Caffeine Free Alternatives. Is Caffeine Shrinking Your Lips?

Sometimes I get questions sent to me, from customers who are confused as to why their lips won't stay plump for more than 30 minutes.

The following information is vital to help you maintain your lovely full lips, for as long as possible.


With permission from the Author, Thienna Ho (the inventor of CandyLipz), I will attach the following information that was taken directly from the official CandyLipz Blog....

"Are you a caffeine addict? Do you know that getting a caffeine rush causes your body to react as if someone is scaring the hell out of you! When you are frightened, your hands and feet get clammy and cold. Your mouth dries and your lips shrink. Why? All your extremity blood supplies get cut off. They get diverted to your brain and muscles so you can think clearer and bolt away from danger quicker.

Caffeine is the most widely consumed stimulating substance in the world. It is found in coffee, soft drinks, tea, cocoa nuts, and many medications. 

Caffeine eye creams and gels are used to reduce eye puffiness and swelling.  It is also used to treat headache. Caffeine is known to have vaso-constrictive properties- it causes blood vessel narrowing in your skin and brain.

Researchers found that after you drink a 12-ounce cup of brewed coffee which contains about 250 mg of caffeine, your blood vessels start to  constrict within 30 minutes and continue to constrict for up to 90 minutes to 2 hours!

Caffeine also has a mild diuretic effect- meaning it reduces body fluid levels which can lead to dehydration. How? It causes you to urinate more. If after drinking a caffeinated drink your mouth begins to feel dry, this is an indication that you are dehydrated. Your lips are like a sponge. They absorb water and plump up. When dehydrated, they dry out and shrink. Remember to drink enough water for your body. Take your body weight and divide by 2. This is how many ounces of water you should drink a day.

Next time, when you are thinking of your next caffeine fix, know that you are going to trigger your fight or flight response when you put caffeine in your body. It may affect the appearance of your lips!

If you use a lip suction device and you wonder why the effect on your lips is not as pronounced or long lasting as expected, ask yourself if you have been caffeinated! Caffeine may be a lip shrinker.

Trivia: Did you know the following pain reliever drugs key ingredient is caffeine- Excedrin, Anacin, Midol Darvon Compound, Fioricet, and Migranal."

Thienna, a Vietnamese boat person, holds 5 degrees including a BA in Economics, a BS in Microbiology, a Master in Genetic Engineering, a Master in Business Administration, and a PhD in Scientific Nutrition. She has 4 Guinness Book Of World Records previously held by men including the most sumo squats in 1 hr (5336), the longest wall sit (12 hrs) & most weight deadlifted in 1 hr (100,000 lbs} & 1 minute (4000 lbs). She won 13 awards for “Unlocking The Mystery Of Skin Color" & "Cooking On The Light Side”. She founded Thienna Inc. & CandyLipz LLC. & holds multiple patents. Her latest invention, CandyLipz, won 10 prestigious technical design awards. She was crowned woman inventor of 2013 in Seoul, Korea. She is the creator of The Sulfur Diet and is considered to be one the world’s leading experts in human skin color and skin health.

(Thank you Thienna!!)

"How will I ever survive without my daily caffeine hit?" I can hear you ask!! 

Personally, as an ex-caffeine addict, I can tell you to fear not, it is totally possible to survive! You just need to keep your eyes on the prize (full lips) and remain dedicated!

Yes, I was one who used to get debilitating headaches if I didn't drink any tea or coffee. I was also one that struggled to keep my lips full for longer that 30 minutes!

I decided to suck it up and deal with the headaches for a day and thanks to a lovely friend, I was introduced to Rooibos tea, which is naturally caffeine free.

I started drinking much more water than I had been previously and I continued to steer clear of caffeine..... 

It literally took me 2 days to get over the 'no caffeine' situation. 2 DAYS! 

It has been almost a month that I have been caffeine free and I can honestly say, my lips DO stay fuller for much longer now and being adequately hydrated is really important, you can't just drink no caffeine and not drink any water - that won't work.

Don't forget that caffeine is also in soft drinks too, so they also need to be avoided.

Here, I will share with you what my favourite beverages are now and I will also share with you, a way to get a natural (caffeine free) energy boost!

VITAL - ORGANIC ROOIBOS TEA

Vital's Rooibos tea is certified organic and naturally caffeine free and rich in antioxidants.

The Rooibos plant is indigenous to South Africa and is exclusively grown in the Cedarberg mountain areas of the Western Cape.

I adore the flavour of this tea and i drink it with just a dash of milk.

I especially love the Vital brand because they are a very eco-friendly brand.

You can buy this tea in Woolworths/Safeway.

REPUBLICA - ORGANIC DECAF

Republica's Organic Decaf is certified organic, naturally decaffeinated and chemical free.

They use the most natural method to decaffeinate their coffee, simply by using just water and air! This poses absolutely no risk to your health AND the coffee beans retain exceptional aroma and taste.

This decaf is amazing. You would not even know that it was decaf at all, it tastes exactly like its caffeinated counterpart.

I am not a fan of the 'instant coffee - hot water - milk' method of making coffee, so I heat up enough milk to fill a mug, in a saucepan on the stove (yes, you heard right. I don't own a microwave - personal choice), and as the milk heats up I give it a whisk with an egg beater to froth the milk up then pour it into the mug - ta da! A decaf latte!

I like to sweeten it with a little bit of coconut sugar - delicious!

You can buy this product from Woolworths/Safeway.

LOVING EARTH - DRINKING CHOCOLATE

Loving Earth's Drinking Chocolate is all kinds of amazing.

It is Certified Organic,  Low GI, Gluten Free and Vegan,

It consists of organic raw cacao, organic coconut sugar and organic raw dark chocolate.

If you have ever had Panna Chocolate before, you will understand what I mean, but this drinking chocolate tastes like hot Panna Chocolate in a cup. Seriously. It's very, very good!

Mix it into a little hot water to help it dissolve (or you can just mix it directly into the hot milk) and then once it has been 'worked in' add the rest of the hot milk. Ugh. So good!

You can buy this from your local organic grocer or health food shop.

Now, after all that talk of no caffeine, I know you've been waiting to hear about this natural energy boost that I mentioned earlier!

ALL NATURAL ENERGY DRINK

If you've never heard of this before, it is...

Bragg's Organic RAW UNFILTERED Apple Cider Vinegar - WITH THE MOTHER.

It is not to be confused with regular apple cider vinegar that you get from the supermarket!

You can buy Bragg's ACV from you local health food shop.

This product has many, many more benefits than just being able to give you a boost of energy, but seeing as thats all that I'm focusing on here, for now, I'll just write the ingredients to create yourself an amazing, healthy energy drink.

1 large glass of warm filtered/spring water (not hot)

1 teaspoon of raw honey

2 teaspoons of Bragg's ACV

Mix raw honey into the warm water to dissolve it. Shake the bottle of ACV very well, to loosen sediment, before adding to the water/honey mix.

Mix all in together and drink!

It kind of tastes like a honey lemon drink and always gives me a huge boost to keep me going!

STAYING HYDRATED 

Not everyone enjoys drinking plain water all the time. I recently got this infuser drink bottle as a bonus when I purchased my iron supplement. 

It is the best idea! I used to just dump a bunch of fruit or berries into a mason jar to flavour the water, but it was annoying to dodge the berries whilst drinking, so this bottle is so good!!!

You can buy these on eBay, they are around $11. Just search 'infuser drink bottle'.

You simply unscrew the mouth piece off the middle section, fill it with whatever you like - I've been loving a lime & mint combo and also the mixed berry combo (pictured).

It really makes drinking water and staying hydrated much more exciting!

Phew! If you read to this point, I hope you found this post useful and hopefully these were good tips for you to move on to having a caffeine free body!

It really is power of the mind, if you tell yourself that you can't do it, then you won't succeed. 

Stay focused, try alternatives and enjoy your lucious, long lasting, full CandyLipz lips!

I'd love to hear your thoughts and hear about how you go if you choose to give this a shot, so make sure you leave me a comment!!

Happy plumping!

xox

The Difference Between The Models A, B, C & D and the Jelly Mouth Cushion.

We get asked all the time, what are the differences between all the CandyLipz models? So I thought I'd try and simplify it in a blog post, for anyone who is not sure which one to order!

Basically, there are 2 different styles.

The 'single lobe' - Model B & D

The single lobe models will give you a full, luscious, 'Kylie Jenner' pout.

And then we have the 'double lobe' - Model A & C.

The double lobe models will give you a cute indent in your bottom lip, just like Angelina Jolie.

 

The beauty of the double lobe models, is that they are a 2-in-1. You can use them to also create the 'Kylie Jenner' look, by simply blocking off the bottom chamber and plumping one lip at a time.
If you are unsure of which one to buy, the double lobe is a great option, so you can create both looks.

The blocker comes included with all models.

To determine which product to buy, will depend on the size of your mouth.

The CandyLipz Apple's are best suited to smaller mouths and the Liquorice models are best for those with wide mouths, high teeth arches or already have full lips.

The Blue Liquorice (Model D) is suitable for ALL mouth sizes and it is the ONLY model that comes with a Jelly Mouth Cushion included in the box. The Jelly Cushion increases suction and also makes the mouth piece smaller, to accommodate all lip sizes.

While on the topic of the Jelly Mouth Cushion, I will let you know, that the cushion DOES NOT PREVENT CUPPING MARKS/BRUISING.

I get so many emails every day, from people who think they need the cushion to prevent bruising. This is not the case. The cushion may prevent the red ring around the mouth that is caused by the plastic on the mouth piece that is pressing into your skin (that will disappear within a minute after application), but it will not stop you getting any hickeys/cupping marks/bruises.

The Jelly Mouth Cushion actually makes the cupping marks MUCH worse!! The cushion creates a VERY strong suction which increases the severity of these marks.
I never recommend the cushion to people during their 10 Day Conditioning Period. Because your lips are not used to the sensation, you will find that the cushion causes pain due to the extreme suction.
It is always best to train your lips without the cushion to allow them to adjust to the cupping first. After a few weeks, you may want to move on to using the cushion, however majority of users do not need one at all.

Here is a guide to show how to determine your size:

Most users start with the apple models and then as their lips grow bigger with continued use, they upgrade to the liquorice models.

Hopefully this has answered any questions you have regarding which product to buy.

You can purchase directly from our Australian CandyLipz website www.candylipzaustralia.com

xox

CandyLipz Australia Review - Make Up By Michael Finch

CandyLipz Australia sent out a CandyLipz Model B (red apple) to Michael Finch to play with and review.

Michael, is a freelance makeup artist with some amazing makeup skills and has a large following on his Instagram +makeupbymichaelfinch  and his YouTube channel is also gaining followers rapidly.

We adore Michael's 'take no crap' attitude and his videos are always great to watch.

Michael's reaction to his first time using CandyLipz was hilarious, priceless and we are so happy that he caught it all on video!

CandyLipz DOES really work!! You can make your lips as small or as large as you personally like!

Take a look at Michael's demonstration!

Thanks for reviewing CandyLipz for us, Michael!!

xoxox

Authorised CandyLipz Resellers

 

WARNING!!!   STAY SAFE!!!

BUY FROM VERIFIED AND AUTHORISED RESELLERS ONLY!!!

It came to our attention recently, that there are several fake accounts on Instagram and eBay, trying to sell CandyLipz, via an email address and sending out a PayPal invoice.

They have been taking peoples money and not delivering the goods! Simply because, they don't actually have any goods to sell!

You may not know this, but there are only a very limited amount of Authorised resellers of CandyLipz, worldwide.

CandyLipz Australia, is an Authorised and Verified reseller of the product, as well as currently being the only place in Australia that has the rights to import and stock the product, so if you are buying CandyLipz in Australia and you aren't buying from us, you are likely buying from a fraudulent seller with a counterfeit product, or, no product at all.

It is pretty risky to your health to purchase a fake product. Counterfeit products can emit harmful and toxic gasses. Being that you are putting this on your MOUTH and more often than not, sucking air out of the chamber….toxic gas is NOT something you want going into your body!

The authentic CandyLipz products (that we sell), are made from food grade silicon and are FDA approved! They do not contain any harmful ingredients and are 100% safe for the intended use of lip plumping.

To keep everyone safe from counterfeit sellers, from now on, all AUTHORISED sellers will have to display the blue and gold CandyLipz 'Authorised and Verified' seal on their website.
They will also have a direct link for you to click through to the Official CandyLipz website, which will take you directly to the list of verified resellers.

You will find us listed here ---> http://candylipz.com/blog/authorized-candylipz-resellers/

Happy (safe) plumping!!

xox

How To Get 'Kylie Jenner' Lips With CandyLipz

Take a look at this short video!

So, the word is out!

Poor Kylie Jenner has copped it from fans, media and the like for getting lip injections for quite some time now, since we all noticed a rapid  increase in her lip size.
She has continued to deny she has had anything artificial done to her lips and that they are au naturale.

You know what?! We believe her!!

Did you know that the inventor of CandyLipz, Thienna Ho, personally handed Kylie Jenner, a CandyLipz show bag at the Wango Tango concert in 2013? Well she most certainly did! Ever since, we have seen Kylie's lips double, even triple in size.

Anyone who has used CandyLipz, knows that there are 2 different models. The 'single lobe' and the 'double lobe'.

While we mostly see Kylie, with a luscious, full 'single lobe' pout, created by our Model B & D.

Kylie Jenner with a 'single lobe' bottom lip (CandyLipz Models B & D)

We have also found photos of Kylie rocking a VERY prominent 'double lobe' that leaves an indentation/line in the lower lip to give an 'Anjelina Jolie' look, created by our Model A & C.

Kylie Jenner with a 'double lobe' bottom lip (CandyLipz Models A & C)

It is impossible for a plastic surgeon or lip filling extraordinaire to achieve these results to change in an instant, depending on what 'look' she wants to go for on any particular day. Only CandyLipz's Extreme Lip-Shaper Technology can give you the option to change up the looks as often as you like!


Take a look at this photo here. Kylie is clearly wearing very little makeup and no lipstick or lip liner at all. Her lips are FULL!

I mean, really…. I certainly don't believe for one second, that her lips are larger simply due to being "overdrawn", because the whole shape and fullness of them has changed.

What do you think?

I haven't yet seen the new season (10) of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, however, I have heard someone say that Scott Disick, basically described CandyLipz as how Kylie gets her lips so huge!

We can't deny it, CandyLipz is an amazing product. A safe alternative to lip surgery or injections and it is affordable for everyone to have the full, pouty lips they always dreamed of!

You can buy CandyLipz in Australia directly from our website CANDYLIPZ AUSTRALIA. We are a verified and authorised reseller of CandyLipz.

Happy plumping!!!

xox

CandyLipz Australia Bruise-Be-Gone Oil Blend

CandyLipz Australia have added a new product to the website. It is our own special blend of organic essential oils that help with reducing bruising.

As we all know, during the conditioning period, most of us are prone to cupping marks, hickeys or bruises - whichever you prefer to all them!
Being that these marks are around our mouths, we want to try and eliminate them as quickly as possible!

That is where our 'Bruise-Be-Gone' oil blend comes into play...

It is super easy to use, it comes in a small bottle that is tiny enough to pop into your bag and take it with you wherever you go. Inside the lid is a dropper that allows you to measure exactly how much you need, without making a huge mess. You only need the smallest amount at a time, 1 drop goes a long way! So the dropper is really useful.

Massage really helps to eliminate the cupping marks quickly. If you pop 1 drop of our oil onto your finger and massage into the affected areas, you should see these marks clear up pronto.



There is no rule on how much you can use of this - you can keep applying as often as needed. The more you can massage, the better the results!

Once you no longer need to use this oil on your face, you can keep it for any other bruises you may have that come up on your body and it is suitable for the whole family!

You can purchase our Bruise-Be-Gone oil blend from our website  www.candylipzaustralia.com

*** Please Note. This product is for external use only and is not suitable for use during pregnancy ***

'Purple Passion' Recovery Juice & Organic Vitamin Water

'PURPLE PASSION' RECOVERY JUICE

This is one of my all time favourite juices to make. It is so refreshing and delicious!

The ingredients in this juice are essential for healing during your 10 Day Conditioning Period. What better way to get them into you, than all at once in a juice!

The foods we eat play a huge role in how quickly our cupping marks/hickeys disappear.  Pineapple, blueberries and oranges are vital during this time and will make your recovery period much shorter.

For this juice, you will need a high speed blender. I use an Australian brand of blender, it is an Optimum 9400 and is made by Froothie. It is pretty much identical to a Vitamix, however, the Optimum is much more powerful and is about half the price.
If you don't use a high speed blender, your juice is probably going to end up more like a smoothie, which is fine too :-)

Here are the ingredients, I use all certified organic fruits...

2 whole oranges with skin removed
1/4 of a small pineapple
1 large passion fruit
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup coconut water
6 ice cubes

Blend on high for 40-60 seconds. This will make about 1 litre of juice.

Serve and enjoy!!


ORGANIC VITAMIN WATER

Do you have trouble staying hydrated and drinking plain water? Yep, me too.

I like to jazz my water up with fresh organic fruits and berries to give it some flavour, without having to add artificial sugary flavours, like cordial, to it.

I drink everything out of glass mason jars! I am not a fan of plastic at all. If the jar gets warm in the car, there is no worries about ingesting the same toxins you would if it was a plastic bottle. It also far more environmentally friendly to re-use your glass jars!

My favourite water is with chunks of fresh organic pineapple and frozen organic mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries & raspberries). The raspberries give it an amazing flavour.
I find I have no troubles at all drinking water like this! Once I'm finished the water, I simply re-fill it! You can re-fill several times and then either eat the fruit out of the jar, or throw it away. That part is totally up to you!

After using your CandyLipz, your lovely plump lips will last much longer if you are well hydrated, so get into some delicious naturally flavoured water!



Don't forget that if you are located in Australia or New Zealand, you can purchase CandyLipz directly from our Australian website www.candylipzaustralia.com