Thursday, May 28, 2009

Anti-Aging’s Hero Ingredients!



What are the best ingredients to look out for when you are shopping for your next anti-aging moisturiser? Bellow are some of the latest and best moisturisers to hit the shelves. Along with high concentrations of anti oxidants in the products there is also a bevy of calming and anti inflammatory ingredients as well as ingredients to help with sun damaged skin. Whatever your anti-aging needs are you are sure to find something here that will suit your needs.

Trilogy Daily Defence Moisturiser with SPF 15

A moisture-rich broad spectrum SPF cream for the face. With ingredients to hydrate the skin and a new generation sunscreen to provide SPF15 protection against the ageing effects of UV rays. It provides photo-stable, broad-spectrum protection against damaging UV rays. This new generation sunscreen contains non-whitening ingredients and both organic and inorganic UV filters. As the sunscreen is photo-stable it will not deteriorate over time when exposed to UV radiation.

Advanced Natural Ingredients

SPF 15 (bemontrizinol, methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol)

A light sunscreen ingredient described as a ‘new generation’ sunscreen because of its photo-stability (ability to resist degradation once exposed to UV rays) and combination of organic and inorganic sunscreen filters for UVA and UVB protection.

Hyaluronic acid – Nature’s ‘moisture magnet’. Derived from the fermentation of wheat. Moisturises, plumps and rejuvenates skin, lifting the complexion and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Pure oils of Sunflower, Evening Primrose, Sesame, Rosehip, and Jojoba – These easily absorbed oils provide Vitamins E, B and A, trace minerals and essential fatty acids which are vital for optimum skin health and assist in healing damaged skin while improving the skin’s natural barrier function.

Vitamins A, C and E – Three powerful antioxidant vitamins that have the ability to penetrate the lipid cell walls to protect against oxidation. As antioxidants these vitamins help neutralize free radicals caused by sun exposure and the natural process of ageing. This vitamin combination has been clinically proven to smooth lines and wrinkles for a more youthful complexion.

Shea Butter – Shea butter is excellent in counteracting dryness as it helps to bind moisture to the skin. It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids and has a high content of antioxidant Vitamin E.

Licorice root extract – Traditionally used to soothe irritated skin. Its beneficial antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits may also help to reduce visible hyperpigmentation. RRP $44.95, 50ml

Trilogy Replenishing Night Cream


A deeply moisturising night cream formulated with vitamins, antioxidants, natural oils and extracts to replenish and revive skin. Helps to restore the skin’s natural suppleness and elasticity overnight. Wake up to a noticeably rejuvenated complexion.

Advanced Natural Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid – Nature’s ‘moisture magnet’. Derived from the fermentation of wheat. Moisturises, plumps and rejuvenates skin, lifting the complexion and smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Certified Organic Rosehip oil, Avocado oil, Marula Nut oil and Olive oil – With healing, moisturising and nutrifying benefits these natural oils provide the skin with the vitamins, lipids, essential fatty acids and polyphenols required to assist cell renewal and repair.

Licorice and Mulberry extracts – Licorice contains Glabridin (a powerful skin lightening ingredient) in minute quantities. This is isolated and concentrated to create a safe and powerful skin brightener. Glabridin suppresses the formation of Melanin; the pigment responsible for skin dis-coloration. Mulberry is a gentle skin lightener and protects the skin against damage caused by free radicals.

Green Tea extract – Contains vitamins and polyphenols (active anti-oxidants) that help prevent skin damage and has anti-inflammatory astringent properties that can help reduce reddening of the skin.

Cucumber extract – Credited with moisture binding, moisture-regulating, soothing, tightening and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains amino acids to strengthen the skin and helps to refresh and rejuvenate tired, stressed skin.

Calendula oil – A herbal extract from marigold flowers that has a calming anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. It also helps to soothe and heal skin disorders and acts as a mild antiseptic to help keep irritated skin free from infection.
RRP $52.95, 60g

Jan Marini Skin Research Age Intervention Regeneration Mask


Age Intervention Regeneration Mask by Jan Marini Skin Research is an entirely new concept in topical anti-ageing and skin regeneration that benefits any skin type. The mask incorporates resurfacing technology with a host of powerful antioxidant and skin soothing agents including the new red wine longevity extract, Resveratrol, all combined with our remarkable targeted peptide blend. By using a sophisticated dual action occlusion and delivery system, we can simultaneously both saturate the skin with a high concentration of potent topicals and provide a more resurfaced and luminous skin texture. The mechanism for this intense and immediate targeted infusion enables the skin to absorb and retain far higher levels of skin renewing natural ingredients while resurfacing at the same time. Results are immediate and progressively cumulative with lasting benefits.



Active Ingredients
Glycolic Acid. Provides superb skin resurfacing and retexturing benefits.

Proprietary Peptide Blend. Targeted peptide blends designed to provide remarkable skin rebuilding and rejuvenation benefits.

Resveratrol. Polyphenol from red wine often referred to as the “longevity” molecule. Has a wide range of anti-aging benefits that include wrinkle reduction, anti-inflammatory activity and has been shown to modulate genetic expression

Green Tea Extract. Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Medical validation exists regarding its ability to significantly decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles, reduce the appearance of skin redness, including rosacea and has demonstrated anti-acne properties. May also assist in protecting the skin against sun damage.

Red Tea Extract. Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Studies suggest that it can significantly decrease the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

White Tea Extract. Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Helps to prevent sun damage and boosts the immune function of cells. Decreases appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Pomegranate Extract. Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Helps to support cellular regeneration and skin repair.

Linoleic and Linolenic Acid. Essential fatty acids with anti-inflammatory properties. Assists in preventing trans-epidermal moisture loss.

Co-Enzyme Q-10. Powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Acts like a “cellular battery” to boost the skins ability to repair and regenerate. Helps to protect the skin from sun damage.

Algae Extract. Contributes beneficial minerals to the skin and promotes excellent moisture retention and elasticity.
RRP $184.00, 29g

Dr. LeWinn’s Private Formula Line Smoothing Complex S8 Hydrating Day Cream


Dr. LeWinn’s Private Formula Line Smoothing Complex S8 Hydrating Day Cream is an anti-ageing treatment moisturiser to help reduce visual signs of ageing and keep skin hydrated throughout the day. Suitable for all skin types, it contains caviar extract to nourish and stimulate skin as well as hydro-boost micropatch with aqualance to provide continuous hydration through its slow release system.  It also contains anti wrinkle peptide snap-8.

Active ingredients:
Hydro-Boost Micropatch - Unique delivery system that allows the slow release of Serine molecules throughout the day for optimal hydration

Aqualance™ - Deep and continuous hydration for up to 24 hours

Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-1 (Snap-8) - Alternative to painful injections, 30% more powerful than Argireline®

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer - Intensely Hydrating

Caviar Extract - Nourishing and stimulating RRP: $89.95, 30g

Apivita Wine Elixir Anti-wrinkle & Firming Night Cream


Cell regeneration almost doubles during the night while collagen production is also enhanced. Thus night time offers the ideal opportunity for an effective beauty regime. Thanks to red wine (resveratrol), the natural wine elixir anti-wrinkle and firming night cream contributes to the elongation of cell life span, naturally increasing collagen and elastin production. Salicylic acid derivative exfoliates, smoothes out and improves skin texture while beeswax, softens, nourishes and soothes irritations. In the morning, skin becomes softer and brighter, while signs of aging become less visible.

The active ingredients of the wine elixir line:
Resveratrol (RTV)-  the active ingredient of red wine, naturally increases collagen and elastin production and decreases even the deepest wrinkles.

Beeswax - Beeswax hydrates, softens and calms sensitive skin and skin suffering from sun exposure and environmental pollution.

Lupine - Lupine promotes the production of high quality collagen to improve elasticity and face contour.

Olive Polyphenols - Olive polyphenols from organically cultivated olive leaves extract, have strong anti-oxidant activity and increase skin elasticity.

Propolis - Propolis is particularly rich in flavonoids and has strong anti-oxidant activity against certain free radicals related to oxidative stress and skin aging.

Rice bran oil - Rice bran oil is rich in phytolipids and reduces transepidermal water loss as it absorbs 3 times its weight in water. It has anti-oxidant properties and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Oats & Lecithin - Oats are rich in polysaccharides, vitamins and trace elements which help skin retain its moisture, while lecithin is rich in fatty acids and contributes to water loss reduction. This combination helps enhance the structure of the skin’s hydrolipidic barrier and preserve high levels of moisture.
Mixture of essential oils

Neroli -(bitter orange tree blossoms) It relaxes, soothes, calms and contributes to the improvement of skin elasticity and stimulation of cell regeneration.

Patchouli -It lightens the mood, has anti-aging activity and assists in skin regeneration.

Geranium- It relaxes and serves as an anti-depressant, has healing properties, controls oiliness, brightens and balances skin.

Sage -Rejuvenates, tones and has anti-wrinkle properties.
RRP: $84.90, 50ml

Alpha-H Age Delay Intensive Anti Wrinkle Night Treatment


Alpha-H Age Delay Intensive Anti Wrinkle Night Treatment is comprised of all the things that your skincare dreams are made of.  The luxe Age Delay Intensive Anti Wrinkle Night Treatment by Alpha-H consists of only the most scientifically proven, technologically advanced, fast acting, and highly moisturizing ingredients available to date.  Not only does Alpha-H Age Delay utilise the next generation Vitamin A, Retinyl Propionate, which is even more effective than it’s predecessors and without any of the aggressive, skin-sensitizing side effects previously associated with the last generation of vitamin, but also indulges you with a further potent and deeply penetrating antioxidant cocktail that nourishes and protects your skin while actively reversing the signs of aging.

The hero ingredients of the Alpha-H Age Delay Intensive Anti Wrinkle Night Treatment are:

Glycolic Acid

Salicylic Acid

Retinyl Propionate (Vitamin A 1%)

Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)

Green Tea Extract

Olive Leaf Extract

The sophisticated and scientifically advanced LipoCeutical Time Release System delivers measured doses of encapsulated Vitamin A throughout the night, which ensures that even the most lined, collagen-poor, UV affected skin will actively benefit from the anti ageing and highly moisturizing effects of the treatment 8…10…even 12 hours later!

Call 1800 659 777 or visit www.alpha-h.com
RRP: $99.00, 100ml

Beaubelle Amazing Luminance - Holistic Oxygenating Cellular Cream


Lyopholized diamond combined with gentle massaging action has deep pore-cleansing, refining and re-texturizing effects. Extracts of rhodochrosite, an anti-stress stone, preserve skin firmness, improving elasticity and resilience. Extracts of malachite, a semi-precious stone, toughen skin against environmental assault. Providing instant radiance and a more even skin tone, skin feels firmer and smoother, with a pristine and youthful appearance.

Key Ingredients:
Caprylyl Glycol, Squalane and Shea Butter- Replenish moisture, helping to keep skin hydrated for extended periods.

Red Algae– Clarifies skin by soothing stress related pigmentation for a visibly brightened complexion.

Ginko – Anti-oxidant neutralises aging free radicals. Skin’s moisture is replenished while complexion appears more even, transparent, fresh and luminous.

Phylderm Vegetal C – boosts cell metabolism by improving tissue oxygenation. Helping strengthen skin’s barrier over time, it encourages natural cellular turnover and offers visible benefits to the skin to provide a smoothing effect and minimize the appearance of roughness and wrinkles.

Soothing lavender, toning mandarin and calming patchouli have antiseptic, astringent and antibacterial properties that blend to help promote a balanced, soft and supple skin texture.

Lyopholized diamond combined with gentle massaging action has deep pore-cleansing, refining and re-texturizing effects.

Rhodochrosite, an anti-stress stone, preserve skin firmness, improving elasticity and resilience.

Malachite, a semi-precious stone, toughen skin against environmental assault. Providing instant radiance and a more even skin tone, skin feels firmer and smoother, with a pristine and youthful appearance.



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