Do you want to win a THREE MIRACLE SHOTS?

You only have to:

1. Follow us on Instagram and on our Facebook page.

2. Like the publication on Instagram and Facebook.

3. Comment by mentioning 3 people on Instagram and Facebook posts.

.... you can participate as many times as you want!

The giveaway will be open from today, November 5, 2020 until Thursday, November 12, 2020. The drawing will be held next Friday the 13th and we will announce the winner in our stories!

Sweepstakes rules:

• You must be 18 years of age to enter the sweepstakes.

• The sweepstakes is organized by YOSEP and does not belong to Facebook or Instagram.

• You can participate as many times as you want.

• No purchase necessary to participate.

Life has a way of throwing some unexpected curves at us. For YOSEP, the 2020 Pandemic brought about some interesting delays which we gracefully accepted. We know that there is a plan for everything and everyone and this must have been the path that was meant for us. But now, THE WAIT IS OVER!!! 

“15 Day Enchanted Treatment and Three Miracle Shots are AVAILABLE!!!”

This 15 Day intense treatment is the perfect jumpstart to your YOSEP journey or any skin care routine. It is also amazing to use when you feel like your regular routine has hit a plateau.

YOSEP’s Three Miracle Shots include the ampoules used on the last three days of the 15 Day Enchanted Treatment. They can be used as a boost anytime you’d like. 

We are so excited about this that we want to give away some of our amazing products! 

This Thursday, November 5, 2020, YOSEP will run its first GIVEAWAY! 

Check back in this Thursday to enter!

You could win one of our Three Miracle Shots! 

October traditionally has pumpkins galore, not just because it is a garden seasonal at the time, but also because in many places certain holidays celebrate using pumpkins - Thanksgiving and Halloween! 

Pumpkins are not just beautiful and delicious, but also have many health benefits. Here are a few perks of including pumpkins in your diet:

• Rich in Vitamin A - This is important because Vitamin A can help strengthen your immune system

• Rich in antioxidants including alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin - Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals and as a result protect your cells. 

• Contains Vitamins C and E - These two vitamins function as antioxidants and also help fight free radicals that could damage your eyes

• Low Calorie, Nutrient Dense, Great Fiber Source - One of the best foods and snacks when you want to eat healthy. This amazing squash is a weight management dream because it has less carbohydrates than similar foods, is right in fiber, and is made up of 94% water.

These are just some of the benefits of pumpkins. This amazing fruit/vegetable (botanists consider it a fruit while culinary experts think more of it as a vegetable) is a great addition to your diet. Here is a simple recipe from Once Upon a Chef to try at home. Click on the picture to go directly to the page and see a step by step picture guide. 

Welcome Fall, Welcome Autumn, Welcome Cool Weather! As Fall rolls around, I am reminded of how the seasons bring about so much change. Some get to see the leaves turn colors, the cool crisp air is a constant and the days are shorter. If you garden, you put your garden to bed, and you put in your fall bulbs. If you live in a warm weather climate location, you have milder changes but can still be reminded of this transition.

Some people tend to think that warm weather is the culprit of acne. When we sweat and our faces have dirt caked in with that sweat, it can clog up our pores. We don’t think about acne as a cold weather problem, but think again! We need to practice our cleansing routine daily, during the warm and cold months. Neglecting it can bring about more blemishes. During these cold months, we need to cleanse and moisturize, really moisturize!

Our 2 in 1 Face Cleanser is perfect for any skin type. It is very gentle without compromising its cleaning efficiency. Yosep’s 2 in 1 Face Cleanser has 5 active ingredients:

1. C13-15 Alkane: Powerful makeup cleaning properties, especially for makeup that is waterproof. Provides a soft and silky finish without an oily residue.

2. Babassu Oil Glycereth-8: Rich in lauric acid and one of the all time favorite skin care ingredients because it is perfect for all skin types.

3. Maris Sal: Salt derived from the Dead Sea of Jordan, rich in minerals that are essential for our skin. Stimulates cell growth and regeneration, acts as a firming agent and counters effects of free radicals in the skin.

4. Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters: Derived from the fatty acids of olive oil, it is known for its softness and dermatological compatibility. Excellent cleansing properties. Proven to reduce irritation in the skin.

5. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: Natural fatty acid with foaming qualities that are less intense than similar ingredients used in skin care products. Provides antibacterial properties.

This 2 in 1 Face Cleanser is also an important part of your daily routine given that most of us are wearing face masks when we go out now. The pandemic has brought about changes and with the usage of face masks, we have seen an increase in skin problems. Here is a great article by the American Academy of Dermatology Association that walks you through the steps to keep your skin healthier while mask wearing. They also include tips on what to look at when using a mask to ensure you minimize problems. 

“Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.”

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Any person, whether they know it or not, has probably come in contact with at least one woman who has had breast cancer.

 “Every year, breast cancer kills more than 500,000 women around the world.” 

World Health Organization

And, although it is not as common, some of you may even know men who have had breast cancer. As I write this, I remember a young neighbor we had a little over 10 years ago. It was the first time I had ever heard of breast cancer in men. I must confess I didn’t know what to think of it at first. How can that happen? We always seem to associate that kind of cancer with women right? This man was young, in his late 20s / early 30s. He had already been through it once before and a few months after we met, he had a recurrence, which is the term for when a cancer that has been in remission comes back. Although it had been years since we had moved from that house, I ended up ‘googling’ him last year and sadly found out he had passed away. It was so shocking that it made me really think of how important early detection and immediate treatment is. Cancer does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, socio-economic status or geographical location. 

So, what can you do? You can remember to listen to your body! Remember to have a yearly physical and have your breast checked for abnormalities. Sometimes it’s easy for you to detect it because you know your body best. Other times we’re not quite sure what we’re looking for. Here are a couple of resources to help out: 

This site has several sections for breast cancer education including a free E-book: Breast Problems That Aren’t Breast Cancer. https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/educational-guides/

In this section of the Susan G. Komen website, you can read about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. 

https://komencolorado.org/about-breast-cancer/screening/signs-symptoms/

This page in the Susan G. Komen website has some information about breast cancer risks for men.

https://komencolorado.org/about-breast-cancer/screening/risk-for-men/

Remember: Stay active, stay healthy, be proactive about your care!

These past few weeks we have focused on taking a look at each of the ampoules included in the Enchanted 15 Day Treatment. The last one we will take a look at is the 3D Express Lift Ampoule which is used on the last day of this 15 Day Treatment. This ampoule is the one that seals the treatment. It has three main active ingredients: Corn Extract, Cassava Extract, and Schizophyllan. 

Each one of these ingredients provide a particular function that ‘seals’ the deal: 

1. Stimulates cellular breathing

2. Produces immediate stretching and smoothing effects

3. Activates the synthesis of collagen in fibroblasts

The other ampoules in this treatment repair, hydrate, and replenish your skin. This final ampoule provides a firming and lifting effect after the other ampoules have prepared your skin for these ingredients to maximize its effects. Remember that skincare is not a ‘quick fix’. Anything that provides immediate solutions is temporary - easy come, easy go. These ampoules provide an amazing base for your skincare routine. The same way we take care of our bodies by exercising, we must take care of our skin by cleansing, moisturizing, and providing whatever nutrients our skin needs which depend on your skin type, age, amount of sun exposure, etc. 

Now that you have a more in-depth look at each ampoule, stay tuned for some exciting news about our Enchanted 15 Day Treatment!

Although we are near the end of the month, we wanted to include this calendar that has self-care ideas for every day of the month. Feel free to double up and do more than one using the ones listed on days prior to today. 

Source: https://www.actionforhappiness.org/

Who likes tension? It depends. What kind of tension are we talking about? Lately there’s a lot of tension, meaning stress, due to the ongoing state of health in the world, this pandemic, global warming, etc. That kind of tension is the one that negatively affects our body, inside and out. But, did you know there is a good kind of tension? Yosep’s Enchanted 15 Day Treatment has a Tension Ampoule, used on days 6 and 12 of the treatment, that helps your skin combat the bad kind of tension.

This ampoule has two active ingredients:

• Oat Grain Extract: Generates a film with an immediate lifting effect and long-lasting anti-wrinkle effect. It is recommended for all makeup and skin care products for its immediate aesthetic benefits.

• Orange Extract: Antioxidant.

These two ingredients help your skin become tighter - which is the good kind of tension. When you have a lot of stress, your body responds by producing cortisol and destroying collagen. The first, cortisol, produced in excess can result in oily skin, extra weight, and several other unpleasant body changes. The second, collagen, is needed by your skin to stay healthy and beautiful, so when it is depleted due to stress, your skin will not look as young, radiant, or wrinkle-free.

We believe our skin products are amazing, otherwise we wouldn’t use them ourselves! We know that your skin will see a complete transformation after using Yosep’s line of carefully crafted skincare products. That said, we also believe that a sound body and sound mind, are crucial in maintaining the health of your entire body, skin included. This is why we love Mindfulness exercises. Tension, the bad kind, can be reduced through Mindfulness exercises. Try the exercise below once a day and see if you feel less stressed!

Source: https://www.waterford.org/resources/mindfulness-activities-for-kids/

As the summer months start to wind down, and we get ready to welcome cooler weather, this week seemed like a good time to introduce the Regenerating Ampoule from Yosep’s Enchanted 15 Day Treatment. 

The Regenerating Ampoule only has two main active ingredients: Glycolic Acid and Ammonium Glycolate. They both act as chemical scrubs. Sometimes we need to scrub the dead skin cells a bit more in order to make a base for other ingredients that allow the skin to heal. This is what the Regenerating Ampoule does. It scrubs in order to allow for the regeneration of healthy skin cells. It’s important to note that the Regenerating Ampoule is used the day before the Vitamin Infusion Ampoule. This allows for better absorption of all these amazing vitamins. The Regenerating Ampoule is used after three other ampoules have prepared your skin for this scrub. 

Although we have been focusing on highlighting our Ampoules this month, we do want to make sure we make some time to remind you to be mindful and allow the rest of your body to be pampered and heal - both physically and emotionally. It’s because of that, that this anecdote and recipe come to mind. Back in elementary school, a teacher once mentioned that our feet never receive as much praise and attention as they should. Those who have two feet that take them all over, rarely stop to think of how grateful we should be for those two feet. Every so often, a foot scrub and a moment of gratitude for this body part that works so hard, seems like an easy and much needed moment of mindfulness. Here are two simple recipes for a foot scrub that you can use while you remember to thank your feet for all the hard work they do!

Soybeans

This healthy snack’s main ingredient is well known as a skin care agent. Read on to see how Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein is used in our Skindrops Serum Bio Age Ampoule. As a bonus, there’s a recipe for a tasty snack!

Last week we started introducing you to individual ampoules in Yosep’s Enchanted 15 Day Treatment. Each week we will introduce another ampoule and allow you to dig deeper into one or more of its ingredients. This 15 day treatment provides you with an amazing baseline for your skincare routine. It can also be used whenever you feel the need to give your face that perfect boost. 

Yosep’s Skindrops Serum Bio Age Ampoule is used on the 14th day of the Enchanted 15 Day Treatment. It’s active ingredients include Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 and Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein. Bio Age is definitely the right name for this ampoule. If you’re not familiar with Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, which is a mouthful, here is what you need to know: it is sometimes referred to as ‘Botox in a jar’. It is a huge deal in the skin care industry because it provides a quick firming and plumping of the skin. What better way to get a boost without all the pins and needles? Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 works with brain transmitters sending signals to relax your facial muscles reducing the depth of those fine lines and wrinkles we are not so fond of.

What about Hydrolyzed Soybean Protein? What’s the big deal about that? Hydrolyzed Soybean Proteins come from the soybean plant. ‘Hydrolyzed proteins are proteins that have been broken down into smaller chains of amino acids by reaction with water.’ Yosep is committed to bringing you natural, organic solutions to your skincare challenges. Using plant derived ingredients that have been proven to be safe for your skin allows us to give you the tools to provide your skin the best natural way to heal. 

Both ingredients in this ampoule focus on relaxing your skin and softening the lines and wrinkles on your face. We use it towards the end of the 15 day treatment because the other ampoules have provided a good base on your skin for the more targeting ingredients to maximize their effects. 

And just because we’re talking about soy… Here's a fun and easy recipe for a healthy snack!

Research Sources:

https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/hydrolyzed-soy-protein

Recipe Source:

https://www.verywellfit.com/crispy-baked-edamame-snackable-roasted-soybeans-4122488?print

Last month we introduced Yosep’s Enchanted 15 Day Treatment. This treatment provides a great jump start to your skin care journey. It consists of nine different types of ampoules used in a specific order throughout the course of 15 days. Each one of these ampoules has a specific goal and we will be introducing them one at a time.

This month we’d like you to get to know Yosep’s Mother of Pearl Ampoule. This serum is used on the 13th day of the Enchanted 15 Day Treatment. This 15 day treatment is great for all skin types and helps target fine lines and wrinkles, deep lines and wrinkles, uneven skin tone and dry and/or dehydrated skin. 

The Mother of Pearl Ampoule’s active ingredients are Corn Extract and Mother of Pearl Extract. Corn Extract is rich in essential fatty acids, proteins, sugars, mineral salts and vitamins. It is used as a moisturizer, tensor and for its anti-aging effects on the skin, since it stimulates the breathing of the cells of the epidermis and the activity of fibroblasts. Meanwhile, the Mother of Pearl Extract has remineralizing and softening properties. It is a natural exfoliant and protects from UV rays.

If you feel like diving deeper into these waters, may we suggest this article: ‘Mother of pearl: The power of pearl powder’ by Leslie S. Baumann, MD, that describes several studies of Pearl Powder and has more insight into the healing qualities of this ingredient. 

Whatever your skin routine may be, the Enchanted 15 Day Treatment can provide a great boost to help your body replenish the essential proteins and nutrients needed to heal your skin and help you look younger. Give it a try!