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Sat Jan 10, 2009 3:41 pm |
I've just read the long explanation by Dr.H on the 302 thread re alternating products. As a 302 user it convinced me to cut back my facial brushing to 2, maybe 3 times wk.
Think for me, daily brushing in winter, perhaps any time, is too much. Yes, the daily brushing really feels good, but am now persuaded I should give MGC (my glorious complexion - ) an opportunity to recover from this daily ritual, much as we have learned about everything.
Too much of a good thing can suddenly become a very bad thing. |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:04 pm |
LouLou, I am rather memory-challenged and have trouble remembering which day for which set of exercises.... Is it OK for me to do both sets of exercises (Day 1 and Day 2) on the same day and then skip a day? |
_________________ ✪ My go-to products: MyFawnie.BigCartel.com ✪ |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:26 pm |
Hi Fawnie, I think Lou Lou said it was fine to do both sets on the same day. I'm sure it's fine to skip a day.
If it works you can do two days in a row and then skip a day too... I don't think there are rigid rules.
She breaks them out into two separate days so your face doesn't undergo stress and there's the time factor also. I have done both on some days and I've even done Flex Effect the same day as one of Lou Lou's set of five. I'm not real worried about the face stress - unless I have something big coming up. Then I give it a day or two rest beforehand. |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 5:40 pm |
EUREKA!! I finally found a video that shows massage, complete with pinching + all ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um5KxWUMGyo&feature=PlayList&p=DD1DC6912FAA4940&playnext=1&index=9 |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:01 pm |
Loulou we really need a video on you doing a good massage Pretty please!!!!!!
Kassy, I think this video is exactly what we needed to determine intensity of massage. Everyone probably uses their own techniques but knowing the intensity is important. I am more intense and aggressive in my massage. I am curious how everyone else is with their massage. Please take a moment and view the clip Kassy found and let us know if this intensity is about right,less,or more than you use with your massage. Great research Kassy, maybe those of us that need visuals will get figure it out now.
Toby |
_________________ female,"50 something" medium to thick normal skin, no wrinkles,Lightstim,Easy Eye Solutions,Green Smoothies,Ageless Secret Gold, Pico Toner,Beautiful Image |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 6:44 pm |
the video is great.....although i wish someone wud give me a massage like that then me doing it myself ![Wink](images/smiles/wink.gif) |
_________________ age 33 .. skin dry with odd breakout now and then. skin color best i can describe is golden brown..tans easily |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:00 pm |
I have been doing flex-away for about three weeks and doing it 2 -3 times a day ranging between 250 and 300 reps. If anything, I think I look worse... I am also doing a few other facial exercises I have found on-line for free. What is a reasonable time to wait to see results - 3 months? It is frustrating when I hear of others seeing results in such a short time. |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:07 pm |
Toby wrote: |
... Please take a moment and view the clip Kassy found and let us know if this intensity is about right,less,or more than you use with your massage |
I use more intensity and spend less time. I do not pat, and mostly pinch. |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:20 pm |
Yee Haw Kassy! That is a great video!! I used my castor oil to do it and kind of knocked out the OCM at the same time. It felt SOOOOOOOOO incredibly good! Thanks for posting! |
_________________ Vehicle is a 1952 scratch and dent model....olive-ish, dry skin, long curly gray hair. Staples: Tazorac, 2mm Dermaroller, Anti Aging Light Stim, Devita Sunscreens, homemade C serums, some positive affirmations and whatever else it takes! Kicking and screaming the whole way... |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 7:59 pm |
slh wrote: |
I have been doing flex-away for about three weeks and doing it 2 -3 times a day ranging between 250 and 300 reps. If anything, I think I look worse... I am also doing a few other facial exercises I have found on-line for free. What is a reasonable time to wait to see results - 3 months? It is frustrating when I hear of others seeing results in such a short time. |
Hi, and welcome to EDS!
This thread is for Ageless, which is VERY different than Flex-Away.
I aw results at one month...others take longer. I am hoping to really see great results in 6 months, though I am seeing new changes every month.
I suspect that your problem is overdoing it though...too much exercise with no break for recovery will cause you to look tired, etc. Try cutting the number of times you are doing it, or switch to every other day.
Here is the thread for general facial exercise questions...it is over on the skincare forum (this is the tools forum) and covers all facial exercise brands. I will cross-post this answer for you there so that more Flex-Away users can answer you.
http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=17697 |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:00 pm |
fawnie wrote: |
LouLou, I am rather memory-challenged and have trouble remembering which day for which set of exercises.... Is it OK for me to do both sets of exercises (Day 1 and Day 2) on the same day and then skip a day? |
Fawnie, LL advised me that I could do that if I wanted to do so. |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:08 pm |
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Loulou we really need a video on you doing a good massage Pretty please!!!!!! |
Can I just say that we seem to request quite a lot from LouLou for the big price we paid of $10? JMHO.
I am betting that she is quickly seeing exactly why Flex Effect (professional videos and dedicated forum support) is $70. ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:21 pm |
Thanks Bethany for answering and letting me know I was in the wrong section! You might be right and maybe I am overdoing it. Sometimes less is more. |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:35 pm |
bethany wrote: |
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Loulou we really need a video on you doing a good massage Pretty please!!!!!! |
Can I just say that we seem to request quite a lot from LouLou for the big price we paid of $10? JMHO.
I am betting that she is quickly seeing exactly why Flex Effect (professional videos and dedicated forum support) is $70. ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
Yes I totally agree with you Bethany. The only reason I mentioned it was it has come up before and said she would.
Lou, when you wake up in the morning in the UK and read all of this no pressure here. We just like to see your pretty face and those GREAT cheeks
Toby |
_________________ female,"50 something" medium to thick normal skin, no wrinkles,Lightstim,Easy Eye Solutions,Green Smoothies,Ageless Secret Gold, Pico Toner,Beautiful Image |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 8:37 pm |
bethany wrote: |
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Loulou we really need a video on you doing a good massage Pretty please!!!!!! |
Can I just say that we seem to request quite a lot from LouLou for the big price we paid of $10? JMHO.
I am betting that she is quickly seeing exactly why Flex Effect (professional videos and indedicated forum support) is $70. ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
Yes, I surely agree. |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 9:53 pm |
Toby wrote: |
bethany wrote: |
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Loulou we really need a video on you doing a good massage Pretty please!!!!!! |
Can I just say that we seem to request quite a lot from LouLou for the big price we paid of $10? JMHO.
I am betting that she is quickly seeing exactly why Flex Effect (professional videos and dedicated forum support) is $70. ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
Yes I totally agree with you Bethany. The only reason I mentioned it was it has come up before and said she would.
Lou, when you wake up in the morning in the UK and read all of this no pressure here. We just like to see your pretty face and those GREAT cheeks
Toby |
And just want to add that what I said in the beginning of the thread still goes, and I would be more than happy to cough up another $10 bucks for a video ...
LouLou spoiled us when she said a few pages ago she "was working on it"... |
_________________ ♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 10:15 pm |
I agree with Bethany, Kassy, sister & Co.
I would not mind nor hesitate to pay for a video.
Loulou - thanks for a great program and help! |
_________________ Early 50s, Skin: combin.,semi-sensitive, fair with occasional breakouts, some old acne scars, freckles, under-eye wrinkles; Redhead with hazel eyes |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:27 pm |
sigma wrote: |
I agree with Bethany, Kassy, sister & Co.
I would not mind nor hesitate to pay for a video.
Loulou - thanks for a great program and help! |
........IF the butt exercise is included too! ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
_________________ ✪ My go-to products: MyFawnie.BigCartel.com ✪ |
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Sat Jan 10, 2009 11:27 pm |
This was a fabulous video..THANKS!!! |
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Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:40 am |
fawnie wrote: |
sigma wrote: |
I agree with Bethany, Kassy, sister & Co.
I would not mind nor hesitate to pay for a video.
Loulou - thanks for a great program and help! |
........IF the butt exercise is included too! ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
ROFLMAO!!
Wait till poor LL see's all this when she logs in... ![](images/smiles/119.gif) |
_________________ ♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:45 am |
bethany wrote: |
This was a fabulous video..THANKS!!! |
I'm glad it was helpful!
I can't tell you how many days I searched for just the right video..(At least my perception of what was right.. )
I am so bloody thick with the written word it's a sin, but show me a video once, and I'm good to go. |
_________________ ♥I'm flattered by all the lovely PM's, but I don't get here much these days. Please don't be afraid to post your quearies to other DIY members who will be glad to help you (or sell you their wares..lol) Still happy with LED, dermarolling and a DIY antioxidant regime. Peace & Hugs to all.♥ |
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Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:47 am |
Yay! She's goooooood! ![Very Happy](images/smiles/biggrin.gif) |
_________________ Founder of the Ageless program: www.Agelessifyoudare.org. |
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Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:49 am |
deelighted wrote: |
bethany wrote: |
deelighted wrote: |
I just purchased the download version of the book, and am excited to start the program tonight.
I started reading the thread, and within the first few pages, I was hooked.
If I can get similar results as those of you who have posted your results and your pics, I will be one happy camper! |
And it is way easier than dermarolling. ![Smile](images/smiles/smile.gif) |
I am hoping that a combination of the two will improve my skin and the muscle underneath it. It's all part of my plan to do my own makeover. ![Very Happy](images/smiles/biggrin.gif) |
Hi Deelighted... good for you, doing your own makeover! Thanks for buying my book... I've just bought the dermaroller too, although have been doing the exercises for some time! ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
_________________ Founder of the Ageless program: www.Agelessifyoudare.org. |
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Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:54 am |
coosi wrote: |
From Lurking to Lemming
Downloaded the book, yanked my face around quite strenuously the last 2 days.
The logic appeals to me, certainly hope it works, seems like it should?
Not too clear yet on the massage, although my face feels a little traumatized just from the exercises
I really want a glimpse of my old plumper, higher cheekbones back. And just about anything would be an improvement over my saggy, wrinkled eyelids..
So, thanks for a wonderfully optimistic thread, and a minimal hit to the pocketbook
Keep those stories rolling ("Rawhide")... ![Arrow](images/smiles/arrow.gif) |
Thanks for buying my book, Coosi
One good thing about facial exercise is that it does bring back your own face... people from your school start to recognise you at parties! Looking forward to you finding your shapely cheekbones again! ![Very Happy](images/smiles/biggrin.gif) |
_________________ Founder of the Ageless program: www.Agelessifyoudare.org. |
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Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:05 am |
Kassy_A wrote: |
fawnie wrote: |
sigma wrote: |
I agree with Bethany, Kassy, sister & Co.
I would not mind nor hesitate to pay for a video.
Loulou - thanks for a great program and help! |
........IF the butt exercise is included too! ![Laughing](images/smiles/lol.gif) |
ROFLMAO!!
Wait till poor LL see's all this when she logs in... ![](images/smiles/119.gif) |
Kassy!
Oh gosh, I'm sorry everyone, I'm running late with everything. My Christmas decorations are still up! Tomorrow I'm having surgery on my nose so unless I manage it today I'm not going to get anything done for a couple of weeks. If I don't, the facial massage lady in Kassy's vid is spot-on, and it won't hurt to leave the occasional exercises for a bit.
I have a very old vid of the butt exercises that I made for a friend a couple of years ago. If I don't make another one today I'll put that one on the photobucket site for a while, but I am beyond scruffy on it and never intended anyone but my very understanding friend to see it ![Neutral](images/smiles/neutral.gif) |
_________________ Founder of the Ageless program: www.Agelessifyoudare.org. |
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