“Coffee Talk” Is Caffeine Latest Anti-Aging Wonder?

by on Thursday, August 28th, 2014 with

COFFEE TALK

As Seen On NBC Seattle New Day Northwest, 8/28/14

Hey if you didn’t get the memo…August is National Coffee Month…better late than never. And with Seattle the birthplace of everyone’s favorite brew on-the-go…Starbucks, I didn’t want to miss out on our opportunity to salute what so many us agree puts a spring in our step every single day. But are you aware, that not only is drinking coffee good for you, but applying it topically has the ability to send our wrinkles running? So lets have a look-see at the newest and most effective brands to infuse caffeine into our hearts, souls and complexions!

Get These Caffeine Infused Products On Your Radars:

1. Keurig 2.0 Brewing System ($199.99) www.keurig.com

Starting this fall, everyone, especially coffee and tea lovers, will be able to get their hands on the brand-new Keurig 2.0 brewing system launching in stores. It’s the brand’s most advanced system yet, and the first Keurig brewer to brew not only a single cup BUT an entire 4 cup carafe! So you’re getting perfect high quality coffee and teas at the touch of a button. And what’s neat is all the beverage options you possess: 290 beverages from more than 50 brands…think Starbucks, Swiss Miss, Dunkin’ Donuts and Snapple to name a few. Plus if you head to their web site you’ll have the option to shop what’s called “Brewer Accents” available in a variety of colors as an accessory (Cherry & Green Apple are 2 examples). This allows you to further customize your 2.0 Brewer, take a peak. It’s such a cool gift for friends and family this holiday season, perfect for coffee and tea aficionados and those who love to entertain.

2. Magisto Phone App, FREE & Available at Apple IOS, Google Play Store & Amazon www.magisto.com

Turns everyday videos & photographs into personal mini movies you’ll want to watch again and again. These movies not only tell personal stories…they elicit an emotional response. Who’s your favorite Barista? Simply shoot a few seconds of video about how much appreciate your coffee crafter, snap a few pics of this person in action, other coffee shop regulars…then head to Magisto’s App on your phone and allow it to edit your media creating your movie with a polished look, timed out music and visual effects that make a great gift to let someone know, like your barista, they’re awesome. Once it’s all complete, you can post it on facebook and twitter for everyone to enjoy.

Vita Coco Cafe ($2.99) www.vitacoco.com OR Head To Target &/Or Walgreens

Vita Coco popular for their coconut water infused with potassium and electrolytes recently launched a new cafe collection with 3 yummy flavors: Cafe Latte, Mocha Latte and Vanilla Latte. It’s simply crafted with all natural Vita Coco Coconut Water, a strong shot of espresso and a splash of reduced fat milk. It’s healthy way to recharge and get a boost, minus the heavy ingredients.

4. Votre Vu Café Crème – Coffee Mask for the Face

($36 Normally BUT $18 If A Brand Ambassador!) www.votrevu.com

Small batched, hand crafted French organic skin care AND cosmetics
Real Coffee Robusta Seed Extract, ground extra fine helps to stabilize and firm the skin
Retinol palmitate is a gentler botanical form of rejuvenating retinol, vitamin A. Wonderful for exfoliation and stimulating skin’s renewal process plus it’s safe for super sensitive complexions.
Cafe Creme’s intoxicating and mouth watering aroma satisfies any coffee craving with a rich and smooth aroma and silky feel.
Great for those that cannot have caffeine anymore due to health reasons. Great for those that love the smell of coffee but cannot stand the taste. Great for both sexes from teens to seniors…so a perfect present to stock up several Café Crèmes in your gift closet before the holidays hit.

5. Hydroxatone Instant Lift Pads ($40) www.ulta.com

In just 20 minutes, the wrinkle diminishing pads offer an immediate youth-boost and hyper stimulates the anti-aging process for long-term benefits while green tea provides powerful antioxidant power. Plus it’s anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce swelling. Ideal for use in any area that needs a lift, including crow’s feet, laugh lines and forehead wrinkles.

6. Mio Skin Care (Range $22 – $56) www.mioskincare.com

Mio takes cellulite and improving the appearance of bodies very seriously! What I love is they created an entire collection of body care products that harness caffeine in a number of interesting, results oriented ways to help minimize the appearance of cellulite and aging skin.

Mio QuickStart exhilarating shower gel…Wake up happy. This cleanses deeply with skin-safe coconut-derived cleansers, super-hydrating – won’t strip skin, brightens skin and relieves swelling and puffiness Caffeine derived from Guarana, the ultimate natural stimulant to pep you up for a great day ahead.
Mio Shrink to Fit cellulite smoother…Because lipo sucks. Reduces appearance of cellulite. Tightens and firms to reduce dimpling and work to smooth orange peel effect. Caffine and Coffee Arabica Oil kick start circulation, and give flab fighting effect to the skin.
Mio Get Waisted sculpting body shaper…Rehab for your abs. Firms and tons skin so it feels taut. Helps eliminate puffiness for a flatter tummy. Pharm grade caffeine know for helping boost circulation and firming effect

7. Pixi By Petra, Crayon Combo Eye Shadow Pencil “Wide Awake” ($18)

www.pixibeauty.com OR Shop For Crayon Combos At Target Stores

LOVE this multi-use, double-ended eye pencil to create a wide awake look even if you haven’t had you morning cup of Joe yet. It effortlessly awakens, enhances or smokes up your gaze w/these longwearing, waterproof pencils. Super-smooth, can be used on inner rim and has a rich color payoff. Blends easy for a soft focus finish. Caffeine gives an energizing effect.

8. Pantene Age Defy Advanced Thickening Treatment ($19.99) www.pantene.com This treatment, that works on color treated hair too, contains a precise blend of Caffeine, Niacinamide and Panthenol that address aging hair’s decreasing diameter and increasing damage. It’s a hair thickener designed specifically for women with thinning hair and has been shown to increase the diameter of existing hair fibers! It’s as if 6,500 hair fibers have been added to the head. After one month of use, hair becomes less brittle and more manageable.