Medik8 Growth Factor Serum with Youth Activating Complex, Triple-filtered Synthetic EGF Professional Strength
Restore skin smoothness, radiance and luminosity. For a younger looking skin in only 6 weeks!
Growth Factors are particularly useful at reversing the signs of ageing. EGF (Epidermal Growth Factors) have been proven to increase the number of epidermal cells and the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid to smooth lines and wrinkles, increase skin tone and refine skin texture. Medik8 uses a triple-filtration method, to guarantee high activity, purity and safety profile, and a liposome delivery system for a better penetration.
•Youth activating anti ageing complex
•Activates cell renewal
•Increases epidermal cell proliferation
•Stimulates the growth of fibroblast cells (responsible for collagen and elastin production)
•Inhibits and prevents cellular breakdown
•Helps the natural wound healing process
•Minimises signs of ageing such fine lines and wrinkles
•Refines Skin texture
•Add radiance to the skin
Directions:
Growth Factor Youth Activating Serum has been formulated for twice daily application to the face as part of Medik8 protocol:
1. Cleanse – Use Medik8 Cleansers AM & PM
2. Prevent – Use Medik8 Antioxidants AM only
3. Correct – medik8 growth factor serum AM & PM
4. Hydrate – Use Medik8 Moisturisers AM & PM
Apply 5/6 drops directly to the skin and blend evenly across the whole facial area (avoiding the eyes) and to the neck and decolleté. Leave it to absorb and follow with the application of other Medik8 Correct products as directed by your skincare professional.
This product can and should be incorporated within your Microneedle routine.To penetrate the highly active serum deeper within the skin, increasing the effectiveness of the Growth Factor Serum and also increasing the level of collagen synthesis as the roller also stimulates the skins natural healing response.
Roller should be used at night. Use 2-3 times a week
1.cleanse
2. apply medik8 growth factor serum
3.use roller
4. If required apply retinol product then follow with moisturiser or just follow with moisturiser
Diminishing Freckles and Age Spots
While freckles tend to develop in people with fair skin, red or blonde hair, and blue or green eyes, age spots happen
later in life regardless of skin type. But both are caused by an accumulation of melanin in the skin, the pigment that makes us tan. Both will also likely darken in the summer with sun exposure and fade in the winter months.
A Prevention Plan
The best way to avoid these unsightly spots is with a prevention plan. Use a sunscreen with at least a sun protection
factor (SPF) of at least 20 as a part of your daily skin care regimen, and wear protective clothing when outside. Age
spots will concentrate on the backs of the hands, so be sure to apply sunscreen there, as well as your face.
When you do notice freckles or age spots gaining ground, the following options may be beneficial.
Kojic Acid it is derived from a variety of different fungi and organic substances such a soy and mushrooms. Kojic Acid is one of the most successful and natural skin whitening agents. Studies indicate that kojic acid is more effective than hydroquinone and without irritations or long term complications, which is associated with hydroquinone. It inhibits the production of melanin.Lightening products should be applied for at least 3 months so that the effect can be completed. Used twice a day before applying sunscreen and makeup, it will help fade age spots and freckles.
Exfoliate
Human skin constantly sloughs old dead cells as new ones are produced. With aging, the skin tends to lose some of its ability to eliminate these skin cells. Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) loosens the glue that holds old skin cells in place. When used regularly, AHA helps eliminate old cells and excess melanin. Many skin care products contain AHAs, but they can also be found in fruits and milk.
Also by adding Vitamin C & E will inhibit the production of melanin, stimulate collagen, has a brightening effect & has the added benefit of it’s anti-oxidant effect.
Dear All,
Keeping you up to date with new products, ranges & special offers on our website www.dermacaredirect.co.uk.
I will throw in some of my skincare tips as well!
May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, so I will be giving you tips on choosing an antioxidant as an addition to your sunscreen to keep you fully protected.
What’s new?
SKINN, the award winning skincare range for men have brought out a new product.
SKINN Hair wax With Beeswax
SKINN HAIR WAX reduces dandruff formation and contains agents to improve hair protection and moisturisation.
I am pleased to announce another addition to our range of cosmeceutical products – the INNO-DERMA range. In their formulations, INNO-DERMA products include innovative active ingredients in optimum concentrations and form in order to obtain excellent results. They are used in various treatments including anti-ageing, de-pigmentation, and firming treatments. Finally, they include products for cleansing, hydration and sun protection.
Prices of some of our (mainly older) Skinceuticals products have had to be increased.
Skinbrands, the only UK distributor of Skinceuticals products is asking all the official UK stockists to sell their products at the suggested retail prices, enabling them to better protect the brand. So please don’t be tempted to buy from eBay or Amazon just because they may be cheaper as Skinbrands does not and will not supply any of these sellers. With the increase of fake products on the market, it may be wise to question where these eBay and Amazon products are actually coming from and exactly who you are buying from! If you are in any doubt, please call or email Skinbrands and they can confirm whether any sellers are genuine, approved European stockists or not. You really do need to be wary of where you buy your skincare products from; not only to make sure you get the real thing, but also to ensure you are getting the right advice & support with them.
My Skincare Tip – The importance of an antioxidant.
The regular application of skin care products containing antioxidants can be very beneficial, especially in combination with sunscreen, in protecting against the damaging effects of the sun.
An antioxidant helps to promote skin rejuvenation by reversing free radical damage caused by the sun and natural ageing. It also aids in stimulating collagen production within the skin and may also help lighten sun spots.
The benefits of antioxidants go far beyond their effects on keeping the skin healthy. It has been suggested that consumption of antioxidants can play a key role in the prevention of cancer.
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are chemicals produced naturally that can help to prevent and repair damage to your body’s tissue. There are many factors that can affect your skin in harmful ways. Elements such as air pollution, cigarette smoke and sunshine are culprits that act against the skin by damaging it. Antioxidants help by slowing or preventing the effect of these free radicals, which start oxidation – a process that causes damage from oxygen that can lead to cell dysfunction. If you’ve seen a peeled apple turn brown, you’ve seen oxidation in action. As antioxidants block the effects of free radicals, they end up being oxidized. This is why it is important to constantly replenish your supply of antioxidants. In addition to helping fortify cells against free radicals, antioxidants also encourage cell and tissue growth, by helping to produce Collagen helping to fight fine lines and wrinkles.
Therefore, not only is it important to apply a sunscreen daily to prevent premature ageing and skin cancer, but also to apply an antioxidant to protect you from environmental damage that can also accelerate ageing and even contribute to skin cancer.
Topical Vitamin C is the most popular antioxidant.
So what can Vitamin C do for us?
- Protect skin cells and the skin’s support structure from UV-related damage
- Improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin
- Strengthen skin’s barrier response
- Reduce inflammation
- Promote collagen production
- Lessen hyperpigmentation
- Boost the efficacy of sunscreen actives
vitamin C is a proven, beneficial addition to your skin care regimen.
When it comes to choosing the best antioxidants, Skinceuticals always comes out on top.
Skinceuticals amazing antioxidant serums & sunscreens provide ultimate protection.
We are offering 5% off Vitamin C Serums throughout May!
Thanks for Reading
Warm regards
Andrea
Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner
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Daily Physical Defense™ SPF 30+
This oil- and fragrance-free, ultra sheer physical sunscreen provides broad-spectrum defense against UVA/UVB rays.
Sensitive skin types benefit from the 100% mineral formulation that is hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Sheer enough to be worn under makeup for extra protection from sun exposure.
•Ultra-sheer, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection
•Elegant 100% mineral formulation
•Hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic
•PABA-free and fragrance-free
•Helps protect against free radical damage
•Oil-free formulation is light enough to be applied under make-up
•Gentle enough for post-procedure and sensitive skin patients
The regular application of skin care products containing antioxidants can be very beneficial, especially in combination with sunscreen, in protecting against the damaging effects of the sun.
An antioxidant helps to promote skin rejuvenation by reversing free radical damage caused by the sun and natural ageing. It also aids in stimulating collagen production within the skin and may also help lighten sun spots.
The benefits of antioxidants go far beyond their effects on keeping the skin healthy. It has been suggested that consumption of antioxidants can play a key role in the prevention of cancer.
What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are chemicals produced naturally that can help to prevent and repair damage to your body’s tissue. There are many factors that can affect your skin in harmful ways. Elements such as air pollution, cigarette smoke and sunshine are culprits that act against the skin by damaging it. Antioxidants help by slowing or preventing the effect of these free radicals, which start oxidation – a process that causes damage from oxygen that can lead to cell dysfunction. If you’ve seen a peeled apple turn brown, you’ve seen oxidation in action. As antioxidants block the effects of free radicals, they end up being oxidized. This is why it is important to constantly replenish your supply of antioxidants. In addition to helping fortify cells against free radicals, antioxidants also encourage cell and tissue growth, by helping to produce Collagen helping to fight fine lines and wrinkles.
Therefore, not only is it important to apply a sunscreen daily to prevent premature ageing and skin cancer, but also to apply an antioxidant to protect you from environmental damage that can also accelerate ageing and even contribute to skin cancer.
Topical Vitamin C is the most popular antioxidant.
So what can Vitamin C do for us?
- Protect skin cells and the skin’s support structure from UV-related damage
- Improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin
- Strengthen skin’s barrier response
- Reduce inflammation
- Promote collagen production
- Lessen hyperpigmentation
- Boost the efficacy of sunscreen actives
vitamin C is a proven, beneficial addition to your skin care regimen.
When it comes to choosing the best antioxidants, Skinceuticals always comes out on top.
Skinceuticals amazing antioxidant serums & sunscreens provide ultimate protection.
