from the Summer 2006 issue
We are introducing a number of new products as we enter the sun-filled, high-humidity days of summer. Two of these products are designed to help you avoid the skin damage brought on by the sun, and the other works to keep that fresh, matte look on your face even in Houston’s infamous heat and humidity. All three are our product specials for June. Try something new and get 10 percent off.
Ti-Silc GT: Combining an elegant sunscreen with anti-oxidants
Just in time for summer, ProCyte, the maker of popular Ti-Silc® Sheer SPF 45, has debuted a new, even higher SPF sunscreen. It’s called Ti-Silc® GT Sunblock SPF 60+. This light, creamy lotion contains micronized titanium dioxide, which blocks both UVA and UVB rays. It also has Japanese green tea extract, a potent antioxidant that helps protect against free-radical sun damage. Like its predecessor, this sunscreen is slightly tinted and water resistant. It blends quickly and provides a non-greasy, satiny finish.
Heliocare: Protecting from the Inside Out
In addition to using topical antioxidants, such as Prevage MD™, vitamin C and Replenix™ with green tea, to prevent and reverse sun damage, oral administration of antioxidants has been shown to confer photo-protection. To help our clients who want to leave “no stone unturned” in protecting themselves from the sun, we have begun selling an oral supplement called Heliocare.
Heliocare is an extract derived from Poypodium leucotomos, a Central American fern. In a recent study, 9 subjects with fair skin were exposed to artificial ultraviolet light at varying doses after taking Heliocare. At a dose of light that normally would have caused a red sunburn of the skin, subjects experienced a significant decrease in redness 24 hours after exposure to the ultraviolet light. Skin biopsies taken from the subjects showed less evidence of signs of sun damage such as sun burn cells. This study suggests that Heliocare may offer protection against ultraviolet light-related skin damage, such as wrinkles and skin cancers.
This photo-protective supplement is recommended for anyone who wants to maximize his or her protection from the sun. It is especially recommended for people with a history of skin cancer and those who have significant sun damage or are frequently exposed to the sun. The usual dose is one capsule a day, but increase it to twice a day if you’re going to be on a vacation with lots of sun exposure, such as going to the beach.
Heliocare is not a substitute for sunscreen. It is to be used along with a good sun protection regimen that includes sunscreen and sun protective hats and clothing.
OC8: Houston, We Have a Solution
Now that the hot, humid summer in Houston is upon us, we all dread the shiny, greasy look of our faces that worsens as the day wears on. You may start the day with a beautiful, matte finish to your makeup but by 2 or 3 o’clock, it is beginning to look and feel greasy, and the makeup starts to slide off as a result of sebum (oil) production in the skin. Houston, we have a problem.
But now, we have the solution! It’s OC Eight Mattifying Gel. This product incorporates a new sebum-imbibing technology within a gentle, non-irritating vehicle. This technology is based on micro-particles that are uniformly and invisibly deposited onto the skin surface by the gel formulation. When physical contact is made with the facial sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands, the sebum-imbibing polymers drink the sebum into the solid polymer structure. The sebum-filled polymers remain invisible on the skin and are easily removed with normal facial washing. The result is cleaner looking, shine-free skin for up to 8 hours.
A thin layer of OC8 is applied every morning after cleansing and drying the skin. Gently massage OC8 into the skin using a light circular movement. Apply OC8 after any topical medications, moisturizers and sunscreens, but prior to oil-free makeup. OC8 has been formulated to work for up to eight hours. However, you can re-apply during the day, if required. We have found a particularly good sun-protective and shine-minimizing combination to use (in the order of application): 1) Obagi Nu-Derm® Healthy Skin Protection SPF 35 or Ti-Silc® Sheer SPF45; 2) OC8; and 3) glo™minerals makeup. OC8 can also be used without makeup to reduce shine.
If you have questions about these products or would like to purchase one or more of them, call our office at 713.850.0240, press 2.
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