Then I will absolutely defer to your own knowledge of your body. You need to always trust what your body tells you to do.I am scared of the hair fallout.
If you are getting good results with Progest E then why change?
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Then I will absolutely defer to your own knowledge of your body. You need to always trust what your body tells you to do.I am scared of the hair fallout.
Why change, we can’t do both?Then I will absolutely defer to your own knowledge of your body. You need to always trust what your body tells you to do.
If you are getting good results with Progest E then why change?
You can, I have, but you need to realize that your body might have a negative, no, or positive reaction. So it is going to be a risk if you decide to do it, until you find the results, which might be hair loss, or it might be hair growth. As it stands now it is Schrödinger’s cat for you.Why change, we can’t do both?
Ok well I will ponder this now.You can, I have, but you need to realize that your body might have a negative, no, or positive reaction. So it is going to be a risk if you decide to do it, until you find the results, which might be hair loss, or it might be hair growth. As it stands now it is Schrödinger’s cat for you.
Fantastic information as always @Rinse & rePeat! Do you feel there is more benefit from whole blueberries or just the juice?I have seen a huge improvement in my skin this past week. I thought maybe it was because I using a little Progest-E between my eyes before sleeping, which has given me deep restorative sleep, stress free adventurous dreams and has really softened the lines between my eyes. I also have been doing a Manuka honey mask the past 4 days, for an hour BEFORE bed instead of the morning. Also I have been taking a teaspoon and a half of raw wild bee pollen AND drinking pure blueberry juice at night. I am sure all of them have contributed to my amazing turnaround in my skin, with my wrinkles diminished and hollow cheeks looking much plumper, and my skin has so much color too! I think the pure blueberry juice may be a big contributor to the healthy color…
Why Blueberries are so Darn Good for your Skin! | Birdy Botanicals
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“Great skin starts from within, one little superfood at a time. I get a little woozy everytime I see another list of the foods I should be eating. Some are literally 100 items long. Tired. My list will always be short. My great skin miracle food du jour- blueberries. Since the beginning of 2013 I stared eating blueberries 4-6 times a week and I’ve seen dramatic results. I started this habit because a study from Harvard School of Public Health found the benefits of berries (particularly blueberries, strawberries and blackberries) consumed at least 3 times per week significantly cut the risk for heart attack. I could dig some good benefits for my ticker so I jumped on the bandwagon. 8-10 weeks after starting my blueberry habit I looked in the mirror and was blown away by the changes in my skin. My aging trouble spots (especially my upper lip and the crow’s feet by my eyes) had made a huge recovery. My skin was more taught, hydrated and supple looking and my skin tone was brighter and more even. Right away I new it was a fringe benefit from my new berry habit. If I could buy stock in blueberries, I would. Blueberries contain compounds called anthocyanins. These are what gives blueberries their dark blue color. A steady diet of fruits and veggies rich in these compounds have multiple benefits. Nutritonal Benefits:
Vitamin A, C, E and K
The highest food source of antioxidants
Potassium
Magnesium
Fiber
Benefits for the skin:
Anthocyanins contain antioxidants that fight free radicals that damage your collagen. By protecting your collagen your skin will stay younger looking longer. Antioxidants also help protect against skin cancer.
They improves skin tone.
Blueberries are good for your circulatory system as they keep capillaries and blood vessels flexible and keep them from breaking.
They also help keep spider veins and varicose veins from forming.
Acne prevention: blueberries balance hormones and neutralize oil production in your skin.
Blueberries are anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is one of the major causes of wrinkles.”
Why Blueberries are so Darn Good for your Skin! | Birdy Botanicals
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The juice definitely. It is probably fresher, processed when they are just picked, concentrated and strained of their seeds and skin.Fantastic information as always @Rinse & rePeat! Do you feel there is more benefit from whole blueberries or just the juice?
Thank you for this! I was actually going to ask if you recommended the honey mask more than once a week. My son does it for acne and it helps so much. He’s asking if he can do it more than once a week. I said maybe twice. He keeps it on 2 hours at a time. Sounds like he could do it more frequently (but maybe not for 2 hours each time). Any thoughts?I have seen a huge improvement in my skin this past week. I thought maybe it was because I using a little Progest-E between my eyes before sleeping, which has given me deep restorative sleep, stress free adventurous dreams and has really softened the lines between my eyes. I also have been doing a Manuka honey mask the past 4 days, for an hour BEFORE bed instead of the morning. Also I have been taking a teaspoon and a half of raw wild bee pollen AND drinking pure blueberry juice at night. I am sure all of them have contributed to my amazing turnaround in my skin, with my wrinkles diminished and hollow cheeks looking much plumper, and my skin has so much color too! I think the pure blueberry juice may be a big contributor to the healthy color…
Why Blueberries are so Darn Good for your Skin! | Birdy Botanicals
birdybotanicals.com
“Great skin starts from within, one little superfood at a time. I get a little woozy everytime I see another list of the foods I should be eating. Some are literally 100 items long. Tired. My list will always be short. My great skin miracle food du jour- blueberries. Since the beginning of 2013 I stared eating blueberries 4-6 times a week and I’ve seen dramatic results. I started this habit because a study from Harvard School of Public Health found the benefits of berries (particularly blueberries, strawberries and blackberries) consumed at least 3 times per week significantly cut the risk for heart attack. I could dig some good benefits for my ticker so I jumped on the bandwagon. 8-10 weeks after starting my blueberry habit I looked in the mirror and was blown away by the changes in my skin. My aging trouble spots (especially my upper lip and the crow’s feet by my eyes) had made a huge recovery. My skin was more taught, hydrated and supple looking and my skin tone was brighter and more even. Right away I new it was a fringe benefit from my new berry habit. If I could buy stock in blueberries, I would. Blueberries contain compounds called anthocyanins. These are what gives blueberries their dark blue color. A steady diet of fruits and veggies rich in these compounds have multiple benefits. Nutritonal Benefits:
Vitamin A, C, E and K
The highest food source of antioxidants
Potassium
Magnesium
Fiber
Benefits for the skin:
Anthocyanins contain antioxidants that fight free radicals that damage your collagen. By protecting your collagen your skin will stay younger looking longer. Antioxidants also help protect against skin cancer.
They improves skin tone.
Blueberries are good for your circulatory system as they keep capillaries and blood vessels flexible and keep them from breaking.
They also help keep spider veins and varicose veins from forming.
Acne prevention: blueberries balance hormones and neutralize oil production in your skin.
Blueberries are anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is one of the major causes of wrinkles.”
Why Blueberries are so Darn Good for your Skin! | Birdy Botanicals
birdybotanicals.com
For more context, the other things he does topically - washes his face with mild soap once a day and applies a light retinol oil and niacinimide serum. Maybe instead of washing his face he could do a shorter honey mask. I just didn’t know if it might be irritating to overdo the honey. Would appreciate any thoughts you have.I was actually going to ask if you recommended the honey mask more than once a week. My son does it for acne and it helps so much. He’s asking if he can do it more than once a week. I said maybe twice. He keeps it on 2 hours at a time. Sounds like he could do it more frequently (but maybe not for 2 hours each time). Any thoughts?
Since originally posting about my Manuka honey mask, last year, I have learned and experimented more. Regular raw honey, I learned, has a small amount of peroxide, which makes it really good for my hair and scalp, lightening my hair slightly, giving it moisture also. This would bleach one’s skin too, which could be beneficial for those wishing to fade dark spots, but I haven’t any of those, so Manuka is better for me, because has no peroxide. With that being said, I switched to doing the Manuka mask at night because I can do it more consistently while sitting and reading, rather than tasking, and night, while sleeping, is when the body spends time healing and repairing, so the residual Manuka nutrients don’t get washed away with my cleanser at night. I do the honey mask AFTER I cleans my face, and I leave mine on for for one hour, not wanting to possibly annoy my skin leaving it on too long. I have done the Manuka mask 5 nights in a row now, with only great results. I would recommend a low UMF number if your son is going to do it more often, but maybe a high number would be fine, I just can’t say because I haven’t tried it.Thank you for this! I was actually going to ask if you recommended the honey mask more than once a week. My son does it for acne and it helps so much. He’s asking if he can do it more than once a week. I said maybe twice. He keeps it on 2 hours at a time. Sounds like he could do it more frequently (but maybe not for 2 hours each time). Any thoughts?
ps - I like the blueberry juice and progesterone ideas
Your son might be able to cut out the retinol and niacinimide with using just the Manuka. I would eliminate the retinol for a couple of nights and see. He needs to be able to be in the sunshine and retinol warns against that. I don’t have to wash my face before using the Manuka at night, unless I have residual powder or blush on, but for acne I would definitely wash before applying the raw honey.For more context, the other things he does topically - washes his face with mild soap once a day and applies a light retinol oil and niacinimide serum. Maybe instead of washing his face he could do a shorter honey mask. I just didn’t know if it might be irritating to overdo the honey. Would appreciate any thoughts you have.
Me too! Let us know how it goes with him.Thank you so much @Rinse & rePeat. I’ve been looking for a decent cleanser for ages. And you addressed another concern of mine. What’s he going to do now that the sun is hotter? Dropping the retinol and doing the Manuka is a great idea. So glad I asked!
This is inspiring Blossom! What model is your device and how long is your session and how close do you hold it to your area?I’ve been experimenting with my home IPL device (red light) on some dark spots and wrinkles. Here’s a picture I took of a spot on my arm that’s breaking up after only 3 uses. I do feel my skin is looking a bit smoother as well. View attachment 49036I also had one on my cheek that is completely gone. It sort of dried up and flaked off but wasn’t painful and didn’t bleed or anything. I was inspired by a YouTube video of a lady using hers for the same purposes even though they are designed and marketed only for hair removal. I have had the device for years and it sat neglected in my closet so I figured I try it out and I’m really glad I did! It’s important to wear eye protection when using it because the flash is really bright. Hopefully this fits with the topic of healthier beauty hacks!