Jennifer Flavin Stallone's Anti-Aging Tips & Diet

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Jennifer Flavin-Stallone, creator of the Serious Skin Care beauty line, star of The Family Stallone, wife of Sylvester Stallone and mother to Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet, shared with me some great tips on how to look and feel youthful!

These tips coupled with products from her incredible skin care line will have you looking fresh this summer! I am obsessed with this and this, for starters.

Jennifer's Flavin Stallone’s Anti-Aging Tips and Diet:

Tip number 1: Get plenty of sleep!
”I know with our busy lifestyles that getting 8 hours of sleep is a challenge.  I try and get as much sleep as possible.  I also like to take 30 minutes out of my day to relax.  Maybe I will read a book or listen to music.  Sometimes just sitting down from a busy lifestyle and re-grouping can be just what I need.”

Tip number 2: Drink lot's of water!
“Water is a staple in my household.  We all walk around with water bottles all day long.  Especially during a hot, LA or Florida Summer...summer can take its toll on your body.  I like to fill a large pretty glass with water, refill it and sip it throughout the day.”

Tip number 3: Set up an exercise and weight training routine!
“One of my favorite hobbies is to put in my airpods and run/walk around my neighborhood.  I like to go in the morning before a busy day.  I take this time to prepare for my day.  Occasionally, I will work out in the gym with a trainer or at home just to work out my muscles.  I know it is so important for my bone health.”

Tip number 4: Eat a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables!
“The foundation of healthy, beautiful skin is nourishment through a healthy diet. When your skin gets all the vital nutrients, it is able to maintain proper function and rejuvenate itself, so it stays smooth and youthful. Plus, eating fresh vegetables and fruits is really delicious.”

Tip number 5: Always use Sunscreen!
“I love being outdoors in the sunshine.  I know I need to protect my skin on a daily basis.  I carry sunscreen with me everywhere I go; for Sly, even for my girls (just in case) and for me.  I have sprays and lotions in every number just to make sure we are protected.

Tip number 6: I believe the most important tip for a healthy happy lifestyle is to enjoy family and friends!
”I love to laugh and play and just have fun!!  Have a great spring and summer!!”

My Skin Story: Anti-Aging + Finding the Right Skin Care Products.

As I am getting older and hopefully wiser, my skin care needs and concerns have changed quite a bit. Just a few years ago, it was all about getting my skin brighter and more even in tone and keeping those pesky fine lines, wrinkles and crow's feet at bay. Something has happened over the last year or two that I couldn't put my finger on, and I actually went to the doctor about it. I am 48 and have lost a bit of weight over the last three years. My face seems to be drooping and hollowing. My doctor said it is somewhat from the weight loss, but more of it is naturally occurring and due to aging. It is called volume loss and is what causes the cheeks to sink in and eyes to hollow out. It's not pretty. So, I've been tackling it with a multi-pronged approach. I am happy to report that I am looking younger and more fresh with pretty rapid results.

So, I started with some pretty minimally invasive injections. I had put this off until I really thought I needed it. I wanted Botox Cosmetic for years, but didn't think I needed it because I have bangs. My doctor told me how Botox Cosmetic could also be used to gently lift the eye and cheek area when placed properly as it restricts muscle movement. It worked wonderfully. Next up was another injection called Juvéderm Voluma XC. This is basically hyaluronic acid (a naturally occurring substance found in the skin) that is injected back into the cheeks. I had a very small amount (we wanted it to look natural) injected into each cheek and within two weeks I was thrilled with how well my face filled in; I looked like I did 10+ years ago.

When I went in for my follow up visit to my doctor, she told me that I needed to get on a serious skin care regimen high in hyaluronic acid. The same ingredient that I injected into my skin, I needed to apply topically onto my skin — each day and as much as possible. My search for the right skin care products began.

I carefully chose a few products from the L'Oréal Paris RevitaLift™ line of products after being "advised" through lorealskinexpert.com. After learning even more about volume loss and why it happens right on the site, I was guided by a skin care expert about which RevitaLift skin care regimen would be right for me. It was so easy to understand, right from learning about the products, how to use them, when to use them and I even got some lifestyle tips along the way.

My L'Oréal Paris RevitaLift® Skin Care Regimen

RevitaLift® Triple Power™ Eye Treatment
RevitaLift® Triple Power™ Day Lotion with SPF 20
RevitaLift® Triple Power™ Intensive Overnight Mask

I demand SPF in my day cream, so this was essential for me in the Day Lotion with SPF 20. My skin feels so smooth while wearing it. I really like the RevitaLift™ Triple Power Eye Treatment. It has a cooling tip applicator that seems to help de-puff the under eye area when I apply this silky serum-like treatment. My entire eye area is immediately plumped up and fine lines are filled in due to the hyaluronic acid. The longer that I have been using it, the smoother my entire eye area is becoming. My favorite product has to be the RevitaLift™ Triple Power Intensive Overnight Mask as I noticed results after just one night. This is a super creamy "mask" that is really a cream that I use in my last step of the evening. It melts into my skin and immediately hydrates it. I wake up with such firm, plump, better-looking skin. I look awake and refreshed in the morning — just what I needed.

I like that the RevitaLift™ Triple Power addresses three things (hence the Triple Power): 1. repair wrinkles 2. re-firm contours 3. re-densify skin. I need all of the help that I can get and these are the type of things I need on top of addressing the volume loss. The key ingredients include Pro-Xylane to quickly penetrate skin to help fight each wrinkle and skin plumping hyaluronic acid to keep moisture in the skin.

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10 Ways to Wear White After Labor Day.

I don't really follow the "you can't wear white after labor day" rule. I put my whites away seasonally but I tend to follow the weather rather than the calendar. If you do follow this rule, there are ways that you can safely wear whites after Labor Day.

1. Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Get Mod - I love that we can now get a gel polish at home with no light! Get Mod is a bight creamy white that will takes nails beautifully into fall and beyond. With the newly reformulated top coat, nails are shiny and strong for up to 14 days. Buy the polish and top coat from Target, ULTA, drugstore.com or your favorite drugstore like CVS or Walgreens.

2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Liquid Glow Illuminator in Ice - This liquid highlighter beautifully illuminates the skin in just the right places. I love this icy white color for accentuating the brow bone and tops of the cheek bones. Just a tiny dab will do the trick. Buy the highlighter from Walgreens, drugstore.com or Target.

3. ColourPop Super Shock Shadow in Swan - This soft creamy white shadow has a ton of silver glitter and hints of pink in it. It looks great swept on the lid paired with a bold lip for fall. Buy it at colourpop.com.

4. Make Up For Ever Kohl Pencil Matte White 2K - To brighten eyes, line the inner rim of the eyes with this creamy white pencil. It's been a trick of makeup artists for years to open up eyes. Use it on upper and lower rims. Buy it at Sephora. 

5. Converse Chuck Taylor Low Top Sneakers - White Converse Sneakers are super trendy and so comfy. Whether you dress them up or down and wear them on the weekend or beyond, these comfy shoes are great in white any time of year. Buy the white Converse at Nordstrom or Macy's.

6. J. Crew Favorite Shirt in White - A classic white shirt works all year round. Whether you wear it with jeans, wide trousers, shorts or a pencil skirt, it is a staple in your wardrobe. I love the fit of this blouse and it's worth every cent. Buy this white shirt at J. Crew.

7. Tarte Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder - If a perfect complexion if what you are after, this white powder (trust me on this) is what you need. The powder is actually translucent so it disappears on the skin as you brush it on. It blurs away imperfections as it sets makeup. Buy this finishing powder at tartecosmetics.com or Sephora.

8. Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss - A glossy lip is always in season, and this stunner is a highly-reflective, sheer lip gloss that is formulated with brightening pearls so lips glow extra bright. It's great on its on or over any shade. I especially like it over deeper shades to brighten them up. Buy this gloss at bobbibrown.com, Sephora, Bloomingdales or Nordstrom.

9. Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Polyster Bride - Using a white shadow on the inner corner of the eye or top of the brow bone really opens up the eye and brightens the eye area. This white shade has the right balance of shimmer and glitter to make the eyes sparkle. Buy this shadow from urbandecay.com select Macy's, or Sephora or Nordstrom.

10. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder - I love secret little powders and this one is a staple in my beauty arsenal. This powder is a unique setting powder that invisibly brightens the skin as it is made with light-reflecting pigments. Buy this powder at Sephora.