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SkinMedix Power Couples

By Skinmedix on February 22, 2014 in anti-aging, redness, Uncategorized

Sales pressure and misleading information have likely made you believe that you must use products from the same brand to see results. This is 110% FALSE. Not only is it perfectly OK to mix and match products from different brands, but sometimes doing so is essential if you want to get the best results possible! But you don’t need a chemistry degree to master your skincare equations because we’re revealing some of our favorite high-powered pairs! Choose your skincare concern and see your solution below.

De-Aging Look younger, longer. This powerhouse duo helps skin make skin look smooth, soft, more youthful.
SkinCeuticals C E FerulicAvene High Protection Mineral Cream SPF 50Blotchy or Uneven Skin Tone evenskintone These two work together to help create skin that looks more even-toned and younger.
Murad Rapid Age Spot & Pigment Lightening SerumRevision Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45 OriginalUnslightly PoresCreate a virtually poreless complexion instantly and over time.
Clarisonic Replacement Deep Pore Cleansing Brush HeadPCA Skin Total Strength SerumAcneMeet the blemish busters. Look fresh, natural while fighting blemishes all day.
Obagi CLENZIderm MD Daily Care Foaming CleanserMurad Acne Treatment ConcealerRednessWelcome to the redness-free zone. Help visibly calm skin for instant redness relief.
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Face PeelSkinMedica Redness Relief CalmPlexHydrationNever be thirsty again. Replenish dry skin instantly with this moisture-rich team.
Revaleskin Intense Recovery TreatmentNeocutis Lumiere Riche Bio-Restorative Eye Balm

Do you mix and match your skincare brands? Let us know in the comments below!

November is National Healthy Skin Month

By on November 8, 2013 in anti-aging, beauty, Did you know?

While November is typically known for celebrating Thanksgiving and as the month to begin holiday shopping, you probably didn’t know that November is also National Healthy Skin Month! Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent various skin problems. So before you dive into your Thanksgiving turkey or shop till you drop on Black Friday, get started with these 8 no-nonsense tips for healthy and young looking skin!

How do you keep your skin healthy and young looking?

See Spot Run

By Skinmedix on September 14, 2013 in anti-aging, Uncategorized

Look in the mirror. What do you see? Dullness, redness, dark spots? Patience is a virtue with these customer-favorite products—but give them time, keep applying, and see your spots fade while the rest of your skin get more luminous! Pick two or three from the list below to use together.

A.M. serum:to brighten and protect Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF 30	A.M. serum: to reduce redness or sallow skin NeoStrata Bionic Face Serum	A.M. serum: to smooth and hydrate Sothys First Wrinkles Revitalizing Serum
A.M. spot corrector: to erase dark sunspotsJan Marini Age Intervention Enlighten Plus	A.M. moisturizer: to enhance glow and protectJane Iredale Glow Time Full Coverage Mineral BB Cream	A.M. blender: to cover and correct blotchiness Dermalogica Cover Tint SPF 20

P.M. serum:to tackle dark age spots Neova Serious Clarity 4X	P.M. serum:to illuminate overnight Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum	P.M. serum:to improve overall texture Exuviance OptiLight Tone Corrector
P.M. spot fixer:to erase lingering blemish marks Murad Post-Acne Spot Lightening Gel	P.M. cream:to nix dullness Vivite Night Renewal Facial Cream

And don’t forget, no matter what your skin looks like — sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! Treating your spots without properly protecting yourself is just a waste of time.

Your Skin on Stress

By Skinmedix on September 7, 2013 in Uncategorized

When you’re living life in the fast lane, your skin is often the first thing to freak out. What happens when a schizo schedule becomes totally routine? — Keep calm and read on.

Stress factor: Working like Crazy
What you’ll see: Redness and Breakouts

Chronic high levels of stress – a by-product of a competitive job market and 24/7 reachability – trigger your brain to release neuropeptides that cause blushing and sensitivity. On top of that, your body releases an excess of androgen hormones that can bring on breakouts.

Calm It Down:

B. Kamins Renewal Serum
Neocutis Peche Redness Control
Pevonia RS2 Concentrate

Stress factor: Partying Away Stress
What you’ll see: Wrinkles and Dullness

Drinking dehydrates skin, making fine lines look deeper and complexion look dull. Your favorite cocktail or martini – plus, the carby snacks you binge on after you get home from the party – is packed with sugar and can make you skin look older, faster, through a process called glycation. During this process, sugar impairs the production of collagen and elastin in the skin and can cause your skin to stiffen and lose its springiness. Another issue: smoking (whether you inhale it or not) is full of collagen eating carcinogens that increase your risk of skin cancer.

Party Smart:

Sin-Care Sugar Hit Booster Serum
Neostrata Firming Collagen Booster
Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Booster

Stress factor: Skimping on Sleep
What you’ll see: Flakiness and Dullness

Those late nights at the office and a little late-night DVR time can leave you playing “catch up” on ZZZs during the weekend. This erratic sleep schedule can through off your natural time clock, which inhibits your skin’s ability to stay hydrated. Research shows that poor sleep weakens the barrier function, causing moisture to escape. And chronic sleep deprivation impairs collagen production. After six months of sleep loss, skin starts to lost its suppleness and glow.

Fake Eight Hours:

NIA24 Intensive Recovery Complex
Celfix DNA Youth Recovery Facial Serum
Avene Skin Recovery Cream

4 Surprises About Your Sunscreen

By Skinmedix on August 26, 2013 in Did you know?, SPF

1. It pays to prep. Sunscreen builds up in your stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the skin), so if you apply it daily for three weeks before a beach vacation, you’ll be less likely to burn.

2. Some areas need more sunscreen. The areas where the rims of your sunglasses hit your checks are particularly prone to sunburn because the sunglasses reflect light. So are the highest points on your face (your cheekbones and nose). Your nose is especially vulnerable and one of the most common areas for nonmelanoma skin cancers. Sunscreens also breakdown fastest on oily skin, so reapply frequently.

3. Some SPFs are harder to wash off. Water and sweat-resistant sunscreens work because they adhere to the skin. However, this can also make it trickier to wash wash off without leaving behind a residue that can ultimately clog pores and lead to breakouts. Thoroughly cleanse skin by using a gentle scrub with micro beads, like NIA24 Physical Cleansing Scrub, and a cleansing brush, like Clarisonic Mia 2 Deep Pore Detoxifying brush.4. Your sunscreen already works well, but it could work even better. Apply an antioxidant serum first to help neutralize free radicals that get through your sunscreen before they can damage your skin. We like SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF,Exuviance Antioxidant Perfect 10 Serum, and NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum—or switch to a sunscreen that contains antioxidants like Topix Replenix Antioxidant Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 50+.

Be Your Own Breast Friend

By Skinmedix on August 16, 2013 in anti-aging, beauty, SPF

The skin on the chest is thinner than on the face, and the cells don’t turn over as quickly. Start treating the girls with some respect and TLC.

Morning: Smooth on a cream high in antioxidants and peptides, like Pro+Therapy MD Advanced Ultra Rich Day Repair. The sun is 95% of the aging process. In fact, the sun breaks down the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin of your breats, making them sag faster, so don’t forget to follow up with a sunscreen!

Night: Exfoliate with a Clarisonic brush or a mild scrub, like PCA Skin Gentle Exfoliant. Then spread on a mix that’s one part retinol cream and one part moisturizer (we like DDF Pro-Retinol Energizing Moisturizer). Before you hit the sheets, rememeber—the chest get wrinkles, too. The way sleeping on your side can encourage wrinkles on the face, it can also cause those fine lines between your breasts. Your best bet? Sleep on your back.

You say Retinol, I say Retinoid

By on August 1, 2013 in anti-aging

Confused by all the name variations? Don’t be. Here, a guide to all these perplexingly named vitamin A derviatives.

Retinoids: The umbrella term used to describe all vitamin A derivatives used in skin care.

Retinoic acid (aka tretinoin): The only vitamin A derivative proven to alter gene expression and bring about cellular changes in the skin to produce measurable anti-aging results. It is present in prescription retinoids such a Retin-A, and is the chemical that over-the-counter retinol is converted into after being absorbed and processed by the skin.

Retin-A: The brand name for the first prescription retinoic acid.

Retinol: A vitamin A derivative used in non-prescription anti-aging products to increase collagen production. The amount often found in an over-the-counter formula is 1%.

Reintyl Palmitate: A weaker, less irritating vitamin A derivative that is stored in the skin and undergoes an enzymatic conversion to retinol and ultimately retinoic acid.

Tip: Deciding on which type of retinoid and which percentage strength is best for you will depend on how your skin tolerates the retinoid. Generally, you go with the strongest retinoid you can tolerate with the least amount of irritation, even if that retinoid is considered weak.

NEW ARRIVAL: Clarisonic Mia 2 – Passion Fruit & Key Lime

By Skinmedix on July 23, 2013 in new arrival

NEW ARRIVAL: Clarisonic Mia 2 - Passion Fruit & Key Lime

If you caught the neon bug for Summer and still haven’t indulged in a Clarisonic, you might want to check out the newest flavors available in the Mia 2. The Clarisonic Mia 2 is now available at SkinMedix in two new and delightful Limited Edition shades! Choose from:

Passion Fruit
Key Lime

Mia 2 is enhanced with two speeds and a T-Timer that allows you to customize your skincare needs while still providing all of the sonic cleansing benefits in a compact, travel-friendly design. Oscillating back and forth at a sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second, the Clarisonic Mia 2 Skin Cleansing System works with the skin, not against it. Clarisonic’s patented sonic technology works with skin’s natural elasticity to gently remove the impurities.

System Kit includes:

Clarisonic Mia 2
Universal Voltage Charger
Sensitive Brush Head
1 oz. trial size cleanser
Protective travel case

Check out these and other Clarisonic products, including replacement brush heads, available on our site here!

Clarisonic | Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System – Key Lime
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Clarisonic | Mia 2 Sonic Skin Cleansing System – Passion Fruit
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Skin Care Mixology – The Line Eraser

By Skinmedix on July 19, 2013 in anti-aging

The Recipe1. Cleanse: If fine lines and wrinkles are your concern, start with a mild cleanser that also replenishes moisture with ingredients like glycerin, aloe, or panthenol. These plump up skin so the surface looks and feels smoother.

We recommend:

SkinMedica Facial Cleanser
Neocutis Neo-Cleanse Gentle Skin Cleanser
iS Clinical Cream Cleanser

2. Exfoliate: Removing dead cells allows skin to absorb anti-aging ingredients and moisturizers more effectively. Try using pads soaked with an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) like glycolic acid to exfoliate and prompt collagen production.

We recommend:

Glycolix Elite Treatment Pads 15 Percent
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pad
Neostrata Skin Active Perfecting Peel

3. Treat: Apply a rentinol every other night for anti-aging benefits. You can alternate between the AHA and retinol, but don’t use them both on the same night or you risk inflammation that can trigger more wrinkling.

We recommend:

SkinMedica Tri Retinol Complex
PCA Skin Retinol Renewal pHaze 26
Neova Matrix Active Retinol

4. Hydrate: Us moisturizes with collagen boosting peptides or antioxidants like green tea and vitamin C that prevent and repair damage to collagen and elastin, the “scaffolding” that keeps your skin plump, firm, and smooth.

We recommend:

Revision Vitamin C 30% Lotion
Topix Replenix Power of Three Cream
Revaleskin Intense Recovery Treatment

5. Protect: Always add a broad-spectrum sunscreen in the morning for protection against the sun’s damaging rays.

We recommend:

Revision Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer SPF 45 Original
Elta MD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40
Glytone Sunscreen Lotion SPF 40

Cheers!

NEW ARRIVAL: Clarisonic Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution

By Skinmedix on July 12, 2013 in new arrival, Uncategorized

Looking to minimize the appearance of pore size, reduce excess oil and improve skin clarity? Well, we’ve got great news for you — the new Clarisonic Deep Pore Detoxifying Solution is now available at SkinMedix!

This new CLarisonic collection goes where no cleansing regimen has gone before. This exclusive new regimen combines the efficacy of the Clarisonic Mia 2, the Deep Pore Brush Head, and two specially designed formulas that gently, yet effectively, reduce the appearance of pores, clear debris, control oil and improve skin clarity.

Get to know the newest addition to the Clarisonic family:

Deep Pore Mia 2 – The Mia 2 you have grown to love offers all the benefits of sonic cleansing in a compact, easy-to-use style.

Clinically proven to cleanse 6x better than with the hands alone
Proven safe, gentle and effective
Cleanses so thoroughly that skin care products absorb better
Speeds – Features 2 customized speeds: Low speed (delicate) and Normal (Universal)
Brush Head – Patented Sonic Oscillation gently flexes the pore to release embedded make up and debris

Deep Pore Brush Head – The Deep Pore Brush Head is specially engineered with a dual-directional oscillation movement that creates fluid forces that flex and flush your pores to thoroughly loosen trapped dirt, oil and debris to minimize the appearance of pores.

Three sets of dual inner rings oscillate at over 300 movements per second
Polished and rounded bristle tips ensure a gentle and non-abrasive experience
Outer brush ring remains stationary to aid as a splash guard and to keep the brush head flush with skin while cleansing
Blue and white dual-direction inner bristles flex and flush pores

Deep Pore Daily Cleanser – The new Deep Pore Daily Cleanser is an invigorating, paraben and sulfate-free gel cleanser that is clinically proven to reduce the appearance of pores as it deeply cleans without stripping or drying the skin.

An invigorating, foaming gel cleanser contains a powerful blend of pore refining ingredients to remove impurities and excess sebum, without drying or irritating the skin
Non-stripping, sulfate and paraben-free formula
Safe and gentle enough for twice daily use

Detoxifying Clay Mask – Deep Cleansing weekly treatment decongests, detoxifies and purifies pores for noticeably smoother, softer looking skin.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids gently exfoliates dead skin cells to reveal a smoother skin texture with refined pores
Kaolin Clay and Bentonite are both natural earth clays that gently draw out impurities, absorb oil and reduce shine to rid the pores of harmful, pore-clogging toxins
Anti-inflammatory ingredients, aloe and chamomile, help soothe, protect and soften the skin

What is your favorite feature in the new Clarisonic collection?