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Hormonal  Challenges Are A Major Issue 

     In 2007, over one third of American women (about 50 million!) were in 1 of the 3 stages of menopause (peri-menopause, cessation of menses and post menopause) - the largest group in our history.  No longer shrouded in mystery, our generation speaks out and wants answers and many of us want natural, non-invasive remedies to relieve the discomfort as our bodies go through this cycle of life! With the decline of estrogen and other hormones, the skin goes through many changes, some of them can be very uncomfortable for many women.  We find the cosmetics we have used for many years just don't seem to work as well, or perhaps they seem to irritate our skin.  Dr. Howard Murad, dermatologist-researcher-pharmacist in Los Angeles, remarks " As a dermatologist, I frequently see patients concerned about maturing skin and the unwanted signs associated with the aging process.  After careful evaluation, I discovered that there are 3 key components that affect the skin's aging process in women: Intrinsic Aging (genetics), Environmental Aging (sun damage, pollution, stress, poor diet, alcohol...) and Hormonal Aging (decline in estrogen).  I've developed the first comprehensive skin care regimen targeted to the specific needs of the menopausal woman - featuring topical products using a combination of plant derived phyto-estrogens".  (Scroll down for more information on these products.)

    If you are over 35 and experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to consult a specialist for hormone testing to see if you are peri-menopausal: dry, itching skin perhaps feeling like "ants are crawling under the skin!"; hair loss; rosacea;  migraines; weight gain; mood swings and irritability; problems concentrating and "fuzzy"  thinking; memory loss; PMS; irregular menses; heavier or lighter flow during or between  menses; vaginal dryness and infections; urinary tract infections; incontinence; irritable bowel; heart palpitations; fatigue and insomnia.

    If these symptoms are not related to menopause, but you have a history of them, research "Estrogen Dominance"  and experiment with natural progesterone body creams, eat soy based foods, flax seeds, fish  and try other dietary changes. Many women are voiding red meat, dairy, wheat and caffeine to see if there is any relief.  Read Dr. John Lee's book:  "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause", and Dr. Christiane Northrup's book "The Wisdom of Menopause". Ask your doctor about taking a blood test to determine if your hormone levels are out of balance because one new fact we've discovered:  many doctors treat obese women as "estrogen dominant" based on a theory that fat cells produce estrogen.  However, new findings show that these women may in fact have low levels of estrogen!  Women we have talked to at Joie de Vie over the years confirm this.

   If your skin exhibits multiple symptoms like extreme dryness, scaling, loss of elasticity, poor healing from bruises, scrapes, cuts or surgery, plus,  if you are very easily tired and have low blood pressure, if your pigment is changing from head to toe, if you are losing hair - ask your doctor to test you for Adrenal or Thyroid problems.

     Many women have been misdiagnosed so seek a second opinion if you feel your doctor "doesn't get it"!  One doctor (a woman!) told me my symptoms were Angina, a serious heart problem, when in fact I was just having my first hot flashes - at 42!!  She prescribed Nitro Glycerin to "take at onset of symptoms", after she sends me to a heart specialist for several expensive, time consuming tests - by the way, the heart specialist didn't get it either -  he said "why did she send you here - you're in great health?!".  Even Oprah Winfrey was misdiagnosed - 5 times!  Get pro-active with your health care now!  Get regular check ups and talk to your doctor about even the most innocent seeming symptoms you experience.  Also, go to your appointments with no make up on:  your face exhibits important clues to your health!

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  The American Cancer Society reports that it expects over 1.2 million new cases of skin cancer to be diagnosed this year in the USA.  Most people own sunscreen products but simply forget to carry them with them all day to reapply.  Its important to reapply the product to all exposed skin every 2 hours during exposure, including driving.  A report on July 28, 2006 reveals scientists findings that the majority of people do not apply their sun screens properly and therefore do not get the anticipated protection from Ultra Violet light.  Apply your first daily sunscreen a full 30 minutes before you head outside so the ingredients are fully ready to protect you.  Then, watch the clock so everytime you go out again you can reapply.  Don't rub sunscreen into the skin like a moisturizer: leave a film on the skin to help deflect sun rays. Wear sun hats with large brims that cast shade over the neck and shoulders to increase sun protection.  A report published February 2007 announced how studies show people who spend alot of time in the car not only have more sun damaged skin than previously thought, but significantly more skin cancers on the left side of the driver's body - including exposed arm, hands and knees.

   Tanning and burning actually weakens your body's immune system, so not only are you at risk for cancers but your body's defense system cannot fight infections and disease as well as possible.  Cigarette smokers are at even higher risk as their immune system is already compromised.  Those with Lupus, Rosacea and other "broken capillaries" problems need to heed this news in particular.  Menopausal skin is thinning out due to loss of collagen cell production.   Ultra Violet light, wind, heat and cold damage the skin's blood vessels over time leading to serious vascular problems.

Read About Sun and Skin Cancer


Editor's note:  if you spot a bump on your skin with a crater in it GO SEE A DERMATOLOGIST!  It might be "contagious Molluscum."  Commonly spread through using unsanitary towels and gym equipment, sharing clothes, linens or cosmetics, it will spread on your body if you pick or rub the bumps.  


If you need make up to withstand hot flashes or to conceal puffy eyes or dark circles, look at our make up pages by clicking here.  In the Portland or Gresham area, phone Joy-Marie to schedule a private consultation to try on new products and get professional advice.  (503)310-4649  

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2008: The new, exclusive  Murad Professional® is here!  Our Special for Portland Area Customers this month includes a free facial to introduce these exquisite new formulations to your skin.

This package includes a professional skin consultation, an exceptionally rejuvenating 2 hour facial and hand treatment  with Joy-Marie and the 4 products to take home and experience!  MPro, as we call it in the industry, is a skin revitalizing system of ingredients including Immuno-Skin Complex™.  Dr. Howard Murad, MD, a dermatologist, pharmacist and researcher based in Los Angeles and an Associate Professor of Dermatology at UCLA, created this home care and salon program to facilitate cellular proliferation and tissue rejuvenation.  Each of the 4 products is formulated with Immuno-Skin Complex™, which has demonstrated a potential to enhance skin immunity in clinical studies. 

Phone us at (503)310-4649 for more information, to book appointments and directions to NW Portland or Clackamas locations.

1 Facial, 4 products to take home

$435.00 

Skin Care for the Treatment of Menopausal Skin Problems
Whipped Cream Cleanser - Protect, renew and moisturize fragile, dry, thin skin.  The all natural ingredients include Safflower Oil, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Squalane, Grape Seed Extract for hydration, emollient, antioxidant and Chiromatherapy properties.  The refreshing fragrance is from Cucumber Oil!   4  FL OZ $22.00

Purios Gentle, Balancing Face Wash - organic, extra gentle soap free cleansing gel for sensitive skins, mild acne, Rosacea, eczema. 

Contains distilled water, decyl glycoside, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, shea butter, vegetable glycerin, yucca saponins extract, sodium chloride, cranberry extract, flower petal oils.

4 FL OZ

$22.00

Allay Bar -  organic, gentle  and soap-free cleansing bar for symptoms associated with dryness, sensitivity, rosacea, lupus and psoriasis  inflammation.  

 Key ingredients:  Salicylic Acid, Resorcinol (natural derivative of Vitamin A/ retinoid acid), honey, lavender, fennel, aloe vera. Chirally correct.

4 FL OZ $30.00

Resurgence Renewal Home Facial Kit 

Combat the signs of hormonal aging and concerns associated with dry, imbalanced skin with this weekly treatment. It will improve elasticity, firmness and hydration while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Kit includes Firming and Hydrating Eye Gel Mask to firm and hydrate the delicate eye area while reducing the appearance of under eye damage.

Plant-derived Phytoestrogens, such as Soybean and Wild Yam extract, help improve elasticity and skin moisture.  Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 help refine skin texture and reduce the appearance of medium-to-deep wrinkles.  Papain and Bromelain are fruit enzymes that exfoliate to reveal softer, more vibrant-looking skin. Each kit has 4 complete facial treatments.

Ingredients:   Resurgence Firming Facial Mask Treatment Powder - Potato Starch Modified, Papain, Bromelain, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hydrolyzed Ulva Lactuca Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

RESURGENCE HYDRATING & FIRMING EYE GEL MASK - Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Polyacrylate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PPG-10 Methyl Glucose Ether, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Zinc Aspartate, Wheat Amino Acids, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-33, PEG-8 Dimethicone, PEG-14, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben

RESURGENCE FIRMING FACIAL MASK TREATMENT GEL - Water (Aqua), Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate,Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Oleyl Alcohol, Dioscroea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterol, Glycosaminoglycans, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Lecithin, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Extract, Subtilisin, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Xanthan Gum, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Methylparaben, Limonene *, Linalool *, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Amara (Bitter Almond) Kernel Oil, Barosma Betulina Leaf Oil

4 Facials Kit

$55.00

Monarch Masque - Chirally correct moisturizing treatment for normal to dry skins, smokers skin, Rosacea, KP Rubra, sun damaged skin and menopausal skin types. This superb refreshing masque has a unique complex of skin conditioning ingredients.  Yam Extract offers vitamins, antioxidants and elements as well as brightening and anti-inflammatory effects.  Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant that helps heal and strengthen skin tissue.  Aloe Vera and Calendula Extracts for healing and soothing, Vitamin E, beta carotene antioxidants, Vitamin A Palmitate renewing properties, D-rutin tightening and firming, capillary strengthening antioxidant, Yuzu Essential Oil Chiromatherapy™. 2 oz $25.00

To Exfoliate, use 2-3 times a week after washing with a therapeutic lotion

Prime pH  Scrub - for soothing and relieving discomfort and redness associated with skin disorders like adult acne, allergies, sensitive skin and Rosacea.  Certified organic, chirally correct natural ingredients.

Distilled water, capriylic/capric triglyceride, behenyl alcohol, vegetable glycerine,date seed, jojoba beads,  sodium hydrogenated glutanate, sucrose stearate, zeolite, fruit enzymes, butcherbroom root extract, hydrocotyl extract, D-panthenol, calendula extract, hydrolyzed yeast protein, horse chestnut extract, vitamin E, milk thistle, tetrahydrocurcuminoids, spinach, indigo, tinctorial, tocotrienols, benzyl alcohol, ethanol, grapefruit essential oil, vanilla oil, raspberry extract, lemon verbena essential oil and papaya fruit extract. Remember:  rinse with lukewarm to cool water NOT hot or cold, to avoid over stimulating the skin. 

4 oz $40.00

Spin Trap Collection of Skin Care for the Treatment of Menopausal Skin

*Razzleberry Face Wash - lathering, deep cleaning, deliciously fragrant liquid cleanser for all skin types!  Contains 3% Salicylic Acid, 2% L-lactic Acid, Spin Trap, Raspberry Extract, Lime/Grapefruit Essential Oils for antiseptic, skin smoothing and chirally correct properties.  You may wonder why you need a sophisticated wash like Razzleberry when everything will be washed away anyway, but with skin care, things are never that simple. In the 15 seconds or so that the wash will remain on your face it will remove impurities and unclog pores, while preserving skin’s structure and pH and preparing it for the next phase in the treatment each day( like D2O and Ultra Hyaluronic cream).  Because a wash has to be carefully balanced, you will find in it shea butter, the oil obtained from the seeds of Butyrospermum parkii, together with lactic and salicylic acids. And from the raspberry (Rubus idaeus) extract you will get caffeic acid (analgesic, antibacterial, antimutagenic), ellagic acid (antibacterial, anti-inflammatory), ferulic acid (antibacterial, anti-inflammatory), lutein (antioxidant) and many other beneficial chemicals.

The bubbles that help remove impurities come from mild surfactants: yucca saponins, decyl Glucoside and sodium lauroyl lactylate. Please do NOT confuse the last ingredient, a simple derivative of natural products, with harsh sodium laureth sulfate. They have little in common (a chain of 12 carbons somewhere in the molecule), so it would be unfair to compare sodium laureth sulfate, used as a standard for skin irritation tests, with the mild surfactants used in our formula. 

Razzleberry Wash is, like all chirally correct  products, a formula artfully designed taken into account the Science and the senses so that you actually enjoy doing the best for your skin.

4 FL OZ

$24.00

Razzleberry Refining Face and Body Scrub - for antioxidant properties to smooth and restore skin, improved cell turnover, moisturizing and skin polishing benefits.  Use 1-3x week.

Contains no artificial ingredients, no parabens.  Contents: L-lactic Acid, Raspberry Puree, Raspberry Seed Oil, Marion Berries, Blue Cornmeal.

6 FL OZ $25.50

Spin Trap Masque  - ultra healing, soothing, hydrating treatment that is especially wonderful after any resurfacing skin procedures - from salon peels to microdermabrasion, laser work and chemical peels. A combination of anti-oxidants, minerals and PBN (Spin Trap) - "the intelligent antioxidant".  Read about Spin Trap by clicking here.  Use as often as needed to treat signs of stress, dryness, aging and fatigue.

Contains Distilled water, milk caprylic/capric triglycerides, glycerin, dimethicone, PBN, calamine, titanium dioxide, D-beta fructan, D-alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), D-Panthenol, cornflower extract, mallow extract, glyceryl stearate, cellulose and jasmine alcohol.

2 oz $45.00

Glycolymer Eye Cream - This multi-tasking cream gently exfoliates and keeps skin hydrated with shea butter, instantly firms skin with wrinkle fighting ingredients Matrixyl 3000™ and  Glycolic Acid Polymer, Yeast Extract, retinol and albumin while giving under eye skin more overall elasticity with Collagen.

 Ingredients: Distilled water, glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, glycolic acid polymer, Matrixyl 3000™ (Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Terapeptide-3), albumin, collagen, L-alpha lecithin, RNA/DNA, olive oil, castor oil, shea butter, D-alpha-tocopherol, aloe vera, retinol, almond oil, D-beta-glucosamine, D-beta-fructan, amino-guanidine, jasmine alcohol, clove oil.

1/2 OZ $40.00

Roseate Eye Serum -  Chirally correct formula for men and women.  Deluxe daily treatment with skin firming Pentapeptides, Squalane, Rose Hip Seed oil, Centella Asiatica extract.  Also, the  Spin Trap Complex for strengthening, moisturizing the fragile tissue around the eyes and providing antioxidant protection to repair and prevent pre-mature aging, lines and wrinkles and discolorations around the eyes.

Ingredients: distilled water, vegetable glycerine, jojoba oil, pentapeptides, shea butter, L-sodium Hyaluronic, squalene, rose hip seed oil, aloe vera extract, glycosaminoglycans, sodium chondroitin sulfate, L-sodium PCA, butcherbroom extract, hydrocotyl (centella Asiatic) extract, D-Panthenol, calendula extract, xanthan gum, essential oils, beet extract, allantoin, Spin Trap, D-beta-fructan, D-beta glucosamine, benzyl alcohol.  No Parabens.

1/2 OZ $49.00

Eye-Plex - Serious treatment for aging, sagging, wrinkling, sun damage and dry skin problems around the eyes.  A powerhouse of anti-oxidants and the latest in rejuvenating and firming cosmetic technology.  Layer under your current eye cream or gel for a big boost of hydration properties and anti-aging benefits.  No artificial ingredients or fragrances.  

Contains collagen strengthening properties of Spin Trap Complex, Matrixyl™3000, Haloxyl™, Syn®-Coll, Glycine Soya, L-ascorbic Acid, Melitane® and Astaxanthin.  Use day and night and remember to apply sun protection when necessary, as often as you are exposed to sunlight - every 2 hours of exposure to prevent not only skin cancer but age spots around the fragile eye area.

Follow with your favorite eye cream for optimum moisturizing benefits.  Serums work beneath the surface of the skin while creams and lotions saturate the Stratum Corneum to hydrate and protect.  Serums and Creams work as teams!

1/2 OZ $50.00

 Spin Trap Eye and Lip Serum - Intense Age Rebellion!   Iridescent fluid for all skin types especially mature complexions - use on the lips even under lip color products, around the mouth and any fine lines around the eye area.  Apply twice daily for best results and follow with sunscreen if going outdoors during the daytime.  The Liquid Crystal is an exquisite medium of optically-active crystalline matrix which is intensely moisturizing  and well received by the skin.  The Spin Trap component is an activated nitrogen lattice-work that redirects free radicals along paths resembling sound waves through a tuning fork!  Spin Traps are intelligent, potent anti-oxidant proteins that absorb free radicals, neutralizing their damaging effects on healthy cells which correct and prevent premature aging. Together these revolutionary technologies form a perfect and Chirally Correct™ product which is highly emollient, protective and anti-oxidant.

Contains: Cholesteryl Stearate/Carbonate Complex, corn silk (Zea Mays Extract), Spin Trap. No parabens.

1/4 FL OZ $60.00

*Firming D-Bold Serum - this exquisite anti-aging, incredible skin strengthening product was developed by the lab for instant firming, long term nutritive and water retentive, wrinkle reducing properties.   Recently its been discovered that it has profound melanin suppressing activity which means anyone with hyper-pigmentation issues will see the skin return to its natural color when this serum is used every day on all sun exposed skin. (click here to read more about hyper-pigmentation) Add a few drops of this to your daily regimen for superior antioxidant, cell-protective, prevention and repair capabilities. For those of you into Chiral Chemistry: D-Boldine is a right-handed molecule embracing all the benefits attributed to the 1,000 years of herbal medicines made from the Boldo Tree leaves.  Left handed Boldine is not present in this plant so only synthetic Boldine would have it and synthetic Boldine is not good for the human body:  D-Boldine is!  In this case, you find that Chirally Correct chemistry is better than nature...the engineering can separate out the potentially damaging "hand" of the natural ingredients.

Chirally correct formulation includes: distilled water, Glycine Soya, whey protein powder, D-Boldine Extract (Peumus Boldus, a natural alkaloid from the Boldo tree in Chile), Green Tea Extract, D-Alpha Lipoic Acid, D-Alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), L-Ascaridole (also from Boldo leaves), Polydatin and sister molecule: Resveratrol, Fullersomes ™, Spin Trap, D20 Heavy Water, Wine Extract, L-carnosine, Sandalwood/Grapefruit Essential Oils, Vitamin E, Cassia Beta-glycan, Xanthan gum, L-glutathione, L-super oxide Dismutase, D-beta glucosamine, Hamamelis Virginiana (witch hazel), vegetal glycerine, silicone.  

No Paraben Preservatives.

1/2 OZ $42.00

Peach Wine Creamdeveloped to be a highly protective, soothing, and moisture-retentative shield. The cream contains antioxidants, additional cell strengtheners and free-radical fighters - Spin Trap, Vitamins C and E. It is highly recommended for sensitive skin and skins that have experienced skin exfoliation procedures. It provides fairly occlusive protection, without being greasy.  Very dry skin types will benefit by layering it over a serum such as EGF, D-Bold or the Ultra Hyaluronic Cream to boost hydration.

Also includes: purified water, caprylic/capric Triglyceride, shea butter, jojoba seed oil, coco-caprylate/caprate, hexadecyl D-glucoside, octadecyl D-glucoside, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, D-glucuronic Acid, Aloe leaf extract, Resveratrol, ceramides, L-ascorbic Acid, D-beta fructan, D-beta glucosamine, PBN (Spin Trap), Fullersomes™, Xanthan Gum, benxyl alcohol, Peach Leaf Extract, Vanilla Planfolia Oil, Capsicum Annium Extract.

Chirally Correct formulation.

1 FL OZ $55.00

Therapeutic Cellulite Treatments

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  Dr. Murad's Firm and Tone Serum -  enjoy this great sale price for March 2008 while supplies last! 

 Patented scientific formula developed by renowned dermatologist/pharmacist for cellulite and stretch mark management!  Minimize imperfections and reduce the visible appearance of these body skin issues that have confounded women for centuries!  Improves the overall appearance of skin up to 94%, reduces cellulite by 77%, increases skin's elasticity and firmness.  To be massaged onto affected skin areas twice daily.  All natural formulation includes Tiger's Herb, Horse Chestnut Tree Extract, Cayenne Pepper extract, Cat's Claw Extract.  US Patent # 6,630163.  Follow with Vitamin C Firming Body Cream.

6.75 Oz

$45.00

Murad Vitamin C Body Firming Cream - proven to increase skin firmness 20% in 10 minutes!    Featuring a patented skin repair system!  Treat yourself to this high performance Vitamin C product for the body skin.  Sunflower Seed Oil and Shea Butter provide intensive hydration, while Vitamin C, Oat Beta Glucan and Soy Flour firm the skin, leaving it smooth and radiant.  Dr. Murad's patented Skin Repair System withCo-3 (tm) encourages collagen synthesis, helping to repair, rebuild and protect the skin.  Repair and prevent stretch marks and diminish cellulite.  6.7 FL OZ $42.00

  Anti-Aging Eye Care Formulas Net weight Cost Buy Now!
Embryol Eye Cream - a rich, soothing, firming treatment for the fragile eye area.  Moisturizes, tightens and renews the skin with antioxidant properties for anti-aging, cell regenerating and clarity of the tissue.  

Contains healing Shea Butter from Africa, Albumin, L-sodium Hyaluronate, Retinol, skin firming Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and hydrating Allantoin from Spanish Olive leaves.  No artificial chemicals and preservatives.

1/2 OZ $40.00

Bright Eye - chirally correct formulation contains natural lighteners L-arbutin, L-alpha Bisabolol and Propolis that help diminish darkness and puffiness around the eyes, L-lactic for anti-wrinkle and moisturizing, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (from Turmeric) to stimulate cell turnover and reduce inflammation.  No Sunscreen, so safe to wear to bed at night, but you must remember to wear a Broad Spectrum sunblock over this product when tanning or going outdoors.   

Ingredients: distilled water, tetradecanoic fatty acid, octacecanoic fatty acid, glycol distearate, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate, glycerin, titanium dioxide, L-arbutin, L-malic acid, L-tartaric acid, L-latic acid, witch hazel extract, D-glucuronic acid, L-alpha bisabolol, calendula oil, essential oils, jasmine alcohol.

Chirally correct.  No parabens.

1/2 oz

$42.00

 

Murad's Renewing Eye Cream - triple benefit eye treatment and repair for eye area damaged skin.  Eye Brightening Complex reduces dark circles and illuminates, Soybean and wild yam dramatically increase firmness, elasticity and hydration.  Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-3 encourages collagen synthesis to reduce deep and medium wrinkles.

.05 FL OZ $72.00

  Conditioning and Moisturizing Skin Care Formulas for Face and Neck Net weight Cost Buy Now!
Austrian Cream - a nutrive cream to help with normal to dry skin types.  Very lightweight, great for most skin types in hot weather to keep the skin from dehydrating without feeling greasy.  Contains soothing, hydrating marine oils, collagen, pumpkin seed oil, vitamin E, liposomes, retinol for moisturizing, repairing and renewing properties.  Use daily and apply sunscreen over it for going outdoors.  Excellent night cream for oily skins showing the signs of aging.

contains:water, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, marine oligopeptides, L-alpha Lecithin, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, marine oils, oat beta glucan, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, D-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E),Retinol, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond oil), allantoin, benzyl alcohol, lavandua angustifolia (lavender) oil, verbena officinalis extract.

1 FL OZ $33.00

Pumpkin Shea Cream - for very dry skin types, a rich moisturizing treatment to relieve the symptoms of dry skin and nourish the epidermis with beneficial, natural ingredients.  The Shea Butter has high skin penetration properties which is non-irritating and very effective for a dry skin. Pumpkin Oil, a beta-hydroxy  acid and non-comedogenic oil, contains natural Vitamin A & E and Beta-carotene which helps deliver hemoglobin to the cells. As oxygen in the hemoglobin is supplied to the cells their respiration rate increases. As tissue respiration increases, it effectively pumps destructive oxygen-free radicals out of the delicate energy-producing machine of the cells there slowing the aging process.
Contains: water, shea butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-caprylate.caprate, hexadecyl D-glycoside, octadecyl D-glucoside, cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil, glycerin, clyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, benxyl alcohol, thymus mastichina (marjoram) oil, cinnamomum cassia leaf oil, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) leaf oil, zingiber officinale (ginger root) oil.

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1  FL OZ  

$35.00

 

Skin Lightening, Brightening Products to treat hormonal skin discoloration problems like age spots, melasma, solar lentigines, keratosis... naturally! Net weight Cost Buy Now!

C-MAJOR SERUM: we are proud to introduce our most comprehensive anti-aging serum!   C-Major is a take off of our popular C-20 serum, but in addition to the 20% L-ascorbic, it also features 15% Matrixyl™3000 peptides and a unique apple extract-derived MMPI (matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor). You will enjoy “C-Major” results with this superior anti-oxidant complex! The key to C-Major is its effect on collagen – it helps protect and induce healthy collagen formation at a cellular level (courtesy of the L-ascorbic and MMP inhibitor) and on the surface (firming peptides). Thus, the result is younger looking, firmer, clearer  AND healthier skin. 

WHAT ARE MMP INHIBITORS?

MMP stands for “matrix metalloproteinase”. MMPs are enzymes naturally present in skin – their job is to break down proteins. But, if in excess, they begin over-attacking proteins, including the skin’s extracellular matrix (which is a collection of tissue molecules including collagen, fibronectins, proteoglycans and elastin). When damaged, the extracellular matrix becomes weakened and irregular, resulting in the common signs of aging (reduced elasticity, wrinkling, and capillary dilation). MMP inhibitors bind to and disarm MMPs, preventing their damage to healthy proteins. Thus, the structural integrity of the extracellular matrix is preserved and the youthful state of the skin maintained. The body makes its own MMP inhibitors, called TIMPs (tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase), but research is showing that the combination of topical MMP inhibitors with the body’s own TIMPs acts as a superior anti-aging team. There is also additional research going on currently to investigate the potential connection between excessive MMP destruction and skin cancers.

1/2 FL OZ $50.00

Clear & Bright Dual Refinement Serum - daily treatment for oily skin types with issues like PIH, melasma, age spots and other hyperpigmentation problems.  For those who are not sensitive, this is a double whammy of pigment normalizing action and antioxidant anti-aging protocols.  Ingredients: water, xanthan gum, azelaic acid, 5% kojic acid, L-arbutin, 2% salicylic acid, gamma amino butyric acid (GABA), 10% Glycolic Acid, D-cholic acid, niacinamide, saccharomyces cerevisae (yeast) extract, glycerin, SD alcohol 3.C, aesculus hippocastnum (horse chestnut) seed extract, D-panthenol, allantoin, zinc gluconate, D-biotin.

Chirally correct.

Always use sunscreen over this in the daytime even if you don't use moisturizers.  At night, use the appropriate lotion or cream over it as this serum is not a moisturizer or a protective agent for water retention in the epidermis.

.5 oz

$29.00

 Brightening Serum -  Pigment normalizing solution for mature, combination or dry skin types with hyper-pigmentation from the sun, hormones or medication reactions.  A treatment product that contains no Hydroquinone or artificial ingredients. Use on clean, toned skin before moisturizers or sun screens, twice daily. 

Ingredients: Hamamelis Virginiana (witch hazel) Extract, Aqua (water), SD Alcohol 3C, Kojic Acid, L-Arbutin, L-Lactic Acid, Mannitol, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Waltheria Induca Leaf Extract, Dextrin, Ferulic Acid, Peumus Boldus Extract, Morus Alba Bark Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (licorice) Root Extract, L-Glutathione, Vitus Urhinera (grape) Seed Extract, Xanthan gum, GABA.

 1/2 FL OZ $42.00

Bright Eye - AHA formulation contains natural lighteners L-arbutin, L-alpha Bisabolol and Propolis that help diminish darkness and puffiness around the eyes, L-lactic for anti-wrinkle and moisturizing, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids (from Turmeric) to stimulate cell turnover and reduce inflammation.    

Ingredients: distilled water, tetradecanoic fatty acid, octacecanoic fatty acid, glycol distearate, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, polysorbate, glycerin, titanium dioxide, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, Propolis, L-arbutin, L-malic acid, L-tartaric acid, L-latic acid, witch hazel extract, D-glucuronic acid, L-alpha bisabolol, calendula oil, essential oils, jasmine alcohol.

Chirally correct.  No parabens.

1/2 oz

$42.00

Moisturize and Protect  Body Skin Net weight Cost Buy Now!
Firming Bronzer for Face and Body - Spf 15

Improve your skin's firmness by 32% in the first 15 minutes you have this lotion on!  Powerful antioxidants like Pomegranate Extract and broad spectrum sun protection provide anti-aging benefits while minerals and natural skin conditioners give your skin a shimmering luminous glow.  This is the safe, fashionable alternative to tanning! From the laboratories of Dr. Howard Murad.  

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US Patent #5,972,999/6,630,163 - proven results! 

Active Ingredients (sun screens)
Avobenzone 2.0%, Octinoxate 7.5%, Oxybenzone 2.5%

Other ingredients
Water (Aqua), Propylene Glycol Isoceteth-3 Acetate, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Butylene Glycol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Centella Asiatica Extract, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Melanin, Proline, Sorbitol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Lactic Acid, Chitosan Ascorbate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Gluconate, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 4 (CI 14700), Blue 1 (CI 42090)

3.4 FL OZ $40.00

Fruit Enzyme Body Cream - A rich, soothing, deeply hydrating treatment with Chiromatherapy properties.  African Shea Nut Butter and Almond Oil  for smoother, firmer and rejuvenated skin from the shoulders to the feet.  Fruit enzymes keep dry skin exfoliated and revitalize the epidermis.  Use immediately after bathing to lock in moisture, apply as needed throughout the day and apply at bedtime for optimum benefits to dry body skin.  Not for the face or neck.  This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and sunburn risk.  Use a sunscreen and limit your exposure to sun when using this lotion during the day. From the laboratories of Dr.Murad

Ingredients: distilled water, Caprillic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Shea Butter, Hexadecyl D-glucoside, Octadecyl D-glucoside, Vegetal Glycerine, Glyceryl Stearate, Almond Oil,  Olive Oil, Vitamin E, L-Alpha Lecithin, Retinol, L-lactic acid, Stearic Acid,  Benzyol Alcohol, D-beta Fructan, Aloe Vera Extract, Spinach Extract (no, its not green!), Chlorophyll, Paprika Extract, Fruit Enzymes, Essential Oils 

6.0 OZ $25.50

Solaris Antioxidant Complex,  spf 30 - for face, ears  and neck.   A broad spectrum blocking UVA/UVB light.  This new patented formula contains active ingredients:  menthyl anthranilate, octyl salicylate and ZinClear™.  Using nanotechnology to reduce the size of zinc oxide particles so they affect the distribution of sunlight, becoming clear so the product does not leave a white mark on the skin (the main complaint people have about using zinc oxide).  These smaller particles affect the way atoms organize, the way they sit on the surface of the skin, the way these materials interact with sunlight, heat and electricity.  Also contains antioxidants like Tocomin™ (the newest form of vitamin E), green tea epigallacatechin gallate (EGCG), asthaxantin, distilled water, Caprylic/Capric /Triglyceride,  ultrez-10 polymer, alpha-D tocopherol,  Cetearyl/Olivate/Sorbitan, Olivate, Witch Hazel extract, silicone, jojoba, glycerin, wheat germ, willow herb, benzyl alcohol, citric acid, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Xanthan.

Reduces redness, soothes the skin, feels much lighter than other SPF 30 and higher sunscreens!

Avoid using sun screen products near the eyes unless they are specifically formulated for such use.  Spf over 10 can sting the eyes!

2 FL OZ $28.00

Micro TZ  spf 15 - Full spectrum UVA/UVB protection with natural Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.  These healthful ingredients not only provide the best physical sunblock but they are also excellent on the skin in other ways.  They are anti-viral, anti-bacterial, healing and highly skin-friendly minerals.  All over sun protection with soothing, moisturizing ingredients for even sensitive skin types and children.  If any skin peeling, exfoliating or resurfacing treatments have been done it is vital to wear this sunblock after treatment (when travelling home) and before going outside into the sun for weeks afterward.  Sunblocks/screens should be a daily part of most people's grooming routines by now, there has certainly been enough studies to show how important this step is in staying healthy.  

Key ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Watermelon Extract and Aloe Vera Extract.  Also contains distilled water, coco-caprylate/caprate, Hexadecyl D-glucoside, Octadecyl D-glucoside, vegetable glycerine, glyceryl stearate, xanthan gum, zirconium oxide, benzyl alcohol.

4 FL OZ $30.00

Reverse the age of your skin!  

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*Firming D-Bold Serum - this exquisite anti-aging, incredible skin strengthening product was developed by the lab for instant firming, long term nutritive and water retentive, wrinkle reducing properties.  Recently its been discovered that it has profound melanin suppressing activity when used every day on all sun exposed skin. Add a few drops of this to your daily regimen for superior antioxidant, cell-protective, prevention and repair capabilities. For those of you into Chiral Chemistry: D-Boldine is a right-handed molecule embracing all the benefits attributed to the 1,000 years of herbal medicines made from the Boldo Tree leaves.  Left handed Boldine is not present in this plant so only synthetic Boldine would have it and synthetic Boldine is not good for the human body:  D-Boldine is!  In this case, you find that Chirally Correct chemistry is better than nature...the engineering can separate out the potentially damaging "hand" of the natural ingredients. Follow with your favorite lotion or cream for a complete skin care program.

 Chirally correct formulation includes: distilled water, Glycine Soya, whey protein powder, D-Boldine Extract (Peumus Boldus, a natural alkaloid from the Boldo tree in Chile), Green Tea Extract, D-Alpha Lipoic Acid, D-Alpha tocopherol (vitamin E), L-Ascaridole (also from Boldo leaves), Polydatin and sister molecule: Resveratrol, Fullersomes ™, Spin Trap, D20 Heavy Water, Wine Extract, L-carnosine, Sandalwood/Grapefruit Essential Oils, Vitamin E, Cassia Beta-glycan, Xanthan gum, L-glutathione, L-super oxide Dismutase, D-beta glucosamine, Hamamelis Virginiana (witch hazel), vegetal glycerine, silicone.  

For those of you into Chiral Chemistry: D-Boldine is a right-handed molecule embracing all the benefits attributed to the 1,000 years of herbal medicines made from the Boldo Tree leaves.  Left handed Boldine is not present in this plant so only synthetic Boldine would have it and synthetic Boldine is not good for the human body:  D-Boldine is!  In this case, you find that Chirally Correct chemistry is better than nature...the engineering can separate out the potentially damaging "hand" of the natural ingredients.

No Paraben Preservatives.

1/2 OZ $42.00

Intensive Resurfacing Peel for the Face with Durian Cell Reform

New from Dr. Murad:  Combining the effects of a peel with gentle microdermabrasion, this treatment uses Bamboo Beads to loosen the bonds holding debris and cells to the skin's surface, sweeping it away to reveal youthful-looking skin.  Brightens skin tone and supports healthy collagen production while infusing powerful antioxidant protection.

To use
After cleansing and toning, gently smooth onto face, neck, décolletage and tops of hands. Leave on for up to 10 minutes (no longer).  Gently rinse with warm water. For best results, use three times per week, every month. Formula is intense and if you have sensitive skin, you may only be able to leave product on for a minute or two  to start. With continued use, product can be left on for longer increments but 10 max. For optimal results, follow with recommended moisturizer, like Sheer Lustre, Murad Professional or Perfecting Day Cream, which all have sunscreens.

Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycolic Acid, Galactoarabinan, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Salicylic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Durio Zibethinus (Durian) Fruit Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sclerotium Gum, Myristyl Laurate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Steareth-2, Hydrolyzed Lecithin, Sucrose, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Agar, Algin, Chitosan, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Cyclohexasiloxane, Xanthan Gum, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Fragrance (Parfum), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Mica (CI 77019)

 

12 vials $165.00

Intensive Wrinkle Reducer for Eyes with Durian Cell Reform™

A breakthrough treatment from dermatologist, Dr. Howard Murad, specifically formulated for the delicate eye area, combines resurfacing with plumping microspheres to reduce the appearance of crow's feet and improve skin's elasticity and clarity.  The resurfacing formulation effectively increases cell proliferation, encourages collagen production and firming ingredients lift this fragile skin, for a difference you will notice immediately!  As soon as you apply this you will feel a tightening sensation.  After 1 month the skin is smoother, lines are softened and with continued use you will laugh lines and stubborn "crow's feet" are diminishing.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Isopropyl Isostearate, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Dicapylyl Maleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Steareth-2, Steareth-21, Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic Acid Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Durio Zibethinus (Durian) Fruit Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-6, Glucosamine HCl, Algae Extract, Yeast Extract, Urea, Beta-Glucan, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Galactoarabinan, Cetyl Phosphate, Isostearic Acid, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Glycolipids, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zinc Aspartate, Hyaluronic Acid, Rice Amino Acids, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Sclerotium Gum, PEG-8, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sucrose, Polyphosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Chitosan Ascorbate, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
.5 oz $90.00

Age Reform Intensive Wrinkle Reducer - face, neck and chest

Patented skin smoothing lotion from Dr. Murad, the Intensive Wrinkle Reducer™ delivers what it promises. Containing Murad’s proprietary GlycoNutrient Complex, it provides intense epidermal resurfacing without irritation to gently smooth away the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while significantly increasing skin firmness. Unlike many other anti-aging products on the market, Intensive Wrinkle Reducer™ is clinically proven to deliver continuous and cumulative results—the longer you use it, the better you will look.

GlycoNutrient Complex is the cornerstone of this product’s amazing results. This proprietary ingredient provides intense resurfacing without the irritation. With continued use, wrinkles appear to melt away leaving skin looking smooth, radiant and youthful.

GlycoNutrient Complex consists of Glycosaminoglycans*, Glucosamine*, marine-derived Polysaccharides*, Linoleic Acid and Glycolic Acid, which have been shown to activate epidermal cells resulting in increased cellular turnover and proliferation. Clinical studies demonstrate the complex not only provides epidermal resurfacing without irritation, it also significantly increases skin firmness.

*UGL Complex

Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene
Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glucosamine HCl, Algae Extract, Saccaromyces Cerevisiae Extract, Urea, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, PVP, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract, Hyroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Squalane, Polysorbate 60, Rice Amino Acids, Zinc Acetate, Chitosan Ascorbate, Panthenol, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Sclerotium Gum, Stearic Acid, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Lysine Lauroyl Methionate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polydodecanamideaminium Triazadiphenylethenesulfonate, Polyvinylalcohol Crosspolymer, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone, Linoleic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citral, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Fragrance (Parfum)

Read more about Intensive Wrinkle Reducer by clicking here!

 

1 FL OZ $150.00

For the Treatment of Rosacea  (also see our new Rosacea information page) Net weight Cost Buy Now!
Prime pH Rosacea Face Wash - anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and restorative formula for symptoms of Rosacea.  Gentle soap free lathering liquid cleanser also addresses skin suffering from symptoms of Lupus, Psoriasis, Eczema, acne, sun burn, wind burn and more.  Ingredients include: yucca saponins, wild cherry bark, wild cherry extract, Sulphur, willow herb extract, licorice root extract, marine extracts, zinc, folic acid,.  NO artificial preservatives (parabens).  Chirally correct formulation. 8 FL OZ $40.00

Prime pH Rosacea Serum - anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant and restorative formula for symptoms of Rosacea.  Ingredients include: borage oil, willow herb extract, licorice root extract, marine extracts, B-12, zinc, folic acid, azelaic acid. Chirally correct formulation. 1 FL OZ $65.00

Prime pH Rosacea Lotion - anti-inflammatory, soothing and healing formula to treat symptoms of Rosacea.  For best results in a complete skin care program, use over the Rosacea Serum and after washing with Rosacea Face Wash.  Chirally correct formula.  Our Prime pH group of products are 100% certified organic with no artificial preservatives, fillers or parabens.  The ingredients are not bleached or processed so they are not white or refined.  

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2 FL OZ $45.00

   

 

 

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