The New Science of Perfect Skin A Scientist Dechipers the Code to Beautiful, Healthy Skin
“What’s the difference between a peptide and an enzyme?” “Can creams really repair my DNA?” Hundreds of women are trying to crack the beauty secret: what ingredients and which products will give me beautiful, healthy skin?
Bio-scientist turned skin-care pioneer Daniel Yarosh, Ph.D. takes his skin care expertise — more than 20 years of researching, manufacturing, supplying, and formulating skin-care products — and captures it in THE NEW SCIENCE OF PERFECT SKIN: Understanding Skin-Care Myths and Miracles for Radiant Skin at Any Age.
“Despite the gains made by the newest wave of skin care advancements, there’s never been more confusion and uncertainty about which products deliver results, and which are a waste of money,” said Daniel Yarosh, Ph.D. “I wrote the book so consumers have a practical skin care reference guide that helps them make smart choices.”
Divided into four sections, THE NEW SCIENCE OF PERFECT SKIN advises consumers on how to slow down the aging process differentiate which products work … and which don’t:
– In Part One (The Basics) Dr. Yarosh takes us back to school with Skin
Care 101;
– Part Two (Packaging and Ingredients) provides a comprehensive overview
of products labels and ingredients, so that consumers can make informed
decisions when shopping for skin care cosmetics;
– Part Three (Cosmetic Products) highlights the latest innovations in
skin care and sun care products and treatments, and physicians’
treatments;
– Part Four (Regimens and Recommendations) answers the question, “What is
a good skin care regimen?”
With this book, readers will be able to:
– Learn and understand the purpose and power of key skin care ingredients
– Decode product labels and differentiate between products that work, and
those that only offer “hype”
– Use the latest, proven innovations — including DNA repair — to
address common skin care issues like wrinkles, acne and even skin
cancer
– Streamline skin care routines by using “smart” products that contain
multiple active ingredients
ABOUT THE AUTHOR DR. DANIEL YAROSH: Daniel B. Yarosh, PhD, is President and Chairman of the Board, AGI Dermatics. He served as a National Science Foundation Fellow at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, and then a Staff Fellow and Cancer Expert at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland. In 1985, Dr. Yarosh founded AGI Dermatics, with an emphasis on the commercial application of DNA repair. He is the inventor of Dimericine(R) (T4N5 liposome lotion), which is a liposomal DNA repair enzyme for the prevention of skin cancer. The drug is now being tested in patients with high skin cancer risk, patients with organ transplants and those with the genetic disease xeroderma pigmentosum.
Websites: http://www.agiderm.com.
Instant Tan New from Earth Line
In a market awash with instant tan products is there room for one more?
Well yes, there is, if it is as good as Earth-Line, an award winning, pure, natural, organic skin care range now available in the UK from Holland.
Unlike most instant tanning products, Earth-Line’s Self Tanner is made from 100% natural ingredients which have been allergy tested. and carries the highly coveted BDIH organic certification. There are no parabens, paraffin, colorants or synthetic perfumes — just pure honest ingredients blended to work together giving you a healthy tan without a hint of “WAG orange” to be seen.
Also included in the range is Tan Accelerator which is specially designed to maximise the skins ability to acquire a tan with the minimum amount of exposure to the sun. The formulation uses natural oils, Vitamin E and tan activators to protect the skin against the signs of ageing and provide maximum hydration.
The Earth-Line range, including the Self Tanner and the Tan Accelerator, are based on formulations that use the optimal amounts of natural Vitamin E that can be absorbed by the skin.
Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant which is beneficial to the skin in a number of ways:
* protects the skin from damaging environmental factors such as air pollution additives, UV radiation and other stresses.
* increases circulation to the skin which feeds the tissues with oxygen and this helps to improve skin regeneration and reduces skin damage caused by sun exposure.
* stimulates skin cell renewal which allows greater skin hydration and this helps slow natural ageing processes and reduces the build up of fine lines.
The Earth-Line range is available in the UK through a number of health food shops, but can also be purchased on line through www.riohealth.co.uk.
Organic SPF 20 Sunscreen Green Screen from Kabana
Kabana Skin Care, manufacturer of Organic and Natural Skin Care products and Sunscreen, releases its first organic sunscreen. It is made from 8 edible-grade certified organic and natural ingredients. This unique formula includes the safest mineral sunscreen, 25% non-nanoparticle Zinc Oxide. Green Screen Organic SPF 20 Sunscreen was created in response to customer requests for a higher SPF, non-greasy, consistently creamy natural sunscreen.
Unlike other ‘natural’ skin care manufacturers, Kabana truly is 100% natural. Kabana uses superbly simple formulas with easily understandable ingredients and does not rely upon the green-washing techniques commonly employed by other ‘natural’ manufacturers. For example, many companies that only ‘market natural’ use organic extracts or essential oils at very low percentage levels in petroleum derived bases. Other green-washing techniques include using plant-derived base oils that have been synthetically modified, such as with the capric/caprylic triglycerides that are frequently found in many other formulas marketed as ‘natural.’
The only way to tell whether or not a company truly uses natural and/or organic ingredients is by reading ingredient labels to understand each component. Erik Kreider MS MBA, a pharmaceutical scientist and Kabana’s founder, chooses ingredients with this in mind and accepts them only if the following is true:
“In order for an ingredient to be deemed natural by Kabana’s rigorous standards it must be directly derived from a living organism via a sustainable process and free of petrochemicals, or is a mineral that has a proven safety record for use on and in the human body, such as with our spring water and non-nanoparticle zinc oxide. Kabana’s ingredients are of the highest quality, chosen specifically to ensure good health and environmental sustainability.”
Green Screen Organic SPF 20 Sunscreen contains these certified organic and natural ingredients:
1. 25% Zinc Oxide
2. Eldorado Springs Artesian Water
3. Certified Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
4. Certified Organic Jojoba Oil
5. Vegetable Glycerin
6. Certifiied Organic Shea Butter
7. Vegetable Emulsifying Wax
8. Vegetable Vitamin E
Green Screen Organic SPF 20 Sunscreen is non-nano, biodegradable, fragrance-free, and packaged in recyclable tubes.
Kabana Skin Care offers exceptional ingredients assuring our customers peace in body and mind. How do we do this? Our products are free of synthetic, petroleum-based or nanoparticle chemicals.
Current product offerings are:
Green Screen Organic SPF 20 Sunscreen: a non-nano organic ingredient UVA & UVB sunscreen
Kabana Crème: an ultra nourishing moisturizing crème
Sugar, Baby!: a fabulously rich sugar scrub
Green Screen SPF 15 Sunscreen: a highly moisturizing broad spectrum UVA & UVB sunscreen
Liplovers Natural Lip Balm: with all natural flavors
Sunsei UV soap: providing zinc oxide UV protection
Kabana UV Protective Shower Gel and Shampoo: a castile gel version of Sunsei
Kabana Naturally Effective Deodorant: 6 natural ingredients keep you fresh all day
Green Screen Organic SPF 20 Sunscreen is available worldwide online at www.kabanaskincare.com several North Pacific Whole Foods and select natural product retailers nationwide.
Treatment for Dry and Damaged Skin New Medicated Hand-e-Balm
For several years, Gold Star Products, Inc., has been providing Hand-e-Balm to gymnasts to treat dry and damaged skin. An all-in-one product, Hand-e-Balm is a unique combination of ingredients which has been proven to soothe pain and promote healing. It seals the skin, holds in moisture to reduce dryness, fights off infections, and acts as a skin protector to help reduce additional injuries to hands and feet.The Hand-e-Balm™ formula is energized with vitamin E to speed the healing process and all ingredients are USP grade or better and FDA tested for safety and effectiveness.
Herb Rankin, President of Gold Star Products, said: “although we originally developed this formula specifically for gymnasts, Hand-e-Balm has proved to be first choice for many athletes, such as cyclists, runners, hikers, and golfers who have similar skin problems. We are therefore increasing distribution to make it more widely available.”
Rankin added: “it has been rewarding to discover that athletes from multiple sports are telling us that Hand-e-Balm, because of the effective way in which it relieves pain and promotes faster healing, is first choice for their often chronic skin conditions.”
Most athletes develop rips, blisters, friction burns, and dry skin on their hands and feet, which if not treated properly, can cause loss of valuable time in their intense training regimen. Hand-e-Balm can give welcome relief to these persistent and often very painful skin injury problems. Many athletes use lotions that contain alcohol which, with continued use, actually increase skin dryness. The Hand-e-Balm formula contains no alcohol and uses lanolin, with its well-known soothing properties, as its base ingredient.
Other athletes who develop rips, blisters, and dry skin find that Hand-e-Balm gives them pain relief, faster healing, antiseptic protection and also aids ongoing skin protection.
Herb Rankin concluded: “I developed Hand-e-Balm to treat the often extreme skin problems of gymnasts and I have been very gratified to find that its highly effective formulation is successful and cost-effective in treating the difficult skin conditions of athletes in many other sports.”
For more information on where to purchase Hand-e-Balm please visit www.goldstarskincare.com.
DermaLastyl-m First Anti-Aging Aftershave
The first and only anti-wrinkle, anti-aging aftershave, DermaLastyl-m, is now available. Using genuine human elastin, Elastatropin, to help decrease the appearance of existing wrinkles and restore youthful appearance, DermaLastyl-m Aftershave aids in preventing the onset of new facial lines. Independent studies of the DermaLastyl patented delivery system note significant uptake of synthetic human elastin into the outer skin layers. Men can reduce their need to schedule wrinkle-eradicating risky injections and surgical procedures by using the new DermaLastyl-m Aftershave.
The primary active ingredient is a complex chain of over 600 amino acids. Such complex molecules are normally too large to work in a topical cosmetic application. Even the most advanced cosmetics sold contain much smaller peptide combinations totaling six amino acids at most. DermaLastyl-m is not yet in stores but can be purchased online at http://www.dermalastyl-m.com/ or by calling 800-335-8312. Distribution will be expanded to include retail and department stores worldwide in the coming months.
About DermaPlus, Inc.
DermaPlus, Inc., the producer of DermaLastyl line of products, is a biotechnology company that designs and manufactures sophisticated, high performance biomaterials for use in cosmeceuticals. Based on human genetic sequences, these biomaterials can be customized to reflect the genetic makeup of human tissues, population groups or even single individuals. DermaLastyl-B, DermaLastyl-E, DermaLastyl-Bx, DermaLastyl-Ex, Keracyte-b, and DermaLastyl-m are the first genetically engineered products on the market that help restore elastin properties to the skin. Used properly, DermaLastyl will eliminate and/or prevent wrinkles reducing the need or extending the life of cosmetic medical procedures such as Botox injections or facelifts.
Skin Treatments for After Pregnancy
Mother’s Day is Sunday and while we wouldn’t trade our bundles of joy for our “before baby” figures, that doesn’t mean we don’t long for the tight tummy of yesteryear. There are laser procedures that can erase stretch marks, tighten skin, and even improve skin tone. Who knew?! Dr. Carol Clinton of Timeless Skin Solutions suggests these treatments to her patients.
For Stretch Marks:
Depending on the severity of stretch marks, improvement can be seen with use of topical products and/or the Titan procedure. Emu Oil is a highly moisturizing, natural skin softener with rejuvenating properties. It is recommended for use during and after pregnancy. Kojic acid and azelaic acid are both effective as lightening agents. By combing these topicals with Titan, a non-invasive procedure which reduces redness and improves elasticity, women can see results in as little as eight weeks.
For Discoloration:
Discoloration is a common side effect of pregnancy. It frequently appears on the face. Topicals that contain Kojic and/or azelaic acid can significantly improve skin discoloration. After pregnancy, retinA and hydroquinone can also safely be used for discoloration. For cases that require more intense treatment, Dr. Clinton recommends Pearl or Intense Pulse Light (IPL) therapy. Pearl combines the impact of resurfacing lasers with the gentleness and safety of non-invasive procedures to treat damaged skin. IPL passes through the top layer of skin and is selectively absorbed by brown, black or blue pigments particles within the skin. Those cells then break into miniscule particles that are removed by the body’s immune system.
For Loose Skin:
The Titan procedure is recommended to tighten the loose skin that remains after 9 months of pregnancy. While the procedure does not aid in weight loss, it does tighten the skin improving elasticity.
It’s never too late to address skin issues related to pregnancy. Even if you had your children 20 or 30 years ago, you can still improve your skin’s tone and texture.
Thank you to Dr. Carol Clinton from Timeless Skin Solutions for providing this post You can read all about her practice at www.timelessskinsolutions.com.
Anti-Aging Nutrition Enhanced Skin Cream Test Results from Glycology New Celsync
Glycology, Inc., an innovative life sciences company committed to developing and commercializing new nutrition enhanced beauty and health technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Adoodle, Inc. today announced that it has received positive testing results of its new formulated Celsync skin cream with omega 3. Glycology’s proprietary anti-aging skin cream complex, Celsync, contains glucosamine, a powerful cellular exfoliator that targets and reduces the visible signs of aging.
Testing produced significant improvements in skin appearance and integrity:
* Boosts collagen by 145%
* Increases skin hydration by 50%
* Decreases the appearance of wrinkles & fine lines by 52%
* Enhances skin firmness by 60%
* Improves skin clarity by 49%
* Improves sun damaged skin 50%
Results seen included -
1. Skin is firmer within minutes.
2. Within a month, lines and wrinkles significantly reduced.
3. Within a few months, skin is noticeably lifted, more resilient, and healthier-looking.
“Skin beauty is a reflection of inner health and vitality. Skin’s appearance is at its best when essential nutrients aid in stimulating and protecting skin cell activity throughout the surface layers of the skin. Glycology’s breakthrough nutrition and dermatology which is based on NOBEL prize-winning technology can influence skin health and beauty,” stated Glycology Inc., President Ian Jones.
Also, and as important are the essential nutrients both in the nutrition enhanced skin cream as well as Celsync capsules.
“Glycology’s approach to advanced skin care is based on “signal technology, a system by which healthy human cells communicate in order to repair, renew and replicate themselves,” added Jones.
Ingesting Celsync capsules and using Celsync skin cream for example allows essential nutrients to work both from within the body as well as on the surface of the skin for remarkable absorption and outstanding results.
Find out how you can look better, feel better and increase your immune system for both health and beauty. To review all the Celsync products, please visit: www.glycology.com.
Kaeline Skin Care Creams New Botanical Luxury Line
Xandra Renouvelle, the fast growing organic cosmetic distributor based in Hudson, Ohio has launched U.S. distribution of Kaeline Cosmetiques expanded line of luxury skin care.
Kaeline’s professional spa and retail skin care products are based on 100% organic Moroccan argan oil blended with rich active botanicals and aromatic essential oils. Argan oil is extraordinarily rich in natural antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E. Independent scientific analysis shows it to be one of the highest natural sources of vitamin E on the planet. It also contains Squalene, a unique and rare component that is being researched for its inhibitory effect on skin cancer. Argan oil is truly one of Mother Nature’s most perfect gifts for the skin.
“Our new creams are not only a great extension to our premium argan oil based skincare line, they continue to reflect our commitment to respond to what our customers want,” says Jean-Marie Bugarel, Managing Director of Kaeline Cosmetiques. “We want to grow through innovation and always provide the highest quality.”
The expanded product line incorporates some of the most effective anti aging botanical ingredients:
Argabaume Nuit Anti-Rides is an anti-wrinkle night balm with argan oil. Omegaplancton is key in this unique blend of natural and organic ingredients. It is derived from sea plankton and has been shown to reduce inflammation, retain moisture, and stimulate the skin’s own defense mechanism against oxidation. The balm also contains shea butter, renowned for its superior moisturizing and healing properties.
Crème Arganaissance is a silken moisturizing day cream for the face. It combines argan oil with a unique blend of natural ingredients to result in an optimized level of skin hydration, enhanced cell regeneration, and a revitalized appearance. It does not contain any animal ingredients and is Paraben free.
“We’re building a loyal base of US customers. What’s more important, once they try Kaeline, they buy again,” comments Jackie Boesinger, founder of Xandra Renouvelle. “Hudson Ohio is hardly the epicenter of organic skincare but we’ve definitely put Kaeline on the map.”
Kaeline’s expertly formulated products combine powerful natural antioxidants and beneficial botanicals to stimulate beauty from the inside out by working in harmony with the body to achieve the goal of healthier skin. Kaeline Argtherapie offers a full range of professional and retail skin care products targeted to upscale spas, salons, and retailers. The products are never tested on animals and are paraben-free. Kaeline strives to use 100% naturally derived botanical ingredients and engages in fair trade practices. The products have been certified ECOCERT for their organic content. For more information: www.XandraRenouvelle.com.
Paris Hiltons New Hair Extension Line
Actress, businesswoman, and fashion icon Paris Hilton is teaming up with Sally Beauty Supply, the largest specialty retailer of professional beauty supplies in the world. In a press conference held today, May 8, 2008, at 620 Loft and Garden in New York City, Hilton announced that she has partnered with Sally Beauty Supply to design a collection of chic, high-quality yet affordable hair extensions. Available in ten natural looking shades, Clipin-Go by Paris Hilton is inspired by Hilton’s flirty and feminine personal style and will be available exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply stores.
“I’m thrilled to work with Sally Beauty on my own line of hair extensions,” says Paris Hilton. “My goal was to bring myself and my personality into this project. I have been wearing extensions for years and there is nothing out there like this product. We used the best quality extensions and they just look fabulous — and beautiful hair is the ultimate accessory.”
Hilton has been a Sally Beauty customer since she was a young girl and decided to partner with the company because of their national presence. Designed for girls who love to look good and feel good, Hilton’s Clipin-Go extensions are made of the finest quality modacrylic hair which is 18 inches in length, giving you instant star quality hair. It’s not often you get to look like a celebrity. Hilton and Sally Beauty want everyone to have party perfect hair.
“Paris has been a pleasure to work with and we are confident that this venture will be a huge success,” says Mike Spinozzi, President of Sally Beauty Supply. “We are thrilled to have Paris Hilton support our continued mission of helping our customers ’solve their hair frustrations.’ This partnership, with a high-profile celebrity like Paris Hilton, will be a great addition to the brand’s existing persona and will allow us to cater to a younger demographic.”
The Clipin-Go by Paris Hilton collection will be sold exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply Stores beginning in May ‘08. For more information visit http://www.parisandsally.com. The extensions are available in 10 shades of hotness and will retail for $79.99.
Fractional Resurfacing DeepFX and ActiveFX Featured at The American Society Of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
DeepFX and ActiveFX were featured during this year’s annual meeting of The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) in San Diego during the Cosmetic Medicine
course, chaired by Jeffrey Kenkel, MD of UTSW.
Dr. Kenkel has been using the fractional ActiveFX technology for more
than two years, and commented about Lumenis’ latest technological
advancement. “I’m excited about this new generation of CO2 devices because
I can offer my patients a single treatment that provides desired results
with manageable downtime,” Dr. Kenkel said.
Michael Kulick, MD, of San Francisco showcased DeepFX at the full-day
course. Dr. Kulick performed a live DeepFX treatment, answering audience
questions regarding pre- and post-treatment protocols, depth of
penetration, and optimal settings. He noted that his patient felt little to
no discomfort with the treatment, and had less post-operative side effects
than other fractional devices that were presented.
Deep FX, the latest in fractional treatment offered by Lumenis Inc.,
joins the already popular ActiveFX as a powerful way to treat wrinkles,
scars, skin tone and texture in a single treatment with minimum downtime.
ActiveFX targets the epidermal and papillary dermal layers of the skin
and is ideal for treating conditions that manifest in the upper layers of
the skin, including fine lines, dyschromia, and textural irregularities.
DeepFX, which was introduced in 2007, targets the deep dermal layers of the
skin, and provides exceptional results on deep wrinkles, scars, and
peri-oral rhytids.
“The UltraPulse Encore, is the only system with both DeepFX and
ActiveFX resurfacing options, providing physicians the most versatile CO2
laser in the industry” commented Dale Koop, Sr. Vice President and head of
Lumenis’ Strategic Aesthetic Business Unit. “Long known as the ‘gold
standard’ in the industry, the UltraPulse Encore is a shining example of
Lumenis’ commitment to the ongoing development and commercialization of
premium lasers to our physician customers”
Both the ActiveFX and DeepFX treatments gained widespread interest at
this ASAPS meeting. Jordan Farkas, MD, presented four talks that included
the dramatic histologic effects of ActiveFX and DeepFX. Dr. Farkas, who has
completed extensive research on fractional technology, was awarded with
this year’s Research Paper of the Year for his work. Kenneth Rothaus, MD,
FACS, also presented on Lumenis’ fractional technology, and featured
ActiveFX and DeepFX at the “Hot Topics in Cosmetic Surgery” discussion.
In the ASAPS meeting’s Scientific Session, “Fractional Resurfacing — A
Critical Assessment,” a report on the clinical outcomes and
histopathological results of ActiveFX and DeepFX, were presented by Dr.
Jeffrey Kenkel. Dr. Kenkel also noted that he likes to combine the Lumenis
fractional treatments. “Most patients have superficial and deep needs, so I
often combine ActiveFX and DeepFX,” he said. He presented photos of his
patients that received the treatments, and remarked on the exceptional
results that had been achieved.
