduce the look of wrinkles by up to 55%.

Now Golden Collagenine is combined in a complex formula with other time tested peptides for even better results. Peptide-8 Complex includes Matrixyl, 3000 at 5% (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 PAL KTTKS). Argireline,(Acetyl Hexapeptide 8), Di-Peptide 2, Golden Collagine, Acetyl GlutamylHeptapeptide Snap 8, Tripitide, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8, for younger looking healthier skin. The GOLD Standard in Skin Care with Anti-Aging Peptide-8 Complex plus Nanoconjugated Gold Particles for remarkable collagen growth. A New & Improved Tissue Repair formula with natural & organic ingredients with 3 times more moisture & 20 times more antioxidants that aid in cellular regeneration. Rejuvenating "A" NANO RENEU™ stimulates production of collagen and elastin, minimizes hyper pigmentation and protects the skin from free radicals. For younger looking, healthier skin. Mildly Exfoliates, Moisturizes, & Reduces the Look of Wrinkles. Younger more Beautiful Skin is now yours.

The GOLD Standard in Skin Care with Anti-Aging Peptide-8 Complex plus Nanoconjugated Gold Particles for remarkable collagen growth. A New & Improved Tissue Repair formula with natural & organic ingredients with 3 times more moisture & 20 times more anti-oxidants that aid in cellular regeneration. Rejuvenating "A" NANO RENEU™ stimulates production of collagen and elastin, minimizes hyper pigmentation and protects the skin from free radicals. For younger looking, healthier skin. Mildly Exfoliates, Moisturizes, & Reduces the Look of Wrinkles.

Directions: Wash face. Apply 1 to 2 times per day as needed to face and neck area. Can be used with other Nutra-Lift® products. A slight Flush /Tingling sensation is a normal reaction to the use of this product upon application. Since this product is highly concentrated, we RECOMMEND for people with Sensitive Skin, to apply on Slighlty WET face.



PS: All of the uses of Gold Mineral have not been found and there is continuing research to discover all the benefits of Gold. Gold Mineral is Non-toxic, promotes a general euphoric feeling of well being, stimulates the body's restorative functions, enhances the body's natural defenses against illness and promotes vitality and longevity.

For centuries gold has been used by American Indians for many purposes. After boiling a gold nugget in water the Shaman (medicine man or curandero) would give the water to the patient to drink for a variety of illnesses. Primarily the gold water was used for patients with mental illness or disturbance.

Gold has been reported to be effective against active joint inflammation and has been used as an add on therapy with aspirin for arthritis when pain relief is required. Gold is not an analgesic but may have anti-inflammatory effects.

Human Growth Factors are proteins produced by various cells in the human body. Their primary function is to activate cellular proliferation and differentiation. They act as chemical messengers between cells, turning essential biological activities "on" and "off," and are involved in increasing the rate of cell growth, cell division, new cell and blood vessel production, and collagen and elastin production. Scientific understanding of how HGF works has not only proven to be related to resolving many cell developmental diseases, but it also directly applies to helping someone obtain a more youthful and vibrant look to your skin, without expensive plastic surgery or Botox treatments as well as to healthy, fuller-looking hair.





Ingredients: Certified Organic Aloe Vera Gel*, Peptide-8 Complex (includes Matrixyl 3000 at 5% (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 PAL KTTKS). Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide 8), Di-Peptide 2, Golden Collagenine, Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide Snap 8, Tripitide, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-8, lactobacillus/algae extract ferment, Cetyl esters, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C ester) Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, (Vitamin C ester) sea kelp/algae, liposomes (from lecithin), Hyaluronic Acid, Lipidure, Ceramide-3, Retinyl Palmitate, (vitamin A), Glycosaminoglycans, Ceratonia Siliqua (HGF), Carnosine, Grape Seed extract*, Co-Q10, pycogenol*, DMAE Bitartrate, A-Lipoic Acid hydroxyethylcellulose, Marine Collagen, Marine Elastine, Organic royal jelly, Mexican yam, Green Tea*, White Tea*, Milk Thistle*, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran, Pomegranate*, White Cranberry*, Acai Berry, Black Current Seed*, Reishi Mushroom*, Shitake Mushroom*, Licorice, Astaxanthin, Rosemary, Rose Hips*, Oregano*, Sage*, Red Clover*, Tumeric*, Olive Leaf*, Ginger*,Fennel*, niacinamide, Gotu Kola (centella asiatica), Orange rind, Melon rind, l-Tyrosine, Copper Peptide, Zinc Sulfate, Squalene, Colloidal Minerals. *Certified Organic 

Whew! That's a lot, but that is directly from Nutra-Lift. I am learning so much and seeing some very new effects on my skin. I've currently been using a variety of the products from Nutra-Lift and will be talking about those when I've had time to really know what they do for me.

As for A Nano Renue, I haven't experienced and tingling, irritation or the like. It's easy to use and absolutely worth it! Upon learning that A Nano Renue contains gold particles, that probably intrigues as well as scares since most products are so pricey! A Nano Renue is actually a very great price for the product. This is one product with never ending benefits, and to tell you the truth, it makes me a little giddy just using it! 

A Nano Renue looks like a normal facial cream. It's somewhat rich and thick and what really makes my day (besides the benefits) is that I can press the pump bottle one time and walk out the door while rubbing it on! A small amount will spread easily. Before the lotion is absorbed it feels slightly sticky when I touch my skin, but that disappears and I'm unable to feel residue or thickness on my skin. It does feel as if it absorbs rather than sitting on my skin, a big plus.

Besides how well this makes your skin look in the long run, it also doesn't clash with your regular routine. You don't have to worry about it leaving your face greasy and you can skip moisturizer! As I always say, my skin is desert dry. In the past 7 days I have not touched a moisturizer! A Nano Renue, plus using the non-soap herbal cleanser has given me no reason for extras. I seen my face looking prettier and smoother at the very beginning of use. 


I'm giving A Nano Renue a full 10/10 rating because the benefits are truly endless and instead of worrying if my skin product is actually anti-aging me, smoothing me and keeping me all break-out free and lovely, I can have fun with my young life without worrying if I'm aging! The Nutra-Lift products (especially the foundation, Nano Renue and Cleansers) have climbed past my great skincare products that I've used for a while and made it to the best I have ever put on my skin. With my other products I was always sacrificing something. I sacrifice nothing at all using Nutra-Lift. I kept going through different skincare (just take a check at all the products I've mentioned using and you'll know I've literally tried hundreds!) and I would find some here and there that I liked and even a few that I loved. 1 in about 12 products that I try, I will like something about it for example, it exfoliates better than my other products whereas another one I'll try will completely break me out each time I use it. 

Then there will be another one that has big claims of anti-aging and I'll dread using it, but I'll use it and cake on powder to disguise the thick greasy residue it leaves. Like I said, I'm forever sacrificing something and never feeling totally satisfied with any of them. So far the Non-Soap Cleanser has been a miracle as has the Nano Renue, foundation and Mask. No worries, I'll fill you in on all the outstanding details of those when I've had time to use them longer. 

Most importantly, when I use A Nanu Renue, my skin plumps a little and is somewhat more firm instantly! It has worked miracles for those dark sunken in areas around my eyes! Lately I've had those circles so badly that no matter how much concealeR I applied, it was still there. I can apply a drop of the Renue serum and instantly plump and eliminate the lines and circles! It has shown more results than any aging product I have ever, ever used before! I will happily continue to use this.. forever! I've been using it for such a short time and already the little bitty lines around my eyes are not even there! I often have smile lines (parenthesis!) after smiling so I smiled for several seconds then applied the serum then smiled again for several more seconds and they disappeared! No lines were indented! It's so awesome! 


Also I wanted to see this stuff working close-up so I applied some to that super wrinkly area between your thumb and forefinger and could actually watch the deep lines disappear! I was comparing it to the hand I didn't use the serum on. My lovie and I were so impressed!


Conclusion.
If I were to recommend ONE product only for anti-aging, no matter what age you are, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend A Nano Renue. I do believe that it will benefit every person.


PS: A Nano Renue smells heavenly! I'm unable to smell it after it is absorbed, but for that minute before, I sniff away! It's subtle and almost tropical. 


I absolutely *adore* this stuff! Ya'll guys check it out and let me know your own results! I can't wait to hear!

My Pearl Of The Day - Astara Skincare

 

 Once again, I'm back with Astara Skincare items! 

Pictured above is what I now refer to as my miracle, Activated Antioxidant Infusion. A light, but extremely rich and luxurious cream with enough benefits to make your head spin. I'll name a few of the majors and discuss my own benefits.

The Activated Antioxidant Infusion can be used by all skin types (kudos Astara!). It improves skin tone, restores healthy skin cells, encourages cellular repair. It contains antioxidants such as White and Green Teas, Borage Seed Oil, and Vitamins A, C and E. 

Using the Activated Antioxidant Infusion means I need no make-up, no moisturizer! The label mentions it penetrating the skin and being absorbed quickly. It does and it does it well! I've had a terrible case of dry skin from getting burned recently and the Astara Skincare products have been a true God-send. They quickly made it to the very top of my favorites list and I even tossed my regular facial products that I've used for years! 

  I love the Antioxidant Infusion because it gives your skin everything it needs, speeds up healing from burns, dryness, chapped skin, irritations and the worst, breakouts! I'll tell you, I've had some real nasty ones lately. Last week I even had something along the lines of a cyst on my cheek! My face was looking its worst. I cleared it up almost 100% in 2 days with Astara which I'll explain my regimen later. 

 With this wonderful Antioxidant Infusion, a little goes a long way. You only need a small amount and you're good. The best thing about it is no sticky or greasy residue! Thank you Jesus! I have some really  expensive moisturizer/anti-ager and sadly it caused such nasty greasy-ness that I couldn't stand to use it. Nothing helped. I would try covering it with powder after it dried and it still was tacky and greasy so I'm super grateful to have the Antioxidant Infusion that leaves no residue at all. 

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TO USE:

"Apply to clean skin and massage upward until penetrated. Follow with appropriate replenishing moisturizer. May be used as primary moisturizer in extremely humid climates or for oily skin."
 You can really feel it penetrating and moisturizing!

It's highly moisturizing and when combined with the Blue Flame Purifying Gel (previously reviewed), the Daily Refining Scrub and the Exfoliating Marine Treatment, it leaves me with the most healthy looking skin I've ever seen.

  I mentioned my terrible skin problems lately. Here's what I done:

 1. Cleansed with the Daily Refining Scrub.

2. Applied Exfoliating Marine Treatment 30 minutes later.

3. Let it sit for nearly an hour.

4. Rinsed

5. Swiped some of the Activated Antioxidant Infusion all over the face and left it at that so my skin could get all the benefits without smothering in make-up to hide my still showing flaws.

 This was during the evening and after rinsing the Exfoliating Marine Treatment off my face I could actually see what my real skin looked like. I don't wear a lot of foundations so that's not what I mean. It's been ages since I've seen my skin without all the build up and horrible dry skin that resembles an alligator! I thought so this is what my face really looks like! Seriously, it was that major!

 By that night, I could see a major reduction in the cyst-like cheek pimple. By the next morning it was gone. I also had some kind of freak little clusters of breakouts which I've never experienced before. After using the treatment, they all dried up and peeled right off! I felt like my face was going through a recovery. 

EXFOLIATING MARINE TREATMENT

The Exfoliating Marine Treatment, like most Astara products is heavy duty! I mean, this little Pearl knows its job and works hard.

 Now this is the stuff that made me say so this is what my skin really looks like! It took the awful breakouts, cyst like pimple, thick layer of recently burned skin right off, gently. It's light and not like a thick mask. You simply squirt a few drops out and apply to the face. Leave on for 2-10 minutes, but I got a little busy and had to leave it on for an hour! Yikes. No worries though, it worked out just fine. I had no irritation at all with this, but if your skin starts feeling irritated you should always rinse it off!

 This is a very quick way to revive and reveal your real skin. I've never seen anything like the results from this stuff. It's like rinsing off an old face and revealing a young, very plump new face. My skin was so plump (if that makes since.) I quickly rinsed it off, applied the Antioxidant Infusion and left the house. Like I mentioned previously, the next morning all the breakouts, and dry skin were gone. 

This isn't a daily treatment. You will keep amazing results for a very good while. I'll probably use again in a month, no sooner as it's not needed. It isn't one of those masks that make you look rejuventated for a total of 1 hour and you're back to you old skin again. The results are very long lasting.

IMPORTANT NOTES FROM ASTARA:
"Sunburn alert: This product contains AHAs that may increase skin's sensitivity to the sun and possible sunburn. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product." 

Skin Type:
Hyperpigmented, sun-damaged skin Uneven skin tone Aging skin.

To Use:
After cleansing and toning, apply a thin, even layer on clean skin. For light exfoliation, leave on for 2 minutes then remove with warm water. For a stronger peel effect, leave on for a maximum of 10 minutes.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Accutane use within the past six (6) months Active herpes simplex (cold sores) Facial Warts If you are now pregnant If you form keloid or hypertrophic scars If you have a history of sun allergies Prior adverse reaction to chemical peels Recent radiation treatment for cancer Sun burn or significant sun exposure in the last two days"

I nor the others in my family have experienced any irriation or problems after use. My skin isn't very sensitive, but a family member of mine used the product and does have very sensitive skin. There were no irritations or discomfort. Just be sure to wash off if you do experience problems.


                                                              DAILY REFINING SCRUB

 
  Oh, the beautiful citrus-y scent makes me want to eat it! I'll tell you, there's nothing in the world like this stuff! I actually get a tiny bit excited when I'm about to use it. (Shh!) The gritty texture washes away any immpurities, dirt, build-up, make-up and anything else. It washes away the oil while leaving your skin with it's natural oils. When I first massaged the Daily Refining Scrub over my face my first thought was uh-oh! My skin is going to feel tight and be dried out after this. But with so much dead, burned skin that I could literally feel rolling off of my face, I wasn't about to stop just yet! Sand wouldn't have even taken off the dead, dry skin I had! Lol. I was willing to chance the drying out of my skin for this stuff.

 When I rinsed, dried my face I was just waiting for that tight feeling. It never came! When I started smoothing the Antioxidant Infusion over my face and felt how silky my skin felt I decided Astara's Daily Refining Scrub was my new found love. I absolutely adore this stuff! It's a pleasure to use. I actually just used it in the shower an hour ago and am still loving how my skin looks and feels. It never fails to leave my skin silky and deeply cleansed of any impurities, dirt, make-up, etc. It feels wonderful! It never leaves my skin dry and for such an awesome exfoliating job it does, I'm shocked!

  If you're like me, and your skin needs extra exfoliating or is dry, oily or dull, the Daily Refining Scrub  is absolutely perfect! For those who need very little care and attention and don't have dry skin, I highly recommend the Blue Flame Purifying Gel. Both are wonderful.

Would I recommend Astara Skincare? Heck yes, to everyone! Like I said, I have even ditched my daily exfoliating cleanser, my anti-aging moisturizer for Astara. I've even ditched my darn make-up. I couldn't tell you how much time I've saved!

Skin Again - Anti Aging Serum

Skin Again's Anti Aging Serum is a real miracle for fine lines! I smeared a little on under my eyes and on the lids and around my mouth where I sometimes get smile lines & in seconds my eyes looked plump and bright!

  Most women's nightmare with make-up is how they tend to sink deep into little bitty lines making it look like you have wrinkles even if you don't. I hate that! Also, I've found that a lot of the mousse or cream foundations give the under neath of my eyes a nasty dark look. The BF noticed it too & I usually don't get dark circles, but for some reason those concealers seem to create them.

  I used a concealer that always causes me too look wrinkly and have dark circles as soon as the Anti Aging Serum dried. I wanted to see if it'd really do the job & I was so blown away. Even with a thick layer of foundation mousse under my eyes, I still had not a single line show up!

  Skin Again's Anti Aging Serum is a miracle! My mother is a huge fan! It has a light texture & is a bit creamy, but not as thick and creamy as a body lotion, but not so thin that it just runs.

  It doesn't seem to have a scent. Most of the products didn't & that's nice because I don't like fragrance on my face. The Anti Aging Serum does work well and I can feel a very slight tingle sensation for a few seconds as it's drying. It does tend to leave a bit of a shiny/greasy look to the areas I applied it, but that's just on my skin. It may not do that to everyone's and a light swipe of powder does the trick of taking away the shine while the serum still does it's job just as well.

  You can still feel the serum if you touch your skin with your fingers, but it's not heavy on your skin. As the serum dries fully, you cannot see the shiny look as much. It's totally worth for the results though. It's really plumping for fine lines! Definitely a 10 star rating for a fine line reducer!