We are a society that looks for instant results, we want to lose 20 lbs. in 20 days, have six-pack abs. in 60 minutes, and younger looking skin overnight. If something sounds too good to be true, then it usually is not true. Changes in our skin don’t happen overnight whether they are for the bad or the good. The best results I’ve seen in my own practice is when a client commits to a series of treatments and home care. Typically sun damage and acne require several peels with post treatment facials to clarify and renew the skin. By strategically scheduling appointments that resurface and regenerate newer healthier cells, you will see a gradual transformation. I have seen remarkable changes with this approach. Monthly facials are great for maintenance, but real changes require a more intense and focused approach. Like any change whether it’s fitness, diet or the skin; time and commitment are required. Do you have what it takes to make the change?
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TRANSFORM YOUR SKIN
Saturday, October 2nd, 2010Skin Care in the 21st Century
Wednesday, June 3rd, 200921st Century skin care is all about ingredients. There are anti-oxidants like Vitamin A, C and E; lipids like essential fatty acids, cyclopentasiloxane a huge word for the silky silicones that fill in fine lines and coat the skin with soft protective polymers and the latest rage, peptide technology. Peptide is a word you see in skin care, but most people don’t know what it is and how it can affect the skin.
Different types of peptides work in different ways. Some peptides stimulate the skin to produce more collagen. Peptides are tiny protein fragments of amino acids which when linked together make up long chains of collagen fibers. When collagen breaks down it returns to these fragments. Adding peptides to the skin makes your body think that the collagen is breaking down so it stimulates the skin to make more.
Neuropeptides block the release of neurotransmitters from nerves. The thin tissue around the eyes and mouth allow for the absorption of these peptides and help to simulate the affect of Botox. Peptides block the signals facial muscles receive when we make an expression, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Neuropeptides also help to control inflammation by blocking the inflammatory response in the skin.
Matrixyl 3000 is a branded peptide that combines palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7. This formula stimulates collagen. According to clinical trials, matrixyl 3000 led to a 33% decrease in wrinkle density, a 23% decrease in the volume of wrinkles and a 20% decrease in the depth of wrinkles. A study presented at the World Congress of Dermatology in Paris found peptides produced faster and similar results to retinol without the irritation.
Lupine protein is a hydrolyzed protein made from the seeds of the lupine plant and contains 35-40% of all essential amino acids. This natural extract provides the same benefits as other peptide technologies and may be absorbed more readily by the skin.
Research suggests peptide technology provides real results in skin care. Check out the ingredient list in a formulation before you select the product. In order to achieve the maximum affect the peptide should be listed in the top 5-10 active ingredients.
Science continues to discover new ingredients to maintain youthful, healthy skin. The days of hope in a bottle are over, now the bottles come with real results. Welcome to 21st century skin care.
Face First
Monday, March 23rd, 2009Whenever someone tells me, “I’ve never had a facial,” it’s like someone has told me they’ve never been to the dentist, or the doctor. Our face is the first thing people notice when they meet us and a regular facial helps insure that your skin is healthy with a smooth, clear and even texture. During a facial, dead skin cells are gently removed and fresh, younger cells are revealed. Although you can purchase over the counter products that serve this function, professionals are able to use facial products that can’t be purchased in a drug or department store. After the surface cells are removed, the technician can use products based on the skin’s condition that will help encourage positive renewal. Products that would normally have a tendency to sit on the skin can penetrate more easily after a thorough cleansing. Depending on the type of facial you try, massage may also be incorporated. This step helps to stimulate good circulation, aids in the detoxification process and a final bonus it feels great!
Some people think they can’t afford facials. If you buy shoes, handbags, nice clothes or go out to eat, you can afford a facial. I know men and women who don’t think twice about dropping $50 to $100 on a pair of shoes or a new blouse or shirt, yet they won’t invest in the one thing people see everyday, their faces. So, if you’ve never had a facial, it’s time to see what you’ve been missing. Book one today, your face will thank you.