Welcome to our December 2011 Newsletter

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!



So What’s New?

We have some new and exciting products to introduce to you from SkinMedica.


Skinmedica Age Defense Vitamin C+E Complex

15% stabilized vitamin C and E provides extraordinary antioxidant protection, helping to improve the appearance of skin tone, texture and firmness.

Skinmedica Age Defense 15% AHA / BHA cream

15% alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids improve the appearance of skin texture, tone, and smoothness by exfoliating dead cells.

SkinMedica Rejuvenative Toner

Refreshing, non-drying toner gently exfoliates dead skin cells and refines pores with mildly exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acids.

SkinMedica Skin Polisher

Ultra-fine jojoba spheres gently lift dead cells from the skin surface without stripping moisture or over-exfoliating the skin.
Voted by dermatologists as one of their favourite products which won’t break the bank!

SkinMedica Ceratopic Replenishing Cream

One for the body with its intense moisturising cream which replenishes and hydrates extremely dry, cracked skin.
Developed for tough treatment areas such as hands, feet, and elbows, this skin product restores the balance of ceramides and other lipids found in healthy skin.



Biometa Essential Serum
This all-in-one anti-ageing product contains the patented serum Biometa Complex™, with potent antioxidants, peptides and other innovative anti-ageing ingredients to regenerate your skin.
The new Biometa Essential Serum which will replace both the current TNS Essential Serum and TNS Recovery but promises to be even better!



Skinmedica Biometa eye
Contains patented growth factor activating blend, Biometa™, peptides, high concentrations of antioxidant vitamins C and E, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the skin, while helping to increase firmness and resiliency, and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Additional ingredients work synergistically to reduce the appearance of dark circles.
The new Skinmedica Biometa eye product will replace the current TNS Eye Repair.

Reasons for the UK stocking the new Biometa formulation:
Skinmedica are a huge brand in the USA that is very popular with plastic surgeons (in the top three cosmeceutical lines).
Skinmedica aims to grow the brand in Europe and that is where their key focus is now placed.
From European Focus groups, the European customer did not like the texture of the TNS Recovery, the “redness” or even the smell! Therefore, Skinmedica knew they would have to produce a product that would offer the same benefits but without those “negative elements”. The Biometa products have been shown to be comparable and in some cases, better than, the original TNS Recovery and/or TNS Essential Serum.
Although these two products are available Europe-wide only, there is already a demand building in the USA so it is felt that over time the USA will be selling these products also.


Jan Marini have discontinued the bioglycolic acne gel 1 & 2. But don’t worry - try Bioclear! It contains 3 acids and is a great resurfacing product. This product is so good!!
Apparently there are going to be some more products that will be discontinued, but I will keep you updated.



In the last newsletter, I mentioned the new advanced Revitalash lash product and this new formula of RevitaLash is going down a storm!
We are therefore delighted to inform you that the latest product now available is the new improved hair product, Revitalash hair conditioner.

As the party season is just starting, you have got to try the RioBlush City Girl Firming Leg Shimmer. It is a favourite with dermatologists, professional make-up artists and celebrities! It was a beauty staple on the Sex and the City movie. Doctors love it because it’s a wonderful alternative to a sun tan and it’s easy to apply, doesn’t streak or get on clothes, and washes off with soap and water. This tinted lotion acts as a sheer body makeup with a subtle tint and light reflecting shimmer to perfect and correct skin tone, giving a subtle, sexy sheen to skin. In addition, high performance ingredients such as caffeine and carnitine work to tone and firm the skin, helping to fight and reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Also available from the Rioblush range is the Ipanema Girl Leg Knee & Elbow Prep - an anti-ageing, high performance exfoliating scrub, perfect for use before self tan or body make-up. RioBlush Ipanema Girl leaves legs, knees and elbows smooth and ready for the application of RioBlush City Girl.




Talking about party season do you want the perfect pout?
We have all seen pictures of Hollywood stars with over-inflated ‘trout pouts’ but that is not the look most people are looking for. Also, horror stories of lip treatments going wrong have made many people wary of treatments. While cosmeceutical products cannot be used to add volume to the lips in the same way as fillers, there are now products which claim to be able to enhance lip volume and products designed to reduce the appearance of the fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth, often known as ‘smokers lines’ or ‘lipstick lines’ which most commonly appear around the upper lip.

Our top 5 lip products

Skinmedica TNS lip plump system - restores lip fullness and volume within minutes and offers long-lasting anti-ageing benefits.

Mene & Moy Yellow Peel Lip Balm - Skin Rejuvenation & lip augmentation.

Medik8 Pretox® Pout - Helps promote fuller, healthier, more voluptuous lips.

Jan Marini C-ESTA Lips –helps reduce the appearance of vertical lip lines, and helps to plump up and define lip contours.

Clinicians Complex Lip Enhancer - formulated to increase the size and colour of lips.



Throughout December, we will be offering 10% off all our skincare kits - an ideal Christmas gift!
Our offices will be closed over the Christmas period, 24thDecember – 2ndJanuary inclusive.
If it’s urgent, please email [email protected], or if you require skincare advice please email me [email protected]
For orders placed over the Christmas period, please note that no parcels will be dispatched until 3 or 4th January 2012.



From all of us here at Dermacare Direct have a fabulous Christmas & wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
Warm regards

Andrea
Cosmetic Nurse Practitioner