Skincare Facts Your Mom Never Told You

MOM. We gotta talk. We know you grew up in the ‘70s when baby oil in the summertime was a thing, but you kind of left out some key education about skin care. And while glowing skin is lovely, sun damage is never in style. 

So, this is where we school you, with a bit of help from Mott50, the first anti-aging fashion brand with built-in sun protection...in every garment!

Think about it. How much are you spending on serums and lotions to keep your skin glowing and looking young? Why should you only worry about your face?

Here are some unique pieces of knowledge you should know. 

There’s no such thing as forever young, but… 

“Sun protection is the #1 remedy for anti-aging.  Anti-aging concerns are driving the wellness phenomenon.  Everyone wants to look and feel younger, for longer,” celebrity Dermatologist, Dr. Brodsky.

The cold hard truth is this: 90% of skin cancer stems from sun exposure. 50 million people are treated annually for skin cancer. 

Guess what kind of sun protection doesn’t wash off: 

You’re busy. Running around to meetings and you don’t always think about reapplying sunscreen on your arms or hands. #sunspots. It just so happens that the sun’s peak hours are between 10am-4pm. That’s right. Prime meeting time. Don’t get caught unprepared. 
 
"Clothing is the best way to protect against the dangers of the sun, it doesn't wash off, it maintains for the lifetime of the garment, and there is no need to reapply every two hours,” says celebrity Dermatologist, Dr. Amy Brodsky.

You don’t have to reapply, unless you want to change your clothes. 

“An average tee only has a UPF of 5 … you might not get visibly burned, but the UVA rays are still penetrating your shirt…and UVA rays are what cause aging, sun spots, and can cause cancer!” says Anne Reilly of the Mott50 team. 
 
All Mott50 apparel and swimwear is UPF50. Protect and love the skin you’re in by wearing something that’s good for you! And sun protection is now the #1 priority of the US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.

And because we gotta give it up to our C&C keynote Kim. 

“‘Don’t touch your face’ – Kim Kardashian West swore by this in a Vogue interview and who wouldn’t want the complexion of the one and only selfie Queen,” says Madeline Flanagan of Mott50. 

And KKW is right. We spend all day picking up phones, shaking hands in business meetings, and touching our grimy computer keys. Why would you want all that on your face? You don’t. 

What other skincare tricks and tips do you have for us? Don’t worry, we’ll pass them along to Mom. 

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Make the Most of Attendee Happy Hour

If you’ve never been to a C&C attendee Happy Hour the night before the conference, you are in for a treat.

Happy Hour is taking place at Rolling Greens 7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036 from 6 - 7:30 PM. Please bring your badge for entry or your attendee confirmation.

Not only do you get to mix, mingle, and network with fellow C&C attendees (bring those biz cards) you’ll also get your first big (head) shot. LinkedIn is providing headshot and Linkedin page optimization services.

That’s right.

You’ll look totally pro, before you hit the C&C circuit the next day.

 
 

Happy Hour is a great way to meet fellow attendees and begin building some very important relationships. Not sure on how to get the conversation started at the party? Here are a few tips.

1. Be open

Conferences can feel intimidating. You don't know who is going to be there, what to expect, or what you want out of it. Be open to everything! The Create + Cultivate community is one of kindness, support, and enthusiasm. You'll quickly find out that everyone is very open about where they are and what they're looking for (in life and work), and will be totally down to buddy up for the day! We have seen so many friendships blossom from the conference, so be open to whatever it may bring.

2. Go big or go home

Be bold and get outside your comfort zone—approach that person you have been dying to meet and ask them your burning questions! We want you to get the most from your C+C experience but that starts with you! Our team will be all over to answer any questions and if you see us, PLEASE introduce yourself! We love meeting our attendees and hearing all of your amazing stories! 

3. Ask the good stuff

We've all been asked the same, "Where do you work?" "What do you do?" "Where do you live?" Boring questions and chances are, we're tired of answering them. Try asking your new friends something fresh and exciting. Switching up the conversation from the traditional work-related topics can really break the ice and give you ladies something real to connect with. Here are some starters:

Have you ever traveled or studied abroad?

Best new movie you've recently seen in theaters?

New artist, you're listening to?

Next vacation you're dying to take?

Podcasts you're listening to?

Books you're reading?

You're going to have a blast and we can't wait to meet you at Happy Hour. Check out our breakdown of everything else happening at the conference this weekend, it's going to be a full day of inspiration!

Address: Rolling Greens 7505 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90036

Limited parking will be available onsite. We recommend taking an Uber or Lyft.