Product review: TheraVine™ Face Muscle Relaxant Ampoules

AGB Salon reviews are written by a trained beautician with first-hand experience with the product as well as interactive feed-back from clients for more than 13 years.

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Presentation: 60 ampoules

Product description:
This age-defying, satiny smooth serum contained in an ampoule targets the formation of lines and wrinkles caused by skin folding due to the contraction of facial muscles as well as natural ageing. It contains a clinically proven active, Argireline®, which has shown to reduce the skin depth of wrinkles by up to 50% within 30 days. It is a milder and safer atlernative to Botox.

How to use: Cut the tip of the ampoule and squeeze the contents into your hand. Gently massage into the forehead and expression lines around the eye and mouth.

Active ingredients

Argireline®-Acetyl Hexapeptide-3:  It reduces the depth of wrinkles caused by the contraction of the muscles of the facial expression up to 50% in 30 days

General comment/s: These ampoules have a “ready-to-use” dosage contain within, so it is easy to use without any waste.

Evaluation Keys:                 

Product effectiveness         = Does it do what it says

Value for money                 = Good value compared to similar products

Advanced Ingredients        = Modern technologically advanced ingredients

Skin Effect                         = How does it feel

Absorption                        = Does it absorb into the skin

AGB Salon Review

Product effectiveness:      95%

Value for money:              90%

Advanced Ingredients:      95%

Skin Effect:                       90%

Absorption:                      95                          

Overall rating:                   93%

Best used with: TheraVine™ Anti-Wrinkle Day Cream and TheraVine™ Anti-Wrinkle Night Cream

Please contact gerda at; gerda@agbeautysalon.co.za or 082 398 9817 for more information

Hyper-pigmentation, a 3-step treatment success

Autumn is the perfect time of year to give serious attention to hyper-pigmentation as the sun’s power is on the wane and the UV radiation weakens. The sunlight hours are also getting shorter and this all helps to make the treatment of all pigmentation problems so much easier.

All skin types are effected by hyper-pigmentation

Pigmentation is a pesky problem that normally has its origin in overexposure to the sun, hormonal imbalances or some medical conditions.  I am not going to go into all the medical reasons for pigmentation, but will concentrate on sun exposure and hormonal issues.

This is the short version of how our cells react to sun exposure:
Skin colour is determined by the amount, distribution and type of melanin.  Melanin is the dark pigment that one’s skin produces, in the melanocytes, that shows up as a “tan.”  The “tan” that so many of us desire, is a result of a chain reaction that occurs to protect our skin from the harmful UV damage by forming a protective layer over the chromosomes in the cell and therefor protects the cells’ DNA.

The longer version is a bit more, well longer, and involves explaining all the chemical processes, enzymes, proteins, amino acids, hormones and much more that are involved in the chain reactions that form pigmentation.

I always refer to a tan as a CRY-OUT for help from our skins to “please stop the damage and get out of the sun!”

How do we tackle this complex problem?
Before starting an anti-pigmentation treatment course, one has to accept that it will take time, patience, determination and above all an understanding that one’s skin does not react overnight to any treatment protocol, no matter which product range one uses.

The best way to treat hyper-pigmentation is a 3-Step approach that:
1. Treats and corrects most of the causes of pigmentation- removes and minimises visible pigmentation
2. Restores the damage to the skin-hydration and strethening the skin
3. Protect the skin from future damage-anti-oxidant care and UV Protection

“A time has come where a scientifically advanced, cosmeceutical skin care brand such as TheraVine™ produces innovative skin care products formulated to address skin concerns related to pigmentation while promoting luminous, even skin tone and effective controlling hyperpigmentation caused by the natural ageing process, sun damage, excessive UV exposure and hormonal imbalances”-Lisa Smith, creator and CEO of L.S.Enterprises.

The TheraVine™ MelanoVine™ range addresses hyperpigmentation by making use of 2 cutting edge melanosome inhibiting peptides, a combination of 5 active ingredients comprised of Advanced Hydrating Systems and Anti-Oxidant Phyto-Chemistry as well as the nano-encapsulation technology of a revolutionary bilayer liposome leaving the complexion brighter, younger and more uniform.

The TheraVine™ MelanoVine™ range consists of the following products:

MELANOVINE™ BRIGHTENING MILK CLEANSER          250ml R        331.00
MELANOVINE™ BRIGHTENING CONDITIONER                  250ml R        311.00
MELANOVINE™ SOLUTION+ CONCENTRATE                  30ml R        595.00
MELANOVINE™ BRIGHTENING C+ DAY PROTECTION  50ml R        564.00
MELANOVINE™ RECOVERY+ NIGHT TREATMENT          50ml R        585.00
MELANOVINE™ BRIGHTENING C+ DAILY MATTIFIER  50ml  R        574.00

MelanoVine™ Brightening C+ Daily Mattifier Treatment Cream

MELANOVINE PRO-BRILLIANCE BRIGHTENING FACIAL  30 min
Normally R500  Now only R350 until end of May 2016 

Combining advanced technology with the latest skin brightening research advances delivered a unique facial treatment using specialised skin care techniques to provide effective and visible brightening results.

Ideal for a dull, devitalised skin with discolouration concerns, this treatment is specifically aimed at diminishing uneven skin tone while also minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Targeting hyperpigmentation at various levels with scientifically advanced actives and natural lightening plant extracts, this treatment will aid in a rehydrated complexion, leaving your skin
looking luminous and feeling radiant.
Prices correct as at 19.4.2016


For more information or to book a consultation, please call Gerda on 0823989817 or contact us agb111@mweb.co.za

Preparing your skin for the colder seasons

With autumn here and winter not far off, it is time to look at salon treatments and home care routine that will see your skin through this dry, windy and cold seasons. 

 I have to admit, that this is my favourite time of year. Usually by beginning of January I've had enough of summer and the oppressing heat, and can hardly wait for the colder weather to arrive.  To top it all off, we had a much drier summer this year than last, and that did not help to make it more bearable.

Autumn is the ideal time of year to start a skin regime that will get rid of all the dry, sun-exposed summer skin and to add radiance and help with skin cell renewal. 

Environmentally it is a more gentler time of year to use Alpha and Beta Hydroxy acids as well as Vitamin A to help restructure and revitalise your skin.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids are incredibly effective in addressing all these aspects. I have blogged about this before so please read the following post for more on that:
http://agbeautysalon.blogspot.com/2014/12/get-your-glow-back-looking-at.html

Although Vitamin A/Retinol is not a new ingredient in the beauty industry it has a proven, successful track record as a must-have in your fight against ageing. Retinol is more effective than Retin-A which is far more irritating to the skin than Retinol, which is why Retinol has become the preferred option. With regular use, the skin appears revitalised, hydrated and more even-toned. 

Caution: A recent letter of concern was published by the American Food and Drug Association regarding the use of Retinyl Palmitate in day-time use products. Of particular concern, they feel, is the use of this ingredient within sunscreen products.

Tests indicate that it may very well increase the incidence of skin cancer. Therefore, please only use Vitamin A products at night and it is essential that you use a SPF 25 on higher during the day, everyday...

Vitaderm Skin Perfection Retinol Capsules
Autumn is the perfect time to introduce active skin care items that might be photo-sensitizing, and therefore contra-indicated for use during the summer months.  The ingredient that produces the most striking results is Retinol.

Vitaderm Skin Perfection Capsules

In the past, however, so few people have been able to tolerate the side effects of retinoids like Retin-A cream.  Fortunately, a break though in ingredient technology allows us to incorporate retinol as an encapsulated ingredient, within a liposomal delivery system.  This ‘cushions’ the ingredient to prevent it from causing sensitivity that is normally associated with topical vitamin A therapy.  In addition, this liposome delivery system increases the depth to which the retinol can penetrate, increasing its effectiveness drastically.  What can you expect to see from incorporating Retinol into your skin care program, you may ask?  Typically, we see a drastic improvement in the smoothness of the skin within about 2-3 weeks.  Fine lines begin to diminish by week 3, especially around the eye area.    Retinol should only be used at night.

Vitaderm Ceramide Treatment Cream

For dry skin, the best products with which to complement Retinol Capsules, are the low aromatic items like Vitaderm Lipid Complex and Ceramide Treatment Cream.   For moderately dry skin that is particularly sensitive, we suggest using the Vitaderm Desensitising Cream in combination with the Retinol Capsules.

The ideal way to incorporate these capsules is to use half of the jar during Autumn, and the balance during Spring.  During the coldest winter months there are other options to consider in order to protect the skin against harsh environmental factors.

Enjoy observing the dramatic transformation in your skin, brought about by our Skin Perfection Retinol Capsules, but don’t forget the sunscreen every day and for 10 days after having stopped the Retinol capsules.

Vitaderm’s Hydroxy Acid Serum contains alpha-and beta-hydroxy acids in combination 
to actively smooth the skin’s surface and improve clarity.

 It restores radiance to all skin types and assists in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.  It is also ideal for use on oily/acne-prone skin types.  

The product assists the skin in healing more rapidly.

Vitaderm Hydroxy Acid Serum

Prevent and Treat Ingrown Hairs, Razor Rash and Razor Burn in as little as 48 Hours.

Skin Doctors Ingrow Go, the convenient and results-driven solution that will free you of painful ingrown hair and razor burn and razor rash! You will get excellent results and it can be used by men and women of all ages.

Ingrown hair is a skin condition where the hair grows inward or sideways in the hair follicle instead of straight upwards.

It is usually a result of shaving and waxing, but wearing clothes that fit to tightly and rub against the hair can also cause this.  Dead skin cells that do not shed can also contribute to this problem.  The dead skin blocks the hair follicle’s natural opening and force the hair to grow in a different direction.  Anything which causes the hair to be broken off unevenly with a sharp tip can cause ingrown hairs.

Ingrown hair shows as red bumps on the surface of the skin and can be itchy and irritating. It can become infected and then will become larges, swollen and painful.  Sometimes one can actually see the hair that is causing the problem. 

Ingrown hair most commonly appears in areas where the skin is shaved or waxed but it can appear anywhere. It is not a serious condition, but can be irritating, embarrassing and painful.

Eliminate it!

Skin Doctors Ingrow Go cleans and purifies the affected area, thus reducing the redness and swelling and minimizes the possibility of infection. It deeply exfoliates the skin, removing the dead skin cells and unclogging the hair follicle so that the hair can easily grow correctly.

Primary benefits

Help ingrown hair to pop-up in as little as 48 hours

Smooth bump free skin

Excellent for razor bumps men get on the face and neck after shaving

Prevention against ingrown hair and burns and rashes associated with shaving.

Assists with scaring in the area

Treat it!

Apply onto a damp cotton pad and then directly to the affected area, morning and night, until the skin clears-usually 1-2 days.

Prevent it!

Apply for 4-5 days prior to waxing or hair removal, and twice per week thereafter. Not to be used on the day of a wax or exfoliation. Use it every second day after shaving to prevent this painful condition.

Always apply a min of SPF 30 if the area is going to have sun exposure and moisturise.

Ingredients:

Isopropyl Alcohol:       antibacterial agent to help clear out infected pores

Propylene Glycol:       to deliver moisture through the skin

Acetylsalicylic acid:    anti-inflammatory to reduce the swelling associated with ingrown hairs

Glycolic acid:              a mild exfoliant that removes dry skin cells and reduce redness

Skin Doctors Ingrow Go R 450 125ml (price correct as at 1 March 2015)

Contact us at agb111@mweb.co.za or Cell 082 398 9817

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First Aid for Sun-Fatigued Skin

Too much sand, sun and salt is extremely detrimental to all skin types.  Over-exposure to these elements can result in dry, flaky and dull-looking skin.  This damage can take 4-6 weeks to heal if left with no help.

To speed things up, it is essential to exfoliate and hydrate at least once a week to help skin cells heal and repair. Yes, I said once week… All my clients know that this is not something that I recommend normally, but this is no normal situation and extra TLC is surely needed.

Use a good exfoliator, like Vitaderm Skin Polishing Cream or in the case of sensitive skin, Vitaderm Enzymatic Gel Exfoliator.  Both these products will gently remove all dry and dead skin cells to reveal  a fresh and radiant complexion without over-stimulating circulation and irritating the skin.

Follow this is up with a mask that will hydrate, sooth and speed up skin renewal. The Vitaderm Skin Renewal Gel will do just that.  It is a hypo-allergenic gel that soothes all damaged and dehydrated skin and is especially well tolerated by sensitive skin. It is highly effective in restoring the skin’s natural balance and speed up the skin renewal/healing process significantly.

The Vitaderm Skin Renewal Gel can also be used after waxing, laser treatments, any burn and insect bites to quickly heal compromised skin.

Use a good skin type specific moisturizer to round of the treatment.

Please look at my previous post: Get your glow back....  to learn more about exfoliating and other relevant subjects.

Vitaderm is offering a duo pack containing 1 x 60ml Vitaderm Skin Polishing Cream and 1 x 60ml Vitaderm Skin Renewal Gel for only R 441-you save R 78.  

See more about the offer here