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Bright, Firm, and Protected: The Role of Vitamin C in Skincare

Vitamin C should be a vital component to your daily skincare regime. It is a powerful antioxidant that assists the cells in fighting off free radicals that damage our skins natural Elastin fibres and Collagen proteins. Damage to these components of the skin result in premature aging and the formation of fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. Vitamin C plays a pivotal role in the production of not only Collagen, but maintains the skins elasticity, firmness and structure.

By stimulating collagen synthesis within the skin, we can promote a more plump, youthful appearance on the skin. In addition to assisting the skin in slowing down the loss of this protein in the skin, Vitamin C also allows for overall improvement in the skins texture.

Vitamin C can improve darkened areas on the skin, also known as hyperpigmentation, including melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and age spots, by brightening the skin, and evening out the skin tone, as well as act as a protection to the skins cells by shielding the skin from the harmful effects of UV damage. This is achieved by Vitamin C inhibiting melanin synthesis by slowing down the activity of an enzyme known as tyrosinase.

Although Vitamin C is not in any way a substitute for sun protection, Vitamin C, paired with the correct sun protection, is the ultimate protection against the effects of UVA and UVB damage on in the skin.

Incorporating products such as the SkincareRx C-Fix Crystals, which will amp up any serum by delivering Vitamin C into the skin in its most concentrated form, to rejuvenate the skin while fighting the effects of aging and pigmentation, or TheraVine’s Anti-Wrinkle Skin Booster which not only smoothes out the appearance of deep lines and wrinkles, but also enhances collagen synthesis and inhibits melanin synthesis.

Check out both of these products on our website!


 

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Skin Peels & Why our Non-Invasive version is the way to go.

Written by TheraVine on May 1st, 2017.      0 comments

SKIN PEELS AND WHY OUR NON-INVASIVE VERSION IS THE WAY TO GO THIS WINTER

 

Peels, or variations thereof, has taken the health and skin care industry by storm. What used to only be accessible to the rich and famous has become something that is available in almost every second salon or spa along with many at-home options.

 

Why do people undergo resurfacing treatments?

 

  • Reduce fine lines
  • Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage and ageing
  • Improve the appearance of mild scars
  • Treat certain types of acne
  • Reduce age spots, freckles, and dark patches (melasma) due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills
  • Improve the general skin condition eg. improved skin colour and texture

 

With so many different peeling methods, what makes the TheraVine™ Intensive Exfoliating Facial different?

  • The TheraVine™ Intensive Exfoliating Facial is a 70% Glycolic Acid peeling treatment for mature, sun damaged, wrinkled skins or any form of facial scarring using a natural fruit acid – the safer alternative to harsh chemical peels or resurfacing treatments. Depending on the desired results, a course of 6 peels is recommended. Monthly maintenance treatments are recommended to extend results.

 

Did you know?

Glycolic acid is part of a group of naturally occurring acids.  Glycolic acid 70% is the smallest molecule in the AHA class, derived from sugar cane or grape fruit and penetrates the skin more effectively than any other AHA.

 

Peeling Systems: percentage in relation to pH

  • A Glycolic Acid at 30% solution has a likely pH value of around 5
  • It will not be as effective as a Glycolic Acid at 10% with a pH of 1.7 for instance
  • The lower the pH, the more effective the Glycolic or acid but more care needs to be taken

Pharmaceutical regulatory bodies have set the lowest and accepted pH because it was observed that UNBUFFERED high percentage solutions applied to the skin had disastrous results.

 

TheraVine™’s Glycolic Acid 70% concentration

  • Buffered at pH3

            - Most favourable penetration

            - Minimum irritation

The type of Glycolic Acid has a more comforting feel than most other ranges – but with the same effect.  This means that you experience little or no stinging/burning sensation.

 

Who is a suitable candidate for the TheraVine™ Intensive Exfoliating Facial?

  • Mature skin types treating lines and wrinkles
  • Uneven skin tone
  • Pigmentation
  • Problematic skin types

 

What results can I expect from a course of the TheraVine™ Intensive Exfoliating Facial?

  • Increased radiance and vitality
  • Decrease in pigmentation and fewer irregularities
  • Improved skin firmness and tone
  • Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improvement in skin moisture levels



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