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5 Wonder Skin Care Oils

By Skinmedix on April 19, 2013 in anti-aging

5 Wonder Skin Care Oils - SkinMedix.com If your skin is looking a bit dull, try swapping your usual moisturizers for a plant-based oil. These 5 wonder skin care oils are some of the most popular, and they come highly recommended by skin care experts. Beyond their hydrating abilities, each of the standout oils in our list also targets specific skin care concerns. Read on to find out which one you should try.

1. Tea Tree Oil

Best for Acne

Tea tree oil is an excellent treatment for acne. Studies have found that 5 percent tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as 5 percent benzoyl peroxide. It’s recommended by skin experts as a gentle, natural alternative to harsher acne treatments.

Try:PCA Skin Purifying Mask2. Grapeseed Oil

Best for Oily Skin

If you have oily skin, you’re probably reluctant to even utter the words “oil” and “face” in the same sentence. But Grapeseed oil can actually help regulate your natural oil production. Plus, it’s packed with antioxidants, including skin-brightening vitamin C. Regular application of grapeseed oil will basically deliver a good amount of astringent which is useful for skin toning and tightening. For this reason, people with oily skin will take the most of grapeseed oil’s advantages.

Try: Repechage Opti-Firm Renewal Complex3. Argan Oil

Best for Anti-aging

The oil contains a high concentration of vitamin E and fatty acids, and it’s more stable in sunlight than other antioxidants — so it’s perfect to wear during the day. A little goes a long way so you only need a tiny amount for it to be effective.

Try:Dermalogica Overnight Repair Serum4. Rose Hip Oil

Best for Scars and Discoloration

It is effective on scars caused by acne, surgery, burns, chicken pox, injuries and cuts. Rose Hip Oil’s potent cell regenerating and wound-healing properties help to replace ugly scar tissue with healthy, normal skin. It not only remodels damaged skin structure, it also improves skin color and elasticity.It’s ideal for protecting your skin as well as increasing cell turnover. Use it as a boost for your moisturizer — just mix in a few drops before you apply. If you’re skeptical about putting oil directly onto your face, this is a great option.

Try: Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+5. Olive Oil

Best for Dry skin

Not only is it super moisturizing, olive oil is also rich in compounds like polyphenols, squalene, and fatty acids — all of which are nourishing and help fight aging and damage from overexposure to sun, air pollution, and other modern-day environmental hazards.

Try:Repechage Hydra 4 Day Protection Cream

Which oil is best for your skin care concerns?

3 Things to Know About Antioxidants

By Skinmedix on April 10, 2013 in anti-aging, beauty

3 Things to Know About Antioxidants 1. Not Every Vitamin is an Antioxidant

And not every antioxidant is a vitamin. Some vitamins are anti-oxidants, however. Vitamin D, for example, has little to no antioxidant capacity. It cannot neutralize a free radical. Vitamin E, on the other hand, is a potent free radical scavenger (anti-oxidant) and a necessary vitamin. Look for products with high potent antioxidants like vitamin C, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), and Glutathione.

2. Let Your Skin Feast

For the best protection, wear a formula with several antioxidants. Studies show they work together, becoming more powerful when they’re combined than when they are alone. For example, vitamin C is more potent than green tea extract and grapeseed extract, but none of them alone, can do near what they can do together in terms of fighting off free radicals and keeping oxidative stress to a minimum.

3. Be Quick

Wearing a sunscreen or moisturizer with antioxidants is fine, but serums penetrate faster than creams when applied to bare skin. The strongest concentrations are usually the most stable, so look for one in a dark or opaque bottle. A change in color, smell, or texture of the product can mean the antioxidants have oxidized. Make sure the lid is tightly closed on these types of products, and store them in a cool, dark place to minimize the oxidation process.

Antioxidants We Love:

1. Glytone Antioxidant Anti Aging Facial Serum
2. PCA Skin C-Quench Antioxidant Serum
3. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic
4. NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum

5. PRESCRIBEDsolutions Line Subtractor Anti-Aging Serum C + AHA (add a Booster for even more fighting power!: PRESCRIBEDsolutions Booster 4 – Anti-Oxidant)

Have you tried any antioxidants from our list? What’s your favorite?

2012 ASDS Survey on Dermatologic Procedures

By Skinmedix on April 1, 2013 in anti-aging, Beauty News, Did you know?

The 2012 ASDS Survey on Dermatologic Procedures found that dermatologic surgeons performed nearly 8 million medically necessary and cosmetic procedures in the United States in 2012 (a nearly 7 percent increase over 2011).

If you had one of the 8 million procedures performed, protect your investment! Aging doesn’t stop with a procedure. Keep your results looking fab for longer with daily at-home care and prevention. Shop SkinMedix today for the best prices on the world’s leading anti-aging and age-preventive cosmeceuticals normally available only through physicians’ offices and high-end spas at much higher prices!

In the meantime, check out the facts in this infograpghic on dermatologic procedures from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery’s 2012 survey.

Allure’s Beauty Bucket List

By Skinmedix on March 27, 2013 in beauty, Beauty News

Allur'e Beauty Bucket List Allure Magazine shares their list of “50 Beauty Products to Buy Before You Die”, and 2 SkinMedix favorites made the cut!

Clarisonic Sonic Cleasning System
It was Oprah who really launched this oscillating facial cleanser into popularity. “It’s a miracle massage for your face!” she said. Everyone in the audience got one—and Lady Gaga, Demi Moore, and Justin Timberlake followed suit. The brush uses a patented sonic frequency of more than 300 movements per second to clean, soften and smooth your skin. In just 60 seconds a day, it removes six times as much makeup and dirt as your hands alone, which not only clears pores but also makes skin-care products more effective. It cleanses so well that pores appear smaller, fine lines and wrinkles appear reduced, and your skin’s tone and texture improves. Just one minute a day, for the best skin of your life.

Find a Clarisonic right for you:
Clarisonic Pro Face and Body Spot Therapy Kit with Extension HandleClarisonic Aria Sonic Skin Cleansing BrushClarisonic Mia 2 Sonic Cleansing SystemClarisonic Mia Skin Care SystemDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad
When New York City–based dermatologist Dr. Dennis Gross came out with a facial self-tanner that hydrated skin, reduced wrinkles, and shrank breakouts, we only had one question: Can we get one for our whole body? You bet. And he even threw some vitamin D into the formula as well, just in case you were tempted to spend any time in the sun. Glow Pad transforms dull texture and tone into radiant, glowing skin better than MotherNature herself! Shop Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Glow Pads here.

What SkinMedix products are on your beauty bucket list?

Celebrity Skin: Reese Witherspoon

By on March 22, 2013 in Celebrities, SPF

Happy Birthday, Reese Witherspoon! Our favorite Southern Belle starlet turns 37 today and she has been glowing as bright as the spotlight does on an A-list celebrity. The Legally Blonde star is modest enough to give credit for her gorgeous baby skin to great genes, but we all know that there is more to looking good! So, just how does she maintain her fresh, young look through all that work? According to Reese, it all comes down to sun protection. Reese wears a sun hat anytime she is out in the sun or on the beach an never leaves home without Continue Reading →

NEW ARRIVAL: CIRC•CELL SKINCARE

By Skinmedix on March 22, 2013 in new arrival

Circ-Cell

Beautiful skin results from increasing skin density and restoring balance. Conventional skin care lines rely on aggressive, forced cell turnover, which provides short-term results, but prematurely ages and thins the skin. Circ-Cell’s goal is to provide a balanced approach with products that gently nurture skin to optimal health and beauty. Developed by a team of scientists, researchers, and skin care experts, Circ-Cell products are free of harmful elements, free of parabens, not tested on animals, and are environmentally safe.

Product Spotlight:Introducing Circ-Cell ABO +|- Blood Serum…

As we age, our blood vessels loose their ability to transport blood and nutrients to the skin. The eye area is the first to show the resulting deterioration.

Modeled after scientists attempts to create a synthetic blood substitute, Circ-Cell ABO +|- Blood Serum is a rejuvenating eye gel that harnesses a blend of oxygen rich ingredients to dramatically reduce the appearance of wrinkles, puffiness, and dark circles.

Have you tried Circ-Cell ABO +|- Blood Serum? What did you think?

Learn more about Circ-Cell ABO +|- Blood Serum and other Circ-Cell products on SkinMedix.com–your Authorized Circ-Cell Retailer!

The Best Topical Antioxidants

By Skinmedix on March 15, 2013 in anti-aging, best & worst

The Best Topical Antioxidants

With hundreds of different antioxidant products out there, finding one that works with your skin and targets your concerns can be a challenge. These antioxidants have a proven track record and come recommended by skin health and beauty experts everywhere. Continue Reading →

Masks for Glowing Skin

By Skinmedix on March 8, 2013 in anti-aging

Going out? Do a mask the day before for an instant glow! Look for these ingredients to….

…add moisture. Look for glycerin. It draws water to the skin cells to keep the skin hydrated.

We recommend:

SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Masque
Clark’s Botanicals Deep Moisture Mask
Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Masque
Murad Hydrating Gel Mask Salon Size

…suck up oil. Clay can curb shine for two days!

We recommend:

SkinCeuticals Clarifying Clay Masque
Dermalogica Plankton Masque Base
Clark’s Botanicals Intense Radiance Mask

…calm redness. The titanium dioxide helps ease rosacea flare.

We recommend:

Avene Antirougeurs Calm Soothing Repair Mask
Dermalogica UltraCalming Relief Masque
Murad Redness Reduction Treatment Mask Salon Size

…treat pimples. Skim the label for sulfur; it has anti-bacterial powers.

We recommend:

Murad Clarifying Mask
Wilma Schumann Purifying Mask
Revision Black Mask

How often do you apply your favorite mask?

Your Skin…Just Much Better

By Skinmedix on March 7, 2013 in anti-aging, beauty, Tips, Uncategorized

Call it the anti-aging essentials. Follow these wrinkle-fighting regimens and learn what to apply and when, for better looking skin.

1. Four nights a week – Build collagen

Vitamin A derivativies are still the “gold standard” for keeping your collagen stimulated. But since they can be irritating at first, it’s best to alternate your retinoid or retinol product with a gentler peptide cream. We recommend Pro+Therapy MD C8 Peptide Deep Wrinkle Treatment or Jan Marini Age Intervention Peptide Extreme. Some peptides, like those used in PCA Skin ExLinea Peptide Smoothing Serum, also help plump up your skin.

2. Three nights a week – Turn over those cells

To prevent wrinkles, as well as dull skin tone and uneven texture, use an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) cream, like PRIORI Advanced AHA Skin Renewal Cream, every other night. As you do with retinoids, apply after cleansing.

3. Every morning – Fight free radicals

After your cleanser and moisturizer but before that all-important SPF come antioxidants. Their mission: protecting your skin’s DNS from rogue molecules brought on by sun and smog that line and dull your skin. We recommend NeoStrata Antioxidant Defense Serum or DermaQuest Daily Antioxidant Serum–or for an easy all-in-one, try Topix Replenix Antioxidant Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 50+.

…Between Treatments – Work in a night cream

As they fight lines, collagen builders and cell-turnover agaents can irritate and dry out your skin. If necessary take a night off and apply an anti-inflammatory cream with coffeeberry, like Revaleskin Intense Recovery Treatment.

NEW ARRIVAL: Cool-It Caddy

By Skinmedix on February 28, 2013 in beauty, Beauty News, new arrival

NEW ARRIVAL: Cool-It Caddy

Introducing our newest arrival—Cool-It Caddy cosmetic coolers by Vinci Designs. These ‘cool’ stylish bags have a fully insulated interior and integrated coolant system that will keep your favorite lip lusters, sunscreens, snacks, medications and make-up chilled even in the hottest of places. It’s small enough to fit into purses, golf and gym bags, backpacks, beach totes, etc., so you your items will stay fresh and cool, no matter what the score–or the temperature!

The Cool-It Caddy concept came about when founder, Deborah Vinci, was golfing in the summer heat and went to re-apply her protective lip balm only to have a large chunk come off onto her lips. Deborah was fed up with dealing with melted lip balm, lipstick, and make-up during her game and decided to find a solution. Shortly after, her very cool, yet haute line of products was born—keeping make-up from melting in the hot summer sun, yet fashionable and fun.

How does Cool-It Caddy work? Just pop your Cool-it Caddy into a freezer until frozen. Next step? Go play…On the course. On the boat. On the go. Courtside. Beachside. Poolside…Cool-it Caddy are always chillin’ by your side!

Shop Cool-It Caddy at SkinMedix now and keep your costly beauty or health care products protected from that inevitable heat meltdown–and never loose another lipstick to the smoldering hot sun again!