Renew Magazine - July/August 2008 - (Page 12)

renew face consider a ‘blue-light’ special Most people know that outdoor UV rays can wreak havoc on skin. But did you know that the harsh ﬂuorescent lights found in most ofﬁces can be just as damaging? Artiﬁcial lighting, also called “visible light,” emits high levels of blue light, which penetrates all the way to the dermis level—just like UVA rays. Blue light may cause free radical damage to cell membranes, which can lead to accelerated skin aging. And while sunscreen protects skin from UV rays, it does nothing to ward off the damaging effects of workday exposure to blue light. By now, clients are surely well-protected against, or at least well-educated about, the dangers of sun damage. You can also help them shield their skin against premature aging against indoor lighting. It’s a concern that hasn’t likely crossed their mind, so use this as an opportunity to both cater to your clients and boost your skin care business. Research new products and treatments that you can prescribe to your skin-conscious clientele. For example, Bioelements recently launched a moisturizer called Lutein Indoor Protective Day Crème to address harmful blue light with 100 percent natural lutein—a nutrient derived from the petal of the marigold ﬂower. Lutein is a carotenoid, or organic pigment, found in dark leafy vegetables, egg yolks and carrots. Recent research published in the Journal of Skin Pharmacology and Physiology and the International Journal of Cosmetic Science has shown that this natural ingredient provides extraordinary antioxidant protection against environmental factors including artiﬁcial indoor lighting. The natural, yellow carotenoid pigment found in lutein absorbs and ﬁlters out potentially damaging blue light from visible light. Also, unlike sunscreen ingredients, lutein has multiple beneﬁts because it is a highly effective antioxidant that protects the skin from indoor pollution and increases skin hydration. aging a three ways ging is not as simple as some might thnk. According to Dr. Stuart Kaplan, Bevery Hills Dermatologist and founder of the Kaplan MD line of skin care, there are three types of aging that aﬀect everyone. Chronological aging is our age in numbers. Environmental aging is caused by factors including sun damage, pollution and free radicals. “The type of aging that most people don’t know much about and most products don’t target is hormonal aging,” says Kaplan. “Hormonal changes begin in women and men from their late 20s to early 30s. We need to begin caring for our skin before this transition starts and before the changes occur. It is always better to prevent a problem, than try to ﬁx it.” Each type of aging comes with its own host of problems and signs. chronological aging can be identiﬁed by: n ﬁne lines and wrinkles n thinning skin n dryness environmental aging causes: n age spots n skin with a leathery texture n wrinkles n inﬂammation n broken capillaries hormonal aging creates problems like: n accelerated formation of lines and wrinkles n adult acne n ﬂushing and redness n loss of ﬁrmness and elasticity n thinning, colorless, dull, translucent skin n uneven pigmentation n dry, dehydrated skin n facial hair growth For more information on Kaplan and his kaplanMD line of products visit www.kaplanMD.com or call 800-754-6435. 12 renewprofessional.com july/august 2008 http://www.kaplanMD.com http://renewprofessional.com

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Renew Magazine - July/August 2008

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