Sherri Otcenasek

The colder weather of winter is here and the change in seasons affects our skin in many ways. After months in the sun and heat, many of us are experiencing dehydration and dryness from all the outdoor activities as well as the dryness of winter heating.

To help revive your skin and get ready for winter, consider a deep exfoliating facial. After exfoliation, the skin is able to accept nutrients that will help balance summer damage. Vitamin C is a great healing and brightening ingredient, ideal for nourishing over-exposed summer skin.

With the colder temperatures and dry heat, our skin has a hard time adjusting. Some may feel dry in the morning and oily by noon or have more breakouts. All are signs of “confused” skin. When the skin becomes dehydrated, the oil glands start to over-compensate which leads to many skin challenges.

Many people find that they need different skincare products depending on the time of year. The moisturizer that got you through summer may not be enough in the winter. A hydrating toner is a great way to supply the skin with more moisture. Masks and spot treatments can also address the need for extra care.

Have you heard about the Ultimate Facial?  This is a $150 service that is currently offered at a spa in California (using Arbonne products)…and I’m offering it to my clients and friends.

Arbonne is all about keeping your skin healthy and vibrant without using chemicals and animal by-products.   I promise you will love the way your face feels after the Ultimate Facial.  Invite a few of your friends over and offer them the luxury of an “Ultimate Facial”.  Your skin will thank you…and your friends will, too!

If you book and hold a workshop with three friends on one of the dates listed, I’ll give you a $25 Gift Certificate; plus you can earn free products, too!

Currently I have the following dates available:

Tuesday, Jan. 24^th
Wednesday, Jan. 25^th
Tuesday Jan. 31^st
Wednesday, Feb. 1^st

Thursday Feb. 9^th

You deserve it…your skin requires it!

Sherri-O

“Life is a great obstacle course, with bends and turns, wins and losses.  When you get to the high jump, always remember to throw your heart over the bar…the rest will follow.” ~Michele Leonard

Women flocked to the Hilton Hotel at Rialto Place in Melbourne to enjoy an English Garden luncheon hosted by the Women’s Center South Guild.  The entry way and ballroom were beautifully decorated transporting guests to the English countryside.  Guests enjoyed a fashion show, silent auction, raffle ticket drawings as well as an afternoon of socializing and catching up with old friends.

The other models and I enjoyed showing off the beautiful clothes and jewelry provided by Dillards.  It was a great event for a great cause.  Dr. Jenny Gessler shared stories of some of the women who had been assisted at the Women’s Center and reiterated the impact and service they provided.  It was so moving.  Stories like this is why one year ago I wrote a check that day and became a Partner…I wanted to make a difference and knew that I had gifts to share.

If you have a serving heart, I encourage you to join the Guild, I promise, whatever you give you will receive so much more in return.  We all know volunteers aren’t paid, not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless….and that’s how we feel about each and everyone of our members.

The Women’s Center South Guild provides support for women in their time of need.  Additionally, we are always welcoming new members who would like to give their support to help other women in need.  If you’re already a member, thank you…we appreciate your support.  You can continue to give, by sharing the Women’s Center mission with a friend and I hope that you will.  More than ever the Women’s Center needs your help.

If you would like more information on how you can open your heart for a worthy cause, send me an email for more information.

“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill

The Women’s Center South Guild is hosting an “English Garden” fall luncheon and fashion show Friday, September 16, 2011.  Fashions provided by Dillards will be modeled by guild members including yours truly.  This will be a fun event that supports a great cause.

The Women’s Center strives to address the needs of women by giving them a step up towards safe, healthy, self-sufficient lives.  It offers several programs that are designed to help women in specific situations.  Services include a counseling program, client services, transitional housing, victims services, and in 2006 the Center started its most recent program for displaced homemakers.

I became a Partner in 2010 after attending one of the Women’s Center Guild’s fundraising events.  I was so moved by the impact and support the Women’s Center provided to women and children in Brevard County I knew I wanted to help in any way I could.

Being a member of the Guild has been so rewarding.  I’ve met new friends, made a difference…and I’ve received so much more than I gave.  I encourage you to consider supporting the Women’s Center by joining the Guild.  Please call or email me and I will send you more information on how you can help.

Why volunteer, because ONE person can make a difference!

To learn more about how you can help the Women’s Center Guild, visit them on the web at http://www.womenscenterinbrevard.org/.

Today, more and more women are learning how beneficial it is to learn from other like-minded women as well as lend a helping hand to those who are just starting out.  Nancy Woodhull, the late USA Today editor once wrote, “do something to help another women every day”.  Professional, mature women in business who are leaders in their community are also worthy trusted friends of each other.  The process of actively reaching out to other women gives them a new perspective and a feeling of being part of a community much larger than just the worlds of their office and home.  Here are four ways that women can help each other achieve success.

1. Pay it Forward

Women who have worked hard and are successful can help other women to succeed too. If you see a woman in the business world who has potential take her under your wing and help out. Most women appreciate having a mentor to give them a boost in their professional life, and we can all help each other. A kind word of encouragement or praise, a helping hand in goal setting, and letting a person know you believe in them can make all the difference between success and failure for women making their way up the ladder.

2. Create a Positive Atmosphere

Women can be extremely good at creating a positive atmosphere when they wish.  A pleasant work atmosphere comes from building on the positive. Help each other and give everyone a chance. If you notice someone struggling, or feeling down find out what is going on and give them a boost. Invite others suggestions and ideas and listen with empathy.

3. Work Together

Women can be especially good at working together. When creative and intuitive minds work together amazing things can be achieved. Empathy, intuition and recognition of differing skills and attributes can all be utilized and combined when working toward a common goal. Women are great at multi-tasking and thinking outside the box. When these two things come together everyone has the opportunity to move forward.

4. Inspiration

Women in business understand that it is not always all about business. Women can inspire others by being good role models. If every woman could make it part of their daily ‘to do’ list to be inspired or inspire someone else, in however small a way, our lives would be so much richer.

We are all looking for a way to give our skin a more natural, younger look and feel, and there is no better way than through the use of Shea butter.

Although Shea butter can be used in foods and as a hair care product, its ability to condition and moisturize dry skin is unequalled. Extracted from the nuts of the Karite tree in West Africa, Shea butter contains natural moisturizers that very closely match the skin oils produced by the body. Shea butter is rich in vitamins A and E, which not only moisturize dry skin, but also act as a wrinkle reducer, as these vitamins help to restore elasticity to the skin. The vitamin F in Shea butter provides added protection from sun and wind damage.

Arbonne’s Shea Butter is one moisturizer that contains these great benefits.  In addition to healing dry skin, Shea butter contains natural properties that can treat sunburn, small insect bites, and certain skin allergies, often relieving the itch associated with skin conditions. Premium Shea butter has also been found to assist in the healing of small wounds, reducing the appearance of scars as well as stretch marks.

Whether you’re looking to moisturize and heal dry skin, expedite the healing of small wounds, or treat minor skin conditions, there is no substitute for 100% natural Shea butter.

It is extremely important to use good quality skin care products when caring for the needs of your infant or toddler’s delicate skin. Finding products that are specially formulated for infant skin care is most beneficial and there are many wonderful natural products available to meet the skin care needs of little ones.  Arbonne’s ABC Baby Care line of gentle hair and body wash makes bath-time fun and diaper rash cream spreads happy relief to sore skin and the sunscreen helps protect baby when playing outdoors.

An infant has extremely sensitive skin, so you will want to use a gentle, mild cleanser; their skin can dry out easily, so experts recommend using only small amounts of cleanser, preferably one that is hypoallergenic and fragrance-free.

Infants often develop rashes and skin irritations, so a good quality moisturizer is a must. Baby ointments and creams seem to work best on infants, as they provide a beneficial moisture barrier. Keeping diaper rash cream available is also a must for irritated skin in the diaper area.

Experts recommend talking to your pediatrician regarding sunscreen use in babies six months or younger. A good idea is to have hats and comfortable clothing available to cover an infant’s sensitive skin.

Good skin care should continue on with toddlers. A toddler’s skin is usually not quite as sensitive, but one must still watch for skin irritations. A good baby lotion works well for moisturizing skin; for extremely dry skin, continue with thicker creams.

For babies six months and up, a baby sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher needs to be applied liberally as directed.

Providing your baby with excellent skin care is the first step to a lifetime of healthy skin.

By using the proper hair care products you can achieve healthy and natural looking hair. Choose hair care products that do not contain alcohol as these have a tendency to dry out your hair. Another tip for using proper hair products is not to put it directly on your scalp as it will clog the pores.

The first step in determining which hair care products you need is to understand what type of hair you have. Is your hair dry, oily, curly, or straight? A moisture-infused shampoo would help dry hair have more volume, but it could make oily hair too oily. In choosing shampoos, be sure to pick the one that is right for your hair type. Once you know what type of hair you have and you choose the proper shampoo, you will then need to choose an appropriate hair conditioner. A hair conditioner can protect your hair from tangles leaving your hair conditioned and repaired from the numerous brushing and chemicals used on it. Women with curly or coarse hair should use it regularly.   However, someone with oily hair might not need it at all.

There are many different hair care products on the market to choose from.  One such shampoo and conditioner is Arbonne’s FC5 Daily Shampoo and Conditioner.  FC5 is made with fresh kiwi and carrot cells that combine to create soft, moisture-rich shine and helps maintain hair’s natural brilliance.

Choosing the proper hair care products is one of the most important things to do in order to keep your hair looking good. Take care of your hair and be sure to choose the proper hair care products. 

Your skin is the largest organ in your body. That is why it is highly important for people to take care of their skin. Your skin is actually designed to both absorb nutrients and release toxins.  Many people are very careful about what they put in their mouth but don’t consider the toxins they are putting on their skin every day.  It takes only 26 seconds for toxic ingredients in skincare to find their way into every organ of your body.  It is important for people to follow proper skin care routines every single day. It is also important for people to use skin products that are natural as well as healthy for your body inside and out. There are many different products that are available for those purposes on the market today such as Arbonne’s 30-Day Feeling Fit.

 If you ever want to get rid of impurities that have been absorbed into your skin, you can consider using  Arbonne’s Seasource Detox Spa when you need it. You must protect your skin carefully and choose the best products that are meant for your skin type. For over 30 years Arbonne has formulated botanically based skincare free of artificial dyes, fragrances, animal by-products and other chemicals that enter your body and affect your health.  Arbonne’s personal care products support a healthy lifestyle by reducing the number of toxins entering the body and reversing the damage caused by a poor diet.  Visit Arbonne’s shop today to learn more about these products.

Choosing the right cosmetics for your skin tone can seem overwhelming with the huge array of cosmetics available on the market today. The right ones for your skin tone will give you a healthy youthful look that appears natural. With a little knowledge of color you can choose the makeup that will enhance beauty and avoid costly mistakes.  In fact, Arbonne’s cosmetics are a collection of lightweight, beneficial formulas for gorgeous skin, eyes and lips.

Skin tone can be divided into two distinct groups, warm and cool. Warm skin tones have a yellow hue and look best in yellow, red and orange colors. Cool skin tones have a blue hue and look best in blue, green and purple colors. An easy way to determine whether you are warm or cool is to look at your skin under natural light while wearing white. Your skin will show undertones of either yellow or blue. If you’re not sure get a second opinion from a friend.

Once you’ve determined if you are warm or cool then begin looking for colors in those groups. Foundation is the most important make up to get correct. In order to get an invisible appearance the color needs to match your skin tone and color perfectly. Your other make up can be experimented with within your color group. Have fun with eye shadow, blush and lipstick colors and try before you buy when picking new makeup colors.

Armed with your skin tone color group and a little color knowledge you can be confident that you are choosing the right cosmetics for your skin tone.

Acne is a common problem that 90 percent of people will face in their lifetime. It can be quite embarrassing to have blemishes on one’s face or body, but fortunately there are quite a few things that a person can do to fight acne. The keys to fighting acne and skin blemishes are to practice a good skin care regime, eat a healthy diet and exercise.

The primary cause of acne is an overproduction of oil. Excess oil clogs the pores and causes pimples and blemishes to develop. One of the best ways to fight acne is to practice a good skin care regime. A person should wash his or her face twice a day to keep the pores clean. One should also consider using a good acne-fighting product, such as Arbonne’s  Clear Advantage.  Clear Advantage is clinically proven to reduce acne blemishes after only four weeks of use.

Health experts have not yet been able to identify the link between diet and acne. However, the key to having healthy skin is to have a healthy body. That is why one should eat a good diet that is filled with fruits, vegetables, protein and whole grains. Exercise can help fight acne in two ways. Stress can cause acne and exercise helps reduce stress. Additionally, the sweat produced during exercise can also help clear up the skin.

Acne is an extremely frustrating condition, but fortunately it can be managed by practicing good skin care, eating right and exercising.