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Company Background

  • Founded in 1988
  • American dermatologists
  • Neostrata = New layers of the skin
  • Leader in AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) & PHA (Poly Hydroxy Acids)
  • Used only by dermatologists and plastic surgeons
  • Not tested on animals
  • Fragrance free
  • Non-comedogenic (will not clog pores)

ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS

  • Medically proven to reverse ageing effect
  • Removes build up of dead skin better protection against free radicals
  • AHA thins stratum corneum & thickens the epidermis
  • Therefore: good skin protection barrier
  • Better product penetration
  • Stimulates cell renewal from basal layer up
  • Glowing, healthy appearance
  • Reveals naturally moisturized cells (kick starts cells to produce its own moisture)
  • Increased dermal thickness
  • Improved quality of collagen and elastic fibres
  • Alleviates roughness, fine lines, pore size, sallowness, dullness, pigmentation

POLY HYDROXY ACIDS

  • More complexed molecule than AHA
  • Large molecule = gentle penetration / slowly absorbed
  • Breaks down when in contact with water - therefore no stinging or burning
  • Ideal for more sensitive skins
  • Excellent moisturizing properties
  • Full benefits of AHA
  • Antioxidant

LACTOBIONIC ACID

  • More moisturizing than AHA & PHA
  • Excellent antioxidant properties (proven to be = to Vitamin C & Ascorbic Acid)
  • Provides better anti-ageing benefits than traditional AHA
  • Excellent wound healing properties (stimulates collagen)
  • Excellent after non-invasive peels
  • Non-irritating

ANTIOXIDANTS

  • Vitamins A, C, E are inter-dependent
  • Vit C generates Vit E, Vit A generates Vit C
  • Gluconolactone (PHA) works on its own, doesn’t need to be regenerated
  • Lactobionic Acid works on its own, doesn’t need to be regenerated

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Photoderm

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Photoderm Max

  • SPF 100
  • Cream: dry skin
  • Fluid : normal to oily skin
  • Water resistant
  • UVA & UVB protection

Photoderm Flush

  • SPF 50
  • Tinted cream – ideal for teenagers or adults who do not want to wear base
  • UVA & UVB protection
  • Sensitive and reactive skin

Photoderm Spray

  • SPF 50+
  • Ideal for exposed areas of body
  • Easy application
  • UVA & UVB protection

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ZONE - Product Information

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Range consists of

  • Cleansing Gel, Day Cream & Night Cream
  • Classified as a cosmeceutical
  • Made by Dermasure (group of 8 dermatologists)
  • Main function of creams is to rejuvenate the skin (products are extremely powerful to get quick results)
  • Ideal to prepare the skin before any removal system (peels, laser, microdermabrasion)
  • Active ingredients to penetrate the dermis
  • Very active, but safe because of Q10
  • Creams contain: Co-Enzyme Q10 (pure form)
  • Vitamins A, C, E (antioxidants neutralise the skin)
  • Evening Primrose Oil and Aloe
  • Studies show no reaction to Q10 when applied topically

Function of Q10:

  • Helps transport energy & oxygen in cells therefore improving cell turnover
  • By effect improving moisture content
  • DNA production (reproduce healthy cells) therefore healthy collagen & elastin
  • Found in every cell in body, but reduces with age
  • Reaches mitochondria to attack free radicals which damages collagen, elastin and DNA
  • Should use it topically and orally

Levels of Q10:

Day Cream contains 0.3%
Night Cream contains 0.6% (much stronger than day cream)
Nivea Q10 Cream contains 0.002%

Levels of Vitamin A:

45 000 (forty five thousand) IU per 50ml tube

Benefits of creams:

  • Powerful antioxidant to fight free radicals that cause premature ageing
  • Up to 40% improvement in depth of wrinkles in 2-6 weeks
  • Smoothing of skin surface
  • Softening of surface
  • More elasticity
  • Skin is plumped
  • General colour and texture is improved
  • Repaired barrier of skin
  • Protects and retains moisture to prevent dehydration
  • Day cream SPF 19 (although not stated on product as clients must use additional sun protection and re-apply during the day)

Use:

  • Use underneath creams or on its own to prevent further damage and repair cells
  • Can use 2 tubes only or continue
  • Someone needing to repair and rejuvenate skin
  • For sun damage, post acne scarring, pigmentation, thick, tough skin
  • Not for active acne or very sensitive skin (do patch test behind ear firstly)

Possible reactions:

  • Retinoid reaction – red, hot, swelling, inflammation, spots, rash (happens to people who suffer from hayfever, fever blisters, compromised immune systems, sensitised skin from laser or peels)
  • Eyes can tear/ water
  • Tingling (introduce slowly, try every second night for the first week)