SkinCeutical Age Defying Eye Care System.

Eye care.

Arguably, eyes are the most celebrated facial feature. However, this area often shows the first signs of ageing.


Why?
1.THINNER EPIDERMIS AND DERMIS compared to other facial skin
2. FEWER SEBACEOUS GLANDS, the area dehydrates more easily
3.MINIMAL SUB-DERMIS, the deepest layer of the skin
4.WE MAKE AS MANY AS 10,000 CO-ORDINATED EYE MOVEMENTS PER HOUR meaning that dynamic lines are inevitable


REGIMEN:
[AM] AOX+ Eye Gel: helps reinforce skin’s natural defence against free-radical damage and increases under-eye circulation.
[AM] Mineral Eye UV Defense SPF30: Mineral filters protect against UV damage. This nourishing formula provides an optimal base for make-up application.
[PM] A.G.E. Eye Complex: reduces the appearance of severe signs of intrinsic ageing around the eyes, such as fine lines, dark circles and puffiness.
·€174 /,15% DISCOUNT on buying the 3 products separately.

24 hour Antioxidant protection for your skin.

C E Ferulic

A daytime antioxidant serum delivers advanced environmental protection, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The addition of ferulic acid to 15% pure L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and 1% alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) doubles the protective power. 

Phloretin CF

A daytime antioxidant serum delivers advanced environmental protection, while diminishing the appearance of discoloration

 How to Use

In the morning after cleansing and toning, apply 4-5 drops to a dry face, neck and chest.

Resveratrol Night time Serum

Advanced Skincare for Night-time Use

SkinCeuticals offers potent, highly-concentrated night serums for all skin types and concerns. These targeted formulations feature advanced technologies that can optimize the skin's nightly sleep cycle, and improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, acne, and more.

RESVERATROL B E RESULTS

 CLINICAL RESULTS

In a 12-week clinical study, Resveratrol B E significantly improved radiance, firmness, elasticity, and density. Proven to increase skin density by 18.9%.

How Do Skinceuticals Peels Work?

The peel speeds up your natural skin’s healing process by stimulating the production of collagen and improving elastin fibres which give skin its youthful form and shape. It also revitalizes sensitive skin and helps improve the appearance of irritated or inflamed skin.
 In-Salon epidermal peels are a non-invasive way to immediately resurface and improve the health of skin with no downtime.

What Skin Conditions are Skinceuticals Peels used for:

Anyone who wants to combat the look of ageing, hyperpigmentation, or skin imperfections:

•Acne– Superficial chemical peels exfoliate the skin, allowing dead skin cells to be removed more effectively, excess oils on the skin are also removed. This action unblocks hair follicles and pores and reducing the appearance of pimples and improving skin texture that is damaged by acne.
•Reduce fine lines and wrinkles- especially under the eyes and around the mouth in sun damaged or ageing skin.
•Rough skin Texture- chemical peels can improve rough skin texture by increasing the amount of collagen in the upper layer of the skin.
•Lentigines (large freckles) which appear as dark spots on the skin, they are also called liver spots, or age spots- Large freckles can develop as a result of sun exposure and are present on sites which are exposed to excess sun such as face and arms and neck. A course of chemical peels can lighten large freckles and improve the appearance of sun damaged skin.
•Melasma- is a dark skin discoloration which appears as patches commonly found on the cheeks, nose, lips, upper lip, and forehead. It is common in women who are taking hormonal treatment in the form of contraceptives or Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and pregnant women. A course of chemical peels can lighten the appearance of dark discoloured skin caused by melasma.
•Hyperpigmentation- caused by excess skin pigment in the skin which can result in uneven skin tone. Chemical peels can lighten and even out the tone and appearance of the skin. The skinceuticals pigment balancing masque and peel maybe more effective for hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone.

Chemical Peels Cannot be Used for

•Superficial peels cannot eradicate deep lines and wrinkles, cure sagging skin due to sun damage or ageing
•Chemical peels should not be used in pregnant or breast feeding women.
•If you have active cold sores or warts on the face
•If you have any inflamed rashes, skin reactions or open wounds on the skin
•Sunburn, need to wait 4 weeks after excessive sun exposure before having a peel
•If you have excessively sensitive skin, including atopic eczema or dermatitis, inflammatory rosacea in the area to be treated
•If you have a history of severe allergy or known allergy to the components of the peel including allergy to aspirin
•If you have taken Roaccutane (a medical treatment for severe acne), within the past 12 months
•If you have been treated with radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the past 12 months
•If you have a history of keloid scarring

How Many Peels Do I Need?

Whilst you may see some very minor benefits after a single superficial peel. We recommend a course of six peels, one or two weeks apart (depending on your skin type and skin conditions). This will give the best results, as superficial peels are gentler the full benefits of the peels build up over a course of six treatments. After a course of six peels you can have a once monthly maintenance peel or wait for three months before embarking on another course of peels.

Six Weeks Prior to Peel:

Stop any products containing retinol eg. Retin-A, Renova, Differin (Adapalene 0.1%) Tazorac

Two Weeks Before Peel:

We advise you to book a pre peel consultation two weeks before your peel where an aesthetic professional will assess your skin and discuss your expectations of the treatment. They will explain the treatment. A patch test will be performed. A patch test is to check that you are not allergic to the peel. A small amount of the skinceuticals peel will be applied to your arm to check for any reactions. Allergy to peels is quite rare.

You will be advised to prepare the skin with three products for two weeks before the peel and to continue during and after the peel course. The three products are Retexturing Activator or Advanced pigment corrector, an antioxidant and a sunscreen. These products will improve the results of the peel and are especially important for those going on a course of peels.
•Retexturing Activator is a revolutionary resurfacing and replenishing serum, which exfoliates and hydrates. It activates the skin’s regeneration response, visibly diminishing surface lines and transforming skin’s fabric into a smoother, softer texture. Retexturing activator can be continued during and after your course of peels to further enhance the effect of your peel.
•Advanced pigment corrector is used instead of Retexturing Activator if you are having a chemical peel for excess pigmentation.  Advanced pigment corrector lightens and reduces existing skin pigment, improves overall skin tone, and protects skin from future discolorations. The formulation combines precise concentrations of kojic acid and emblica to improve uneven skin tone. Advanced pigment corrector inhibits the production of excess melanin, prevents excess melanin from travelling to the skin’s surface, and breaks up melanin clusters on the skin’s surface to diminish existing discoloration.
•Antioxidant serums such as CE Ferulic, Phloretin CF or Serum 10 provide advanced skin protection by neutralising environmental and sun skin damage. They help build collagen, and provide unmatched antioxidant protection.
•Sunscreens are essential and should be used in combination with an antioxidant to protect the skin from the ageing effects of ultraviolet sun damage. It is very important to use a sunscreen, a minimum of SPF 30, and to avoid sun exposure following a peel, and during the treatment period for up to four weeks. As the delicate post peel skin can be more easily sun damaged and this can lead to excessive skin pigmentation.

One Week Before Peel:

Avoid electrolysis, waxing, hair removal creams and laser hair removal for an entire week prior to your chemical peel.

24 Hours Before Your Peel:

Stop using any exfoliating products or products that may be drying or irritating including products containing alpha or beta hydroxyl acids or benzoyl peroxide (a treatment for acne). You will also be advised that on the day of your peel to cleanse your skin in the morning and not to apply makeup on the face other than eyes or lips.

The Peel Procedure

During the peel your skin will be cleansed and toned and the chemical peel will be applied to your skin using a gentle brush, swab or gauze and the peel will be left on the skin for between two and five minutes, during which time some patients may experience a mild tingling or a mild burning sensation. The procedure is not painful. After the peel a cool compresses may be applied to the skin. Your skin will be moisturised and an antioxidant and a sun screen will be applied to the skin.

Chemical Peel Aftercare

After your peel you may notice that the skin is more red than usual for two hours afterwards, you may also notice that the skin feels tight or dry and or you may experience some very mild flaky skin for a few days. Rarely you may experience crusting of the skin, swelling or a reactivation of cold sores. It is very important to use a sunscreen during the course of your treatment and for four weeks after to prevent uneven skin tone and excess pigmentation. Do not use any other skin products except those advised by your therapist.
•1. Do not pick any spots or peel off any flaky skin
•2. Do not use Alpha Hydroxy Acids or Beta-Hydroxy Acids on your skin for 24 hours
•3. It is imperative that you use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 and avoid direct sunlight for at least one month
•4. Patients with hypersensitivity to the sun should take extra precautions to guard against exposure immediately following the procedure, as they may be more sensitive following the peel.
•5. Please avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours.
•6. When washing your face do not scrub, use a gentle cleanser for sensitive skin.
•7. Apply a light moisturiser such as hydrating B5 as often as needed to relieve dryness and tightness
•8. Do not have any other facial treatment for at least one week after the peel

If you feel that you are having any problem, please call us, so that we may assist you.

We recommend the Following Skincare Regime to Continue Before a Chemical Peel started at least 2 weeks prior:

It is very important to use a sunscreen and antioxidant to protect the skin following a peel. We also recommend using either Retexturing Activator or Advanced pigment corrector to enhance the effectiveness of the peel as per the following skin care regime.

Morning Regime

1. Cleanser: Such as Gentle Cleanser.
 2. *Anitioxidant: Prevention: , such as CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF or Serum 10.
 3. Moisturiser: Such as Hydrating B5.
 4. *Corrective Gel: Retexturing Activator or Advanced pigment corrector
 5. **Sunscreen: Minimum SPF 30

Evening Regime

1. Cleanser: Such as Gentle Cleanser.
 2. *Corrective Gel: Retexturing Activator or Advanced pigment corrector
 3. Moisturiser: Such as Hydrating B5Gel.

 *Recommended
 **Essential

Suggested Home Care Regimens in between treatments and post-treatment:


OR

- Gentle Cleanser
 - Phyto Corrective Gel
 - Epidermal Repair
 - UV Defense SPF 30 / Sheer Physical SPF 50

48 Hours after treatment:
•CE Ferulic / Phloretin CF
•Retexturing Activator
•Advanced pigment corrector

2 weeks after final treatment:
•Retinol 0.5 or 1.0

Dark Circles

They say that your eyes are the windows to your soul. 

Why do some people suffer with dark circles and others do not?
• Poor blood flow- blood without any oxygen is a dark red-blue colour which can show through the thin delicate skin under the eyes as dark purple circles
• Hollowness- This makes the light fall in such as way that the area appears darker than it really is due to the shadowing

AOX Eye Gel & Mineral eye Defence SPF 50  

Skinceuticals AOX Eye Gel- If you’re looking for an eye cream for dark circles, this is a good option as it has a caffeine extract to improve micro circulation. This is for day time use, it contains Vitamin C  which has a skin lightening effect which is good for dark circles.

Be aware of eating fresh healthy wholesome foods and drink plenty of water and of course get enough sleep, if you’re burning the candle at both ends of course you’re going to have dark circles under your eyes.

Dark circles under the eyes.

Causes of dark circles under the eye.

It is often claimed that per orbital dark circles are caused by tiredness or working too hard or even just staying up late. While this can be true, the truth is that your genes play a huge role here. So what exactly is happening when you get dark circles under or around your eyes?

Simply put, periorbital dark circles are a result of the thin layer of skin below your eyes showing the blood vessels and the blood they contain more clearly than anywhere else on your body. (this skin around your eyelids, called periorbital skin, is on average about 0.5 mm thick compared to an average of about 2 mm thick on most of the rest of your body.)

Now, as you may or may not already know, the reason veins often look blue isn't because the blood inside them is blue; it's because your skin/subcutaneous tissue only lets blue/violet wavelengths of light pass through it. As a result, only blue light is reflected back and the veins look, well, bluish. (Veins often won't appear blue if a person has darker or lighter skin. Rather, the veins tend to appear green or brown. On the other hand, people with extremely light skin, such as albinos, will typically have veins that show up as dark purple or dark red, more closely resembling the actual colour of the blood running through the veins.) Sinus congestion will add to the puffiness.

It's the exact same concept with the skin below your eyes. Those dark bluish circles are (usually) just the result of light being reflected back off of the blood vessels sitting just below the surface of that incredibly thin patch of skin. This is the same reason facial bruises are more prominent below or around the eyes; the thin skin just shows the blood from the ruptured blood vessels a little bit more clearly.

Again, as you may or may not know, as we age, our skin loses its elasticity and ability to regenerate and as a result, it becomes thinner. This is why more often than not, elderly people will have rather prominent periorbital dark circles regardless of how much they sleep. As with those who are genetically predisposed to having thinner skin below the eyes, it's just biology.

Another thing that can cause dark circles beneath the eyes is something known as periorbital hyper-pigmentation, which is basically a condition that results in more melanin being produced by the skin below the eyes, resulting in it appearing to be a darker colour. This is mostly a condition that affects (or is at least more noticeable in) darker skinned people.