What are moisturizers and why do we want to use them?
First and foremost, moisturizers provide a healthy balance of water and/or oil to topically hydrate skin.
Because moisturizer is applied uniformly over the entire face, it is the best place to include preventive/protective ingredients as well.
The main preventive/protective ingredients are SPF, and anti-oxidants. SPF is fundamental in preventing premature aging of the skin due to UVA/UVB damage.
Antioxidants neutralize free radicals to minimize skin surface oxidization.
Other topical corrective ingredients are alpha hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, citric, malic) which loosen surface dead skin cells for easier exfoliation.
Also Retinol which minimizes the appearance of wrinkles, bolster skin’s thickness and elasticity, slow the breakdown of collagen (which helps keep skin firm), and lighten brown spots caused by sun exposure. Retinol is present in my Age Defying Serum because applying it first before moisturizer allows it to go deeper, have a higher concentration and thusly more effective.
ANTIOXIDANT DAY CREME SPF 15
A moisturizing day crème formulated with Pine Bark Extract, Aloe and Vitamins A, E, C and E. SPF helps prevent sunburn. A smoothing base for makeup. Recommended for: All skin types. Paraben free • Talc free • Lanolin free. Made in USA.
Key ingredients
Pine Bark Extract
Antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree improves skin hydration and elasticity.
Aloe
- moisturizes the skin without giving it a greasy feel, so it`s perfect for anyone with an oily skin complexion.
- Giberellin in aloe vera acts as a growth hormone stimulating the growth of new cells. It allows the skin to heal quickly and naturally with minimal scarring.
- Effectively heals chronic skin problems, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema.
- Contains a plethora of antioxidants including, beta carotene, vitamin C and E that can help improve the skin’s natural firmness and keep the skin hydrated.
Vitamins A, C and E
- Vitamin A forces your skin cells to turn over faster, bringing new fresh skin cells to the surface.
- Vitamin C neutralizes free radicals, slows down the aging process and even reverse the signs of aging.
- Vitamn E is a potent antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals that cause the signs of aging.
Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Sunscreens help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin.
Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, damage the skin, age it prematurely, and increase your risk of skin cancer.
UVB is the chief culprit behind sunburn, while UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply, are associated with wrinkling, leathering, sagging, and other light-induced effects of aging (photoaging). They also exacerbate the carcinogenic effects of UVB rays, and increasingly are being seen as a cause of skin cancer on their own.
ANTI-AGING DAILY MOISTURE SPF 30, BROAD-SPECTRUM PROTECTION
A light easily absorbed SPF day crème formulated with Antioxidants and Extracts of White Tea and Pomegranate. This product helps protect skin from both UVA and UVB rays.
Key ingredients
Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Sunscreens help prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin.
Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, damage the skin, age it prematurely, and increase your risk of skin cancer.
UVB is the chief culprit behind sunburn, while UVA rays, which penetrate the skin more deeply, are associated with wrinkling, leathering, sagging, and other light-induced effects of aging (photoaging). They also exacerbate the carcinogenic effects of UVB rays, and increasingly are being seen as a cause of skin cancer on their own.
Antioxidants
Prevents and repairs damage to your skin caused by free radicals such as the sun, pollution and smoke.
Extracts of White Tea
- Protects critical elements of the skin’s immune system.
- Build the skin’s resistance against stresses that cause the skin to age.
Pomegranate
1. Cell Regeneration. Pomegranates help protect the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin) and helps with skin cell regeneration in the epidermis and dermis (inner layer), increasing circulation and healing the skin, aiding in tissue repair and wound healing.
2. Sun Protection. Pomegranates have sun protective compounds that protect the skin against free radical damage, help prevent skin cancer, relieve sunburn and reduce the signs of sun damage. Pomegranate seed oil works to protect against skin cancer because of ellagic acid, a polyphenol antioxidant found in large quantities in pomegranates, which researchers have found inhibits the growth of skin tumors.
3. Anti-Aging. Pomegranates protect against premature aging by helping reduce the signs of skin aging caused by sun damage and exposure, such as wrinkles and fine lines. Pomegranates also help prevent hyperpigmentation and age spots.
4. Youthful Skin. Pomegranates promote smooth, firm skin by promoting collagen and elastin production and soften skin.
5. Dry Skin. It is a great ingredient for skin care because its small molecular structure allows it to penetrates deeply into the skin. It works for most skin types, (which depends on the skin care ingredients pomegranate is combined with).
Since pomegranate oil penetrates deeply into the skin, it is effective for treating dry skin. It soothes dry, cracked and irritated skin. It contains punicic acid, an omega 5 fatty acid that hydrates and prevents moisture loss.
6. Oily Skin/Combination Skin. Pomegranate oil even works for oily skin and the use of pomegranate have been beneficial in skin care products for acne prone skin, to combat breakouts, reduce scarring and sooth minor irritations.
GLYCOLIC RECHARGE NIGHT CREME
This luxurious, oil-free crème helps exfoliate dead skin cells while you sleep.It helps remove signs of aging, dryness and uneven skin tone.
Key Ingredients
Glycolic Acid
A natural ingredient derived from sugar cane, though it is now often made synthetically.
Glycolic acid safely loosens the outer layer of dead skin cells on the surface your skin, bring fresh new skin to the surface. This is beneficial for those who are looking for ingredients that help with anti-aging. Glycolic acid can also help lighten discoloration of the skin, such as sun spots and help those with acne-prone and blackhead-prone skin.
Green Tea Extracts
- A strong antioxidant effect that protects the skin from the damaging effect of free radicals.
- Stimulates skin microcirculation and therefore positively influence the tone and health of the skin.
- Topical use helps to promote the health and quantity of collagen, thereby maintaining a firm and elastic skin.
What to Know about Makeup Gourmet’s Face with a Heart Authentic Beauty Makeup® Skin Care.
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Warmly,
Chris Scott
21st of October, 2015
CHRIS SCOTT, M.A. is the creator of San Francisco-based Makeup Gourmet®. Over his nearly 30-year career, in addition to doing makeup for top models from every corner of the planet, he also had the honor of working for legends like Paul McCartney, US Vice President Al Gore, Shirley Temple Black, Maya Angelou and Olympic Gold medalists Oksana Baiul and Kristi Yamaguchi. He was the creator and host of the TV show ‘Makeup Gourmet’ from 2008 – 2010. He was a leading Chanel Beauté national artist for over two decades, and is also the creator and guest teacher of Fashion Makeup at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. He created his unique Makeup Gourmet line to ensure his clients and the public could have access to high-quality, ethically produced, ‘green’ makeup and skincare with a low-carbon footprint. Chris is also the author of Cosmetic Counter Survival Guide: How to Buy the Right Skin Care and Makeup and the international #1 bestseller Face with a Heart: Mastering Authentic Beauty Makeup.
‘The grass is always greener where you water it.’
CS
