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Acne
Acne is a skin condition which usually affects the face but can also break out on other parts of the body. It usually occurs in adolescence as a result of changes in hormonal balance. Treatment may include drugs.
Brewer’s yeast acne cure
London: Brewer’s yeast, which is used to make beer, is the active ingredient in a new spot buster that works on acne.
The skin benefits of beer sediment (brewers yeast) were discovered in ancient Egypt over 4,000 years ago. But more recently two studies have confirmed that brewer’s yeast (Saccharomyces cereviseae) can help maintain a balanced pH level in the skin, help ease sebum blockages and combat bacteria that causes acne.
Acne is caused by an over-production of sebum, which is often the result hormonal disruptions such as puberty, monthly menstruation, pregnancy or menopause, even stress can marginally alter hormonal balances in the body and lead to increased sebum production.
Acne is generally caused when the sebum reaches the surface of the skin and thickens as it comes into contact with oxygen, leading to pore blockages which, if left unblocked, can lead to bacterial infection and inflammation (spots).
Brewer’s yeast is made up of unicellular micro-organisms which are a type of fungus that cultivate on the skins surface, warding off bacteria and keeping a healthy pH balance. These tiny organisms multiply quickly, meaning when applied to the skin they soon populate the skins surface leaving no opportunity bad bacteria to take hold.
Skin Shops new Anti-Acne Yeast Masque contains active young brewers yeast cells, which multiply even faster than normal yeast cells, so the masque begins cultivating quickly on your skin as soon as it is applied.
Two German studies have found that topically applied young brewers yeast cells can help improve the appearance of acne.
The first, carried out in 1989 by Weber G, Adamczyk and A, Freytag S and published on PubMed was a randomized, controlled double-blind study involving 139 patients with various forms of acne. The effectiveness and tolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae) was studied in comparison with a placebo over a maximum period of five months. The results of therapy were assessed by the physician as very good/good in 74.3% of the patients receiving the preparation, as compared with 21.7% in the placebo group. In more than 80% of the former patients, the condition was considered to be healed or considerably improved, while the corresponding figure for the placebo group was only 26%.
The second study, carried out in May 2006 at Munich University as part of a trial on a commercial skin preparation containing young brewers yeast cells, found that after three weeks of applying a yeast-based cream to acne sufferers skin, that their skin improved significantly.
The Anti-Acne Yeast Masque should be applied to the skin once a day (preferably before bed) and left on for approximately 15 minutes, then washed off with clean warm water. For maximum effects no other skin care products should be applied for 6-8 hours use.
Skin Shops Anti-Acne Face Masque is made from all naturally active ingredients and free from SLS and parabens.
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New York skincare DCL on sale in Selfridges London
London: Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories (DCL), a bespoke range of skincare products from the US for men and women goes on sale at the London store Selfridges this Friday.
DCL is high tech, innovative range formulated from the latest research to produce high-tech cosmeceuticals which in the US can only be found in dermatologists clinics, are designed to tackle skincare issues head on.
There are products and regimes for every skincare concern from anti-ageing
to acne-healing, but you wont need a degree in science to work out which to choose.
All DCLs staff have been intensively trained by dermatologists to recognise specific skin complaints and know exactly how each should be treated. That means they know their squalene from their salicylic acid, and, more pertinently whether or not you need it. Using the latest skin-imaging technology, DCL staff can help identify your skins particularneeds, and then pinpoint the specific products required to treat it.
THE EXPERT: The man advising the brand is leading Manhattan dermatologist Dr Neal Schultz, who is DCLs medical director. Over the past 25 years, Schultz has seen every skin-concern under the sun presented by his demanding clients.
If you ask him, we have become so obsessed by lines and wrinkles that we ignore the real problems that make us unhappy with our skin. Besides, Botox, fillers and even face-lifts cant improve the quality and texture of the skin itself. The issues that really matter: colour, texture, dryness, sensitivity are all ones that can be tackled if you simply use the appropriate products which dont have to cost the earth.
And once the skin issues are resolved, and skin restored to its optimum, glowing state, it is easier to make a decision about whether further work is actually,
after all, necessary. Its a no-brainer, says Dr Schultz. When we look better, we feel better. The bottom-line result has always been a meaningful enhancement of my patients self-esteem and overall sense of well-being. Taking the complexity out of skincare is DCLs mission along with listening to the customers needs. The result is trade secrets of the worlds most discerning dermatologists made available and accessible to every consumer.
THE KEY PRODUCTS: five key products in the DCL range work synergistically to diminish wrinkles, fine lines and blotchiness Balancing Cleanser (£27 for 117ml) a formulation to prepare the skin with thorough cleansing, gentle exfoliation and dual-action moisturising (it contains humectants to draw moisture into the skin from the deeper layers of the epidermis, and also improves the barrier function
of the skin, which helps retain moisture). Eye Refining Matrix (£40 for 15ml) Treats fine lines, puffiness and dark circles (with arnica extract) around the eyes while moisturising (with hyaluronic acid), and protecting the skin with antioxidants (derived from Green Tea Extract). Skin Renewal Complex (£65 for 30ml) a daytime treatment that provides all the skin-refining benefits of AHAs without the irritation, plus Vitamin Infusion (£65 for 30ml) a complete night-time antioxidant
complex designed to increase collagen synthesis and help repair the signs
of ageing Hydrating Serum (£55 for 30ml) which delivers a powerful dose of
moisture to restore ageing skin to its ideal state and can be layered on
over one of the treatment products.
The DCL Centre at Selfridges is designed to provide a welcoming, clinic-of-the-future type space where customers can have their skin assessed by a trained professional and have the benefits of the DCL range explained.
If deemed necessary a further consultation can be arranged with a medical and/or cosmetic doctor making the DCL Centre the first of its kind to offer comprehensive skin health to the retail customer.
Visia/DCL Medical Imaging is the latest complexion analysis system and is popular among skincare professionals. Both normal and ultraviolet images are captured in high resolution and the system measure the extent of wrinkles, pores and spots and gives scores for the level of porphyrins (evidence of bacteria lodged in pores, which can lead to acne), UV spots (which are indicative of skin damage) and evenness (by judging colour variations in the skin tone). The first consultation provides a baseline; at subsequent visits, customers can see in detail the improvement to their
skin..
All of DCLs products are supported by extensive and detailed clinical trials. In a clinical trial of DCLs Acne Treatment System, 90 per cent of the patients observed overall improvement of acne after 30 days and 100 per cent of them would recommend the Acne Healing System to others.