An ingrown hair is actually a hair that curls back on itself and starts growing back into the follicle, or a hair that fails to grow out of the follicle and stays embedded in the skin. Ingrown hairs can affect the face, neck, legs, or any part of the body. They are usually just minor irritations, but can be painful or unsightly. Moreover, if they are left untreated, ingrown hairs can become infected. If you shave regularly, you may have to deal with ingrown hairs quite frequently.
Treatment:
Salicylic acid is the one active substance that can visibly improve razor bumps. It is a dermatological-grade ingredient that exfoliates, moisturises, clears pores and can help prevent infection. Use a post-shave product with salicylic acid so it remains on your skin the whole day.
Another popular product which is very effective is Papulex oil free cream or gel as it contains antibacterial ingredients & Nicotinamide which reduces inflammation.
Daily skincare:
Exfoliating will help your skin cells shed faster, prevent dead skin cells from building up, and keep hair follicles clear. Exfoliating regularly is indispensable to manage ingrown hairs and to prevent new ingrown hairs. Daily use of products that contain glycolic acid, lactic acid or salicylic acid is particularly effective.
Andrea
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New Study Shows Sunscreen Plus Anti-Ageing Cosmetic Celfix DNA™ Youth Recovery™ Facial Serum Provide Significant Benefits to the Skin
A new study has revealled that cosmetic enzymes can help delay future signs of ageing. The March 2013 edition of the Journal of Drugs and Dermatology published renowned US Dermatologist James Spencer, MD, on the effects of sunscreen plus SilDerm-Celfix DNA™ Youth Recovery™ Facial Serum.
The study tested Celfix DNA™ on the arms of 19 patients, followed by a sunscreen twice a day for eight weeks. The results were groundbreaking, showing that Celfix DNA™ plus sunscreen are not only addressing damage caused by the sun, but also helping to delay future signs of ageing skin. “This research makes a strong argument for daily use of Celfix DNA™ and sunscreen for patients who want to delay the signs of ageing.”
The results of the study showed the following reduction in biomarkers of skin ageing:
•A decrease in pyrimidine dimers, in 18 out of 19 patients, for an average reduction of 53%
•A decrease in p53 alteration, in 18 out of 19 patients, for an average reduction of 36%
•A 73.7% reduction in the appearance of pigmentation (brown spots) and 63.2% in redness (erythema) as measured by a colorimeter device.
When it comes to anti-agieng, according to Dr Spencer, “This research makes a strong argument for daily use of Celfix DNA™ and sunscreen for patients who want to delay the signs of aging.”
An earlier clinical study on Photolyase, a key component of Celfix DNA™ Youth Recovery™ Facial Serum by renowned Italian dermatologist, Dr. Enzo Berardesca, MD, showed that sunscreen alone is not enough to protect your skin. Dr. Berardesca’s study tested the effects of applying an SPF alone versus SPF coupled with a naturally occurring enzyme, Photolyase, on the lower back. There was a major reduction in the appearance of the signs of ageing cause by ultraviolet radiation (measured by level of pyrimidine dimers) — almost as if skin was never exposed in the first place – when combining SPF with the enzyme vs. sunscreen alone. Celfix DNA™ Youth Recovery™ Facial Serum is a powerful, lightweight cosmetically elegant serum that helps fight future signs of ageing. It is the only product that features Celzyme Technology™.
Celfix DNA™ contains Photolyase, endonuclease, and OGG1 enzymes that help address the signs of skin ageing. Celfix is also packed with antioxidants to defend against ageing free radicals, and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration. The light, non-greasy formula is ideal for all skin types, making it the perfect addition to anyone’s daily cosmetic routine.
The Heliocare Advanced UV Protection range provides, high or very high UVAB and UVB protection with great skin loving, moisturising gel formulations. Much more than simply a sun protection, Heliocare combines advanced UVA and UVB mineral and non-mineral filters with antioxidant protection, DNA protection and repair and with it’s ability to protect langerhan’s cells, it helps to prevent the immunosuppression caused by UV exposure.
A key ingredient in every product in the heliocare range is the unique, patented and natural fernblock photoimmunoprotection technology. Fernblock is extracted from polypodium leucotomos, a fern originating in central America. Originally an aquatic plant, it adapted to life on land, developing it’s own natural protective mechanisms against UV radiation and has been used for centuries in the treatment of dermatological conditions.Fernblock has been proven in extensive scientific and clinical studies published in peer review dermatology and scientific journals around the world to be a powerful and natural, skin specific anti-oxidant and skin protector and enhancer helping in the fight against UV damage.
Heliocare’s Advanced sun protection range:
Heliocare Advanced SPF 50 Gel (50ml) – Oil-free, easy to apply formulation that is suitable for everyday use. Particularly suitable for normal, combination, oily and spot-prone skin and provides an elegant feel and look to the skin.
Heliocare Urban SPF30 Silk Gel SPF30 (40ml) – Provides high level UVA protection for the day-to-day use and is also suitable for spot-prone skin where its added anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory ingredient can provide additional help.
Heliocare Advanced SPF 50 Cream (50ml) – Specifically designed for normal and dry skin on a daily basis, it provides high level UVA/UVB protection with a moisturising feel
Heliocare® Advanced SPF50 XFGel with its NEW and exclusive eXtra-Fusion formulation takes Heliocare®’s high level UV and skin-biological protection to new skin-loving levels. The fantastic XFGel formulation provides enhanced UVA, skin anti-oxidant and DNA protection and when applied it literally melts into the skin for invisible, total skin-comfort making it the perfect choice for everyday anti-ageing skin protection
The Heliocare® Advanced SPF50 Gelcream Colours are available in both Brown and Light skin colour tones, they provide the Heliocare® high levels of skin-protection and a great to use skin-feel, with a skin tone enhancing bronzer ideal for masking uneven areas of skin tone and blemishes.
If it’s a slight shimmer you need then the Heliocare® Advanced SPF50 Hydragel Sun Touch provides the Heliocare® high level broad spectrum UV skin-protection with a great to use skin feel, a touch of extra moisture and shimmer to the skin giving it an all year round sun-touched look without the risk of damage.
Heliocare Spray SPF 50 (125ml) – Ultra-smooth spray sunscreen that is suitable for all skin types. The light touch formulation encourages use on any exposed areas of the body.
Heliocare Compact and Oil Free compact SPF 50 Light/Brown/oil free (10g) – Facial foundation that provides advanced UV protection with skin tone enhancement and correction. The creamy smooth make-up enables daily use and is ideal for use after aesthetic procedures. Available for normal and dry skin, or for oily and spot prone skin
Heliocare Oral capsules – Provides proven sun protection from within using the unique Fernblock plant extract to protect the skin from UV damage. Clinical studies show they help reduce skin reddening, skin ‘sunburn cells’, DNA damage, and symptoms of prickly heat.
Available in 240mg / 480mg/480mg with vitamin D
We are excited to introduce the new intense brightening serum from Medik8
White Balance Click is now available!
White Balance Click
Intense Brightening Serum
Professional Strength
White Balance ClickTM provides an effective solution against all types of pigmentation: dark spots, age spots, freckles, blotchiness, sun damage, uneven skin tone and melasma.
Skin colouration is the result of not just one, but seven different biological mechanisms.
White Balance ClickTM contains a multitude of stabilised brightening active ingredients (including: Kojic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Lactic Acid, Phytic Acid and Niacinamide) that work together to target all 7 mechanisms!
● White Balance Click is a depigmenting serum
● White Balance Click is proven to have a significant whitening activity of 97.3% *
● White Balance Click is effective on all types of pigmentation concerns: dark spots, age spots, melasma,freckles, and blotchiness
● White Balance Click improves the overall skin tone
● White Balance click helps to prevent future appearance of pigmentation
● White Balance Click is a 7-in-1 formula (7 mechanisms of action targeted in 1 formulation)
● White Balance Click benefits from a clever packaging system (Click Mechanism)
To guarantee stability, the Medik8 research team devised an innovative click packaging system where the potent Kojic Acid active is stored in the lid and released by the special click mechanism just before being used.
You cannot get a fresher Kojic Acid based product.
Dear All,
Welcome to the May edition of our Dermacare Direct monthly newsletter to update you on our new arrivals, top tips & offer
Did we not have a short burst of Spring sunshine at the end of April? Is that a sign that Spring time is finally here!!
And we all know what that means – now it is even more important to apply sunscreen every morning.
Remember that skin becomes loose, wrinkled, and leathery caused by years of unprotected exposure to the sun.
Our big news this month is….
As some of you may have noticed, the Skinmedica TNS products are no longer available from Dermacare Direct. Due to EU law, they have been withdrawn from general sale in the United Kingdom, so we are not allowed to sell this line of products any more. It’s a real shame, particularly as it is still available in the USA. But the good news is that over time, the TNS line will be replaced with the Biometa ingredient (derived from yeast) designed to stimulate your own Growth Factors, so we will see more Skinmedica Biometa products this year.
The MOST amazing skin lightening product is now available according to TraceyB at Skinbrands who is a big fan – it is called Lytera . Apparently the new Lytera System has produced the most amazing results in clinical trials and is now available from Dermacare Direct as a separate lightening product or for sale as a kit. The system was shown to be equivalent to a 7-step well known skin lightening regime. The Lytera Skin Brightening Complex showed significant improvements in facial discoloration and could be seen as early as four weeks with continued improvement over time.
I have kindly been given one to try by Skinbrands, so I will let you know my thoughts.
Skinmedica has brought out another product called the Uplifting Eye Serum.
A restorative blend of plant extracts, antioxidants and vitamins in a special oil-free formulation designed to gently smooth, hydrate and lift the sensitive skin around the eyes.
Visibly assists to reduce the appearance of puffiness, under eye circles and fine lines.
Benefits:
•Gently smoothes, hydrates, and lifts the sensitive skin around the eyes.
•Visibly diminishes the appearance of puffiness, dark circles and fine lines.
•Reduces dark circles.
Skinceuticals Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF50
Mineral Radiance, a new SPF with a tint is now available. It has the same ingredients as Sheer Mineral but this is a tinted SPF!
It is set to be a best seller! Both myself and Linda have tried a sample and we both think it’s great. It rubs in really well and feels great.
Kelo-stretch is the latest addition to the Kelo-cote range and has been specifically designed to help treat existing stretch marks and prevent new stretch marks from appearing.
It works by helping to strengthen collagen and boost skins elasticity. This dual strengthening process helps to decrease the width of existing stretch marks thus improving their appearance.
Shea butter and sweet almond oil will help to smooth, moisturise and soften the skin whilst providing much needed nourishment.
In clinical trials, 75% of users agreed that Kelo-stretch helps improve the appearance of existing stretch marks.
Also new to the SilDerm range is SilDerm Scar in a spray. This clinically proven product will not only prevent but also help to repair scars caused by surgery and trauma.
The light, odour free spray is quick drying and ideal for home use to improve the appearance of old and new scars.
Containing silicone which is proven to flatten, soften and smooth scar tissue, SilDerm scar spray will also help relieve itching and redness that is often associated with scarring.
Tips – Vitamin A that delivers anti-ageing benefits.
Vitamin A is clinically proven to increase the synthesis of collagen.
Vitamin A can significantly boost elastin and fibrillin production at cellular levels, which are essential for a smooth and plump skin texture.
Highly recommended by professional skincare experts, Retinol diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Facts about Vitamin A:
– It increases collagen production.
– It significantly boosts elastin and fibrillin production.
– It increases cell proliferation.
– It refines pores.
Vitamin C serums protect your skin from free radicals throughout the day and Vitamin A delivers anti-ageing benefits during the night.
We are offering 10% off Retinol creams throughout May.
We love receiving feedback about our products and it really does help others.
Please email me your product or device feedback to andrea@dermacaredirect.co.uk and we will give you 5% discount off your next order.
This month’s winner of our monthly eKomi Feedback competition is James Buttrick-reddock. Thanks James a £25 gift voucher is on the way to you.
Thank you for all your feedback – it really does help!
Thanks for reading.
Warm regards
Andrea
Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner
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There are a lot of sites out there slashing prices and offering bundles without authorisation. If it looks too good to be true it probably is!