What the HECK is going on?
That was the thought running through my mind when I stared at myself in the mirror one morning about a year ago.
Although I never truly bought in to the luxury skin care craze, I had tried a number of products from brands like Olay and Estee Lauder.
But at age 35, I was staring at signs of aging that I had never noticed before: visibly deeper wrinkles, puffy saggy eyes and skin that seemed to look dull and lifeless. What really surprised me was that these signs came quickly almost as if they appeared overnight.
Was it just my imagination or did I just not notice these changes until that day? Why didn’t I see these signs before?
but a research paper commissioned by the University of California at Berkley proved 2 aspects of aging (true for both men and women).
The 3 Irrefutable Facts of Aging
1) The aging process accelerates with time. For example starting at the age of 18, the average person loses 1% of collagen & elastin each and every year. By the time we reach mid thirties, the loss rate of collagen & elastin doubles to 2%. By the time we reach our 50s, that rate has doubled again to around 4%. See diagram below.
Chart of collagen loss from 18 to 65. Notice the steep drop from 18.
2) Much like the tip of an iceberg, our body and our skin ages every day but you may not notice these signs until they build up to a point when they suddenly become visible. It’s called the “tipping point”. What I noticed that day was the result of a degradation process that started at the age of 18.
3) The truth is that vast majority of skin creams don't deliver what they promise and in fact studies show that over time, they can actually age your skin faster. For example, products like Nivea contain nothing but petroleum by-products that make your skin feel temporarily hydrated because they coat the outside layer of your skin, but they do nothing to support the crucial collagen & elastin matrix in the dermis layer that support healthy skin. Over time these synthetic ingredients degrate healthy cell activity essentially degrading your skin faster. The fact is most big brands are aware of this, but as long as consumers continue to purchase, there is no incentive to change the status quo.
So then what are my options? How do I know who and what to trust?
So Why Do Some Women Seem To Age Faster Than Others?
Patrice Mercier is the former head of Research & Development at Christian Dior Beauty and now leads the research team at Paris based cosmetics giant Sephora. He’s seen a lot in his 30 years in the beauty industry and says that it is probably the number 1 question customers ask.
"Why is it that some people will show the visible signs of aging faster than others? We have customers coming in all the time asking why their co-worker looks 10 years younger at same age. As you can imagine, the answer is not that simple. Genetics will account for about 40%. Lifestyle choices like smoking, not enough water and lack of exercise account for another 30%. The other 30% depends on the products and regimen that many people choose." - explains Patrice
"The science of anti-aging has improved so much in the last 20 years but many consumers stick to what they know. For example, take a skin cream that you can buy from your local drug store. Have you read some of the ingredients? They are basically petroleum derivatives. It simply coats the outer layer of your skin and makes you feel hydrated but it does nothing to actually address the root causes of skin damage and skin aging. In the meantime free radicals are wreaking havoc on your collagen matrix. So it shouldn't be a surprise then that after 10 - 20 years of using that sort of skin cream your skin shows that damage."
"Thankfully consumers are more knowledgable now and the trend is changing for the better. The new and most effective approach is to protect the cells responsible for regeneration, to repair the damaged structures and to maintain the right levels of activity for the self-repairing enzymes." - adds Patrice
After I became skincare consultant for Impress®, I found that many of the products from reputable skincare brands contained dangerous concentrations of harmful chemicals like formaldehydes, parabens phthalates, and even bleach! The products were essentially glorified goop filled with petroleum by-products. People just didn’t know any better.
What Causes Wrinkles?
To understand just why Impress® skincare is so effective, we need to first understand how our skin's aging process works.
As we age, our skin loses its natural elasticity and skin thickness because the loss in collagen & elastin accelerates. Starting at the age of 18 the average person loses 1% of collagen & elastin every year.
At the age of 30 we are losing about 1.5% of collagen & elastin each and every year.
Skin deterioration accelerates down from the dermal layer
The majority of skin care products are designed to provide surface level hydration which stops at the epidermis layer (your outer most layer of skin). But cumulative damage to your collagen + elastin matrix in the dermis layer (your second and deeper layer of skin) is what actually causes wrinkles and sagging skin.
Our goal should actually be an overall healthier skin with a strong collagen + elastin matrix, not the illusion of tighter skin. This is precisely the reason why Impress® is winning over customers, because they intimately understand and treat the root causes of skin aging.
Lets directly addresses the root causes of aging.
First, we need to stop covering up problem areas with fillers and chemicals which leads to more damage over time. We need to consistently cleanse our skin of toxins and free radicals that accelerate skin damage. Then we support the skin natural healing process by supplying the right nutrients and building blocks at the right time and in the right amounts.
Impress® is designed to do exactly that by focusing on three key steps.
How is IMPRESS® different? I’ve used so many other products before?
The design of our system utilizes the most clinically proven effective ingredients for anti-aging. Our uniqueness is that you have three powerful formulas in one box for maximum benefit applied in a one step daily process for maximum ease. Three unique formulas, just one pad per day…genius!
How long does it take to work? Will I see results in 14 days?
The Peel & Brighten pad delivers nearly instant results by dissolving the surface layer of dead skin cells. Healthy living cells are revealed presenting a healthy youthful glow. Uplifting & Firming will begin working right away to stimulate new collagen growth. New collagen firms and lifts sagging & wrinkled skin. Understand it takes time for collagen to grow, so be patient and allow your skin to keep improving with daily use. Like diet & exercise, anti-aging is a lifestyle. That is why our process only requires one simple swipe of a pad per day, making it easy, affordable and effective for daily use.
It’s not working (my spots, wrinkles, discoloration, sagging skin are not improving)
Results improve with time. This is a lifestyle process. Just like planting a seed, patience is required while you await the plant to grow and bear fruit. You didn’t get spots, wrinkles, discoloration, sagging skin, etc. over night and they will not disappear overnight, but the pads have clinically proven ingredients to improve your skin more and more with each application. Every time you apply the pads you are reversing aging rather than allowing aging to progress unchecked.
How long do the results last?
With regular use, results last for a lifetime. Daily sunscreen application will also protect the longevity of results. We recommend our PrimeShade® zinc and titanium based sunscreen. Learn More
How cost-effective are the Impress® Facial Pads?
Effective high quality ingredients are not cheap. Remember you are buying three formulations (products) in one box. If you were to buy similar products separately, you would likely spend much more. Our research shows anti-aging skincare lines utilizing similar ingredients average $200 and more per month. Also, consider your first pad application, Peel & Brighten, is equivalent to a salon peel which would likely cost the same or more than an entire month’s worth of IMPRESS® Facial Pads. That’s an $80-$100 value back from the first pad application in the box! We are certain IMPRESS® is the easiest, most affordable and effective anti-aging skincare program available.
Where is the clinical proof?
You may search the Internet regarding our active ingredients: Retinoids, Hydroxy acids, Anti-oxidants (also see EGCG from green tea derived anti-oxidants). There is a multitude of clinical information and peer reviewed published science establishing the effectiveness of these specific dermatologic vehicles for the anti-aging of skin. We have determined no other active ingredients have more peer reviewed published scientific clinical data proving their effectiveness for anti-aging the skin than Retinoids, Hydroxy acids, Anti-oxidants. Impress® Facial Pads allow you to apply these ingredients simply and affordably for your best skin ever.
Can I use the pads on other areas besides the face?
Absolutely yes! Our facial pads are saturated with enough formula to add extra body parts like neck, chest and hands. Use each pad until it is completely dry. Anti-aging is not just for the face anymore.
Does the order I use the three different pads matter?
Yes, your Peel & Brighten pad is best to start with because it removes dead skin cells allowing the other pad ingredients to penetrate easier. Your Soothe & Shelter pad calms & protects the work of the more aggressive Peel & Brighten and Uplifting & Firming pads and is therefore arranged to be applied in between these other pad formulations providing optimal balance & results.
I spilled the pads out of the box and my pads are out of order, what should I do?
Place them back into the Impress® box in the following weekly (7 day) order from top to bottom: (1) Peel & Brighten, (2) Soothe & Shelter, (3) Uplifting & Firming, (4) Soothe & Shelter, (5)Uplifting & Firming, (6) Soothe & Shelter, (7) Uplifting & Firming. Repeat this order weekly.
I forgot to use the pads for a day or more. What should I do? Does the order change?
No, just continue where you left off.
Are the pad solutions tested on animals?
No
Proven Leadership
Robert & Janie Mazurek – Chairman & Founders, Impress® Skincare
Robert and Janie Mazurek, creators, owners and operators of Rx Skin Clinic, in Scottsdale, Arizona, have seen many different skincare lines, products and promises in their 25+ year history. Innovation and recognizable results have always been at the core of Rx Skin Clinic’s approach to skincare. The Mazureks are licensed experts in high technology- based skincare services including laser and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments.
Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, home of the world’s most demanding skincare consumers due to its demanding desert climate, Robert & Janie launched Impress® Skincare in 2007 where they formulated an exact combination of the most proven results-driven ingredients to target skin concerns specific to exfoliation, firming, tightening, smoothing and the replenishment of healthy skin cells and incorporated it into a one minute, one-facial-pad per day system.
Rx Skin Clinic state of the art facility in Scottsdale, Arizona. 
Because of the keen focus Impress® Skincare places on technology and trends, today the Impress® Skincare Facial Pad System is considered one of the world’s most simple daily skincare process. Infusing each step with soothing desert botanicals to increase hydration, protection and nourishment to key active ingredients.
Their clientele has been an impactful force for innovation and to their delight, now thousands of customers throughout the United States are enjoying the benefits of the Impress® Skincare Line of products highlighted by the Impress® Anti-aging Facial Pad Program.
After most of Rx Skin Clinics’ clients began using this simple system, the next step was to introduce the world to the most innovative approach to easy, affordable skincare results. Three unique formulas. One pad per day. It’s genius!
Heather TenBroeck
http://antiagingbotanicals.com/
Source Here: What the heck is going on?!
No comments:
Post a Comment