Dry Aging Skin

Whole organic ingredients

The botanical ingredients in all SuperSkin products have been grown organically (without toxic fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides) and come from environmentally clean areas. The products are truly natural. They come in rich, earthy tones of gold, green, rose, and brown. Their scents are truly sensual, and come from natural sources like Sandalwood, Myrrh, Lavender, and other plant and flower essences. Many cosmetic chemists are much more concerned with the appearance of their lotion rather than how it performs. For years, we have been under the assumption that all creams and lotions should be white and fluffy. If the lotion is made from truly natural ingredients, it can’t be white (unless it was made from snow). SuperSkin uses whole organic ingredients because they work to save the harmony of nature in the products. For example, Rose Hips are rich in Vitamin C, more than other plants. So, in SuperSkin Ultra Elixir, Anna All Natural Product uses a highly concentrated extract of Rose Hips amplified with Ascorbyl Palmitate, which is a natural oil-soluble form of Vitamin C. So Ultra Elixir is enriched with a high concentration of Vitamin C, but retains the wholeness of the original extract of Rose Hips.


SuperSkin formulas change by season

In two or three months your skin can become acclimated to a particular formula and will stop responding. You or someone you know may have tried other skin care lines, getting decent results at first, but then seeing those results decline. With the SuperSkin products, you never have to worry about this problem. There are other practical reasons for seasonal formula changes as well. Creams and lotions should be more emollient in the winter and lighter in the summer in order to compensate for the effects of climate changes on your skin. Superskin products evolve to meet your needs. They are never the same. The main purpose of your product will remain the same, whether it is to fight wrinkles, heal acne, or reduce irregular pigmentation, etc. The active ingredients in your product will remain the same, but the composition will vary just enough to keep your skin responsive and gain the best possible results.


What makes SuperSkin toner different?

The SuperSkin Toner consists of an infusion of organic herbs with aromatherapeutic essential oil blends. The toner is free from synthetic fragrance, artificial colors, drying ingredients such as alcohol, and other toxic substances. It tones and purifies the skin, removing final traces of cleanser and restores the correct pH to your skin. You can use them any time throughout the day to freshen your skin and neutralize the effects of air pollution. SuperSkin Toner has additional bioenergetic properties that is not available in any other toner on the market. This bioenergetic pattern provides natural enhancement of mood and encourages a positive atmosphere, without chemicals or artificial ingredients. You can also mist the toner throughout any room to enjoy its bioenergetic and aromatherapeutic effects.


What makes SuperSkin treatment and moisturizer products different?

SuperSkin bioenergized ingredients are from natural organic sources, not synthetic chemicals. These active ingredients are liposome encapsulated to achieve the deepest penetration into the skin. Purity and wholeness of the most unique botanicals. All ingredients play an important role in the vibrational melody of natural beauty. With the transdermal penetration of bioenergetic nutrients, you will see the results immediately and you will continue to see progress on your skin everyday. No wax, toxic solvents or trans-fats. Our patent-pending bioenergized extract of Baltic Amber provides the immediate as well as long-term effect, energizing your cells, stimulating your muscle and skin to become more firm and supple. Fine lines will smooth away. SuperSkin ingredients include:

Matrixyl
Argireline
Hyaluronic Acid
MSM
Peptides
EGF
Spin Trap
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Amino Acids
Coenzyme Q-10
DMAE
Chlorophyll
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Retinyl Palmitate
Glyconutrients
Enzymes
Sea Buckthorn Oil
Royal Jelly
Protein
Marine Collagen
Baltic Amber
Natural Vitamins and many more…


PEPTIDES

1. Peptides Signal Your Skin to Make More Collagen When we age collagen is destroyed but not replaced. As a result young, smooth becomes thin and wrinkled over time.

One strategy to improve winkles and to make you look younger is to replace lost collagen. When collagen breaks down, it forms specific peptides. These peptides act as a signal to tell your skin it was damaged and to make new collagen.

Applying peptides directly to your skin is a way to trick your skin into thinking that it has lost collagen recently and needs to make more. The most popular signal peptide for cosmetic use is palmitoyl pentapeptide (Matrixyl). It can be found in many peptide skin products and might be effective in improving the appearance of fine lines. Be a smart skin care consumer — you can find this active ingredient in Strivectin and many other expensive peptide creams.

2. Peptides Deliver Copper into Your Skin Because peptides are small, they can penetrate the skin’s protective barriers to get to the deeper layers. When copper is attached to a peptide, the peptide can deliver copper to the living layers of the skin. There is research showing that copper is an effective agent in skin healing which is why it has been used for years to treat chronic wounds.

Copper peptides seem to promote collagen production and act as antioxidants. They are needed for natural healing and regeneration of your skin and to help remove damaged collagen.

3. Neuropeptides Might Act Like Botox Some peptides might block transmission of signals from nerves to your facial muscles. In particular, a neuropeptide called argireline has been shown in the laboratory to block the release of neurotransmitters from nerves. If argireline was absorbed all the way through the skin to the level of the muscle, then it might block contraction of the muscle, leading to smoother skin, similar to Botox.

Neuropeptides are sold in products often called wrinkle-relax creams and are a big part of Dr. Perricone’s line.

1) Natural Allantoin
aids in the regeneration of new skin cells helps repair and reduce scar tissue gives you younger looking skin

2) Natural Collagen
gives skin its youthful firmness, prevents skin from sagging and appearing "stretched out", keeps skin smooth and tight

3) Natural Elastins
structural protein that gives skin its elasticity, keeps skin nice and supple, crucial in repairing beautiful skin

4) Glycolic Acid
acts as a natural exfoliate, helps remove the most critical caps of dead skin cells, helps remove the look of damaged skin

5) Anti-Biotic Peptides
protects the skin from detrimental "Free Radicals" that slowly destroy the skin, effective against bacteria such as Escherichia Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomona Aeruginosa and Acné vulgaris, destroy the pathogens present and act as a protective barrier to the skin, keeps your skin healthy and beautiful

6) Vitamins
Vitamin A maintains the condition of the cell membranes, Vitamin C stimulates natural Collagen production, Vitamin E protects vital cell structures, and reduces blemishes and moisture loss

7) A Natural Solar Filtrate
blocks harmful UV Radiation, keeps skin from appearing damaged


THE BIOLOGICAL ACTIVE RESTORES THE NATURAL SKIN REPAIR PROCESS

1.- INDUCES THE PROLIFERATION OF FIBROBLASTS and reconstitutes the optimal functional capability of prematurely senescent fibroblasts.

2.- FACILITATES THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SKIN'S ARCHITECTURE through its action on COLLAGEN FIBERS

3.- HELPS TO REDUCE THE INFLAMMATORY EFFECT caused by denatured proteins in injured and aging skin through its collagenase and gelatinase enzymatic activity

4.- INCLUDES A BALANCED MIXTURE OF NATURAL FACTORS THAT HELP RECOVER THE NORMAL PHYSIOLOGY OF THE SKIN

Anna All Natural Product offers advanced, effective, therapeutic alternatives to costly dermatological procedures for clear, polished, and youthful skin. Anna All Natural Product focuses on restoring the skin’s clarity, elasticity, hydration via cellular remodeling, infusing transdermal nutrients and natural moisturizers.

With regard to skin rejuvenation, there is no singul “wonder” ingredient or simple solution. Stimulating real collagen production (for example) is not achieved with a single ingredient, but rather with a synergy of a number of ingredients having different mechanisms of stimulating fibroblast cells to initiate collagen production. Anna All Natural Product anti-aging and skin rejuvenation products are based upon the most advanced science and these products actually cause visible improvements in the health and appearance of mature skin.

Free Radical Damage in a very simplified explanation, human beings are composed of specialized cells that each perform specific functions (i.e. skin cells, heart cells, muscle cells, etc). As we age these cells become more and more damaged. Eventually, the collective cells that make up organs can become so damaged that the organ fails to function, such as the loss of vision or hearing as people age. This process of damage and dysfunction of the vital organs eventually leads to death.

Most of this damage is caused by free radicals. Free radicals are minute chemical particles (atoms or groups of atoms) which are frequently the by-products of chemical processes. For example, when two chemicals join together to form another chemical, some particles are eliminated and these can be free radicals. Free radicals have at least one unpaired electron, causing the chemical particle to be unstable. To become stabilized, the particle must obtain an electron from some other chemical. By taking an electron from another chemical, the free radical becomes a stable chemical, but the other chemical now becomes a free radical and its chemical structure is changed. It must then steal an electron. Thus the chain reaction (of atoms stealing electrons) continues and can be thousands of events long.

Free radicals can steal an electron and break down another biomolecule such as loose proteins, sugars, fatty acids, etc. that are NOT part of a larger chemical structure. In these cases the free radical does little damage. If a free radical steals an electron from one of the proteins that is contained in a strand of collagen (rather than a loose protein), it causes a change in the chemical structure of the collagen at that point and causes a break in the collagen strand. This is damage. Once a bundle of collagen has multiple points of damage, which occurs over years, the strand of collagen becomes dysfunctional and loses its elastic quality. The skin begins to sag. Over time, free radical damage happens to the various components of the body and this damage is progressive.

Free radicals chip away at cell walls, molecule by molecule, making holes. The cells leak and lose their chemical balances. Subsequent free radicals are able to chip away at DNA, making cells dysfunctional. If this damage affects cellular DNA, the cell may malfunction. This is what happens cell by cell over the lifetime of a human being, ultimately causing entire organs to malfunction. If the DNA of basal keratinocytes, for example, are damaged the cells may become dysfunctional and the basal cells will reproduce cells that are equally as damaged and dysfunctional, resulting in the aging and dysfunction of the skin and its various components. Aging is simply the progression of damage, caused by free radicals.

The major creators of free radicals in the skin are (1. normal chemical processes such as producing and using energy, producing skin components such as lipids, and other daily chemical processes that give off free radicals as a natural byproduct (2. unprotected sun exposure, (3. products applied to the skin that produce free radicals and (4. pollution. The way to slow the process of skin aging is as easy as reducing the volume of non-essential free radical activity in the skin. If one source of free radical production is addressed (for example unprotected sun exposure) there will be a slowing of the skin aging process. If two or three sources of free radical production are addressed (such as unprotected sun exposure and free radical producing skin care products and pollution), there will be a greater degree of slowing the skin aging process. These actions can become anti-aging options. Sun protection will be discussed on the Skin Sun Damage page. Skin care product ingredients that promote aging are discussed on the Premature Skin Aging page. Diet is discussed on the Skin Anti-Aging Diet page. Other subjects are covered on this page.

Most of the chemical processes that occur in the skin emit free radicals. In the body, the processing of food, producing energy and using energy creates free radicals. Breathing and using our muscles to perform functions creates free radicals. Manufacturing collagen or lipids or pigment produces free radicals. These free radicals can create damage to the components of the skin as they steal an electron from another component to make themselves complete and stable.

Anti-oxidants are chemicals that are able to donate an electron to a free radical, stabilizing the free radical and stopping the chain of chemical reactions and potential damage. Antioxidants are able to donate the missing electron to a free radical without the antioxidant becoming a free radical. In this manner, antioxidants prevent free radical damage or in other words, they slow the aging process.

In its own defense the body manufactures antioxidants, such as superoxide dismutase, catalase, glutathione peroxidase, etc. If, for example, extra genes for the production of these manufactured antioxidants are placed into the DNA of fruit flies, significantly increasing their production of these antioxidants, the fruit flies can live 30% longer than normal fruit flies. This demonstrates the benefits of adding antioxidants to the body and skin, as an anti-aging mechanism. Therefore the youthful appearance of the skin can be sustained longer by increasing the presence of antioxidants.

It is estimated that each keratinocyte (cells in the skin's outer epidermal layer) in our skin has 5,000 exposures to free radicals every day. As a result, the skin has the potential to age faster than any other organ in the body, and because of a decreased supply of antioxidants, the aging process becomes faster every year.

Eating a diet that is rich in antioxidants is an excellent anti-aging strategy for the entire body. It is estimated that only about 2-3% of the antioxidants we eat, get to the skin because of the body’s demand for antioxidants. Topically applied antioxidants in an absorbable form can reduce skin damage significantly by putting the anti-aging mechanisms directly into the skin. This is especially true of the epidermis, which has no direct supply of blood to provide antioxidants and has the greatest exposure to sun and pollution generated free radicals. The skin can tolerate and benefit from an infinite supply of antioxidants, which will slow the skin’s aging process to a trickle…provided the skin is protected from sun damage, and free radicals are not applied to the skin.

Anna All Natural Product uses key antioxidants as ingredients in many of its products and all products contain antioxidants. Several products are so rich in therapeutic ingredients which are potent antioxidants, that these products are classified as powerful anti-aging agents. For example Ultra Elixir is a powerful anti-aging product.

A few plant extracts are capable of stimulating the body’s production of it’s own antioxidants. For example, hydrocotyl (centella asiatica / gotu kola) is a very powerful antioxidant and one of Anna All Natural Product’s most frequently used ingredient, found in the ABCOBB Broth. It stimulates the increased production of catalase (a powerful antioxidant produced by our body to protect itself from damage) and the anti-aging benefit of this ingredient is remarkable. Hydrocotyl is also used as a wound and injury dressing because it has a direct stimulatory affect upon fibroblast cells, stimulating them to produce collagen. The use of skin care products that are rich in antioxidants is a key and highly effective anti-aging strategy for the skin and it simply makes no sense to use products that do not provide this benefit.

What makes Anna All Natural Product different from other skin care regimens? Anna All Natural Product focuses on the science of cellular remodeling along with a transdermal infusion of pure, raw nutrients and antioxidants. Plus our formulas are charged and fermented.

What makes Anna All Natural Product better than other skin care regimens? Anna All Natural Product does not add water to any formulation, thus the infusions are pure, undiluted and very potent. Plus our formulas do not contaion dangerous parabens.

Many skin care regimens simply mask damaged or aging skin by only hydrating the epidermal layer, without addressing the actual underlying damaged collagen, discoloration, and dead cells. Anna All Natural Product combines dermatological-equivalent exfoliation, the science of skin remodeling, and unparalleled transdermal nutrients and lipids; the food the skin cells need to regenerate to optimal health. All natural and organic is fine, but the best cosmecueticals infused with natural and organic extracts deliver a younger skin with EGF, Argireline, Matrixyl, Hyaluronic Acid, Marine Collagen, DMAE, CoQ10, Retinol, MSM, GABA.

The SuperSkin skin care line is formulated for mature and aging skins over 40, and a must for skins over 50. As with all natural skin care products, since we do not use artifial binders and emulsifiers, please shake gently before each use. Blended with the highest percentage of cosmeceuticals allowed... relying on the awesome power of our proprietary AB Blends™ to heal and rejuvenate your skin! The SuperSkin® line offers the educated consumer my powerful Bio-Energized SuperSkin® Bio-active Repair Complex® for skin rejuvenation which keeps healthy skin looking beautiful and works to revitalize less-than-perfect skin. A System for Every Age and Skin Type. "Did you know skin is considered mature at 25?" Each SuperSkin® formula is super concentrated, working synergistically. I offer La Prairie-Crème de la Mer-Tracie Martyn-Nicolas Perricone as custom blend options. It is important to tweak formulas occasionally to keep skin vibrant and responding to new ingredients. Only the highest quality all natural all organic ingredients and state-of-the art cosmeceuticals are blended into powerful result-oriented formulas for maximum efficacy, greatly improving the appearance of the skin. Product benefits are immediately visible and enhanced with continued and cumulative use. The Super Skin™ product labels are not professionally printed water and oil proof but hand made water and oil resistant ones. Use with care.


EGF Epidermal Growth Factor is the single most important substance for development and maintenance of both the epidermis and dermis. It is a protein that works to heal and repair the stratum corneum by directly stimulating proliferation of growth factor receptors. EGF has two other bonuses in that it helps "mop up" free radicals, and also has anti-inflammatory benefits. All of the above show why EGF is particularly beneficial to skin that is going through chemical peeling treatments. It helps replace what the peels remove. Using this product in conjunction with peeling makes it much less stressful to the skin by providing fuel for the renewal process.


Spin Trap is what its name suggests: a trap for spinning objects -- specifically, skin damaging rogue molecules (free-radicals). This is one of the ingredients that makes our anti-aging products better for your skin.


Argan Oil - Argan oil is produced from the fruit kernels of the argan tree, grown in only a few regions like Morocco. This precious oil is one of the rarest in the world due the small supply and the limited growing area, hence the high price. The knowledge that many ancient cultures have in regards to natural beauty brings us “liquid gold”, the crème de la crème anti-wrinkle treatment from Morocco. Argan oil has a long history of being used be French woman in their high end skin care products. Argan oil has been used by the Berber women for centuries as a therapeutic treatment for skin, hair and nails. This rare organic oil is valued for its nutritive, cosmetic and medicinal properties and holds extra ordinary anti-aging benefits. Argan oil is rich in anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatories, essential fatty acids and contains high levels of Vitamin E. Skin will become more supple, toned and resistant to stress. Phytosterols, which are good for scar tissue and that hard-to-define problem of lackluster skin. In a short period of time, skin will look satiny and radiant with a youthful and healthy glow.

The natural aging process and environmental stresses constantly deprive skin of the moisture and nutrients needed to maintain necessary levels of collagen. Argan oil is a natural solution to defend against premature aging and UV exposure. Argan oil is particularly effective against aging cell degeneration, dryness, inflammation, acne and scars. Argan oil contains exceptionally high levels of fatty acids including linoleic acid (omega-6) and ferulic acid which ensure skin's innate repair and protective functions. Stimulatation of intracellular oxygenation restores the hydrolipid film by increasing nutrient levels in cutaneous cells, providing essential moisture to the skin. Essential fatty acids fight against drying, smoothing skin, improving elasticity, discouraging wrinkles, protecting connective tissue, revitalising the skin and boosting vital cell functions.

By working directly on the reactivation of cells, our Argan oil can diminish wrinkles and even eliminate them completely. This vital function of the cells also rebalances the epidermis, slows aging, protects and fortifies, and revitalizes not only the skin, but nails and hair as well. The Argan oil also penetrates the skin quickly, so a few minutes after application skin is left silky without being oily. Keep that youthful look or turn back the years, this amazing natural oil is very rich in:

* Squalene moisturizes and is suggested to help prevent skin cancer
* Vitamin F (omega 6) offers anti-aging moisturization of dry skin
* Anti-oxidant anti-inflammatory Ferulic Acid and Vitamin E fight free radical damage, soothe sensitive skin, offer UV protection and aid in micro-circulation
* Anti-oxidant anti-inflammatory Phenols activate blood circulation and Vitamin C, helps fights against bacteria and fungal conditions
* Anti-inflammatory Triterpens slow down cell aging and restructure cells

Chemically speaking, argan oil consists of a blend of fatty acids (over 70% oleic and linoleic acids.) It is also rich in vitamin E, phenols, and carotenes. Historically argan oil has been used in cooking for dipping bread, on couscous, or on salads. But since it’s so rich in essential fatty acids, there’s no reason it couldn’t be used in skin or hair treatments. In fact, there has some research that indicates that argan oil may be an treatment for psoriasis. And Pubmed references at least one study that shows argan oil reduces sebum production.


Anti-inflammatories
Bioflavonoids. This is a class of over 5000 plant chemicals that our bodies metabolize in such a way that offers us strong anti-oxidant, anti-cancer, anti-allergenic and anti-inflammatory effects. Bioflavonoids, also called flavones or flavonoids, include compounds such as quercetin, epicatechin, and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s). But don’t let their long names put you off; many occur abundantly in our daily food and drink — in citrus fruits, vegetables, tea, cocoa and wine, to name just a few! Others are less well known, found less widely in nature, or still waiting to be discovered. Most bioflavonoids can be taken in supplemental form as part of a natural anti-inflammation regimen. Among the best for soothing the inflammatory cascade are quercetin, rutin, and procyanidins (OPC’s) such as those found in pine bark extract (Pycnogenol) and grape seed extract.

Other anti-inflammatory herbs. Aside from the large group of bioflavonoids I’ve only touched on above, the plant kingdom has so much more to offer us in the way of compounds that quiet inflammation in our bodies. Many of these are found in traditional medicinal herbs used for centuries in the past, yet whose specific mechanisms of action biochemists are still working to explain today. Their study is helping to bring about a whole new range of anti-inflammatory agents that more safely and effectively target the inflammatory cascade well upstream of where conventional NSAID’s and COX-2 inhibitors cause their damaging and unwanted side effects. Here’s just a sampling.

Boswellia (Boswellia serrata). Also known as Indian Frankincense, Boswellia serrata has long been recognized in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory benefits. Today scientists studying extracts of boswellia are reporting that it can switch off key cell signalers and pro-inflammatory mediators known as cytokines in the inflammatory cascade.

Ginger (Zingiber officinalis). Valued for centuries the world over for its medicinal qualities, ginger today is being studied by biochemists and pharmacologists interested in its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea and sugar-moderating effects in the body. In the past 30 years or so their work has confirmed how ginger shares properties with conventional over-the-counter and prescription NSAID’s, in that it suppress the synthesis in the body of the pro-inflammatory molecules known as prostaglandins — except with few if any side effects. Recently, however, an even more exciting body of work is emerging that shows how ginger extract can actually inhibit or deactivate genes in our body that encode the molecules involved in chronic inflammation.

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), an ancient culinary spice native to South East Asia, has been used as an anti-inflammatory agent for centuries in Indian Ayurvedic medicine. Also known as cucurmin, it is a mild COX-2 inhibitor, but works differently from the prescription-strength drugs that can increase your risk of myocardial infarction or stroke. Like Boswellia and ginger, it seems to inhibit joint inflammation by preventing the production of prostaglandins and activation of inflammation-regulating genes through its effects on cell-signalling.

Glucosamine–Chondroitin. Glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate are important building blocks in healthy cartilage. As we age, our bodies cannot create these compounds as readily. Glucosamine–chondroitin supplements may help repair damaged tissues, but they are felt to act principally by delaying the progression of joint inflammation and alleviating its symptoms. In other words, they may not have as strong an impact on the underlying causes of chronic inflammation as the other recommendations in this article, but you can certainly ask your healthcare provider about including them in your plan. (If you have shellfish allergies, be sure to check with your healthcare provider before taking these supplements.)


Resveratrol - Resveratrol in skin care is excellent for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, lightening & brightening and sun damage repair properties. Our Resveratrol is extracted from the roots of the Giant Knotweed, and is standardized at 98%. Resveratrol is produced by several plants, apparently for its antifungal properties. It is found in widely varying amounts in grapes (primarily the skins), raspberries, mulberries, in peanuts, berries of Vaccinium species, including blueberries, bilberries, and cranberries, some pines, such as Scots pine and eastern white pine, and the roots and stalks of giant knotweed and Japanese knotweed, called hu zhang in China. Resveratrol was first isolated from an extract of the Peruvian legume Cassia quinquangulata in 1974.


One of the most important secrets to a beautiful complexion is moisturization, especially when combined with skin nutrients and anti-oxidant protection. Reversal of free radical damage and protection against the environment with bio-compatible skin oils, the ultimate skin rejuvenators with natural sunscreen properties.

This is without a doubt one of the finest collections of rare organic gourmet skin oils that Anna All Natural Product formulates. A plethora of hand-pressed, stone-pressed, cold-pressed, first-pressed, organic, extra virgin, unrefined fruit oils that is most exquisite and nourishing. This blend is extremely rich and concentrated so only a drop or two is needed.

Our Moisturizer contains nature's most exquisite vegetable skin oils creating some of the most beautiful complexions. Extremely concentrated, only a dollop is needed to be applied to toner damp skin. Nourishes and protects skin against the environment with natural anti-oxidants.

* Dramatically diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots (with continued use), by removing dead skin cells to reveal new radiant skin beneath.

* Purify and refine pores, by drawing out and dissolving deeply embedded dirt and debris.

* Resurface skin to improve the texture, tone and elasticity while stimulating the growth of new collagen.

Exceptionally potent amounts of rare and pure pharmaceutical grade ingredients, each designed to effectively target a specific skin problem for a nourishing protecting anti-oxidant moisturizer that leaves your skin feeling like velvet. Beta Carotene, Lupine, Lycopene, Selenium, Silica, Vitamins ACE anti-oxidants, among others, are molecules that prevent free radicals from doing harm to our DNA, proteins, and cells by donating an electron. Free radicals are any species that contain one or more unpaired electrons and will take an electron from fat, proteins, or DNA for its full complement. Normal metabolic processes, pollution, solar, and cosmic radiation and smoking all affect our bodies by forming highly reactive cells. A host of phytochemicals including flavonoids, alkaloids, lipids, calagualine, ecdysone, elaidic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, melilotoside, oleic acid, rutin and ricinoleic acid. Precious oils strengthen tissues, promote sebum regulation and balance oil secretion. Rich in fatty acids including up to 77% linoleic fatty acid. This beautiful oil contains a full profile of potassium and vitamins A, B and C, essential to healthy skin.


DRY SKIN ANALYSIS

Pores: fine – almost invisible.
Texture: appears taut, fine and even translucent; susceptible to premature aging due to insufficient sebum and moisture; skin can feel tight and even rough due to dryness.
Sebaceous Activity: lacking sebum (oil production).
Visual Analysis: looks generally healthy; creamy makeup goes on easily, powders can look patchy. Tendency to dry patches and some roughness in dry areas, relating to seasonal changes in temperature and humidity.


Dry Skin
Dry skin is caused by insufficient secretions of sebum, which is the skin's natural oil that keeps the skin soft and supple. Insufficient sebum causes the skin to become flaky and dry to the touch and it will feel dry and tight, especially after washing. Dry skin ages rapidly and can be identified by fine lines around the eyes, mouth and neck, which is caused by poor elasticity. Dry skin is aggravated by dry atmospheric conditions, harsh weather, poor diet, and harsh skin care routines.

Dry skin is characterized by: small tight pores, flaky skin, redness, uneven pigmentation and visible dry patches, milia (a type of cyst), fine texture, skin looks thin, tendency to sensitivity shown by broken capillaries, signs of premature ageing are common, especially around eyes, mouth and neck.


My ultimate anti-aging product ~ SS Ultra Elixir:
This is the creme de la creme in a skin correcting serum. Created for dry photo-aged sensitive aging skin that needs serious rejuvenation. Gently controls flushing, couperose, loss of firmness, sun damaged skin with hyperpigmentation, a sagging tone, crepey eyelids, and a dull complexion. The super potent serums treat skins with:

* moderate to severe sagging and age spots
* moderate to severe expression lines
* moderate to severe aging with fine lines and wrinkles

Retinol or vitamin A has a molecular structure that's tiny enough to get into the lower layers of skin, where it finds collagen and elastin. Retinol is proven to improve mottled pigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, skin texture, skin tone and color, and your skin's hydration levels. Considered a skin revitalizer; offers cumulative benefits in promoting the renewal of skin cells; within 2 weeks, skin should appear smoother and more radiant. After 8 to 12 weeks, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles will be diminished.

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract prevents collaganase and elastase from destroying collagen and elastin which is responsible for the texture, flexibility, and tone of the skin. As cells age, enzymatic hydrolysis destroys collagen and elastin. This process leads to a decrease in skin flexibility and the appearance of aging. Chlorella vulgaris extract stimulates the synthesis of collagen which increases the density of the network of fibroblast-deposited fibers, which contributes to the restructuring of scar or aging tissues. It is especially recommended in order to avoid the appearance of stretch marks.

Chlorella is from green algae. It restructures scarred and aging tissue, reducing wrinkles and stretch marks. Studies show it stimulates collagen and elastin production, helping to maintain skin’s firmness. It is a potent moisturizer that also neutralizes the effects of certain environmental pollutants on skin tissue. Chlorella is able to protect collagen and elastin fibers against the enzymes responsible for their degradation, namely, collagenase and elastase. The extra-cellular matrix, comprised primarily of collagen and elastin, is responsible for the texture, flexibility, and tone of the skin. As cells age, enzymatic hydrolysis tends to destroy collagen and elastin. This process leads to a decrease in skin flexibility and the appearance of aging. Chlorella is also able to help restructure scarred skin or aging skin tissue and to stimulate the synthesis of collagen. This leads to increased density of the network of fibroblast-deposited fibers, which contributes to the restructuring of scar or aging tissues. It may help avoid the appearance of stretch marks. The ratio of Collagen III to Collagen I is one of the most dramatic decreases that has been documented in the aging process. It is the reduction and alteration of collagen beneath the skin’s surface that causes lines and wrinkles. Creams and lotions can moisturize or exfoliate the surface, but they can’t diminish the lines and wrinkles that are being formed as a result of subsurface collagen breakdown.

Hydroxytyrosol is believed to be the anti-oxidant with the highest free radical scavenging capacity: double that of quercetin and more than 3 times that of epicatechin. Hydroxytyrosol helps repair cell membranes and restore cells to a healthy state, causing skin to appear smooth and more radiant. The most powerful member of the olive oil polyphenol group is hydroxytyrosol, a natural emollient. Extremely rare and effective in even small concentrations, this super anti-oxidant has been proven to be effective in enhancing the appearance of healthy skin. Polyphenols, naturally occurring molecules in plants, are extremely gentle, efficient, and multi-faceted anti-oxidants. Found abundantly in olive oil, they are exceptionally stable and protective; therefore essential to both health and longevity. The wastewaters generated during olive processing contain a high levels hydroxytyrosol, most of which can be recovered to produce hidroxytyrosol extracts. Virgin olive oil (polyphenol hydroxytyrosol) is a well-known anti-oxidant from the pulp of the olive, used for protecting organs. Olive oil, which is derived from the ripe fruit of the olive tree (Oleum olivae) actually contains an anti-inflammatory compound called oleocanthal, which behaves much like ibuprofen does in the body.

Peptides play a vital role in the skin's healing process. These protein molecules, found naturally in the body, send out signals when damaged skin is in need of repair. OHT Peptide 3 contains three patented peptides that target both upper and lower layers of the skin, reducing wrinkles and repairing stretch marks.

Palmitoyl Oligopeptide-3 is a protein that is a fragment of collagen combined with palmitic acid. Research shows that it increases collagen production, hyaluronic acid production and skin thickness. It reduces surface roughness and depth of wrinkles. Proven to regenerate the skin's upper layers by stimulating collagen production and thickening the epidermis.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 reduces muscle contraction, helping to minimize long-term formation of lines and wrinkles, making it a safe alternative to injections. It significantly decreases wrinkles after 30 days of application and prevents new wrinkles formed by facial expressions - “frown” lines around the mouth, “crows feet” around the eyes, “worry lines” on the forehead.

Siegesbeckia Orientalis Extract is the name for the active ingredient obtained from the herb Siegesbeckia orientalis L. Clinical studies show an increase in smoothness, texture, color and tone. This herb has been used for centuries externally to soothe inflammation and stimulate wound healing, which it does through tissue regeneration by way of collagen matrix build-up.

Palmitoyl Tertrapeptide-3 is a peptide that mimics DHEA in the skin. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory that helps speed tissue regeneration resulting in normalization of damaged skin. Proven to suppress the body's production of interleukins, the chemical messengers that trigger inflammation.

Copper Peptide is an anti-aging collagen booster. Remodels skin for a smoother and firmer appearance because this peptide stimulates collagen synthesis and has antioxidant effect by stimulating the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Studies on copper peptides have shown they produced a stronger stimulation of collagen sysnthesis than tretinoin (Retin A, Renova) or ascorbate (vitamin C).

Coralline Officinalis is a potent anti-inflammatory cosmeceutical ingredient from red algae. It evens out skin tone by visibly reducing redness and blotchiness. It visibly reduces wrinkles and fine lines.

Glucosamine-Algae-Yeast Extract is an acid-free combination that increases skin cell renewal. It increases collagen synthesis, contributing to skin firming. It evens skin tone by visibly minimizing the appearance of minor scaring, discoloration and age-related fine lines. A polysaccharide found in the algae calms irritation and promotes healing. It visibly reduces inflammation and redness of sensitive or irritated skin.

MSM is an organic source of biological sulfur. It is a mineral that has numerous benefits for the skin. It has soothing and calming effects, it builds collagen, is a potent anti-inflammatory and helps firm skin. Many people have reported a decrease in the appearance of stretch marks and scars from applying a cream rich in MSM

Tocopherol is an antioxidant that has been cited as having positive effects on the wound healing process. It penetrates the skin, rejuvenating damaged skin cells and helps promote healthy regeneration of scarred skin.


Skin Type: sun damaged skins with age spots, hyperpigmentation, loss of elasticity and firmness.


DRY SKIN

1. THE LINES – The normal lines of the skin are numerous and form a rather dense network. Some of these lines have irregular edges and begin to look like feathers which are a sign of superficial dehydration often due to exterior agents (central heating, wind).

2. THE SKIN – The thin skin is normally puffy. In some places it shows small cracks and tiny lines which are always a sign of dehydration.

3. THE TINY WRINKLES – Following this slight dehydration, the skin retracts and strial crossing of lines give the appearance of a feather. They are forming lines. These strial some times cross.

4. THE PORES – The pores are usually rather small

5. THE BLACK SPOTS – are usually due to flakes of dry cells


EXPRESSION LINES
Expression lines visible to the naked eye appear on the imprint like many deep strial.


DRY DEHYDRATED SKIN - 3 DEGREES OF DEHYDRATION
The texture is fine, the pores are invisible and skin is not shiny.

1. CRISS CROSS – Lines going horizontal and vertical over the face

2. VERTICAL – Lines going down the face when smiling

3. HORIZONTAL - Placing your finger lightly on the face and pushing up slightly, there are fine lines going across


DRY HYDRATED SKIN
The skin is round and taut and holds water inside the skin. When a person with this is 30 years old, she will have hardly any wrinkles.