The first place we start to show age is around our eyes. Because we become desperate, eye creams have become one of the most popular gimmicky cosmetic products advertised today.
The eyeball is actually surrounded by fat and a thin muscle holds the fat back into place. When the muscle weakens through age or genetics, the fat becomes “bags” under your eyes. These “fat bags” cannot be reduced by topical chemicals, skin care creams, or under eye rollers & massage. The best way to correct this problem is with a surgical procedure called a blepharoplasty, either through a skin incision made under the eyelashes or through an invisible incision made on the inside of the lower lid.
So, let’s talk about what we should do to slow down the aging process of our eyes. First, let’s not forget that our eyelid skin is thin and delicate. Both our epidermal (outer layer) and our dermal (inner alive layer) are equally delicate. Remember our goal in medical skincare is to decrease the dead outer layer and increase the alive inner layer. This reversal is what anti-aging skin care is all about.
With this understanding, it makes sense to apply your Academy by Candy Glycolic Crème-10 to your eyelids. But how? Simply, massage a small amount of crème over your entire face and neck and use the remaining bit both under and over your eyelids.
Voila. This will help tighten the area around your eyes.
I just saw a patient today who was so sad. She broke my heart. Her name was Ali and she was exhausted, frustrated, alone, and unhappy. Actually, I hate to say it, but she “looked a mess.”
Ali was a caretaker all her life. I don’t think she has ever done anything for herself. Her self-esteem is at 0. Not knowing which way to turn, she came to me for a complete consultation to discuss all of her options to make her look better and feel better.
We spent our time together beginning first with what bothered her the most about her appearance. We then discussed all options available today to improve those features. We talked about everything from invasive surgical procedures (such as a facelift or eye lift), non-invasive techniques (such as Venus Legacy and Zerona technology) for skin tightening and body contouring, and of course medical strength glycolic acid for facial skin rejuvenation.
Ali decided she was neither ready psychologically or financially to begin anything major. Fortunately, she was able to begin doing something for herself by using my Academy by Candy Medical Skin Care Products.
Just sending her home with a positive outlook on life was not only important to her, but to me as well. I have spent my life working with women like Ali. A little can improve so much. I’ve seen it happen over and over again. Her skin will no longer look gray and dull. Her fine lines will be gone and she will glow not only on the outside, but on the inside as well. Together, we will follow Ali’s life in upcoming articles.
This is seen in micro-dermabrasion or other so-called collagen stimulators. It is so temporary that once the initial swelling and/or puffiness is gone, so is the collagen. This usually happens within hours.
Our goal at Academy by Candy is to continue collagen and elastin regeneration far longer than simply a few hours.
With daily use of a properly formulated glycolic acid creme, this is possible.
Why do we want to stimulate collagen?
Remember, by the time we reach 30 we have lost about 50% of our collagen and elastin cells.
Loss of collagen = wrinkles.
Loss of elastin = sagging.
Scary isn’t it? Not any more.
Now, we have proven that Academy glycolic acid, with its small molecular size, can penetrate deep into the level of skin where your collagen and elastin cells are born. This is the basis of anti-aging skincare.
With Academy’s low pH, we are slapping them into reproduction.
You ignore looking in the mirror so you can avoid these feelings.
Have you ever wondered what you’re really looking at when you inspect your skin in a magnifying mirror?
SKIN.
Skin is the largest organ in your body.
But did you know that skin cells die in 30 days?
They don’t disappear. They stay there. And they are not pretty. They look ugly and old.
How do you get rid of dead skin? Exfoliation.
Exfoliating the dead layer of skin keeps you looking younger and healthier by exposing the beautiful alive layer hiding underneath the dead layer.
What’s the best way to always have glowing skin? To remove the dead layer? To bring your beautiful skin out of hiding?
Using a product that can exfoliate while boosting collagen.
Academy glycolic products are formulated to do just that. Glycolic acid exfoliates and stimulates. It’s two steps in one. Use Academy Glycolic Creme-10, Acne Control-10, or Hydro Light Plus-10 twice a day and they will gently remove the dead skin, preventing it from building up and insuring you’ll always have a healthy, youthful, live collagen layer.
I promise, when you look in the mirror, you’ll like what you see.
From an Academy customer: “I’ve been using Glycolic Creme-10 for over a year and have seen tremendous results. My face feels tighter and my fine lines have been shrinking. I use a small amount of the cream in strategic places of the face twice a day and then smooth it out all over the face before applying a moisturizer. I love that fact that the Glycolic Creme-10 is fragrance free and absolutely natural. It has been very effective for helping me look healthier and more youthful. I highly recommend Glycolic Crème 10 for a better looking skin. It definitely is working for me.”
I’ve been an entrepreneur for over 25 years. I started researching and developing Academy by Candy, my skin care line, in the 80s, and wow, things have changed over the years.
Computers. Cell phones. Smart Phones. Hair styles. Women’s roles at work and in society. Competition.
I have to adapt to every single change or my business is lost.
Candy Langan 15 years ago (look at those earrings!)
Combining my medical, creative, and business senses was no easy feat. But it has been the most rewarding journey, even with all of the challenges.
It would be ideal for me to have a 36-hour day. Since that’s impossible, I’ve learned along the way.
Here are 12 things I’ve learned that I hope can inspire the women entrepreneurs of today and of our future.
1. Surround yourself with knowledgeable and caring staff. You can’t do everything yourself, even though you want to and will try to.
2. Care for your customers. If I want my customers and patients to care about me and my business, I have to care for them and about them.
3. Be respectful and appreciative. So much more has come my way because of this.
4. Please and Thank You goes a long way.
5. Believe in what you’re doing. I must. And I refuse to con myself, much less anyone else.
6. Always be helping others. What I do, MUST, in some way, help others. Not be hurtful.
7. Always keep learning. I enjoy to learn so learning something new is exciting and rewarding for me.
8. Love what you do. It will be difficult to work if you don’t. I absolutely love what I do.
9. Learn what work/life balance means to you. One of the biggest learnings I’ve had over the years is about work-life balance. Creating a balance is extremely hard, especially for a woman. We wear so many hats in our personal lives: the hat of a wife, mother, grandmother, good friend, caretaker, daughter. Then we put on our professional hats: the hat of the creator, researcher, business woman, financier, sales woman, marketeer. We juggle, juggle, and juggle—with no time to spare. Create your own balance so you can live a life you love.
10. Rejection is never ideal. I still have difficulty with it. Take a deep breath and move on to the next.
11. Adapt to change. As a Registered Nurse, one of the biggest changes I’ve encountered is being hands off, literally. With technology growing leaps and bounds, people can now buy my products online without ever talking to me, let alone seeing me in person. I’m used to handling all of the care with my patients as skin care and medical procedures are very personal and hands on. My challenge is maintaining the close relationship I want and need with my customers in order to build the trust I’ve always had in the past. That’s why I encourage direct communication to me on my website and social media. I want to get to know everyone who uses my products. I want to answer any questions they may have. I want to know how they are feeling and if using Academy by Candy products helped them feel good about themselves. I want to know their stories so that at the end of the day, I am fulfilled by my work even more. Making someone else feel good makes you feel even better.
12. Believe in what you do. Be honest and forthright. Treat your employees and customers with courtesy and respect. Keep learning. Work hard, but do fulfilling work.
This is what I’ve learned in over 25 years. I love to help other women. I’m always available to talk to you. Tell me what your piece of business advice for women is in the comments.
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