December 5, 2010
We all know Vitamin C is good for your body, but it’s just as important for your face. Vitamin C is a potent anti-oxidant that can neutralize the free radicals that cause aging.
Obagi Medical makes Professional-C Serums to protect your skin from environmental damage and stimulate collagen production. Skin is softer, smoother and more even in tone.
Vitamin C is excellent for inflammation as well. Professional-C Serums come in strengths ranging from 5% for the delicate eye area to 20% for normal to oily skin. The serum glides on and is easily absorbed into the skin. Professional-C Serum, protection and correction all in one great product.
March 12, 2010
 IS Clinical’s Super Serum is a remarkable, restorative serum. Its blend of potent and scientifically proven ingredients solves a variety of skin woes. Super Serum is anti-aging, restorative, lightening, anti-acneic, scar-tissue reducing, and stretch mark reducing.
This innovative skin care is the first formulation to combine clinically proven Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, and Arbutim Glycoside. Vitamin C has been proven in many studies to be a powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants fight damaging free radical cells that lead to aging. Hyaluronic Acid is an intensive hydrating ingredient. Arbutin controls uneven pigmentation.
IS offers two other unique anti-aging serums. Active serum has many fans among physicians and clients. Physician and skin care experts have described Active serum as “miraculous”, and “one of the most important discoveries in skin care.” Active Serum diminishes fine lines, wrinkles, acne and pigmentation.
Hydra-Cool Serum’s essential ingredient is Centella Asiatica, which is proven to have amazing healing properties as well as antioxidant ones. It heals and refreshes dry, damaged skin and can even be used on sunburns. It’s often used after a cosmetic procedure to cool and calm the skin.
Whichever IS serum you choose, you can expect exceptional results with proven ingredients.
March 1, 2010
 If we could only go back in time! We probably wouldn’t have spent hours baking in the sun with little or no protection. If your skin is showing the mistakes from your younger years, TNS can rewind your skin to a younger time.
A three-part system is used to attack aging and sun damage from all angles. The first product used is TNS Recovery Complex. It contains one of the highest concentrations of growth factors for serious skin cell therapy. Growth factors stimulate cells to produce more collagen and elastin. Collagen gives that plump, youthful firmness while elastin gives tightness and snap-back to the skin. Recovery Complex will reduce wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and loss of elasticity.
In the morning you layer the Vitamin C Complex on top of Recovery Complex. Vitamin C is a crucial antioxidant that protects against damaging sun, pollution, smoke, etc. In the evening you layer Retinol Complex over the Recovery Complex. Retinol comes from Vitamin A. Retinols promote cell renewal, improve skin tone and texture, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Misspent youth? Now it can be your secret!
February 19, 2010
 Winter can bring profound changes in our skin. Your skin care regimen needs to reflect the ever-changing state of your skin. Even oily skin can become dehydrated. In winter, skin is bombarded by dry indoor heating, cold weather, and wind. Skin needs to be replenished and protected.
SkinMedica’s Dermal Repair Cream rehydrates and repairs dry skin. Dermal Repair Cream contains hyaluronic acid which is a very effective humectant, instantly hydrating skin and plumping up fine lines and wrinkles. Dermal Repair Cream is a rich, creamy moisturizer that is quickly absorbed, but protects the skin all day. Antioxidant Vitamins C and E protect skin against free radicals that age skin. This cream can be used on the face or body.
Another excellent moisturizer is Obagi’s Clenziderm M.D. Therapeutic Moisturizer. Those with irritated, sensitive skin will especially like this product. Therapeutic Moisturizer is a non-clogging moisturizer that soothes and protects against the elements. This product is targeted towards those with normal to dry or sensitive skin. People suffering from rosacea or eczema will be able to calm and soothe their skin conditions. Obagi’s Therapeutic Moisturizer protects the delicate acid mantle on the top of the skin to protect against bacteria entering the skin.
Oily and acneic skin can still become dehydrated in winter or through over use of products that strip the skin of oil. SkinMedica’s Hydrating Complex is a serum that replenishes without thick heavy ingredients. Hyaluronic acid rehydrates and restores the natural barrier of the skin. Hydrating Complex provides immediate and long term moisture back into skin.
SkinMedica’s Ceratopic Replenishing Cream is designed for extreme dryness of the skin. Skin that is cracked and extremely dry needs intensive treatment. Ceratopic Replenishing Cream restores the balance of ceramide and other natural lipids found in the skin. This cream is ideal for tough to treat areas like elbows and knees. Eczema sufferers can use this product wherever needed to replenish and protect their delicate skin.
A common skin condition that tends to worsen during the winter months is keratosis pilaris or “chicken skin.” Characterized by small, rough bumps that resemble goose bumps, KP most commonly appears on the backs of the arms but can show up anywhere except the palms and soles of the feet. This build up of rough dead skin needs to be exfoliated. SkinMedica makes 15% AHA/BHA Cream which is designed to exfoliate with alpha and beta hydroxy acids. Vitamin E and panthenol help protect and hydrate the skin. 15% AHA/BHA Cream can be used on face or body.
Many skin conditions can worsen during winter months. Use of targeted products and ingredients can keep your skin clear and hydrated all winter long.
February 15, 2010
 The F.D.A. doesn’t require expiration dates on skin care. However, manufacturers voluntarily decide shelf life of their products. This can vary widely depending on the product and its active ingredients. Generally 18 to 24 months is the average. Most manufacturers don’t label their products with an expiration date. The exception to this is sunscreen.
Sunscreen is labeled as expiring three years after the manufacture date. Most skin care professionals would recommend throwing out sunscreen after one season. It is not worth the risk of a bad burn to save old sunscreen. Vitamin C is another product that can turn quickly. Vitamin C serum should be a light, golden color. If your Vitamin C is a dark gold or brown color, it should be thrown away.
Expiration dates can be tricky. A product may last longer than the expiration date or it may lose effectiveness long before the date. The factors that influence shelf life include exposure to high temperatures, exposure to sunlight, handling of product, and how long the package has been opened.
If you’ve had a product for over two years or there is a change in color or odor, the best rule of thumb is to start fresh with a new bottle.
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