Sunscreen 101

Myth: All Sunscreens Are Created Equal


In the U.S., the labeling of sunscreens, regulated by the FDA, is measured according to the SPF (sun protection factor) grading system. The SPF number refers to the product’s ability to block out UVB (burning) radiation but does not pertain to the product’s ability to block dangerous UVA (aging) light. UVA rays destroy our collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging, stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in “liver spots” on the face, hands and chest, and can mutate your DNA, eventually leading to skin cancer. So, it is important that when you are looking for a sunscreen you look for one with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Dr's. Rodan and Fields well reknown dermatologists encourage you to check the active ingredients label on the back of the box or tube to be certain you are getting adequate protection. Look for these active ingredients in your broad spectrum sunscreen:

To protect against UVA rays:

Avobenzone (aka Parsol® 1789): chemical block

Mexoryl®: chemical block

Zinc Oxide: physical block

To protect against UVB rays:

Cinnamate: chemical block

Ensulizole: chemical block

Octinoxate: chemical block

Padimate A: chemical block

Padimate O: chemical block

WILL A FACE LIFT MAKE ME LOOK YOUNG AGAIN?

Myth: A Face Lift Will Make Me Look 25 Again


A facelift is not a time machine. It will not bring back the full juicy cheeks you had 20 years ago. It won’t increase elastic tissue that made your skin of yesteryears supple. It also will not take away the underlying sun damage that is making your skin look dull and aged. In fact, most patients don’t recognize themselves immediately after a facelift. When it comes to treating aging skin, the name of the game is looking great in your own skin. To do this, you need to erase underlying sun damage and then commit to a daily skincare routine clinically proven to increase collagen production, reduce the appearance of pores and enhance firmness. The result will be you … only better!

Rodan and Fields has grown 800% in only 16 months!

I am so excited to be working for such a fun and fast growing company. When I joined Rodan and Fields several months back, it all made sense, but now I really , really get the vision of where Rodan and Fields is going. Each meeting or training brings more and more people from all over. Last night our business meeting at the Crowne Plaza was filled to capacity.The biggest turn out yet. Hearing Ali Box and Kimberly Clark share their amazing journey and how they became level 5's in such a short time was very motivating.They are real down to earth people that decided to take a chance on something brand new. Their future and their families futures are going to be incredibly different. It is like knowing that you have come to a cross road. One way keeps you on the same comfortable path that you've always known and the other is unknown yet full of possibilities that will lead to whole new experiences. After 23 years of being on the same comfortable path, I'm ready for some twists, turns and new adventures. The great thing is I'm not on this journey alone. My two sister's are along for the ride as well.

Interesting Skin Care Myths

Truth or Myth? I need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day for my skin.
MYTH: You need 91 ounces of fluids a day which you can get from the food and beverages you consume. The outside humidity determines how dry you are, not how much water you drink.

Truth or Myth? Doing facial exercises will gift my skin a lift.
MYTH: The more you make facial movements, the deeper your lines become. You have muscles in your face (forty-four). These muscles are attached to your skin. So any kind of movment exercises these muscles and adds to your wrinkles.

Truth or Myth? I wear sunscreen when I go outside so my skin is protected from the sun.
This one is a bit tricky so listen carefully. NOT ALL SUNSCREENS ARE CREATED EQUALLY!!!! You need a sunscreen that protects against UVA/UVB both. So start reading labels. Here is a little trick to remember the difference between UVA and UVB. Think of UVA (A for AGE). Having UVA protection keeps our skin from AGING. Think of UVB (B for BURN). Having UVB protection means keeping our skin from burning. If you are driving in your car and the sun is beating down on you on the drivers side for example, you are going to get those UVA rays coming at you and THEY ARE SLOWLY AGING YOUR SKIN IF UNPROTECTED.

Take Control of Your Skin

Did you now that we have a great deal of control over how our skin will age? How much control? We have an amazing 80% control over how our skin will age. This means that DNA plays only a 20% part in this equation. The reality is: We are all going to age. Why not take a few easy steps to make that 80% work for us. Here are some ways that we all can keep our skin healthy.

1. Protect the skin from the sun(every day).

2. Don't smoke.

3. Get enough sleep.

4. Find ways to de-stress.

5. Eat right

6. Get Moving (exercise)

7. Limit Alcohol

8. Don't Pop pimples

9. Find one skincare routine and stay with it.

10. Match your skincare to the climate where you live.