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Gold Skin Care Products by Venetian Beauty Make Debut in USA

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Once available in the far East, Venetian Beauty Products are now being distributed from Miami, Florida in part due to a new partnership formed with Skin Pro.  The products feature gold as an ingredient, and you can actually see the gold flakes in the immaculate packaging.  Other brands featuring gold, such as Oro Gold Cosmetics, have fared well in their quest for market share and have expanded quite well into many retail malls across the USA.

The company offers nine products as well as several skin care systems, designed to create beautiful skin and youthful tones.  When used as part of a daily skin care regimen, skin care products can help stave off wrinkles and ensure proper hydration is being brought to the skin.

This product line is made up of daily maintenance and anti aging treatments, such as:

  • 24k Gold Eye Serum
  • Dead Sea Miracle Mask
  • Intensive Eye Gel
  • Facial Cleanser
  • Pearl Wrinkle Treatment
  • Skin Brightener
  • 24k Day Moisturizer
  • Neck Firming Gel
  • Collagen Cycle Serum

These products are all packaged in the most advanced, eye appealing packaging on earth!  One look at this brand and you’ll know just exactly what you are getting – a skin product that features gold as an active ingredient and that uses the immaculate packaging to showcase a presentation second to none.

These product are available online, you can visit Venetian Beauty Skin Care at any time to make an order, or look for them in the very near future at Amazon.com.  They are perfect for luxury spa’s, and as stated earlier, these products were only available in the Far East until the fall of 2010.

Venetian Beauty uses all natural and organic ingredients in most products, and features a wide array of ingredients ranging from silk sea pearl to to various fruit and berry extracts, used as an antioxidant.

Perhaps the most anticipated product release, the Dead Sea Miracle mask uses the power of the dead sea mineral in this highly advanced anti aging mask.  Masks work to exfoliate the skin, remove dead skin cells, dirt, and oils from the surface.  When used on a weekly basis, you can literally remove tens of thousands of dead skin cells and leave the underlying skin looking fresh, clean, and without any discoloration.

Using skin care products just got a lot more fun.  With packaging that is sure to impress even the pickiest of retail shoppers, Venetian Beauty hit a home run with this brand.  It’s sure to be a success and a full review will be posted once we get some feedback from consumers.

Dark Circle Serum Popular on Amazon.com

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I’ve written in the past about a unique, all natural product that gets rid of dark under eye circles, called the Dark Circle Serum. It’s made by Wrinkle System, a division of Skin Pro, and just recently, it was among the top selling dark circle eye treatments on Amazon.com!  With all of the great anti aging products and serums out there, this is a huge honor!

If you have not heard of this all natural product, here are the details.

Clinical tests showed a 35% reduction in visibility of dark under eye circles.  35%!  That is an amazing number, and it’s clinically proven to perform at that level.  Using seaweed extract, a high concentration of hyaluronic acid, and rice and soy peptides, this product works therapeutically to get rid of the nasty dark crescents that form under our eyes from stress, genetics, lack of sleep, poor diet, or reaction to a medication.

In addition to being an effective dark circle remover, this medicinal product, (sold with a precision dropper) is effective in helping deflate puffy eyes.  Clinical tests for that condition show a 42% REDUCTION in puffiness.  Wow.  Also, a 31% improvement in skin’s smoothness was the final clinical testing statistic that’s worth passing on.

Personally, I’ve used this product with great success. I have yet to find a product that absorbs quick, feels light, and works.  This one does, and I am living proof. I’m usually a skeptic when it comes to products that make numeric, bold claims, but since these cite real clinical evaluations, I took a leap of faith.

I’d suggest this product to anyone who is looking for a refresher around the eyes – just take a peak at Amazon.com to see what people are saying, as well as on eye serum review websites.  It’s made in the USA, not tested on animals, and the parent company, Skin Pro, is known for it’s use of high end ingredients in their product formulas.

Remember, a proactive skin care routine will help yield the best results.  If you wait too long to use skin care products, you may be allowing too much damage to affect the skin’s dermis, and you may be beyond the point of repair.  A proactive skin care routine is always best!

Deep Wrinkle Treatment

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We have all seen wrinkle creams that claim to work on deep wrinkles, but very seldom to they actually produce results. These treatments do little more than remove fine lines and can barely treat a regular wrinkle, let alone remove deep, established wrinkles. Wrinkle creams and wrinkle treatments have been making these outrageous claims of being able to penetrated and treat deep wrinkles for so long, that consumers no longer even expect them too when the purchase them. But all of that is beginning to change. Scientists have discovered and begun formulating specific combinations of ingredients that have proven to be highly effective in the treatment of deep wrinkles. The approach is somewhat different than most wrinkle creams, but the results are outstanding, and dermatologists around the world are taking notice.

These treatments, known as Deep Wrinkle Penetration Treatments, use a combination of products to achieve these unparalleled results. This treatment starts with an instant stretching mask. This highly potent mask not only removes impurities in the skin, but lifts, firms and tones the skin within in moments of removing the mask. The next step is to use a non surgical bionic treatment. This is a spot focused wrinkle remover that is the best Botox alternative on the planet. You target the wrinkles that you want to be treated and massage right on in. Within a few applications you will see just how amazing this can be. And the final product that is used is a Lifting Gel. This gel can be used on your eyes, or your neck, or really anywhere that you want to lift and firm your skin. By applying this after the bionic treatment, you skin is massaged into a tension free state that allows for maximum wrinkle reduction. It is truly amazing.

But it is not just the products that make this treatment so special, it is the ingredients within the products that make the difference. The use of real minerals like 24K Gold and high profile, potent peptides like Argireline are at the top of an impressive list, that rivals the most luxurious products in the world. Dermatologists have been claiming that the use of precious metals is the leading wrinkle treatment for a few years now, and high end spas around the world have been giving Golden Facials for some time now. But the use of gold in at home wrinkle treatments is still fairly new to the general public. These Deep Wrinkle Penetration Treatments will certainly change all of that.

Wrinkle cream review sites have already started picking up on the buzz and have been doing their own independent testing of these products and are giving it rave reviews. There is no wrinkle treatment in the world that can produce the same level of results as these deep wrinkle penetration treatments and experts are daring consumers to prove it wrong. We have all heard about break through products before, and occasionally they live up to the hype. But if you want a real deep wrinkle treatment then these treatments will stand up and deliver everything you have ever hoped for. Deep wrinkles are soon to be a thing of the past.

How Safe And Effective Is Botox

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Botox is a purified form of botulinum toxin produced by bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. In human excess of botulinum toxin causes severe life threatning poisoining called botulism,where severe neuro-muscular paralysis occurs resulting in respiratory paralysis and finally death.

Whereas Botox as a cosmetic which contains toxin in a form diluted to a millionth of its strength that help reduce the activity of muscle that cause wrinkle by paralysing the muscle. It is the most talked and beloved drug among the celebrities and has already gained the title” Asprin of 21 century” where widely being use in different medical conditions besides wrinkle.

Botox treatment is a quick procedure that takes just 10 minutes depending on the locations and no recovery time is needed,which means you can get back to your normal activites immediately after procedure. But its not a long term or permanent and the effect may vary from person to person or the injection site which lasts for about 4-6 months. So atleast 2-3 session per year might be necessary.

But when it comes to the safety of botulinum toxin, there has been many controversies about the side effects and long term effects of botox cosmetic.

Last year (February 2008) FDA announce about the safety of some botulinum toxin treatments due to the fact that there had been some serious complications when children treated with botulinum toxin for cerebral palsy associated with limb spasticity.Those treatments were done using high dose of botulimum toxin. When lower dose are used, so far there are no any death or any serious complications. So the safety of Botox Cosmetic depends on the lower dose.

All medicine have certain side effects so there might be minor or no side effects but if drowsiness,dry eyes,Droopy eyelids,dry mouth, anxiety, facial pain, flu like symptoms, headache, nausea, redness, swelling or tenderness at the injection site,weakness of the muscles at or near the injection site occurs immediately consult your doctor.

As botox Cosmetic has gained huge popularity among the peoples, it has inspired health and beauty personal or even locals to offer a botox shot for easy money.There has been several complications reported of Botox Cosmetic in the media which is mainly due to unlicensed or unethical provider and personals claiming themself to be a qualified health professionals. So every patients are advised to discuss your issues with a licensed qualified doctor who know every anatomy of injection site and preventing further complications. If given a BOTOX Cosmetic in a appropriate formulation for specific sites, it’s very safe.

The Secret Behind Aloe Vera Plant

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Aloe vera is a natural product that is now a day frequently used in the field of cosmetology. Though there are various indications for its use, controlled trials are needed to determine its real efficacy. The aloe vera plant, its properties, mechanism of action and clinical uses are briefly reviewed in this article.

Aloe vera contains 75 potentially active constituents: vitamins, enzymes, minerals, sugars, lignin, saponins, salicylic acids and amino acids.

Vitamins : It contains vitamins A (beta-carotene), C and E, which are antioxidants. It also contains vitamin B12, folic acid, and choline. Antioxidant neutralizes free radicals.

Enzymes : It contains 8 enzymes: aliiase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, and peroxidase. Bradykinase helps to reduce excessive inflammation when applied to the skin topically, while others help in the breakdown of sugars and fats.

Minerals: It provides calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc. They are essential for the proper functioning of various enzyme systems in different metabolic pathways and few are antioxidants.

Sugars: It provides monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides: (glucomannans/polymannose). These are derived from the mucilage layer of the plant and are known as mucopolysaccharides. The most prominent monosaccharide is mannose-6-phosphate, and the most common polysaccharides are called glucomannans [beta-(1,4)-acetylated mannan]. Acemannan, a prominent glucomannan has also been found. Recently, a glycoprotein with antiallergic properties, called alprogen and novel anti-inflammatory compound, C-glucosyl chromone, has been isolated from Aloe vera gel.

Anthraquinones: It provides 12 anthraquinones, which are phenolic compounds traditionally known as laxatives. Aloin and emodin act as analgesics, antibacterials and antivirals.

Fatty acids: It provides 4 plant steroids; cholesterol, campesterol, ?-sisosterol and lupeol. All these have anti-inflammatory action and lupeol also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties.

Hormones: Auxins and gibberellins that help in wound healing and have anti-inflammatory action.

Others : It provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids and 7 of the 8 essential amino acids. It also contains salicylic acid that possesses anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Lignin, an inert substance, when included in topical preparations, enhances penetrative effect of the other ingredients into the skin. Saponins that are the soapy substances form about 3% of the gel and have cleansing and antiseptic properties.

Mechanism of actions

Healing properties: Glucomannan, a mannose-rich polysaccharide, and gibberellin, a growth hormone, interacts with growth factor receptors on the fibroblast, thereby stimulating its activity and proliferation, which in turn significantly increases collagen synthesis after topical and oral Aloe vera.  Aloe gel not only increased collagen content of the wound but also changed collagen composition (more type III) and increased the degree of collagen cross linking. Due to this, it accelerated wound contraction and increased the breaking strength of resulting scar tissue.  An increased synthesis of hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulfate in the granulation tissue of a healing wound following oral or topical treatment has been reported.

Effects on skin exposure to UV and gamma radiation: Aloe vera gel has been reported to have a protective effect against radiation damage to the skin. Exact role is not known, but following the administration of aloe vera gel, an antioxidant protein, metallothionein, is generated in the skin, which scavenges hydroxyl radicals and prevents suppression of superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase in the skin. It reduces the production and release of skin keratinocyte-derived immunosuppressive cytokines such as interleukin-10 (IL-10) and hence prevents UV-induced suppression of delayed type hypersensitivity.

Anti-inflammatory action: Aloe vera inhibits the cyclooxygenase pathway and reduces prostaglandin E2 production from arachidonic acid. Recently, the novel anti-inflammatory compound called C-glucosyl chromone was isolated from gel extracts.

Effects on the immune system: Alprogen inhibit calcium influx into mast cells, thereby inhibiting the antigen-antibody-mediated release of histamine and leukotriene from mast cells. In a study on mice that had previously been implanted with murine sarcoma cells, acemannan stimulates the synthesis and release of interleukin-1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor from macrophages in mice, which in turn initiated an immune attack that resulted in necrosis and regression of the cancerous cells. Several low-molecular-weight compounds are also capable of inhibiting the release of reactive oxygen free radicals from activated human neutrophils.

Laxative effects: Anthraquinones present in latex are a potent laxative. It increases intestinal water content, stimulates mucus secretion and increases intestinal peristalsis.

Antiviral and antitumor activity: These actions may be due to indirect or direct effects. Indirect effect is due to stimulation of the immune system and direct effect is due to anthraquinones. The anthraquinone aloin inactivates various enveloped viruses such as herpes simplex, varicella zoster and influenza. In recent studies, a polysaccharide fraction has shown to inhibit the binding of benzopyrene to primary rat hepatocytes, thereby preventing the formation of potentially cancer-initiating benzopyrene-DNA adducts. An induction of glutathione S-transferase and an inhibition of the tumor-promoting effects of phorbol myristic acetate has also been reported which suggest a possible benefit of using aloe gel in cancer chemoprevention.

Moisturizing and anti-aging effect: Mucopolysaccharides help in binding moisture into the skin. Aloe stimulates fibroblast which produces the collagen and elastin fibers making the skin more elastic and less wrinkled. It also has cohesive effects on the superficial flaking epidermal cells by sticking them together, which softens the skin. The amino acids also soften hardened skin cells and zinc acts as an astringent to tighten pores. Its moisturizing effects has also been studied in treatment of dry skin associated with occupational exposure where aloe vera gel gloves improved the skin integrity, decreases appearance of fine wrinkle and decreases erythema. It also has anti-acne effect.

Antiseptic effect: Aloe vera contains 6 antiseptic agents: Lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenols and sulfur. They all have inhibitory action on fungi, bacteria and viruses.

Clinical uses: The clinical use of aloe vera is supported mostly by anecdotal data. Though most of these uses are interesting, controlled trials are essential to determine its effectiveness in all the following diseases.

A. Uses based on scientific evidence: These uses have been tested in humans or animals. Safety and effectiveness have not always been proven.

Conditions: Seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, genital herpes, skin burns, diabetes (type 2), HIV infection, cancer prevention,  ulcerative colitis  wound healing (results of aloe on wound healing are mixed with some studies reporting positive results and others showing no benefit  or potential worsening  ), pressure ulcers,  mucositis, radiation dermatitis,  acne vulgaris,  lichen planus,  frostbite,  aphthous stomatitis,  and constipation.

B. Uses based on tradition or theory: The below uses are based on tradition or scientific theories. They often have not been thoroughly tested in humans, and safety and effectiveness have not always been proven.

Conditions: Alopecia, bacterial and fungal skin infections, chronic leg wounds, parasitic infections, systemic lupus erythematosus, arthritis and tic douloureux.

Side effects

Topical: It may cause redness, burning, stinging sensation and rarely generalized dermatitis in sensitive individuals. Allergic reactions are mostly due to anthraquinones, such as aloin and barbaloin. It is best to apply it to a small area first to test for possible allergic reaction.

Oral: Abdominal cramps, diarrhea, red urine, hepatitis, dependency or worsening of constipation. Prolonged use has been reported to increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Laxative effect may cause electrolyte imbalances (low potassium levels).

Contraindication: Contraindicated in cases of known allergy to plants in the Liliaceae family.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Oral aloe is not recommended during pregnancy due to theoretical stimulation of uterine contractions, and in breastfeeding mothers, it may sometime causes gastrointestinal distress in the nursing infant.

Interactions : Application of aloe to skin may increase the absorption of steroid creams such as hydrocortisone. It reduces the effectiveness and may increases the adverse effects of digoxin and digitoxin, due to its potassium lowering effect. Combined use of Aloe vera and furosemide may increase the risk of potassium depletion. It decreases the blood sugar levels and thus may interact with oral hypoglycemic drugs and insulin.

Thus, though Aloe vera has wide spectrum of the properties and uses, some of them could be myths and some of them could be real magic. In future, controlled studies are required to prove the effectiveness of Aloe vera under various conditions.

Source:Surjushe A, Vasani R, Saple DG. Aloe vera: A short review. Indian J Dermatol [serial online] 2008 [cited 2009 Feb 10];53:163-6. Available from: http://www.e-ijd.org/text.asp?2008/53/4/163/44785

 

Anti Wrinkle Secrets Of Botox

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Botox is a purified form of Botulinum toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum which causes severe form of poisoining called Botulism. Botulism causes neuro-muscular paralysis and finally causing respiratory paralysis and death.

Same Pathophysiology acts when used in small amount on muscle that causes muscle paralysis. When your muscle tightens it causes wrinkles. When Botox ( a purified toxin ) is injected through the skin into the muscle, it paralyse the muscle which  stops the muscle from tightening. When the muscle can’t tighten, the wrinkle doesn’t showup.

Botox treatment procedure is nonsurgical it only takes about 10 minutes and no recovery time is needed. You can get back to your normal activites after Botox treatment. Botox injection normally works for about four months but duration and effect might vary from person to person. After 4 months your muscle returns to normal and you will see the wrinkle again . So after 4 months or so you have to inject again to remove the wrinkle. You may need 3-4 treatments per year.

Remember Botox  is a drug, not a cosmetic . There are many side effects if not used properly by a specialist. Some common early side effects might be droopy eyelids, which can last for a few weeks, headache and flu like symptoms and sometime stomach upsets. The major and life threatening side effect is botulism which is rare if used properly. So make sure your doctor is well trained.

Botox can remove your wrinkles lines and make you look younger if used properly. Be sure to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant  soon or if you are breast feeding. Talk to your doctor about your current antibiotics use and  if you have any problems with nerves or muscles.

If you have any questions regarding Botox please post your question to our forum here:  DermaTalk  Skin  Care Forums

Look Like A Super Model With The Beauty Machine

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Researchers from Tel Aviv University have created a beauty machine that cab turn any woman’s photo into a cover model with the click of a button.While its output is currently limited to digitized images, the software may be able to guide plastic surgeons, aid magazine cover editors, and even become a feature incorporated into all digital cameras.

“Beauty, contrary to what most people think, is not simply in the eye of the beholder,” says lead researcher Prof. Daniel Cohen-Or of the Blavatnik School of Computer Sciences at Tel Aviv University. With the aid of computers, attractiveness can be objectified and boiled down to a function of mathematical distances or ratios, he says. This function is the basis for his beauty machine.

In the Eyes of a Majority of Beholders

The research has attracted interest and controversy. Beauty is, after all, a quality that has captivated artists since time immemorial, and its definition has eluded even the world’s greatest philosophers. Prof. Cohen-Or sees things more scientifically.

“Beauty can be quantified by mathematical measurements and ratios. It can be defined as average distances between features, which a majority of people agree are the most beautiful,” says Prof. Cohen-Or. “I don’t claim to know much about beauty. For us, every picture in this research project is just a collection of numbers.”

In his study, published recently in the proceedings of Siggraph, an annual computer graphics conference, Prof. Cohen-Or and his graduate student Tommer Leyvand –– together with two colleagues –– surveyed 68 Israeli and German men and women, aged 25 to 40, asking them to rank the beauty of 93 different men’s and women’s faces on a scale of 1 to 7. These scores were then entered into a database and correlated to 250 different measurements and facial features, such as ratios of the nose, chin and distance from ears to eyes. From this, the scientists created an algorithm that applies desirable elements of attractiveness to a fresh image.

True to the Real You

Unlike heavily processed Photoshop images that can make magazine cover models and celebrities unrecognizable, Tel Aviv University’s “beautification engine” is much more subtle. Observers say that the final image it produces retains an unmistakable similarity to the original picture.

Well — in most cases. There is one circumstance where Prof. Cohen-Or’s beauty machine doesn’t work like a charm: when a celebrity’s face is changed.

“We’ve run the faces of people like Brigitte Bardot and Woody Allen through the machine and most people are very unhappy with the results,” he admits. “But in unfamiliar faces, most would agree the output is better.” Prof. Cohen-Or now plans on developing the beauty machine further — to add the third dimension of depth.

Gets rid of puffiness almost immediately

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Gets rid of puffiness almost immediately… (less than 7 minutes). Smoothes and reduces fine lines and crows feet. A super light eye cream with emu oil, collagen, ceramides and elastin to firm and rehydrate dry skin around the eyes, vitamin E to prevent dehydration and free-radical damage, green tea extract to reduce puffiness, aloe for smoothing and panthenol for refining delicate tissue. Oprah recommended Airbrush to millions of women.

How does Airbrush work?
Airbrush immediately firms and refines the delicate under eye tissue, reducing puffiness in under 7 minutes. It also moisturizes the tissue and smoothes and reduces fine line and crows feet.

Where do I apply Airbrush?
Airbrush is a super light weight cream. Gently smooth a small amount under the eyes and over any “crows feet”. It will quickly absorb. There is no need to rub or massage it in.

Is Airbrush ok for sensitive skin?
Yes. Emu oil and aloe vera are both soothing and calming.

Can I use makeup with Airbrush?
Yes. Airbrush should be applied first and you should let it absorb before applying anything over it.

Is Airbrush guaranteed?
Absolutely. All our products are satisfaction guaranteed. And you are the sole judge of your own satisfaction. Every effort is made to represent our products clearly and truthfully. We appreciate that you are relying on that information to assist you. We get extraordinarily few return requests; however, if the product should disappoint you in any way, do contact us to request a return within 30 days. We will buy it back from you promptly and courteously. Toll free: 800.373.4011 or locally in Miami: 305.379.7912 or email: service@dremu.com

Can I get a sample?
The high cost of packaging makes samples expensive and naturally we would have build that cost into our products. Instead, we offer a full satisfaction guarantee. The Dremu product line is very high quality and hypo-allergenic. Rarely do we get a return request. Offering a guarantee instead of samples – so you can be assured you’ll be delighted – allows us to keep the cost of the product lower for you.

What are the ingredients?
Triple-Refined Emu Oil, Collagen, Ceramides, Green Tea Extract, Elastin, Aloe Vera, Water, Glycerin, Cyclomethicone, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Borage Oil, Propylene-Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ceramides, Green Tea Extract, Panthenol, Ylang-Ylang.