By: Yohana de la Torre

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Photo Courtesy: Redken 5th Avenue NYC

Hair is made from a protein called Keratin. Composed of three layers — the cuticle, the cortex and medulla — hair obtains its characteristics from these layers. For example, the cuticle has overlapping scales that make the hair look shiny or damaged. The cortex contains hair’s coloring pigment and the medulla gives hair its thickness.

With age, the environment and with the common beauty treatments, hair undergoes significant damage. Hair stylists have identified two main categories of
 

aging/damaged hair: chronological aging and hormonal aging.

Chronological aging is caused by mechanical, environmental and chemical distress. The combined effects of these external factors can leave hair dry, sensitized and/or porous. Hormonal aging occurs as a result of the physiological changes that women experience as they grow older. This ultimately results in slowed scalp activity and the decline in melanin, the hair’s natural source of protection and defense against age-accelerating aggressors.

Together, these two types of aging can leave hair with six visible effects that lead hair to become porous, lifeless, and extremely difficult to manage:

1. Change in Texture
2. Diminished Density
3. Increased Dryness
4. Surface Dullness
5. Fragility / Breakage
6. Gray Hair

Although everyone’s hair ages and damages differently, the experts have found a new and innovative product and treatment that can reverse the clock on damaged hair. The age-defying process begins in the salon with Redken’s Time Reset Salon Service and is followed by Time Reset At-Home Regimen, with a patented Intra-Cylane® technology. This technology gives clients the most advanced, groundbreaking tools to help them reverse years of damage and combat 5 of the 6 signs of aging hair.

The Vital 5 Complex in the Time Reset treatment delivers five targeted ingredients to help combat 5 visible signs of aging hair:

• Intra-Cylane® Helps even porosity by filling in gaps on the cuticle layer while also plumping fine or thin strands and providing structural reinforcement for improved resilience.
• Peptides and Ceramide: Help strengthen the fiber and provide targeted repair to weakened or fragile areas.
• Green Tea: Helps neutralize free radicals with antioxidant support.
• Camellia Oil: Rebalances moisture, softens wiry strands and imparts lustrous, brilliant shine.
• Cationic UV Filters: Provides progressive protection against age-accelerating environmental aggressors such as UV rays.
• Exclusive Interbond Conditioning System.

The Intra-Cylane® is the result of 10 years of dedicated scientific research on a unique silicone molecule. Activated by water, it transforms from liquid to solid to create an internal fibrous network that reinforces each strand from the inside out.

The Time Reset Salon Service is a treatment that infuses the hair with the Intra-Cylane®. After shampooing, the hair is treated with the appropriate pH chemistry necessary to bring it back to life and followed up with a Youth Revitalizer treatment. Later, the client is given a unique at-home treatment that will extend the benefits of the age-fighting results.

- A special thanks to both Stephanie Lewandowski with Sunstate Academy and Redken 5th Avenue NYC for their help with this article. For more information about the Redken Time Reset Salon Service and other Redken products, please call or visit Sunstate Academy located at 2040 Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers, FL or call (239) 278-1311.
   
 

Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States. Research shows that nearly 80% of people will experience some form of acne in their lifetime. That is 60 million Americans that at any one time will be affected by acne.

Acne begins when the hormonal by-product dihydro-testosterone (DHT) causes the sebaceous (oil) glands to become overactive. Overactive sebaceous glands begin to clog pores and trap bacteria and skin cells, blocking the pores and causing infection and visible skin lesions, or pimples.

With all this in mind, certified dermatologist Dr. Alex Khadavi, M.D., designed Clearogen, the latest product meant to treat existing breakouts and prevent future blemishes.

You see, this innovative three-step acne treatment and prevention system is unlike other topical treatments because it not only works on the surface; it also targets the hormonal level of acne, where it all begins.

Clearogen starts by treating the skin disorder at the root by blocking DHT from binding to receptors on the sebaceous gland. By preventing this over-activity of oil production and by normalizing it, the product is able to clear the skin and leave it healthy and vibrant.

Clearogen uses clinically proven natural anti-DHT ingredients like gamma linolenic acid, alpha linolenic acid, linoleic Acid, oleic acid, saw palmetto extract, beta-sitosterol, green tea catechins, dodecyl gallate, and octyl gallate in order to disrupt the production of oil in the gland.

But it’s not just about ceasing the acne producing source; it’s about natural botanicals and products that treat the symptoms by opening pores, killing bacteria, decreasing inflammation and promoting healing. That is thanks to the use of salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide that is released gradually, in turn maximizing efficacy while minimizing irritation. This heals existing blemishes and sets the stage for consistently clear skin.

The three-step treatment includes:

Clearogen Foaming Cleanser- The cleanser uses a blend of gentle botanical extracts to lift away acne causing dirt, oil, bacteria and makeup, while maintaining optimal skin/moisture balance. Adequate for all skin types.

Clearogen Clarifying Toner- This toner is to be applied with a cotton ball after cleansing to completely clear and refine the pores. Good for all skin types, this toner revitalizes and soothes the skin by balancing oil production and eliminating redness and irritation.

Clearogen Acne Lotion- This unique, lightweight shine free moisturizer can be used on all skin types. It protects the skin by rapidly decreasing redness and irritation while clarifying pores. Fatty acids immediately penetrate the pore to deliver active ingredients that help regulate oil production.

Clearogen is safe for all skin types. It can be used by women, men and teens. And it’s effective against hormonal and menstrual acne, stress induced acne, body acne and acne that has been non-responsive to other treatments. Results can be seen in as little as 30 days and major improvement can be expected after 45 – 60 days.

So, don’t let your mirror get you down in the dumps because of a few bumps, bring some clarity to your beautiful skin with the Clearogen acne treatment.

- To learn more about or to purchase Clearogen please visit www.clearogen.com.