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An Ultimate Guide to Look Young * Article written by: Wang Xiang Struggling with dull looking skin? Well, for most of us, our skin starts to lose its glow as soon as we turn thirty (The number varies depending on your skin care habits). I get it that there are a few factors we cannot control. They include low levels of estrogen, genetics and our natural bone structure. But, there are plenty of other things we can control. As soon you see the tiniest wrinkle, frown line or an age spot, you should immediately start with your skin care regimen. Haven't established a skin care regimen until now? Don't worry, here is an in-depth guide that will help you look young. What goes into your body matters as much as what goes on your skin As soon as you visit a dermatologist, he/she will advise you to tweak your lifestyle a bit. This is so because you cannot entirely depend on a bunch of creams and lotions to make your skin look young and rejuvenated. Your skin is the largest...

-- Product Review --  I first began discussions with a MAMM Product representative about doing this review back on May 12 th . This product arrived around May 28th in a small, appropriately sized paperboard white box. The bottom of the box had a manufacturing date of Jan 16, 2015 and yet has an impressive shelf life of 2 years. It also had a recyclable plastic shrink wrap seal around rubber tipped dropper and top of bottle, which was not perforated so I had to cut it off with a razor knife – but, thankfully, there was no other packaging. Directions are to apply the serum 1-2 times per day to a cleaned face, neck, - to use before toner (if you use it) and to follow with a moisturizer. It is safe to use under make up (if you wear it; I don’t). The product is made in the US and distributed by MAMM Products - is based in Tucsan, AZ (US). The original list price on Amazon.com is $69.99 (US) but is currently on sale for $19.95; not listed on Amazon.ca. Interestin...

-- Product Review -- After speaking with Kevin Kramer and Gary Kramer, of the SKLEER team, on April 15 th - I received the 30 ml/1oz. container of the product (arrived April 23 rd ) as well as a sample puck which I intend to keep refilled and in our camping/traveling supplies. I also received an informative pamphlet. SKLEER – Skin Conditioning Gel has all natural ingredients and does not contain any parabens, preservatives, lanolin, hydroquinone, corticosteroids, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, retinoic acid or benzoyl peroxide. According to the company information, “ it contains a combination of essential oils: eucalyptus, tea tree, caraway, cinnamon and cardamom that work synergistically together to assist healing.” Interestingly, the patent pending gel is formulated to carry the healing ingredients to the lower levels of the skin, making the product more effective than it could have been without the gel. This dermatologically appr...