Winners Announced: Mystery Prizes Monday & Tuesday, 1k Vitamin C Giveaway

Our Mystery Prize Winner for Monday July 19,2010 is Jane Toumpas. She will be receiving a  Smooth and Repair kit. This kit includes Alpha Beta Microdermabrasion Cleanser, Glycolic 20% Peel, 100% Pure Hyaluronic Moisturizer.

 Our Mystery Prize Winner for Tuesday July 20,2010 is Lian Dolan. She will be receiving a Glowing Skin kit. The Glowing Kit includes 100% Pure Hyaluronic Moisturizer, Glycolic 20% Peel, and the Vitamin C Potent Topical Cream.

 Our 1k Fan Vitamin C Kit Winner is Dana Rodriguez. The Vitamin C Kit includes Vitamin C AHA Cleanser, Vitamin C Potent Serum 27%, Vitamin C Potency Cream.

 All winners please email contests@naturalskinshop.com with your e-mail, name, full home address, and phone number. If you have any questions about using these products, please let one of our esthesticians know. Check back tomorrow for Wednesday's Mystery Prize Giveaway!!! Keep Blogging for SkinCare Blogger Wars!!

Ginger's Tips & Tricks: Squalane Oil

One of my favorite products is Natural Skin Shop’s Squalane Moisturizer. Since I began using this product my face has never felt better. Now what exactly is Squalane you ask?

Squalane Oil is 100% plant based, and is derived from olives. (Bet you didn’t know the fruit you put in your martini, helps your skin). This moisturizer has almost the same molecular structure found in the natural oils in babies’ skin, which is why this hydrating product, Squalane, is nature’s perfect moisturizer.


What Squalane does:


-Helps retain moisture and boosts cell regeneration.
-It can rapidly and completely permeate the skin, and reduce signs of aging.
-Deactivates free radicals that are produced from UV exposure.


Benefits of Squalane:

-It is odorless and colorless. Won’t leave behind any smell, or any color stains.
-Ideal for sensitive or allergy prone skin due to it’s pure qualities.
-It has antibacterial qualities.
-Similar to products such as Vitamin A and Retinol.
-Squalane aids the healing process, soothing and calming irritated and inflamed skin. (Skin conditions such as eczema and allergy rashes.)
-Safe for children because it is chemical and preservative free (it is self preserving).


Tips on How To Use Squalane:

-Used to stimulate the healing process after microdermabrasion, laser, peels, and exfoliation.
- Facial Moisturizer.
- Body Moisturizer.
-To relieve chapped lips
-As cuticle oil
-As a moisturizing booster mixed in with your daily moisturizer during the winter months.
-People with dry skin can apply a couple drops to their skin to help their makeup glide on smoother.
-Can put it on dry hair for hydration and shine or mixed with your conditioner for added moisture.
-Can use it to moisturize dry skin and calluses on your feet.
-Mix with Hyaluronic Serum for a pure, natural moisturizer.

Overall Squalane is such a versatile hydrating prodct that aids a lot of different skin conditions. Try it today!

Tips & Tricks By Ginger: Puffy Eyes

Do strangers ever call you “the bag lady” and not because of the trendy shopping bags you carry in your hands, but instead referring to the bags that lug around under your eyes? Fear not. Puffy eyes are all-too-common, especially when everyone is always on the go. Check out these tips and tricks to minimize the look of puffy eyes.

Tip #1: Get Behind a Cause

The first step in treating your eyes is finding out what’s making them puffy. Many factors from genetics to allergies can be the culprit. If you wear contact lenses, you may find that simply switching them out for fresh frames will diminish those bags. Sleep deprivation, stress and alcohol use are also common causes of puffiness.

Trick #1: Prevention

If lack of sleep is making your eyes bulge, then do your best to get at least the recommended eight hours of rest each night. Limiting your alcohol intake—especially on the weekends when the tendency to drink is increased—and exchanging your shot glass for a bottle of water will also greatly decrease your chances of waking up with puffy eyes. The stress factor can be prevented by merely doing things you love or that release endorphins. Regular exercise reduces both physical and emotional stress.

Tip #2: Exercise Those Baby Blues

Blue, green, brown, whatever! The color of your eyes doesn’t matter, but what does matter is that you rotate your eyes in clockwise and counter clockwise directions to help alleviate the puffy appearance.
Trick #2: Elevate and Compress
While exercising your peepers, elevate your head on a few pillows to keep any fluids from pooling under your eyes. In this position you can also use our All Eyes, which is great at de-puffing and moisturizing the area surrounding your eyes.

Tip #3: Get Your Retinol Fix

Retinol is an ingredient found in many eye creams and for good reason.  A Retinol-based product is recommended to promote healthy cells around your eyes that revitalize your skin. 

Trick #3: Less Puff, More Firm

Our Retinol Advanced Eye Complex absorbs quickly and includes Hyaluronic Acid for anti-aging. It is best to apply a cream like this just before bed. The skin around your eyes will appear smoother and firmer with consistent use.

If you don’t want the hassle of puffy eyes then try some preventive tips. Reducing those puffs can be done in treatments that are effortless. And remember, no one wants to be called the bag lady.

Tips & Tricks By Ginger: Black Circles Under Your Eyes

Ever wake up in the morning, with those horrible black circles under your eyes? Pretty sure we all have had atleast one of those days. But how do we get rid of them before we have to apply a good amount of concealer for our face to appear “normal”? Here are some tips & tricks I recommend for those darkened circles.

Tip #1 IDENTIFY ALLERGIES

This can be the most common cause of under eye darkness. Check with your doctor to find any allergies you didn't know you had, so they can be treated properly.

Tip#2 AVOID RUBBING YOUR EYES

This causes irritation to the skin and can break tiny capillaries beneath the skin causing the black circle.

Tip #3 GET PLENTY OF REST

 We know it's hard with the busy lives we lead now-a-days, but you should be shooting for atleat 8 hours of sleep.

Tip#4 WEAR SUNGLASSES

Wear sunglasses when you are outside to protect your eyes from the sun's harmful rays.- This will prevent any sunburn or damage that the sun could cause.

Trick #1 APPLY COOL CLOTH TO EYES

When you are going to sleep, wet a washcloth with a small amount of cool water and lay over your eyes while you are sleeping.

Trick #2 APPLY COOL TEA BAGS TO EYES IN THE MORNING

 The tannin in teadbages reduces swelling and discoloration. Put the teabags over your eyes, while laying down in the morning for about 10-15 minutes. Be sure to refrigerate damp caffeinated tea bags overnight.

Trick #3 USE MASSAGE TECHNIQUE WHEN APPLYING EYE TREATMENTS

Take 3 fingers and start from the inner corner. Use a light pressing/release action while working towards the outer corner of the eye. When you get to the temple hold for a minimum of 10 seconds. This allows the capillaries to decompress and flushes fluids. Also the heat from your fingers allows the product to be absorbed into the skin easier.

If you have tried these tips & tricks before and nothing is working, try our Ultrox, which not only reduces under eye darkness, but prevents fine lines as well. You can also try one of our Hyaluronic Moisturizers, just make sure to use the massage technique to really help boost results.

If you are interested in learning more about skincare visit http://www.naturalskinshop.com/ or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm EST.

Glycolic Acid Peels: Picking the Right Strength V

We have written posts about Glycolic Acid Peel Strengths 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%, so now we will talk about the deep strength 60% Glycolic Acid Peel.


This deep strength peel is ideal for someone who has mature, sun damaged, or aged skin and is able to tolerate high intensity Glycolic peels. This peel is definitely not recommended for your first time around with Glycolic peels as it is a high, deep strength peel. We recommend 60% Glycolic peel for experienced chemical peel users of no lower than Salicylic 20% peel, Jessner's Solution, TCA 15%, or Glycolic 40%. After 3 peel treatments, mature and sun damaged skin should show dramatic results.


Glycolic 60% is a good choice for those who are seeking an uplift to their everyday skin care regime.  When performing a successful peel treatment, the key is to prep the skin before, which allows the peeling solution to penetrate the skin. Try the Glycolic 60% Acid Peel kit which includes the chemical peel, a daily exfoliator, the Hyaluronic moisturizer, gauze pads and instructions. Be sure to use the daily exfoliator for a couple of weeks before applying the peel and between peels, along with the Hyaluronic moisturizer to enhance the peel and prep the skin. When applying the peel, make sure to follow the included directions to lead you through the skin peel process.


Remember the Glycolic 60% is a deep strength peel and will cause dramatic peeling, but is only recommended for those experienced peel users. So what are you waiting for?? Try one today!

Skin Care Education

We know you have questions and now we have answers. Our new Skin Care Education Center was created with our consumers in mind. Now we have all the information for you in one spot.

Looking for skin care tips? Check out Ginger's Tips and Tricks.

Looking for answers to questions about skin care? Take a look at our Knowledge Base. Here you will find FAQ's along with answers. Can't find the answers you are looking for?...Simply post your question on our Facebook fanpage and we'll be sure to answer.

If you prefer YouTube, our How To Videos should do the trick. Here you will find educational videos from How to Reduce Enlarged Pores to a Toothpaste Spoof Video—Does it really help clear up acne?

Curious about what other people think about Natural Skin Shop products? Check out our product reviews from everyday consumers.

Stay up-to-date on all the latest skin care news and Natural Skin Shop press releases by checking out our Skincare in the News section.

We hope you find our Skin Care Education Center helpful. This section will be updated weekly so make sure to check back. You can also stay in touch with us through our various social media platforms by clicking on  our Community Tab. Enjoy our skin care knowledge!

Tips & Tricks By Ginger: And a Special Gift For You

So here I sit, 5 days before turning 40.  I should be depressed, freaking out, or in a moderate psychotic meltdown.  Strange enough, i am perfectly serene and happy.  I have genetics on my side.  Maintaining a youthful appearance, or staving off the aging process, is 50% up to your parents and 50% dictated by your lifestyle.  Dont get me wrong, I have done some very naughty things to my skin over the years.  I've also been fortunate enough to use top shelf skin care products since my mid-20's, thereby balancing out some of that damage.  This should offer hope to those who got the short end of the stick in the genetic area.

Prevention is vital and can easily be accomplished via excellent an skin care regime that contains anti-oxidants, hyaluronic acid, mild aha's and good barrier protection with spf. Once the prevention phase passes you by, usually around the late 30's to early 40's, you will want to transition to corrective products that help support the skin structure and function.  When you really think about every one you know in their early 40's, you get a very diverse picture of people. 

Why do some people look 60 when they have only racked up 40 years worth of miles and others look much much younger than their age?  have a look at their gene pool and their skin care products.  My mom will be happy to tell you the story about the day she came to pick me up from high school and they asked for her id because they though she was my sister trying to get me out of classes for the day.  you can also ask her what, at 58 and extensive exposure to the sun for most of them, products she is using to make her skin glow like it does.

GIVEAWAY

I, in great appreciation of the fact that i dont look or feel 40, wanted to share my fortune with YOU!  Just go on over to my Facebook profile, become my friend and wish me a happy birthday. If you could also "like" Natural Skin Shop's Fanpage that would be GREAT! I will pick 40 of my Facebook Friends to give some of my most favorite Natural Skin Shop products to and will announce who won on next week's Ginger's Tips & Tricks blog post.

How to Care For Sensitive Skin

           Every Wednesday is ask your question day on Facebook. We pick one question and answer it with a video,and the winner receives a $25 gift certificate to Natural Skin Shop. Last week Kimberly Flickinger asked:   
What is the best skincare regimen for sensitive skin and what is a good product to use? 

This video is about caring for sensitive skin. Natural Skin Shop has great Green Tea regime that will defend, repair and sooth sensitive skin.

This regime includes: 1) Green Tea Cleanser 2) Green Tea Antioxidant Toner 3) Green Tea Serum 4) Green Tea Moisturizer with SPF 30 .

 Visit www.naturalskinshop.com to find all these great products and more!

Glycolic Acid Peels: Picking The Right Strength IV

We have written post about Glycolic Acid Peel Strengths 20%, 30%, 40% so now we will discus the medium strength 50% Glycolic Acid Peel.

This medium strength peel is perfect for the person whose skin can tolerate a stronger Glycolic acid peel, is mature, sun-damaged and has an uneven skin tone.  The Glycolic 50% Peel is an intermediate strength AHA peel.

Acid is a standard peel solution and is recommended for those who have sun damaged skin (i.e. a few sun spots and wrinlkes from years of sun worship) or are over 45 years old.  A tip that really works well, if you're unsure if you qualify for Glycolic 50% you can still use it but with the right skin peeling technique. 

Try the Glycolic Peel Kit and use the daily exfoliator everyday for 2 weeks to prep your skin and improve your tolerance to a glycolic acid peel - this alone will give you great results, especially when using the Hyaluronic Moisturizer daily.  Now when applying the glycolic peel for a very short time - less than one minute - and then observing over the next few days your skin's reaction, the appropriateness of the skin peel and how long to apply it will be much clearer to you. 

A very mild reaction will indicate you moderately extend the application time the next time you perform a peel. Little reaction indicates you have some tolerance and you can apply the Glycoclic peel for longer. This peeling method will help your skin to not be overly irritated from what may be too strong a peel solution for you to apply for extended periods.

 

If you are interested in learning more about chemical peels visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm EST.

Skin Care Tips & Tricks By Ginger

                                         

Tip #1 USE COOL WATER!

Be sure to mind the temperature of the water you use on your skin, especially the face. Hot water breaks down proteins and connective tissue which give your skin a youthful appearance, strips away your protective oils and proteins making you more susceptible to damage, and promotes transdermal and intracellular water loss (responsible for dehydrated skin and accelerated aging in cells). Keep it cool, or at least tepid.

TIP# 2 DON'T PUT YOUR HAND IN THE JAR!

Funny, no one every shows you how to properly USE a cream but they will tell you all day long about why you should buy it. Here is what I have learned over the years: If your moisturizer is in a jar, use a Q-tip to dispense the product into your hand. This serves 2 purposes - what fits on the end of the Q-tips should be enough product to do the job is you are using a quality product AND it's more hygienic. Sticking your finger into a jar of cream will cause the product to become contaminated with oils, debris, skin cells and anything else that might be on your finger.

Trick #1 PROPERLY APPLYING FACE CREAM

Ok, so now it's in your hand.....the best application method is to spread the product evenly across your palms and fingers then gently lay your hands on your face letting the skin take away what it needs. Repeat the process until you have covered all areas.

Trick #2 NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF RUBBING

Rubbing your product onto your skin not only helps Father Time but forces the ingredients into the skin. "But what about the stimulating effects of rubbing?" Well, the slight suction action that happens when you lay your product laden hands on your face also stimulates circulation, but in a productive fashion. So remember, DON'T rub in your lotion.

If you are interested in learning more about skincare visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm EST.

How to Reduce Acne Scar Appearance

We have noticed there's been a lot of questions about how to get rid of acne scars.While there isn't one quick fix to completely eradicate the scars there are some great skin care steps you can take to reduce the appearance of acne scars.

TCA peels treat acne and acne scars and is a great start. Start with a light strength peel, TCA 10%. The TCA peels will give you a much deeper peel than an AHA, thus effectively targeting acne scars.

You can also control the depth of TCA peels by the number of layers you apply. With the 10% peel, we suggest to use no more than 2-3 layers. Applying multiple layers results in a deeper exfoliation and enhances skin rejuvenation. The downtime can last a few days to a few weeks but the results are definitely worth the wait!

Interested in learning more about reducing acne scars visit http://www.naturalskinshop.com/ or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm EST.

Hyperpigmentation Solutions

Hyperpigmentation is one of the biggest skin concerns but there are some great solutions to this common problem.
 

Natural Skin Shop has many peels to choose from, all of them help with hyperpigmentation.  However, the brightening peels (AHA Kojic) are great because they contain a combination of Alpha Hydroxy Glycolic, Lactic and Pyruvic Acids together with Kojic acid, Bearberry and Licorice extracts to inhibit skin discoloration and melanin production and slow the darkening of the cells.
 

There are also two very important accessory products to boost the results of these peels, Max Strength Alpha Arbutin Serum and Skin Lighten Activator. Both contain the hydroquinone alternative alpha arbutin, which will keep your new healthy skin light and bright following the peels. 

Interested in learning more about hyperpigmentation visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm  EST.

Skincare Regimen: Why Wash Your Face 2x A Day

Lately we have seen several questions asking why its so important to wash your face both in the morning and at night. In hopes of helping people improve their skin and in turn their health we wanted to share why we feel its essential to wash your face both in the morning and at night.

WHY WASH AT NIGHT:

Washing your face at night is important for several reasons. First, if you wear makeup its imperative you wash it off and water alone won't do the trick. Leaving makeup on over night will result in clogged pores which leads to the dreaded ACNE. And, if you don't want your face to age quickly you don't want to leave your makeup on over night.  Keeping eye makeup on while you sleep can even lead to eye infections and conjunctivitis.  The second reason to wash your face at night, you want a fresh canvas for your nighttime moisturizer.

WHY WASH IN THE MORNING

When you are sleeping your skin repairs and sheds dead skin cells.  As your skin regenerates free radicals are created.  When you wake up and before you use toners, serums, moisturizers and apply make up you want to wash off all that dead skin. Washing your face in the morning will help you start the day off with the healthiest skin possible.

If you are looking for great cleanser we suggest using a Green Tea cleanser which is gentle and does a great job at keeping your skin fresh and clean. You should use an exfoliator at least one day a week to get off that dry stubborn skin keeping your face fresh.

Interested in learning more about skincare visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm  EST.

Enlarged Pores No More!

Enlarged pores are not attractive but how do you get rid of them? The first step, understand why your pores have become enlarged.  Dirt, oil and dead skin cells trapped inside your pores cause them to look enlarged. This means you need to find a way to get all that unwanted dirt, oil and dead skin out of your pores and then find the perfect way to keep it out.

An AHA/BHA peel performed every 2-3 weeks can go deep into the pores and remove impurities to minimize the appearance of your pores. Use a daily glycolic or salicylic exfoliator can help keep those pores clean between peels!

Keeping your skin super hydrated helps too. Once a pore is dilated, you can't shrink it back but you can diminish the appearance. A hyaluronic serum will boost the epidermal water content thus "plumping" the skin up and making them look smaller. Consistent dehydration will cause further dilation, making them bigger....hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!

If you are interested in learning more about skincare visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm  EST.

Men Get Ingrown Hairs Too

Calling all men! Relief from ingrown facial hairs. ( Calling all ladies! How to get your guy to take care of his skin.)

I recently posted a story about helping my husband end his battle with ingrown facial hair and found out that many other women have similar stories. Like a lot of men, my husband’s ingrown facial hairs get red, infected, and often leaves dark spots on his skin once they are gone. I thought that once I introduced him to facial scrubs the problem would be solved but I soon found that not only was it difficult to get him to use it, but he was also not using it properly. It was definitely time for his first facial peel.


I was expecting to be greeted by strong resistance but he actually loved it! I had to practically force him to rinse it off. His response—“Oh, this is good!” He followed this by using my night cream (Mizu Hydrate Fight Cream)and he was in heaven. Now my rough and tough, manly man husband is using chemical peels and night cream and today I spoke to a client who had literally chased her husband around the house, TCA peel in hand, until he finally let her put it on his face. The result? He immediately told her to call me and order one for him and reminded her again first thing the next morning.


There are easy steps that guys can take to prevent and treat ingrown hairs and the dark spots left behind.

1. Use a microdermabrasion scrub BEFORE shaving to get the closest shave possible. You can continue to use this 2-3 times a week to keep that top layer of dead skin off that the ingrown hairs are getting caught in.
2. If this doesn’t solve the problem then a daily salicylic or glycolic exfoliant and/or a bi-weekly peel should do the trick, don’t worry guys—it’s as easy as applying them to your face and then rinsing them off. I recommend the AHA Kojic peel/exfoliant because it will exfoliate the skin and help fade the dark spots. 
3. Guys will also love the Green Tea SPF 30+ Moisturizer to use daily. It’s very light weight, has a matte finish, and gives them the antioxidants and sun protection that their skin needs (and don’t worry, it won’t make you smell like a girl).

Kristen is a licensed esthetician and has been working in the beauty industry for over 9 years. Through many years of experience and continuous training she has acquired extensive knowledge in the skin care field. She loves educating her clients and helping people look and feel their best!

Dry Itchy Skin? We Can Help!

Every Wednesday we ask our Facebook Fans to write their skincare questions on our wall. We are sure to answer all the questions but we pick several to feature on our YouTube Channel. For those questions we answer on YouTube we give the person who asked the question a $25 Gift Certificate To Natural Skin Shop. Here is our very first question and answer and its about Dry Itchy Skin

Tips & Tricks By Ginger: “I have oily skin and need an oil free moisturizer”

“I have oily skin and need an oil free moisturizer”

I hear this same complaint day after day.  Reading the ingredient labels for oily skin treatment products sends me right through the roof.  Not many mass consumers understand their oily skin and why it behaves the way it does.  It’s understandable because truly oily skins think about nothing else besides how to stop the flow of sebum.  And the cosmetic industry only complicates the problem….spending billions of dollars on advertising their “latest and greatest” acne/oil control formula and zero on educating their customers.

I always use the analogy of an orange.  Think of the last time you bought a fresh orange….its plump, ripe, and ready to be eaten.  Now think back….have you ever had an orange that has kind of hung around for way too long.  It doesn’t look juicy and inviting anymore…its shriveled and you can actually see the pores of the orange skin.  This is exactly the same thing that happens when human skin becomes dehydrated. 

The epidermis functions best when the hydro-lipid barrier is in balance.  This means your skin is fully hydrated and maintains its normal sebum output.  If water level drops, oil production can become amplified causing some “normal to combination” skin to believe they are oily.  Now don’t get me wrong, there are people with oily skin…they would actually become even OILIER.  So what’s the answer?

First, avoid products that contain heavy concentrations of alcohol.  This ingredient can facilitate dehydration – exactly what you don’t need.  Most commercially produced acne/oily skin products have very high alcohol content because it’s a cheap ingredient and will make the skin “feel” less oily.  Its best to concentrate on bulking up the epidermal water content and use products to treat and address without further “harming” the skin.

Oil is good for the skin.  Period.  There are different oils for different skin types of course, and some oil is NOT GOOD for skin, however, oily skin should not avoid oil all together.

Here are some tips and tricks to help put your skin back into balance and make shopping for skin care easier:

Topically applied HYALURONIC ACID will help restore water content, thus slowing sebum production – MIZU HYDRATE SERUM PURE is a great choice or MIZU HYDRATE SERUM CLEAR if you have congested and blocked pores.

A non-alcohol toner that contains a small amount of salicylic acid will help keep your skin fresh and clean – PEEL RX ALPHA BETA TONER works well.  If your skin is excessively oily, SALICYLIC 2% can be used in the am in place of the Toner and for spot treatment when you feel a pimple coming on.

Drink lots of water and avoid smoking, caffeine, hot liquids, spicy food- I know this sounds like something your mom would told you when you were a teenager, but its all true.  Caffeine dehydrates, smoking decreases the blood oxygen levels, hot liquids and spicy food may cause your pores to dilate and promotes pimples.

Next week I will provide some helpful hints when it comes to reading your product labels to further arm you against oily skin! In the meantime if you have any questions please check out Natural Skin Shop where you can speak directly with a skin care specialist.

Glycolic Acid Peels: Picking The Right Strength III

This Glycolic Acid Peel post is about the third strongest strength of peel, 40%.  If you are a first time Glycolic Acid Peel user or you have sensitive skin please read through the posts about 20% and 30% peels.

The 40% Glycolic Acid Peels are for people who desire dramatic results. Generally for women between 30-35. This stronger peel results in cellular rejuvenation with minimal downtime, flaking and peeling. Rather than tell you why we think this product is great we thought you should hear from someone who has used it:

"I am so happy with this product. I have had problems with oily skin, acne and large pores. I noticed a difference after 2 days using the exfoliator. My skin is less oily, my blemishes are gone, it has changed the texture of my skin and my skin is a lot more smoother. I was paying $85-$100 for glycolic peels at the salon every two weeks. Now, I don"t have to pay any more because with this product I am seeing more dramatic results. I would definitely recommend this product." ~Paloma 4/13/10

Of course we recommend you use the Glycolic Peel Kit rather than the peel alone because of the many benefits. The peel kits come with a Peel Solution, nourishing Hyaluronic Moisturizer and Glycolic daily exfoliator to improve the overall results in the days after the peel. 

If you are interested in learning more about glycolic acid peels visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm  EST.

 

Blackheads: How To Prevent & Clear Up

Every Wednesday we ask our Facebook Fans to write their skincare questions on our wall. We are sure to answer all the questions but we pick several to feature on our YouTube Channel. For those questions we answer on YouTube we give the person who asked the question a $25 Gift Certificate To Natural Skin Shop. Here is our very first question and answer and its about blackheads.

Botox Alternative - Ultrox

Many people consider getting Botox treatment but either don't want to pay the big bucks or are nervous about having a needle stuck in their face! Dramatic results can be achieved without surgery or painful needles. Ultrox has been clinically tested and has been proven to provide noticeable improvement to wrinkles and fine lines.

How it Works

 
Ultrox relaxes your facial muscles, and nourishes and moisturizes your skin cells - making your skin look younger and healthier, giving results you can really see and that others will definitely notice!

Combines a complex of oligopeptides obtained by biotransformation of native proteins from the seeds of Hibiscus esculentus L. (okra) with Acetyl Hexapeptide-3 and Hyaluronic Acid.

Ultrox actually goes further than the other "Botox®Alternatives", as its efficacy against mechanical parameters of aging (muscle contractions) is complemented by a biological one (nourishes & moisturizes), offering the only non-surgical comprehensive anti-wrinkle approach to skin care and anti-aging. See the before and after results of Hexapetide-3 and Hibiscus Extract.

Ultrox in Depth

 

Dramatic results can be achieved without surgery or painful needles. Ultrox has been clinically tested and we have seen the results in person.  The combination of the latest wrinkle reducing ingredients guarantees excellent results for all skin types and ages. 

Similar products claim to be the Botox alternative but they all seem to fall short of providing complete anti-aging, wrinkle reducing treatment. Ultrox relaxes your facial muscles, nourishes your skin cells and moisturizes, making your skin look younger and healthier.

Refinex in Depth

 

The snake venom ingredient in REFinex is a new anti-wrinkle active compound based on a synthetic tripeptide that mimics the effect of Waglerin 1, a peptide that is found in the venom of the Temple Viper, Tropidolaemus Wagleri.

Our ingredient supplier has developed, over the past 30 years, a unique approach for the breeding and housing of venomous snakes and particularly the Brazilian Lance Adder Bothrops moojeni whose venom is used for therapeutic (anticoagulants, haemostatics) and diagnostic products.

Currently, some 10 000 specimens of this snake species are bred and housed at their lab, making them the largest snake breeder and keeper in the world. The long experience of our chemical supplier in snake venom research has made possible the investigation of venom’ peptides for cosmetic applications.

If you are interested in learning more about Ultrox visit www.naturalskinshop.com or contact one of our helpful skin experts on Facebook (Kim or Kristen) or call toll free 888.514.5126 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm  EST.