CE Ferulic

CE Ferulic is the third step in my morning SkinCeuticals skin care regimen.  Daily,
After washing and toning,  I apply three drops to a dry face, one drop on each cheek and one on my forehead.  Then using my fingers and light circular motions I massage gently in till it is spread all over and absorbed into my skin. This is step I never miss, even if I am in a rush.
After three months daily use, my marks are very noticeably lightened and the lighter marks are gone all together.  My skin is a lot more supple and very well hydrated.

 Once absorbed the active ingredients cannot be washed off and will work on a cellular level for 72 hours.
CE Ferulic is suited to sensitive skin, aging skin, dehydrated skin, and skin with discoloration.

CE Ferulic is a daytime anti oxident, and contains three key ingrediants, in exact quantities to have the deepest effect on the skin
 15% L- ascorbic acid,*
 1% alpha tocopherol (Vitamin E)
  0.5% ferulic acid**
These three key ingrediants work in synergy to neutralise free radicals, protect the skin from breakdown due to oxidative stressor ' s, replenish skin lipids, and reduce sun induced skin discoloration.

Just three drops of this miracle serum will improve your skin conditions,  tone, and leave it more supple and less vulnerable to the strong UVA & UVB rays of the sun,  thereby preventing wrinkling of the skin. This powerful antioxidant doubles the skins photo protective power to an amazing 8x the skins natural protection.

*Vitamin C
**Plant based

****DISCLAIMER****
All scientific facts are from the skin ceuticals Web page and the insert tgat comes with the product.  All opinions are my own based on my personal use.
I have been in no way reimbursed by skinceuticals for the writing of this post

In depth reviews on individual skin care products

So I did a review on skin ceuticals a while back, and have recieved many requests about these products.

So I have decided to do individual reviews on each of the products I am using starting at the beginning and working my way down.

I will release one product review every week and then if you have any questions, you can direct them to me on my facebook fanpage

On to product 1
SkinCeuticals gentle cleanser

The key ingredients are

Key Ingredient 1

Orange oil: This soothing, antiseptic oil is known for its ability to help calm sensitive or irritated skin.

Key Ingredient 2

Skin conditioners and emollients: Formulated with basic, non-irritating ingredients to help calm and condition skin.

It is a cream based non foaming cleanser I use this cleanser in the morning by applying to a wet face and massaging for a couple minutes, then rinsing off with warm water
This cleanser is suitable for use on dry, sensitive, normal or combination skin.
It does not dry out my skin at all,  and feels really moisturizing.

I prefer a foaming cleanser for when I have make up on but this is a personal choice.
Overall this is a great cleanser and for when my face is not too gritty or oily this is the one I reach for.

It retails at all great plastic surgeon offices, my favourite being Dr Chetan Patel rooms in Sandton medi clinic, 
011 463 1210 where a cleanser retails for around R350, 
I have had mine since September and I still have half a bottle, though I only use it in the morning.

Lots of love ladies, and enjoy great skin
Ciao Phoenix

Restalyn evening

Dr Claire, an amazing doctor specialising in aesthetic medicine based on the corner of Kloof and Henri road in Bedfordview,  at the lightsculpt Aesthetic Clinic.

She invited a select few ladies to an evening to learn more about Restalyn skin boosters and fillers.

Skin boosters are made of synthetic hyaluronic acid and are the closest to skins own collegen. They are primarily uses for anti aging and can be used almost anywhere on the body. Skin boosters work immediately by filling in the areas to soften them, and also in the long term by causing skin to produce more collegen and elastin. 

Skin Fillers on the other hand,  are used to combat the signs of aging such as wrinkles and areas that have collapsed inwards due to age concerns.  Fillers are also used for creating contours on the face like cheek lines or to fill in lips.
It is a relatively painless procedure due to the lidocaine in the filler mixture. A tiny hole is made with a needle and then a soft, needle like catheter is inserted into the skin and the mixture is slowly injected into the area. It is gently shaped by doctor clair to look as natural as possible and no downtime is needed.

At the end of the evening one lucky lady walked off with a skin booster treatment worth R5000 and five of us won a restalyn hamper worth R1300 each. Every lady that attended recieved a hamper containing a Restalyn hand cream worth over R200 each thanks to Galderma. 

Overall it was a very informative evening and I would definitely consider getting the skin boosters done.

Ciao
Phoenix

Micro Needling (derma rolling)

I will be giving one of these away in my first lucky draw, I thought I would explain what it's used for...

Micro needling also known as derma-rolling, is used to improve skin tone and condition, it is successful in treating skin conditions like acne scarring, stretch marks, hyper-pigmentation and anti-aging and even hair loss.

The best part is that this treatment can be done successfully at home without the need for expensive salon visits.

 

The theory behind micro needling is that creating tiny puncture wounds in the skin tricks the body's immune system into producing collagen and also elastin, to heal the punctures, as it would in the case of a real wound!

A derma roller, looks like a tiny steam roller covered with hundreds of super fine needles. The rolling action gives a gentle massage and as you roll the device over the skin, tiny punctures are made in the top layer of skin without damaging the skin. This action stimulates blood flow to the area, cleans out pores, and stimulates collagen production which results in younger, healthier skin.

Using your derma roller at home is not complicated, but please remember that this is a personal care device and should not be shared, and not used on active acne, or skin lesions, or sunburnt skin. Your device must be cleaned by rinsing under hot running water, and soaked in a sterilizing solution for a few minutes, follow the instructions that come with your device.

*When using for the first time, it's better to become familiar with your roller and the action to use it on your body, and as you become confidant handling your roller, you can start on the delicate face area.

Cleanse the area to be treated thoroughly, you can apply a light layer of skin treatment creams or serums and then holding the skin taught, lightly roll the the derma roller over the area back and forth in a horizontal and vertical manner several times, do not press down on your roller hard, this will not make it work any better, and can hurt your skin.

The benefits of any treatments or serums you might use will be increased as they are pushed deeper into the skin, so take this into account when you dispense an amount to apply, you don't need to use a lot. Once you are done treating one area, move on to the next, and when treatment is complete, you can apply moisturizer or you can apply your treatments at this time if you opted not to apply at the beginning.

Immediately after treatment, try to stay out of direct sunlight, and use a good quality, high SPF sunblock for the next several days to protect skin, if you have done a treatment on your face this is especially important, and try to stay away from make up for a few days, but if you absolutely cannot, then use a good quality mineral based make up! 

What to expect when you micro needle:

You should not experience pain of any kind, a mild tingly sensation is totally normal, and you may experience a reddening of the skin, like a mild sunburn, but this should disappear after a few hours. 

Used regularly you will see a visible improvement in 4 to 5 weeks, and skin will continue to improve for up to 6 months after you have stopped using your derma roller.

****Your derma roller should only be used on healthy skin. DO NOT use on broken skin, skin with active acne or skin infections, over moles or rashes. ****

Regular Treatment will give you improved skin tone, added radiance, improve stretch marks, scarring(ESP pitted scars) and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

NB, this blog is for informative purposes only and not in any way meant to be taken in place of medical advise, always consult your doctor about serious skin conditions and when starting out on any new skin care regime! 

Ciao

Phoenix!!!!!