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Archive for the ‘Skin Care Science Ingredients’ Category Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Q: Sally, a 16-year-old high school student in Vermont, treats her often severe acne with over-the-counter products rife with benzoyl peroxide, but lately, doing so has been drying out her skin. How can she treat her dehydration without causing more breakouts? A: A misconception of many of those with acne is to over cleanse and strip the skin of its natural moisture. If Sally’s skin is not reacting well to traditional acne ingredients, she must balance her skin’s moisture levels and can consider trying the latest breakthrough in acne care: peptides. Anti-microbial peptides like Oligopeptide-10 will help to kill the bacteria that causes acne, as well as help to reduce irritation associated with this bacteria. Oligopeptide-10 works very well with salicylic acid and allows the salicylic to be formulated at a lower concentration to reduce irritation without compromising effectiveness. Sally can get a facial using products containing this peptide/salicylic combination 1-2 times per month for best results.  Tags: acne, acne treatment, granactive acne peptide, HydroPeptide, Oligopeptide-10, peptides, peptides skin care, pimples, salicylic acid, skin care for oily skin, skin care tips
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Q: Barry, 40, has a stressful job in Detroit, and is the single parent of three children. One of his favorite ways to unwind after hectic days is by setting his shower to steamy and staying in there for up to an hour. How can he protect his skin from draining its natural oils without sacrificing this cherished de-stressing ritual? A: Managing stress is one of the best ways to keep your skin looking great. If Barry can’t stand to part with his routine there are several ways he can make it up to his skin. Of course initially, Barry can include a moisture binding body wash to preserve as much moisture as possible within the skin. While a measured dose of steam can be beneficial for skin occasionally, prolonged exposure can damage capillaries and make them more visible on the surface. Acetyl Tripeptide-33 has been shown to help reduce the appearance of facial redness by up to 17% in clinical studies. Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 is another peptide that can work wonders for Barry’s skin. This potent ingredient helps preserve the protein in the skin that is responsible for moving water through the cell membrane. After applying a serum that contains both of these skin nourishing peptides, Barry can finish his night time routine by applying a rich moisturizer that contains both hyaluronic acid to draw moisture to the skin and shea butter to lock in moisture. Tags: Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Acetyl Tripeptide-33, anti aging ingredients, anti aging skin care, Anti-aging, anti-aging cream, anti-wrinkle cream, anti-wrinkle treatment, award winning beauty, beauty awards, hyaluronic acid, HydroPeptide, HydroPeptide Power Lift Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Rich Concentrate, moisturizers, peptides, peptides skin care, Power Lift, Power Lift Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Rich Concentrate, shea butter, skin care tips
Posted in News, Skin Care Science Ingredients, Skin Science | No Comments » Tuesday, March 12th, 2013 Per last week’s discussion, SNAP-8 works similarly to the way Argireline does. Need a refresher? Argireline is one of the first neuropeptides to debut in anti-aging skin care products and works by minimizing wrinkle-causing facial muscle contractions. When applied in the form of a serum or cream, SNAP-8 produces wrinkle-minimizing results by inhibiting catecholamine release to help keep the muscles relaxed and the skin smooth on the surface. Without the presence of SNAP-8, catecholamine is released and comes into contact with synapse receptors, triggering muscle contractions. Catecholamine is a neurotransmitter that causes the body to react to stress by increasing muscle contractions.
What does all of this science mean for your skin? In clinical studies, Argireline reduced wrinkle depth by an average of 17% after 15 days and 27% after 30 days. SNAP 8® is simply a longer chain of amino acids occurring in a similar sequence to that of Argireline, demonstrating 30% greater efficacy when included in a topical skin care product in a 10% concentration in both vivo and in vitro testing. In anti-wrinkle treatments containing SNAP-8, you are likely to also find Myoxinol. Please come back for the science behind the beauty of Myoxinol. Posted in News, Skin Care Science Ingredients, Skin Science | No Comments » Thursday, March 7th, 2013
Q: Zoe, 26, lives in Los Angeles but just got a P.A. gig on the set of a music documentary that will film for two months in the Mojave Desert. How should she alter her usual skincare routine to accommodate the upcoming change in climate? A: Naturally, Zoe’s skin will require more moisture in the desert than it does at home. However, sometimes it can be uncomfortable to wear a heavier moisturizer in such a hot climate. There are several different solutions to this problem. During the day Zoe should stick to a light hydrator that feels comfortable on her skin. The best one for her contains smart hydrators like hyaluronic acid, bamboo and rice bran that will provide adequate moisture and seal in hydration without feeling heavy. Her daytime moisturizer should also contain a powerful dose of antioxidants since she will be exposed to the sun all day. Green tea and Echinacea are perfect for this purpose. Botanicals such as Galanga and Niacin have also been shown to boost sun protection while delivering anti-aging and skin clearing benefits. At night, when it is usually cooler even in the desert, Zoe should use a heavier cream to provide long lasting moisture. Incorporating a cream with collagen-boosting peptides will enable Zoe’s skin to retain moisture more effectively over time. Secondly, underneath her moisturizers Zoe can use a hydrating serum both day and night. Serums generally have smaller molecules than moisturizers so they can penetrate more easily and provide deeper hydration. Serums formulated with grape stem cells are rich in anthocyanins known for their free radical scavenging properties, thus helping to absorb UV radiation deeper within the skin. Each of her moisturizers will then help to maintain proper moisture balance. Finally, Zoe should be sure to use sun protection with at least SPF 30 that contains the protective physical blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. With newer micronized technology, manufacturers have overcome the chalky appearance these ingredients once gave. Many sunscreens now contain ingredients that promote a more even skin tone, saving time and leaving no excuse for skipping sun protection. Tags: anti aging ingredients, anti aging skin care, anti aging skin care guide, Anti-aging, anti-aging cream, anti-aging serum, anti-wrinkle, Anti-Wrinkle Cellular Transformation Serum, anti-wrinkle cream, anti-wrinkle treatment, award winning beauty, HydroPeptide, HydroPeptide Power Lift, HydroPeptide SPF 30, moisturizer ingredients, moisturizers, peptides, peptides skin care, Power Lift Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Rich Concentrate, serum, SPF 30 Anti-wrinkle Skin Enhancing UV Protection
Posted in News, Skin Care Science Ingredients, Skin Science | No Comments » Tuesday, March 5th, 2013You may be familiar with the collagen-boosting properties of peptides in your anti-aging regimen, but do you know what role neuropeptides play in keeping your skin looking youthful? While peptides are short chains of amino acids also known as the building blocks of proteins, neuropeptides are peptides released by brain cells as intercellular messengers. Neuropeptides worth scanning skin care ingredient labels for include: SNAP -8, Myoxinol and Syn-Ake. 
SNAP-8 is a neuropeptide proven to be 30% more effective than Argireline in inhibiting repetitive facial contractions in clinical studies. Argireline was one of the first neuropeptides to appear in anti-aging skin care products. Myoxinol works in a similar way to SNAP-8, combating wrinkles by also inhibiting the movement of facial muscles responsible for the appearance of expression lines on the face. In clinical trials, Syn-Ake reduced the appearance of wrinkles by 52% in 28 days by interrupting the neurotransmitter activity that causes repetitive facial contractions. Superior wrinkle-reducing results are achieved by combining neuropeptides that prevent repetitive facial contractions by blocking the release of neurotransmitters that cause them and by preventing them after neurotransmitter activity has already taken place. Want to understand more of the science behind the beauty of SNAP-8, Myoxinol and Syn-Ake? Upcoming posts will feature these wrinkle-relaxing neuropeptides in greater depth. Tags: anti aging ingredients, anti aging skin care, anti aging skin care guide, Anti-aging, anti-aging cream, anti-aging serum, anti-wrinkle, Anti-Wrinkle Cellular Transformation Serum, anti-wrinkle cream, anti-wrinkle treatment, award winning beauty, HydroPeptide, HydroPeptide Power Lift, HydroStem Serum, moisturizer ingredients, moisturizers, peptides, peptides skin care, Power Lift Anti-Wrinkle Ultra Rich Concentrate, serum
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