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Chronological age, environmental factors, and a busy lifestyle contribute to the loss of energy in your skin, causing signs of aging to begin to emerge. But according to the experts at Natura Bissé, we can promote the stimulation of cellular energy and skin regeneration, to help our skin both protect itself during the day, and repair itself at night.

We talk to Cynthia Aguilar, International Esthetician for Natura Bissé, about: 

• Ageless Beauty: how to embrace yourself and your beauty as you age.
• Serum 101: how to use, what to layer, the difference between creams and serums, and why you need a moisturizer after!
• The technology behind the Smart Energy Complex complements the skin's natural cycles of rebalancing during the day and replenishing at night for extraordinary cosmetic effects. Chronoskin, aimed at the chrono-regulation of biological rhythms (protective effect during the day and repairing effect at night); Artemia Salina, an energy source that acts as a catalyst and Peony Root Extract for cell self-recycling (autophagy), which allows the skin to begin to promote regeneration organically.

About the brand:

Natura Bissé is one of the leading spa brand’s in the world and known for its innovative products that offer beautiful results in record time. ⁣These products are used by celebrity makeup artists on stars like Reese Witherspoon, Cara Delevingne, Mandy Moore, and Anne Hathaway. And all of those women have one thing in common – stunning skin. 

Getting healthier is hard. Here are three tips for making adopting healthy habits easier from certified personal trainer and health coach, Tatiana Boncompagni.

1. Know that the beginning is the hardest and prepare for it. Use meal plans (from books or apps), trainers, and meal delivery services) to provide the structure and accountability you may need to get through the early days. 
2. Avoid decision fatigue. The more you take away the chance to stray from your diet, the more likely you are to stick to the plan.
3. Don't be afraid to say "no" to situations that might make sticking to your eating plan hard. When you say "no," you are really saying YES to yourself and reinforcing that you matter. (You do!!)

Most importantly stay inspired. Surround yourself with others who have accomplished what you want to; their success tells you it is possible and that "if they can do it, so can you!"

Did you know that switching to a Mediterranean Diet -- ranked #1 diet by US News and World Report for 5 years running -- can boost your lifespan up to 13 years, according to a recent report published by PLoS Medicine, a peer-reviewed medical journal.

The study showed that men could increase their longevity by 13 years and women by 10 years if they switched to a diet that is high in vegetables, legumes and fish and poultry and low in processed and high-sugar foods. The best part? Researchers found that diet improvements even in mid-life or later have a positive impact on longevity.

In other words, it's never too late to switch up your habits.

Don't forget, you can order Eat Sunny to support you so you can crush all your goals in and out of the kitchen in 2022!

Considering some facial “tweekments”? You’re not alone. 

According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), 2021 saw a huge increase in demand for facial plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures as in-person events and face-to-face socialization has resumed. We speak to president AAFPRS President Corey S. Maas, MD, about:

• The most popular treatments being done
• The reasons for the surgical surge
• Social Media motivators
• Lip lifts, lasers and why these are gaining traction over injectables
• The closing of the gender gap s more men seek out treatments 

To see the full release from the AAFPRS, go to: artbeautypodcast.com

We’ve come a long way from putting toothpaste on our pimples – but there are some amazing natural remedies for acne that you probably aren’t aware of. We speak to Amber Rose Johnson, founder of the Facial Lounge, about how her own struggles with acne as a teen, led her down a path of seeking out natural cures for acne

• How to identify cystic or hormonal acne and then navigate your treatment options
• The first thing you should apply to a pimple
• Supplements that help alleviate and prevent acne
• Essential oils that help with scarring
• How to comb maskne
• Surprising reasons that your favorite products might now be causing acne
• The power behind positive self-affirmations and mantras

Oxygenetix foundation is THE ONLY foundation I’ve used for over a decade – it breathes, protects, and heals your skin as you wear it. And so it’s no surprise that it’s taken Hollywood by storm – Cillian Murphy will be wearing it the cover of the next Rolling Stone. Hear about the science behind this patented formula from Sophia Knapp, Manager of Product Development for Oxygenetix. In this episode:

• Ceravitae: the foundation's patented ingredient superstar. Hear how it was discovered and how it works to promote oxygen uptake at a cellular level to help skin cells regenerate
• Acne formulation - worn by celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian, hear how this version works to keep breakouts at bay
• Why the top plastic surgeons and dermatologists in the US all stock this full-coverage cosmeceutical in their offices. It’s perfect for post-procedure healing – hear how Amber used this to cove a mishap with an in-office treatment mishap!  
• Their latest lunch into concealer
• Color and shade matching tips and more!

Having great skin is about more than just great skin care products. If your diet isn’t right, if you’re not moving your body enough, even if your mental health is not in great shape, then that’s all likely going to show up on your skin. But sexual wellness might be a free (and fun) contributor to getting your glow on – so why aren’t more skincare brands pushing this agenda? 

Studies have shown that sexual encounters (with a partner or on our own) have long-term skin benefits beyond causing that immediate glow. Self-pleasure can lead to a release of oxytocin, which lowers cortisol levels, leads to better sleep, and helps the skin repair itself. 

We speak to Erika Schwass, Science and Wellness Manager for clean-beauty brand Consonant Wellness, about:

• The science behind how our sexual release can improve our skin health by releasing estrogen, oxytocin, and other skin-enhancing hormones.
• How we can overcome the stigma of self-pleasure.
• Surprising facts: The anatomy of the female clitoris wasn’t fully discovered until the 2000s.
• Consonant skincare’s new “Come and Glow” kit. 

Can bananas make your skin glow? Science says “yes,” and this chic French brand is transforming the entire banana tree into skincare super-ingredients!

According to KADALYS founder, Shirley Billot, banana bio-actives are sustainable and organic natural antioxidants that are clinically proven to help skin look more youthful. Known in traditional Caribbean medicine for their antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, bananas offer amazing benefits for luminous skin. We talk to the “banana hacker” about:

• The benefits of bananas – they are a natural alternative to retinol and contain more antioxidant power than argan oil and grapeseed oil.
• Turning waste into beauty – how they upcycle banana agri-waste extracted from the skin and pulp of green, yellow, and pink bananas into patented and clinically proven bio-actives that rejuvenate skin.
• Her ethical and fair-trade business model – KADALYS is a Black and female-founded company and all planters are also shareholders.

“If you want to make a change, you have to be willing to change.” Frank advice is hard to hear, but that’s why we love Casey Cohen. And that’s why her "Be The Change" program is so successful. We talk to the NASM Certified Personal Trainer & G.E.A.R Certified Indoor Cycling instructor, about how we can actually stay accountable to our fitness goals in 2022.

• How she went from not knowing how to clip-in to six spin classes a day!
• Key aspects of her “Be the Change” mindset and fitness plan.
• How to avoid expiration dating in our goals. 
• The dangers of working out with an instructor who isn’t certified and how to find one who is.

Dr. Jennifer Jablow, the founder of intelliWHiTE and the renowned celebrity dentist behind Ashley Graham’s gorgeous smile, knows firsthand that a whiter smile can transform more than our smiles. We talk to her about:

Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Jennifer Hanway, has helped transform the bodies of celebrities, and even worked with certain members of the Royal Family! She is here with a series of hacks for actually keeping your resolutions in 2022⁠:

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