Monday 30 March 2015

Week 12: Banish Acne Scars

 Welcome back extraordinary people!
I hope you are all doing wonderfully and that life is treating you well.  This week's Banish Acne Scars blog post has some noticeable changes that are pretty exciting to see!  So far I am very pleased with how my second kit is working.  I can only imagine and hope that one day all the scars will be gone, but for now I gotta work with what I have and I am content with that.  Enough blabbing, onto the best part... the before and after photos!   

Posted below are six pictures.  The pictures on the left-hand side are from Week 11 and the pictures on the right-hand side are pictures from this week (Week 12).  Overall, you can see the redness and the size of some of my scars fading (especially the one on my upper lip and on the right side of my chin).  The next set of pictures will be zoomed in so that you can see the significant changes that i am talking about.   
  Below are two pictures zoomed-in on the bottom half of my face (the first picture is from Week 11, and the picture directly below it is from this week).  The different coloured circles show the significant differences that the Banish system has made.  The upper lip and chin scars that I was talking about above... completed gone!  
 
Below are two pictures zoomed-in on the left side of my face (the first picture is from Week 11, and the picture directly below it is from this week).  The different coloured circles show the significant differences that the Banish system has made.  As I have stated in many previous posts, I do not photoshop/edit any of my pictures that I post for my Banish updates so that way both you and I can see the actual results from the system.    
 
I have to admit, the differences from last week to this week are very pleasing and encouraging.  Not only has the redness gone down in many areas, the zoomed-in pictures  above show the difference in size from significant scars on my face.  I cannot wait to see what next week brings, but until then, I have listed below Week 1 all the way through to Week 11 of my updates.  Be sure to check any of them out if you missed a certain week!

Click here for my Week 11: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 10: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 9: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 8: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
 Click here for my Week 7: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 6: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 5: Banish Acne Scars blog post! 
Click here for my Week 4: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 3: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 2: Banish Acne Scars blog post! 
Click here for my Week 1: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here to purchase products from Banish Acne Scars!

Stay tuned for my next blog post and take care,
Glynn  

"You can never quit.  Winners never quit, and quitters never win. 
Ted Turner

Monday 23 March 2015

Week 11: Banish Acne Scars

Welcome back wonderful people!
I hope you have all been doing well and for those of you in college or university, hopefully you're not too stressed out.  I know I'm starting to feel a little overwhelmed, but I just keep my eyes of the prize (which is April 22nd a.k.a. the day I'm done my exams).  

I am super excited to start out a new M roller with Banish!  For those of you who are just tuning in right now and this is your first time stumbling on my blog, hello & welcome!  In case you need to catch up with the last 10 weeks of my journey with Banish Acne Scars, I have listed links at the bottom of this post to direct you over to each week.  I have decided to begin another kit with Banish because I'm really looking forward to the results that it will give.

Now, before I get into the pictures let me explain something...
My skin has been acting out lately.  What else is new, right?  I did have a couple new friends pop up on my cheeks and chin so that is what those new red marks are in the photos.  But I think it is a good thing that they popped up on my face!! Hear me out...
If I have noticeably large acne scars, we will be able to see the results from the roller and serum more clearly, thus showing myself and you if the system actually delivers results! 
 

Click here for my Week 10: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 9: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 8: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
 Click here for my Week 7: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 6: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 5: Banish Acne Scars blog post! 
Click here for my Week 4: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 3: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 2: Banish Acne Scars blog post! 
Click here for my Week 1: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here to purchase products from Banish Acne Scars!

Stay tuned for my next blog post and take care,
Glynn  

"Do not wait; the time will never be 'just right.'  Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. 
George Herbert

Sunday 22 March 2015

30 of the Hardest (But Most Necessary) Things That Must Be Done To Achieve Success by Greg Dybec

30 of the Hardest (But Most Necessary) Things That Must Be Done To Achieve Success

1. End friendships if they are not beneficial to your overall goals.
2. Prove the doubters right by making mistakes, before proving them wrong in the long run.
3. Realize if you are unable to maintain a romantic relationship.
4. Avoid the “fake it ’til you make it” belief and focus only on making it.
5. Allow the idea of “the greater the risk, the greater the reward” to lead your actions.
6. Fail with your head held high.
7. Wake up earlier than others.
8. Maintain self-worth even when nobody else sees your value.
9. Talk about ideas, not people.
10. Put in more than you get in return at first.
11. Stick to a strict schedule, even if it makes less time for excessive fun and relaxation.
12. Over-deliver, don’t over-promise.
13. Respect the competition.
14. Support the success of others, rather than hoping they fail.
15. Understand that the first version of your idea may not be the best.
16. Sacrifice your social life and weekends.
17. Admit you need help and ask others for guidance.
18. Turn the complex into simple, so people can best share your vision.

19. Be accountable for all failures without blaming others.
 20. Accept insecurity and fear as unavoidable emotions.
21. Don’t actively seek credit for success.
22. Track finances to the penny.
23. Celebrate the small victories even if the end goal is far away.
24. Don’t spread yourself too thin.
25. Embrace change and adapt accordingly.
26. Place money at the end of your priority list.
27. Don’t over-think and learn to trust your gut feeling.
28. Do what others would say is an impossible task, without making excuses or feeling like a victim.
29. Get up after getting knocked down, stronger and more prepared than before.
30. SMILE at the people who doubt your abilities.
 

In no way am I taking credit for this list, all respects go to the Author, Greg Dybec, from the Elite Daily.  I thought you would appreciate this post and hopefully it helps you realize some things that you may be doing that is holding back your success.  All the best on your own personal journey's to success. 

Stay tuned for my next blog post and take care,
Glynn  

"Success is not measured by the position one has reached in life, rather by the obstacles one overcomes while trying to succeed."
 Booker T. Washington 

Sunday 15 March 2015

Week 10: Banish Acne Scars

Welcome back lovely people!
To those of you who are just tuning in for the first time, welcome to my Skin's Journey!  When I say "my" I mean me, Jessica Glynn!  I am a '95 baby currently in university and bloggin' on my spare time (aka when I get tired of doing school work, just don't tell my professors).  
And to those of you who have been following my Journey... 
WELCOME TO WEEK 10!  
We made it!
When I first started this journey I had no idea what to expect from the Banish Acne Scars system.  I must've researched the system for about 3 weeks, and eventually I just bit the bullet and ordered it!  I promised myself and you guys that I would document the entire journey every step of the way and that is what I have done.  We are now here at the 10th week (which is the final week with my current roller) and I have to say the results are pretty sweet!  I will have another YouTube video posted on my channel demonstrating my last session and talking about my overall thoughts of the product!  But for now, enjoy the before and after pictures!!

Zoomed Out Before & After Pictures
The photos on the left side were taken 11/12 weeks ago before I started the Banish Acne Scars system.  As you can see when comparing left to right, majority of my results affected my cheek area and a few minor areas around my forehead and chin.  Of course my whole face isn't scar free, but that is a-okay to me!  I've made really great improvements all thanks to the Banish Acne Scars system.
 
 
Zoomed In Before & After Pictures
These pictures really are living proof that the Banish Acne Scars system really does work.  Again as I have mentioned in other posts, I do not retouch/photoshop any of my pictures so the results are right there on your screens.  Pretty neat to see the difference 10 weeks of using the Banish Acne Scars roller and serum can make, eh?
 
 
 

Products I've Been Using In Conjunction With Banish
Over the past 10 weeks I haven't just been using the Banish Acne Scars system, I have also been using other products geared towards fading dark spots.  Twp products in particular that have been using have been from the Palmer's line.  On Palmer's website their mission statement reads, "Palmer's uses only the finest ingredients to provide consumers the highest quality formulas at affordable prices. All of our products are hand crafted based on Palmer's long standing heritage and experience in offering superior formulations that deliver results. This is why Palmer's promise to its consumers has always been an unconditional guarantee of quality."  

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Night Fade Treatment combines 2% hydroquinone, the most effect topical skin lightening agent available, with our Tone Enhancing Complex to fade dark spots, marks and discoloration while peptides and richly moisturizing cocoa butter actively boost moisture levels, revitalize and help firm skin so you wake up with a brighter, younger-looking complexion.  I usually apply this at night as my moisturizer for the evening and although the smell is a little strong, I don't seem to mind it (although I have heard that a lot of people cannot stand the smell of it).  It settles into the skin in seconds and I find it leaves the skin with a tacky, matte feel which doesn't bother me because I'm just going to bed with it on.

Key Ingredients
Benefits


Cocoa Butter


A rich, natural moisturizer that leaves skin soft and silky, transforming even the roughest, driest areas into buttery soft skin


Synovea


Improves age spots

Soy


Restores skin's luminosity

Niacinamide


Targets unwanted discoloration

Vitamin C


Naturally brightens complexion

Licorice Extract


Balances tone and texture

Peptide Complex


Helps firm and support skin structure
   
Transform your skin with a powerful blend of 10 pure precious oils, Retinol, Vitamin C and our exclusive Cetesomate-E® Complex.  Skin restorative oils along with natural Cocoa Butter, Retinol and Vitamin C deliver multi-purpose, anti-aging skin benefits.
Ten Pure Oils help moisturize and smooth fine lines and wrinkles while Retinol and Vitamin C help improve and brighten tone and texture. This lightweight, non-greasy formula absorbs quickly, while the Cetesomate Complex helps deliver all of the essential vitamins and nutrients directly into the epidermal layer of the skin. Skin looks younger-looking with a more glowing and firm appearance.
It is hypoallergenic, paraben free, phthalate free, and dermatologist tested.  You guys have heard me rave about this oil and it is for good reason.  It is great at night or lightly throughout the day.  

Key Ingredients
Benefits


Cocoa Butter


A rich, natural moisturizer that leaves skin soft and silky, transforming even the roughest, driest areas into buttery soft skin


Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Macadamia Nut Oil, Apricot Oil, Argan Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Camelina Oil and Sunflower Oil





Enriched with essential vitamins and nutrients to soften, smooth and plump skin while visibly rejuvenating and toning skin


Retinol


Advanced anti-aging ingredient helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and smooth skin texture


Vitamin C


Natural antioxidant helps brighten skin and dark spots


Overall, I am very pleased with the last 10 weeks using the Banish Acne Scars system.  As you can see in the many before and after photos that I have included in this post and in my other posts from the previous weeks, the products DO work.  I am very interested to see what another 10 weeks will look like since you are only advised to use a roller for 8-10 times.  I received a second M roller in the mail and will be continuing another 1o weeks with the new roller.  I hope you have enjoyed tuning in and reading through the last 10 weeks of my Skin's Journey and hope that you continue to follow my next 10 weeks.  

Click here for my Week 9: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 8: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 7: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 6: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 5: Banish Acne Scars blog post! 
Click here for my Week 4: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here for my Week 3: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
 Click here for my Week 2: Banish Acne Scars blog post! 
Click here for my Week 1: Banish Acne Scars blog post!
Click here to purchase products from Banish Acne Scars!

Stay tuned for my next blog post and take care,
Glynn

"Our greatest strength as a human race is our ability to acknowledge our differences.  Our greatest weakness is our failure to embrace them. 
Judith Henderson