Basic Elements of Effective Skincare

For the past two years, I have really taken a serious approach towards researching and understanding the primary factors relating to effective skincare.  What works and why it works is my main focus.  So, within the next few blogs, I want to address some critical points to help you understand and hopefully, establish an effective pathway towards creating and maintaining your beautiful complexion, including your neck and declotte.

Let's Start With Some Basics

To quote Dr. Ben Johnson, "Circulation has everything to do with your skin's health and it is substantially overlooked by the skincare community.  All the skin's food, immune support, antioxidant and remodeling efforts come from the blood supply.  Every time you are stressed, you drink coffee or go outside in cold weather, your skin suffers a little because all of theses things restrict bloodflow to the dermis.  Vitamin K, horse chestnut and caffeine in skincare products are all designed to reduce bloodflow.  There is no skin condition (Rosacea, Dark Circles, etc) that is better off with less bloodflow.  That is why the utilization of Retinaldehyde, Niacinamide, Camphor, and other circulation enhancing ingredients make such a big difference in the quality and health of the skin.  Bags under the eyes are the result of vasoconstriction (reduced bloodflow and the correlation between loss of blood supply and thinning of the dermis with are are more than a coincidence.)  remember, it is a thinning dermis that is the primary cause of visible capillaries.  The reason capillaries return after treatment is because the skin wants adequate blood supply in the area.  The best way to reduce this is to build back the collagen/elastin (in the dermis) that covers these vessels.

So, for this week's blog, I want you to think about the products you are using and if they address this 

critical factor in skincare.  Email me if you are interested in finally turning around your approach to beautiful skin once and for all.  My new line of products are all designed to work in harmony with the full intent of supplying your dermal tissue with the basics that you were born with!

One of the most effective products I have researched and is providing "real results" for skin conditions, whether wrinkles, tone, hyperpigmentation and puffy eyes is "NeriumAD".   While many of my readers will review the real results photos and believe they are just photo corrected, please believe me when I tell you they are not.  These photos have been sent in by people using "NeriumAD".

Do you see the firming and toning of this woman's neck.  She used NeriumAD for two months to achieve these results.... and with continued use, she will achieve further results!!!  Of course, all results,

and time it takes to achieve them, vary with each individuals skin conditions and age.  However, just continue to keep the faith and use your NeriumAD every night....just keep up with your regimen and you will realize dramatic results.

Nerium AD Age-Defying Treatment is a true breakthrough in anti-aging skincare.  This high-performance product is the result of an accidental discovery in biotechnology research by the scientists at MD Anderson Cancer Center.  The serum was used on cancer patients and what was discovered was that faces were achieving dramatic changes.....wrinkles were disappearing, skin tone was tighter and much more resilient, hyperpigmentation was disappearing....  With its patent-pending NAE-8 extract, Nerium AD delivers unprecedented results in multiple areas of concern.  Third-party clinical trials show that NeriumAD Age-Defying Treatment dramatically reduces the appearance of:

Fine lines and wrinkles

Hyperpigmentation

Uneven skin texture

Enlarged pores

Aging or sun-damaged skin

Lifting of sagging necklines

etc.

What is so wonderful with NeriumAD is the fact that you only use it when you are ready to go to bed for the night.  No other lotions or creams are necessary.  And then in the morning, all we recommend is that you wash your face and apply a light moisturizer and your sunscreen.  Wow!  Think of the savings in skin care products while you are achieving results that have been documented quite scientifically by ST&T Research, a prominent third-party firm using one of the most advanced facial-scanning equipment available to actually document results.

Of course, your monthly facials are still very important and for September, I will be hydrating your summer skin to make it soft and well hydrated to bring you into the Fall and Winter months with beautiful skin!!  You can schedule your appointments at:  www.schedulicity.com.   Just put in CKW Clinical Skin Care at the top and my appointment calendar will pop up.  

Thanks and now just sit back and relax!  The kids are back in school and a nice, soothing facial must be in your thoughts!  

All my best,

Carol Wieser

P.S.  To review all about Nerium AD, please go to my website:  www.ckwclinicalskincare.nerium.com

Sunscreens Exposed

Summer is almost here and in Texas, the sun is beating down upon us as I write this little blog.  In the interest of your health, here is the scoop on Sunscreens.  We do know that most prevent sunburns, but beyond that simple fact many of us do not realize the safety and efficacy of these ubiquitous creams and sprays.

Here are some surprising facts about sunscreens:

·        There is evidence that some sunscreens might increase the risk of the deadliest form of skin cancer for some people.   One factor that scientists feel may be causing this reaction is the fact that some of the chemicals break down in sunlight and may play a role in creating cancer causing free radicals on the skin.  Furthermore, there are some products that have dominated the sunscreen market that have poor UVA protection that may have also led to this surprising outcome!  Inferior sunscreens with poor UVA protection may give the consumer the impression that they may stay out in the sun longer but they end up absorbing more of the UVA rays which are the most harmful type of sun exposure.

·         Another concern is that some sunscreens may contain Vitamin A that could speed the development of cancer.  Recently, available data from an FDA study indicate that a form of vitamin A, retinyl palmitate, when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions.  This evidence is troubling because the sunscreen industry adds vitamin A to 30% of all sunscreens.

·      

     The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has determined that mineral sunscreens have the best safety profile of today’s choices.  They are stable in sunlight and do not appear to penetrate the skin as do chemical sunscreens.  They offer uva/uvb protection, which is sorely lacking in most of today’s sunscreen products.

     

     Chemical Warning - Presently, scientists have called for parents to avoid using oxybenzone on children due to penetration and toxicity concerns. Of course, with that stated, we should all avoid oxybenzone.

Adding to the confusion:  Too little sun might be harmful, reducing the body’s vitamin D levels.

It is a known fact that sunshine serves a critical function in the body that sunscreen appears to inhibit – production of vitamin D.  The main source of vitamin D in the body is sunshine, which is enormously important to health – it strengthens bones and the immune system, reduces the risk of various cancers (including breast, colon, kidney and ovarian cancers) and regulates at least 1,000 different genes governing virtually every tissue in the body (Mead 2008).  According to scientists, vitamin D levels have been steadily decreasing within the U.S. population creating a “growing epidemic of vitamin D insufficiency (Glinde2009a).  Seven of every 10 U.S. children now have low levels.

Good News for CKW Clinical Skin Care Clients !!

I have researched various sunscreen products on the market the past two years and have recently made the decision to endorse and now carry two approaches to safely protecting you and your family.  

1.  Solar Protection Formula

The Worlds Best Solar Protection Protection Skin-Care Products

Fallene has worked extra hard to develop nothing short of the worlds FINEST line of skincare products for the protection from the fullest spectrum of solar radiation. Our different formulas are each carefully engineered to balance specific needs and conditions and offer you unparalleled defense against the relentless effects of the sun.

If you are going to be in the sun, you NEED the best Solar Protection Formula you can get. You need Fallene Solar Protection Formulas.

• Mineral Based
• Free of chemical sunscreen filters
• Engineered to better balance specific needs

and/or

2.  Osmosis Skin care UV protection. 


This Harmonized Water is a wonderful addition to your sun protection.
You would just drink a couple droppers of this 30 minutes prior to going out into the sun.  I also add it to my bottled water and drink while out.

"Achieve UV 30 protection with our innovative new technology that isolates out the precise frequencies needed to protect you from UV rays. Our new Harmonized Water with UV Protection offers UV 30 protection with increased tanning response and is chemical free. Check out these great success stories!  Just put a couple droppers full in your water or drink a capful prior to going into the sun!

"I was thrilled to hear about the UV water and tested it on my son who had a sport camp every day for a week. The temperature that week was ranging from 98 to 102 degrees. When he came home and his skin was neither red nor burnt. My son told me: “the water really works!” No need to apply sunscreen."

-Caroline

"Harmonized UV Water is a fantastic answer to sun protection living in New Zealand. Kiwi’s are under constant attack from harsh sun because of the depleted O-Zone layer affecting New Zealand.

Determined to put this water to the test I drank a cap full 1-hour before venturing out. The first thing I noticed was that I never experienced feeling the sting and bite from the sun that I would normally feel. After 3 hours there was a very slight demarcation line from where skin had been exposed, which was not red or pink but to my delight a slight tan did exist.

Harmonized Water is like a second skin of protection, which is healthy and natural. I love it!

- Kay, New Zealand

Disclaimer: This is not a replacement for medical treatments and we are not claiming any medical benefits from Harmonized Water.

Conditions: Sun Protection

Results:

•   Neutralizes UV radiation •   Allows for increased sun exposure (30x more than normal) •   Enhances tanning effect from the sun

Effective Anti-aging Strategies for Your Skin

Finally, a few minutes to sit down to write my little blog to stay in touch and also to educate you on some vital information concerning our skin.  Today, we are so fortunate to live in an age of great scientific discovery and research into why our skin ages and what to do to slow down this process.
Why does our skin age?
Unraveling the mystery of the human aging process has been one of the biggest research topics in skin care the past few years.  Research has discovered that one of the biggest reasons for our continual aging process, both within our bodies and the visible effects of aging skin are free radicals.  Free radicals come from our diets, stress, sun and environmental pollutants which all cause cellular death and aging.  As our skin increases its free radical load, the more damage to our skin is visible.

Having a deeper understanding of the instigators and processes by which skin develops challenging conditions or degrades with visible aging will continue to fuel research and the discovery of topical agents to address this.  Also, effective skin care regimens that are consistent with the findings of pro-active skin care focus on the improvement of barrier functions (antioxidants), promotion of normal desquamation, exfoliation (skin turnover) and UV protection.
What Can We Do To Slow The Aging Process?
Let's start with an effective Antioxidant.  As stated earlier, I have researched many products and believe that Osmosis Skin Care's "Replenish" is one of the best solutions yet.  If you can grab a couple minutes, please click on the following short video by Dr. Ben Johnson (yes...he looks so young, but he is actually in his late 40's....I actually refer to Dr. Johnson as the "Steve Jobs" of skincare.  He is brilliant and is constantly researching methods to keep our skin and bodies beautiful.  Replenish is but one of his fantastic products....and the best news is that I represent Osmosis products within my skincare clinic.

Please contact me now to schedule a wonderful facial and analysis of just what your skin needs to stay beautiful, including Replenish to get you on the right track!!
Or,
email me:  ckwieser2000@yahoo.com, to place your order for this wonderful product.  A nice step you can take in helping you to fight the ongoing battle with aging skin.

Happy February!!  I look forward to hearing from you soon :)