We all know that a daily dose of vitamins helps keep our bodies feeling fit, healthy, and ready for whatever life sends our way. However, many of us aren’t aware just how beneficial these same vitamins, particularly Vitamin C, can be for our skin. Whether your skin is dehydrated, mature, aging, hyperpigmented, or lacking vibrancy, Vitamin C could be the treatment to save your skin, protect, and repair the natural beauty of your skin.
Vitamin C can be found in forms such as Ascorbic Acid - the unaltered and exfoliating form of Vitamin C, Ascorbyl Palmitate – a derivative of Vitamin C with similar benefits, and more in skin care. Because Vitamin C oxidizes very quickly with water, manufacturers often have to modify to the Vitamin C to maintain the helpful qualities for skin care.
When used in topical treatments, Vitamin C can actually transform the overall look and feel of your skin. Vitamin C improves your skin in several ways. Vitamin C promotes the synthesis of collagen, which improves the structural proteins within your skin. Topical use of Vitamin C also will neutralize free radicals, defend against environmental damage, and help prevent premature fine lines and wrinkles.
Topical doses of Vitamin C are used specifically to lighten darker skin cells, tone lackluster and distressed skin, and tighten aging skin with fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Products such as the Cosmion C Iontophoretic Rejuvenating Serum infuse your skin with this healing Vitamin to penetrate, repair, and revive your complexion.
For those searching for a pure, concentrated, and powerful formula of Vitamin C, products such as Obagi Professional-C Serum 20% and Obagi Professional-C Serum 5% - For Eyes will whip your skin into shape with a hydrating, protecting, and preventative formula of Vitamin C.
Skin care is constantly advancing and improving the concentrations, delivery, and effectiveness of topical Vitamin C treatments. MCK Laboraties, the makers of M2 Skin Care and MaMa Lotion has created a powerful new skin care line, Boske Dermaceuticals, that features Vitamin C as its star ingredient.
With the Boske Dermaceuticals Alchemist C Antioxidant Serum – Combination to Oily Skin and Boske Dermaceuticals Alchemist C Antioxidant Serum – Normal to Dry Skin, you can immerse your skin the best and most advanced healing and rejuvenating powers of Vitamin C.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Create Vibrant Skin, Protect, restore & renew you skin with topical vitamin c
Monday, July 27, 2009
Five Simple Steps to Healthier, Happier Skin
So you want great skin, but you’re unsure where to begin? No need to worry. We’ve figured it out for you. Simply follow the easy steps below. Under each skin type, we will specify the types of products each skin type requires. Soon, you’ll be on your way to healthy, glowing skin.
Daily Skin Care Regimen
1. Cleanse (AM and PM)
2. Tone (optional, depending on skin condition)
3. Treat (optional, depending on skin condition)
4. Moisturize (AM; PM may be optional depending on Step 3)
5. Protect/Sunscreen (AM; may be combined with Step 4)
Weekly Skin Care Regimen
1. Exfoliator (if your Daily Regimen is not exfoliating)
2. Mask (no need for Exfoliator if mask is exfoliating)
Product Tips for each Skin Type
Normal Skin: Skin with a clear, supple surface that is neither dry nor oily.
Use products that don’t strip your skin of moisture. Mild cleansers and light moisturizers with sunscreen work best. Toner isn’t required.
See our recommended products for Normal Skin
Oily Skin: Skin with overactive sebaceous glands; often with enlarged pores.
The key to achieving balanced skin is using the right products to help your skin maintain the ideal amount of oil in the skin. Toners often help to remove more oil that cleansers alone. Look for light, oil-free moisturizers with sunscreen, or try a powder sunscreen.
See our recommended products for Oily Skin
Dry Skin: Skin that produces a low level of sebum and struggles to retain moisture.
By using the right moisturizing products, you can trap water in the skin and even repair the damaged lipid barrier. Stick with gentle, creamy cleansers and look for moisturizers with Vitamin E or natural oils.
See our recommended products for Dry Skin
Combination Skin: Skin that needs both moisture and oil to reach a healthy balance.
Combination skin often experiences oiliness in what is called the T-zone area. This can include the forehead, nose, and chin. The cheeks are often dry or very dry. The right products are essential to achieve balance without over-drying or over-moisturizing the skin. Gentle foaming cleansers work best. Moisturizers vary, depending on which side of the combo side you lean to, oily or dry.
See our recommended products for Combination Skin
Sensitive Skin: Skin that is thin or fine-textured and is prone to irritation and/or allergic reactions.
Sensitive skin may be easily irritated for a variety of reasons. Being aware of how your skin reacts to specific products and making sure you limit those reactions will keep your skin happy. Look for products that specifically say "safe for sensitive skin." Chemical-free products also tend to cause fewer reactions.
See our recommended products for Sensitive Skin
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Diminsh Deep Wrinkles with StriVectin
StriVectin-WF Instant Deep Wrinkle Filler is one of the newer products from the makers of the extremely popular StriVectin SD.
StriVectin-WF instantly smooths deep wrinkles such as the crease between the eyebrows, the nasolabial folds, and the lines around the eyes and lips.
It may be used to target specific deep creases or on larger areas of the face to help with any lines or wrinkles where you may want instant improvement.
Ingredients such as Acacia Senegal Gum, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Flower Extract and Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract are just a few of the reasons the product is so effective. The formulation works both instantly as well as cumulatively. In fact, the longer you use it the better it works.
Before regular use the manufacturer suggests you test it on a small area of your forearm to be sure you are not sensitive to it.
