Perricone, Bath and Body Works, Wii Games, Hydroderm & Many More Giveaways

Interested in entering giveaways?  Go to my other blog and see all the giveaways available to include an autographed book of “He Who Sings Last.”

Youthfultips Perricone Hand Treatment (8/31)

Youthfultips Bath and Body Works Giveaway (8/31)

Youthfultips Hydroderm Age Defying Renewal Moisturizer (8/31)

Youthfultips Whitesands Porosis (9/5)

Zazzle Customized Children’s Party Invitations (9/5)

Youthfultips WAT-AAH Water Giveaway (9/15)

Youthfultips Yoplait Whips Giftpack Giveaway (9/15)

Youthfultips Proactive Acne Treatment (9/15)

Youthfultips Cute Monkey, Bear or Pink Kid’s Crochet Hat (9/20)

Youthful Tips The Gorilla in the Swing Children’s Book Giveaway (9/25)

Youthful Tips He Who Sings Last Book Giveaway (9/30)

Youthfultips Wii Fit Game Giveaway (9/30)

 

REVERSE!™: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Formula

REVERSE!™ The Ultimate Anti-Aging Formula is a product available through FreeLife International. FreeLife has several products on their site and a breakdown of their team. The Chief Scientific Officer is a Ph.D. in pharmacology and pharmaceutical sciences and the rest of the team mostly consists of Ph.D. holders and one M.D. Overall, they do have a background in the area that would know how products are metabolized and the most effective dose and timing.

It appears you can purchase the products or become an agent in their compensation program.

Anyone try any of their products?

For more information on this product, this is what the website has:

When the clock is moving forward, it’s time for REVERSE!™
If you’re really serious about fighting the war against aging, you’ll want to take advantage of every advance that science has to offer. And now, you can with FreeLife’s new REVERSE!™: The Ultimate Anti-Aging Formula!

REVERSE! is formulated to be consistent with the latest scientific understanding of how and why we age. Working at the cellular and molecular level, it provides an exclusive 14-way multi-functional approach to the fight against aging, with a proprietary blend of 75 scientifically validated super nutrients not found in ordinary multivitamins. These include high potencies of headline makers such as age-defying resveratrol, ultra-purified heart-healthy omega-3 fish oil, and the miracle bone builder vitamin K2. Working together, the ingredients in REVERSE! support your fight against aging with unmatched head-to-toe coverage.

Here are the 14 ways that REVERSE! can work for you!

Protects against premature aging†
Improves antioxidant defenses†
Helps to maintain beautiful hair, skin, and nails†
Supports maximum brain power†
Promotes boundless vitality and energy†
Helps promote cardiovascular health†
Promotes healthy immune function†
Promotes strong bones and teeth†
Supports supple, fl exible joints†
Supports optimal digestive health†
Increases feelings of well-being†
Supports normal healthy vision†
Promotes normal stress management†
Helps to maintain healthy hormonal balance†

REVERSE! is the most comprehensive anti-aging supplement we have ever seen, and it simply cannot be duplicated. To prove this, we scoured the shelves of health food stores and pharmacies in a major metropolitan area, and still could not find all 75 of the cutting edge nutrients in REVERSE! Those that we could find cost more than $600 for a 30-day supply, and required one to take 63 pills per day!

You could decide to spend a good deal of your time and money and swallow handfuls of pills, and still not get all the benefits you need. Or, for less than the daily price of a coffee shop latte, you can take advantage of the ultimate anti-aging formula, with just two convenient packets of REVERSE!

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Packets
Servings Per Container: 30

Amount Per
Serving % Daily
Value

Vitamin A (100% as beta-carotene with natural
mixed carotenoids) 10,000 IU 200

Vitamin C [from Citri-C Complex™ (pH-buffered calcium ascorbate with isoascorbic acid and citrus glycosyl flavones)] 200 mg 333

Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 1,000 IU 250

Vitamin E [from E-Plex™ (natural d-alpha-tocopheryl succinate with mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols)] 200 IU 667

Vitamin K2 (as natural MK-7 from natto) 45 mcg 56

Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) 50 mg 3,333

Riboflavin 50 mg 2,941

Niacin (as niacin, niacinamide, and inositol hexanicotinate) 50 mg 250

Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 50 mg 2,500

Folate (as folic acid) 800 mcg 200

Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 100 mcg 1,667

Biotin 300 mcg 100

Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) 50 mg 500

Calcium (as glycinated purified calcite, vegetarian hydroxyapatite, calcium citrate, and calcium ascorbate) 1200 mg 120

Phosphorus (from vegetarian hydroxyapatite) 100 mg 10

Iodine (from kelp) 150 mcg 100

Magnesium (as glycinated purified magnesite and magnesium citrate) 400 mg 125

Zinc (as glycinated zinc citrate) 15 mg 100

Selenium (as selenium amino acid chelate) 200 mcg 286

Copper (as glycinated copper gluconate) 2 mg 100

Manganese (as glycinated manganese gluconate) 2 mg 100

Chromium (as patented Chelavite® chromium dinicotinate glycinate) 200 mcg 167

Molybdenum (as glycinated molybdenum amino acid chelate) 75 mcg 100

Potassium (as glycinated potassium citrate) 50 mg 2

PROPRIETARY MARINE LIPID CONCENTRATE
(ultra-purified, molecularly distilled fish oil)
Omega-3 fatty acids: 1200 mg
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid): 720 mg
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid): 480 mg 2000 mg *

PROPRIETARY ANTI-AGING GLUTATHIONE
Co-Factors with Vegetable Thiols alpha-Lipoic acid (ALA), L-glutamine, OptiMSM® monosulfonylmethane, N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), standardized concentrates of broccoli floret and garlic bulb 450 mg *

PROPRIETARY ANTI-AGING BIO-ACTIVE POLYPHENOL COMPLEX
Green tea leaf extract (98% polyphenols), cocoa flavanol concentrate, pomegranate fruit extract (40% polyphenols, 20% ellagitannins) 100 mg *

PROPRIETARY ANTI-AGING RES-V-PLEX™
Grape seed OPC 95% extract with extracts of red grape skin and Japanese knotweed root, providing 30 mg trans-resveratrol 155 mg *

PROPRIETARY SPICE OF Life™ ANTIOXIDANT BLEND
Standardized extracts of ginger root (5% gingerols), oregano leaf (10% thymol), cinnamon bark (2% methylhydroxychalcone polymer), rosemary leaf (6% rosmarinic acid), and turmeric rhizome (95% curcumin) 50 mg *

PROPRIETARY BALANCING ADAPTOGEN BLEND
Extracts of Panax ginseng root, astragalus root, reishi mushroom, schizandra berry, and shiitake mushroom 200 mg *

Lactospore® microencapsulated probiotic pure active culture of B. coagulans (100 million viable cells), with prebiotic cellulose fiber 850 mg *

Boron (as boron chelate) 700 mcg *

Vanadium (as vanadium chelate) 50 mcg *

PROPRIETARY GOZANTHENE™
[lipophilic fraction of goji (Lycium barbarum) fruit with marigold flower extract] standardized to provide 1500 mcg total carotenoids as zeaxanthin, lutein, and lycopene 50 mg *

*Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Gelatin, glycerin, vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, silica, and Vita-Coat™‡.

‡Vita-Coat™ is FreeLife’s exclusive protective tablet coating designed for easier swallowing and to maintain optimum product freshness. It is made from
pure plant cellulose gel.

REVERSE!™ Product Information Brochure — The Ultimate Anti-Aging Formula The REVERSE! Advantage14 Benefits of REVERSE!Detailed Benefits

†‡These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

 

Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals Hand Lipid Replenishing Treatment Giveaway

The Gilt Group has Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals on sale ending midnight on August 3, 2009.  Not familiar with the Gilt Group?  They provide various types of samples from the manufacturer/designer at a fraction of the cost.  I’ve purchased GoSmile from them previously and was very happy with the product.  I spot checked the GoSmile from other internet stores and Gilt had it cheaper.

Click on the link below, create a sign in, review the products, come back to this post and list which product(s) you like or would like to try for a chance to win Perricone Hand Lipid Replenishing treatment.  Drawing will end August 31, 2009.

http://www.giltgroupe.com/invite/judy682000

HAND LIPID REPLENISHMENT (2.5 fl oz): A quick penetrating therapeutic cream that goes the distance. Dry hands are instantly recharged with moisture while never feeling slippery or sticky. Benefits continue wash after wash. Patented DMAE enhances muscle contour helping hands look more youthful.

 

Pycnogenol® Anti-Aging & More

 

In southwest France, a maritime pine tree grows and its natural extract is produced into a patented supplement called Pycnogenol® (pic-noj-en-all).  The changed natural extract in supplement form claims to be a power anti-oxidant, a natural anti-inflammatory, the ability to bind to collagen and elastin and helps to dilate blood vessels.

According to the website, Pycnogenol® is included in over 700 dietary supplements, cosmetic products and other foods and beverages.

What I find interesting about this website and their product is the fact they have performed studies on the efficacy of their supplement and listed the publishings:  http://www.pycnogenol.com/consumer/consumer_research_library.php?action=category&cid=49.

Of interest, another website stated, “there has been some confusion in the U.S. market regarding OPC products containing Pycnogenol® or grape seed extract (GSE), because one of the generic terms for chemical constituents (“pycnogenols”) is the same as the patented trade name (Pycnogenol®). Some GSE products were formerly erroneously labeled and marketed in the U.S. as containing “pycnogenols.” Although GSE and Pycnogenol® do contain similar chemical constituents (primarily in the OPC fraction), the chemical, pharmacological, and clinical literature on the two products is distinct. The term Pycnogenol® should therefore only be used to refer to this specific proprietary pine bark extract. Scientific literature regarding this product should not be referenced as a basis for the safety or effectiveness of GSE.”  http://www.healthline.com/natstandardcontent/pycnogenol-1

The site further breaks down the pro’s and con’s:

DISCLAIMER: These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven. Some of these conditions are potentially serious, and should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare provider.

Asthma: Pycnogenol® may offer clinical benefit to both children and adults with asthma. Additional study is needed before a strong recommendation can be made.
Grade: B

Chronic venous insufficiency: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a syndrome that includes leg swelling, varicose veins, pain, itching, skin changes, and skin ulcers. The term is more commonly used in Europe than in the United States. Pycnogenol® used in people with chronic venous insufficiency is reported to reduce edema and pain. Pycnogenol® may also be used in the management of other CVI symptoms. Additional study is needed before a strong recommendation can be made.
Grade: B

ADHD (Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder): Pycnogenol® has been used in adult patients with ADHD to improve concentration, but does not appear to be more effective than placebo. Further research is necessary in this area before a firm conclusion can be reached.
Grade: C

Antioxidant: Due to conflicting study results, it is unclear if Pycnogenol® has significant antioxidant effects in humans. Further research is necessary.
Grade: C

Cramps (muscular pain): Pycnogenol® may effectively prevent cramps, muscular pain at rest, and pain after/during exercise in normals, in athletes prone to cramps, in patients with venous disease, in claudicants, and in diabetics with microangiopathy. Further high quality trails are needed to make a firm recommendation.
Grade: C

Diabetes: Supplementation of Pycnogenol® with conventional diabetes treatment may lower glucose levels and improve endothelial function. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Grade: C

Diabetic microangiopathy: Supplementation with Pycnogenol® may improve symptoms associated with diabetic microangiopathy. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Grade: C

Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation): Preliminary human data shows that Pycnogenol® may have a potential analgesic (pain relieving) effect on menstrual pain. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Grade: C

Erectile dysfunction: Pycnogenol®, in combination with L-arginine, may cause an improvement in sexual function in men with erectile dysfunction. It is not known what effect each of the individual compounds may have directly on this condition. Further research is needed.
Grade: C

Gingival bleeding / plaque: Chewing gum containing Pycnogenol® is reported to minimize gingival bleeding and plaque formation. Pyconogenol® has also been added to toothpaste for antioxidant effect. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Grade: C

High blood pressure: Use of Pycnogenol® may reduce the need for nifedipine and decrease systolic blood pressure in patients with high blood pressure. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Grade: C

Platelet aggregation: One human study reports reduced platelet aggregation in smokers. Further research is needed before a clear conclusion can be reached.
Grade: C

Prevention of blood clots/edema during long airplane fights: Pycnogenol® treatment may be effective in decreasing the number of thrombotic events (DVT and SVT) in moderate-to-high risk subjects, during long-haul flights. Edema (swelling) may also be reduced. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Grade: C

Retinopathy: Several studies report benefits of Pycnogenol® in the treatment and prevention of retinopathy, including slowing the progression of retinopathy in diabetics. Better-quality research is needed before a firm conclusion can be reached.
Grade: C

High cholesterol: Pycnogenol® may reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL/”bad cholesterol”) levels and increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL/”good cholesterol”) levels. Due to conflicting data, further studies are necessary before a clear conclusion can be drawn.
Grade: C

Male infertility: Human studies report that Pycnogenol® may improve sperm quality and function in sub-fertile men. Further research is needed to confirm these results.
Grade: C

Melasma (chloasma): Melasma (or chloasma) is a common disorder of hyperpigmentation of the skin predominately affecting sun-exposed areas in women. Formations of tan or brown patches/spots may occur. Pycnogenol® has been reported to decrease the darkened area and the pigment intensity of melasma and improve symptoms of fatigue, constipation, body pains, and anxiety. Additional research is needed before a clear recommendation can be made.
Grade: C

Sunburn: Pycnogenol®, taken by mouth, may reduce erythema (redness of the skin) caused by solar ultraviolet light. Further study is needed before a recommendation can be made.
Grade: C

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE): Pycnogenol® may be useful as a second line therapy to reduce inflammatory features of SLE. Further research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
Grade: C

Venous leg ulcers: Pycnogenol® may be useful for reduction of leg ulcers. Further research is needed before a recommendation can be made.
Grade: C

Of course, there are anti-aging creams and beauty products.  Amazon has both the supplements and the beauty creams:

Derma e Pycnogenol Facial Cleanser – Unscented – No product reviews yet
Derma e Pycnogenol Creme – No product reviews yet
TruNature Pycnogenol 50 mg, 50 Banded Capsules – No product reviews yet
Pycnogenol 100mg 30 Caps – 5 customer reviews with 4 1/2 stars

 

I’m Trying CellCeuticals® Skin Care Compliments of CellCeuticals® Skin Care

The kind PR person at CellCeuticals®Skin Care is given me the opportunity to try out the CellCeuticals® Skin Care system so I can provide a real time review of their products.  I was amazed at the speed and professionalism of their customer service when I approached them with the opportunity to try their product and provide my real assessment of the products.  Not only were they very friendly and professional but they were extremely quick in shipping the products to me. 

The five nicely packaged containers came with instructions in the box of two of the products along with two pages of paperwork explaining their “revolutionary” approach to anti-aging.   The paperwork focuses on the fact that not everyone is a candidate for plastic surgery and these products provide an alternative to going under the knife.  As I noted in the other blogs on CellCeuticals® Skin Care, two people created or developed this skin treatment regiment.   One of the co-developers, Dr. Garth Fisher, states he is able to “offer a clinically effective skin treatment system for those who are not ready for plastic surgery.”   Dr. Fisher is also Bruce Jenner’s plastic surgeon and his family claim to use the products as well.

CellCeuticals®Skin Care is claimed to be a new generation of bio-treatments that apply cellular science advancements.  The CellCeuticals®Growth Factor Peptide (GFP) Cellular Complex combines next generation lipopeptides, retinol and antioxidants in their proprietary nanemulsion delivery system that targets cellular skin aging.  This GFP Cellular Complex triggers cellular stimulation to encourage the regeneration of vital proteins responsible for firmer, thicker and youthful looking skin. 

A clinical trial was conducted by Stephens and Associates over an eight week period with the following results:

1. Diminish visible wrinkles by 36%
2. Decrease the appearance of the deepest wrinkle depth by 45%
3. Renew skin smoothness by 64%
4. Refine skin texture by 31%
5. Reveal skin radiance by 33%
6. Revitalize skin tone by 24%
7. Restore skin firmness by 20%
8. Replenish skin moisture by 48%
9. Reduce skin redness by 87%

Today, I used the Extremely Gentle Skin Cleanser and it had a subtle lather and made my face feel clean with no residue.  I also used the NeoCell Micro-Resurfacing Skin Treatment (use only 1-2 times a week) and I could definitely feel the micro-minerals at work resurfacing my skin.  I felt no burn or redness after using it for two minutes.  After that, I used the Extreme Defense Anti-Cell Damage Skin Treatment and my face feels very smooth, soft and no greasy residue.   Tonight, I will use the CellGenesis Regenerative Skin Treatment (use only at night).

According to their website, https://www.cellceuticalskincare.com/pages.php?pageid=8, in two weeks, I will start to see results and I can’t wait!

There is a limited time offer to try out the program for $39.95 plus Shipping/Handling.  If anyone else tries it, please comment so I can see how it worked for you.  I will provide updates each week.