Friday, January 30, 2015

How Makeup Can Damage Your Skin- Go With All Natural Mineral Products!!!




When you go through your morning makeup routine, your goal is obviously to improve your appearance. But how is that seemingly harmless, perfectly applied layer of powder really affecting your skin? Most of the time, makeup doesn't have any major negative effects -- other than maybe the early-morning frustration of applying it. However, it could cause a few skin reactions. Most of these reactions aren't severe or long-lasting, but you might want to know how your makeup is affecting your skin.
Some people experience allergic reactions to common cosmetic-product ingredients. These reactions can come in two types: irritant contact dermatitis, which is an itching or burning reaction to a product irritating the skin, and allergic contact dermatitis, which is more of a "true" allergy to specific ingredients that results in swelling, itching, or blisters [source: American Academy of Dermatology]. Both of these types of reactions are most commonly caused by things like fragrances or preservatives in makeup and other skin care products.
Makeup can also cause acne. You'll usually be fine if you're diligent about removing your makeup at the end of the day and immediately after exercise. However, certain oils in many cosmetics can cause or worsen acne. This type of acne, is mild, common and characterized by blocked pores and reddened bumps on the chin, cheeks and forehead. Acne cosmetica occurs when oils from your makeup collect in and clog your pores, so thick liquid or cream products are more often culprits than are lighter products like powders.
To help avoid these reactions, look for makeup products that are fragrance- and oil-free -- these ingredients are typically the most irritating to the skin. Also, look for products that are labeled hypoallergenic (they're less likely to cause allergic reactions), fragrance-free, paraben-free, and gluten-free. If you find that you develop any kind of reaction after you begin using a new makeup product, it's probably a good idea to stop using that particular product. But with a good skin care routine and quality makeup products, you can help prevent negative reactions.

Beauty Redefined offers a really great All Natural Mineral Makeup line that is Hypoallergenic, Paraben Free, Gluten Free, and Fragrance Free. Check out the really great products we have available here: Mineral Makeup.



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408-356-7050

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Out with the Old, In With the New!!!

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SkinMedica has replaced Vivite in skin care. Allergan, the company that made the Vivite skin care line, is now the company that owns and makes SkinMedica. Vivite has been discontinued, while some of the best products from the Vivite line have been reformulated and repackaged as SkinMedica.

One of the best things about the new SkinMedica line? All of the products are Paraben Free!!!


Some of the Vivite products that were reformulated and repackaged into SkinMedica Products are:
Vivite Night Renewal Cream -----> SkinMedica Glypro Renewal Cream
Vivite Exfoliating Cleanser ----> SkinMedica GlyPro Cleanser
Vivite Antioxidant Serum ----> SkinMedica Glypro Antioxidant Serum
Vivite Daily Firming Lotion ----> SkinMedica GlyPro Daily Firming Lotion

Other than the beloved Vivite products that were kept and reformulated, SkinMedica has an absolutely amazing product line that will blow you away with how incredible the results are!

From the top of the line in medical grade skin care, Lytera, to the revolutionizing TNS Recovery Complex, SkinMedica is the absolute best manufacturer in medical grade skin care products available for over the counter purchase.

Just a few tid-bits on our favorite SkinMedica products:

TNS Recovery Complex
Q: What is special about this product?
A: TNS Recovery Complex has more growth factors that any other product on the market with a 93.6% concentration of TNS®.
TNS® is the main ingredient in TNS Recovery Complex's potent skin treatment which is formulated from naturally occurring growth factors, antioxidants, soluble collagen, cytokines and matrix proteins.
Clinical studies have shown:
  • Reduced appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Enhanced skin texture and tone




Retinol Complex
(we offer 0.5% and 1.0%)
The new SkinMedica® Retinol Complex products offer an advanced encapsulated retinol with an antioxidant complex called PhytoShield™.

Available in three strengths, Retinol Complex features an innovative targeted delivery system that helps to minimize irritation. The efficacious formulas help renew the skin, enhance exfoliation, and improve overall texture and tone. In fact, in a clinical study, 100% of subjects who used Retinol Complex 1.0 reported that it made their skin feel firmer and tightened after 12 weeks of use.

Retinol Complex is available in three strengths of 0.25 (low), 0.5 (medium) and 1.0 (high). 



Lytera

Q: What makes Lytera unique?
A: Lytera is a novel, non-prescription, non-hydroquinone skin brightening product that minimizes the appearance of skin discoloration and dark spots.
Clinical studies with Lytera have shown:
  • High patient satisfaction
  • Improvements seen as soon as 4 weeks
  • Significant reduction after 12 weeks
  • Continuous reduction over 6 months

Q: What skin type is appropriate for using Lytera?
A: Lytera is appropriate for all skin types.

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You can learn more and purchase your new amazing SkinMedica Skin Care products here.