Who doesn’t want
brighter more glowing skin? Sun damage, freckles, skin tone irregularities; we want
all these things to just go away so we can have healthy, smooth and great
looking skin. On the bright side (literally), there are natural ingredients
that will help accomplish this goal.
Some of the newest
ingredients in skin care formulations are active plant cells, also called plant
stem cells. These are plant cells that have been encouraged to do what they
naturally do, only in an amplified manner. For example, “Bright Light” Madonna Lily has been shown to inhibit melanogenesis (the production of melanin that
causes tanning, freckles or brown spots). This inherent melanin-inhibiting
characteristic has been magnified in the plant stem cell when compared to the
original plant.
Alpha-Arbutin, often
derived from Bearberry, also disrupts the production of melanin.
Melanogenesis is a long and complicated pathway so each of these active
ingredients works on a specific part of the pathway. Therefore, combining these
skin lightening ingredients together is more effective. Niacinamide (Vitamin
B3) has been shown to be a potent melanin inhibitor and also helps support
collagen health for smoother skin. Another added benefit of these ingredients
is that they inhibit melanin without the dangers of hydroquinone or other
bleaching agents.
derma e®
has taken these key actives and combined them with Vitamin C that is essential
for collagen and elastin tissue regrowth and repair, and long known for its
ability to combat hyper-pigmentation issues, as well as being an antioxidant in
its own right. Green Tea, also a great antioxidant, was shown in a study in
Japan to have significant lightening properties. Green Tea has also been shown
to inhibit UVA and UVB radiation damage.
derma e®
has combined effective amounts of these hard working ingredients into our new Evenly
Radiant® product line. These key ingredients are
available in a rich moisturizing Night Crème, Day Crème with SPF 15,
gentle Cleanser, restorative Toner, oil free Serum, Overnight Peel with Alpha
Hydroxy Acids, and finally our Dark Circle Eye Crème.
This Evenly Radiant® Dark Circle Eye Crème deserves further explanation. The dark circles around our
eyes are due to stagnation of blood and fluids in this area (root cause is of
course internal –allergies play a big part, as does adrenal insufficiency – and
a huge issue that very few recognize is our stress-filled lifestyles). So, to
effectively resolve this condition we need to use blood moving herbs. The
Evenly Radiant® Eye Crème, in addition to the skin-brightening
ingredients above, also has clinical levels of Peach Kernal Extract, Yarrow,
Pycnogenol®, Arnica and the hugely anti-inflammatory ingredient
Canadian Willowherb™. Zinc oxide is also added to give you an immediate
lightening of this delicate orbital area and then the hard working herbs will
help to resolve the underlying issue over 4-6 weeks.
Of course, I would
love for you to resolve the issues that cause the dark circles in the first
place. This would involve an intense supplementation program, stress reduction
commitment and other lifestyle changes. Again, we have to remember that the
skin is just an outward expression of our inner health and it is very difficult
to have great looking skin without being healthy on the inside too.
Yours in health,
Dr. Linda Miles,
D.O.M.