Skincare for Everybody—

Warsh Cloths for Him for Father’s Day—

You probably already know the superior advantages of Warshing (!) with the Warsh Cloth—this magic complexion cloth will reenergize, cleanse, and exfoliate all in one for Dad, too!  And it's anti-bacterial.

It works for everyone—Maxine advises guys to use plain water and the WARSH Cloth before and after shaving (great for razor burn!)- and last thing at night or when you start to feel grimy--to clean up fast and look great. Remember to throw some in your bag when you travel or for the office or gym. Don't over dry and age your skin with soap.

All it takes—And Washing (WARSHing!) the WARSH Cloth in soap and water keeps the The 3-in-one Warsh Cloth miracle working(!).

Until June 22

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BESTSKIN

What's the best way to avoid wrinkles?

Does the way you sleep cause wrinkles? The short answer is yes, but what can you do about it?

Sleeping and wrinkles—
Sleeping on your back is your best option. “Back sleepers enjoy fewer fine lines and wrinkles than other sleep positions.”  But it may take a little retraining if you’ve spent years snuggling up in another position.

Only about eight to 10 % of the population are back sleepers. But it’s worth doing as studies show that sleeping on your side or front can result in more wrinkles, skin folds, and sags with the pressure placed on your skin over time.  It can also affect wrinkles on your neck and dec (décolletage)!

Some doctors recommend silk or satin-finish pillows to reduce wrinkle compression, regardless of which position you start in when you go to sleep, as we move so much during the night.

If you’re not used to sleeping on your back, you may need to gradually adapt or retrain your body. Try a wedge pillow, prop up a few pillows, or, if your bed adjusts, raise the head end slightly, so you’re on an upward tilt.  You may also wish to prop a pillow under your knees to keep you stationary—the average person shifts position about 20 times per night, so even if you start on your back, you may end up in a different position.

Sleeping on your back also helps to keep the spine and neck in alignment.  JLo sleeps on her back, it’s said, to help avoid wrinkles! 

Before you decide to become or retrain as a ‘back sleeper,’ you may want to consider checking with your doctor. If you have breathing issues, snore, or suffer from sleep apnea, sleeping on your side is best for you. Choose a silky-finish pillow to help avoid ‘pressing’ wrinkles into the skin.


If you’d like to know how to make your complexion bloom and feel amazing and the best things you can do to avoid wrinkles —while keeping it simple and natural —just hit reply to this email.

… Or send me a message—and I’ll tell you all about it. Simply put, you’ll be on the way to feeling and looking your beautiful best always, whether you sleep on your back, side, or curled up into a ball!

Here’s to your ageless beauty,
Maxine.

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How to keep your skin moist!

Did you know???
That after you wash (WARSH!) your face with a ‘lovely’ WARSH Cloth or step out of the shower or bath, you shouldn’t dry yourself off. Just do a LIGHT BLOT. Or maybe go with a GENTLE PAT. But make sure your skin is still a little damp-dry. THEN smooth on your face or skin cream and seal in a little moisture for your skin to drink.

This tip works to lock in moisture to your face and your body.

Recap—just do a little light damp-dry all over and then slather on the cream or moisturizer. And, yes! I happen to have a brand new product for you to retain the moisture!

My epiMOIST All-Natural Hydrating Gel works like a flood of moisture to plump and glow and fill any dry gulches the indoor or outdoor climate may be making.

Ageless beauty in a bottle.

The All-Natural epiMOIST is especially perfect for now—whether it’s heat drying your skin indoors or blustery winter outdoors where you are (or even AC — lucky you!) processed air is dryness-inducing for your skin.

It’s important to fight back—naturally, without adding more drying chemicals to your skin. This is why I am so pleased to offer the new epiMOIST All-Natural Hydrating Gel—it’s both a super-moisturizer and toner. Use it any time/all the time but especially in processed air.

Be sure to lock in your moisture content, adding any moisturizing cream or oil you use on top of epiMOIST.

And if you happen to have adult acne, stay tuned for my recommendations on how to deal with that next time. (it includes epiMOIST!).

Take care and stay well. Maxine

Here’s to Your Ageless Beauty!
Anti-Aging Skin Care and Education

Guess the Number 1 Anti-Aging Enemy?

Bad Posture!!!

Yes, it is.

Like it or not, we all slouch as we age for one reason or another or simply a bad habit we pick up through lack of attention. Looking down at our cell phones doesn’t help.

I see it in others all the time,(says she who isn’t looking in the mirror at the moment).

When Dr. Yen and I teach our Face Fitness program, the very first lesson we offer is posture correction.

The more erect your posture, the younger and healthier you look. It’s amazing how the average person looks 10-15 years younger simply standing upright. Not to mention that holding yourself in good posture says, “I’m comfortable in myself, and I’m confident.” Nothing wrong with that attitude. The more confident you are, the more respect you command, and the effects keep snowballing in a very positive direction.

When I teach yoga, I constantly remind my students to stand upright and balanced. I even go as far as to recommend an excellent posture tool.

It’s available on Amazon. Good posture is great for your health. You feel better in your body, including your face. And the healthier you look, the younger you appear.

So before you go running to get something “done” to make you look younger… stand up straight. Pull your neck into alignment with your shoulders, relax your shoulders back and down, open your chest and hold your head up high. It looks like you’re happy to be “alive” in your life.

If you need some help, call me. I’ll be happy to inspire you and remind you that you can spend lots of time and money on exercise classes. Or you can take charge of yourself and your aging by simply standing upright and balanced.

Here’s to your ageless beauty,
Maxine.

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How sleep affects your youthful glow!

A good night’s sleep makes you look and feel refreshed and healthy and gives you that youthful glow!

But how should you sleep—on your side or your back?

There are different opinions—and advantages to both. Did you know that sleeping on your back may contribute to brain aging? And side-sleeping on your left side causes less heartburn—however, be sure to provide support where you need it—your neck, shoulders, and hips. More on this topic and the two crucial sleep hacks that will help ensure quality sleep regardless of your position.

  • Sleep in a cool room

  • Sleep in a darkened room—i.e., no electronic devices or lgihts

  • and # 3—give yourself some destress or wind-down time. Turn off the TV or devices at least an hour before bed—Keep Calm and Sleep Well. It’s good for your skin and to keep that youthful glow.

Perfect Gifts and Stocking Stuffers!

Anyone who knows me knows I love exercise—from yoga and Pilates to long, fast-paced walks.


Now, it turns out that exercise, all kinds, and even if you only do it in exercise “snacks” instead of regular events, is one of the best anti-aging steps you can take for your body.

Even a few minutes here and there is good if that's all you can squeeze in for now—raise your heart rate or strengthen and tone your muscles.

It’s also a good move if you're not an exercise fan.

Getting started on the top resolutions (lose weight/exercise!) is also great for your skin.

Exercise makes your skin look and feel firmer and plumper.

(Just like Microcurrent!)

Another good piece of advice is to WARSH daily!

WARSH Cloths make perfect stocking stuffers, and you know you’re giving the gift of a great complexion!

Also check out the Edgy Elegance custom-designed jewelry for another perfect gift idea!


How to make your skin cream more effective!

If you know me, you know that I’m always cheerleading about the benefits of the WARSH Cloth. And one reason I may not have shared lately, or you may have forgotten, is that my favorite cloth is a 3-in-one cleansing cloth: it cleans, rejuvenates, and EXFOLIATES all at the same time.

The simple act of exfoliation makes any skin cream, moisturizer, or serum work better—regardless of whether it’s one of my all-natural skincare products or anybody else’s!

So the secret to making any skin care cream or lotion more effective? Exfoliate first.

Remove the grime, old makeup, the day’s environmental buildup, and dead skin cells.

And using my WARSH Cloth, means that ou don’t have to use more product with more chemicals or acids to do it. You don’t want to deposit more guck on your skin to clean and exfoliate naturally.

Just give your skin a once-over with the Warsh Cloth—it will exfoliate gently every single time!

Your skin can then drink up the skin creams or serums and begin to bloom—and because you haven’t used any acids or chemicals to get there, no more damage!

Your skin is clean and fresh and will absorb the moisturizer or creams the way nature intended— and this will give you better absorption.

I hope you like this tip—more to come! My New Year’s resolution is to share as many tips as I can—so that we all feel refreshed for 2022! Subscribe to my newsletter to keep up to date!

Maxine

Here’s to Your Ageless Beauty!
Anti-Aging Skin Care and Education

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Welcome Back!

And Thank you!

What a crazy time —with life as most of us knew it on hold, and many of our good habits seeming to take time off (Thank you, Zoom audio!!). Friends and clients told me that the urge to take their usual care kind of slipped to the back burner--but now that we're showing our faces more often, everyone seems to want to rejuvenate!

Because we all, sooner or later, will come out from behind the masks to show our best self, give a thought to my Welcome & Thank You Specials on favorite complexion boost products. Renew and rejuvenate and feel like you again.

I'm also taking this opportunity to thank the many clients and friends who logged in for microcurrent treatment and rejuvenation skincare sessions (and continue to do so!). I’ve developed the Complexion Rejuvenation Kit to help to say thank you!

It was wonderful to see everyone on Zoom or whatever medium we used to catch a glimpse of each other—now that we're open for business, we hope to see more of you in person. x Maxine

Try our Complexion Rejuvenation Kit and treat your skin to a little luxury and that plump, moist look and feel. All natural-botanicals in the epiCARE Moisturizing Oil, plus marine-based Collagen Correction, and three of the amazing Warsh Cloths that cleanse, exfoliate, and rejuvenate all-in-one with water only.

Plus free shipping ... FIND it on The Shop Page.
Order now.

QUOTE FOR THE DAY—
“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” George Elliot

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Boost your collagen-the “Skincare Diet”

Do you need more collagen?

A look in the mirror might tell you. Do you look pasty, tired out, or washed out? Is your complexion not its usual glowing self or showing newly popped up wrinkles or creases?

Avoid sugar and over-processed foods, which contribute to inflammation and acne. Too much dairy, even if you’re not lactose intolerant, can play havoc and contribute to over production of oil (sebum) and clogged pores.

Are you feeling like staying home and staying in, or wondering where your get-up-and-go went, and noticing droops and sags in your skin?

You may need more collagen. Collagen helps with system anti-inflammation, bone and joint health, and (of course!) skin wellness. It affects elasticity and bounce and not getting enough will contribute to more wrinkles!

Signs of losing collagen

Signs your collagen is thinning are the appearance of laugh lines and mini crow’s feet—even in your twenties.  According to the Cleveland Clinic, you might also see:

  • Wrinkles and crepey skin

  • Stiffer, less flexible tendons and ligaments

  • Shrinking, weakening muscle

  • Joint pain or osteoarthritis due to worn cartilage

  • Gastrointestinal problems due to thinning of the lining in your digestive tract

What’s collagen do, exactly?

Collagen is a protein needed for healthy skin and joints. “It’s found in the tendons, ligaments, skin, cornea, cartilage, bone, and blood vessels.” It makes up 75 to 80 % of your skin.  Without it, your skin wrinkles, sags, and feels loose and thinner.

  “To make collagen, your body combines amino acids — nutrients from protein-rich foods such as beef, chicken, fish, beans, eggs and dairy products. You might find that adopting the “skincare” diet makes a big difference!

“The process also requires vitamin C, zinc and copper. (Get vitamin C from citrus fruits, red and green peppers, tomatoes, broccoli and greens. Minerals from meats, shellfish, nuts, whole grains and beans.

“As you age, your body may no longer absorb nutrients as well or synthesize them so efficiently,” according to the Cleveland Clinic. And that’s when you notice the signs.

How can you avoid losing collagen?

Limit sun exposure, definitely don’t smoke, and eat a healthy diet. And (my go to for How to boost collagen!), use an anti-aging treatment to boost collagen production in your skin such as microcurrent and plump up any lines and wrinkles.

·           Eat high-quality protein such as fish, beans, eggs, and dairy

·           Fiber, fatty acid rich oils, fruits and vegetables and spices 

·          Lots of Vitamin B3, A, C, zinc, and copper (citrus, tomatoes, etc.

 

“Multiple studies support the role of electricity in cell regeneration.” For years, we’ve used microcurrent in different frequencies and waveforms to treat everything from wounds to migraines to chronic pain.  Microcurrent is also great for skin.

 “On a muscular level, the microcurrent acts like a personal trainer to tone and shorten muscle fibers. On a dermal level, there is serious anti-aging action going on…

Your skin gets its lift and glow back—as the microcurrent treatment fills in lines and wrinkles. Your skin feels young (and bouncy!). This is why over 12,000 very happy Maxine Warsh clients choose microcurrent and love it!

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References:

1)   Cleveland Clinic-Diseases & Conditions

2)   UCLA Health

3)   The Dermal Institute

4)   Elle Magazine

When should you start caring for your skin?

Don't wait too long to think about anti-aging

By the time you’re 25, the ATP that fuels muscles is starting to diminish. It’s never too soon and it’s never too late. Muscles begin to lose tone and skin starts to sag even in your twenties—and that means all over.

Your face needs help inside and out starting about now if you want to keep looking your best—so make sure you use lots of water inside and out—drink it and also use only water to wash (WARSH!) your face. This means not using chemical cleansers that will dry your skin.

After you've washed away the day's grime and makeup (with a WARSH Cloth, of course),  Don't forget to moisturize, and always with a preservative-free, natural cleanser. Eat a nutritious diet—and especially stay hydrated.

The best tip for anti-aging treatment for the complexion is microcurrent—it’s non-invasive, gives your skin a lovely glow and boost, and a nice plump look and feel to help prevent the look of aging now and in the future.

Preventing wrinkly hands

You should carry hand lotion on you at all times. Hands show the signs of age first and often make you look older than you are. Every time your hands are in water, use lotion. That may be a dozen times a day, but it’s vital if you want them to look soft, smooth, and unwrinkly! Be sure to moisturize them (and yourself) all over before you climb into bed at night.

If you’re taking care of yourself and getting the necessary seven hours (some even say minimum eight hours to fight aging and keep healthy), that’s a lot of hours for your skin to absorb moisture while you sleep.

How is exercise good for your skin ?
We all know how important exercise is for our fitness levels and health. It’s also essential for our skin. Exercise supports muscles all over the body and in the face and neck. The more you exercise, the better your muscle tone and your skin looks, from top to bottom.

Start planned exercise if you're not, and make a habit of using stairs instead of elevators, and parking at the furthest spot in the parking lot. You'll be thankful you did for your overall fitness levels and your muscle tone and skin tone—plus the impact on your health, vitality, and in your skin now and in the decades to come.

“I swear by Microcurrent, WARSHing, and exercise at every opportunity!” Maxine

Sugar is bad for your complexion

More and more studies are showing the negative effects of sugar on our health and wellness. But did you know that sugar also causes wrinkles?

Apparently it reacts with protein, which creates AGEs and causes cell structures to harden and skin to wrinkle.  This process of glycation reduce the effectiveness of collagen and elastin and make us look older. Eating fruit, which also has fibre and slows the absorption of sugar is not the problem—it's refined sugars that should be avoided at all costs. Most of us know by now to avoid refined carbs such as white flour, white bread, white sugar, white rice, and pasta—and stick to the whole grain or unadulterated varieties.  (With rice, stick to brown or wild rice.) Refined carbs raise your blood sugar levels quickly and have little nutritional value.

According to an article in Marie Claire and dermatologist Dr. Carl Thornfeldt, “sugar activates inflammation and binds to the collagen to make the skin stiff.” Reducing intake also reduces acne lesions and redness—and minimizes inflammation generally.

Avoiding refined sugars means avoid desserts including ice cream, cookies, donuts, and the usual (plus protein and fibre bars, etc.). Eat real fruit instead or make your own sweets with whole grains, where you can, and minimizing the sugar. (You can often use unsweetened apple sauce instead, but be sure to reduce the liquid to compensate—usually 1/4 to 1/3 cup.) Check the label of anything that comes in a package or bottle for sugar, glucose, lactose, honey, molasses and other sweeteners...and this means ketchup, chips (including taco chips), pasta sauce, cereals, soups, and dressings of all kinds.

Refined sugars add to inflammation, contribute to diseases such as cardiovascular and cancers, as well as type 2 diabetes. The average American consumes 350 calories of sugar daily or between 120 and 150 pounds a year. This is way too much. If it sounds like you, it's probably time for a change.

(Read this report in the Daily Mail for inspiration!)

Avoid simple sugars and choose complex carbs, such as brown rice and veggies, which don’t cause insulin spikes—and try to follow an anti-inflammatory diet. Your skin will glow and feel fresh and bouncy (and unwrinkled!). p.s. and did you know, too much sugar and sugar spikes can cause excess hair growth and dark patches in skin folds and body creases? Read about it.

Baking? More great food swaps for when you're trying to live/eat healthy.

Resetting Your Skin for the Great Reopening!

Thanks to the powers that be, we can officially see clients :)

It can't come soon enough.

I sooo... need a haircut. David says he won't recognize me if the lockdown lasts any longer.

I say this because of my skin and not my hair.

In the last few months, while everyone was hunkering down at home, Dr. Yen, the "Mad Scientist," was working on and refining the skin fasting and detox program.

Obviously, I'm happy to be a guinea pig.

Since I wasn't going anywhere, not putting on makeup for two weeks isn't that big a deal.

And you already know, I haven't used soap on my face since forever already, so that's not a challenge for me. 

Not putting any oil or moisturizer on my face?  Well, that's an entirely different story.

My skin felt dry for the first few days.

But to my pleasant surprise, after five days or so, my skin started to produce oil again. And now my skin feels smoother and brighter than ever.

The same thing happened to my good friend and client, Zina.

After two weeks of skin fasting and skin detox, her dry skin got a lot better.  Also, the little blemishes and discoloration had faded.

By avoiding soap, moisturizers, makeup, and anything else on your face for two weeks, you'll allow your skin to breathe, rest, and reset itself.

To celebrate Ontario's reopening 3.0 and to help you get clearer and brighter skin so you can dazzle your friends with how good you look, we want to invite you to join our skin fast and detox makeover.

Here's the best part and the most exciting news—

During the lockdown, we (well, mostly Dr. Yen, the "mad scientist") invested in some new technology. Now we have the ability to see exactly what's going on with your skin by taking pictures of your skin under a microscope!!!

No more guessing to see if you have premature damage to your skin.

No more hoping that the products you put on your skin will do you more good than harm.

By taking a microscopic picture of your skin, you'll be able to discover and identify the cause of any dry skin, blemishes, and discoloration.  

Now that we're officially able to see you in person, we want you to come in and get a free skin analysis and reset your skin with the skin fast and skin detox.

Now that things are slowly getting back to normal (KNOCK ON WOOD!!!), I have a feeling there'll be a lot of partying and gathering in the next while.

We want to help you look your best and be able to wow everyone you haven't seen with how great you look.  

And the best place to start is with our FREE skin analysis before you reset your skin with skin fast and skin detox.

If you want to celebrate the Great Reopening 3.0 with us, and you'd like to join the Skin Reset Makeover and get smoother, brighter skin, let me know.

I'll get you set up.

I'm going to look through some magazines and maybe pick out a new hairstyle for opening day.  

Here's to your ageless beauty,  Maxine


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Anti-Aging: Keep Moving to Live Longer

We feature a lot of articles on Age Well tips including what to eat and drink and exercise suggestions—besides sharing our expertise on how to keep your complexion and your skin looking youthful and beautiful.

And one of the keys to maintaining good physical (and mental!) health seems to be to keep moving in any way at any time and as much as you can during your regular day. (This also helps your skin keep its bounce!)

An observational study that reviewed fitness and activity tracker records showed that any movement—even if you’re puttering around in the kitchen, the garden—or strolling around the office to refill your coffee rather than working… is good for you.

Unsurprisingly, those in the most active group had a 60% less rate of premature death. But even those in the less active group—who only ambled or cooked or gardened a little—were significantly less likely to have died than those in the least active group. This latter group was generally sedentary and either sat at home or in the office for long periods and rarely exercised.

So the message is—keep moving as much as you can, even if you can’t squeeze in a formal exercise session or yoga. Longevity benefits accrued for people who did about 25 minutes per day of exercise such as brisk walking or up to 300 minutes of gentle activity per week—including meandering about, cooking, tidying, and gardening!

My best anti-aging tip? Get up and move at least every half hour, even if it’s only to walk around your desk or from one room to another!

Read more.

How often should you moisturize your body?


Moisturize your body as soon as you step out of the shower or bath—while still a little bit damp to help absorption. It doesn't take much to keep your skin bouncy, toned, and wrinkle-free! (A great use for Warsh Cloths after you've been using them a while is to exfoliate in the shower to give your body the same all-over glow as your complexion--use it dry before you step under the spray and give your skin a light rub all over!)

And take shorter baths and showers--the latter a little cooler than you might like for the sake of your skin and your hair.... (and hair color if you color--it helps the shade last longer).

Water, Water In The Air—Make Water Part of Your Natural Skincare Routine

And just a reminder to humidify your indoor spaces whether you have an automatic humidifier, one you plug in, or go the vintage route with bowls of water near your heat source—for the sake of your complexion/in fact, your skin all over--make sure you humidify the atmosphere. This is especially timely if you’re spending more time at home lately—and who isn't?

Use Moisturizer After Hand-Washing and Sanitizing—

And be sure to keep moisturizer on your counter or with you if you’re doing a lot of hand-washing and sanitizing—since it’s your hands that often show signs of aging first. If you’re washing a lot or using sanitizer a few times a day, you should be moisturizing a few times a day!


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For People Who Like Clean—

Getting Rid of the Covid Blues?

I was talking to my walking buddies, Zina and Henry, about how wonderful it felt to see spring and how exciting it was to think about going maskless.

At least that’s what I said.

Zina said she’d keep right on wearing hers since the alternative was to give up mirrors.

She doesn't like how her skin looks these days :(

The wrinkles, the dry patches, and the age spots are getting to her.

Staying indoors all winter—practically all year, hadn’t helped.

I smiled and said, there’s a solution. She wasn’t the only one who felt that way. (Henry asked if he could do it, too!)

It all came about when my cell started going off almost non-stop, with women reaching out for appointments.

My clients kept saying they didn’t like who or what they saw in the mirror either.

But we’re not able to give appointments yet :(

However, we decided to do something to help!

We’re inviting everyone inside our Zoom world to get started on getting started.

We want everyone to see and feel their beauty this spring.

Can you think of a better way to come out of COVID Blues?

Everybody wants to ditch their mask and start looking fabulous as soon as possible.

But you don’t jump into a workout before warming up.

And if you want the best result to lift and tone your face, you wouldn’t want to exercise the face muscles before doing some prep work!

This year, we thought we’d get everybody prepping the 2021 way...through Zoom :)

We want everyone to feel better when they look in the mirror.

And what a great way to say goodbye to the COVID Blues and welcome spring with a smile and a glowing, fresh-looking feeling complexion!

So Dr. Yen and I put together the Skin Fast to do exactly this!

You probably know how beneficial a fast and detox can be to boost your energy and get your body into tip-top shape.

Well, it’s the same with your skin.

A Skin Fast and Skin Detox will do wonders for your skin.

It’ll only take two weeks and a few minutes a day, and you can see changes to your skin very quickly.

My good friend, Joan, noticed her dry skin improved, and the pigment spots on her face are fading.

The best part is, this will cost nothing, and we’ll also be mailing you a FREE GIFT to get started.

So this is our invite —I hope you’ll accept it and RSVP ASAP!

Join us at the Skin Fast for Spring

When. Thursday, April 8

Time. 3:00

Where. Zoom

Hosts Maxine Warsh and Dr. Steven Yen

RSVP NOW to get the Zoom Link

And we’ll pop your free gift in the mail.

Even if you’re already a client and want to sit in on the Skin Fast for fun or as a refresher, please do.

You’ll get the free gift too :)

Send me a Facebook message at m.me/MaxineWarshFacialRejuvenation.

or

Contact me through the website.

In the meantime, think Beautiful and Ageless!

Maxine

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