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- At October 27, 2011
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Effective Skincare
CIRCULATION
This has everything to do with your skin’s health and it is substantially overlooked by the skincare community. All the skin’s food, immune support, antioxidant and remodeling efforts all come from the blood supply. Every time you are stressed, you drink coffee or go outside in cold weather, your skin suffers a little because all of these things restrict bloodflow to the dermis. Vitamin K, horse chestnut and caffeine in skincare products are all designed to reduce bloodflow. There is no skin condition (Rosacea, Dark Circles, etc) that is better off with less blood flow. That is why the utilization of Retinaldehyde, Niacinamide, Camphor, and other circulation enhancing ingredients makes such a big difference in the quality and health of the skin. Bags under the eyes are the result of vasoconstriction (reduced blood flow and the correlation between loss of blood supply and the thinning of the dermis with age are more than a coincidence. Remember, it is a thinning dermis that is the primary cause of visible capillaries. The reason capillaries return after treatment is because the skin wants adequate blood supply in the area. The best way to reduce this is to build back the collagen/elastin (in the dermis) that covers these vessels.
Read More»Hyperpigmentation
- At October 27, 2011
- By peb7268
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Hyperpigmentation is most commonly the result of sun overexposure but a growing problem (and close second) is the epidemic of melasma. Both sources require highly effective tyrosinase inhibitors to get the job done but there is more to it than that. There must be a focus on reducing free radicals as they are the primary stimulus of unwanted pigment. Colon health also plays a role in cases like melasma where yeast overgrowth is a likely culprit. No matter what method you choose, just remember that melanocytes are what keep us young and keep our skin healthy so short treatment protocols are recommended where possible.
A common misunderstanding in the treatment of hyperpigmentation is in the adeptness of the melanocyte. Most tests on tyrosinase inhibitors are done in labs and show the activity of an ingredient over a limited time frame. More lengthy studies show that melanocytes may adapt to many of the more popular lightening agents rendering them ineffective. To combat this, Osmosis is taking only the best tyrosinase inhibitors and using all of them. The combination of multiple mechanisms of action and high percentages of Paper Mulberry (study showed 0.4% Paper Mulberry was equivalent to 5.5% Hydroquinone) make this a fantastic lightening agent.
Enlighten – Fading/Pigmented Skin Serum
What makes this product so unique is its diversity. We approach skin color normalization with the attitude that first and foremost, free radicals need to be avoided. This starts with all-natural, chirally corrected ingredients. Secondly, antioxidants are provided in the form of pre-treatment with Replenish (in the Osmosis Hyperpigmentation Protocol) and then additional antioxidants in Enlighten such as THC, Rumex and GABA. I will not list all of the (12) lightening agents in the product here, but I will tell you that their varying mechanisms of action and the persistent potency of Paper Mulberry make this formula highly effective and fast acting. If you need laser treatment, you can view Touch Up Laser. We have chosen to replace Hydroquinone with these better, safer alternatives because of its side effect profile.