New Products Introductions & Reviews
November/December 2006 |
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 Bright-Eyed
Murad’s Lighten and Brighten contains a patented, triple-action formula that targets the signs of environmental damage around the eye area. Hydroquinone lightens skin and diminishes the appearance of dark circles while palmitoyl tetrapeptide-3 reduces the appearance of bags and relieves puffiness. Olive extract with manganese gluconate neutralizes pollutants to enhance firmness and reduce dryness. Contact: 800.33.MURAD or www.murad.com. |
 Going Platinum
The Platinum Nano Microcurrent System from Bio-Therapeutic offers hands-free microcurrent infusion technology to work synergistically with other antiaging technologies. It incorporates Suzuki Sequencing Technology, which pinpoints the optimum electrical combination outputs that are statistically most effective for age-defying results including increased circulation, collagen and elastin production, and product penetration. Contact: 800.971.6438 or www.bio-therapeutic.com. |
 Visibly Change Skin
Resurrection by Visual Changes Skin Care International combats the signs of aging skin, reduces deep wrinkles, and increases skin firmness and hydration. A blend of antiaging peptides and plant molecules that work together to repair and rebuild the skin, Resurrection is formulated in a natural, organic plant base and has no added chemical preservatives. Contact: 559.244.4977 or www.visualchanges.com. |
 A Treat for the Eyes
Eye Complex from Innovative Skincare combines a balance of elements that work together synergistically to lighten dark under-eye circles; refine, smooth and hydrate the skin; provide antioxidant protection; and reduce under-eye puffiness. Contact: 888.804.4447 or www.innovativeskincare.com. |
 A Powerful Combination
Incorporating a pulse-dye laser and a Nd:YAG laser, the Cynergy workstation from Cynosure allows practitioners to deliver rapid sequential wavelengths from the same optical fiber. Clinical studies of the recently FDA-cleared device show proven effectiveness when compared to treatments using either a pulse-dye laser or Nd:YAG laser individually. Contact: 800.886.2966 or www.cynosurelaser.com. |
 Seeing is Believing
PentaPeptide Almost Eye–HP Corrective Gel from Hale Cosmeceuticals is a non-acidic, non-comedogenic and non-irritating serum that reduces the appearance of puffy eyes and dark circles while increasing skin thickness. Contact: 800.951.7005 or www.halecosmeceuticals.com. |
 Microdermabrasion Product ReLaunched
IntegreMed has relaunched its Salt-A-Peel MacroDermabrasion Therapy, a sodium chloride-based system. The stimulating, noninvasive rejuvenation process is easily tolerated since it is a “skin rejuvenation system that starts with salt—a natural element of the body,” explains Bill Lawrence, CEO of Integrated Skin Care, parent company of IntegreMed. Contact: 206.852.3701 or www.integremedint.com. |
 Resurface Acne-Prone Skin
The Hydrafacial from Edge Systems features the patented HydroPeel Tip that resurfaces skin while simultaneously introducing topically applied serums. Designed for oily/acne-prone skin and for combating fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation, the Hydrafacial comes with various diamond tips from fine to extra?]coarse to deep clean, exfoliate and hydrate the skin. Contact: 800.603.4996 or www.edgesystem.net. |
 Having Options
Options Rx from CBI Laboratories is a new, physician-dispensed private-branded skincare line. Designed around the needs of medical skincare practices, each product is free of parabens and formaldehyde, making the line ideal for sensitive skin or post-treatment care. Contact: 800.822.7546 or www.cbiskincare.com. |
 A Gem of a System
Named after the actual sapphire granules that make up its unique tip, the Abrastim system from Raja Medical offers crystal- and suction-free abrasion. Employing a vibrating sapphire head along with a wide range of grit, Abrastim painlessly ablates the outermost layers of the skin, improving skin texture, tone and appearance. Contact: 561.868.4600 or www.rajamedical.com. |
 A New Eye-Opener
Eyes by Thermage is a noninvasive procedure that uses the new 0.25cm2 ST Therma Tip to reduce hooding and improve skin texture, tone and smoothness around the eye area. Patients treated with Eyes by Thermage reported “brighter” eyes and smoother, tighter skin in the eye area. Contact: 877.782.2286 or www.thermage.com. |
 Be Gentle
The GentleYAG from Candela treats all skin types and offers treatment capabilities in permanent hair reduction, reducing the appearance of leg veins, facial veins and wrinkles, and tightening skin. The Nd:YAG laser features a 1064nm wavelength, multiple spot sizes, variable pulse durations and Candela’s patented cryogen cooling system for patient comfort and safety. Contact: 800.668.2691 or www.candelalaser.com. |
 Double the Benefits
The E6 therapeutic massager from Endermologie offers expanded programming for face and body treatments, providing long-lasting cellulite reduction, body reshaping and skin rejuvenation. Compact and quiet, the E6 is easy to maneuver, includes a touch-screen display menu and is FDA-cleared for both cellulite reduction and inch loss. Contact: 800.222.3911 or www.endermologie.com. |
 Lighten Dark Spots
Control Corrective Skincare introduces Multi-Complex Fade Gel and Intensive Skin Lightening Cream to its range of products. Multi-Complex Fade Gel contains a blend of ingredients that act to suppress melanocyte activity to gradually fade dark spots. Intensive Skin Lightening Cream protects, hydrates and balances skin while lightening pigmentation and providing SPF protection. Contact: 800.558.5571 or www.universalcompanies.com. |
 Skin, Heal Thyself
The powerful serums in Remergent’s DNA Repair Formula enable the skin to recover from past UV damage while stimulating the skin’s DNA to resist future photodamage. Recommended for all skin types, the serum also reduces the signs of collagen degradation. Contact: 800.590.4244 or www.remergentskin.com. |
 Say Goodbye to Cellulite
The Lipo Kit from CelluliteRx is formulated with a complex of natural, therapeutic ingredients, including sea minerals, niacin, alpha lipolic acid and soy biopeptides. The three-step regimen includes LipoSmooth Body Polish to prep the skin for the maximum absorption of LipoTherm Contour Cream to reduce the appearance of cellulite. Follow with LipoLift Firming Cream to firm and tone the skin. Contact: 831.419.7275 or www.celluliterx.biz. |
 Two New Products
Free of all unnecessary chemical additives, the new MedSpa Rx line from JeuneFusion introduces Lipid Zone and Peptide-6 Therapy. Lipid Zone is a moisturizer that follows laser/IPL treatment, microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Peptide-6 Therapy has been shown in clinical tests to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by up to 50% in 28 days. Contact: 888.772.8326 or www.jeunefusion.com. |
 Coming To America
Recently introduced to North America, the Italian-manufactured hand-held ilift from Costal Products International emits infrared rays to improve blood circulation and metabolism, while negative ions attack skin bacteria to improve cellular resistance. Additionally, the antiaging device affords the personal user to maintain the benefits of expensive treatments. Contact: 843.757.6936 or www.ilift.it. |
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