Advanced Aesthetics: August 2011

Thursday, August 11, 2011

The Power of Retinol Without the Sensitivity of Retin-A

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Many clients want the benefits of Retinoic Acid (commonly referred to as Retin-A) like firmer skin, smaller pores and decreased oil production, but due to Rosacea, an active sun exposed lifestyle or simply the irritation and peeling caused by Retin-A, these folks avoid the product and therefore do not reap the benefits. We now have an amazing new product to offer that truly delivers on all fronts and is quickly becomming one of our #1 selling products. Refine A is here!

Why use Retinoic Acid or Refine A? It is well documented that Retinoids are by far the #1 topical product available today to firm the skin, and when used over time can truly reverse skin laxity and prevent many signs of aging.

What Happens as Skin Ages?

With aging there is decreased activity and disorganization of basal cells in the deeper layer of the skin. This results in thinning and wrinkling of the epidermis, or upper layer of the skin. Because of decreased shedding of the dead skin cells that normally occurs as new cells form from below, the layer of old cells on the skin's surface thickens, causing it to become a coarser more dull "lack luster" texture.

Collagen is the structural protein found in the dermis which gives strength to the skin. It becomes depleted and disorganized, causing skin wrinkling. With sun exposure there is increased activity of the melanocytes in the deeper dermis. These cells produce melanin, which gives the skin color, and therfore leads to the development of freckles, sun spots and darkening moles.

How does Retin A Work?

When Retin A is applied to the skin it penetrates to the deeper layers of the dermis. The following changes are seen:

There is an increased activity of the basal cells which causes an increase in their number and improvement in their shape and organization. This leads to a thicker, more level skin surface with less wrinkling.
With this increase in new cell production there is less clumping of old cells on the skin's surface, thus further improving the texture and smoothness of the skin.
In the dermis, there is increased production and improved organization of new collagen fibers. This leads to thicker, more supple and less wrinkled skin.
Blood vessel growth is stimulated, this leading to better circulation. This might also account for the slight blush or pinkness which is often seen with the use of vitamin A.
The melanin pigment of the skin tends to be disbursed faster, moving upwards and outwards as a result of the increased rate of cell turnover. This leads to less prominent and fewer freckles, sun spots and bothiness.

Refine A gives you all of the benefits of traditional Retinol and Vitamin A creams without the sensitivity, redness, peeling, dryness, and irritation. Unlike other Retinol and Vitamin A products, Refine A does notcause sun sensitivity. Refine A is an essential part of any serious anti-aging regimen and works synergistically with other products to achieve optimal outcomes.

Contact me if you would like to try Refine A! Email Barbie!