The skin changes that occur as we age are primarily a direct result of our history of sun exposure combined with hormonal and genetic factors. The ultraviolet radiation and environmental toxins to which the skin is exposed produces damage to the collagen and elastic fibers that give the skin its youthful appearance. The wrinkled, dry, and tired looking skin that results can be restored to a healthier and refreshed appearance with a customized program of skin care prescribed by Dr. Forley.
CLEANSE AND TONE
Skinceuticals cleansers and toners include a variety of active ingredients such as hydroxy acids, botanical extracts, and cleansing agents to lift impurities and oils, gently exfoliate dead skin cells, and balance ph levels. The cleansing and toning products leave the skin feeling fresh and clean without increased dryness or oiliness.
PREVENT
Research shows that aging skin is the result of more than just years on the calendar. Exposure to environmental elements like sunlight, smoke, and air pollution causes photoaging in skin. Not only does this lead to the formation of lines, wrinkles, and discoloration—it can lead to more serious skin conditions, including skin cancer. A comprehensive preventive program can help prevent environmental damage as well as the onset of more serious skin conditions. Studies prove antioxidants effectively neutralize chemical reactions generated when skin is exposed to environmental assaults. When used together, antioxidants and suncreens provide optimal photoprotection—preventing signs of premature aging, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and promoting skin health. Skinceuticals has developed a full menu of super-antioxidant formulas for all skin types—designed to provide the most advanced protection from environmental damage.
CORRECT
Over time, regardless of lifestyle, skin begins to change. Signs of aging may appear, fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and loss of elasticity become more visible. These signs can be the result of collagen breakdown, slower cell turnover, and loss of moisture. Damage is intensified by sun exposure, environmental elements, and smoking. A strong preventive program is critical to prevent further damage from these assaults and help slow down the aging process. Additionally,
Skinceuticals corrective products combine reparative, lightening, and exfoliating ingredients to help rehabilitate damaged skin, restoring a healthier and more youthful appearance.
MOISTURE
Skinceuticals moisturizers are carefully formulated with multi-functional ingredients that nourish, protect, and exfoliate as they hydrate and restore elasticity. The moisturizers are designed to maximize ingredient synergies and provide optimal benefits to the skin.
PROTECT
Skinceuticals suncreens are formulated with combinations of highly effective ingredients to provide true broad-spectrum uva/uvb protection. This advanced suncare line features
Mexoryl™ SX, the latest FDA-approved sun filter, and Z-Cote®, transparent zinc oxide, to protect skin from damaging uva rays proven to be responsible for signs of premature aging. Skinceuticals offers a variety of cosmetically elegant sunscreens for various skin types and lifestyles.
BODY
Skinceuticals body products contain nurturing blends of exclusive ingredients to exfoliate, moisturize, and improve skin tone and color. The products work together to provide benefits such as hydration, antioxidant protection, increased smoothness, and restored elasticity to the entire body.
Obagi System skin care products are prescription strength, pharmaceutical quality products that work at the cellular level to improve skin cell function.
The Condition & Enhance System uses proven formulations that penetrate the layers of your skin to promote overall skin health by increasing cellular turnover, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin tone, and lightening skin darkening known as hyperpigmentation.
The Condition & Enhance System is particularly effective for problematic hyperpigmentation that has not responded to treatment regimens in the past. Pigmented skin cells become more regulated, creating a more even toned appearance. Melanin, the pigment in skin cells, is distributed more evenly. Itching, dryness and redness are initial, normal reactions that may occur as your skin adapts to the active ingredients in the system. Over 6-8 weeks of consistent use, your skin will appear smoother, and more evenly colored with improved clarity and a healthy glow.
The REVALÉSKIN™ skin care line is a line of anti-aging skin care products exclusively formulated with the powerful, natural antioxidant ingredient CoffeeBerry® extract. When harvested at a sub-ripe growth stage, the flesh of the fruit of the coffee plant is a powerful anti-oxidant concentrate. Antioxidants are known to protect against the effects of free radicals, which accelerate the cellular damage known to cause premature aging. CoffeeBerry® extract is exceptionally rich in polyphenol antioxidants, such as chlorogenic acid, condensed proanthocyanidins, quinic acid and ferulic acid. CoffeeBerry® neutralizes free radicals before extensive damage occurs, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves skin tone, and results in a smoother skin texture.
The REVALÉSKIN™ skin care line is comprised of a simple three-step system: a Facial Cleanser to cleanse, a Day Cream with SPF 15 sunscreen to protect from further sun damage, and Night Cream to revitalize and rejuvenate. REVALÉSKIN™ Replenishing Eye Therapy can be added to moisturize, rejuvenate, and reduce puffiness around the eyes.
