August 3rd, 2011 | Blog, News | No Comments »
 If you tuned into watch Dr. Oz on August 1st, you would have caught rave reviews once again for DMAE as an anti-aging skin care ingredient.
Health All-Stars, including Doctors Agatson and Northrup and Perricone revealed anti-aging secrets including DMAE. Dr. Perricone discussed how we can reverse the signs of aging by eating an anti-inflammatory diet, and using skin  products with the ingredient DMAE.
Dr. Arthur Agatston, the cardiologist creator of the South Beach Diet, was the first guest on the All-Star Alternative Health show. The basics of the South Beach Diet are good fats, good carbs and lean protein. It’s that simple. Dr. Agatston has developed a scale to prove his diet works at not only stop heart disease, but also reverse it.
Next to join the show was Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of “Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom.” Dr. Northrup is a strong advocate for women’s health, holistically, not just the female parts. When she started practicing medicine, the female body was seen as a disaster. Menstruation, pregnancy, etc. were seen as disease. One mantra she heard a lot was “there’s no room in the tomb for the womb.” Women have to stand up for themselves in the medical world, she says, and the biggest mistake doctors make is they don’t understand that what’s happening in our lives and brains affects what’s happening in our bodies.
Dr. Nicholas Perricone was the first doctor to tell the public that what we eat can change how we look on the outside. He has proven that you can reverse the signs of aging by eating foods that are anti-inflammatory. He says within two or three days of being on an anti-inflammatory diet, his patients’ skin becomes radiant with help. He also says that acne completely disappears as well, even acne that is resistant to Accutane!
The Estrogen Connection
Dr. Northup explained that women’s hormones fluctuate during the month, spiking and decreasing throughout our cycles. Regulating hormone levels can really help stabilize the mood and eliminate other symptoms of hormone instability like hair loss.
Dr. Northrup says if your ovaries were removed before the age of 45, you need some hormone replacement therapy as lack of hormones has been shown to increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Wrinkles are Optional
 Dr. Perricone says wrinkles are a sign of our overall health. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, cold water fish and stay away from starch and sugar. You can also put something with DMAE on your skin which is also anti-inflammatory. He mentioned this is an ingredient that will be found in some face creams. It takes about 35 days to get results.
Dr. Perricone also recommends women to eat watercress three to four times a week, as it contains sulforaphane, an anti-cancer anti-oxidant. You can also take it as a supplement.
South Beach Diet
Dr. Agatston built the South Beach Diet on 3 simple principals: lean meat, good fats, good carbs. The good fats are cold water fish, canola oil and olive oil. These fight inflammation and lubricate the arteries to move plaque on through. Eating whole grains, walnuts, flaxseed oils can lower triglycerides dramatically. The good carbs in whole grains are very important. Eating fresh colorful vegetables and whole grains also lower blood pressure. Dr. Agatston said that if you eat like this your whole live, you won’t have a heart attack. If you already have heart disease, you can prevent it from getting worse, and even turn it around by following his diet.
Secrets for Treating 3 Common Ailments
■ Adding lemon to tea is not good for sore throats because lemon is so acidic. Instead try honey.
■ Chia seeds are not proven to help lose weight.
■ Garlic can treat foot fungas, rub it on athlete’s foot fungus.
View the clip from the Dr Oz show here.
March 15th, 2011 | Blog | No Comments »
Did you know that the nominees who don’t take home a statuette still go home with a gift bag full of great goodies? This year, LaVigne Organic Skincare is excited to have three of our products in that bag!
- Vitamin C Serum: Brighten and smooth your skin’s appearance with this non-sticky serum that absorbs beautifully into the skin and leaves a glowing appearance. Supplies skin with vital antioxidants, reduces sun damage and hormonal acne breakouts, and helps eliminate fine lines
- Intensive Eye Crème: A powerful blend of natural extracts and emollients with more than 10 active, rejuvenating ingredients. Banish the tired look! Reduce puffiness and dark circles. Nourish the delicate skin around the eyes. Smooth appearance of fine lines
- Mayan Magic Lip Balm: Pamper your lips daily with this therapeutic grade lip balm, from everyday protection and hydration, to severe chapped lips and treatment of cold sores
LaVigne was in good company. This year’s bags were worth over $900 and included items such as a trio of Bonita’s Mixes, crystal earrings by Millianna, designer tights by Leg Luxury, a body mud pack by J-Holly, and pet-safe cleaning products by earthpawz inc.
This year’s nominees included Annette Benning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Williams, Javier Bardem, Amy Adams, Jeff Bridges, Helena Bonham Carter, and Mark Ruffalo. We hope they enjoy their LaVigne Organic Skincare products!
February 17th, 2011 | Blog | 1 Comment »
If you missed the recent episode of Dr Oz’s “Alternative Health All-Stars”, Dr. Oz shared a piece of information given to him by celebrity Dr Nicholas Perricone. (Source: http://www.ecanadanow.com)
Dr. Oz stated that DMAE Skin Cream is much better than plastic surgery for wrinkles and aging skin, and that by using this cream a person can repair skin that has lost its natural properties that protect the skin and also reduce the wrinkles caused by aging.
DMAE is a topical anti-inflammatory and when you put it on you will notice an instant change, you will see increased radiance, increased skin tone. Dr. Perricone said if he did half the face with DMAE right now, in twenty minutes your skin would be lifted on one side, the effects are not a gimmic.
However, adding that generally, this ingredient DMAE takes about 35 days to see results. Dr. Oz had a before and after picture of someone who used it for 35 days and she looked great and you could visibly see the results.
Click here to read about LaVigne Organic Skincare’s DMAE Advanced Firming Cream – a top-selling product in our line.
November 19th, 2010 | Blog, News | No Comments »
From http://gottheknack.blogspot.com/2010/11/look-younger-with-lavigne-organics.html
Aging is tough.
I noticed this morning when I turn my neck, the crease stays for quite awhile. There’s no way to exercise your neck! And despite not tossing and turning much last night, my skin looks dull and my eyes are puffy.
Sigh.
But there is help. LaVigne Organic Skincare, founded by President Linda Zaurrini (née LaVigne) is “dedicated to making natural products that both heal damaged skin and protect against the effects of day-to-day stresses from our environment. Each product is created to work effectively within our total skincare system or by itself.”
I love that you don’t have to buy a whole system in order to see results.
Also, the formula was created organically:
In 2002, while living in Mexico, Linda began looking into the healing secrets of the Mayans and visited with local experts to uncover the remarkable properties of Tepezcohuite.
She has chosen all of the ingredients, as well as what not to include (parabens) herself, so you get this handcrafted recipe that fights aging naturally.
I tried Plump & Firm Tri-Active Peptide Cream and was thrilled by how supple and bright my skin was after just one application!
I like that the cream is light, but absorbs immediately. You skin feels quenched and nourished right away. Oh, the scent is so pretty – light and floral. And no need to worry about feeling greasy with this beauty!
It works to repair your skin, while protecting it from further damage (free radicals, environment, etc.). You may even notice scars diminishing, lines disappearing. All of my wrinkles softened – even on my neck (be sure to use on your neck and decollete!). My eyes were less droopy and the bags under them were virtually gone.
I looked like I’d be on a one week cruise, when really I’d stay up until 2 a.m. writing until deadline.
Erase the years – and wrinkles – with LaVigne Organic Skincare.
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