Hundreds of skin-care products. So many choices. Which products work best?
Todays skin-care consumer is justifiably confused, especially those con- fronting difficult skin issues such as eczema; psoriasis; adult acne; skin rashes; excessively oily, flaky and itchy skin; a combination of dry and oily skin areas; rosacea; and even a combination of conditions. Many factors cause the skin to rebel: the environment, diet, medications, hormones, stress, and chemotherapy. Another is the mixing of products from various manufacturers
applying a hodge-podge of products not formulated to work together. Just as it is dangerous to combine home cleaning products, it can be damaging to combine skin care products from a variety of manufacturers.
Due to the extensive amount of skin care products on the market, consumers tend to purchase a mix of products and brands that synergistically dont work together. A typical vanity is stocked with a wide-range of brand names and products. Brand B moisturizer is applied after Brand A cleanser and Brand C anti-aging serum is used in conjunction with Brand D facial masque. One may ask: Is that a problem? The answer is a resounding,
Mixing Skin Care Products
Can Lead to Confused Skin
Linda Kaminski, Founder L'Bri Pure n Natural
Yes!
Mixing brands and products may lead to a form of chemical warfare, and the skin is the victim. A skin-care manufacturer will formulate products within a specific pH balance range, blending ingredients that complement one another for best results. For example, the cleanser has a certain pH level and so does the freshener and moisturizer. The term pH refers to the measurement of
the acids and alkali in the skin. The amount of acid in the skin determines the skins resistance to bacteria.
However, one company's pH balance range may be quite different from the pH balance range of another manufacturer. One brand may not work in harmony with another brand. Mix and match brands and the result in the long run can be damaging. Skin that becomes off-balance and confused may develop blemishes, allergies, rashes, and any number of other skin conditions.
Using products that contain proven healing ingredients such as Aloe can be extremely beneficial to confused skin. Aloe, known as natures pharmacy, provides 75 nutrients, 200 active compounds, 20 essential minerals, 18 amino acids, and
12 vitamins. For those undergoing radiation therapy, Aloe can help ease painful treatment. Be sure to find and use products where Aloe is listed first on the list of ingredients.
Clear, smooth, healthy skin is the beginning of a beautiful, youthful look. The basis of healthy, beautiful skin is a
regular program of intelligent skin care.
Tips for a Life Time of
Healthy-Looking Skin:
Avoid mixing skin care products. Use a skin care system intended to work together to maintain the skins natural pH balance.
Drink plenty of water.
Don't use products containing drying alcohol.
Avoid cleansers that suds.
Avoid products containing artificial coloring agents, synthetic fragrances, parabens, propylene glycol, waxes, mineral oil, or sodium laurel sulfates.
Don't go to bed wearing make- up.
Increase fiber intake.
Don't smoke. Smoking constricts blood vessels, causing premature wrinkling.
Use natural based products.
Don't use soap as a skin cleanser. All skin types, by nature, are on the low pH side, or slightly acidic, measuring about
6 on the pH scale. One of the greatest enemies to the skins pH balance is soap because soap leaves the skin in an alkaline state that is receptive to bacteria.
Get your beauty sleep. Eight hours is best.
Think positive, healing thoughts.
The skin is a marvelous organ and responds quickly to kind- ness and care. When you care for your complexion it will do everything naturally possible to be soft, clear, healthy, and youthful in appearance.
Debbie's L'Bri
Debbie's L'Bri Site
Independent L'Bri Consultant
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Questions and answers on Fabulast
NEW FabuLash Eye Lash Growth Serum by L'BriFABULASH EYE LASH GROWTH SERUM
Flirty, sexy, full lashes is one of the hottest looks happening today. Now every woman can have fuller, longer, thicker, "Fabulous" lashes with our new FabuLash Eyelash Growth Serum.
Perhaps you have been hearing about various products which grow eyelashes and you have seen the commercial on TV with Brooke Shields featuring a product called Latisse. Latisse contains an ingredient which is considered a drug and if you've heard the commercial there are many possible side effects which can occur when using this product, and it's pricey at $120.00 a tube.
The exciting news is that FabuLash is the only safe eyelash growth serum that has succeeded in using Aloe as the first ingredient and that does not contain prostaglandin a drug used in the treatment of glaucoma which can cause darkening on the eye lid and actual change of eye color along with other potential side effects. It is also free of any harmful preservatives including parabens.
FabuLash contains recently discovered proprietary peptides when combined with other essential factors produces amazing eyelash and brow enhancement. FabuLash also contains a special nutrient blend to help condition brittle lashes and eye brows.
Not only does FabuLash produce results on both upper and lower lashes, it is considerably more affordable.
Similar products are selling anywhere from a minimum of $75.00 to the majority of them selling between $100 and $140 dollars.
We are proud that we are able to bring FabuLash to you for only $64.00! That's almost half the price of many of the competitions.
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding FabuLash.
Q: Does FabuLash really work?
Yes, it does. In clinical trials every individual who used FabuLash saw results. Some results were more dramatic than others, while 100% of every participant reported more beautiful lashes.
Q: How is FabuLash applied?
FabuLash must be applied along the lash line like liquid eyeliner twice a day for the first 6 weeks and then nightly thereafter.
Q: How exactly does FabuLash work?
FabuLash serum contains a proprietary eyelash nutrient blend of proteins which include Pentapeptides which join together with other vitamins and moisturizing agents to condition, lengthen, strengthen and thicken the hair follicles while hydrating the eyelashes all at the same time.
Q: How long will FabuLash last?
Each tube of FabuLash will last approximately 4 to 5 months if used only on the lash line.
Q: Will FabuLash irritate my eyes?
No. FabuLash does not contain any irritants. It is safe even if you wear contact lens or if you have extremely sensitive skin.
Q: Is FabuLash cruelty free?
Absolutely. We never test on animals or use any animal by products.
Q: Can I use FabuLash on my eyebrows, and will it work?
Definitely. FabuLash also works to thicken, condition and lengthen eyebrows.
Q: Why does FabuLash cost so much less than the others?
Just like our skin care products, we want everyone to be able to afford it.
Q: How long before I see results with FabuLash?
Most people will notice some results in just 3 weeks. It may take longer for some and best results are seen in about 8-9 weeks.
The first thing most people will notice is that their lashes look softer and more conditioned with more fullness making it easier and more fun to apply mascara.
The key is to be sure to use the product twice a day for the first 6 weeks. Participants who used FabuLash as instructed saw results much more quickly than those who missed a day here and there.
Q: Can FabuLash be used on those who have lost their lashes through chemotherapy?
Certainly. FabuLash will help strengthen, condition and restore lashes lost through therapeutic treatment.
Flirty, sexy, full lashes is one of the hottest looks happening today. Now every woman can have fuller, longer, thicker, "Fabulous" lashes with our new FabuLash Eyelash Growth Serum.
Perhaps you have been hearing about various products which grow eyelashes and you have seen the commercial on TV with Brooke Shields featuring a product called Latisse. Latisse contains an ingredient which is considered a drug and if you've heard the commercial there are many possible side effects which can occur when using this product, and it's pricey at $120.00 a tube.
The exciting news is that FabuLash is the only safe eyelash growth serum that has succeeded in using Aloe as the first ingredient and that does not contain prostaglandin a drug used in the treatment of glaucoma which can cause darkening on the eye lid and actual change of eye color along with other potential side effects. It is also free of any harmful preservatives including parabens.
FabuLash contains recently discovered proprietary peptides when combined with other essential factors produces amazing eyelash and brow enhancement. FabuLash also contains a special nutrient blend to help condition brittle lashes and eye brows.
Not only does FabuLash produce results on both upper and lower lashes, it is considerably more affordable.
Similar products are selling anywhere from a minimum of $75.00 to the majority of them selling between $100 and $140 dollars.
We are proud that we are able to bring FabuLash to you for only $64.00! That's almost half the price of many of the competitions.
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding FabuLash.
Q: Does FabuLash really work?
Yes, it does. In clinical trials every individual who used FabuLash saw results. Some results were more dramatic than others, while 100% of every participant reported more beautiful lashes.
Q: How is FabuLash applied?
FabuLash must be applied along the lash line like liquid eyeliner twice a day for the first 6 weeks and then nightly thereafter.
Q: How exactly does FabuLash work?
FabuLash serum contains a proprietary eyelash nutrient blend of proteins which include Pentapeptides which join together with other vitamins and moisturizing agents to condition, lengthen, strengthen and thicken the hair follicles while hydrating the eyelashes all at the same time.
Q: How long will FabuLash last?
Each tube of FabuLash will last approximately 4 to 5 months if used only on the lash line.
Q: Will FabuLash irritate my eyes?
No. FabuLash does not contain any irritants. It is safe even if you wear contact lens or if you have extremely sensitive skin.
Q: Is FabuLash cruelty free?
Absolutely. We never test on animals or use any animal by products.
Q: Can I use FabuLash on my eyebrows, and will it work?
Definitely. FabuLash also works to thicken, condition and lengthen eyebrows.
Q: Why does FabuLash cost so much less than the others?
Just like our skin care products, we want everyone to be able to afford it.
Q: How long before I see results with FabuLash?
Most people will notice some results in just 3 weeks. It may take longer for some and best results are seen in about 8-9 weeks.
The first thing most people will notice is that their lashes look softer and more conditioned with more fullness making it easier and more fun to apply mascara.
The key is to be sure to use the product twice a day for the first 6 weeks. Participants who used FabuLash as instructed saw results much more quickly than those who missed a day here and there.
Q: Can FabuLash be used on those who have lost their lashes through chemotherapy?
Certainly. FabuLash will help strengthen, condition and restore lashes lost through therapeutic treatment.
What is new at L'Bri
High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment
We are very proud and excited to introduce to you our next innovative anti-aging product - designed to put the brakes on the aging process. Our new High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment. After years of research and development we have perfected an incredible product that is packed full of antioxidants to help break the cycle of free radical damage which attacks our cells on a daily basis. To better understand how L'Bri's Night Repair Treatment works we first need to understand what free radicals are and what they can do to our skin.
So let's take a very brief refresher course in chemistry.
WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS?
The human body is composed of many different types of cells. Cells are composed of many different types of molecules. Molecules contain electrons. Free radicals are the molecules within our bodies responsible for the progression of aging and deterioration. A free radical is an unstable molecule that is missing an electron. In order to repair itself and become stable, it needs to steal an electron from another molecule. In doing so, this free radical damages the stable molecule and creates another free radical in a vicious chain reaction of cellular destruction.
Free radicals attack us from many different environmental sources every day. Some of which are alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, smoked and barbecued food, harmful chemicals and additives in the foods we eat, UV exposure and pollutants in the air we breathe. These radicals wage war against healthy skin and assault your cells. After the age of 28, the major source of aging is the production of free radicals. When these free radicals start attacking the cells, you can guess what the results are Aging!
With age, the amount of free radicals we produce increases, and herein lies the importance of antioxidants. Studies have shown that antioxidants offer the best protection your skin has against damaging free radicals!
We are attacked by free radicals all day long - 24 hours a day. The good news is that although antioxidants cannot completely stop the aging process all together, they can however work to slow down or minimize the damage caused. In other words - the application of topical antioxidants will make a big difference in the appearance of your skin.
Antioxidants help to:
*
Destroy the free radicals that damage cells.
*
Promote the growth of healthy cells.
*
Protect cells against premature, abnormal aging.
L'Bri's High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment is a powerful antioxidant protectant, packed with an abundance of age-defying ingredients. Of course, as with all our skin care formulations, Aloe is the first ingredient. In addition to potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Green Tea Leaf Extract, and Vitamin C, Night Repair contains a high ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) fruit blend of wild blueberries, grapefruit, grape seeds, raspberries, raspberry seeds, cranberries, prunes, cherries, wild bilberries and strawberries. In addition we have added anti-aging peptides called palmitoyl-oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 to our facial cocktail. The result is a product that will shield your skin from the daily onslaught of free radicals, stimulate the production of collagen to help firm and strengthen your skin, and neutralize the damage caused by the daily attack of free radicals while your body is at rest.
Night Repair is used at night - in place of the daily moisturizer and is applied over any of our serums such as Dermaplex A, Time Erase and Maxifirm. While you are getting your "beauty sleep," Night Repair Treatment will be at work protecting and repairing the damage done from the day's onslaught of free
Denise says, "I have been using the new Night Repair High Antioxidant treatment serum now for two weeks
and I love it! My skin, which looked pretty good since I've been a L'Bri user now for 5 years, looks even better.
It's like my face took a vacation! I've been telling a woman I work with for years how much I love L'Bri and she too has noticed my "fresher" look and is going to order her L'Bri products today! Thank you for making such fabulous products!"
Liz says, "Well, I have been using the new Night Repair Serum for a month now. It is giving my skin a great feeling and it must be giving it a better look also because in the last two weeks I have had 5 compliments on my skin from:
My doctor......'I find it hard to believe you are 52'
Two nurses .....'what, I thought you were in your early 40's'
My friend ......'wow, you just don't look as old as me....wow, I just can't believe it'
My husband....maybe he doesn't count, huh?
So, thanks for the great new Night Repair Serum to go with my long lashes! :) I really love it!"
radicals. Your skin will look fresh, radiant and rested come morning. All skin will benefit tremendously from High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment, however, it will be highly beneficial to those who smoke, are over-exposed to environmental pollutants and those with UV damage. Everyone is concerned about aging and wants to look young as long as possible. For a lifetime of beautiful, younger looking skin L'Bri's New High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment is the perfect solution.
We are very proud and excited to introduce to you our next innovative anti-aging product - designed to put the brakes on the aging process. Our new High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment. After years of research and development we have perfected an incredible product that is packed full of antioxidants to help break the cycle of free radical damage which attacks our cells on a daily basis. To better understand how L'Bri's Night Repair Treatment works we first need to understand what free radicals are and what they can do to our skin.
So let's take a very brief refresher course in chemistry.
WHAT ARE FREE RADICALS?
The human body is composed of many different types of cells. Cells are composed of many different types of molecules. Molecules contain electrons. Free radicals are the molecules within our bodies responsible for the progression of aging and deterioration. A free radical is an unstable molecule that is missing an electron. In order to repair itself and become stable, it needs to steal an electron from another molecule. In doing so, this free radical damages the stable molecule and creates another free radical in a vicious chain reaction of cellular destruction.
Free radicals attack us from many different environmental sources every day. Some of which are alcohol, tobacco, prescription drugs, smoked and barbecued food, harmful chemicals and additives in the foods we eat, UV exposure and pollutants in the air we breathe. These radicals wage war against healthy skin and assault your cells. After the age of 28, the major source of aging is the production of free radicals. When these free radicals start attacking the cells, you can guess what the results are Aging!
With age, the amount of free radicals we produce increases, and herein lies the importance of antioxidants. Studies have shown that antioxidants offer the best protection your skin has against damaging free radicals!
We are attacked by free radicals all day long - 24 hours a day. The good news is that although antioxidants cannot completely stop the aging process all together, they can however work to slow down or minimize the damage caused. In other words - the application of topical antioxidants will make a big difference in the appearance of your skin.
Antioxidants help to:
*
Destroy the free radicals that damage cells.
*
Promote the growth of healthy cells.
*
Protect cells against premature, abnormal aging.
L'Bri's High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment is a powerful antioxidant protectant, packed with an abundance of age-defying ingredients. Of course, as with all our skin care formulations, Aloe is the first ingredient. In addition to potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Green Tea Leaf Extract, and Vitamin C, Night Repair contains a high ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) fruit blend of wild blueberries, grapefruit, grape seeds, raspberries, raspberry seeds, cranberries, prunes, cherries, wild bilberries and strawberries. In addition we have added anti-aging peptides called palmitoyl-oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 to our facial cocktail. The result is a product that will shield your skin from the daily onslaught of free radicals, stimulate the production of collagen to help firm and strengthen your skin, and neutralize the damage caused by the daily attack of free radicals while your body is at rest.
Night Repair is used at night - in place of the daily moisturizer and is applied over any of our serums such as Dermaplex A, Time Erase and Maxifirm. While you are getting your "beauty sleep," Night Repair Treatment will be at work protecting and repairing the damage done from the day's onslaught of free
Denise says, "I have been using the new Night Repair High Antioxidant treatment serum now for two weeks
and I love it! My skin, which looked pretty good since I've been a L'Bri user now for 5 years, looks even better.
It's like my face took a vacation! I've been telling a woman I work with for years how much I love L'Bri and she too has noticed my "fresher" look and is going to order her L'Bri products today! Thank you for making such fabulous products!"
Liz says, "Well, I have been using the new Night Repair Serum for a month now. It is giving my skin a great feeling and it must be giving it a better look also because in the last two weeks I have had 5 compliments on my skin from:
My doctor......'I find it hard to believe you are 52'
Two nurses .....'what, I thought you were in your early 40's'
My friend ......'wow, you just don't look as old as me....wow, I just can't believe it'
My husband....maybe he doesn't count, huh?
So, thanks for the great new Night Repair Serum to go with my long lashes! :) I really love it!"
radicals. Your skin will look fresh, radiant and rested come morning. All skin will benefit tremendously from High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment, however, it will be highly beneficial to those who smoke, are over-exposed to environmental pollutants and those with UV damage. Everyone is concerned about aging and wants to look young as long as possible. For a lifetime of beautiful, younger looking skin L'Bri's New High Anti-Oxidant Night Repair Treatment is the perfect solution.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
The L'Bri Guarantee
When you use our Pure n' Natural 3-step skincare program faithfully for only 30 days...you will see and feel an incredible difference in your skin, and you will discover again that soft smooth skin you had as a child, we guarantee it! If you do not see and feel a more beautiful you in 30 days, simply return the product and we'll gladly send you a prompt and courteous refund. We urge you to act now! Every day you wait, your aging process continues...deeper lines and more skin damage occurs.
L'Bri's Privacy Policy: L'Bri Health and Beauty, Inc does collect personal data on persons placing orders with L'Bri. The information you provide will only be used by L'Bri Health and Beauty, Inc for fulfilling orders, requests and sending L'Bri updates, news and product information. Some of your information will then be stored by L'Bri Health and Beauty, Inc and will not be given or sold to any other companies or individuals.
Where P & L Stands for People and Love
Where P & L Stands for People and Love, Not Profit and Loss
At L'Bri Pure n Natural, P&L stands for People and Love, not Profit and Loss. L'Bri's goal is to provide quality, aloe-based skin care, beauty care, and nutritional products at affordable prices, while sharing the joy of positive, healthy living.
Beautiful and healthy skin does not just happen. Skin deserves to be pampered, protected, and nourished with a daily regimen that leads to a youthful, glowing complexion. Aloe vera makes the difference and that is why aloe is the First Ingredient in L'Bri's complete line of Skin Care products.
L'Bri's all about butterflies
Throughout the world, the gentle butterfly symbolizes the joy of life, the desire for happiness, and the search for beauty. When a butterfly opens and stretches its wings for the first time and then takes flight, its a miraculous moment.
That is why L'Bri selected the butterfly as its company symbol.
All L'Bri products are cruelty free. L'Bri does not test on animals. L'Bri is one of the few companies to proudly display the No Animal Testing emblem on its packaging.
Proud member of DSA
The Direct Selling Association (DSA) is the national trade association of the leading firms that manufacture and distribute goods and services sold directly to consumers. L'Bri supports the Associations mission To protect, serve, and promote the effectiveness of member companies, and the independent business people they represent. To ensure that the marketing by member companies of products and/or the direct sales opportunity is conducted with the highest level of business ethics and service to consumers. For more information visit http://dsa.org/ethics/
Thursday, October 1, 2009
They Dared to Dream
They Dared to Dream...
Without a car, Brian pedaled a bicycle around town while Linda gave away skin care samples to shoppers in the parking lot of their local Wal-Mart. Today their company, L'Bri Pure n Natural, based in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, is the nations leader in providing aloe-based skin care, beauty, and nutritional products through a network of independent Consultants.
The road to leading a multi-million-dollar company began in 1977 when then 20-year-old newlywed, Linda Kaminski, was introduced to the concept of direct selling. She eventually quit her secretarial job to devote herself full-time to the direct selling business, becoming the top seller for a national skin care company. Meanwhile, Linda's husband, Brian, was employed in the aluminum foundry of Milwaukee's sprawling Briggs & Stratton factory. Molten aluminum in excess of 1,220 degrees Fahrenheit was poured into dies for casting the block and parts of lawnmower engines.
On one day in 1985, at about noon, a forklift delivering a large pot of molten metal to the die casting area slammed on the brakes. Like a wave splashing over a break wall, super-heated aluminum spewed from the pot, soaking Brian Kaminski from the waist to the floor. Brian was rushed by ambulance to the Burn Unit of Milwaukee's St. Joseph Hospital.
Following initial treatment at the hospital, Brian was sent home with strict orders to treat the third-degree burns with a prescription salve and bandages to prevent life-threatening infection. It was difficult to remove the bandages to put on the salve without further damaging the burns, Linda recalled of the ordeal. Brian recounted, It got worse and in a few days I could hardly walk. It wasn't healing.
Linda added, We kept up this routine for about five days and Brian was still in pain and the wounds looked terrible. A friend suggested that they try aloe vera. The Kaminski's were aware aloe vera was a popular home remedy for minor burns, but Brian's burns were definitely not minor.
At this point, Linda said, we had nothing to lose because the salve and bandages were not working. She removed the bandages for the last time and spread aloe on the damaged skin. Within two days, the pain subsided and Brian's legs appeared to be healing. On the follow-up visit to the doctor, the physician scolded them for not following his instructions.
Linda remembered, He gave us a long lecture of how lucky we were that some major infection hadn't settled into the skin. He told us the prescription salve contained certain things to help ward off infection and that there was a reason you keep the burns covered. The doctor insisted they stop using the aloe and return to the prescribed salve and bandage treatment.
We just felt good about the aloe, Brian said. So we kept using it, and I got better. There was no scarring. The doctors and nurses were amazed how well my burn healed, and we attributed it to the aloe. Brian recovered and returned to work at the foundry, but within six years he left his factory job to work fulltime with Linda in her home-based business.
In 1998, remembering their experience with aloe vera, Linda and Brian decided to start their own skin care company with formulas based on aloe vera. Brian explained, Most skin care products begin with water as the basic ingredient. Instead of water, we decided to use aloe vera as the base.
According to the Kaminski's, aloe vera contains 75 nutrients, 200 active compounds, 20 essential minerals, 18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins. Nicknamed the burn plant, aloe vera has been the subject of numerous scientific inquiries and has been used as a healing agent for thousands of years.
Working with bio-chemists, Linda and Brian supervised the formulation of several aloe vera-based, all-natural skin care products. Brian stated, We wanted skin care formulas that were pure and natural, of the highest quality, and that would promote healing to help people have younger, healthier skin. We made sure everything was well within FDA regulations and was documented to be healthy for the skin.
Combining their names, Linda and Brian named their new company L'Bri Pure n Natural, pronounced Lih-Brye. The bio-chemists went to work to create a comprehensive skin care line of cleansers and moisturizers. The Kaminski's were told the work would take up to a year and the price tag would be high.
To meet the research and development costs, Linda and Brian mortgaged their home, raising $200,000. They borrowed $150,000 on credit cards, committed their entire family savings, and then sold their boat, car, and a number of household goods. Without a car, Brian rode a bicycle around town.
Linda said, We knew our products were superior, and people would love them, if they tried them. The couple leased a compact car and Linda drove to a Wal-Mart parking lot to give away half-ounce samples of the lotion and other products. At this time we were so far in debt, the business was now about survival, she added.
Linda continued, I positioned the car so I could see people coming out of Wal-Mart. I asked people to try a free sample of our pure and natural lotion.
Many people accepted the samples and soon Linda and Brian were filling orders from their home.
In the years since, Brian estimates the company has distributed more than 100,000 free samples of various L'Bri Pure n Natural products.
Linda and Brian Kaminski's amazing story is now the subject of a book, Dare to Dream.
Here are a few excerpts. To receive your own copy of Dare to Dream click here.
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