Favorite Product #2

In today's rep newsletter, the tip for this week was about how we can sell the June specials. Not much of a tip to share with you! So, I will continue to add a new favorite product to my blog instead! I picked this product because I got a question from someone about what they can do about dark circles under their eyes. Well, one of my favorite products combats those dark circles, puffiness, fine lines and hydrates too. It's no wonder this product is a favorite among many of my customers and representatives too! Can you guess what it is?

Optimize Rejuvenating Eye Serum
has worked wonders on my dark circles. They are not completely gone but they are greatly diminished. There are a ton of reasons why people have dark circles under their eyes but I bet mine are related to my allergies. It could also be hereditary as well. Plus, every year I get older (imagine that!) and there is less and less collagen in my skin. It acts as a barrier so the thinner your skin gets (less collagen) then the more likely you are to see the blood vessels underneath. Great!

I found this little tidbit from Wikipedia: "In most cases the dark circles under the eyes are blood vessels that can be seen through the skin. The skin around the eyelids is the thinnest skin in the body. Like varicose veins, dark circles under the eyes are usually an inherited trait. When blood passes through the large veins close to the surface of the skin it can produce a bluish tint. The more transparent the skin the darker the circles appear. In people with a deep-set bone structure, shadowing contributes to the dark color under the eyes."

I also found an informative article on The New York Times that says, "[T]he most likely culprit causing chronic dark circles, dermatologists say, is excess pigmentation in the skin. Dilated blood vessels that sit close to the thin under-eye skin are another cause, doctors said. And airborne allergens, which cause blood to pool in the vessels under the skin, can worsen their appearance."

So, what can we do about them? Well, drinking lots of water and getting enough rest is a basic remedy. You can also put sliced cucumbers on your eyes too. It's a temporary fix since the cucumber is 90% water and it is the cooling effect of the water that helps more than the actual cucumber. It does calm, soothe and reduce the puffiness but it doesn't last very long. In fact, I stumbled across a blog called My Dark Circles and it has a few articles about some natural remedies that were interesting to read too.

Still, I think the best way to treat those dark circles is by using Optimize Rejuvenating Eye Serum. It contains these key ingredients that pack a powerful punch:

* Matrixyl™ 3000: Peptide system that firms and decreases visible wrinkles within two months of twice daily use
* Sweet Almond: Patented almond proteins help remodel skin’s surface to visibly lift and smooth wrinkles and fine lines
* Eyeliss™: Peptide system that strengthens capillary walls; stimulates lymphatic circulation to improve sagging contours, firmness and elasticity; visibly reduces under eye “bags”
* Haloxyl™: Peptide system that visibly reduces the look of dark under eye circles; firms sagging contours around the eyes

So, what do all those peptides do? They help build collagen which is your skins natural filler that keeps your skin nice, plump and youthful looking. The more collagen you have, then the less you will be able to see the blood vessels under the skin!

How do you properly use this product? Start with a clean face then use your toner. Squirt a TINY (less that a full pump) amount onto your ring finger. Tap it together with your other ring finger. Gently pat under your eyes and up around your eye brow bone. Do not rub or tug at the delicate skin or you will cause more wrinkles! Dab until it dries then apply your repair product and then moisturizer. Pretty easy!

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Favorite Product #1

It's Monday again and there wasn't anything really "tip" worthy in our newsletter this week so I am on my own again! I did however get a really nice email from a fellow rep (hi Brenda!) who loves my blog and had a tip about a product I have failed to mention so far. It was surprising to me since it is one of my favorite products but I tend to forget to talk about it sometimes.

Anyway, this sparked an idea with me! I decided to share my top 12 products with you! Each post will focus on a different product. That is at least 12 posts to look forward to right? Maybe it is weird to have a Top 12 list instead of the normal Top 10? Well, it was so hard to come up with just 10 products so I squeezed in two more! I almost thought about ranking my top 12 products but I use them all for such different reasons. So in no particular order let's start with...

Center Pulse Point Cream or CPPC as I like to shorten it. The name is long but man, it is amazing! I love the stimulating peppermint oil and menthol that open up the blood vessels which help me relax and de-stress. I use it on sore muscles or when I have a headache or sometimes when I have had a bad day and need a time out. Sometimes there are days that I cannot focus or I need a pick up during the middle of the day. Did you know that peppermint oil helps to increase mental clarity? It really works too! Here is how I use it...

1) Take one pump and distribute evenly over the tips of your fingers on both hands.
2) Massage gently onto your temples, back of your neck, shoulders and behind your earlobs.
3) Hold your hands up to your nose and breathe deeply.

If you are having sinus troubles, dab a tiny amount under your nose. If you have a sore muscle, rub it directly on the offending area and massage gently. It will tingle a little bit but that means it is working! Make sure to avoid the eye area and wash your hands after using it in case you accidently rub your eyes later.

Brenda, my fellow rep and tip giver, told me this is her #1 favorite product! In fact, she refers to it as her "American Express, I don’t leave home without it" because she keeps one in her purse, one at work, one at home and one in her demo kit! This product has been her answer for migraines and says that she needs "just a little on my temples, ear lobes and back of my neck and voila, no more headache!" She even shared it with a customer who gets a migraine after traveling on an airplane. She gave her a bottle to try on one of her trips. Her customer was on an airplane 6 times and never got a migraine! Wow, like I said ... amazing stuff! Thanks again for sharing Brenda!

Do you have a tip to share with me about this product or any other? Share it with me! :)

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Making the most of your Premier Membership

Well, today our rep newsletter came out but there was no tip!! Gah, what I am to do? Hmm .... come up with my own tip I suppose! I got on a teleclass this morning and it was nice because it only lasted 15 minutes and some of our top leaders in the company shared their best tips for the summer. They really packed a lot of information in that 15 or really 10 minutes since it took a while for everyone to get signed into the call. They talked about our National Convention which is coming next month. They mentioned our new rep incentive when someone joins our team. They had a great theme party called "Rescue 511". You invite "5" friends who bring "1" friend to spend "1" hour getting pampered. What a cool idea!

Anyway, their last tip was about the Premier Membership special. We always have great deals for our Premier Members but this month is a really smoking hot deal. In case you don't know what a Premier Member (PM) is ... anyone can join the program for just $25 and your membership is good for a whole year. As a member you can order online at 20% off and you get exclusive deals twice a month in your inbox. Also, if you decide to become a representative then you get $25 off the cost of your kit!

Here are the specials that end on June 17th (yes, that is in TWO days) and when I added it up ... I spent $110 and saved $164! That is right. I saved more money than I spent!

Today (yes, TODAY!) is the last day of the FREE Eye Cream with any $100 purchase. It is a $27 value! It is a rich and emollient moisturizer designed specifically for the delicate eye area. It is lightweight but penetrates quickly so it will not weigh down the skin around your eyes. Stay tuned as Sensaria will announce their new Premier Member special tomorrow!

June 17th marks the end of Sensaria's extra bonus buy with Mineral Genesis Moisture Creme! When you spend just $75 then you get our exclusive, cutting edge technology moisturizer for just $5! This creme retails for $68! Smithsonite (Zn) stimulates circulation, improves collagen production, and restores the skin’s natural barriers, while amino acids combinations lift, tighten, and significantly slow the aging process.

All month long, Sensaria has a bonus buy that everyone can get in on. Spend just $60 and you can choose either our Coconut Body Butter (retail $24.50) or Mango Salt Glow (retail $20) for just $5! What a deal! These are two very popular products so they are flying out the door.

In order to figure out how much I will save with all these great deals, I headed over to my Sensaria web site and just kept adding things to my shopping cart until I got to the magic $100. That got me the Eye Cream for FREE, the MG Moisture Creme for $5 and the Coconut Body Butter for $5. I only spent $110 but I just doubled my money with all the savings! Also, I saved 20% on everything I ordered so I got more for my money right off the bat! However, I was smart and bought the monthly specials which are already discounted. I ended up with another $54 in savings which gave me a total of $164 saved! I only spent $110! Now that is the way to work your membership!

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Give Your Hair the Spa Treatment

It's a new week and there is a new tip in our representative newsletter! It always amazes me how much information they can pack each week into our newsletter. It has really helped keep me on track and moving my business forward.

So, anyway ... this week's tip is for your hair since it might be getting damaged by the sun or chlorine if you are out in a pool or water park. Maybe your hair just isn't getting that extra special treatment anymore? Or maybe it never did? Well, treating your hair doesn't have to take all day or an expensive trip to the salon.

All you need is our Cherry Almond Reconstructive Conditioner. It is really wonderful for dry or chemically-treated hair but any hair that is damaged will benefit from its use. You can start with Sensaria's Cherry Almond Reconstructive Shampoo and then follow with the conditioner ... or just pick up the conditioner for an extra special treat. The directions on the conditioner say to leave it in for 10 minutes before rinsing it out. That is of course going to give you the best results but you can do a quick treatment in the shower too. Just leave it on for a few minutes, then do a light rinse with cool water. If you keep a little conditioner in your hair, then it will work all day at keeping it tangle-free and moisturized.

Also, don't forget about using Jojoba Oil for your hair too. I posted an article about it's many different uses a few months ago so there are more tips. Let me know what works for you!

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Discontinued Products ~ Aug 1st

So, in this week's rep newsletter ... there are 4 products on the chopping block. These products will be discontinued and no longer available for sale as of AUGUST 1st, 2009! I don't know about you but at least one of these items is on my favorite list so I am going to be sure to stock up as much as I can. How about you? Any of these that you can't live without? If so, the let's host a party in June or July since they are on the list of specials for these months. Call me right away if you want one of these items before they are GONE!

1) Ultra Calming Gel Mask ~ Deliver comforting moisture and relief from signs of redness and irritation with this instantly cooling high potency blend of hydrating panthenol, calming allantoin and ultra-soothing sea whip. Sensitive skin is left feeling comfortable and moisturized. Delivers instant comfort and relief in visibly irritated, stressed skin; Visibly soothes redness; Hydrates dry patches, improving softness and suppleness. Recommended for sensitive, fragile, irritated, stressed, dehydrated or rosacea-prone skin.

Directions: Smooth liberally over clean, dry skin. Wait 10-20 minutes (mask will not dry). Remove thoroughly with cool water.
Complete Ingredients: Water, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Carbomer, Pseudopterogorgia Elizabethae (Sea Whip) Extract, Allantoin, Polysorbate 20.

2) Moisture Immersion Mask ~ Infuse dry, undernourished skin with essential moisture for a more radiant complexion. Rich shea butter is combined with botanical oils for long-lasting softness and relief from dryness and dehydration. Ultra-hydrating formula revives youthful radiance and comfort in minutes; Quickly smoothes dry patches; Floods skin with moisture for long-lasting softness; Reduces or eliminates the appearance of fine lines due to dehydration. Recommended for slightly dry, extremely dry, dehydrated or oil poor skin.

Directions: Apply generously to clean, dry skin. Wait until mask becomes transparent. Rinse or wipe away remaining mask. Finish with moisturizer.

Complete Ingredients: Water, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Dioctyl Succinate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocoyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG-16/16 Dimethicone, Ceramides, Cetyl Alcohol, Squalene, Squalane, Glycolipids, Phytosterols, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 80, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan), Stearyl Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Corylus Americana (Hazelnut) Oil, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Aleurites Moluccana (Kukui) Nut Oil, Prunus Avium (Cherry) Pit Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Vitis Vinifera Grape) Seed Oil, Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Oil, Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Seed Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Petitgrain) Oil, Lavendula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Butylene Glycol, Laureth-4, Aniba Rosaeodora (Bois de Rose) Oil, Octyl Cocoate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopherol, Lithospermum Extract, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Chlorphenesin, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Hydroxide.

3) Line Diminisher ~ (Monica's Favorite!!) A luxurious eye cream containing light reflecting pigments to soften the skin and diminish the appearance of fine lines. A combination of plant extracts soothe and help increase skin's firmness while Green Tea and Grape Seed provide protection against free radicals. Eye area appears bright, smooth and younger-looking. Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the eye area with reflective pigments; Smoothes delicate skin around the eyes while soothing irritation; Botanical extracts moisturize and help to increase skin firmness; Antioxidants help defend against free radical damage. Recommended for all skin types, especially skin showing the signs of aging around the eye area.

Directions: Gently pat a small amount around the eyes. Apply makeup as usual.

Complete Ingredients: Cyclopentasiloxane, Water, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Myreth-3 Myristate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Silica, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract, Paullinia Cupana Seed Extract, Ilex Paraguariensis Leaf Extract, Cola Acuminata Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Allantoin, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides.

4) Raydiance Self-Tanner ~ (Monica's Favorite!!) Delivers a bronze tan without UV light; Tan starts to develop in a little over an hour, darkens completely in three hours; Glides on evenly for a streak-free tan; Sweat proof and rub proof even when swimming, showering or perspiring; Natural humectants protect skin from dryness; Pleasant-smelling; doesn’t develop odor like other self tanners.

Directions for the face: Apply a thin layer to freshly cleansed face. Blend evenly over entire face, feathering edges into hairline and under jaw to avoid obvious tan lines. For a completely natural look, apply to entire neck area, over chest and onto shoulders. Apply lotion more lightly on upper lip area and around eyes. If lotion gets into eyes, remove immediately with cool water. After lotion is applied, rinse hands with soap and water. Wait until lotion is completely dry before getting dressed.

Directions for the body: Apply a thin layer to freshly cleansed and exfoliated body areas Apply lightly on areas that bend such as the elbows, knees and ankles as they can tan more darkly. Rinse hands well with soap and water. Wait until lotion is completely dry before getting dressed,or sitting on furniture Wait one hour before bathing or swimming. Reapply for a deeper tan or every 3 days to maintain color.

Complete Ingredients: Water, Dihydroxyacetone, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Cyclopentasiloxane, Juglans Regia (Walnut) Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Extract, Hedera Helix (Ivy) Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower Extract, Parietaria Officinalis (Pellitory) Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Citrus Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Extract, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate-80, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Potassium Hydroxide, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Caramel, Fragrance.

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Sun & Fun: June Specials

We have some great specials this month and I am excited to share them with you. As usual we have great hostess specials along with our guest specials which anyone can take advantage of. It is not too late to have your own spa party and earn these great items! When it is nice out, then we can do the party outside on your deck or backyard. I can even put together a catalog party for you too if we can't work out a good time to spa together. Contact me right away to get on my schedule!

GUEST SPECIALS
Sensaria's Men’s Skin Care ‘Fore’some
Save 10% on the entire Men’s Collection which includes Face Wash, Face Scrub and Hydragel — PLUS FREE sleeve of logo golf balls and tees. Just $55.00 ($67.50 value) Don't forget that Father's Day is June 21st! Also, June is women's golf month too! Our Mens Skin Care line is not just for men and it is also great for acne prone skin too.

Sun Care Bundle
Save $17 on this dynamic duo that includes Vitamin C Rejuvenating Treatment and Daily Sun Protection SPF 28. JUST $50.00 ($67.00 value) These two products can do their skin a world of good. That's because the best way to reduce hyperpigmentation (brown spots) is to speed up healthy cell turnover and prevent future discoloration with good sun protection. Vitamin C Rejuvenating Treatment provides antioxidant protection and supports cell turnover. And because brown spots are triggered by UV light, Daily Sun Protection SPF 28 will provide the protection needed to help skin tone remain bright and even.

Sensaria's Bonus Buy
SPECIAL OFFER: GIFT WITH PURCHASE! ONLY $5! Your choice of ONE Mango Salt Glow OR Coconut Body Butter when you spend $60. Make sure to grab one of these tropical treats when you make a purchase this month. They are two of my favorite scents and products!

HOST SPECIALS
Save 60% on our host exclusive Green Tea Bundle which includes a 16oz size Body Wash, 16oz Body Lotion and 8oz Body Butter. Guests with $300 or more in party sales can purchase this bundle for only $30.50! (Save $46.50!)

Hosts with $450 in party sales will receive our Raydiance Self-Tanner for FREE! ($35 value) Hosts with $650 in party sales will the self-tanner PLUS a Rosemary Mint Salt Glow and 16oz Body Lotion for FREE! ($36.50 value)

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