Library Product Training Slides

Library Product Training Slides

November 2009

CLEANSE

YOUR PATH TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN

Dermatologist Formulated

SKIN CARE

5% BP WASH: Key Ingredients

5% Benzoyl Peroxide: Helps kill the bacteria that cause acne breakouts. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, reducing the appearance of pimples and encourages fatty acid elimination from the skin.

Burdock Extract: Helps promote normal hormone balance within the skin. It is also known for its antibacterial and soothing effects on the skin.

Fennel Extract: Calms appearance of skin inflammation, and is known for its natural analgesic and antioxidant effects on the skin.

Non-irritating lathering ingredient: Non-comedogenic and gentle, this foaming ingredient is ideal for acne-prone and sensitive skin.

5% BP WASH: KEY BENEFITS

1. Contains a powerful array of anti-inflammatory botanicals to dramatically decrease the appearance of breakouts

2. Helps balance normal skin flora to promote clear skin

3. Balances oil productionHow to Use:

Apply dime-sized amount to fingertips, lather and massage over entire face for 10-15 seconds. Rinse off with cool water.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner, Oil-Free Moisturizer

CHAMOMILE FACIAL CLEANSER: Key Ingredients

Lathering Ingredients: Formulated with nonirritating and non-comedogenic ingredients that will not cause redness or clogged pores.

Chamomile Extract: This ultra-soothing botanical calms and soothes your skin, helping reduce redness and irritation.

Algae Peptides: Ultra-hydrating, small molecules capable of deeply penetrating the skin. Highly effective, this state-of-the art moisturizing antioxidant from sea algae plumps skins appearance by promoting smoother, suppler skin.

CHAMOMILE FACIAL CLEANSER: Key Benefits & UseKey Benefits: Replenishes moisture Ideal for sensitive, red or irritated skin Contains no pore-clogging ingredients Softens appearance of fine lines

How to Use:

Apply dime-sized amount to fingertips and work into a rich lather. Massage onto face using gentle circular cleansing motions and rinse well with cool water. Pat dry with soft cloth.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner, Lipid Drops/VitaSoothe

Conditioning Make-Up Remover Rapid Residual Key Ingredients RemovalHyaluronic Acid: Helps skin retain moisture balance. This

state-of-the-art ingredient acts like a sponge increasing moisture since it is capable of holding 1000 times its weight in water.

Vitamin E: Antioxidant, free radical fighter that helps boost skin’s defense against environmental damage while soothing the delicate skin of the eye area.

Conditioning Makeup RemoverKey Benefits: One product works for eyes and face makeup Bathes skin, brows and lashes in hyaluronic acid and vitamin E in Gentle, non-irritating formula Easily removes all traces of makeup Prepares skin for deeper cleansing Safe for sensitive eyes and contact lens users

How to Use:

Apply to cotton pad and gently wipe across eyelids. Turn pad over and wipe on face until all traces of makeup disappear. Rinse with cool water; proceed to washing with desired facial cleanser.

Next Step Product:

Chamomile Facial Cleanser, Salicylic Face & Body Wash, Lavender Creamy Cleanser, Dual Action Toner

Lavender Creamy Cleanser

Key Ingredients:

Lavender Essential Oil: This detoxifying botanical has great antiseptic and natural skin clearing benefits.

Aloe Vera: This highly regarded botanical is

the ultimate gift from nature to calm inflammation

and redness, while soothing and moisturizing

skin.

Vitamin E: Antioxidant, free radical fighter that helps boost skin’s defense against environmental damage.

Lavender Creamy CleanserKey Benefits: Promotes skin softness and smoothness Replenishes skin moisture Gentle botanicals calm and cleanse Ideal for dry, sensitive, sunburned or laser treated skin Designed for use with or without water

How to Use:

With Water: Wet face with cool water, apply dime-sized amount to entire face, using gentle circular motions. Rinse with cool water, pat dry.

Without Water: Apply with soft cloth to entire face, massage across entire face using gentle circular motions. Turn cloth over and remove excess cleanser. No need to rinse off.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

Papaya Mint Body Polish

Key Ingredients:

Jojoba Beads: These gentle, round beads gently polish skin’s surface without causing irritation or abrasions (unlike harsher particles used in many common skin scrub preparations).

Papaya Enzymes: This enzyme works to dissolve dead skin, easily sloughing off dry rough areas. Ideal for helping unclog pores.

Green Tea Extract: This clinically proven antioxidant helps boost skin’s health.

Spearmint oil: This purifying, refreshing botanical instantly imparts a fresh and clean feeling to the skin.

Papaya Mint Body PolishKey Benefits: Daily gentle face & body exfoliation Minty enzyme scrub leaves skin feeling soft & smooth Helps fade appearance of uneven pigmentation Helps minimize appearance of acne and folliculitis

How to Use:

Apply generously to wet skin with fingertips. Formulated for face, neck, chest, arms and legs. Allow to remain on skin for 1-5 minutes, then rinse off well. follow with SPF 15 or greater.

Next Step Product:

Vita C Peptide Spray, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

Salicylic Face & Body Wash: Key Ingredients:

Exfoliating Cleanser 2% Salicylic Acid: Derived from the bark of Birch Trees and also known as Beta Hydroxy Acid, this highly effective ingredient works by ungluing dead skin from pores and surface. It is renowned for its power to penetrate the pores and dissolve oil & debris. This wash utilizes the maximum strength allowed for over-the-counter preparations.

Lathering Ingredients : Formulated with non-irritating and non-comedogenic foaming ingredients that will not cause redness or acne breakouts and serves as a good alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate.

Salicylic Face & Body Wash: Key Benefits, Use

Key Benefits: Gently clears skin 2% salicylic acid helps fight acne and signs of aging Calms appearance of bikini and razor bumps\ Deep cleans pores Ideal for body breakouts Gives the skin a smoother, rejuvenated texture Helps to minimize appearance of blackheads, whiteheads, and inflamed pimples and cysts

How to Use:Use it in the shower 1-2 times a day, on face and areas that are prone to breakouts, including shoulders, bikini

area, chest, back, and neck. Rinse off well with cool water.

Next Step Product:Dual Action Toner, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

EXFOLIATE



SKIN CARE

Glycolic Gel: Key Ingredients:

10% Pure Glycolic Acid : Penetrates into pores, minimizing the dead skin build-up that causes acne lesions. Exfoliates the outer dead skin layer, revealing healthier, fresher skin. Studies show that this lower pH formulation of pure glycolic acid is up to 60% better at increasing skin renewal. pH of 3.5

Algae Peptides: Derived from Hawaiian Red Sea Extract, this hydrating, purifying ingredient also boosts skin smoothness.

Matte, Kola and Guarana Extracts: These botanicals calm skin inflammation, acne breakouts, mature and hormonally disturbed skin.

Key Benefits

• Gently removes dry, outer layers of skin

• Lessens the appearance of hyperpigmentation and fine lines

• Helps clear breakouts

• Smoothes the skin surface

How to Use:Apply to cleansed skin. For first time Glycolic Acid users, rinse off after 15

minutes during first week of use. Gradually leave on longer as skin tolerates more time. Never apply to red or irritated skin. Follow with SPF15 or greater in daytime.

Next Step Product:

Oil Free Moisturizer, Dual Action Toner Pads, Retinol Drops.

Glycolic Gel: Key Benefits

MicroBuff Crème: Key Ingredients

Skin Brightening Crystals: These are the same crystals found in microdermabrasion machines used for in-office treatments to gently retexture skin.

Red Algae Extract: Derived from the sea, it is known for its hydrating, purifying and skin soothing properties.

Grapefruit, Orange, Lemon Oils: These skin-soothing botanicals work to calm skin and smooth texture.

MicroBuff Crème: BenefitsKey Benefits:

• Great at-home treatment, or between in-office microdermabrasion treatments

• Enhances the absorption of skin lightening and acne treatment products

• Exfoliates pigment found in the outer layer of skin

• Ideal for hyperpigmentation, and diminishing the appearance of fine lines

• Helps clear acne breakouts.

How to Use:

After cleansing skin, massage dime-sized amount on entire face for 1-2 minutes using gentle circular motions. Rinse off well with cool water, pat dry face.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner, Vita C Peptide Spray, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36,Oil-Free Moisturizer

TONE



SKIN CARE

Dual Action Toner: Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

5% Glycolic Acid: Clears away dead skin on the surface and lightly penetrates into pores, helping clean and refine appearance of skin.

2% Salicylic Acid: This is a “beta-hydroxy acid”, and a relative of glycolic acid that is capable of deeply penetrating into the pores, effectively dissolving oil & debris, minimizing appearance of shaving bumps, rough patches, uneven skin tone and breakouts.

Eucalyptus & Chamomile Extracts: These

botanicals soothe and calm skin inflammation and irritation.

Dual Action Toner: Benefits, Use

Key Benefits:

• Clears away dead skin

• Calms skin inflammation and razor bumps

• Helps refine skin texture & pores

• Ideal toner for ALL skin types.

How to Use:

Apply 1-2 times daily to entire face, avoiding eye area following cleansing skin.

Next Step Product:

Lipid Drops, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36, Ultra Firming Eye

SERUMS



SKIN CARE

Lipid Drops: Key Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

Sphingolipids: These lipid ingredients are bio-identical to those found in the skin moisture barrier. Produced by the outermost layer of skin, they play an important part in the retention of moisture in the skin.

Ceramides: A natural part of the cell membrane in the outermost skin layer. They are critical in helping the skin to maintain its moisture-binding and protective barrier functions and they play a key role in maintaining the moisture level and Firmness of the skin.

Lipid Drops: Benefits, UseKey Benefits:

Lipid Drops Clinical Studies:

• Within 6 hours, skin moisturization increased by 28%

• After 14 days skin smoothness increased by 55%

• Skin hydration increased by 47%

• Appearance of fine lines decreased by 15%

How to Use:

Apply a small amount (dab) to cleansed face and neck before moisturizer. Use morning and night.

Next Step Product:

AHA Marine Moisture Créme or Ultra Firming

Marine, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36.

Retinol Drops: Key Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

0.3 % Retinol: This pure Vitamin A antioxidant formula is designed to be non-irritating and non- comedogenic. Studies show that use of 0.15% Retinol can reduce the appearance of fine lines by 30% after 3 months (Dermatology Times, July 2000). Our Retinol Drops are twice as concentrated to provide significant reduction in the appearance of fine lines.

Sphingolipids: These ingredients form a molecular film base, a patented formula that ensures stability and maximum cutaneous absorption of the retinol for maximum results. They hydrate skin by mimicking skin’s natural moisture elements.

Retinol Drops: Benefits, Use

Key Benefits:

• Superior Delivery System Ensures Absorption

• Non-Irritating, Silky Smooth Formula

• Very concentrated

• Proven High Compliance by Patients

• Improves skin texture

• Helps fade appearance of age spots

• Improves appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

• Helps control breakouts

How to Use:

Apply sparingly to clean skin in spot areas or on entire face at bedtime.

Next Step Product: +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

WriLaxTM

Key Ingredients:

10% Argireline: Inhibits the release of neurotransmitters to gradually lessen the appearance of expression lines.

Green Tea Extract & Tocopheryl (Vitamin E): These two highly effective protective antioxidants work to strengthen and repair damaged skin.

Silica: This light diffusing mineral immediately lessens appearance of wrinkles by dispersing light across the wrinkle surface.

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A): Increases and stimulates collagen production and restores elasticity to skin.

Rice & Soy Peptides: These plant-derived enzyme inhibitors block collagen and elastin breakdown caused by the sun. This helps to delay signs of photo-aging of the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid: This ingredient holds up to 1000 times it weight in water, improving skin texture by boosting moisture level.

WriLaxTM

Key Benefits:

• Minimizes the appearance of crow’s feet,

• Ideal to soften lines under the eyes or any area Botox® cannot be injected

• Enhances Botox® results

How to Use:

After cleansing skin, massage a generous amount into lined areas on the forehead, frown lines, crow’s feet, lip lines, chin line and neck twice daily.

Next Step Product:

Lipid Drops, Ultra Firming Eye, Ultra Firming Marine, Multi-Complex Nightcreme, Retinol Drops

ANTI-AGING



SKIN CARE

AHA Marine Moisture Crème

Key Ingredients:

15% Glycolic Acid: Our pure preparation of glycolic strips away the dead skin layer, which uncovers the youthful glowing skin under the surface. It also increases hyaluronic acid, a natural water-trapping molecule in our skin that normally diminishes with age.

Algae Peptide: Derived from Hawaiian red sea algae. This ingredient promotes collagen formation to smooth skin creases. It also super- hydrates the skin. This results in a thicker, firmer skin. It is very well tolerated, since it is dermatologist formulated to produce remarkable results without irritation.

AHA Marine Moisture Crème

Key Benefits:

• Promotes youthful glow

• Improves smoothness

• Super-hydrates skin

• Decreases appearance of fine lines

How to Use:

Apply evenly to entire face, avoiding eye area. Apply once or twice daily as tolerated. Apply SPF 15 or greater sunscreen when using this product.

Next Step Product:

Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

Nutra Fill vs. Fillers

Nutra Fill Injectable Fillers

Urea, NMF components

Microfluidized glycerin base

Hyaluronic Acid or Collagen

Mimics humectants in Stratum Corneum

Mimics Humectants in Dermis

Nutra Fill Ingredients

Urea: A humectant to attract moisture. Lactate: A gentle exfoliator that promotes

smooth, healthy skin. Magnesium, Potassium and Sodium: Minerals

that help to restore normal electrolyte balance to skin, reducing inflammation and oxygenating tissue.

Calcium Pantothenate: (Vitamin B5): An essential nutrient to calm skin and decrease appearance of pores

Glycerin-rich Molecular Film Base…

Nutra Fill

Provides sustained improvement in the appearance of the landscape of fine lines and wrinkles that is seen in the aging face after a single 15 to 30 minute application.

Nutra Fill is safe for all but very sensitive skinUse: After cleanser, apply this moisturizing film to entire face for 15 minutes or longer, then wash off with 15 splashes of tepid

water OR: product can be left on face all day or at bedtime. May be used twice a day.

Key Benefits

Multi-Complex Night Crème: 4 Key Active Ingredients

Copper Enzymes: This beneficial ingredient stimulates enzymes to help build new elastin and to strengthen the epidermis, which leads to improved skin texture.

Alpha Lipoic Acid: This is one of the most potent anti-oxidants. It boosts the skin’s energy centers. Daily application will improve skin complexion.

CoQ10: This anti-oxidant is known to be beneficial in the repair of damaged skin. Topical application promotes a healthier, more vital and younger appearance to the skin.

Retinol: This has been shown to improve elasticity, and even out skin tone. It represents the best-tolerated form of topical Vitamin A.

Multi-Complex Night Crème: Benefits, Use• Quadruple antioxidant skin rejuvenator

• Promotes smoother, healthier skin

• Nourishes skin while sleeping

• Improves elasticity, tightens skin and evens skin tone• Gives a more vital and younger appearance to skin

Safe for Rosacea and Perimenopausal women

How to Use:

After cleansing skin at night, apply to entire face and neck. Be sure to apply SPF 15 or greater in daytime.

Next Step Product:

Ultra Firming Marine, Lipid Drops, O2 Lift Mask.

O2 Lift Mask: Key Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

Botanical Oxygen Activator: Penetrates into the skin and boosts the skin’s oxygen uptake, imparting a brighter, firmer, and more youthful appearance.

Glycerin: This emollient helps skin maximize moisture level by absorbing moisture from the air and attracting water to the skin, promoting healthy skin moisture.

O2 Lift Mask: Benefits, UseKey Benefits:

• Boosts skin hydration

• Imparts velvety texture and healthy radiance

• Dramatically improves skin tone & elasticity

• Lifts and plumps skin

• Replenishes moisture immediately after a peel or microdermabrasion or when dehydrated

How to Use:

After cleansing and exfoliating skin, apply generously to face, neck, chest and hands. Allow to remain on skin for 20 minutes or longer, rinse off with tepid water.

Or: sleep in product and rinse off the next morning.

UltraFirming Marine: Key Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

Indian Gooseberry Extract: Firms and tightens skin. It contains the highest natural concentration of antioxidant Vitamin C.

15% Glycolic Acid: Derived from sugar cane to gently exfoliate the skin, revealing newer, healthier skin and firming skin texture.

Algae Firming Peptides: Derived from the Hawaiian sea, this state-of-the-art ingredient is very hydrating and helps skin replenish collagen.

UltraFirming Marine: Benefits, Use

Clinical testing for 4 weeks shows:

• Skin Smoothness increases 62%

• Skin firmness increases 32%

• Appearance of fine lines decreases 41%.

How to Use:

Apply after cleansing skin once or twice daily to entire face, avoiding eye and neck area. Be sure to use SPF 15 or greater in daytime following product application. Apply generously to entire neck & décolleté using gentle upward strokes. May be used twice daily.

Next Step Product:

Ultra Firming Neck & Chest, Ultra Firming Eye, Multi-Complex Nightcreme

VitaC Day Crème: Key Ingredients

Key Ingredients:

L-Ascorbic Acid: This stable form of antioxidant vitamin C boosts skin’s ability to protect against the effects of environmental free radicals. Daily use encourages new collagen formation, helping prevent wrinkles while calming skin inflammation and redness.

Cyclomethicone: Imparts a silky feel to the skin. Encourages skin hydration.

VitaC Day Crème: Benefits, Use

Key Benefits:

• Calms inflammation and redness

• Ideal for rosacea-prone skin

• Promotes even-toned skin

• Brightens skin’s clarity

• Gives skin an immediate silky feel.

How to Use:

Apply sparingly to entire face, avoiding eye area in the daytime. May also be used at night.

Next Step Product:

Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36.

Tightening Renewal Mask

Key Ingredients:

Camphor Extract: Skin freshener with calming and cooling effects on skin.

Sulfur: Known for its antibacterial effects on the skin and its ability to loosen dead skin, encouraging skin renewal. Decreases skin surface redness and irritation.

Oat Flour: Calming action on the skin and helps absorb excess surface oils. Nourishes and revives skin.

Tightening Renewal Mask

• Tightens and revives skin’s appearance

• Firms and tones all skin types

• Leaves skin feeling ultra fresh and clean

How to Use:

After cleansing and exfoliating skin, apply generously to face, neck, chest and hands. Allow to remain on skin for 20 minutes or longer, rinse off thoroughly with tepid water.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner Pads, Vita C Peptide Spray, Lipid Drops

Ultra Firming Neck & ChestKey Ingredients:

Marine Algae Extract: Quickly firms your skin and provides long-term anti-aging effects by protecting the skin from oxidative stress, strengthens collagen and elastin fibers.

Ceramides: Replenishes skin’s lipid barrier, helping skin maintain moisture level by decreasing transepidermal water loss.

Botanical Peptide: Strengthens elastin fibers, helps protect against free radical damage while improving skin moisture.

Evening Primrose Extract: Softens and helps protect skin by boosting its ability to retain moisture.

Ultra Firming Neck & ChestKey Benefits:

• Firms and smoothes skin

• Improves skin’s health and texture

• Imparts youthful radiance

• Instantly firms and tightens the neck and chest by the action of Pepha-TightTM and SeptiliftTM

• Excellent for pregnant womanHow to Use:

Apply generously to entire neck & décolleté using gentle upward strokes. May be used twice daily.

Next Step Product:

Ultra Firming Marine, Ultra Firming Eye

Vita C Peptide SprayKey Ingredients:

L-Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C: The most stable form of Vitamin C. Daily topical application increases skin concentrations of Vitamin C and works as a photo- protective agent, helping your skin achieve a more youthful appearance.

Geranium Extract: This wonderfully aromatic botanical imparts an instant feeling of well -being.

Algae Peptides: This highly concentrated combination of naturally moisturizing and replenishing components is derived from Hawaiian Sea Algae Extract. Laboratory testing has proven that topical application of Algae Peptides result in the formation of new collagen as well as a dramatic immediate and long-term increase in skin hydration.

Kola, Matte and Guarana: Calming botanical blend to soothe dehydrated skin.

Vita C Peptide SprayKey Benefits:• Provide antioxidant protection• Refreshes and renews and hydrates skin• Carry this with you throughout the day for an instant “pick-me-up”• Apply over makeup and sunscreen throughout the day and during or after sports or workouts.How to Use:• After makeup application to “set makeup”• Before moisturizer to trap in extra botanicals and antioxidants• During sports to refresh the skin• During the workday or at stressful times, it can be used as a quick pick-me-up• Keep several inches from the faceNext Step Product:Lipid Drops, Ultra Firming Marine, Ultra Firming Neck& Chest, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

Eye & Lip Treatments



SKIN CARE

Ultra Firming EyeKey Ingredients:

EyelissTM helps reduce puffiness and bags under the eyes. Puffy eyes are due to fluid buildup caused by poor drainage, fragile capillaries, and loss of elasticity. Fluid leaks into surrounding tissues and produces “bags”.

EyelissTM targets all three conditions by improving drainage, reducing capillary fragility, and reducing irritation and skin slackening while increasing skin firmness and elasticity.

EyelissTM contains a mixture of hesperidine methyl chalcone, the dipeptide Valyl-Tryptophane (VW) and the lipopeptide Pal-GQPR (one of the peptides in Matrixyl 3000).

Pepha-Tight™: Firms the eye area and helps improve the appearance of dark circles.

Marine Algae Extract: Quickly firms skin and provides long-term anti-aging effects by protecting skin from oxidative stress. Promotes a firmer, more youthful eye contour.

Ultra Firming Eye: Benefits, Use

Key Benefits:

• Minimizes Dark Circles

• Reduces Eye Puffiness

• Boosts Collagen Production

• Firms and Smoothes Eye Contour

How to Use:

After cleansing eye area, apply using ring finger, with gentle inward motions, evenly over entire eye contour.

Next Step Product:

Ultra Firming Marine, Ultra Firming Neck & Chest.

Marine Lip Plump & Prime

Key Ingredients:

Green Tea Extract: This powerful antioxidant soothes and rejuvenates the lips by minimizing free-radical damage, boosting lip’s resilience and helping return skin to its more youthful appearance.

Hawaiian Algae Peptides: This super concentrated combination of naturally hydrating and replenishing components is derived from sea algae extract. Laboratory testing has proven that topical application results in the production of new collagen and a dramatic immediate increase in lip hydration.

Marine Lip Plump & PrimeKey Benefits:

• Dramatically increases lip hydration

• Smoothes & softens lips, plumps with continued use

• Minimizes lipstick feathering and fine lines

• Creates the perfect lipstick base

How to Use:

Apply as often as desired to smooth and

plump lips and prevent lipstick bleeding.

Apply directly before applying lipstick.

Lipstick goes on smoother and lasts longer.

Next Step Product:

Ultra Firming Eye, Wri-Lax™, Lipid Drops

Hyaluronic Eye Treatment/ Smoothing Eye Mask

Key Ingredients:

Hyaluronic Acid: This ingredient can hold 1000 times its weight in water and acts like a sponge within your skin, boosting natural skin hydration and diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Glycerin: This emollient helps skin maximize moisture level by absorbing moisture and attracting water to the skin, promoting healthy

Hyaluronic Eye Treatment/ Smoothing Eye Mask

Key Benefits:

• Minimizes appearance of fine lines and dark circles

• Softens and smoothes eye contour

• Increases skin moisture level.

How to Use:

Apply twice daily to eye contour using ring finger and gentle inward motions.

Next Step Product:

Lipid Drops, Vita C Day Crème, Multi-Complex Nightcreme, Ultra Firming Marine, Ultra Firming Neck & Chest

ACNE/OILY SKIN



SKIN CARE

5% BP Lotion: Key Ingredients

Tea Tree Oil: Soothing and antiseptic skin benefits with antifungal properties.

5% Benzoyl Peroxide: This topical acne medication with antibacterial properties kills the bacteria that cause acne breakouts.

Burdock Root: Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory skin benefits.

Aloe: This highly regarded botanical is the ultimate gift from nature to calm inflammation and redness, while soothing and moisturizing skin. It has multiple antioxidant benefits, as well as, skin softening, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ylang Ylang: Calming skin benefits, encourages oil balance and production of less sebum.

5% BP LotionKey Benefits:

• Gentle, non-irritating combination of ingredients will not over-dry skin.

• Highly effective against acne breakouts

• Balances oil production

• Contains soothing botanicals that calm skin

How to Use:

After cleansing face, apply 1-2 times daily to entire face or areas prone to breakouts.

Next Step Product:

Vita C Peptide Spray, Oil Free Moisturizer, Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15

Spot Treatment

2% Salicylic Acid: Derived from the bark of birch trees, this beta-hydroxy acid is capable of getting into the pores to dissolve dead skin build up that causes breakouts. With powerful anti-inflammatory effects, it also helps decrease bacteria on skin that can encourage breakouts.

Camphor: This botanical skin freshener imparts an immediate cooling, soothing sensation and instantly calms breakouts.

Witch Hazel (Hamamelis Virgiana Extract): This botanical antioxidant has a gentle drying, anesthetic effect, lessening discomfort from breakouts.

Spot Treatment

Key Benefits:

• Reduces tenderness associated with breakouts and speeds their healing.

• Great proactive way to clear acne breakouts.

How to Use:

Apply to cleansed skin directly on acne pimple. Use 2-3 times daily at first sign of breakout for best results. After cleansing face, apply 1-2 times daily to entire face or areas prone to breakouts.

Next Step Product:

Clarifying Moisturizer, Oil Free Moisturizer

AHA Clarifier

Key Ingredients:

12% Glycolic Acid: To lessen dead skin buildup and dislodge skin from pores. This also helps to help remove dull skin from surface, revealing the underlying healthy skin. Gives skin a vibrant glow and luminosity, at pH 3.5

Kola Extract, Matte Extract, Guarana Extract:

Anti-inflammatory herbal extracts to minimize irritation for this 12% glycolic acid product.

AHA Clarifier

Key Benefits:

• Very effective at exfoliating dead skin build up in clogged pores to help client clear acne

How to Use:

This is a strong exfoliator. Apply a dime-sized drop to fingertips and spread evenly onto face. For first two weeks, rinse off after 10-20 minutes. After two weeks, do not rinse off if tolerated. Use once or twice daily. Always apply in front of a well lit mirror. Never apply to red, irritated or peeling skin. Apply SPF 15 sunblock or greater when using product.

Next Step Product:

Botanical Oil Absorber, Oil Free Moisturizer, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

Clarifying Moisturizer

1. 0.5% Salicylic Oil-free moisturizer to be left on all day by acne patients and people complaining of large pores

2. Acne prone patients often need a moisturizer and this is both moisturizing and can help their acne

3. Also contains hyaluronic acid and multiple botanical extracts to moisturize

4. Good for all oily-skinned, acne, and for certain (non-red) rosacea patients

Botanical Oil Absorber

Key Ingredients:

Nylon 12: This cosmetic equivalent of the compound used to clear marine oil spills. Takes away surface oil and restores matte skin texture.

Aloe Vera and Eucalyptus Extracts:

This botanical blend soothes and replenishes essential skin moisture while decreasing excess surface oils.

Witch Hazel (Hammamelis Virgiana): A botanical extract with potent antioxidant properties has a drying, anesthetic effect on inflamed acne lesions to instantly make acne breakouts feel less sore.

Botanical Oil AbsorberKey Benefits:

• Prevents Oily Shine

• Leaves skin with a soft matte texture

• Botanical eucalyptus formula

• Invisibly absorbs excess skin oil

• Alleviates shiny appearance of scalp and forehead.

How to Use:

Apply evenly to skin 1-2 times daily or as needed to control oily-shine. May apply directly over makeup.

Next Step Product:

Clarifying Moisturizer, Oil Free Moisturizer

Pumpkin Clarifying Mask

Key Ingredients:

Pumpkin Enzyme: Loaded with “proteases” which breakdown dead skin, working to empty pores of debris and clear up whiteheads and blackheads. Exceptionally non-irritating and therefore great as a facial mask.

Pumpkin Essential Oil: A delightful, aromatherapy treat to the senses.

Kaolin: Also called “China Clay,” it absorbs surface oils to give the skin a soft, matte texture.

Pumpkin Clarifying MaskKey Benefits:

• Exceptionally effective at ridding the skin of whiteheads and blackheads.

• Exfoliates and brings out the fresh, smooth skin underneath.

How to Use:

Apply the mask as an exfoliator in a thin film to face, avoiding eyes. A tingling sensation may occur on contact and usually subsides when dry. If tingling persists, wash off immediately and try a thinner film. If tingling is not persistent, leave mask on for twenty minutes and gently wash off with at least fifteen splashes of tepid water.

Use daily as directed. Mask thickness can vary. The thicker application (an opaque film) gives the most impressive results.

Also, excellent to use on other areas of acne and folliculitis, such as shoulders, chest, and back. In these areas, the mask can be left on for up to 45 minutes as tolerated.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner, Vita C Peptide Spray

REDNESS/ROSACEA



SKIN CARE

Antioxidant Soothing Mask Calming Clearing TreatmentKey Ingredients:

Alpha Lipoic Acid: Potent antioxidant that penetrates skin, reducing inflammation.

Sulfur: Antibacterial effects on the skin. Works to loosen dead skin, encouraging skin renewal. Decreases surface redness and irritation.

Grapefruit Extract: Antibacterial botanical with refreshing aroma-therapeutic skin benefits.

Antioxidant Soothing Mask

Key Benefits:

• Reduces redness and inflammation

• Quickly heals breakouts

• Strengthens fragile skin

How to Use:

After cleansing and exfoliating skin, apply generously to face, neck, chest and hands. Allow to remain on skin for 20 minutes or longer, rinse off with cool water.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner Pads, Vita C Peptide Spray, Vitamin K Crème, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

Skin Soothing Relief Gel

Key Ingredients:

Sea Algae Extract: Derived from Hawaiian red sea algae, abundant in moisture and nourishing to the skin.

Aloe Vera: Encourages skin healing and soothes skin on contact.

Vitamin E: Antioxidant with potent topical benefits. Encourages skin healing after trauma such as laser treatments and sunburns.

Skin Soothing Relief Gel

Key Benefits:

• Promotes healing process

• Soothes and calms treated skin and sunburns

• Replenishes essential moisture

How to Use:

After cleansing skin or immediately following a treatment, apply cool water compresses and then a generous layer of product to affected area. Allow to remain on skin and repeat application 1-3 times as desired.

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Vita C Peptide Spray, Vitamin K Crème, O2 Lift Mask

Vitamin K Creme

Key Ingredients:

Vitamin K: Important for healing and healthy blood capillary formation.

Lecithin: Water binding agent derived from plant cells.

Glycerin: This emollient helps skin maximize moisture by absorbing moisture from the air and attracting water to the skin.

Vitamin K CremeKey Benefits: Great pre and post op to minimize bruising Boosts healing of bruises Helpful for decreasing the appearance of dark eye

circles Reduces skin redness Minimizes appearance of purpura

How to Use:

Before Surgical Procedure: Two weeks before procedure, apply topically to area and surrounding skin at least three times daily to minimize bruising and strengthen blood vessels. Can restart 24 Hrs after suture removal.

For Dark Circles: Using ring finger with gentle inward motions, apply twice daily to cleansed eye contour. Follow with regular eye cream if desired.

For Facial Redness: After cleansing skin, apply to affected areas. Proceed with regular daily skin care regimen.

EVEN SKIN TONE



SKIN CARE

AHA Marine Fade Lotion

Key Ingredients:15% Glycolic Acid: Highly effective at stripping away the dead layer to reveal a fresher, smoother skin surface. Daily use increases natural water trapping elements inside the skin and leads to more hydrated and smooth skin.

Algae Firming Peptides: Derived from Hawaiian red sea algae. This ingredient promotes collagen formation to smooth skin creases. It also super- hydrates the skin as well as increases skin renewal. This results in a plumper and firmer skin appearance.

2% Hydroquinone: The most effective, time – tested fade ingredient which works by blocking melanin (pigment) production.

AHA Marine Fade LotionKey Benefits:

Independent clinical studies have shown that after 4 weeks skin firmness is increased by 32% and skin smoothness is increased by 62% and the appearance of fine lines are decreased by 41%.

• Fades uneven pigmentation

• Lessens appearance of fine lines

• Smoothes skin’s surface

• Increases skin firmness

How to Use:

Apply thin layer at bedtime or twice daily to cleansed skin. follow with SPF 15 or greater in the morning.

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Glycolic Fade Crème

Key Ingredients:

7% Glycolic Acid: Gently exfoliates skin containing pigment buildup and helps firm skin and brighten tone.

2% Hydroquinone: The most effective, time- tested fade ingredient. Highest concentration allowed over the counter.

Glycerin: Replenishes skin’s natural moisture barrier to help smooth and hydrate skin.

Algae Peptides: Derived from Hawaiian red sea algae. It super-hydrates the skin. This results in a plumper and firmer skin appearance.

Chamomile Essential Oil: Counteracts skin irritation and calms skin.

Cucumber Essential Oil: Soothes and calms skin.

Glycolic Fade CrèmeKey Benefits:

• Glycolic acid, peptide formulation ensures maximum fading.

• Rejuvenates skin’s appearance.

• Fades discolorations on face, hands, neck and chest.

How to Use:

On Face: Apply evenly to cleansed skin at night. After 2 weeks use twice a day if tolerated. Use SPF 15 or greater each day with use of this product.

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HYDRATE



SKIN CARE

Enriched Moisture CrèmeKey Ingredients:

Algae Peptides: Hawaiian Red Sea Extract, laboratory reproduced, super-hydrates the skin and helps re-build collagen within the dermis.

Squalene: Natural moisture source found in human sebum and a variety of other ingredients such as Olive leaf Extract, and Wheat Germ Oil. Known for its natural healing qualities.

Wheat Germ Oil: Used in its organic state as the richest and purest form of Vitamin E, offering protection against environmental Free Radicals.

Glycerin: Humectant and emollient, works by absorbing moisture from the air, therefore helping skin retain moisture.

Enriched Moisture Crème

Key Benefits:

• Lavishly textured crème

• Can be emulsified for custom application

• Antioxidant peptide formulation

Safe for all skin, including pregnancy, elderly, rosacea prone

How to Use:

Apply twice daily to entire face, neck and chest. Follow with SPF 30 or greater in daytime.

Next Step Product:

Replenishing Sunblock SPF36

Nutrient Mask

Key Ingredients:

Chamomile Extract: Soothing botanical extract from chamomile flowers renowned for its calming, soothing properties.

Jasmine Essential Oil: An aromatherapeutic botanical that gently stimulates skin, giving it a healthy, vital glow.

Vitamins A & E: These antioxidants nourish skin and increase turnover, encouraging gentle exfoliation and healthier appearance.

Pro-Vitamin B Complex: Renews and revives skin.

Nutrient Mask

Key Benefits:

• Boosts hydration

• Imparts healthy radiance

• Promotes even-toned complexion

• Calms and soothes skin inflammation.

How to Use:

After cleansing and exfoliating skin, apply generously to face, neck, chest and hands. Allow to remain on skin for 20 minutes or longer, rinse off thoroughly.

Next Step Product:

Dual Action Toner, Vita C Peptide Spray, Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36

Oil-Free Moisturizer

Key Ingredients:

Vitamin E: Helps heal, hydrate and protect skin

Hyaluronic Acid: Excellent hydrator for oily skin as this ingredient holds 1000 times its weight in water, leaving the skin hydrated with its own natural replenisher—Water!

Retinyl Palmitate: Antioxidant that gently heals blemishes, and promotes skin renewal, helping to even skin tone.

Oil-Free Moisturizer

Key Benefits:

• Ultra sheer moisturizer

• Leaves skin shine-free

• Non-comedogenic hydration

Who Should Use:

Perfectly hydrates Normal-Oily/Acne Prone Skin. Anyone desiring a light moisturizer under make up will like this formula.

How To Use:

Apply twice daily to entire face. Follow with SPF 30 or greater.

Algae Firming Peptides

1. Derived from the inter-tidal waters of the Hawaiian sea

2. Tri-peptide easily penetrates into the dermis of the skin

3. Used in CosMedical Products

since 1993

Algae Firming Peptides

1. 128% increase in cell hydration as AFP regulate trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL)

2. 18% increase in fibroblast activity

3. Improve skin firmness and elasticity

Products with Algae Firming Peptides

Chamomile Facial CleanserUltraFirming Marine, AHA Marine

Moisture and AHA Marine FadePlus…Toner, Glycolic Gel,

Enriched Moisturizer,

Glycolic Acid: Acne, Pigment, Antiaging

In Acne Regimens: unclogs pores and remedies “primary insult” (comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) as well as papules and pustules

In Hyperpigmentation Regimens: excess pigment is always collected in the uppermost stratum corneum, glycolic helps to lessen hyperpigmentation

Helps exfoliate abnormal keratinocytes, improves dull appearance, skin roughness, blotchiness

Indications for Glycolic Acid: Skin Rejuvenation Regimens

Skin Rejuvenation:Lessen skin dullness to reveal glow Firm and plump skin appearanceLessen the appearance of fine lines

Why Choose CosMedical Glycolic Products?

Our products have a lower pH The Lower pH means that there is more

“available” glycolic delivered to the skin Lower pH means Greater Cell Renewal You see more dramatic results!!!!!!

Glycolic Products and Their pH

ALL At-Home products are at pH 3.5 Glycolic Gel AHA Clarifier AHA Marine Creme Ultrafirming Marine AHA Marine Fade Glycolic Fade Creme

Impact of pH on Overall Product

For every drop of 2 in the pH, there is an increase of approximately 30% in the Cell Renewal Rate (ex: if our at-home glycolics are pH 3.5 and the retail store products are pH 6, then there is an approximately 52% increased cell renewal rate experienced by using our products as compared to comparable strengths of retail glycolics

(Study: Walter Smith, PhD: Soap and Cosmetics Chemists Journal, 1993)

Lipid Drops

Bio-identical Lipids

Address the following:

1. skin roughness

2. Dryness

3. sensitivity

4. Redness

5. Ashy color

6. Fine Lines

Problem: skin dryness and dullness

With age, our skin loses moisture-trapping “barrier” found in skin lipids.

Skin is more than 80% water, Lipids Protect against natural tendency to lose water to atmosphere (Like a plastic wrap)

Skin Lipids decrease with age, exfoliants, and colder, drier climates (natural and artificial)

Clinical Testing Results

Lipid Drops are Clinically Proven to:

Decrease the appearance of superficial fine lines,

Smooth skin surface

Hydrate for six hours after one application

Firm the Skin Surface

Before Lipids: skin surface photomicrograph (30X Magnification)

6 hours after Lipid Drop application

Rice Peptides (Inhibit Collagenase)

Products with Rice Peptides

Replenishing Sunblock SPF 36Wri-Lax

Eye Peptide Complex

Ultra Firming Eye

Problem: Dark Under-eye Circles and Puffiness

With age and environmental and other stresses, including lack of sleep and alcohol consumption, we develop capillary fragility in the vessels under the eyes

Loss of elasticity allows for increased puffinesGravitational pull of skin and fatty tissue can

create bags under eyes

4. CosMedical Technologies Eye Peptide Complex

Incorporates 3 peptides with specific functions:

1.Lessens capillary fragility to minimize undereye puffiness

2. An ACE-inhibitor (Angiotensin-converting enzyme): Assists with drainage by increasing the lymphatic exchange and achieving proper circulation of the extra cellular fluids. 3. Counteracts skin slackening ..

Solution: Ultra Firming Eye: Anti-Puff Lotion

A light lotion that is soufflé-like in consistency to be used twice a day around eyes and below brow

A combination of active peptides that decrease capillary permeability (lessening purplish discoloration under eyes) and tighten skin (lessening puffiness) and upper lid sagging

• Deep Penetration of Small Peptides Quickly Tightens compared to placebo

Ultra Firming Eye Peptides

Ultra Firming Eye Peptides: Objective Observer

Tightening and “circle erasing” effects may be immediate (30%), and continue to improve for at least 2 weeks

“Eyeliss” Peptide: Effect on Puffy Eyes

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