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INGREDIENTS:
Water (S), Propylene Glycol (S), Glycerine, L-Ascorbic Acid
(A), L-lysine, L-Retinol (A), Sweet Orange Oil (M), Tocopherol
Acetate (A).
Codebreaker: A=antioxidant, S=solvent, M=moisturiser.
EXPLANATIONS
Propylene Glycol Solvent for anti-oxidants.
Offers excellent percutaneous absorption as well as preventing
oxidisation of anti-oxidants.
Sweet
Orange Oil Moisturiser and fragrance agent.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnancy Toxicity of vitamin A dosage
in this formulation in pregnancy is unknown. Use of this product
is not recommended during pregnancy.
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rejuvenating
serum
PATIENT
BENEFITS
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Helps
defend against UVR and formation of free radicals |
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Boosts
skin immunity |
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Promotes
firmer skin tone and softer texture |
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Reduces
the appearance of fine lines |
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Improves
translucency |
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Helps
fade pigmentation and unclog pores |
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Aids
moisturisation |
PRODUCT
USAGE
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Use
sparingly in the morning. |
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2 – 3
drops is sufficient for the entire
face. |
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A
tingling sensation may occur on application,
due to the low pH of the product. This
normally disappears after 30 – 60
seconds. |
THE
SERUM
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Rejuvenating
Serum consists of clinically-established concentrations
of anti-oxidant vitamins A, C, and E in a propylene
glycol serum base. |
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As
a category, anti-oxidant vitamins help to defend
skin against free radicals which are generated
during exposure to UV radiation and other environmental
aggressors such as pollution. They can also improve
skin function and reduce signs of photoageing. |
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Rejuvenating
Serum is in a propylene glycol base which improves
penetration into the stratum corneum and creates
an anaerobic environment to keep the product stable. |
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pH
of Rejuvenating Serum is 2.8. Low pH (<3.5)
is considered essential in L-ascorbic acid products
for dermal penetration and efficacy. Due
to the acidity of this formulation, some patients
will notice a tingling or prickling sensation on
application. This quickly subsides. |
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Vitamins
A,C & E work synergistically both in the skin
and in this serum to prevent oxidation & degradation
of vitamin potency. VITAMIN C
(L-ascorbic acid) |
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Vitamin
C occurs naturally in the skin as a result of dietary
intake. As a result of intrinsic and photo ageing,
dietary intake does not result in optimal levels
of Vitamin C in the skin. Naturally-present Vitamin
C is degraded by UV radiation and reactive oxygen
species. |
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Studies
with cultured fibroblasts indicate a strong increase
in collagen synthesis after exposure to ascorbate. Vitamin
C stimulates the production of collagen in the
skin, ameliorating structure and firming skin tone. |
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L-ascorbic
acid is an excellent free radical scavenger,
preventing formation of DNA lesions
and visbile signs of ageing.
In vitro studies show strong cytoprotective
qualities for Vitamin C. |
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High
dosage Vitamin C may improve the performance
of skin lightening products and procedures.
In vitro studies have shown the ability
of ascorbic acid to interfere in melanin
synthesis. |
VITAMIN
A (Retinol)
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Topically-delivered
retinol is capable of being metabolised into retinaldehyde
and retinoic acid (tretinoin) according to theoretical
models. |
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Retinoic
acid is also associated with reversal
of photo-ageing, causing improvement
in epidermal thickness, dysplasia,
keratoses and collagen production. |
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Clinically,
retinol seems to elicit these same
anti-photoageing effects. The mechanism
for this is not yet known. |
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Retinol
is effective in fading pigmentation
as it accelerates exfoliation of melanised
keratinocytes. |
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Retinol
assists with cellular differentiation
and exfoliation by promoting cleavage
of corneocytes from the stratum corneum. |
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Retinoic
acid is demonstrated to be effective
in acne therapy due to its ability
to normalise cellular shedding inside
individual sebaceous follicles. It
is possible that retinol helps to improve
acne by this same mechanism. |
VITAMIN
E (Tocopherol acetate)
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Tocopherol
acetate has been demonstrated to provide protection
against UV damage, including erythema and edema. |
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Clinical
studies suggest that the combination
of Vitamins E and C is more effective
than either vitamin applied singly
in providing photo-protection. Added
vitamin A completes the vitamin antioxidant
profile. |
Rationale products are available from Mr Banwell's clinic please email for further details.
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