Cosmeceuticals

• Along with alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid, retinoids are among the most popular ingredients in cosmeceuticals today
• Retinoids are a naturally produced form of the skin care vitamin A, and when combined with other skin care products they can provide for a powerful anti aging skin care treatment
• Retinoids can also help with anti wrinkle skin care because their skin tightening abilities in helping with the production of collagen fibers
• Another beneficial effect of retinoids is that they can improve blood circulation and even aid in the creation of new blood vessels
• Cleansing Enzyme Mask works as an excellent exfoliating cream for your face, and DermaSilk Miracle/Cellular Rpr crm works well for treating wrinkles

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Cosmeceuticals13 Dec 2008

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• Many effective acne skin care products contain retinoids
• Tretinoin is one of many acne treatment related cosmeceuticals and is an example of one of the most effective retinoid-based acne treatments on the market
• It’s important to be cautious when opting to use topical retinoid-based acne treatments because they increase the skin’s sensitivity and likelihood to become irritated, making sensitive skin care even more important when considering this acne treatment method
• Topical retinoid creams will also increase the skin’s sensitivity to ultraviolet light, thereby increasing the risk for developing sun damaged skin. For this reason, it’s good to couple use of these products with a rich skin moisturizer
• Other great acne treatment products include Acne Care Cleansing Wash and Acne No More

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Cosmeceuticals11 Dec 2008

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• Alpha hydroxy acid can be used as an anti aging skin care treatment because it helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles
• Lactic, citric, glycolic, and tartaric are four alpha hydroxy acid types that are often used for anti wrinkle skin care. These acids increase the skin’s sensitivity to ultraviolet light, raising the risk of developing sun damaged skin, which makes sensitive skin care an important consideration before making use of products that contain one or more of these ingredients
• Beta hydroxy acid helps exfoliate skin and promotes healthy color and texture balance
• Because it is easily able to penetrate the pores, beta hydroxy acid is a commonly found ingredient in many effective acne skin care products
• Vitamin C is a skin care vitamin that promotes production of collagen fibers, allowing it to be one of the best treatments for wrinkles and scars
• Daily Moisturizer has proven effective for preventing and treating wrinkles with powerful antioxidants and Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck is excellent for protecting the skin against harmful sun damage

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Cosmeceuticals20 Oct 2008

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• Though not officially recognized by any dictionary or government organization yet, the term cosmeceutical, or cosmeceuticals, includes any cosmetic product that claims to have therapeutic benefits and usually is derived from natural ingredients or materials
• Pycnogenol is a common ingredient found in many cosmeceuticals that can improve blood circulation, promote the production of collagen fibers, and inhibit the negative effects such as sun damaged skin caused by ultraviolet rays
• Opextan and borage oil are two other ingredients found in many cosmeceutical products that helps with anti aging skin care treatment because they enhance the smoothness of the skin by acting as skin tightening agents
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier, better looking skin, try Face Factor SPF30 Face & Neck and Cleansing Enzyme Mask

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Cosmeceuticals16 Oct 2008

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• Combining the benefits of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, cosmeceuticals contain ingredients that help improve skin’s appearance by aiding in the delivery of essential skin nutrients
• Retinoids are derivatives of the skin care vitamin A and are often used in many anti wrinkle skin care cosmeceutical products
• Hydroxy acids like alpha hydroxy acid and beta hydroxy acid are the second most popular ingredients in cosmeceutical products and are effective as anti aging skin care treatment because of their skin tightening properties
• Antioxidants, vitamins C and E, panthenol and coenzyme Q are other popular cosmeceutical ingredients
• Natural skin care products Daily Moisturizer and CoQ 10 Wrinkle Defense Serum use antioxidants to fight free radicals

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Cosmeceuticals14 Oct 2008

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• Though the term cosmeceuticals is not officially recognized by the government, the industry that combines cosmetics and pharmaceuticals is growing at a substantial rate
• A wide variety of ingredients are used in various cosmeceutical products that contain skin tightening agents that aid in anti wrinkle skin care and anti aging skin care treatment (emollients)
• Other common cosmeceutical ingredients have properties that reduce the effects of sun damaged skin (antioxidants), help exfoliate skin (glycolic acid/glycolic acid peel), act as skin moisturizer (alpha hydroxy acid) and promote the production of collagen fibers (ascorbic acid)
• For treating a variety of skin disorders, and for overall promoting healthier skin and body, try CoQ 10 Wrinkle Defense Serum and Echinacea Propolis w/Ester-C

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Cosmeceuticals6 Oct 2008

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• Many anti wrinkle skin care and anti aging skin care treatment methods employ nanotechnology to produce powerful skin care results, such as helping to reduce dark circles under the eyes. This is possible because skin care products that use nanotechnology improve blood circulation
• A combination of skin care vitamin K and nanotechnology can help reduce the appearance of spider veins
• Nanotechnology skin care can also work like a good skin moisturizer in that it promotes smooth, healthy, nourished-looking skin
• Other great ways of treating and preventing wrinkles or fine lines and also working to fight dark circles that appear under the eyes are with Anti Aging & Wrinkles and Second Eye Lift

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Cosmeceuticals30 Sep 2008

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