The Beauty of Olive Oil (and all its dirty little secrets)

Did you know that olive oil fights wrinkles? How about that it can be used as a sunblock?

I am a huge advocate of using olive oil on your skin and hair. It may sound strange just because when you think of olive oil all you think of is using it in the kitchen. Now you have other uses for that huge bottle of olive oil you probably purchased at Costco just because it was such a great deal. 

Extra Virgin Olive Oil plays so much into the beauty industry you would be shocked. Many of the best $200 bottles of wrinkle creams have olive oil in the ingredients and you probably never even realized it. 

 I've been swearing by this stuff for years and without exception every single time I've told someone that I put olive oil on my face and in my hair regularly they laugh, make some joke about smelling like food and continue to think I'm crazy for using it the way I do.

  The thing that they don't know is extra virgin olive oil has up to 83% oleic acid in its composition which means it is able to penetrating the outermost layer of the skin to help heal whats underneath.

  This "liquid gold" as many people call it contains  antioxidants like polyphenols, vitamin E, A, K, D and B complex, Squalene (also used in cosmetics) and other nutrients. It is 100% natural, non-toxic & hypoallergenic.

  To go back into more detail about the oleic acid it has in it, this alone helps to heal the damages, to improve skin tissue and color, to reduce lines and wrinkles.

  On top of that, olive oil offers sun protection and will reduce the risk of skin cancer. But make sure that you use EXTRA VIRGIN olive oil (Refined olive oil has lost most of its antioxidants in the refining process so all it would be good for is cooking).

The Ways To Use It:

1.  ON YOUR FACE. 

    I personally take about a teaspoon of olive oil and rub it all over my face (try not to get it in or near your eyes. I experience a little burning or irritation but that may only be my type of reaction to it and not affect you at all).  Then once its in just leave it on and let it soak into your skin, I would advise to leave it on for at least a few hours.

       I usually like to put it on at night, lay a towel over my pillow so there's no mess and then sleep with it on. When I wake up in the morning I wash my face and get off any excess oil and my face looks and feels moisturized, smooth, healthy and like I took at least 6 months to a year off the age of my face.  If you do not feel like keeping it on overnight then simply just leave it on for a few hours during the day, wash afterwards and go on about your day. 

2. IN YOUR HAIR.  

   To stimulate hair growth I like to take a teaspoon or two of olive oil flip my head upside down and massage the olive oil into the roots of my hair. I'll then leave my head flipped for a few minutes to let it soak down the strands of my hair. (Flipping your head upside down is not necessary, you can still do this without that step. I just like to do it so that the oil goes down the strands of hair equally). After doing that I will just let it sit in my hair for at least 15-20 minutes then wash out. This helps promote hair growth and strength. 

    Another option to help strengthen and repair your hair. At night I will put the extra virgin olive oil all throughout my hair, basically soaking my hair. I either put on a shower cap or just lay a towel down over my pillows and sleep through the night. In the morning, your hair will have soaked up a lot of the oil however you will still need to wash it out. I like to shampoo twice only because my hair is pretty thin and so if there is still oil left in my hair it will be laying flat and look oily all day. However after rinsing you will notice how smooth and shiny your hair is. Even throughout the day it will maintain that look. 

  I try to be pretty consistent with the treatments I do. Typically I put the olive oil on my face 1 or 2 times a week, just depending on how busy my week is.  And for the hair I do it 1 or 2 times a month. I recommend if your hair and skin is in some major help do these more often I simply just do these regimens to maintain what I have. 

   If you still are unsure about it, at least give it a try. Try it for a month and see how you feel about it afterwards. I was skeptical too when I first learned about the wonders of olive oil but now I can't live without my BIG bottle of extra virgin olive oil.

Good Luck and Enjoy Smelling Like Food!

                                                           

The battle to stay looking young.

AGING GRACEFULLY Its a very difficult thing to do, especially over matters we have no control over, such as getting those darn wrinkles and lines on our face. Some people are inpatient and want a quick fix right away without having to spend hundreds if not thousands of dollars on a solution. And then some people are more than happy to spend all that money on a long term solution to achieve the results they want.  Regardless of which option you would choose as long as they work and make you happy that's what matters.

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I've narrowed down a few problem areas that really can affect how someone looks and is judged by to determine their age and with that is a quick fix option for those of you that are looking to save money and then the long term maybe more permanent option that will make a dent in your wallet.

Nasolabial Folds

Why they happen to you: Typically as fat is lost and the skin loses elasticity the folds develop at the corners of the nose down towards the mouth. They're called "smile lines" and they can start showing up more noticeably in your 20's but usually do not become deep lines until your 40's or 50's. 

The money saving quick fix? 
   Bringing moisture to your skin is an easy way to plump up lines and folds, this is a temporary fix though. Products such as the Sisley Black Rose Cream mask is filled with skin plumbers like trace elements and vitamins to hide the look of those smile lines and give an instantly lift in minutes.

The longer term more costly fix?
  One word, Juvederm.  This wonderful injection help to minimize folds. Fillers disguises the folds, but it doesn't physically change it permanently. Another option, A face lift. When you're ready for it, is the only way to fully get rid of the folds because the tissue is re positioned.

Thinning Lashes

Why they happen to you: Whether the cause of stress, hormones or just time itself, the lashes can thin out. The follicles along the lash line become less active and the lashes can become brittle, thin and breakable.

The money saving quick fix? 
   The quickest way to get longer fuller lashes is with mascara as it swaths them in the formula to make them appear darker and more promoted.  Mascara such as Lancome Hypnose can do wonders to fake the look for fuller lashes, even after 1 application.  The brush lets you get down to the lash line making the thinnest of lashes long, dark and luscious.

The longer term more costly fix?
   According to many plastic surgeons Latisse is the best way to grow better, thicker, longer lashes. There have been so many success stories so much so that they don't even have to wear mascara.  Latisse, is an eyelash simulator that promises better looking lashes in six to eight weeks, however sometimes even as little as 2 weeks.


Crows Feet
Why they happen to you:  All those years of squinting and smiling eventually start to catch up with your face. Chronically using those muscles on top of losing elasticity causes small wrinkles to appear in the outer corners of the eyes.  The best way to prevent them? Load up on a good daily sunscreen and don a pair of big protective sunglasses.

The money saving quick fix?
    The best skincare products for crow feet are the ones that use anti-line and anti-wrinkle ingredients which help diffuse the look of lines around the eyes. AmorePacific anti-aging products for example, are very good in helping fight these lines.

The longer term more costly fix?
       Botox. It relaxes the muscles around the eyes so that the crinkling you see when you smile or squint goes away and looks completely smooth giving you that "no or very little wrinkles look" Every person's dream!

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So basically, stay consistent with whatever option you take to fight aging. There are so many options out there from just sticking with lotions, creams, serums and the like or going for a stronger more aggressive approach like botox.   Regardless of what you choose, as long as you are happy in your own skin that's what matters!

50 Shades of Red, what your shade says about you.

50 Shades of Red

Red is red right? Not really, there are so many different shades of red it can sometimes be overwhelming to choose just the right one.  So maybe we won't go with 50 shades, and I'll narrow it down to 4 shades of the most popular types of red and what it says about you when you wear it. 

ROSE

This amazing shade energizes the wearer and those looking at her.

What it says about you: 

       "Pay attention to me.  I know I'm sexy"

What lipstick is best for this? 

        Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick In Certainly Red

PEACH RED

The gold and fire tones are for women who enjoy life at top speed

What it says about you: 
        "I'm happy, cheery, approachable and are tons of fun."

What lipstick is best for this?

         Sisley Lipshine Phyto Peach

WINE

The fantastic blend appeals to those who like to catch attention

What it says about you: 
         "I'm sensual, mysterious and you probably cant stop thinking about me"

What lipstick is best for this?

          Lancome Color Lipstick in Wine Party

BLACK CHERRY

Its dark and seductive and shows a bold statement.

What it says about you: 
          "I'm elegant, sophisticated and powerful"

What lipstick is best for this?

           Givenchy Lipstick Extreme in Plum

 

 What is your favorite red? Which one do you not use at all? Or are you versatile and like to use different shades for different occasions?  Due to my lighter skin tones I prefer to stick to the lighter shades of red so Wine and Peach Red colors are the ones I use.   That doesn't necessarily mean that people with light skin tone can only use the lighter shades of red.  Many celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian can rock that look so well it makes me want to try it again, Unfortunately Im never able to get that gorgeous look, my skin tones just don't agree with the color.

             

Laser Hair Removal - is it for you?

LASER HAIR REMOVAL FROM HOME!?!?​

    When I first saw the price on this Laser Hair Removing Device I was baffled, why spend that much when razors are so much less, plus its not like shaving was that much of a pain to deal with everyday. However, after thinking more and more about it I really wasn't too fond of shaving. The time it takes in the shower, not just the time but the water it uses, the potential nics or cuts I may get especially in those sensitive bikini areas are just the worst. The razor bumps I may get afterwards, regardless of what product I've used to specifically NOT get them they seem to still pop up anyways. And then the cost of the razors....  

   Sure $17.99 every month to 2 months really isn't THAT much but then when you add that up for the year that's $108 a year just on razors and that's if you're able to make a 4pack last 2 full months, most of us cannot do that.  If you're buying a 4pack every month you're looking at $216 a year. The laser device was starting to look better and better.

 The after researching the Tria Laser 4x I realized just how amazing this baby is.  It has been awarded by InStyle as a "Best Beauty Buy", plus it is the first FDA-cleared laser available for home use! Another point in the pro column.  Also, this device uses the same diode laser technology preferred by dermatologists to target and permanently disable the hair follicle for permanent results. A Laser that doctors use but in the privacy and comfort of my own? Yes, please!

   Then I went back to the cost of this thing, $549 shipped to me. Ugh, why so much?!? Then I realized, I am going to save money on the cost of the extra water I had been using just to shave, no need to worry about buying shaving creams, razor bump help products, and best of all no need to buy RAZORS! That alone will save me at the very least $200 in my first year. That is about 40% of the cost of this laser. And my savings on razors and all the other necessities that come into shaving will roll onto the next year and the year after that....And so on.

  In my eyes, TOTALLY worth it!  Everyone that I have talked to that uses it loves it as well.  So get yours and start saving today.  

All about WysAdvice

Welcome to WysAdvice!

                                          

 Hi There! My name is Jacquelyn and I am the owner of WysAdvice.  (For those of you that have absolutely no idea how to pronounce the name of the company, its pronounced "wise advice".) Just a little info about myself, I've been working in the beauty & health industry for over 12 years now. I co-own a beauty supply store however I decided to move onto bigger and better things. Although I love what I do I wanted to be able to be able to pass on some of my knowledge along with being able to show you all of the amazing products that I have access to that most of you do not know about.  

  Along with all of that my main passion; to help my clients find the the best Beauty, Health & Fitness products out there so that you can be YOU.  Being comfortable and happy with who you are and what you look like is a very important thing in life.  Now, I'm not saying you have to look like a Victoria's Secret Model or Brad Pitt in order to be happy.  I personally am far from the body of a Victoria's Secret Model, however I have been able to use the right products, treatments, and advice I've gotten over the years to where I am happy with who I am and what I look like. 

   With that being said, I've decided to help pass on all that advice to you. I have put together an amazing team that has conducted research on some of my favorite products, gone through as many outside reviews as we can, along with testing them and reviewing them ourselves so that you know as much as you possibly can before you purchase the product.  Not that we don't trust all those commercials & magazines with supermodels and celebrities talking about how great the product is, but sometimes its nice to hear it from people that are just your average joe.  

                                                   So, go on....be whoever YOU want to be.

                                                           -Jacquelyn Wysowski