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How Microcurrent Energizes Your Skin for a Firmer, Healthier Glow

Think of your skin like a garden, and fibroblasts are the seeds that grow its foundation. These tiny powerhouses produce collagen and elastin—the building blocks that keep your skin firm, smooth, and resilient. But just like plants need sunlight and water to thrive, your fibroblasts need energy and hydration to do their job well. That’s where microcurrent comes in!

✨ Microcurrent is like a gentle electric “watering can” for your skin. It sends tiny electrical pulses that wake up fibroblasts, giving them the energy they need to build stronger, firmer skin while also stimulating hydration from within.

How It Works:

🌟 Charges Your Skin’s Battery (ATP Production) – Just like your phone needs charging, your skin cells need energy! Microcurrent boosts ATP (cellular fuel), which fibroblasts use to repair and rebuild collagen and elastin. Plus, ATP production naturally creates metabolic water—a form of hydration your cells produce during energy production. This helps keep your skin cells plump and functioning optimally from the inside out!

📢 Helps Fibroblasts Stay Active & Responsive – Fibroblasts work best when they receive the right signals. Microcurrent helps improve cellular communication, ensuring these skin-repairing cells stay active and responsive, leading to stronger, healthier skin.

💧 Enhances Nutrient Absorption & Hydration – Microcurrent helps fibroblasts work more efficiently, so they can better absorb the oxygen and nutrients naturally delivered by circulation. Since ATP also produces metabolic water, microcurrent supports hydration at a deeper level. Pairing this with hydrating serums like Viktoria DeAnn Pepti HA, and Viktoria DeAnn’s Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid locks in moisture externally while boosting hydration from within. For an extra hydration boost, the Pepti Nano Mask increases skin hydration by up to 72% in just 20 minutes, leaving the skin plump, dewy, and refreshed.

🚰 Supports Detoxification & Lymphatic Flow – Microcurrent gently stimulates the lymphatic system, helping reduce puffiness and assisting in waste removal for clearer, healthier skin.

💡 For even better results, I combine microcurrent with bioactive peptides like Pepti-Lift (firming and tightening), Pepti-ProCol (collagen boost), Pepti-Elastin (skin flexibility), and Pepti-Tone (relaxing fine lines). It’s like giving your skin the perfect mix of sunshine, water, and nutrients for a beautiful, youthful bloom!

Is Microcurrent Right for You?

If you want a non-invasive way to lift, tone, and refresh your skin—this is it!

🌿 Let’s wake up your fibroblasts and give your skin the boost it deserves! Schedule your appointment today!

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What is a Melanocyte?

I’m finding the Melanocyte incredibly interesting to study in my Florence Barrett-Hill online course. I’ll share some of what I’m learning 🙂

“Cyte” means “Cell”

“Melanin” is the name of the pigment produced by this cell.

This is our pigment-producing cell, and our 5th line of barrier defense. The melanocyte resembles an octopus with long tentacles known as dendrites. It is responsible for 30-36 keratinocyte cells. “The density of active melanocyte is reduced by 10 to 20% every ten years from the age of 35 onward and that there is no stem cell resource of melanocytes.”

The structural Phototypes 4,5,6 have longer dendrites and reach higher into the Spinosum layer allowing the deposit of melanin closer to the surface. This allows for earlier UVR protection. The Spinosum layer is the thickest layer of our skin.

Phototypes 1,2,3 have shorter dendrites that are more lateral, reaching outward rather than upward. Therefore, less UVR protection due to the lower placement of melanin in the spinosum layer.

Phototypes is the term Florence Barrett-Hill coined. “Understanding how skin responds to UVR exposure has high priority in the skin treatment professions today, as is the correct terminology that enables us all to communicate at one level. To clarify and avoid misunderstanding I suggest that the term Phototype Scale becomes the standard reference as a way to classify the typical response of different colours of skin to ultraviolet exposure.”

CorrrectHP is our “go-to” for pigment correction. For optimal results, include Medium or Ultra Rejuvenator, always beginning with Mild or Medium before introducing Ultra.

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pepti LIFT

WHY IS Pepti Lift So Important?

Pepti LIFT enhances the efficacy of communication between the Keratinocytes by creating tighter junctions between the cells. These junctions are called Desmosomes. The Stratum Spinosom Layer, the thickest layer of the Epidermis, is named after the tiny prickle like threads that are part of the Desmosome and play an essential role in epidermal strength and cell adhesion. You will most likely feel this peptide working as the tightening of the Desmones is occurring.

The Keratinocyte communicates with all the cells of the Epidermis. These include the Melanocyte, which is responsible for color. Langerhans, responsible for immune defense, and in particular, for capturing allergens. Merkel cells, originating from nerve cells, and are responsible for the sense of touch. And in the Dermis, the Keratinocyte communicates with the Fibroblast cell responsible for synthesizing Collagen, Elastin, and Glycosaminoglycans.

The texture of our skin is dependent upon the Keratinocyte’s ability to communicate.

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Viktoria Deann pepti Hyaluronic

I thought you may like to know a bit about peptiHyaluronic. It is a favorite of mine and a best seller!

All of our cells have peptides that are naturally occurring in our bodies. Peptides have different functions, such as messaging and signaling cells to perform a specific response.

Our dermis has Fibroblast Cells. Fibroblast Cells are responsible for producing collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans (GAG’s). GAG’s are a fluid our collagen and elastin fibers bathe in, with Hyaluronic being more than 50% of this fluid. HA has the capability of attracting and holding up to 1000 times its weight in water!

GAG’s are essential for healthy fibers, as well as providing the transport system of vital nutrients to and from your cells. This fluid is made up of mostly hyaluronic (HA). As we age, our HA production decreases 1% – 1.5 % a year from age 25. By age 50, we have at least 25% less HA available to our cells.

Pepti-Hyaluronic contains a peptide which supports the natural production of hyaluronic acid deep within the skin (dermis), bringing back the hydration levels of your youth, naturally. What this means is that your own fibroblasts cells are messaged to amp up the production, naturally stimulating your cells to create more HA! Remarkable!

HA is necessary for healthy, hydrated skin.

Please Note: This is NOT a Hyaluronic Serum. Topically applied HA sits on the top of your skin and can dehydrate you.

If you’d like to order a bottle of VDA Pepti Hyaluronic, please email me or call! Viktoria Deann Cosmeceutical Peptides is an award-winning, bioavailable Peptide line, delivering optimal results and healthy for your body!

Creating Happiness Within Through Beautiful Skin ~ Shari Rinaldi-Braund

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Hyaluronic. What is it? Why is it important?

Is your skin lacking the hydration and plumpness Hyaluronic creates?

Are you applying moisturizer hoping to achieve a hydrated, plump skin?

Let’s empower your cells to produce the Hyaluronic they use to with

Viktoria Deann Pepti-Hyaluronic!https://skincaringservices.com/viktoria-deann/

PEPTI-Hyaluronic

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has traditionally been incorporated cosmetically as a hydrophobic (water-loving) ingredient to diminish trans-epidermal moisture loss. It attracts and holds 1000 times its weight in water. However, HA is a large molecule and unable to penetrate past the outer layer of skin, hydrating only the outer layer.

Hyaluronic acid is a constituent of the extracellular matrix found deeper in the skin (dermis), past the outer layer (epidermis). It is vital for transporting nutrients and for intercellular communication. It also keeps our collagen and elastin fibers supple and pliable, making our skin plump.

Youthful skin is hydrated due to the large amounts of hyaluronic acid in the dermis.

With age, our skin produces less amounts of Hyaluronic acid naturally, leaving the skin dehydrated. In fact, beginning around age 25, HA production diminishes each year by 1 to 1.5%. By age 50, HA production has been reduced by 25% or more! Add in our dry winter air and BAM!

This can be challenging and frustrating to transform.

ENTER Viktoria Deann Pepti-Hyaluronic

Pepti-Hyaluronic contains a peptide which supports the natural production of hyaluronic acid deep within the skin (dermis), bringing back the hydration levels of your youth, naturally. What this means is that your own cells (fibroblasts and keratinocytes) are messaged to amp up the production, naturally stimulating your cells to create more HA! Remarkable!

This is a personal FAVORITE. With water, propanediol (humectant), and glycerine (humectant & emollient) being the first three ingredients, your skin receives a luxurious drink of water along with the hyaluronic stimulating peptide.

A simple, effective home care program incorporating Pepti-Hyaluronic:

A Viktoria Deann pH balanced cleanser. Pepti-Hyaluronic. Rejuvenator.

Simple. Easy. Affordable.

Contact me for more info ~ I have peptides for a wide range of skin types and conditions.

Buy locally from someone you trust ~ Excellent customer service. High Quality. Available for your questions.

I am available for phone consultations with your family and friends, and will ship products, so please refer! Making someones skin healthy is my mission!

Be Well ~ Live Healthy,

Shari Rinaldi-Braund, LE

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Fractionated Coconut Oil ~ What is it?

I wrote this piece for a private Viktoria Deann fb page and thought you would enjoy reading this too ~ I have been a Rep with VDA since Dec 2017 and am extremely impressed with the transformation of skin conditions with our line.

Ingredient Highlight ~ Fractionated Coconut Oil

Merriam-Webster: Fractionated
1) to separate (a mixture) into different portions especially by a fractional process
2) to divide or break up

 

What is Fractionated Coconut Oil

In a nutshell (chuckle) ~ It is the liquid version of virgin coconut oil. The fatty acids that make coconut oil solid at room temperature have been removed, extending the shelf life and creating a form usable in skincare formulations. It is clear, tasteless, and odorless. Personally, I have never tasted or smelled it, however, I have seen it in our Natural Grocers and wondered “WHY is it liquid?”… Now we will all know why ~

How is it fractionated?

The white meat of a young coconut is removed and the oil is separated out by being heated, pressed or chemically extracted. Our source is pressed. There are 8 fatty acids (FA) in coconut oil, with lauric acid being the predominant FA at 49% or more (*9), and the one most responsible for it solidifying at room temperature. Fractionation separates out the longer chain fatty acids ~ these are the FA’s that have a higher boiling point and responsible for the coconut oil being solid at room temperature. Caprylic and capric acids now become the main FA’s and are considered medium chain saturated fatty acids, along with Myristic and Palmitic FA’s. The amount of carbon atoms and how it is absorbed by the body determines if a FA is a long, medium or short chain FA. Fatty Acids were categorized in 1982 by Bach and Babayan into 3 groups after an extensive review of the physiological effects they exert in the body. These groups are: short (<6C), medium (6-12C) and long (>12) chain fatty acids. (*5) The longer the chain, the higher the melting point, the longer it stays solid. The “C” represents carbon atoms. Removing these, or fractionating them out, creates the liquid version.

Benefits and Why we have it in our formula:

-The capric, caprylic, myristic and palmitic acids all retain their highly-moisturizing capabilities, trapping water deep within the tissues, assisting the skin’s ability to repair a damaged skin barrier and/or keeping the barrier healthy. -It is rich in Vitamins A, C, and E, helping to maintain a tighter, firmer appearance.

-Fractionated coconut oil is oil soluble, making it the perfect carrier oil(*7).

-It is also extremely light, non-greasy, absorbs quickly, non-pore clogging, and a disinfectant making it an excellent choice for acne and acne prone skin (the pore clogging longer chain FA’s are removed) and soothes inflammation.

-It also treats skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, diaper rash, chapped lips, and dry skin.
(*8)

InJoy soft, smooth, hydrated skin with Fractionated coconut oil…. and, no worries, you won’t smell like a coconut ~ (wink) A win~win

Viktoria Deann Products with Fractionated Coconut Oil:
Rejuvenator ~ Mild, Medium and Ultra

If you would like to order any of my Viktoria Deann Cosmeceutical Peptides, please email me:  [email protected]      I’m happy to have a phone consultation and create a personalize homecare program specific to your needs.

Thank You, to the following Resources. I learned a great deal 🙂
*1 Paula’s Choice
*2 Anne Marie Skin Care
*3 Healthline.com
*4 naturepacific
*5 nutrition myth busters
*6 wikipedia coconut oil
*7 coconutoilfacts.org
*8 artnaturals.com
*9 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5044790/
*10 Carrington Reavis Farms

*11 EWG (rates a 1)

With Skin Caring Love,

Shari Rinaldi-Braund, LE

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A Super Antioxidant Smoothie by Dr Funk

I recently had my first 3D Mammogram last month. This ignited an interest in keeping my breasts healthy.

While sharing with my parents that I had my 3D mammogram, my mom mentioned she had just heard of this smoothie recipe created by Dr. Funk, Angelina Jolie’s doctor.

This loaded smoothie recipe comes from Dr. Funk’s new book, BREASTS, The Owner’s Manual

I am sharing this with you today since we all need to be concerned with our breast health and I care about you. It does not matter if we are female or male, we were all born with them.
Some are just larger than others!

1 1/2 cups Almond or Soy Milk. (I recently heard that no more than 2-3 oz Soy Milk per/day for it to be medicinal in quality)
1 TBSP Amla (I found this in tablet form at the Natural Grocers)
1/4 TSP Turmeric/Curcumin powder OR 1/4 ” fresh Turmeric Root
1/4 TSP Black Pepper (activates Turmeric/Curcumin)
1 TBSP Flaxseed. (Omega 3 Fatty Acids and it pulls estrogenic toxins out of the body)
1/4 Cup Inner Fillet Aloe Vera Gel. (Gel. Not juice or water, only Inner Filet)
2 OZ Brewed Green Tea OR 1 TSP Matcha Powder or cut a bag of Green Tea open and empty contents
1 TSP Cinnamon
1 Dried Date
1 Small Frozen Banana
2 PACKED CUPS of dark leafy greens like spinach, kale or collard greens.
2 CUPS BERRIES like Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Boysenberries, Strawberries. Use frozen to make it frothier. Can break the routine by using peach, pear, mango.

1) Combine all ingredients in a 500-watt high-quality blender to mash through frozen antioxidants and mix all the flavors.
2) If you can, drink over 20 minutes through a straw to avoid tooth enamel damage.
3) Do a simple water rinse for your teeth – NO brushing for an hour.

To mix things up, you can add vanilla, fresh mint leaves, fresh basil leaves, lime juice, lemon juice, fresh ginger root, cayenne pepper, 1-2 drops clove oil.

ALT: Use 1 cup berries + 1 Cup less expensive fruit such as sliced apples or oranges.

Dr. Kristi Funk’s new book, BREAST’S, The Owner’s Manual, will be released this spring. Here is the direct link to this recipe and more info on her new book

I hope you enjoy this huge dose of breast health!

Live passionately,
Shari Rinaldi-Braund, LE

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A Heartfelt Letter To My Customers

Dear_____
During my Wisdom Course Weekend, I got really clear on my business commitments to you. This was an interesting process and I am sharing a bit about how I arrived at these commitments. This is important to me to share with you.

You probably know skin care is my passion. What I found out this weekend is what I do reaches beyond the skin, it reaches deeply into ones very core and can be life transforming.

I had the belief that what I have to offer seems insignificant to others. After all, what does a facial or skin care products have to do with “quality of life”?

While I was at the microphone sharing my disempowering belief that “what I do seems insignificant, especially compared to ending world hunger or other large-scale commitments” a client of mine in our course, raised his hand, asked if he could share something and came up and joined me.

What he had to say brought tears to all of our eyes: “Shari, what you do has changed my life. I have had acne skin for most of my adult life and am on TV often. This was always uncomfortable for me and I have been trying to rid my skin of my acne for years. My confidence and self-esteem were low, especially when on TV. During our first Wisdom weekend, you sat next to me. I asked you what you’re up to in life and you said you’re an Esthetician. You looked at my skin and told me you could help me. I told you that if you could help me to clear up my skin and this was all I got out of the Wisdom Course, I would be very happy! LOOK at me! My skin is mostly cleared up. I get compliments often AND I have confidence! You have given me my confidence back!”

WOW! Really??? I made this kind of a difference in this persons life???

As I’m writing this, tears are welling up in my eyes. What I do is significant! I do make a difference in peoples life. What I do is bigger than me –

So, what commitments did I generate for you during this weekend?

1) I want to make Taking Care Of Yourself Fun.

2) I want to Inspire your inner Happiness and Confidence through beautiful skin

3) I will continue Providing Quality Nourishing, Holistic, Clean, Results-Oriented Products and Services

4) I will continue seeking out and bringing in new holistic products/services that are beneficial for you

5) I will Always do my Very Best for you!

I’d love hearing from you.

Please share:
– Topics of interest so I can write weekly newsletters or do a video that speaks to these interests
– Products, services or devices you’d like me to bring in that you find amazing
– Anything else you think will benefit our community

YOU are the reason I am here, WHY I continue educating myself, and WHY my passion grows.

WE are a TEAM! Without you, I am only I. WE is so much better ))

With love, gratitude, and passion,
Shari

PS. Sharing is Caring! Share this email with others who want pretty skin knowing that inner growth comes for this. Thank you for sharing me with those you care about. xo

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Algae Extract in Aliven Gele’: Dunaleila Salina

Why We Have Algae Extract in Aliven Gele’

A very important reason for using micro current on our clients’ skin is for stimulating ATP or adenosine triphosphate.

ATP is manufactured in the cells mitochondria. The mitochondria are the energy source of all cells. ATP is the fuel to all of life’s activities..

Our algae extract in Aliven Gele’ significantly increases ATP production in mitochondria by up to 40% without the use of micro current. Add in micro current with Aliven Gele’ and you are significantly energizing your clients’ skin.

A Few Key Facts about Dunaleila Salina

favicon Highly purified extract from the powerful microalgae
Dunaliella salina
favicon Protects mitochondria against oxidative stress and_IMG1904
activates them with a nutrient cocktail of amino acids,
minerals, & carbohydrates
favicon Significantly increases ATP production in mitochondria
by up to 40%
favicon 9 out of 10 users showed an improvement in skin
luminosity in dermatological tests
favicon 4- to 5-day acceleration of epithelial renewal due to
improved cell turnover – for fresh looking skin
favicon 80% of users showed a visible improvement in skin
brightness in dermatological tests
favicon Excellent acceptance among users, with a significant
improvement in skin complexion
favicon Skin energizing formulations to visibly improve skin luminosity
favicon Perfect radiance enhancer
favicon Protective day care for fresher and radiant looking skin

A great question / comment I’ve gotten on FB about algae:

I’ve heard algae clogs pores and is not safe for acne, is this true with
Aliven Gele’?
faviconAnswer:
Algae extracts deemed as pore-clogging are those that are mucilage, as seaweed in general naturally are.

Our algae is a highly purified fresh water blue algae extract of Dunaleila Salina with a very tiny molecular structure that is ‘water-like and would not be pore clogging at all. With its tiny molecular structure, it is easily absorbed into the skin.

When seaweed and algae are comedogenic it’s primarily when someone has an “iodine allergy” that a problem occurs. If someone has an iodine allergy (unbeknownst to them) and they use products containing seaweed/algae it can cause significant breakouts with pustules, inflammation and deep cyst like lesions at times.

This is why they say if someone has acne to stay away from seaweeds and algae’s. It’s cautionary, not because it will make it worse but if they are “allergic” to iodine (which is high in seaweed and algae) it would definitely make it worse.

The solution is we as Estheticians need to always present the question on our ‘intake form’, “Are you allergic to iodine?”

I hope this helps your understanding of why Aliven Gele’ is more than “just” a micro current gele’.

To order your set or to re-order: www.alivengele.com

As always, you are much appreciated.

To Healthy Skin Care,
Skin Caring Shari favicon Colorado Girl Style

P.S. If you found this article helpful and know of another Esthetician who would benefit from Aliven Gele’, please forward this email. I appreciate your help in spreading the word about this amazing, clean, active product.

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Smile ~ Because You’re Beautiful When You Do !

Carol King Sings It Best

You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face and show the world all the love in your heart….

Now, more than ever, we need to smile and show the love in our hearts.  Even if you don’t feel like smiling, do, because you will feel better just by doing this simple exercise.

Smiling is great for keeping your muscles strong, tight and this will help you “mature” gracefully with age.

Check this out:

So Which Muscles & How Many Muscles Are You Using When Your Smiling?

  • Zygomaticus major and minor – These muscles pull up the corners of your mouth. There is one set on both sides of the face. Total muscles: 4
  • Orbicularis oculi – Causes the eye crinkle. Total: 2
  • Levator labii superioris – Pulls up the corner of lip and nose. Total: 2
  • Levator anguli oris – Helps to raise the angle of mouth. Total: 2
  • Risorius – Pulls the corners of mouth to the side of the face Total: 2

Total number of muscles: 12

Take time every day to show someone  you love them and SMILE !

Skin Caring Shari ~  www.skincaringservices.com

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