Retinol 101: Do’s & Don’ts

February 12, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.
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Retinol, also known as Retina A, is such a hot topic for its anti aging properties, keeping pores at bay and helping you keep a clear, blemish free glowing complexion.

Dermatologists talk about it being the gold standard of anti aging ingredients. Retinol helps boost your cell turnover. It helps produce collagen, it’s important as we age to keep our collagen in tact so we can look youthful longer. Collagen depreciates for everybody at about the age of 25. In order to trick the hands of time we can add retinol into our skin care routine and encourage rapid cell turnover so your skin acts younger.

If you are using retinol you’ll need to be using a minimum SPF 30 (the higher the better up to SPF 60) be sure to apply every 3 to 4 hours to protect your new cells and prevent photo-aging (a.k.a dark spots).

Do not apply a retinol in the day time. In all my research and trainings I was told that is a big “no no”. Instead apply at night and allow it work while you sleep. Trust me you will thank me for this tip alone.

Another major tip is to start slow. Start once a week to avoid massive peeling and thinning of the skin. Less is more until you build up.

The seasons and the weather also need to be considered with retinol use. Do not start the use of retinol in the summer months to avoid unneeded sun exposure. Trust me I learned this the hard way. This simple mistake will cost you hundreds of dollars in corrective measures.

Make sure you are using the right moisturizer, you may need to switch for the duration of your retinol routine. Also you’ll need to use a great exfoliator in tandem.

Keep the basics such as a cleanser, toner, moisturizer with SPF 30 to 60 and exfoliator. It’s important to note that retinol is an added tool, not a replacement.

Be careful when applying it and avoid the eye area. The skin around your eye is way too thin and sensitive for this concentration of retinol.

Check with your doctor if you are on any medication that could make your skin thin or sensitive to burning and tell your skin advisor if you have any illness that impacts your skin.

Lastly, create a plan with a professional, don’t go in blind! Most likely you will get pink and when you increase your usage you will peel, this is completely normal.

Beauty Expert Review! OxyGeneo, the Best Facial in the Greater Toronto Area?

November 21, 2020.Reading time 4 minutes.
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My most recent beauty find was the OxyGeneo Facial at Allure Medical Spa in Hamilton Ontario. This is a three-in-one facial in which Allure uses medical grade ingredients to ensure you achieve the best results. 

Facial Assessment

When I first arrived at Allure I was treated to a skin assessment and cleansing. This process was completed to ensure they found the best beauty treatment for me. They assessed my skin under six different lighting settings allowing them to assess skin damage in all forms including; photoaging, inflammation, texture pigmentation, redness, and fine line wrinkles. 

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Skin Assessment from Allure Medical Aesthetics

OxyGeneo Facial

An OxyGeneo Facial is a treatment that uses 3 steps to renew and anti age the skin using exfoliation, infusion and adding oxygen into the skin resulting in a beautiful glow.

The ingredients in the facial are said to be vegan, natural and paraben free, which I am a large advocate for. For those who don’t know, parabens can disrupt your hormones and lead to health issues.

The best part about this facial is that it is customizable to suit your individual needs such as balancing, brightening or revitalization (this is the one that I did). It uses red algae to help reduce fine lines, improve texture and give you refreshed hydrated skin. They come in individualized pucks with unique benefits.

Facial Process

The facial is completed in three different steps which are detailed below: 

Step 1: Exfoliate

This process removes the topical layer of dead skin. It reminded me of wet microdermabrasion with a bit of a kick. It felt kind of spicy, almost like a chemical peel, which I personally do love. While it was being performed I did however wonder if I would end up looking like a tomato afterwards as I am very prone to redness. Surprisingly I did not!

Step 2: Oxygenate

This uses something called the bohr effect which results in a natural body process that oxygenates blood cells. This process will help your cells to function younger and healthier resulting in a more youthful appearance.

Step 3: Infusion of Serum

During this process things like hyaluronic acid are added for hydration, vitamin C for brightening or anti-aging ingredients like peptides to help increase collagen production. 

Facial Results

The Oxygeneo Facial will produce immediate results making your skin baby soft and glowy. As time passes you will begin to see improved texture in your skin and will notice that your products work more effectively. This is the part that I loved the most as normally my skin looks best immediately after a facial, but with the Oxygeneo Facial my skin continued to improve even two weeks after the treatment. 

I would recommend booking an appointment with Allure and having them personally assess your skin, and if you choose to do the OxyGeneo Facial ….. Get ready for the ultimate facial experience!

Website: http://www.alluremedical.ca

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Beauty Expert Review! Cryotherapy, Worth the Hype?

Beauty Expert Review! Mesotherapy, Healing the Skin with Vitamins

The Best Anti-Aging Treatment in Canada for your Skin and to Boost your Confidence

October 26, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hi, in case you are new to Reawakening Beauty my name is Shawna Patruno. I review the best skin and body treatments so that you don’t end up wasting your money. I provide you with health hacks to look beautiful, have healthy skin, boost your brain health and feel confident from head to toe.

A while back I was very stressed and so I took a vacation to Blue Mountain. While there I had the opportunity to visit the famous Scandinavian Spa where I got a massage and did the circuit of the baths including; hot tub, cold plunge, sitting by the fire and back into the pool. My amazing friend joined me and I am so glad she did because we rocked the cold baths so much that a man asked if we were training to become a Navy Seal. I told him we weren’t, we were just seeing how far we could push our mind and body into submission. The answer for me was five minutes sitting in a tub filled with freezing cold water.

At this moment you’re probably thinking, that sounds completely unenjoyable, but I assure you after five rounds of doing the circuit your body is forced to relax and you’re submerged into the present moment. The only thing I didn’t love was the locker size and the fact that you had to be completely silent.

“Scandinavian Baths and Hydrotherapy circuits have many benefits including cleansing the body, stimulating blood circulation and releasing of endorphins.”

https://www.scandinave.com/blue-mountain/en/baths/

It’s all about the eyes, making aging beautiful!

September 15, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.
Tip Tuesday for aging around the eyes! Last week we spoke about how aging doesn’t need to be scary and I educated you on collagen loss…

Well this week we are going to talk about your eyes, aka the window to the soul … The skin around your eyes is very thin and it’s the first place you age along with the lips.

However we can prevent this, woo hoo! So listen up …

An eye cream in your 20s, 30s and 40s is essential, but be careful because if you pick the wrong one you can develop Milia, and that is not fun. Milia are small cysts that can develop around the eye area. They are not pimples and attempting to pop them can cause further inflammation, damage and scarring.

How about we let your fresh eyes make everyone wonder how you’re aging so well (or hardly aging at all)! I use a vegan luxury eye cream. This gives all skin types a youthful glow while reducing the appearance of puffiness, fine lines and dark circles thanks to a special combination of caffeine = isn’t for everyone

I use a vegan retinol alternative that has been better tolerated by the skin. This anti-aging eye cream formula also features Plant Stem Cell, vitamin C, Peptides and Vitamin B3 to improve the appearance of skin tone around the eyes for an overall healthier, younger-looking appearance that all skin types (including sensitive) will love. This product is allergy tested, dermatologist-tested.

Beauty Expert Review! Mesotherapy, Healing the Skin with Vitamins!

August 22, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

The goal when doing mesotherapy is to allow your skin to work in tandem with the vitamins to heal any issues, boost collagen and the elastin production.

Mesotherapy uses multiple micro injections of minerals, plant extracts, amino acids, vitamins, and other ingredients like hyaluronic acid that are put in the skin in order to help the skin heal. It helps with pores, scars, hydration , fine lines, lack lustre skin, loss of elasticity and premature aging.

The procedure takes about 30 mins and can hurt a little if your face isn’t frozen completely. Through the treatment you’ll be enduring multiple micro needles injected all over the face. You’ll bleed for sure, as it’s going into the skin and you’ll be left with little dots of solution which will dissolve within a day.

They have different types of mesotherapy, some are just cocktails of vitamins and other have more hyaluronic acid to help with lost hydration or volume.

A mesofacial depending on the concern can very from different vitamins and can range anywhere from $125 to $500 dollars depending on what you choose to heal your skin with.

It will not freeze the skin movement like Botox or fill your face like a filler, it will just make the foundation of the skin to be stronger, allowing your face to look more youthful and hydrated & Over time the issues you were concerned will dissolve.

I do it once a year at most, as my skin is pretty healthy and I maintain my skin at home. However, if you are correcting issues you may need to do it more frequently.

I started doing mesotherapy because I wanted to prevent wrinkles and keep my skin young. Based on my results I do enjoy it and I know it does help to maintain my youthful skin.

If you would like to work with me personally to find unbiased skin care advice please email me and I’ll set up a consultation

Vitamin shot, yes please

Beauty Expert Review! Is Cryotherapy worth the hype?

June 22, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

What standing in a literal freezing chamber pretty much naked can do for your body, mind and health for only 3 minuets and why it was one of the first things I did when things opened up from covid.

First off the definition of Cryotherapy is a treatment of extreme cold temperatures, using liquid nitrogen on the body to go anywhere from -160c to -196c in an enclosed space for 1 to 3 minutes. You are simply in your undies with knee high socks, gloves and slippers to protect yourself. It’s a great look!

Cryotherapy tricks your body to go into survival mode. These frigid temperatures trick your body into thinking something extreme is going to happen. Making your major organs the prime focus and therefore your mind sends signals to redirect all you blood to protect your organs. Once completed and you leave the chamber, your mind realizes it’s “safe” again and starts pumping new oxygen rich blood throughout the body. It decreases toxins with the extreme blast of cold.

Its said to decrease inflammation, help produce collagen, detox the blood, boost metabolism, heal injuries faster, improve sleep, hair and elevate your mood and it did all these things for me.

After 5 treatments I noticed a significant decrease in the swelling in my knee, a decrease in pain for up to 4 to 6 hours afterwards, I slept like a peaceful baby that night, my skin looked more toned on my face and body. My water retention also decreased. I noticed an elevation in my mood and my hair is shiny and more manageable, which is rare for me. The results are temporary at this point.

I have done over 50 treatments ish in total to see if the results are long term and honestly this treatment rocks and I’m addicted to my skin looking firmer, and my eyes looking brighter and pain management. You do have to keep up with it so I go at least twice a month now ✨

I would invest in cryotherapy if you are in pain or your an athletic person with aches and pains. It would be highly beneficial if you are jet legged from travelling, as it instantly gives you a jolt of energy. There are skin benefits, but I can’t say if they are long lasting at this point. I’ve been doing it for two years and it has been such a help. However be careful where you go as you need someone experienced.

I would say it’s worth a shot at least once and decide for yourself, however, i f you have heart problems or health issues check with your doctor before proceeding.

Now go freeze your ass of literally 😉 Seriously it burns extra calories too 🌿

How to find happiness in the chaos!

May 18, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Everything happens for a reason: the good, the bad, & the ugly…

I know this is a cliche you have heard many times. How bad do you want to punch me in the face this second? Here’s the thing no one likes struggle, but what if I can switch up your mind set and shake up your world. Give me until the end of this blog post to do so.

This statement was born because every time I forced something to be different was when I suffered. It was always chaos, heartbreak, illness and I am not saying give up, but I am saying accept it. Two very different things.

When I accepted what my reality was and moved in fluidity to this I was gifted something better out of chaos and rebel. It was like a dance where you let life lead and you are gifted a new blessing from your demise.

My life was not a cookie cutter life, we moved around a lot, I was poor, bullied and constantly felt alone. My mom was ill and was in and out of hospitals. She did her best, but People judged us and I learned fast to act happy and to be whatever I needed to be to survive.

I would often wish for friends, a mom who wasn’t sick, a stable home, to travel and was constantly trying to change everything. Force, force, force which resulted in pain, pain, pain!
However, I surrendered and accepted some huge pain points, such as, I can’t learn the same way as before because of brain aneurysm and accepting that I had a severe ED and moved through it. I was gifted with a real best friend and some amazing blessings.
I grew stronger from the ashes and that paved the way for friendships, love, a purpose and authentic relationships.

When I pushed for what I thought was right, I was often scorned. When I fought for friends they often betrayed me. When I fought for my moms approval my eating disorder got worse & when I fought for anything it often blew up in my face. Trust the process, let it go it’s not for you… Surrender!

Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Apple Cider Glow Shot

November 14, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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Vegan Apple Cider Glow Shot

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Filtered Water
  • 1/8 cup Organic Aloe
  • 1/8 cup Organic Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 tbs Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (with mother)
  • 1 Organic Cinnamon Stick (optional)
  • Organic Clove (optional)

Instructions

Serving Size: 1

Pour the filtered water, aloe, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar into a cup and stir to mix. Optionally, you can add an organic cinnamon stick or organic clove. Enjoy!

Benefits:

Aloe contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Antioxidants are said to help protect your body from damage caused by free radicals.

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Reawakening Beauty: Lazy Girl Glow Trail Mix

November 7, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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Lazy Girl Glow Trail Mix

Ingredients

  • 1/8 cup Organic Tamari Almonds
  • 1/8 cup Organic Raw Cashews
  • 1 tbs Vegan Unsweetened Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tbs Dried Organic Unsweetened Cranberries
  • 1 tbs Organic Pumpkin Seeds

Instructions

Serving Size: 1

Add ingredients in a small bowl, zip lock bag or container and enjoy.

Benefits:

Both cashews and dark chocolate are rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium, and zinc which are said to help improve your mood, your sleep and your skins health.

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Reawakening Beauty: Strawberry Chocolate Popsicles for Healthy Skin

October 24, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Strawberry Chocolate Popsicles for Healthy Skin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Vegan Milk
  • 2 scoops Clean Vegan Keto Chocolate Protein Powder – adjust scoops based on your sweet tooth and protein needs
  • 1 tbs Organic Coconut Oil or Almond Butter – fat is great for keeping you full and your skin healthy (optional if you need more fat in your diet)
  • 1/4 cup Organic Strawberries

Instructions

Serving Size: 1 or 2 pops

Add ingredients in a blender (preferably glass) and blend until well mixed. Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about 1/2 inch room (as the mixture expands it will expand). Freeze for at least 4 hours.

Optional, before freezing add a few slices of strawberries, cashews or sliced coconut to the bottom of each popsicle mold.

To serve, dip the bottoms of the molds in hot water for a few seconds so that the pops slide out easily.

Dairy really impacted my skin in the past so this is all dairy free!

Benefits:

Coconut oils has antimicrobial properties which are important for maintaining healthy skin. Coconut oil has also been said to have anti-inflammatory properties as well.

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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Pumpkin Patch Pudding

October 17, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Vegan Pumpkin Patch Pudding

Ingredients

  • 1 Vegan Keto Vanilla Pudding (Brand: Simply Delish)
  • 1/2 can (200ml) Organic Pumpkin Puree
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1 scoop Clean Vegan Keto Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 tbs Vegan Whipped Cream (optional)
  • Sprinkle of Pumpkin Spice (optional)

Instructions

Add the vegan vanilla pudding, unsweetened almond milk, organic pumpkin puree and vegan vanilla protein powder into a large bowl and beat using a hand-held or electronic beater on slow for about 3-5 minutes. Alternatively, if you do not have an electronic beater you can add the ingredients into a blender and blend until pudding like texture, or to preference. Optionally, you can top with vegan whipped cream or a sprinkle of pumpkin spice for a festive treat.

Benefits:

Pumpkin is very high in vitamin A and beta carotene. Beta carotene has been said to help protect your skin from sun damage.

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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Gluten Free Caramel Sauce Alternative

October 12, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Vegan Gluten Free Caramel Sauce Alternative

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups Organic Pitted Dates
  • 8-10 drops Vanilla Stevia Drops
  • 1 cup Purified Water
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 tbs Almond Butter (optional – topping for Rice Cake)

Instructions

Makes approximately 40 servings at 1 tbs each.

Soak the organic dates in purified water for about 1 hour. Transfer only the organic dates into a blender and add two tablespoons of the water which was used to soak the dates. Add the stevia drops and vanilla, and blend until the mixture is smooth, slowly add a bit more of the water if consistency is not reached. Remove from the blender and add to toast as a jam, to smoothies or on top of rice cakes along with almond butter. The caramel sauce can be stored for about 3 weeks to 1 month in the fridge.

*Be sure to eat in moderation as dates are a natural laxative. Do not exceed 2 tbs a day.

Benefits:

Dates are very nutrient rich and are especially high in fibre. Fibre is said to help your digestive system function optimally. Dates are also high in antioxidants which are said to help slow down the aging process of the skin.

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Reawakening Beauty: Pumpkin Spice Protein Glow Bites

October 3, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Pumpkin Spice Protein Glow Bites

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Organic Pumpkin Puree
  • 3 tbs Erythritol & Monk Fruit Extract (or Monk Fruit Sweetener)
  • 3 scoops (63g) Clean Vegan Vanilla Meal Replacement Protein
  • 1/2 cup Gluten Free Quick Oats
  • 1 tbs Organic Pumpkin Spice
  • 1/2 tbs Organic Cinnamon

Instructions

Add all ingredients together in a bowl and mix well using a fork. Using the measuring spoon (tablespoon) scoop the mixture into a ball and place on a baking sheet. Place in the freezer for approximately 45 minutes. Store in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days.

Benefits:

Pumpkin is very high in vitamin A and beta carotene which have been said to convert to retinol which can help with acne and the reduction of fine lines and wrinkles when used orally. Additionally refer to my blog on www.reawakeningbeauty.ca for more information on retinol.

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Reawakening Beauty: Sour Patch Glowing Grapes

September 26, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Sour Patch Glowing Grapes

Ingredients

  • Organic Grapes
  • 2 tbs Organic Lime Juice
  • 2 tbs Erythritol & Monk Fruit Extract (or Monk Fruit Sweetener)
  • 1 tbs Baking Soda

Instructions

Makes 1 serving

Soak the organic grapes in a mixture of water and baking soda for 10-15 minutes. Remove the grapes and rinse well. Add the organic grapes into a small bowl. Pour the lime juice and the erythritol & monk fruit extract overtop. Mix together gently with a spoon or fork. Let sit for 2-5 minutes or as desired. Enjoy!

Benefits:

Grapes are very high in antioxidants which are said to help prevent skin damage caused by free radicals.

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Reawakening Beauty: Autumn Glow Plant Based Spaghetti Squash Pasta

September 12, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

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Autumn Glow Plant Based Spaghetti Squash Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 Organic Spaghetti Squash (small – medium)
  • Avocado Oil Spray
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Pepper
  • Vegan Feta Cheese

Instructions

Makes 2 servings

Turn on the bbq to medium heat (350-375°F). Cut the organic spaghetti squash in half. Be sure to use a sharp knife and be careful as the spaghetti squash may be difficult to cut. Scoop out the seeds and lightly spray with the avocado oil. Sprinkle each half with the salt and pepper. Place the spaghetti squash (shell side down) directly onto the bbq grill. Cook for 30-35 minutes. Turn over the spaghetti squash and place them flesh side down for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the bbq and let cool. Using a fork, scrap the insides until it is the consistency of spaghetti. Add to a bowl or enjoy directly inside the shell. You can enjoy them either hot or cold depending on your preference. Top with vegan feta and pepper to taste.

Benefits:

Spaghetti squash is high in pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which is said to help turn the food you eat into energy. In addition it is also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, manganese and vitamin B6. Vitamin C has been said to help your skin and your immune system.

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Reawakening Beauty: Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

September 5, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/8 cup Organic Pumpkin Purée
  • 1 tsp Organic Cinnamon
  • 1 serving Powdered Pre & Probiotic
  • 1-2 scoop Clean Keto Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1/2 cup Ice
  • 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Spice (optional)

Instructions

Makes 1 serving

Mix ingredients in a blender (preferably glass) and blend until desired consistency!

Benefits:

Pumpkin has beta-carotene, which transitions into vitamin A that can help to strengthen your immune system.

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Reawakening Beauty: Chocolate Crunchy Rice With Almonds

August 29, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

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Chocolate Crunchy Rice With Almonds

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Vegan Keto Chocolate (Brand: Lily’s)
  • 1 tbs Organic Almonds (with sea salt)
  • 1 /2 cup Unsweetened Puffed Rice
  • 1 tbs Organic Coconut MCT Oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 320°F. Add the vegan chocolate into an oven safe dish. Place the dish in the oven until the chocolate is melted. Remove from the oven and stir in the organic coconut MCT oil. Next mix in the unsweetened puffed rice and almonds. Place on cookie sheet and put in the freezer for 60 minutes. Remove from the cookie sheet and store in freezer safe zip lock bags.

Benefits:

Almonds are high in antioxidants and vitamin E. Antioxidants are said to help protect against oxidative stress which can cause damage to your cells molecules leading to inflammation and premature aging.

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