Skin Tips from Celeb Dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu

Celebrity Dermatologist and author of "Feed Your Face", Dr. Jessica Wu, works with AVEENO and is sharing some great tips and tricks to keep your skin at it's best.

TIP #1
Many people don’t realize this but the condition of your skin has at least 50% to do with the food you eat – Choosing to eat the right foods is as important as choosing the right skin care ingredients. To keep your skin looking youthful, be sure to have some protein at every meal, since collagen (which keeps your skin firm) and elastic tissue (which helps it bounce back) are both made of protein. This will also help keep your blood sugar stable, which fights acne, rashes, and wrinkles.

TIP #2
Everyone focuses on what you can't eat, not what you can. You do not need to starve for good skin. For example, EAT PIZZA! Start with whole wheat thin crust, go light on the cheese and load it with tomato sauce and green & yellow veggies. Yum!

TIP #3
Incorporating tomatoes into your diet or preparing foods with tomato paste has been shown to help skin by protecting it from sun burn and sun damage. This is because tomatoes contain a high concentration of lycopene, a strong antioxidant. For best results, the tomatoes need to be cooked or processed. Also using a product like AVEENO®’s Positively Radiant Moisturizer with Total Soy Complex will assist with Sun Damaged Skin. Over time, the Total Soy complex naturally evens tones, smoothes texture and softens skin.

TIP #4
For clear skin, stay away from dairy. Milk cheese, yogurt, ice cream, and other dairy products have been linked to acne breakouts. In recent years, research has shown that dairy is inflammatory, which means that is leads to redness, swelling, and pus – all of which can worsen pimples. Try switching to soy milk or almond milk: just make sure you are getting calcium another way. Also using a product like AVEENO®’s SMART ESSENTIALS™ Pore Purifying Facial Wash will restore radiance and rejuvenates the complexion.

TIP #5
The Omega 3 fatty acids in fish are shown to stimulate blood circulation, benefitting the cardiovascular system. Omega-3s have been linked with prevention and treatment of skin disorders. Also using a product like AVEENO®’s Daily Moisturizing Lotion with its unique natural oatmeal formula helps prevent and protect dry skin.

If you have a question for Dr. Wu, let me know, and I will pass it along!

Johnson & Johnson Summer Beauty Suggestions

Being an Aveeno Ambassador, I also get useful beauty info & tips, such as Johnson & Johnson product suggestions for their Summer Beauty Regimen, which I am going to share with you.

Cleansing



Especially after a hot, humid day in the sun, cleansing is extremely important to rid your pores of dirt and replenish your face and body. First up is AVEENO SMART ESSENTIALS Pore Purifying Wash. This cleanses and removes impurities, without drying out your skin.
Next is CLEAN & CLEAR MORNING BURST Body Wash collection which is infused with BURSTING BEADS with fruit extracts to stimulate your senses.

Moisturize, Protect, Replenish


Moisturize with SMART ESSENTIALS^™ Daily Nourishing Moisturizer with SPF 30.

Protect by spraying on AVEENO^® Hydrosport Sunblock Spray (comes in SPF 50 and SPF 85), specifically designed for wet, dry, or sweaty skin.

Replenish by applying RoC MULTI CORREXION LIFT Anti-Gravity Night Cream's PROTIENT to firm and moisturize skin after a day in the sun.

For the Boys


We all know that guys want a simple, no-brainer skincare regimen that won't take them any more time than it would to slap some lotion on their face and call it a day. Well, that's what they can do with the LUBRIDERM Men's 3-in-1 body/face/post-shave lotion. This is a fragrance-free lotion, with minerals and essential moisturizers, can be used as a body, face, and post-shave lotion. This lightweight, fast-absorbing formula moisturizes and soothes skin, so men's dry skin issues can be solved in one step with a single bottle.

This month's AVEENO Pledge

As a reminder, AVEENO and Recyclebank have partnered for the "Be and Active Natural" initiative. Each month, AVEENO posts a new pledge on their Facebook page to make the world we live in a better, more healthy place to live, which they encourage their fans to take (no cost involved). Your pledges add up to points, which you can later redeem for coupons and goodies!

This month's AVEENO rewards available from Recyclebank include:
▪ A coupon for $2 off any AVEENO product
▪ A free Eco-Tote, plus a sample of AVEENO Postitively Radiant SPF 30, and a free issue of
Travel + Leisure magazine.
▪Free pair of AVEENO^® sunglasses, plus a sample of AVEENO^® Positively Radiant^® SPF 30

June 2011 Pledge