USANA’s Inside Beauty: I Got it From My Mama!

I get asked often, how I am able to look so young at 44? Well, my creator play the most important role. Other factors are personal responsibility and taking care of what He gave me...lol! But my beautiful friend Jessica Reimer has great advice that I wanted to pass along!



Actress Kate Hudson once said of mom Goldie Hawn: “If I look anything like she does when I’m 60, I’m going to be a very happy, happy lady.”

With Mother’s Day just a month away (May 12), I started to wonder — will I end up looking just like my mom? What will I inherit from her? I know for sure I inherited many of her traits, like stubbornness, work ethic, and sense of humor, but will I have the luck of inheriting her great skin? Shiny hair? Strong nails? So I did some digging and here are three takeaways I think every woman should know about aging and what to expect from your mom.

Lesson No. 1 — It’s not all about the genes… but good ones help!

 

There are two ways we age — intrinsically and extrinsically. Intrinsic aging refers to your genes — what you were born with. Do you have a dark complexion? Freckles? Almond eyes? These characteristics are the result of your genetic make up. Or in other words, what you got from your momma (or father).

Some people are born with great skin. For them, the path to beauty might be an easy road. But for some of us, we’ll need to shift our to focus to the more influential process of aging — extrinsic.

Extrinsic aging is essentially your body’s response to your lifestyle and environment. Do you smoke? Drink alcohol? Eat poorly? Sun worship? These are all the things that can speed up the visible aging and eventually override your genetic blessings.

So the bottom line here is yes, you can inherit excellent skin — but more importantly, you’d better take care of it!

Lesson No. 2 — Follow her advice. Duh!

 

“Because I said so.”… oh the dreaded phrase. My mom used this saying like it was going out of style! I should have listened, too. Like when she said “don’t spend so much time by the pool,” or “try drinking more water.”

As an adult, I’ve learned to do these things as a result of trial and error. If only I had taken her advice, I probably could have saved myself a few wrinkles. Look, your mom has lived longer than you, and in most cases, knows better than you. Listen to her advice. Ask her for tips. One of the best beauty tips my mother gave me was “always moisturize.” She says, “even if you are all out of beauty cream, find the olive oil.”

Lesson No. 3 — Wear Sunscreen.

 

If you want to age gracefully there is one rule above all that must be followed — wear sunscreen.

The visible damage that comes from UV rays can progressively age your delicate skin, not to mention put you in dangerous health territory. Lathering on your SPF daily will keep wrinkles at bay and will help those pesky sun spots stay where they belong — on the sun! No matter how lucky you were in the genetic lottery, protecting your skin from visible sun damage is your best bet for staying young.

My mother is my best friend, a beautiful woman, and whatever that is good in me came from her. She is truly an inspiration and I could only hope to one day be just like her.

A Special Offer

Celebrate and honor your mom this Mother’s Day with a special offer from Sensé. For a limited time, purchase the Sensé Basic Pack and receive a complimentary Eye Nourisher (US/Canada only). Give back to the woman that has given so much to you!

Well there’s the scoop!

Wishing you all beauty and health.
 


Jessica Reimer is a senior marketing manager at USANA Health Sciences. If you have any stories, comments, or questions that you would like to see addressed in this feature, please send them to whatsupusana@usana.com.
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What's important in choosing a Company as your homebased business?

USANA: A Company You Can Truly Trust
by Katie Roundy

OK everyone, take out a pencil and a piece of paper. It’s time for a pop quiz. Don’t worry, there’s no punishment for an incorrect answer.

1) USANA has been in business for more than 20 years and continues to grow stronger with each passing day. Why is that?

a)  Because of our high-quality, personalized nutritionals
b)  Because we are a company built on a solid scientific foundation
c)  Because of our incredible business compensation plan
d)  Because we help you love life and live it
e)  All of the above

Answer: All of the above. Yes, from quality products to a compensation plan with more than six ways to earn income, USANA has everything you need to love life and live it — but there’s more to it than all that. As you know, every relationship begins with trust. And USANA is certainly a company you can trust — and we can prove it.

You see, USANA is a voluntary member of the Direct Selling Association, an association dedicated to protecting and promoting ethical business practices within the industry. To ensure that companies follow the highest level of business ethics, the Association requires members to adhere to its Code of Ethics.


2) What is the DSA Code of Ethics? 

Answer: The DSA Code of Ethics is a set of guidelines that ensures each member company follows through on their promises and doesn’t mislead prospective consumers. It protects customers from unfair business practices and is constantly evolving to stay current with the times.

3) How do you know we’re adhering to the Code? 

Answer: In order to become a member of the DSA, each company is examined to make sure they adhere to the Code. To ensure that company continues to stay in compliance, they must appoint a Code Responsibility Officer. It is the CRO’s job to make sure their company’s practices and policies continually meet the criteria laid out by the DSA. While some companies divide the role between many people, at USANA, this position is the primary focus of one man — Dan Whitney, our vice president of ethics and market expansion.

“The job of being a CRO is really easy because the code is in line with our business practice already,” Dan says. “Others have to modify their policies to fit the bill, but we already do it voluntarily.” In fact, he fills the position while also focusing on market growth and expansion.
Not only does USANA meet all of the ethical criteria, but we also go above and beyond to get the word out by linking to the DSA website from our sites and by sharing stories — such as this one — to help you understand the importance of these regulations. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed — for the past three years, we have participated in the DSA’s Code Communication Initiative and have received recognition for our efforts to raise awareness of the Code.

4) Why should this matter to you? 

Answer: As a member of the DSA who follows the Code of Ethics, it shows that USANA is going the extra mile to prove that we are in this business for the long run. While some companies are focused on immediate gain, you know USANA only has one focus: you. “It’s very refreshing in this industry to be a part of a company that is willing to sacrifice immediate profit for the long-term health of the company,” Dan says.

As a member of the USANA family, you can feel confident sharing the products and business plan with your family and friends because you know that we are truly a company you can trust — inside and out.
Surely you can see why we’ve been around for 20 years, and how we plan to stay in business even longer — all while helping you love life and live it to the fullest!

To learn more about the DSA Code of Ethics visit the DSA website or click on the DSA link at the bottom of the page on USANA.com.

Get the Word Out

OK. Time’s up. Pencils down. What did you learn? Now here’s the real test: how will you get the word out about USANA’s adherence to the DSA Code of Ethics? Be sure to share this story with your friends and demonstrate your confidence in USANA.