With hundreds of different antioxidant products out there, finding one that works with your skin and targets your concerns can be a challenge. These antioxidants have a proven track record and come recommended by skin health and beauty experts everywhere. Continue Reading →
Meet the super star players of the skin care world – and learn how to make the work for you.
1. RETINOL (a.k.a. the Cure-All)
What It Does: This vitamin A derivatives that unclog pores, boost collagen to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin—sometimes in as little as four weeks. Forms of retinol “are among the best anti-aging ingredients we have,” says Jeffrey Dover, an associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine.
How It Works: Retinol works so well for skin care because of its molecular size. Vitamin A has long been known to help keep skin healthy and young-looking. However, most forms of vitamin A have molecules that are too large to get through the top layer of skin and into the lower layers of skin to work on the collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin are both important components for the prevention of wrinkles. Once applied, the retinol sinks into the lower levels of the skin and stimulates the collagen and elastin. This causes the skin to look smoother and feel firmer.
How to Get the Best Results:
• Pay attention to packaging. Buy it in an aluminum tube or an opaque plastic pump bottle so light and air don’t degrade it.
• Use it at night. The vampire of the skin-care world, retinol works best in the dark.
• Put it on after cleansing. Wash your face with warm water and make sure it’s dry before applying retinol. Then, blood vessels and pores are dilated, making more space between cells for absorption. (Prescription versions, called retinoids, in particular must be applied to dry skin or they absorb too quickly and irritate.)
• Make sure it tingles. If you can’t feel it, it’s not strong enough, says Dover.
• Go easy on your eyes. Dab around the eye area every third night. Retinol is great for undereye crepiness.
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2. ANTIOXIDANTS (a.k.a. the Fixers) Continue Reading →
Hey NEO•CUTIES! Have you heard the NEONEWS?! There is a new member of the NEOCUTIS family of products! We are proud to introduce BIO•CREAM RICHE: Everything you love about the original in a more hydrating balm! The perfect present for these dry winter months.
This fast-absorbing skincare balm delivers skin rejuvenating PSP® technology with a lavish dose of moisturizers plus skin softening wild yam extract to help enhance skin’s look and restore vitality.
BIO•CREAM RICHE helps to:
Ideal for normal to dry skin.
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How to Use:
Apply PM or as directed by your skincare professional to clean, dry skin on the face, neck and décolleté. Daily sun protection is recommended. Use JOURNÉE Bio-restorative Day Cream with PSP® Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 for optimal results during the day.
Are you as excited about the NEW Neocutis Bio-Cream Riche Skin Balm with PSP as we are?! Leave us a comment and let us know!
Dry, flaky skin can be itchy and uncomfortable, but dry facial skin can be almost as embarrassing as a breakout. Whether you’re dealing with an all-over moisture problem or a few annoying spots, these products will do the trick—even during the worst winter months.
1. Revaleskin Intense Recovery Treatment – contains the highest concentration of CoffeeBerry extract (1.5%) offered in skin care to naturally, effectively restore the vitality of stressed, aging skin. This non-irritating, super-antioxidant formulation dramatically minimizes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and redness and provides visibly noticeable nourishment and renewal.
2. Neocutis Bio Cream Bio Restorative Skin Cream w/ PSP – helps to restore elasticity and radiance to stressed skin. Formulated with PSP, the most complete protein blend of Human Growth Factors, Cytokines and Interleukins available to rejuvenate and soothe skin. Nurtures, nourishes and refreshed stressed skin after non-invasive cosmetic procedures such as fillers, microdermabrasion and light peels.
3. SkinCeuticals Emollience – uses a combination of grape seed, rose hip and macadamia oils along with Brazilian sea algae to moisturize dry skin. It also works well in dry, cold climates as well as high altitudes.
4. PCA Skin Collagen Hydrator – rich emollient moisturizer contains a blend of humectants and shea butter for maximum hydration in patients with dry and mature skin. It alleviates skin dryness and provides excellent antioxidant benefits.
5. SkinMedica Rejuvenative Moisturizer – a facial cream rich in vitamin E and vitamin C (potent antioxidants that protect the skin from environmental aging influences), essential fatty acids and botanical cellular enhancers. A perfect solution necessary to replenish tired, stressed skin by rejuvenating the skin and easing the appearance of aging.
A good facial moisturizer is a must if you want to keep your skin looking young and healthy. Our top 5 moisturizers list for dry skin are long-lasting and fast-absorbing, so you won’t need to worry about showing any signs of dryness! Visit SkinMedix.com or follow the product links below to purchase!
Skin care products can be pricey. You want products that work for your skin at the best price–we all do! So, what is the difference between Cosmeceutical products and over-the-counter…and is one better than the other?
Let’s start with some much needed information. Your skin has two layer: the top layer called the epidermis, and the bottom layer called the dermis. To get the skin you want, products need to penetrate to the dermis where the collagen and elastin are. New skin cells are also produced in the dermis.
Cosmeceutical products, like those available at a spa, salon…and of course SkinMedix.com, can do just that! They can penetrate to the dermis because of their active ingredients. They are well formulated and tested so the product can reach the new skin cells. The active ingredients are those that actually do something beneficial for your skin, be it reduce wrinkles or pigmentation, prevent acne, or hydrate. The level of penetration cosmeceutical products can accomplish is going to prevent loss of collagen and elastin (both signs of aging) because they work on live tissue. A professional will recommend the cosmeceutical products that work best for your skin type.
Over-the-counter products are those that you can purchase at any drug store or convenience store. The FDA approved over-the-counter products work on the outermost layer of skin. They have minimal results that take a longer time to see. Over-the-counter products are usually very affordable due to the ineffectiveness (= low cost) of the ingredients. Most often it is the advertising that you are paying for, not a quality product.
To achieve the skin you want, cosmeceutical products will give you the BEST results, hands down. It may be more of an investment, but you use less, and they work better! Ask your skin care professional which one of our amazing products will fit your skin the best! Then visit SkinMedix.com and let us be your source for low prices on the world’s leading anti-aging cosmeceuticals normally available only through physicians’ offices and high-end spas at much higher prices!
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Neocutis Lumière Bio-Restorative Eye Cream is the closest you can get to auto-fixing puffiness and dark circles. (Few formulas target both so effectively.) Dermatologic surgeon Mitchel Goldman in San Diego says then fragrance-free cream is a triple threat—hyaluronic acid plumps skin, protein growth factors promote new collagen, and caffeine tightens and restricts blood vessels. —InStyle Magazine
This Award winning, intensive line smoothing eye cream with PSP® helps improve signs of skin in the delicate eye area.
Formulated with 30% more PSP®, a complete protein blend of Human Growth Factors, Cytokines and Interleukins available to smooth and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Apply AM/PM or as directed by physician for visibly younger looking eyes!
CLINICALLY PROVEN RESULTS
Recently, a large clinical study with LUMIÈRE Bio-restorative Eye Cream was completed. The study demonstrated that LUMIÈRE helps to significantly reduce the signs of aged and stressed skin around the eye after six weeks of twice daily use. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2007, Volume 6, Issue 7, Pages 725-729.
See detailed study results by clicking on link below!
Neocutis LUMIÈRE Study
Looking to target the most stubborn signs of skin aging on more than just your eyes? All Neocutis products are formulated with a blend of science and Swiss technology to enhance skin’s natural beauty. Click here to discover the entire Neocutis line at SkinMedix.com!
Food. It’s the giver of life, the bread to your literal butter. You need it. But just in the same way that certain foods can ruin your figure, some foods will ruin your skin.
Your skin is functioning exactly the way it should according to the way you eat. If you eat a diet of un-healthy processed foods, then your skin will function in an un-healthy manner. If you eat a healthy diet of natural,un-processed foods, and full of fruits and veggies, then your skin will function accordingly…period. In this case, you really are what you eat and it shows up on your skin. Your skin can be tall tale sign of how healthy you really are.
So, what foods are the best for healthy skin? To answer our question, we look to MayoClinic dermatologist, Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.. He explains that even though research on the best foods for healthy skin is limited, “antioxidant-rich foods still seem to have a protective effect for the skin”.
Consider these skin-friendly foods:
“On the flip side, some foods seem to be associated with skin damage,” adds Dr. Gibson. “For example, some research suggests that a diet high in processed or refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats promotes skin aging.”
Remember, many of the best foods for healthy skin also promote good health overall. Rather than focusing on specific foods for healthy skin, concentrate on a healthy diet in general. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Include nuts, seeds and beans in your favorite meals. Opt for whole-grain breads and pasta. Limit sweets. Strive for variety as you’re making healthy choices. Apply these tips in conjunction with your favorite SkinMedix products, and your skin will be the envy of all the town! 😉
What foods have you found affect your skin for better/worse?
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Think you’re getting a better deal somewhere else? Well, think again. One of our customers sent us this picture of her latest purchase when she decided to “see other people” and buy from another site. Her email reads,
I have purchased from SkinMedix for years, but when I saw this product at an unbelievable price on another site, I thought I’d struck gold. I was so disppointed when my package arrived and the product box was smashed. To make matters worse, the product was old and smelled terrible!!! The company won’t accept returns and won’t reply to any of my emails! What I thought a was a great deal, turned out to be horrible let down and a total waste of money! SkinMedix, I love you, and I’ll never leave you again!
Moral of the story? Don’t buy skin care from just anywhere. At SkinMedix, all of our products are guaranteed to be authentic and fresh from the manufacturer with original seals and packaging. Join the hundreds of thousands of people who have discovered the value and convenience of SkinMedix.com. We would love to count you among them! 🙂
Live in Portland, Oregon? Lucky you. Live in Vegas? Visit SkinMedix.com for amazing antioxidant products, like Topix Replenix Power of Three Serum, to help combat those damaging free radicals.
Dailyglow.com hired a researcher to analyze a ton of data from the CDC, AAD, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Census Bureau, and others to rank the 55 largest cities/metropolitan areas in the US for the healthiest/best skin. Check out Daily Glow to learn more and in the meantime, check out this info-graphic.
Where does your city rank? Leave us a comment. We want to know!
photo credit – dailyglow.com
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