Text Posted and Edited by J. Ecochard
Pictures Courtesy of Mama Mio and La Roche-Posay
Crave Authenticity?
Join the hordes that do…hence the ratings explosion for reality shows...and blogs with more clout than venerable print dinosaurs.
Even users (readers) choices are awarded under questionable parameters. After all, aren’t some of the winners the biggest advertisers?
Which is why trolling the trade shows and attending scientific conferences…can be a great way to discover what beauty products really work. Just scope out a cluster of make-up artists, (no obvious financial reward earned), zeroing in on a certain moisturizer like heat seeking missiles. Chances are, the stuff delivers.
On the scientific front, it can get a bit complicated. It pays to follow the brains.
One sharp MD with a thorough understanding of what ingredients get the mission accomplished, is NYC based Dr. Neil Sadick. An engaging dermatologist with decades of practice, Dr. Sadick is optimistic about the safer, “cocktail approach” of soon to be available “at home technologies” and in-office, “non-invasive…true science” rejuvenation procedures and products for the face and “off-face” areas. He’s particularly enthused by new advanced lasers that when wielded- employ radio frequency energy, low energy ultrasounds, broadband infra red lights and/or electrical fields with minimal downtime. Notes Dr Sadick, the lasers will be able to “refine skin tightening…with marked improvement in a non-surgical manner.” Newer at home devices geared towards alleviating acne and cellulite, (with FDA approval no less) should also be coming to the retail market too.
Plus, in the next 12 months, “nanocyte” particle size of key ingredients in certain over the counter creams/serums- will better penetrate the dermis-and produce noticeable gains in skin’s appearance etc. (Though prescribed retinoids are still the gold standard).
So, be prepared to be somewhat bewildered if minimizing wrinkles, cellulite and age related redness and brown spots…is part of your game plan.
Somewhat easier to grasp, is the basic concept of garbage in-garbage out, meaning the medical community’s embrace of the effectiveness of high dose anti-oxidants (grape seed, green tea and olive extract) found in Dr. Aaron Tabor’s convenient Daily Supplement packages… and broad-spectrum sunblocks like La Roche Posay Anthelios’ line for positive results.
One beauty seceret that’s already performing as advertised for British new moms-is the under the radar Mamma Mio collection. Now available worldwide, the Emergency Repair Kit with a Tummy Toner and Stretch Mark Minimiser magically lessens stretch marks like a David Copperfield act for stretched out skin…without pricey laser treatments (or an over bloated Las Vegas jaunt).
And though daily doses of vitamin supplements Biotin and Silica seem to markedly improve the growth and thickness of one’s hair in a few weeks…instantly visible results are visible after only one at home treatment of Curlisto Systems’ Deep Therapy Masque. Plus Curlisto is easily one of the of the best complete product lines for dry-prone curly hair no matter the ethnic group. Its hydrating, anti-frizz miracle workers Structura Lotion and Glow & Shine -both chock full of protein and botanical ingredients, calms/conditions the hair without the crunch -or damaging alcohol- of other pricier lines.
Speaking of hair... eyelash extensions... which were fun for like a moment...are sure to lose favor to lash conditioners Jan Marini Skin Research’s Age Intervention Eyelash and Revitalash. Both easy to swipe treatments stimulate lashes (for reasons not fathomed) to grow…and grow after a 3-4 weeks of nightly application.