When I was growing up, all of the teen magazines I read actually gave tips on how to get a better suntan.
I tried just about all of it! Nothing better than a day spent sizzling in the backyard working on that color. There was no SPF 30, bathing suits with SPF 50 or other warnings about sun exposure. Only baby oil and Sun In.
The Michiganders always flocked (and still do!) to Florida for spring break. Every couple of years I was lucky enough to get out of the cold for a bit, and then all of the fellow spring breakers went back to school comparing tans. Whomever had the darkest tan won! I’m totally dating myself, but that is the truth of my high school life.
Steps to Good Skin
Skincare is not a hot topic on my blog. I’m quite positive I have never once even mentioned skin care! But hey, I’m getting older and taking good care of my skin has become more of a priority. Especially since I’m letting my hair go “natural” aka gray, good skin is even more important. No worries though I’m not going to start wearing my hair in a bun and break out the jean jumpers. I’m done with the time suck of hair coloring, but I’m not letting myself go by any means.
I have never been one to buy into the notion of just because I’m a mom means I walk around Target un-showered with yoga pants and hair in a pony. I’m not judging those who do, it’s just not me. Plus when my oldest kids were young, I walked around the mall. Target wasn’t such a “thing” as it is now. Again, I’m totally dating myself!
Starting with Rodan + Fields
Anyway, back to my skin. Shortly after moving to Florida I noticed I had some sun spots on my face. I knew that if I didn’t take action my spots were only going to multiply. Living in Florida is great, but I don’t necessarily want to to LOOK like I live here if that makes sense. Plus, I had never had great skin. I was still prone to break outs and I seemed to need more and more foundation, which is something I don’t love to wear. A high school friend had recently began selling Rodan + Fields and knew that they had a regime that was specifically for the sun spot issue. I contacted her and started using Reverse. After a few months I noticed a huge difference, my spots were gone and I moved on to the Redefine regime. Again my skin responded well and looked the best it ever had.
You Get What You Pay For
Fast forward a couple of years and I started to doubt the products. “I’m spending too much money”, or my favorite “Maybe my skin has gotten better on its own”. I know, I was a bit delusional. I’m not quite sure what altered state I was living in at the time.
So, I made the mistake to stop using Rodan + Fields. I used up the product I had and then the real fun started. What in the world do I use next? One of my goals was to save money so I started at the drug store. I don’t know how many hours I stood staring at rows and rows of jars and containers. I had no idea what I was looking at or what I needed. Thus began my quest to replace my perfectly working products all in the name of “saving” money. Here’s the truth, I didn’t save anything.
I kept buying products that didn’t live up to the hype.
I didn’t save any money and I certainly didn’t save myself any time!
Going Back to Rodan + Fields
After about 6-8 months I knew I needed to go back to Rodan + Fields and use a product that actually did what it claimed, imagine that! I also decided that if I was going to be a lifetime customer from here on out, I should sign up to be a consultant. Not only would I get a great discount, but this was a product I KNEW worked and one that I could be behind 100%.
Trust me, my skin is happy!
Since this is the season of giving and sharing, I want to share the Rodan + Fields goodness with one of you! I’m giving away a travel size Multi-Function Eye Cream and a Lip Shield. I use and love both products on a daily basis. I know you will fall in love with them too. Consider it an early Christmas gift from me to you!
Benefits of Multi-Function Eye Cream
*Minimize appearance of crow’s feet
*Reduce puffiness
*Reduce under eye circles
Benefits of Lip Shield
* SPF Â 25 – lips get lots of sun exposure all throughout the year!
* Moisturizes with Shea Butter, Avocado, and Sunflower Seed Oil
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I am the skeptic of ALL skeptics!! But when I hit 46 EVERYTHING changed! I feel great but my skin is dry. I apply face cream (I’m beyond lotion) at least twice a day. And, I have sun spots on my forearm and upper chest….not liking that one bit! I love to be active outdoors, when Michigan allows. I do not wear make-up except mascara and lip gloss. I do not want products to smell like sun block, thus far all products with any spf smell like sunblock and I do not want to hide under a hat the rest of my life! Do you have what I need?
Yes! I was skeptical too, but I thought what the heck I will give it a try. They have a 60 day money back guarantee so you can’t really go wrong. I know, when I noticed the sun spots, I thought “what in the world?” I will send you a message 🙂
Jen recently posted…Why I Started, Stopped, and Started Again with Rodan + Fields
I, too, was in highschool in the era of dark tans and big, highly hairsprayed hair! Only I had such fair skin that there was no way I could compete!
Enjoyed reading your post.
My favorite Christmas cookies are homemade sour cream sugar cookies and also the butter cookies that get made in a cookie press.
Oh yes, can’t forget the hairspray!!
Pfefferneuse
I really need to find something that works for my skin. I tend to be dry as it is, but in 2915 I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, and my skin has aged so much. I hate the way it looks. But I can’t afford expensive products. ?
I’m sorry you are unhappy with your skin! I know, cost is always an issue with me too.