Resveratrol: Fountain of Youth?

According to the New York Times, new research is being conducted in the hopes of prolonging the life-span of humans.:

The leading candidates for such a role are drugs called sirtuin activators, which may well be mimicking caloric restriction, in whole or in part. The chief such drug is resveratrol, a minor ingredient of grapes and red wine. Sirtris Pharmaceuticals, of Cambridge, Mass., is now conducting clinical trials of resveratrol, in a special formulation, and of small-molecule drugs that also activate sirtuin but can be given in much lower doses. The resveratrol formulation and one of the small chemicals have passed safety tests and are now being tested against diabetes and other diseases.

In a similar article in Reuters, they mention:

...An authoritative gene array study, conducted by researchers at the 
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and Lifegen Technologies
in Madison, Wisconsin, shows that a dose of resveratrol (rez-vair-aw-trawl) 
~343 milligrams per day (4.9 mg per kilogram of body weight) produces a gene 
activation profile similar to a calorie restricted diet.

Fortunately, thanks to our friends at SeSDERMA, you, too can enjoy the amazing benefits of Reveratrol. Resveraderm, their antioxidant rich line 

of products, consists of two amazing ways to reap these scientific wonders:

• Resveraderm Antiox Cream is a light, quick-absorption cream for all types of skin, to be used both day and night.
• Resveraderm Capsules are their concentrated anti-aging antioxidant dietary supplements, with more than double the milligrams listed in the Reuters article.

As always, stop in or call for more information or directions to our spa, where you can find this treasure trove of anti-aging goodness!!

MedEsthetics Highlights the Power of Peptides and We've Got the Power!

In the latest issue of MedEsthetics Magazine, the healing, relaxing, repairing, protective, and cosmetic wonders of peptides were brought center stage:

"...Peptides have the ability to send messages and unlock the codes to a variety of skin processes, meaning a small dose of a peptide would offer a potentially dramatic impact on skin's biological activity."

Yet, this is old news to the scientific community who has been researching peptides and their natural potential for more than 50 years. President of Young Pharmaceuticals, John E. Kulesza, states in the article that,

"the underlying challenge we see with many of these peptides is that they are so polar they penetrate the skin quite poorly. To reach those living cells in the basal layer of the epidermis and deeper, we have to first get the peptide through the stratum corneum."

Then, in late 90's came the ground-breaking development of the first landmark signal peptide: Matrixyl. Matrixyl acts as a messenger between cells, shown to stimulate the formation of collagen and elastin. However, it wasn't until the attachment of palmitic acid to Matrixyl, that the results became equivocal to retinoids (think: Retin-A), but without irritation.

Today, peptides are showing an incredibly wide range of promise for collagen stimulation, anti-inflammation, skin brightening, muscle relaxation (for a Botox-like effect), and even eyelash enhancement.

Luckily for you, here at Refresh you can find (literally) countless products to fulfill all of your peptide-needs!!

SeSDERMA's extensive line of products dominates our shelves, offering you peptide-rich products such as:

• Celulex Anti-Cellulite Cream
  
• BTSeS Anti-Wrinkle (with the Botox-effecting hexapeptide)
• Retises Anti-Wrinkle Cream
• FillDerma Lip Volumizing System

NeoCutis, who brings the precision of Swiss Technology and cellular therapy research have always included peptides in some of our favorite products:

• Bio-Gel and -Cream
• Journee
• Lumiere

Jan Marini, as mentioned above, utilizes peptides for cosmetic eyelash enhancement and hair growth:

• Jan Marini Lash Conditioner
• Jan Marini Mascara
• Jan Marini Hair Revitalizing Conditioner

Last but certainly not least, our ever-favorite Mineral Make-up line, ColoreScience, also enriches their products (and our skin) with peptides. To name a few:

• All of their Face Primers (Wild to Mild, Line Tamer, Menerals, and the new Let Me Be Clear Primer)
  
• All of their Lip Serums (in awesome colors like: Shock Me Pink, Orange U Sweet, Turn the Tides, and Red My Lips)
• Illuminating Serum (which is exploding with hydration from hyaluronic acid as well)
• PearlScience Pep-Up Gel (also loaded with hyaluronic)
• Precious Pearls Pearl Powder

Stop in today to begin a wonderful regimen guaranteed to reverse the signs of aging!

Exciting News From ColoreScience!

Our favorite mineral make-up and sunscreen on the planet, ColoreScience, has been getting buzz from the likes of  Elle Magazine, New Beauty Magazine, and many more for years.

This month, they have outdone themselves with the introduction of their new Clear Collection. We have all been loving the Let Me Be Clear triple-threat brush (30 SPF, a hint of tint, and salicylic acid to clear problem skin!) for quite some time now. And this month, brilliantly, ColoreScience has completed the trifecta by announcing the launch of the Let Me Be Clear Primer, and Let Me Be Clear On The Spot.

For me, personally, this is amazing. The Let Me Be Clear brush on its own has done wonders for my acne-prone, 20-something skin (on not only my face, but chest and back as well), so I truly cannot wait to see what benefits I will reap from using the line synergistically. However, the 1-2% salicylic acid in conjunction with the zinc and titanium oxide will also do wonders for those looking for anti-aging skin care products. The exfoliating and inflammatory properties of salicylic in these products are activated by skin's natural oils and literally decreases pore size -and- the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, all while enhancing the texture and tone of your skin.

I hope everyone is as excited as I am for these to come in, because this is the most exciting launch I've seen in months.

I just wish I could give ColoreScience a great big, clear-skinned, glowing-faced hug!

Remember to Save the Date!

Speaking of SmoothShapes...

In the current issue of New Beauty Magazine, the latest ways to remove cellulite were featured in a three-page spread. Number two on the list was our very own SmoothShapes! The article highlights the benefits of Photomology technology, including the increased production of collagen to "smooth and tighten the skin," as well as the metabolic stimulation which "decrease(s) underlying causes of cellulite, like edema and poor blood circulation."

They reiterate the benefits (and pleasure) of the treatment, stating it is, "safe to use on all skin types, and... feels like a deep tissue massage with some skin warming." We couldn't have said it better, ourselves, New Beauty!

However, we can show you some of our clients' amazing results! Because after all, the proof is in the pudding (or shall we say... cottage cheese?)

Here is one of our clients before the SmoothShapes treatment:

And here is the same client after 8 treatments with SmoothShapes:

Notice the dramatic changes, especially in her saddlebags and the width of her thighs. To top it all off, this client has lost a total of 1 1/2 inches circumference around her treated areas. Whoa. If this doesn't speak for itself, I don't know what does. 

If you are ready to treat your cellulite, call or email us today to set up a free consultation. Mention that you read this blog and we will give you $200 off your total treatment!!

Red Light Phototherapy: Another Wonderful Addition To Our Spa

As part of our new Center for Skin Rejuvenation and Anti-Aging Skin Care, we now offer Healing Red Light Phototherapy, a highly advanced therapy which uses red wavelengths to safely and effectively change the biological properties of the skin.

Healing Red Light Phototherapy can be used with other treatments and delivers incredible benefits:

Stimulates skin cell turnover:

• Reducing hyper-pigmentation
• Reducing sun damage
• Reducing scar patterns
• Reducing or eliminating stretch marks

Increases number of skin cells:

• Smoothing wrinkles and pits
• Improving skin surface damaged by exposure
• Reducing pore size

Increases skin cell proteins:

• Firming skin
• Allowing skin to better follow contours of bone and muscle

Improves blood flow:

• Promoting faster healing of abrasions and small breaks in the skin by improving tissue oxygenation
• Promoting effectiveness of red light by bringing more nutrients and growth factors to the skin
• Promoting faster recovery from strong chemical peels

The benefits of Healing Red Light Phototherapy are countless, and by nature of the therapy there is no penetration into the deep muscle, bone, or organ areas.

It is also much safer than other laser devices as there is no heating or skin damage.

Come share in our excitement while you treat yourself to a healthier, younger looking, more beautiful you!

Now Carrying the VI Peel!

We are thrilled to announce that we will now carry the amazing new peel everyone on the East and West Coast is raving about!!

The VI Peel's brand new technology provides incredible, superior, lasting results with minimal or no down-time required.

With their synergistic blend of gentle yet powerful ingredients, the VI Peel is the first peel to be safe and effective for darker skin types such as African-American, Latin, and Asian.

In twenty minutes or less, the VI Peel will:

• Improve the tone, texture, and clarity of your skin
• Reduce or eliminate age spots, freckles, and hyper-pigmentation, including melasma
• Soften lines and wrinkles
• Stimulate your production of collagen and elastin for firmer skin
• Clear acne skin conditions
• Treat sun damage

On top of all of these incredible benefits, the new VI Peel is virtually painless, requires no skin preconditioning, and can works great on neck and hands as well!

See for yourself below- all after shots were taken only seven days after the VI Peel was performed:

Call or come by and see us for your VI Peel today and leave with healthier, radiant, beautiful skin!!