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PCA Skin Brightening Therapy

Hyperpigmentation and skin discoloration are common problems, but finding an effective solution is often a challenge.  PCA Skin Brightening Therapy with TrueTone is a new alternative.  It's innovative combination of natural and bioengineered brighteners is clinically proven to reduce all types of skin discoloration.

Brightening Therapy with TrueTone combines clinically proven ingredients that not only inhibit the production of tyrosinase (the enzyme responsible for initiating the pigment response), but also act as powerful antioxidants.  Studies demonstrate comparable results to kojic acid and hydroquinone with no irritation. It also calms and soothes the skin as it protects from future free-radical damage.

I do have areas of hyperpigmentation so I was anxious to try PCA Skin Brightening Therapy.  I found that twice daily use on a long term basis did result in improvements in the areas of hyperpigmentation on my skin (although still a work in progress).  I didn't experience any burning or irritation using this product.  And a reminder that use of a daily sunscreen is a must!

PCA Skin Brightening Therapy retails at $ 48 and is available at DermStore and SkincareRx.

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Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit

Controlling acne can be difficult in the summer, due to increased oil production.  But the winter presents it's own set of challenges for those with acne or acne-prone skin.  Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit contains a three product regimen that will have your skin looking healthy and feeling comfortable, whatever the season.

The kit includes:

• Advantage Acne Control Cleanser:  This gentle cleanser contains 10% benzoyl peroxide, which helps to fight bacteria.  This cleanser prepares the skin for treatment.
• Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer:  An oil-free moisturizer that nourishes skin, dissolves oil and leaves the face soft.
• Advantage Fast Clearing Spot Treatment: This spot treatment works fast to clear pimples and prevent new ones from forming. 

Because the Acne Control Moisturizer and the Fast Clearing Spot Treatment contain Salicylic Acid, which can be irritating, start treatment slowly and let your skin get used to the products.  My sister has a problem with breakouts and she's been using the Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit with good results.  She's been pleased and encouraged at how her skin is improving.

The Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit retails at $ 17.99 and is sold at food, drug and mass merchandisers.  You can also find it online at drugstore.com.

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The winner will get:

·         Appearance on the CW’s “90210” West Beverly Prom episode

·         A 4 day, 3 night trip to Los Angeles, California to film the episode

·         On-set VIP treatment including hair, make-up, and wardrobe styling

·         1 year supply of CLEAN & CLEAR®

Vivite Vibrance Therapy by Allergan

Vivite Vibrance Therapy by Allergan (the makers of Botox) helps brighten skin and resolve uneven skin tone, while helping to protect, calm, hydrate and rejuvenate skin. 

If you're like me and have hyperpigmentation, areas of sun spots or photodamage, melasma or other skin discolorations, until now, the most commonly prescribed treatment has been 4% hydroquinone.  However, recently there has been a study showing that hydroquinone may cause cancer in rats.  Vivite Vibrance Therapy offers a safer alternative in a non-prescription skin care line.

Vivite Vibrance Therapy has been clinically shown to brighten skin and improve/even skin tone in eight weeks.  I have used this line and noted significant improvement in skin tone, as well as improvement in skin texture.  When you first apply it, it's a bright yellow cream, but that fades as you work it into your skin.  I didn't experience any irritation from use.  What is most impressive, is that the results are very similar to hydroquinone, but without the safety concerns.  Using GLX Technology, a unique blend of glycolic acid and naturally derived antioxidants, Vivite Vibrance Therapy works to thoroughly exfoliate the skin, leaving it with a more beautiful and youthful appearance.

I also tried the Vivite Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30.  This product works synergistically with the Vibrance Therapy and is a treatment product in it's own right.  Appropriate for all skin types, the Vivite Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30 protects from damaging UVA/UVB rays, as well as rejuvenates the skin with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.  I love this moisturizer and definitely plan to keep it in my skincare regimen.

The Vivite Vibrance Therapy line is available through skin care physicians nationwide, as well as online at skincare retailers like Dermstore.

Prescriptives New Super Line Preventor Xtreme Lifting Concentrate

Prescriptives has introduced new Super Line Preventor Xtreme Lifting Concentrate and it has some impressive numbers behind it:

• Skin looks more lifted by 58% after 8 weeks; the appearance of lines and wrinkles are reduced by 49%; skin's texture is improved by 43% after 8 weeks.  

The problem is, I didn't want to wait 8 weeks to tell you about Super Line Preventor Xtreme Lifting Concentrate!  I've been using it on a daily basis to fill in lines on my forehead; that improvement is noticeable immediately.  I'm confident that I will see the anti-aging results noted above after 8 weeks.  I love the funky applicator--it's actually a well thought-out design, with a Silicone tip to provide easy dispensing of product onto your skin.

Just as you'd expect from Prescriptives, there is exciting technology in this product.  Xtreme-Lift Complex, Micropatch technology and Skin Strengthening Complex work together synergistically to visibly life and firm skin, provide immediate line filling and optical diffusing and protect and calm skin's appearance.

Super Line Preventor Xtreme Lifting Concentrate is available at Prescriptives counters nationwide or online at www.prescriptives.com.

  
 

Elemis S.O.S. Emergency Cream

Elemis S.O.S. Emergency Cream is the rescue treatment product you're looking for if you have skin that is stressed, irritated, hormonal, dehydrated, or--as I found out last week--in an airplane for hours on end.  It's an elegant moisturizer formulated to restore the skin's natural balance.  

What I love about S.O.S. Emergency Cream is that it glides onto your skin and it feels so comforting.  The calming formula contains ingredients such as Lavendar Absolute, Willow, Amino Acids, Centella Asiatica and Myrrh.  You can apply it morning and evening and will find it is gentle but effective.  Usually when I fly, my skin looks horrible by the time the plane lands.  I was really impressed how good it looked and felt after using S.O.S. Emergency Cream; I will never travel without it again!  What's more, with winter coming up, I know that this will be an excellent protective moisturizer.  The other thing I love? The little indicator on the side that shows how much product remains in the airtight container.

Elemis S.O.S. Emergency Cream is available at select Nordstrom stores, www.nordstrom.com and www.timetospa.com.