The mission of SkinCeuticals is to improve skin health. Dedicated to this purpose, one simple promise is made: provide advanced skin care backed by science.
SkinCeuticals provides complete skin care solutions through skin and medical professionals only. Make an appointment for a skincare consultation at Nuala Woulfe Salon & Serenity Day Spa to learn what products will work best for you.

Philosophy: Prevent, Protect, Correct

To maintain and improve skin health, an effective skin care regimen must contain three fundamental aims: prevent future damage, protect healthy skin, and correct previous damage. At SkinCeuticals, achieving results means more than restoring youthful, radiant skin – it means preventing serious skin conditions, like skin cancer.

The Science

The goal of SkinCeuticals is to provide you with advanced skincare backed by scientific evidence. When it comes to the scientific proof behind skincare technology, SkinCeuticals sets the standard in the cosmeceutical industry. We devote countless resources toward research at major medical institutions to support the technology behind our products. Our active ingredients are pharmaceutical grade, and the studies performed on our core products are peer reviewed.

Rosacea

What is Rosacea?

Rosacea is a chronic inflammation of the skin on the face, which affects men and women between the ages of 30 and 50. Its exact cause is unknown, but many people who present with it often have a history of reddened skin and acne or pimples.

What are the symptoms?

1. Rosacea usually occurs over the middle of the face. It gives rise to a flushed appearance across           the middle of the face, which may even extend to the lower forehead and chin.
2. Rosacea causes a flushed appearance across the middle of the face.
3. Inflamed acne-like bumps on the face. Despite the fact that they may look unsightly these bumps         are usually superficial, although they can be deep and painful in a minority of people.
4. Swelling of the skin on the cheeks and nose. This is caused either by a thickening of the oil                 glands under the surface of the skin or by swelling of the tiny blood vessels on the face.
5. There is a belief that people who have cradle cap as a baby are more prone to acne as a Teen and          Rosacea as an Adult.

How is it diagnosed?

The condition is diagnosed by simple inspection of the skin. Blood tests may sometimes be taken to determine if any underlying condition may be present.

How is it treated?

Rosacea can be treated in a number of different ways. Some Clients may benefit from steroid or sulphur-based creams, which can be applied directly to the skin. Others may need oral antibiotics.

Can it be avoided?
Rosacea cannot be prevented. However, there are known to be certain trigger factors, which may make the condition worse. These should be avoided as much as possible.
• Exposure to strong heat and sunlight, Saunas and Steam room.
• Hot spicy foods.
• Alcohol.
• Anxiety and stress.


Are there long-term effects?

The main long-term effect of rosacea is facial scarring. This is more common among men than women as they seem to be more prone to develop thickened tissue in the area of the nose. The scarring can lead to loss of self-esteem and self-consciousness about one's physical appearance. Laser therapy with a skilled technician can be very helpful in such cases to treat the redness associated with Rosacea.

All visible signs of rosacea may clear up with medication, but the general redness of the skin and the tendency to sudden flushing may be a permanent feature. Rosacea is not contagious.
LED Light therapy can be beneficial – it reduces the inflammation and kills the bacteria.

Skincare such as redness Redness Neutraliser, Phyto corrective gel and mask from Skinceutical all help to reduce the redness and inflammation.

Ingredients to look for in skincare

Antioxidants

Your skin's knights in shining armour: antioxidants, including vitamins C and E. They act as a powerful defence against damaging free radicals (oxidants) caused by pollution, smoke, ultraviolet light, toxins and other environmental factors. Unchecked, free radicals harm the skin and lead to visible signs of ageing. You will find antioxidants in everything from cleansers to serums to daily moisturisers. Consuming antioxidant-heavy foods and beverages, like green tea and vitamin-C-rich produce such as oranges and red peppers, may also have an age- delaying effect.
Skinceutical Resveratrol B E  - night time antioxidant and Day time antioxidant day time serums.

Lipids.

In skin care, the term refers to the good-for-your-skin fats that are found naturally in our skin and help keep moisture from escaping. The ones to look for: Linoleic acid,vitamin E  and ceramides, which are in many creams and lotions. They help replenish and reinforce the skin's protective barrier to maintain moisture balance.

Peptides

Peptides are amino acids which penetrate the skin to address common skin-care concerns, including wrinkles, from the inside out. They are extremely effective as they  work by stimulating the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, two natural components of skin that people lose as they age. Because collagen and hyaluronic acid work to support the skin structure, their loss results in wrinkles and sagging skin.Eminence Artic Berry cream contains -Peptide Illuminating Complex: antioxidant-rich mix of hibiscus seed botanical peptides, gardenia stem cells and yellow plum extract

Natural Oils

Oils are hot for a reason. Jojoba, avocado, calendula, prickly pear, argan and grape seed extracts help stave off drying and provide skin with rich emollience without clogging pores. In cleansers, these natural oils help break down makeup and remove impurities.

Butters

Shea and avocado butters are extremely gentle and soothing for skin. They provide maximum moisture and prevent dryness.

Caffeine

Caffeine is an anti-inflammatory that soothes and comforts troubled skin. When found in skin-care products with brightening benefits, caffeine aids in minimising discoloration. In eye creams, it reduces the appearance of dark circles improve circulation reducing puffiness and fine lines. Skinceutical AOX eye gel.

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B5 softens and conditions your skin so it's primed for the next treatment step. Applying a product with the vitamin (found in certain gels and moisturisers) on your face not only increases hydration but also improves softness and elasticity, helping to rehab dry, rough skin.

Antioxidant science

Skin protection from the inside + outside correction

Properly formulated topical antioxidants have been shown to provide internal protection from skin-damaging free radicals. Additionally some have a corrective action such as collagen synthesis and reduced hyper pigmentation resulting in a comprehensive anti-aging effect.

But what are antioxidants, how do they work, and what other benefits do these active molecules have for the skin?

What is an antioxidant?

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules.
Oxidation is a type of damage that occurs when molecules lose electrons. Five types of antioxidants found naturally in the body that protect against cellular damage are: glutathione, ubiquinone, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), and alpha lipoic acid. Antioxidants work by different mechanisms to stop or neutralise damage. Out of the five antioxidants found in the body only vitamins C and E have been proven to get into skin. Additionally, there are a few plant antioxidants known to work in skin.

What’s a free radical?

Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons, causing them to be unstable and highly chemically reactive.
These unstable molecules are generated by UV rays, infrared radiation, pollution, and lifestyle factors like alcohol and cigarette smoke. Inside the skin, free radicals damage cells, their DNA, and other vital cellular components. Over time, free radical damage leads to visible signs of accelerated skin aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, laxity, discoloration, and even skin cancer.

While sunscreen is the first line of defence and essential for protecting skin’s surface from the damaging effects of UVA and UVB rays, sunscreen filters only protect skin from up to 55% of free radicals*. Topical antioxidants work in skin to neutralize free radicals and protect against UV damage. Incorporating a topical antioxidant and sunscreen into a daily skincare regimen provides comprehensive protection from environmental damage.

*Haywood, R., et al, J Invest Dermatol 2006;121:862-868

Skinceuticals:

The antioxidant authority

In 1997, SkinCeuticals changed the face of skincare with the introduction of Serum 10 and Serum 15, the company’s first stabilized, pure L-ascorbic acid topical antioxidants
SkinCeuticals founding scientist Dr. Sheldon Pinnell conducted research about antioxidant formulation and discovered these factors, now known as the Duke Antioxidant patent. SkinCeuticals is the only brand to formulate antioxidants according to these standards.

The skinceuticals difference

A topical vitamin C antioxidant must penetrate skin to be effective. This is dependent on three factors: The form of vitamin C used the concentration, and the pH of the solution.
In the years since the patent, each subsequent antioxidant generation has been subjected to rigorous clinical studies—and the results are clear: SkinCeuticals topical antioxidants neutralise free radicals caused by solar radiation and other environmental factors for inside protection, while synthesising collagen production for outside correction.

MEDICAL GRADE SKIN CARE BACKED BY SCIENCE

Skinceuticals MEDICAL GRADE SKIN CARE BACKED BY SCIENCE

All of the products are a part of a medically supervised skin care regimen managed by your skin care professional who can determine which treatment regimen is best for you based on your skin condition, previous procedures, and lifestyle for optimal results. SkinCeuticals® bases its philosophy to maintain and improve skin health, on three fundamental elements — prevent, protect, and correct. The SkinCeuticals® line of advanced skincare products is designed to prevent future damage, protect healthy skin, and correct previous damage. They devote countless resources toward research at major medical institutions to support the technology behind their products. The active ingredients are pharmaceutical grade, and the studies performed on the core products are peer reviewed.

SkinCeuticals – Prevention, Protection and Correction

To maintain and improve skin health, an effective skincare regimen must contain three fundamental elements – prevention, protection, and correction.  SkinCeutical products are built around these principles. This advanced skincare line is designed to prevent future damage, protect healthy skin, and correct previous damage.  Achieving results means more than restoring youthful, radiant skin – it means preventing serious skin conditions, like skin cancer.

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Cleanse and Tone

Cleansers and toners are formulated to meet the exacting standards of skincare professionals.  SkinCeuticals cleansers and toners include a variety of active ingredients such as hydroxy acids, botanical extracts, and cleansing agents to lift impurities and oils, gently exfoliate dead skin cells, and balance PH levels.   They leave the skin feeling fresh and clean without increased dryness or oiliness.

Clarifying Cleanser
Specifically designed for acne-prone skin.  SkinCeuticals Clarifying Cleanser combines salicylic acid, an FDA approved acne treatment, with the exfoliating powers of glycolic and mandelic acids to unclog pores and help improve the appearance of damaged skin.  Along with powerful AHA and BHA ingredients, the cleanser also includes smoothly rounded microbeads to gently slough off dead skin cells and cellular debris.  Used in conjunction with SKinCeuticals Blemish Control Gel, this gentle cleaner treats existing whiteheads, blackheads, and other acne-related blemishes while helping to prevent future acne breakouts.

Simply Clean
This cleanser is ideal for combination or oily skin, this skin-refining gel cleanser combines an exfoliating hydroxy acid blend with botanical extracts to gently remove impurities, excess oils, and makeup.  Also contains botanical extracts of chamomile, comfrey, and aloe to help soothe and heal the skin.

Gentle Cleanser

This is a mild cream cleanser that removes impurities and excess oil without drying the skin.  Gentle enough to be used several times daily, this non-irritating cleanser conditions, soothes, and calms sensitive or traumatized skin.

Equalizing Toner
This toner is optimal for combination or oily skin.  It helps balance, refresh, and restore the skin’s protective pH mantle while removing residue.  Hydroxy acids help exfoliate dead skin cells while botanical extracts such as witch hazel, rosemary, aloe, and chamomile soften, soothe, and tone the skin.  This fragrance-free and oil-free toner contains anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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PREVENT

A comprehensive preventive program can help prevent environmental damage as well as the onset of more serious skin conditions, studies prove antioxidants effectively neutralize chemical reactions generated when skin is exposed to environmental assaults.  When used together, antioxidants and sunscreens provide optimal photo protection – preventing signs of premature aging, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting skin health.  SkinCeuticals has developed a full menu of super-antioxidant formulas for all skin types – designed to provide the most advanced protection from environmental damage.

C E Ferulic
This revolutionary combination antioxidant provides an unprecedented 8 times the skin’s natural protection against environmental damage.  No other technology has been shown to deliver comparable levels of antioxidant protection.  More protection means more youthful looking skin and better defense against signs of premature aging.

C E Ferulic, a scientific breakthrough, contains 15% pure L-ascorbic acid, 1% alpha tocopherol, and ferulic acid.  C E Ferulic provides maximum anti-aging results – better than anyone antioxidant alone.  It protects against free radical damage, while stimulating collagen synthesis to help prevent and diminish signs of premature aging.  Once C E Ferulic is absorbed, it can- not be washed o rubbed off, remaining protective for up to four days.

PHLORETIN CF – A NEW STANDARD IN ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY

Our bodies are very efficient at preventing and repairing damage to our skin.  However, after repeated exposure to chemical and physical environmental elements, our celluar defense mechanisms become overwhelmed and our skin is overloaded with reactive oxygen species (ROS) – activating multiple pathways of oxidative stress.  This can result in DNA mutations, preventing health cell regeneration and leading to signs of photo damage including fine lines, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, discoloration, and even skin cancer.

Phloretin CF represents a new class of preventive and corrective topical antioxidant treatment.  After five years of extensive research, SkinCeuticals developed this patent-pending breakthrough technology combining the newly-discovered, broad-range power of phloretin with vitamin C and ferulic acid in a biodiverse formulation to divide and conquer soruces of damage of every level.  Phloretin CF, a broad-spectrum treatment, protects against not only free radicals, but the range of other reactive molecules known to cause damage and DNA mutations among the integral cell types.  In addition, it corrects existing damage by stimulating the synthesis of essential proteins and fibers and accelerating cell turnover.  The result – a strengthened support structure on the inside and a more youthful, firm, radiant appearance on the outside!

·      Derived from the bark of fruit trees such as apple, grapefruit, and pear

·      Displays a wide range of bioactivities such as anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory

·      Accelerates cell renewal

·      Pigment inhibitor

·      Penetration enhancer

Serum 10 AOX+
Ideal for sensitive skin types or conditions, Serum 10 neutralizes free radicals, defends against environmental damage, and helps prevent signs of premature aging.  Now formulated with AOX+ advanced antioxidant technology, this lightweight, fast-absorbing serum combines ferulic acid with 10% pure vitamin C to enhance antioxidant performance.  Serum 10 uses Duke-patented vitamin C technology formulated at the precise pH and concentration shown to deliver effective amounts of L-ascorbic acid to the skin.

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CORRECT

Over time, regardless of lifestyle, skin begins to change.  Signs of aging may appear; fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and loss of elasticity become more visible.  These signs can be the result of collagen breakdown, slower cell turnover, and loss of moisture.  Damage is intensified by sun exposure, environmental elements, and smoking.  A strong preventive program is critical to prevent further damage from these assaults and help slow down the aging process.  Additionally, SkinCeuticals corrective products combine reparative, lightening, and exfoliating ingredients to help rehabilitate damaged skin, restoring a healthier and more youthful appearance.

Epidermal Repair
Epidermal Repair is specifically formulated for skin compromised by cosmetic procedures ranging from microdermabrasion to laser resurfacing, as well as skin sensitized by retinoid therapy or harsh environmental aggressors.  This therapeutic treatment combines beta glucan and centella asiatica to provide a protective veil for traumatized skin while facilitating the biological processes necessary to accelerate restoration of the skin’s barrier.  Epidermal Repair is clinically shown to greatly diminish redness and soothe irritated skin while the cosmetically elegant texture encourages daily use, especially during the critical healing period following rejuvenating procedures.

Blemish Control Gel
SkinCeuticals Blemish Control Gel is a lightweight acne medication that effectively treats existing acne blemishes and helps prevent future breakouts.  It contains salicylic acid, a proven acne-fighting ingredient, as well as other purifying ingredients.  Blemish Control Gel exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and helps ensure blemishes disappear quickly without leaving skin discolorations or causing irritation.  The addition of sodium hyaluronate alleviates excessive drying commonly caused by acne medications.

Retinol 0.5:  Retinol 0.5 contains .5% pure retinol and is enhanced with the latest stabilization and delivery technologies to provide maximum efficacy.  Studies show retinol helps with cell regeneration and builidng collagen to diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots from both photo- and intrinsic-aging.  Additionally, it helps minimize the appearance or pore size, while correcting blemishes and blotchiness associated with problematic skin. 

Face Cream
Specifically formulated to combat collagen breakdown and moisture loss in mature skin.  This light, rehabilitative cream provides powerful firming and replenishes moisture with emollients – perfect for skin depleted by the ravages of time.  Signs of aging in mature skin are the result of three factors – moisture loss, collagen breakdown, and free radical damage.  Face Cream contains targeted botanical ingredients and powerful antioxidants specifically formulated to counter these advanced skincare concerns.

Eye Balm
A synergistic combination of highly effective, yet gentle phytochemicals rehabilitates mature, aging skin around the delicate eye area.  This rich, corrective emollient treatment is specifically formulated to counter the three prime signs of ageing – moisture loss, collagen breakdown, and free radical damage .  A natural anti-inflammatory is added to reduce the appearance of under-eye puffiness, while a soothing agent derived from the chamomile plant calms irritated skin.

A.G.E. eye complex

Mature skin remedy to diminish dark circles, puffiness, and effects of glycation. The signs of intrinsic aging, caused by internal factors such as hormonal shifts and metabolic slowdown, are most evident in the delicate eye area. A.G.E. Eye Complex is a three-dimensional treatment that contains a unique combination of ingredients to dramatically improve the appearance of dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness caused by intrinsic aging.

·      Proxylane™ reduces wrinkles and crow's feet

·      Blueberry extract helps prevent future wrinkles and crow's feet

·      Complex of flavonoids and synergistic peptides reduces the appearance of dark circles and diminishes puffiness and under-eye bags

·      Optical diffusers improve radiance in tired, dull eyes

Eye Gel AOX+
Formulated for the delicate skin around the eye area, Eye Gel neutralizes free radicals, defends against environmental damage, and helps prevent signs of premature aging.  Now formulated with AOX+ advanced antioxidant technology, this gentle, fast-absorbing serum combines ferulic acid with 5% pure vitamin C to enhance antioxidant performance.  Eye Gel uses Duke-patented vitamin C technology formulated at the precise pH and concentration shown to deliver effective amounts of L-ascorbic acid to the skin.

Phyto Corrective Gel
Optimal for sensitive or problematic skin, this light oil-free gel contains botanical extracts with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to help soothe and calm irritated skin.  Phyto Corrective Gel also contains natural alternatives to hydroquinone and other chemical skin lighteners to help diminish the appearance of brown spots and promote a clear, fresh-looking complexion.

Clarifying Clay Masque
This non-drying masque combines kaolin and bentonite, the highest quality natural earth clays, to decongest pores and lift impurities.  Botanicals and minerals are added to help heal and calm the skin, while a 5% hydroxy acid blend gently exfoliates.  Weekly use leaves skin feeling healthy and purified.

MOISTURISE

SkinCeuticals moisturisers are carefully formulated with multi-functional ingredients that nourish, protect, and exfoliate as they hydrate and restore elasticity.  SkinCeutical moistursers are designed to maximise ingredient synergies and provide optimal benefits to the skin.

Hydrating B5 Gel
Enriched with vitamin B5, which is known to help with tissue repair, Hydrating B5 Gel replenishes nutrients the skin needs to feel smooth and appear younger.  This moisture-enhancing gel contains hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural hydrator, to bind moisture to the skin.  Hydrating B5 Gel is recommended for use with vitamin C treatments and will help maximize the benefits of your daily moisturiser.

Hydrating B5 Masque
This highly concentrated masque infuses dehydrated and stressed skin with optimal amounts of hyaluronic acid and vitamn B5 to replensih depleted moisture levels.  Enhanced with a unique complex containing constituents of the skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF), this weekly hydration treatment re-establishes the water balance critical for maintaining skin metabolic functions at optimal levels.  Hydrating B5 Masque plumps moisture-deprived skin to restore a healthy, youthful appearance.

Emollience
Formulated with an exclusive selection of natural extracts and oils, this rich and restorative moisturiser is perfect for use on dry or sensitive skin.  Three nutrient-rich Brazilian sea algae nourish and hydrate the skin, while oils of grape seed, rose hip, and macadamia restore and maintain moisture.  Emollience is ideal for high altitudes and cold or dry climates.

Face balm

Rich balm with triple action technology for extremely dry, ageing skin types.Formulated to help moisture loss in mature skin, this rich cream provides replenishing moisture with emollients, making it perfect for mature or lipid dry skin types.

Daily Moisture
This lightweight pore-minimizing moisturizer for normal or oily skin hydrates, nourishes, and helps reduce the appearance of pore size with an exclusive combination of natural extracts.  High levels of pure vitamin E heal and protect while brazilian sea algae deliver proteins, amino acids, and essential minerals to the skin.  Daily Moisture contains burnet, cinnamon, and ginger to help reduce pore size without leaving the skin feeling greasy.

CORRECT

A.G.E. interrupter

Mature skin treatment to help reverse erosion of elasticity and firmness caused by advanced glycation end products.One main cause of visible aging is glycation, which occurs when excess glucose molecules bind to collagen and elastin fibers and prompt the formation of advanced glycation end-products (A.G.E.s) that lead to severe skin wrinkling. A.G.E. Interrupter is a unique treatment formulated with 4% blueberry extract, 30% Proxylane™ and 0.2% phytosphingosine to help prevent the glycation process and correct severe signs of aging in mature skin.Blueberry extract helps slow down the process of advanced glycation end-product (A.G.E.) formation, preventing collagen and elastin fibers from becoming rigid.Proxylane™ stimulates GAG synthesis, restoring water and nutrients to the skin.Phytosphingosine helps protect the skin’s barrier to alleviate discomfort associated with dry, ageing skin.

Advanced pigment corrector

2013 Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award Winner! Daily multi-layer treatment to reduce stubborn discoloration and prevent reoccurrence.Advanced Pigment Corrector is clinically proven and tested on all ethnicities to help correct and prevent unwanted pigmentation. This powerful multi-layer treatment is a highly effective, safe, full-facial approach to reducing stubborn discolorations and preventing reoccurrence. In addition to its efficacy on the appearance of skin discolorations and dark spots, Advanced Pigment Corrector boosts skin tone evenness and radiance.

·      Fades stubborn discoloration

·      Enhances resistance to new pigment

·      Improves luminosity for renewed radiance

·      Ideal for all skin types

·      Paraben-free and non-comedogenic

Resveratrol B E

Antioxidant night concentrate to help repair and prevent accumulated damage. With age and ongoing aggression, skin accumulates excessive free radical damage and loses its efficiency to effectively repair at night. This compounded effect leads to accelerated signs of damage such of loss of radiance, elasticity, and density. This antioxidant night time concentrate with a maximised concentration of 1% pure, stable resveratrol, synergistically enhanced with 0.5% baicalin and 1% alpha tocopherol (vitamin E) boosts skin’s own antioxidant defence system to promote its natural nightly repair for improved radiance, elasticity, and density.

·        Neutralises age-accelerating internal free radicals.

·        Promotes skin's natural repair to diminish the visible signs of accumulated damage.

·        Strengthens functionality to resist new damage

PROTECT

SkinCeuticals sunscreens are formulated with combinations of highly effective ingredients to provide true broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection.  This advanced suncare line features mexoryl SX, the latest FDA-approved sun filter, and Z-Cote, transparent zinc oxide, to protect skin from damaging UVA rays proven to be responsible for signs of premature aging.  SkinCeuticals offers cosmetically elegant sunscreens for various skin types and lifestyles.

Dry Skin

Dry skin is very often an issue as the weather gets colder and the heating in your home and work will be blasting causing dehydration of the skin and hair.

But it does not have to be, in fact there is a lot you can do to prevent dry skin conditions.

Look for some of these ingredients in your products as they can make a difference in the way your skin looks and feels.

SkinCeuticals

Founded in 1997 by American scientist, Dr Sheldon Pinnell, SkinCeuticals is a pioneer in the advent of cosmeceuticals to the aesthetic industry around the world. Dedicated to maintaining skin health and fighting the major causes of skin ageing, SkinCeuticals makes one simple promise: to provide advanced professional skincare, backed by science.

The leading brand for antioxidants protecting skin against free radical damage, Dr Pinnell’s research team discovered the formulation of the original, stabilised topical vitamin C serum, with the exact specification for proven penetration into the skin. The strict constraints that ensure saturation into the skin revolve around the L’Ascorbic acid formulation being at the right pH level, stable and the optimum percentage for adequate penetration. These rules are now the defined parameters for the strict Duke University patent, for which all SkinCeuticals antioxidants conform.