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TZONE SPRING NEWSLETTER Buffed by T4 Daily Defense T4 Anti-Aging Recovery Cr?me-EPF 95-$69.00-1 oz. For all skin types-One percent I Hydroxydecyl Ubiquinone extremely hydrates & smoothes the skin diminishing fine lines, discoloration, wrinkles & minor scars by 29%, skin roughness & dryness by 26%, increasing hydration by 37%. Proven more effective than CoQ10,Kinetin & Vitamin E with an EPA (environmental protection factor) of 95, Idebenone works deeply at a more cellular level to make it a better long-term solution for eliminating & preventing free radical cellular skin damage by giving a molecule of its own to the free radicals at hand allowing the skin cells to remain stable. T4 No More Deep Lines Peptide Treatment-$49.50-1 oz. For all skin types- Lightening Agents Bearberry Extract, Licorice Extract & Daisy Extract reduce melanin formation & dark circles, 2 peptides-Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl) increases collagen & elastin production, reduces deep wrinkles by 44%, reduces main wrinkle density by 37% and has a lifting effect increase by 16%. Hexapeptide -3-Argerline is a topical Botox that relaxes the muscles that cause deep wrinkles. Formulated with Red Marine Algae; indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands, increasing skin hydration significantly with its enzymes & minerals for moisture retention. T4 Instant Skin Plumper-100% Hyaluronic-Oil Free-$68.00-1 oz. For all skin types-Low weight hyaluronic molecules permeates the skin for deep hydration & collagen synthesis I& High weight hyaluronic molecules pull moisture from the air to hydrate the skin for greater suppleness & firmness decreasing deep wrinkles & fine lines & acting as a collagen & elastin supporter and as a carrier of other anti-aging ingredients, especially Vitamin C-excellent oil free formula for problematic skin and beneficial for all skin types. T4 Corrective Moisture Cr?me-10% Glycolic,Lactic& Pyruvic Acid- $39.50-1 oz. Reduces blemishes, excess oil, pore size, smoothes damaged skin & assists new cells to the surface of the skin natural plant oils & squalene nourish & moisturize the skin as 10% fruit acid exfoliates to reduce hormonal & acneic breakouts and repair dry-sun damaged skin. Squalene is a natural organic moisturizer that is non-greasy & helps flush soluble toxins out of the skin that aggravate acne & dryness constituting an integral step in healing acne-prone-hormonal bumps as it re-balances the skin. Non-allergic & non-irritating causing no irritation to broken skin. T4 No More Red Skin-Surface Bumps-Spider Veins-$39.50-1 oz. All skin types-Fragrance Free-Reduces spider veins & broken capillaries on face & legs by 35% and soothes & reduces red Rosacea skin on face by 41% in 8 weeks-reduces surface bumps due to hormone changes & physical & chemical aggression & increases the integrity of the extracellular matrix as well as increasing skin elasticity & firmness. Formulated with Glycosaminoglycans & Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate (Fish Cartilage) to inhibit enzymes that destroy the skin?s collagen network. T4 No More Dark Circles/Puffy Eyes Firming Serum-$39.50-1/3 oz. All skin types-a powerful combination of soy & rice peptides, yeast protein, hyaluronic acid & seaweed extract target puffiness & dark circles & discoloration producing a 35% reduction in dark circles, 31% reduction in puffiness & 42% improvement in skin smoothness, firmness & texture. This lightweight serum penetrates quickly and is non-greasy. |
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Dear Valued Tzone Client, Welcome to Tzone’s 2010 Fall product launching. Tzone always strives to address consumer concerns in an effort to help you have the best skin with the monthly complimentary chemical peel service and at home skin products we provide. On a weekly basis, we record consumer questions, comments, and wishes about skin issues and assess any improvements or changes that we may need to make. Two years ago, Tzone needed to better address the consumer demand for stronger teenage and hormonal acne repair. In turn, Dermaclenz, Blemex, Extreme Retinol Crème, & 15% Fruit Acid were introduced. Over the past 2 years, Tzone has also experienced a growing consumer wish to better address the eye, neck, & chest aging & skin damage issues that are now more noticeable to faithful monthly Tzone clients due to the dramatic wrinkle & skin damage improvement in their consistently chemical peeled face. Other prominent feedback we have received was to offer a product line where the steps were numbered and easier to use, more friendly and easier for men and children, easier to travel with, and all inclusive for protecting and maintaining healthy skin. We are pleased to announce the T4 Daily Defense line. We have been working on this skin care line for over 18 monthsand what never ceases to amaze me is just when we are about to launch something new, beauty magazines are showcasing similar all-inclusive skin care lines by top cosmeceutical companies like Jan Marini, and Dr. Murad-- advocating the same ingredients as in our T4 Daily Defense line at double the product cost and withNO complimentary chemical peel. In a nutshell, T4 Daily Defense resurfaces, protects, hydrates & repairs all skin types with an emphasis on disarming free radical damage with wrinkle fighting peptides, vitamin C, retinol, hydroxy acids, resveratrol & antioxidants. Our Extreme Retinol Crème, Vitamin C Reparative Crème, DNA Crème, 25% C Serum, Peptide-6 & other Tzone Peptide Serums, Stem Cell, Collagen Serum and our Glycolic Renewal Gel are still the GOLD STANDARD for quicker, deeper, more preventive and more prominent and noticeable skin repair for aging & damaged skin due to their extremely high percentage & concentration level of such ingredients as peptides, vitamin C, retinol, plant stem cells, and glycolic. Simply put, it is not affordable to put these high percentage serums and crèmes on a daily basis, 2 times a day, on the neck, chest, eyes, & hands. TheT4 Daily Defense 4 step system allows you to protect the delicate and very thin skin on the neck, eyes, hands & chest, as well as the face, because Step #2-the Oxygenating Antioxidant Face Gel & Step #3-the Collagen Boosting Crème have lower strengths of Retinol, & Vitamin C, & Peptides, & Resveratrol that make it more affordable for you to use on all these aging areas on a daily basis. You will find the packaging extremely delightful and very appealing to your male loved ones. We consistently hear concerns that the men in your lives are showing too many signs of environmental aging due to travel and outdoor sports. Step # 4, our popular SPF 30 Day Moisturizer with Alpha Lipoic & Peptides has been repackaged in plastic for easier traveling, or tossing in your sports or golf bag. As we salute the beginning of T4 Daily Defense, please remember that our mission is grassroots and word of mouth to save you the tremendous dollars that are tagged on to products due to advertising costs. By remaining grassroots & advertising-free, we are able to keep the highest quality ingredients possible, and to offer the best protection and repair in every bottle we produce at an affordable price to you. To a Blessed Fall Season, Helena Armour YOUR LARGEST LIVING ORGAN, YOUR TIMELESS JEWEL . . . PROTECT IT ! www.tzoneskincare.com BEWARE OF STRONG PRODUCT OVER DOSE I’d like to share how many times clients have contacted us to let us know that they trust the education, advice, & philosophy of skin repair that Tzone offers. On many occasions Tzone clients have overdosed by asking for prescriptions from dermatologists for strong percentage strengths like 4% hydroquinone & straight un-diluted Retin-A in a tube, not recognizing the deep repair work our monthly complimentary peel achieves. Your monthly 30%, or Jessner, or 55% with Kojic peel coupled with our 10% Reparative C Crème or 25% C Serum or Extreme Retinol Crème, consistently month after month achieves the same results as higher strength prescription products that most consumers purchase because they are not on a monthly peel maintenance program. To monthly peel and use straight Retin-A is overkill and does not allow the dead cells the peel strips every month to be replaced by the fresh new skin cells that are emerging. If new skin cells are not allowed to form a mantle on the facial surface, you run the risk, as many clients have, of not achieving that pink, healthy, glow that Tzone offers from a more gentle but consistent chemical peel & product program. It has been proven time and again that Retinol converts to trenetoin in your body and achieves the same wrinkle-fighting results as using straight and often irritating Retin A. So, save your pocket and the risk of your skin being over-stripped from overdosing 24/7 on too strong of product percentages…… Alpha & Beta Hydroxy Face Cleanser- 8 oz. For All Skin Types: $29.50 This unique face cleanser disarms free radicals & resurfaces skin with alpha & beta hydroxy acids as it protects, hydrates & repairs. The cleansing liquid eliminates dead skin cells & improves hydration & healing for all skin types as it reduces fine lines & wrinkles. It intensely brightens & evens out skin texture. Excellent for sun-damaged skin & for calming red, blotchy skin. Helps prevent blackheads, whiteheads,& breakouts. Antioxidant Face Gel- 8 oz. For All Skin Types: $34.50 This unique face gel provides oxygen-revitalizing properties for the skin as it reduces wrinkles, hydrates, smoothes, firms, & protects skin from free radical damage. Gingko, rosemary & ginseng oxygenate & oligopeptide & tetrapeptide- 7 reduce wrinkles. A high-powered, natural, antioxidant blend of resveratrol, grapefruit, ginger, green tea, and algae with Vitamins C, A, & E enhance protection against environmental and UV damage,disarming free radicals. Apply twice daily directly to clean face, neck & chest area prior to moisturizing. Collagen-Boosting Face Repair Cream- 1.7 oz. For All Skin Types: $62 This unique face cream resurfaces,moisturizes & firms the skin as it gently exfoliates damaged skin cells & repairs normal skin cells. It boosts & rebuilds collagen with non-irritating retinol and vitamin C as it improves skin texture, firmness, fine lines, & wrinkles. It soothes red, irritated & dehydrated skin due to sun & harsh environmental conditions & helps to reduce age spots and/or acne/eczema marks. Intensely hydrates & moisturizes the skin. Can be used as a day face cream before SPF 30 Face lotion or as a night cream on thoroughly cleansed skin. Low concentrations of retinol that the skin converts to tretinoin have been proven to reduce wrinkles over time as effectively as higher concentrations of medical prescription Retin-A that cause more irritation. Antioxidant SPF 30 Face Lotion- 2 oz. For All Skin Types: $45 This unique water-resistant light day SPF 30 face moisturizing lotion disarms free radicals as it protects, moisturizes & repairs. It is a full spectrum physical sun block causing no allergic reaction & organic sun block offering protection against UVA & UVB rays to protect skin against DNA damage deep within the skin's cells. Argireline-Hexapeptide-3 helps to relax facial tension & reduce superficial lines & wrinkles. Alpha Lipoic antioxidant enzymes prevent cellular damage, anti-inflammatory vitamins A & E protect & regulate skin cells & Japanese Green Tea reduce redness, rough skin & peeling. Micronized particles of titanium protect the skin against 97% of the sun's burning rays and give the skin a matte finish, helping to minimize oily skin shine. Home MicroPeel-2 oz. For All Skin Types: $42 This unique at-home rapid exfoliating micro peel gel has been formulated with a 15% blend of nature's Glycolic, Lactic & Pyruvic acids to effectively stimulate collagen & elastin formation & to remove the outer layer of thickened & damaged skin to uncover young cells that are noticeably smoother & healthier. This serious cell turnover boost reduces fine lines & wrinkles, smoothes dry, damaged, & rough skin, treats age spots, improves pore size, skin texture, & tone & improves oily & problematic skin. To be used once a week on face, neck, chest & hands for normal/dry skin & up to 2 times a week for blemished skin. Spot & Age Spot Remover-1 oz. For All Skin Types: $64 This unique hydroquinone-free sun spot & dark age spot remover combines 7 natural plant skin lighteners & 4 natural plant melanin inhibitors to lighten age spots & skin & inhibit the production of tyrosinase to help stop the formation of melanin pigment. Within weeks pigmented spots are reduced in color, size & quantity. Other plant extracts exfoliate dark surface cells to lighten & even the skin as hyaluronic acid moisturizes, smoothes, & softens the skin. Excellent for lightening uneven skin discoloration due to pregnancy mask or other hormone related issues. SPF 30 Tinted Mineral Face Lotion-1 oz For All Skin Types: $38 This unique SPF 30 tint allows you to protectyourself from the sun's harmful rays and look fantastic at the same time by moisturizing and giving natural foundation coverage to the face. This SPF 30 tint is a full spectrum physical & organic, & non-irritating sun block that does not encourage breakouts and blocks both UVB & UVA rays. It is enriched with Vitamin D that helps to prevent several types of skin cancer & Vitamin E, & Green Tea to form a barrier against environmental free radicals, making its antioxidant protection the ultimate for skin repair by reducing redness, rough skin, & peeling. |
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Dear Valued Tzone Client, Welcome to Spring 2010 as Tzone celebrates 6 years of serving clients nationwide with medical grade monthly complimentary peels and cosmeceutical skin repair products at ½ the cost of our leading competitors. Cosmeceutical/Dermaceutical ingredients are developed with the skills of pharmaceutical science and with ingredients from nature offering correct bio-activity molecular structures to ensure proper absorption of effective ingredients to restore skin to its normal function, integrity and immune function. Cosmeceutical ingredients employ potent antioxidants, enzymes, acids and immune supporting ingredients to nourish, hydrate, protect and exfoliate the skin, assuring maximum skin health and glow from within. This year Tzone is launching its Daily Defense Diamond Collection. Rest assured, we are our own guinea pigs. It takes Tzone 1 full year of additional research and testing to assure we see effective results before we decide to introduce new cosmeceutical home care products touted as buzz-worthy dermaceutical news in the forefront of age-delaying and environmental repair research. We are currently launching a Blueberry & Coffee Bean Exfoliating Cleanser packed with superior antioxidant ingredients and peptides that also includes Resveratrol, the latest free radical scavenger. Our new Extreme Collagen Replenishing Serum has proven without a shadow of a doubt to repair and regenerate new collagen in the matrix of the skin to keep skin supple, firm & smooth. You are also in the good hands of Tzone Skin Repair Consultants who are experts in making skin look younger and more radiant. Tzone Consultants receive extensive training twice a year at hands-on workshops assuring that they understand the technology and effectiveness of new products and their opportunity to repair environmentally damaged and aging skin. Finally, our country’s top skin doctors agree that any peel with glycolic, salicylic, malic, lactic, or citric acid will exfoliate the skin’s top layer more effectively-all the ingredients that Tzone medical grade peels contain- and that a high concentration of more than a 20% chemical peel will increase collagen production. Now, aren’t you glad you’re in the good hands of a skin repair company that offers you your medical grade monthly chemical peels at strengths 30% and above complimentary month after month to keep you and your skin physiology looking your best! Happy Spring with Warm Regards, Helena Armour During 2010 Tzone will be launching its new Daily Defense Diamond Collection. It takes us 1 full year of research & testing before we add cosmeceutical/dermaceutical anti-aging breakthroughs but as our Introductory Paragraphs state—all leading Skin Repair professionals agree that the following new products are a must to delaying aging skin & environmental damage—As always, Tzone is committed to Buzz-Worthy Cosmeceutical Ingredients at ½ the cost of our leading Competitors. Tzone’s Blueberry & Coffee Bean Exfoliating Cleanser w/ Resveratrol & Enzymes of Papaya $28.50 (5 oz.) This high powered anti-oxidant fruit blend & anti-aging Peptides provides new ways to remove dead skin from the surface to allow better product penetration & fight free radical damage. Resveratrol is high in Proanthocyanidins-a group of bioflavonoids superior to most because they are water soluable and much more easily assimilated by the skin. It’s an excellent hard working free radical scavenger preventing skin cell damage caused by sun & pollution. The Blueberry & Coffee Extracts are high ranking polyphenals-natural anti-oxidants known for their anti-inflammatory properties & Papaya is a natural enzyme that digests dead skin cells to reveal a fresh, youthful skin texture. Tzone’s Extreme Collagen Replenishing Treatment $68.00 (1 oz.) This Collagen Cycle Serum is a combination of active peptides and proteins formulated to fight the processes that affect the quantity and quality of collagen as we age. This serum acts at 3 different stages in the life of collagen: synthesis, formulation & enzymatic degradation. This action helps to restore & maintain adequate collagen levels as the skin matures, ensuring healthy & youthful skin. Our Collagen Replenishing Serum also inhibits the production of human MMP-2 & MMP-3 reducing excessive collagen damage in aged skin creating an anti-wrinkle effect. In addition, Our Collagen Replenishing Serum inhibits skin glycation & prevents the formation of AGEs allowing the skin to maintain firm elasticity. Glycation, as researched by famed skin specialist Dr. Perricone is a reaction between proteins & sugars in our skin that damages collagen & ultimately destroys the skin’s loss of elasticity. Now, the use of our Extreme Collagen Treatment will maintain collagen quantity & quality as well as boost the synthesis of new collagen. How Skin Changes from Decade to Decade Ages 20 to 30 Changes in youthful skin will begin to occur during the 20’s and most skin issues begin due to lack of good skin care. Do wash your face every night to prevent clogged pores, whiteheads & blackheads. Not using a SPF moisturizer as well as squinting will contribute to fine dry lines around the eyes & mouth. Allowing a sun burn now can set the stage for future skin cancer. Too much smoking & drinking and not enough sleep can dull the complexion. Suggested Tzone Treatments Tzone’s Dermaclenz or Balancing Cleanser Tzone’s Clarifying Mineral Toner Tzone’s Vitamin C Reparative Treatment containing Vitamin A,E & Ceramide-3 Tzone’s Advanced Protection SPF 30 w/Z-Cote Extreme Wrinkle Reducing SPF30 Tzone’s Eye & Throat Hydro-Tightening Treatment Tzone’s Extreme Retin-A Creme Monthly, Complimentary Tzone Peels to boost tone & texture & to aid skin product penetration Ages 30 to 40 This is the decade that smile lines, crows feet and the beginning of loose skin appear due to the gradual breakdown of skin firming collagen and elastin. Skin becomes drier due to sebaceous glands becoming less active and producing less oil. Skin cell turnover rates slow down causing dead skin cells to remain on the surface dulling the complexion. Suggested Tzone Treatments Tzone’s Balancing or Hydrating Cleansing Treatment Tzone’s Clarifying Mineral Toner Tzone’s Vitamin C Reparative Treatment or Extreme 25% C Tzone’s 3 Peptide Treatment Choices Tzone’s Extreme Retin-A Tzone’s Skin Lightener for uneven color blotches or brown spots Tzone’s Eye & Throat Hydro- Tightening Treatment or Extreme Dark Circle/Anti-Puff Treatment Tone’s Advanced Protection SPF 30 w/ Z-Cote or Extreme Wrinkle Reducing SPF 30 Monthly Complimentary Tzone Peels to reduce skin wrinkling, tighten skin & thicken skin to increase moisture content allowing better product penetration Ages 40 to 50 During this decade cell turnover takes twice as long as it did at age 20 causing old skin cells to stay on the surface twice as long and mask natural skin color radiance. Continual loss of elastin & collagen contributes to the thinning of the epidermis causing the skin to look crepey accentuating bags, sags, lines & wrinkles. Pigmentation in surface skin levels becomes more uneven creating shadows, blotches, age spots & dark circles under the eyes. Suggested Tzone Treatments (Follow Ages 30 to 40 but add the following) Tzone’s Lifting & Firming Treatment or Extreme DNA Repair Treatment Tzone’s Extreme Age Delaying Stem Cell Treatment Tzone’s Rapid Response Line Filler Tzone’s Extreme Collagen Replenishing Treatment Ages 50 to 60 Plus This is the beginning of the fatty layer beneath the skin diminishing & muscle fibers weakening. The face shows more of its angles & hollows as facial bones begin to shrink causing all around sagging. Loss of collagen and the skin’s fatty layer causes skin tissue to become baggy. Oil production decreases after menopause causing significant dryness. Suggested Tzone Treatments (Follow Ages 30 to 40 but add the following) Tzone’s Intensive Moisturizing Treatment Tzone’s Lifting & Firming Treatment or Extreme DNA Treatment Tzone’s Extreme Age Delaying Stem Cell Treatment Tzone’s Rapid Response Line Filler Tzone’s Extreme Collagen Replenishing Treatment Tzone’s Extreme Hydrating Spray WHAT CELEBRITY CLIENTS OF COSMECEUTICAL FACIALISTS HAVE TAUGHT THEM TO DO Jessica Alba; Kerry Washington; Kate Walsh The most important thing to do every day is hydrate the skin with hyaluronic acid, it keeps the skin looking fresher. Exfoliate with products that use pumpkin & papaya enzymes. Kate Winslet, Madonna, Renee Zellweger Stay young by using topical Vitamin C, protect your skin from the sun with an SPF 365 days a year, add daily extra moisture, especially with products containing hyaluronic acid. Kirsten Dunst, Naomi Campbell, Mariah Campbell Use a heavier moisturizing creme in the winter but even if you’re using a $400 moisturizer, chances are it’s not doing any good if you’ve got a lot of dead skin. That’s why you should chemical peel monthly. Every woman should wear a hydrating mask for 30 minutes a week. A good home microdermabrasion scrub leaves skin feeling hydrated. Demi Moore, Naomi Watts, Kate Bosworth Moisturizers with hyaluronic acid are the best. TZONE PRODUCTS THAT ARE CELEBRITY PICKS Hyaluronic Acid Extreme Free Radical Serum, Extreme Peptide-6, Extreme DNA Repair Treatment, Extreme Stem Cell Age Delaying Treatment, Extreme 25% C Treatment, Extreme Anti-Puff Dark Circle Treatment, Extreme Retinol Creme, Extreme Triple Whitening Treatment, Eye & Throat Hydro-Tightening Treatment, Intensive Moisturizing Treatment, Lifting & Firming Treatment, Vitamin C Reparative Treatment Pumpkin & Papaya Tzone’s Pumpkin & Papaya Hydrating Mask Micronized Zinc Oxide Tzone’s Advanced Protection SPF 30 w/ Z-Cote & Antioxidants A,C,E & Green |
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2009 Holiday Newsletter Dear Valued Tzone Client, As we approach the 2009 Holiday season I want to thank you again for choosing to achieve a balance between beautification and the need to maintain healthy skin through Tzone’s monthly complimentary glycolic peel service. Those who know me understand that my conscience bothers me when I’m benefiting from a “perk” that is difficult to achieve by others. When I left the larger cosmeceutical industry 5 years ago to launch Tzone, my adrenal glands were burnt witnessing the simple fact that good and healthy skin maintenance is not affordable in America. I am not trying to undermine the quality and efficacy of MediSpas, trained estheticians, or leading cosmeceutical companies like Obagi, Kinerase, or Jan Marini. But healthy skin, like brushing teeth or professional teeth cleaning, needs to be treated and maintained on a monthly basis. Every magazine you pick up has an article written by a dermatologist on the benefits of cancer-proofing your skin through the anti-aging treatment of skin peeling. Chemical peeling not only tightens and brightens the skin but also clears up precancerous lesions called actinic keratoses and the fact that our male Tzone client base has grown is proof that dermatologists are endorsing our Tzone program. Simply put, Tzone is able to deliver a $156 Peptide Treatment for $56 because Tzone has no advertising budget. Tzone grows by word of mouth so that a consumer does not absorb the cost of advertising “tucked away” in the cost of a chemical peel or repair treatment. And, rest assured, your Tzone Skin Repair Consultant has been trained for at least 3 months prior to launching any skin repair clinic. In addition, I still have not come across a cosmetic counter that keeps a skin prescription chart & a flip chart on each customer to assure that home product usage is specifically addressing a particular skin repair need. Your continued support allows Tzone to reinvest and deliver the latest technology in the dermaceutical forefront. Dermaceutical ingredients are developed with the skills of pharmaceutical science and with ingredients from nature offering correct bio-active molecular structures to ensure proper absorption of effective ingredients to restore skin to its normal function, integrity and immune function. Dermaceuticals employ potent antioxidants, enzymes, acids and immune- supporting ingredients to nourish, hydrate, protect, and exfoliate the skin, assuring maximum skin health and glow from within. The repair results of our products found in our DNA Creme, Stem Cell, Retin-A, and Vitamin C Creme speak for themselves every time a client arrives for their monthly complimentary chemical peel. Couple this with the newer Jessner and 55% Kojic peels for those who qualify, and our Tzone clients are assured that they will have the most buffed skin in town. Wishing you extreme cheers this holiday season too. Helena Armour Make sure to wear this year’s fashionable luminous face with Tzone’s new HydraRadiance Mineral Powder that makes your skin glow from within as it rehydrates and firms your skin as well as steers attention away from lines and wrinkles. Top it off with our new soft Bronzlite Bronzer, Cinnabar Blush, and Toasted Gold or Impulse Red Lip Creme---the new winter face color scheme shown in every fashion magazine from here to Paris. DON’T FORGET TO PURCHASE TZONE REGENERATING AMPULES @ 2 FOR $15.00 FOR THAT EXTREME HOLIDAY GLOW!! Choose from Elastin, Collagen, Hyaluronic, or Trace Minerals, each ampule contains between 5 and 7 facial applications and their potency lasts for 1 week when refrigerated after opening. The ampules are freeze dried extracts from Europe that revitalize slacking, dehydrated skin, and aid to increase facial plumpness and vital skin minerals. An average ampule purchased by Chanel, Estee Lauder, LaPrairie or Guerlain would be $22.50… Now that’s Crazy Love! WE KID YOU NOT….THIS POSTCARD WAS DELIVERED TO CINCINNATI RESIDENTS BY A LEADING MEDISPA: Special Vitalize Skin Peel Package You Get 2 peels, a Ceramide Lotion, Skin Cleanser, and SPF 30 all for $320.00; save $160.00 from the regular price! Aren’t you glad you only pay $100.00 for 3 similar Tzone products and 2 complimentary monthly peels compared to this MediSpa’s normal product & service price of $480.00? Why Peptides? As we age, environmental factors, hormones, and sun damage cause our skin to produce less collagen and elastin that support the structure of the skin that makes it firm and resilient. Peptides are fragments of proteins that enhance the ability of the skin to stimulate new collagen allowing us to offset the signs of aging. As a dermaceutical and clinical skin repair company, Tzone only uses the most currently developed and effective peptide ingredients to produce dramatic anti-aging results. Our new Extreme Peptide-6 Treatment contains an extremely high volume of 17% of the latest and most effective ingredients. Not many companies will go as far as we do to disclose and back up the effectiveness of our products by not cheating on the amount of needed ingredients in a formula to truly witness skin repair results and at the same time deliver a product—especially our Peptide formulations at 1/3 the retail price of our comparable qualified competitors— Now that’s Crazy Love Again! Most Effective Peptides & Their Benefits: Tetra & Pentapetides: (these are Dr. Oz’s favorites found in Tzone’s Luminous Peptide) These peptides stimulate collagen to plump and firm the outer most layer of skin and to relax facial muscles that contribute to expression lines and furrows. Why pay $89 for Dr. Schrammek’s Pentapeptide when Tzone’s Luminous Peptide is $49.50 and includes a $100 complimentary bonus glycolic facial peel per month? Hexapeptides: These peptides relax wrinkles to calm muscle contractions that contribute to our facial expressions that result in deep furrows & wrinkles. (Found in Tzone’s Luminous Peptide & Extreme Peptide-6 Treatment) Tripeptide: These peptides offset the development of facial lines and wrinkles and are found in Tzone’s Extreme Peptide-6 Treatment Peptides are a non-invasive alternative to Botox by which the results are cumulative with continued use. Peptides never cease to improve skin wrinkling day in and day out. If you couple one of Tzone’s Peptide Treatments with our Extreme Telomerase DNA Moisturizer, an enzyme creme that further compliments the benefits of Peptide use, you will truly be resetting the cells of your aging clock. Our DNA Creme delivers the same results as Jan Marini’s Telomerase Intervention Booster. But why pay Jan Marini’s DNA price of $225.00 when the same Telomerase Creme is available by Tzone for $67.00 and includes your monthly 30% glycolic complimentary peel found elsewhere for $100.00? DO YOUR HANDS BETRAY YOUR AGE? Daily sun exposure, constant movement that wears away fat and collagen, and letting hands become dry all accelerate crepe-like, dark spots, and prominent veins on your hands. Here’s how to prevent and even reverse aging hand damage: · EXFOLIATE: Use Tzone’s Microdermabrasion Scrub or Natural Grain Scrub to help remove dry, dead skin so that moisturizers and active ingredients can penetrate. · SUNSCREEN YOUR HANDS: Over time, sunlight breaks down skin’s collagen and elastin causing wrinkles, a crepe-like texture and brown age spots. Use Tzone’s Advanced Protection SPF 30 Creme at all times. · APPLY RETINOL CREME: If you apply Tzone’s Extreme Retin A Creme at night to the back of your hands it will help boost collagen. Increased collagen reduces wrinkles and camouflages prominent veins caused by a hand’s natural loss of prominent fat. That crepe-like feel will be reduced in 3 to 4 months and veins will be less obvious in 6 to 12 months. · APPLY HYDROQUINONE: Nightly use of hydroquinone will inhibit the production of the enzyme responsible for extra pigment that surfaces on the skin from sun exposure. Introducing Tzone’s Extreme Cracked Hand & Foot Treatment Platinum Collection -- 2 ounces of state-of-the-art dermaceutical-compounded menthol, eucalyptus and Shea butter ingredients that guarantee to repair anybody’s chapped or cracked hands and heels. Formulated for severe dry skin to soften, smooth, and prevent hard skin and calluses. A must-have stocking stuffer for that loved one specially priced by Tzone at $28.50 compared to Dr. Brandt’s cosmeceutical hand and foot crème at $75.00! WHAT’S AROUND THE CORNER? Resveratrol along with Peptides, are being formulated to bring anti-aging to its best. Found in red wine and derived from the skin of grapes, Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that flushes out toxins to smooth out skin, reduce inflammation, and reduce wrinkle depth and volume. Tzone is busy at research to assure that we deliver a Resveratrol Creme that will include proven Peptides and be backed up by a scientific index rating that lists the effectiveness of each antioxidant ingredient found in the product formula. |
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2009 Summer Newsletter Dear Valued Tzone Client, Happy Summer 2009! Now, more than ever is the time to NEVER FORGET your monthly, complimentary 30% medical grade facial peel. According to dermatologist Dr. Hantash, monthly chemical peeling is the easiest route in terms of skin cancer prevention & removing the top layer of free-radical damage that accumulates on your facial skin every month. I know the summer months are a busy time for family activities & travel-- but don’t neglect the need to prevent future skin & aging damage. This is a good season to try the latest in mineral powder technology…..Tzone’s new SPF 30 Sun Powder. Our generous 10 gram container for $38 would cost you $72 if you purchased the same amount at Bare Minerals & you would not be receiving the quality & efficacy of our product. Our full spectrum UVA/UVB powder also firms, hydrates & revitalizes the skin to reduce skin roughness & is easy to apply to children & men & those who do not like heavy sunscreen lotions…. Do not forget about Tzone’s mission to be all about CRAZY LOVE….Our SPF 30 Advanced Protection Creme is a generous 4 ounces & it’s specialized 7% Z-Cote has been featured in Mirabella, W, Men’s Health &Wall Street Journal magazines. Z-Cote is micronized titanium dioxidethat will not clog the pores due to its nanotechnology.One Tzone client took it to her dermatologist & he was floored when he found out that our 4 oz. tube was only $28 compared to our competitors who charge $75 for the quality & specialty ingredients it possesses as an anti-oxidant moisture barrier as well. But, this is Tzone’s mission…..grass roots, word of mouth advertising to save budget dollars & put them into offering the best age-protecting skin products possible… without passing the cost on to the consumer… .. Thank-you for your continued support to allow us to help you be the BEST VERSION OF YOURSELF in the educated hands of a Tzone Skin Repair Consultant……your continued support earned Tzone the support of the Conrad Hilton Corporation. They have agreed to match the funds you have provided as a Tzone consumer to help build a well to supply clean, uncontaminated water in Niger, West Africa…..Thank-you so much!!! Wishing you tons of blessings throughout the summer months ahead! Helena Armour STEM CELLS Stem cells have recently become a huge buzzword in the skin care industry but what does this really mean? Chemists are not using embryonic stem cells as it is impossible to incorporate live stem cells into a skin care product. Instead, chemists use specialized peptides, enzymes, and/or plant stem cells which, when applied topically, help protect the human skin stem cells from damage & deterioration, while stimulating the skin’s own stem cell growth. The skin’s own stem cells lie dormant until they “receive” signals from the body to begin the repair mode. In skin care, the use of topical products such as Tzone’s Age-Delaying Stem Cell Serum & Peptide-6 Treatment stimulate the stem cells to split into 2 types of cells: a new similar stem cell & a “daughter” cell which is able to create almost every kind of new cell in a specialized system. This means that the stem cell can receive the message to create proteins, carbohydrates & lipids to repair fine lines & wrinkles, while restoring & maintaining firmness & elasticity. Tzone’s Stem Cell Serum is a revolutionary anti-aging serum formulated with stem cells from a rare Swiss apple. Uttwiler Spatlauber is well known for its excellent storability to ensure the longevity of skin cells, delay the death of essential cells, combat chronological aging & preserve the vitality of skin. Tzone’s Peptide-6Treatment contains Matrixyl 3000-the most advanced anti-wrinkle ingredient known to science, proven to reduce visible deep wrinkles by up to 68% stimulates Collagen I, III, & IV production & Tripeptide – 3 that temporarily debilitates muscle contraction achieving the same results as Botox without the high cost & invasion of chemical poisons. ARE ALL LINES & WRINKLES DUE TO THE SUN? “DAMN NEAR! EXPRESSION LINES ARE ALMOST ENTIRELY CAUSED BY IT”… According to Professor Gary Fisher-Molecular Dermatology at the University of Michigan, the passage of time to some degree, changes the fat distribution of the skin, the roundness of the cheeks, and the muscle tone, but the vast majority of aging skin is due to UV exposure. If the skin becomes inflamed by sunburn, collagen breaks down because immune cells move into the skin to fight infection & destroy collagen as they move through. The better you can control skin inflammation, the better you can stop the destruction of collagen. Foods rich in essential fatty acids are important to lessen the effect of aging skin. Oily fish, avocado, and nuts nourish the skin & reduce inflammation, thus preserving collagen. Using topical anti-inflammatory products such as Tzone’s Vitamin C Creme, 25% C Serum, or Extreme Red Tea Serum is very important as well as adding 500 milligrams twice a day of black current oil or evening primrose oil. These treatments will make your skin thicker, brighter, & healthier. PROVEN WAYS TO DELAY THE AGING CLOCK Youthful skin is springy, resilient, radiant, & wrinkle free. There are plenty of ways to delay the aging clock & they do not require surgery. Follow the subsequent advice from top dermatologists & it is guaranteed that you will look younger, eliminating fine lines, enlarged pores & hyperpigmentation. 1. EXTREME MOISTURIZING:Continually moisturizing the skin prevents oxidative stress which makes you generate damaging free radicals. If you don’t moisturize you’re not letting your skin repair itself-which leads to more fine lines. Always put moisturizer on last in your skin regimen after all anti-aging treatments have been applied so it doesn’t block the absorption of those ingredients. 2. THINK PORELESS: As dirt & oil accumulate over time, your pores expand to accommodate them & eventually stay expanded. Tzone’s monthly 30% medical grade glycolic peel with salicylic acid dissolves the oil in the pores & clears away any dead skin that can lead to clogging. 3. EAT FAT: Avoiding fat in your diet & for your skin is so 1980’s. Good fats are found in avocados, flaxseed, & fish oil and contain high levels of lineolic acid which is extremely important for helping your skin make moisture-retaining ceramides. Tzone’s Vitamin C Reparative Treatment also has a high content of a naturally occurring ceramide ingredient. 4. TURNOVER DEAD SKIN CELLS:As people age the turnover of skin cells slows down & dead cells that don’t slough off on their own reflect the light at odd angles & rob your face of radiance. Tzone clients are known to possess the “Tzone Glow” because everything Tzone stands for from monthly chemical peeling to cell turnover skin products like our Glycolic Gel, remove dead cells as well as improve the penetration of active ingredients in our skin products. 5. SORRY! THREE MAJOR NO-NO’S: Smoking destroys collagen & elastin in the skin & leads to many wrinkles. More than 1 glass of alcohol or wine per day increases the level of inflammatory agents in the bloodstream & hastens sagging over time. Eating too much sugar affects the body’s ability to repair collagen. 6. RELY ON RETINOL & USE COQ10 IN YOUR SKIN PRODUCTS: Retinol is the only proven topical ingredient to reduce fine lines over the long term & COQ10 keeps the skin’s collagen from breaking down as well as repairs skin cells. Daily use of Tzone’s Extreme Retinol Creme as well as all our peptides that contain COQ10 equates to loving your skin. And don’t forget your eyes…if Retinol is too strong for underneath your eyes use one of Tzone’s peptides or Tzone’s Anti-puff Gel w/ COQ10. 7. GET AN EVEN SKIN TONE AT ALL COST:Studies have shown that people with mottled, uneven skin look older. Use Tzone’s hydroquinone formula by rubbing a thin coat over the entire face to reduce blotchiness & by all means…don’t skip your monthly, complimentary Tzone peel. 8. WEAR SUNSCREEN: All the hydroquinone in the world won’t matter if you’re not wearing sunscreen. Sunscreen is the best way to keep your skin from getting wrinkled & saggy. Tzone is so adamant about sunscreen that its advanced protection SPF 30 is sold for $28 for 4 generous ounces. It contains the dermatological touted z-cote, a generous 7% of micronized titanium dioxide & similar competitive formulas retail for approximately $50 to $70…just ask your dermatologist. NOW THAT’S ALL ABOUT TZONE’S CRAZY LOVE!!! |
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Dear Valued Tzone Client, We wish you a most Blessed & Happy 2009 year & thank-you for your decision to trust Tzone’s chemical peeling services & cosmeceutical home care products as the most effective & economical way to prevent environmental damage & premature aging. We place extreme importance in making sure our Tzone Representatives are thoroughly educated in the art of chemical peeling & we spend considerable time staying abreast on the latest skin science research to assure that we are delivering cosmeceutical home care products that are the most effective to protect you & your family members from undue skin stress. Our skin ingredients are derived from bio-fermentation of marine algae, our micronized zinc oxide is coated & transparent for full UVA & UVB protection, our Vitamin C is stabilized in human cell factor form, our alpha hydroxy acids & sodium hyaluronite are in the finest form to maximize cell re-hydration & all our ingredients whether Peptides or Anti-oxidants are botanically derived or bio-engineered from plant sources & carefully selected based upon research demonstrating true efficacy. Natural herbal oils & aromatherapy essential oils are blended with water-based emulsions to provide results. No artificial dyes or sensitizing fragrances are used. Botanicals are chosen from the finest sources in the world, indigenous to their origin. The herbs are harvested at the correct time of the year when the benefits of the plants are at their peak, as well as the correct time of day when the plant’s synergy’s are at their peak. Herbs are more potent at certain times of the day. Be assured that the chemist responsible for our formulations has many years of experience & background manufacturing cosmeceuticals, natural extracts, essential oils & specialty ingredients. With this in mind, I felt it was necessary to educate you in this newsletter with the different chronological stages of aging & the importance of understanding free radical damage. Not to discourage you, but to calm your mind that aging is a natural process & can be viewed as a beautiful process with the help of non-invasive facial procedures such as chemical peeling & skin & makeup ingredients that enhance one’s features, regardless of age. I also felt it was important to disclose the different stages of aging, not to depress you, but to educate you that atrophy & gravity are the main causes of skin & facial deterioration & even though plastic surgery can correct an age-related face, done too soon will only disappoint you because you were unaware that the features you were trying to correct at a younger stage had not reached their full & final stage of atrophy. In closing, Tzone’s mission is to stand for true skin education, true health & true handsome looks as we continually work to earn your trust in good skin care. Helena Armour FREE RADICALS & WHAT THEY DO When free radicals attack the structure of cell membranes, they often cross-link proteins & lipids to create substances known as lipofuscins. Lipofuscin formation can start as early as the age of 12 & appear as yellow to brown darkening of the skin in certain areas-the so called “age spots”. Lipofuscins are not “friendly” molecules; they can interfere with much of the cells’ ability to repair & reproduce. Not all free radicals are bad. Free radical activity is a necessary part of biochemical reactions in the body. Without free radical activity, or biochemical electricity, the body would not be able to produce energy, maintain immunity, transmit nerve impulses, synthesize hormones or even contract its muscles. The free radical damage we’re concerned about actually begins at birth & continues until death. With increasing age, the effects of free radical damage become more serious as it contributes to cellular aging. Free radical activity can produce skin cancer cells & definitely break down elastin & collagen that keep the skin moist, smooth & elastic, thus, causing the skin to sag & wrinkle. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of chemical peeling on a monthly basis to rid the top layer of skin from free-radical accumulation. It is the most effective & economical way for restoring skin cells to a more normal state. Chemical peeling not only improves the skin appearance by restoring the tone & elasticity but also reduces further skin damage by cleaning up keratin debris on the surface of the skin to stimulate the dermis to produce new collagen. The most effective antioxidants to combat free radical damage are Vitamin A found in Tzone’s Glycolic Gel, Intensive Moisturizer, Extreme Retinol, SPF 30 & Micro-Derm Scrub…Vitamin C found in Tzone’s Glycolic Gel, our C formulations, Intensive Moisturizer & Peptide Treatments…Vitamins B & E found in Tzone’s Matrix booster, Glycolic Gel, Intensive Moisturizer, Lifting & Firming Treatment, SPF 30 & Micro-Derm Scrub, CoQ10 found in our Peptide Treatment & Green Tea found in our Matrix Booster & Glycolic Gel. DEFINING AGING SKIN Fundamentally, signs of aging are changes in the physical & optical properties of the skin. The unwanted physical properties of the skin are laxity, wrinkles & loss of tugor; the optical properties are skin dullness & pigment changes. Within these broad categories fall all the other conditions you see on the skin, including cuperosis veins, flaking, dryness & oily skin. 1st Phase of Aging (10-20) Believe it or not, the First Phase of Aging begins between the ages of 10 to 20. Average findings in this age category would be a few pigmented lesions caused by the sun with a few lines on the outer corners of the eye, especially in avid sunbathers. There also may be fine mouth-area wrinkles in this age group. However, the skin should be smooth & firm with good snap & no drooping. People in this age category need to be given the knowledge that preventive measures during these years will help them enter adult life with beautiful skin. Children should be introduced to good skin care as they reach puberty. Acne is the most noticeable skin condition in this age group. Protection during sun exposure is necessary at all times. High pH soaps & mineral oils should be avoided in skin products. ¨ All teens should daily cleanse with Tzone’s Hydrating, Balancing or Dermaclenz Treatment followed by an ¨ Antioxidant Moisturizer like Tzone’s Advanced Protection SPF 30 due to its Vitamin A, C, E & Panthenol ingredients. 2nd Phase of Aging (21-35) During the 20’s skin changes are subtle, appearing mainly on the face, neck & hands. Here, fine lines become visible in the skin & decreased “spring back” may be noted in pinched skin, although you will probably not see these changes yet in a person who does not smoke or whose alcohol consumption is low. Color changes-mottled areas of pig-mentation-may appear on the face. The smokers line may become visible now as a pronounced increase in the nasolabial crease (vertical sides of the mouth). At 35, look for laxity of the skin under the chin & small wrinkles about the mouth & eyes. Tiny crow’s feet are present. All aging signs will be exaggerated in heavy smokers, drinkers & sunbathers. Skin on the backs of the hands will show some early thinning in sunbathers & people whose hands get a lot of exposure to detergents & water. Increased pigmentation on the hands will appear if no sun protection is used. The major problem you will notice in this age category is photaging & some early stages of sagging. It is highly recommended that people in this age category begin the use of: ¨ Tzone’s Extreme Active-A Retinol in its Hydrating Base applied at night after cleansing & one of Tzone’s ¨ 3 Vitamin C formulas during the day & absolutely at all times ¨ Tzone’s Advanced Protection SPF 30 Anti-Oxidant Moisturizer 3rd Phase of Aging (36-50) The major change in the period from 36 to 50 is the increasing laxity of the skin. At 40 the nasolabial fold has become deeper, the forehead generally shows moderate wrinkles, the mouth creases are more evident & the neck skin shows more sagging. The platysma muscle (turkey neck) begins to lose tone & subcutaneous fat decreases. At 45 the chin & cheeks begin to sag, lower lids get baggier, crows feet become worse & lines around the mouth deepen. Lipstick “runs” become a problem & the hands begin to thin & show more bone & less soft flesh. During this phase of aging it is very important to begin the usage of Peptides, especially: ¨ Tzone’s Peptide Treatment with COQ10 & to focus on decreasing free radical activity with the usage of Vitamin C topical treatments & Retin-A. 4th Phase of Aging (51-65) This period has been called the “fixation period” because the physical & mental changes that occur now can result in a permanent “old age” attitude & appearance. As the skin sags & fatty tissue atrophies, the cheekbones become more noticeable. The neck assumes a hatched pattern, with deep vertical folds & horizontal lines. At age 60, the jowls become more prominent & the nose appears longer. More folds appear in the neck. The eyes show a heavy lidded effect with extra loose skin folding over the lids. At 65, the resorption of bone makes the head appear smaller & the nose may appear even longer. The laxity of skin is greater & the so-called “turkey neck” appears at this time. Sebaceous glands on the nose & forehead become more prominent, resulting in more noticeable pores. 5th Phase of Aging (over 65) By age 70, the skin shows creases in all directions: vertical, horizontal, & oblique. Vertical wrinkles are seen between the eyelids & eyebrows, with a deep vertical crease appearing in front of the ear. A major crease is seen at the angle of the mouth & the nasolabial fold, extending at times down to the chin. The lips show further thinning, almost receding into the interior of the mouth, and many small, fine vertical lines appear on the lips. Lipstick now “feathers” The skull is smaller with prominent ears & nose. In the 4th & 5th stages of aging it is important to use Tzone’s Retin-A & Vitamin C Cosmeceutical products as well as Tzone’s: ¨ Lifting & Firming Treatment that reduces superficial lines by 36% & increases skin firmness by 21% in 4 weeks ¨ Tzone’s 2 Peptide Treatments that reduce deep wrinkles by 23% & crow’s feet by 39% in 4 weeks ¨ Tzone’s Stem Cell Serum that repairs DNA ¨ Tzone’s Rapid Response- a crème consisting of hyaluronic filling spheres that enter the wrinkles & lines & re-hydrate the skin to decrease the depth of wrinkles on a daily basis by 12% ¨ Tzone Extreme Age-Defying Eye Crème-a potent crème that reverses dark circles, puffy eyes, & damaged tissue under the eye by strengthening the skin’s capillary walls as it repairs fine lines. |
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FALL EDITION · 2008 Dear Valued Tzone Client, Welcome to an exciting 2008 Fall Season of Modern Vintage Mineral Make-Up & unbelievable new breakthroughs in Cosmeceutical Skin Technology. The September 2008 issue of Allure Magazine reported 8 simple steps to guarantee you will never, ever look your age. Spreading an anti-oxidant moisturizer over your face, neck & chest each morning will protect skin from the many environmental factors that cause wrinkles. The most potent are Vitamins C, E & Green Tea found in at least 10 of Tzone’s Cosmeceutical Products. UV damage is responsible for a whopping 95% of all wrinkles (and dark spots, and dullness & sagging). A SPF 30 anti-oxidant moisturizing sunscreen like Tzone’s is a must to be applied every single day. Believe it or not, dull skin, weight gain & a weakened immune system are some of the side-effects of sleep deprivation. Quit caffeine by mid-afternoon, limit booze to 1 glass in the evening, & stop exercising within 3 hours of bedtime to get the most effective regenerating sleep. The Vitamin A derivative Retinol as in Tzone’s Active-A Retinol has been proven to smooth skin, unclog pores, & reduce wrinkles. Alpha hydroxy glycolic acid peels, (as in Tzone’s 30% complimentary monthly), not only regenerate new skin cells & dissolve dead cells that have accumulated free-radical damage, but also boost the penetration of all the anti-aging cosmeceuticals being fed into your skin. Peptides stimulate your cells to produce more collagen. They retexturize your skin so it looks silkier & brighter & they minimizes deep lines. Tzone has 2 outstanding Peptides, one with CoQ10 & one that brightens the skin without hydroquinone. Finally, wind & cold are dehydrating. Moisturizer plumps up your skin. Every makeup artist liberally applies moisturizer before makeup--it really makes a difference. But, this is no news to you. Tzone Cosmeceutical Skin Care has been delivering these services, updated products, & anti-aging facts to you for the last 4 years. At the same time, we stay busy & behind the scenes keeping ahead of the game in age-reversing cosmeceutical breakthroughs by carefully testing & proving results before we move forward. And by far, this season we have moved forward with some “extremely” effective cosmeceutical products that tackle some very stubborn skin issues. Please ask your Tzone Cosmeceutical Representative to share with you news about our optional complimentary Jessner Peel & new Tzone Cosmeceutical Platinum Collection. Tzone takes pride in delivering its mission of lifetime monthly medical grade face peels, cosmeceutical products that are one-half the price of our competitors without compromising on the integrity of ingredients, & a skin care program that is simple & easy to maintain. Enjoy all of our new Tzone additions & have a Blessed 2008 Fall & Holiday Season! Helena Armour Tzone Product Improvements · You asked for a more hydrating & tightening eye creme & you got it…Tzone’s new Eye & Throat Hydro-Tightening Treatment..Hydolized Elastin, Matricaria Oil, Hyaluronic Acid & Yeast Extract are the components of this full 1 oz creme designed for the throat . That’s ½ oz. more than our old eye formulation and only $32.50. Tzone has improved its Microdermabrasion Creme with new nano-technology that has refined the aluminum oxide crystals to reduce wrinkles, blemished skin & scarring even more. We’ve also increased the size & repackaged our micro-derm scrub to a more convenient travel & shower safe container. Tzone’s new optional Complimentary Jessner Peel · Not better than our 30% medical grade glycolic - just stronger The Jessner peel, named after Dr. Jessner, is a superior chemical peeling treatment that is excellent for all skin types. It smoothes & rejuvenates skin & treats mild to severe acne, discoloration, moderate wrinkling & sun damage. The Jessner Peel combines lactic acid & salicylic acid to result in deep penetration & exfoliation of the outer layer of skin cells. This peel is not better that Tzone’s 30% glycolic peel-just a little stronger for certain skin conditions like acne, oily, clogged pores, or thicker, aging skin. If you are 35 & over you should wait to have a Jessner Peel until you are not over-exposing yourself to the sun & then, only Jessner peel about every 3 to 4 months. This peel will produce a little more flaking of the skin than the glycolic but within a week, a smoother, healthier layer of skin will be revealed. Clinique guiding dermatologist Dr. Orentreich says “When skin is more even-toned, you look younger”. Ask your Tzone Representative about our Complimentary Jessner Peel. Tzone’s New Platinum Collection · New cosmeceutical technology is targeting the affects of aging skin at the cellular level. Ingredients such as stem cells and growth factors and proteins and new peptides are being used & have proven to alter cellular behavior including cell reproduction, growth & injury repair. The result is that these ingredients lead to skin with even a more smooth appearance, reduction in fine lines & improved reversed aging when used in conjunction with other peptide treatments, retinol & vitamin C. Tzone’s new Platinum Collection is not better than our highly effective Tzone core cosmeceutical products, just stronger in delivering extremely precision & buffed skin at a faster rate. Before we list Tzone’s new Platinum Collection, we’d like to inform you of the product & prices of our cosmeceutical competitors who have manufactured similar reverse aging products. Neocutis Serum $90 Neocutis Eye Crème $75 NV Perricone Fortifier $85 Murad Wrinkle Reducer $150 Estee Lauder Re-Nutriv $200 Sonya Dakar Eye Crème $105 Strivectin $153 Strivectin Eye Crème $95 MD Skincare Daily Face Peels $75 Murad City Skin $125 Amatokin Stem Cell $190 Z Bigatti Cell Serum $195 Chanel Blanc $287.50 Dermalogica BioPeel $96 Dr. Zebagn $130.50 Dermalogica $90 MD Skincare $85.50 You may be wondering… How Tzone can undercut leading cosmeceutical technology by half the price without compromising on the integrity of ingredients. You may think that Tzone’s Stem Cell Serum at $62.00 cannot be as good as or deliver the same results as Isomers Cell Cycle Serum at $199 or N.V. Perricone’s StimulCell at $155 or Dr. Brandt’s new lightening creme at $110 that mimics our Human GrowthTriple Whitening Serum with Arbutin. Simply put, Tzone is a grass roots skin repair company that grows by word-of-mouth & referral only. Thousands & thousands of dollars are saved in eliminating fancy & costly advertising & marketing, sky-scraper showcase offices with marketing CEO’s & company staffs so that all these costs are not passed on to you in the form of product price mark-ups. Tzone’s number one commitment is to remain extremely high in quality ingredients at a reasonable consumer cost & always pass along the grace gift of lifetime, monthly medical grade chemical peels! Introducing…Tzone’s Platinum Collection * 15% Fruit Acid Gel-Extreme Clarifying-Hydrating-Fine Line Treatment * Removes thickened damaged skin, reduces fine lines & wrinkles, hydrates rough, dry skin, reduces pore size & improves oily, acneic skin. 4oz. $58 * Human Growth Factor-Extreme Triple Whitening Serum * Acts faster & more effectively than hydroquinone, reduces Rosacea, highly sophisticated human growth peptides significantly reduce melanin production, hydroquinone-free. 1 oz. $74.50 * DCX-Extreme Dark Circle/Anti Puff Treatment * Includes Vitamin K, Arnica & Seaweed to reverse deep, dark circles & extreme under eye puffiness & damaged tissue. .5 oz. $49.50 * Blemex-Extreme Zit Zapper Treatment * FDA maximum strength salicylic, sulphur & zinc oxide diminish the size & severity of blemishes overnight as well as dry up blemishes & infected pores overnight. 1 oz. $49.50 * Extreme Age Delaying Stem Cell Serum * Protects longevity of skin cells, delays wrinkles & chronological aging & repairs DNA. 1 oz. $62 Modern Vintage It Is · 2008 is an exciting Fall Season for Tzone Mineral Make-up. Every Make-up Artist & leading Fashion Designer is demanding that women infuse their makeup with hints of purple, grey & brown, mauve makeup is a cool neutral that’s very wearable. What saddens us is Target’s trademarked slogan Expect More. Pay Less. Their Make-up brands like Petra Strand for Pixi &JK Jemma Kidd are sometimes priced more than Tzone’s high grade mineral makeups with no added bonus of a complimentary medical grade monthly peel. So get out your Tzone minerals & use your Tzone blushes azalea, desert, flirt & adobe, Tzone eyeshadows bronzite, gold minx, hyacinth, moonstone, passion, titanium, tourmaline, volcano, plum, roselle, & lame & naturelle crèmes, your Tzone eyeliners black jade, eggplant, onyx, evergreen, mahogany, & your Tzone lip colors java, naked grape, plum, polished, pure, tea rose, plush, ripe fig, brownie & godiva to stay on top of Vintage 2008. A must to add this season are our new Vintage Liptoxes in Seduce, Contesse & Tempress & our new mineral matte eyeshadow in Sand & our new Lux Crème eyeliners in Vintage Brown Sugar, Cypress & Lapis. Skin this season is radiant & flawless epitomized with the new matte trend. Get out your Tzone Pore Perfecting & Retexturizing face primers, Mineral Rice Powder, Matte Mineral Foundation Powders, our Liquid Mineral Foundation Powders & final Vintage musts…our Mineral Sheer Veils & 24kt Nude Glow! Kate Hepburn it is! Please Share with your Friends Tzone’s goodwill of delivering lifetime complimentary 30% medical peels when maintaining Tzone’s home care skin regime. We’re adamant about repairing damaged skin & saving consumers over $1800 a year in medical spa fees as compared below: Dr. Brandt Peptide $125 vs. Tzone’s Peptide $53 Dr. Wexler’s SPF 30 $40 vs. Tzone’s SPF 30 $26.50 Lancome’s Microdermabrasion $85 vs. Tzone’s Micro-derm Scrub $31.50 Sonja Dakar’s Tightening Eye Crème $105 vs. Tzone’s $32.50 Dr. Copeland’s Hydroquinone Gel $75 vs. Tzone’s $38.50 Jane Iredale’s Mineral Powder $48 vs. Tzone’s $37 Creme De La Mer $130 vs. Tzone’s Intensive Moisturizing Treatment $47 Elizabeth Arden’s Prevage Anti-Aging Treatment $155 vs. Tzone’s Stem Cell $62 |
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2008 SPRING EDITION ° WHY DOES SKIN AGE? Renewal of the epidermis cell cycle slows by 30% to 50% during the third and fourth decade in a woman’s life, producing dull, rough skin and wrinkles. The natural moisturizing factor of the upper cells in the epidermis holds moisture, and the middle cells of the epidermis form a protective barrier to hold water in. The cell renewal process slows with aging, causing the skin to appear dehydrated until the cell cycle is stimulated by topical or systemic nutrients. The major structural component of the dermis is collagen, a strong natural protein that strengthens and supports the skin. Our skin cells have estrogen receptors, which increase blood supply and improve the structure of the elastic fibers. The 30% estrogen decline that occurs in the first year of menopause decreases the production of elastin and collagen in connective tissue. This explains the appearance of deep nasolabial folds, thinner lips, sagging skin above the knees, etc. Estrogen also increases the skin’s water content by increasing the production of hyaluronic acid. This substance contributes to skin softness and thickness. Many topical skin products that contain hyaluronic acid hydrate the skin as found in Tzone’s Super Firming Crème, Luminous Peptide and Restorative Marine Crème. Chemical peeling also extremely helps in hydrating and thickening the skin. Skin rejuvenation is a term that encompasses procedures designed to improve skin tone and texture. Chemical peels in combination with cosmeceuticals are popular choices for skin rejuvenation. The term “cosmeceuticals” is a functional term that refers to topical ingredients sold as cosmetics and marketed to improve skin appearance. The ability of any cosmeceutical to enhance skin function depends on its formulation. It must maintain the integrity of the active ingredient, deliver it in a biologically active form to the skin, reach the target site in sufficient quantity, produce effectiveness, and properly release the carrier vehicle. Many newer skin care products contain antioxidants. No single antioxidant ingredient has proven to be effective for skin, but the combination of antioxidants can exert a synergistic cumulative action. Tzone’s cosmeceuticals are always formulated using a combination of antioxidants. Vitamins and nutrition that protect, support and restore skin structure and strengthen the skin matrix are important to skin health but have only short-term effects when taken orally. Topical application of the proper formulation, delivery and penetration of a vitamin can produce more definitive results. Mineral makeup can enhance the healing phase of skin restoration. True mineral makeup is made from micronized minerals with properties that resist bacteria growth, allow the skin to breathe and block harmful sun rays. Mineral cosmetic products are nontoxic and incorporate vitamins and potent antioxidants that can reduce the body’s internal toxin load. ° BEAUTY TREATMENTS THAT STOP SKIN CANCER Considering a skin-smoothing peel or laser resurfacing? You’re not vain; you’re cancer proofing your skin! These antiaging treatments actually help clear up precancerous lesions called actinic keratoses – scaly or crusty spots caused by too much sun exposure. Adults over 40 have an average of eight of these blemishes, some of which may turn into squamous cell carcinoma. In a study at Stanford University, researchers gave 24 patients with the spots a five percent fluorouracil at-home cream, a chemical peel or laser skin resurfacing. All three worked equally well to remove the precancerous lesions, getting rid of about 90 percent of them. The superficial chemical acid peel was the most popular because it was fast, caused little discomfort and healed quickly. “It may be the easiest route, in terms of cancer prevention,” says lead author Basil M. Hantash, MD, PhD, dermatologist. ° BEWARE – TANNING HAS ADDICTIVE QUALITIES How many times have you met a person – usually a young woman – with wrinkled, mottled, terrible-looking skin, who tells you she’s tanning every day? When you ask why, she may say something to the effect that tanning makes her “feel so good” or “it’s so relaxing”? Have you ever wondered if these people are tanning more for the feel than the look? There’s growing evidence that tanning has addictive qualities. One survey of beachgoers assessed whether respondents’ tanning behavior met standard psychiatric criteria for substance abuse. They also used a questionnaire modified from an alcohol dependence questionnaire to see if UV exposure behavior had qualities associated with dependence. The investigators concluded that UV exposure behavior could be a type of substance disorder. A more recent study surveyed adolescents about their UV exposure behavior. A high proportion of tanners reported difficulty quitting, another sign of dependency. But is all this just a response to societal pressures to look dark? Not even extreme behavior is an addiction. A real addiction involves physiological mechanisms. Other studies suggest frequent tanning is driven by actual physiological effects in addition to appearance. Our research group had frequent tanners use two tanning beds, one that emitted UV light and one that did not. Otherwise, these beds were identical. The frequent tanners used both beds first on Monday and then again on Wednesday, so they couldn’t determine which bed gave them a tan. Then on Friday, they were allowed to choose from the two beds, almost invariably, they chose the UV bed, saying that tanning bed was more relaxing. Ultraviolet light can cause skin cells to release endorphins. We wondered whether endorphins were involved in frequent tanners’ choice of the UV bed. To test this, we gave frequent tanners the narcotic blocker naltrexone, thinking that it would block their ability to tell the two beds apart. Sure enough, it did seem to reduce the tanners’ preference for UV. But something surprising happened: About half the tanners had withdrawal symptoms when given a narcotic antagonist. Tanning behavior does exhibit characteristics consistent with other substance abuse behaviors. It also seems to be more than just societal pressure driving the behavior in the frequent tanners. It appears that tanning has physiologic effects, too, contributing to an addiction in some of our frequent tanners. Steven Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., Chief Medical Editor ° PEPTIDE UPDATE Small proteins that stimulate the production of collagen, peptides have been on the cusp of antiaging skin care for a while. The excitement began several years ago with NIH-backed research on the ingredient Matrixyl (palmitoyl pentapeptide-3), showing its ability to stimulate collagen production in skin. Today, further studies on additional peptides continue to generate research news. Studies on formulations such as Argireline (acetyl hexapeptide-3) show they can produce a mild, Botox-like effect, inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters that keep facial muscles from forming wrinkles. Even newer peptide formulations act like growth factors, stimulating skin cells tomake a quicker turnover, much like young skin. What’s new for peptides in 2008? Formulations that seem to yield overall improved results. They are really getting the science down now, learning how to stabilize the peptides and at the same time inhibit collagenase (the breakdown of collagen). t fact Topping the list of over-the-counter antiaging ingredients making the most noise in 2008 are antioxidants. These skin-care nutrients fight aging by destroying free radicals, the unstable molecules that occur from sun exposure or pollution and that can literally gobble up the skin’s collagen supply. “Antioxidants are nutrients that, when topically applied, disarm and neutralize free radicals before they harm skin – so they can play an important role in antiaging skin care,” says Sumayah Jamal, MD., an assistant professor of dermatology and microbiology at NYU Medical Center in NYC. Scores of studies demonstrate the power of topical antioxidants (particularly CoQ10 and Vitamins C & E to rejuvenate and protect skin. TZONE COSMECEUTICALS WITH ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES Many of these ingredients have been combined in Tzone’s Cosmeceuticals and are used as adjuncts to our monthly chemical peels. Vitamin A (retinoids) Glycolic Gel Restorative Creme Active-A Retinol SPF 30 Microderm Scrub Citrus & Sage Moisturizer Vitamin C (l-ascorbic acid) Glycolic Gel Vibran C Eye Renewal Creme Restorative Marine Creme Active-A Retinol Peptide Citrus & Sage Moisturizer Vitamins B & E Eye Renewal Crème Matrix Booster Glycolic Gel Restorative Crème Active-A Retinol Super Firming Crème SPF 30 Microderm Scrub Citrus & Sage Moisturizer CoQ10 Peptide Treatment Glycolic & Beta Hydroxy Acids Glycolic Gel Eye Renewal Crème Control Serum Camphor Green Tea Matrix Booster Glycolic Gel |
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FALL 2007 NEWSLETTER tFact “Warm water is best for cleaning and cool water for rinsing,” says Gregory Papadeas, D.O., a dermatologist in the Denver area. Cooler water doesn’t remove as much oil. And blot yourself dry rather than rubbing. Too much friction fractures skin cells. SUPER SOAKS Emollients The omega-3’s of the beauty world, emollients are super nutritious fats for your skin. They keep the lipid matrix of the cells looking like a bodybuilder – oiled and strong. Scan the list for glycerol stearate, lanolin, shea butter, and soy sterols – they’re the most potent. Found in Tzone’s Chamomile Cleanser, Limu Cleanser, D20 Heavy Mist, Advanced SPF 30, Self Tanner, and Matrix Booster. Humectants The moisture your skin needs hangs out in the lower layers of your epidermis. Humectants suck it to the surface to keep your upper layers juicy. The ones that suck the most: glycerin, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, sorbitol, and urea. Found in Tzone’s Complex C Serum, Restorative Marine Creme, Glycolic Gel, Matrix Booster, Rapid Response and Super Firming Creme. Occlusives You want to treat moisture like good guacamole leftovers: Seal it up so you can enjoy it longer. That’s what occlusives do. Petrolatum is the most efficient, but it can feel greasy. Two strong moisture-trappers that aren’t heavy: caprylic triglyceride and dimethicone. Found in Tzone’s Advanced Lightening Creme, Vitamin C Creme, and Self Tanner. “The belief that drinking water is good for your skin is probably the biggest myth going,” says Jeffrey Dover, M.D., associate professor of clinical dermatology at the Yale University School of Medicine. Drinking lots of fluid is good for your body, and it’s good for your kidneys. But simply drinking water does little to benefit skin.” Unless you’re truly dehydrated, water passes through the body too quickly to have much effect on the skin. RESEARCH REVEALS THAT SIMPLY MOISTURIZING MORE OFTEN CAN CURE JUST ABOUT ANY SKIN ISSUE · The news in dermatological circles involves a major shift in how to think about your skin and how to treat complexion crisis from acne to flakiness to rosacea. In a nutshell, we focus too much on getting rid of the bad stuff rather than adding more of the good stuff. New research reveals that simply moisturizing more often can cure just about any skin issue. The Barrier Method. This new way of treating unruly complexions begins with the skin’s number one job: It’s our most powerful defense against dirt, pollution, allergens, germs, and sun damage, the outside factors that cause the majority of irritation and breakouts. In short, skin performs what doctors call a “barrier function.” Perhaps more important, our fragile flesh contains ingredients essential to keeping that outer layer healthy – namely, water and moisturizing fats called lipids. Even if you’ve never seen a bump or a flake, it’s just a matter of time: Our bodies produce fewer natural moisturizers as we age, and years of washing and stripping away moisture makes us more vulnerable to environmental damage from sun and pollution. The defensive role of the skin is what’s got these researchers all hepped up, because scrubbing away surface oils only weakens the outer shield. That’s why it’s crucial to fortify your body’s bodyguard with lots of TLC – usually in the form of moisture. A well-hydrated surface is strong and feels supple – and gives you that dewy glow we all seek. Think of your skin cells (called corneocytes) as bricks packed in mortar. The mortar, known as the lipid matrix, is a complex blend of fats and oils manufactured by your body. In healthy skin, the bricks sit snugly against one another. The closer they are together, the more protected you are from outside assaults: If your cells are tight, those skin-wrecking forces can’t get through to mess with your complexion. “New research has helped us understand that you can improve many skin conditions just by repairing the skin’s ability to act as a barrier” says Dian Berson, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. While retaining fluid may be bad news in a clingy dress, keeping your cells hydrated and pleasantly plump means they crowd together and bar irritants from entering. Moisture also helps your body produce the lipids that keep your skin in one piece. Scientists have learned that lipid imbalances, generally caused by overzealous washing, harsh chemicals, sun exposure, and the like are the main causes of major skin problems like psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (widespread regions of dry, itchy skin). When your skin flares up with cracking, peeling, flaking, bumps, and even acne, you’ve got a barrier that’s in tatters – and you’re not alone. Consider this: An estimated 30 percent of us have dry skin, at least 50 percent have had acne, and another 20 percent have sensitive skin. We're looking at a population of parched bodies. “Once the barrier has been damaged, it creates a double whammy,” says Carl R. Thornfeldt, M.D., clinical associate professor of dermatology at Oregon Health & Science University. First off, a weakened buffer makes standard wear and tear like pollution, sun and wind more taxing on your skin. That can cause inflammation, a response to cellular injury that you’ll recognize by redness, heat, or swelling. Second, Dr. Thornfeldt says, it allows nasty microbes in – and more than just the kind that can cause everything from acne to athlete’s foot. In a startling piece of research, British scientists recently discovered a link between a ragged epidermis and breathing problems. It turns out that allergens can enter the body via tiny fissures in the skin, starting a chain reaction that results in asthma. “It would appear that nearly half of all asthma is associated with skin barrier defects,” says study co-author Colin Palmer, M.D., a molecular geneticist at the Biomedical Research Centre at the University of Dundee in England. A Dirty Habit. The good news: Extra moisture can fortify a weak defense, reducing inflammation and irritation and helping your skin fight back. Depending on how much water rehab you need, the right moisturizer could work in just one treatment. More extreme cases can take weeks to heal and rebuild. Then there's the bathing question. It makes sense that if you put water on your skin, some will sink in. The problem is that when you add soap, you’re washing away not only grime but also the helpful stuff such as good oils, ceramides (lipids found in cell membranes), fatty acids, and cholesterols your skin needs. "Soap always does what it’s supposed to do, which is get rid of grease and oil,” says Brian Adams, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, who specializes in athletes’ skin problems. “But you need some of those oils.” Women who work out are especially vulnerable, he says because they’re likely to take more than one shower a day. Wait a sec. Doesn’t thorough scrubbing get rid of disease-causing bacteria that wreak havoc? The thing is, only a small percentage of the estimated 250 species of microorganisms that call our skin home are bad. In research published in February, microbiologists at New York University School of Medicine reported that most of those skin-dwelling bugs are likely helping protect your hide and keeping it healthier by eating toxins and other evildoing bacteria. They’re actually making your skin stronger. Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy way to maintain the perfect balance between good and bad bacteria on your skin. Too much washing can be just as problematic as too little, explains Leslie Baumann, M.D., professor of dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Then, before you grab a towel or reach for a Q-tip, slather on some lotion. Applying it while you’re still moist is ideal “because it traps water close to your skin,” Dr. Baumann says. But if you want the strongest barrier possible, moisturizing just in the morning and at night may not be enough. In very drying environments – your office in cold weather, say, or an airplane – Dr. Baumann is a big fan of misting your face with water two or three times a day and then reapplying moisturizer. How do you know if your skin is thirsty? It’s not rocket science: Anytime you feel a tight or dry sensation, however slight, you need hydration. And that varies between seasons and zip codes. If you live in arid Arizona, for example, moisturizing three or four times a day wouldn’t be unreasonable. But most of us can stay properly saturated with a morning and bedtime application – an extra coat when you wash your face after a workout. (Dr. Dover also recommends buying a humidifier for your bedroom and running it while you sleep. But check with your doctor first if you have sinus problems.) During daylight hours, make sure your lotion contains an SPF of at least 15. “Sun damage thins the epidermis, increasing the chances of water loss,” Dr. Baumann says. Right about now you’re probably thinking the same thing we were after hearing all this moisturizing hype: “But I have oily skin and breakouts. I’m not about to slap greasy lotion all over my face.” Truth is, this advice works for everyone. “Even very oily skin can get dried out,” says Erin Welch, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. That's why you can have hideous patches of scaly skin right on top of a major acne flare-up because there is no link between levels of oiliness and hydration, says Loretta Ciraldo, M.D. Even so, acne does create an ugly catch-22 for your skin barrier. First, it causes many women to go overboard with abrasive and irritating cleansers that chemically strip away vital lipids and physically tear up skin cells, says Hilary Baldwin, M.D., associate professor of dermatology at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. This leads to microscopic cracking, which allows still more inflammation causing bacteria to get in. Over-cleansing also provokes irritation, making patients more sensitive to medication. The best way to understand why this happens is to think of a sponge: When it’s dried out, the sponge won’t sop anything up because the membranes have hardened. Similarly, as your skin dries out, the lipid matrix hardens and shrinks, and the cells pull away from one another, creating an open house for dirt and germs. But add a little moisture and, the same way a sponge quickly soaks up that puddle of spilled latte, your skin will absorb healing acne products better. At the end of the day, one simple law pretty much applies to everybody: You should probably be washing less (with soap-free cleansers) and moisturizing more than you think. |
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T*facts Your skin has over 8 feet of blood vessels per square inch. There are 3,900,000 cells per square inch of skin. On average, your epidermis (the outermost layer of skin regenerates every 27 days in your 20's and 30's and every 37 days for a 50 year old. Spring/Summer Edition 2007 SKIN CANCER FACTS According to the American Cancer Society, over 1.1 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed every year. This makes it the most common cancer. This epidemic led to the “slip, slop, slap” slogan for the Australian skin cancer prevention campaign: “slip on a shirt, slop on sun block, slap on a hat.” The sun emits ultraviolet rays (UV) in three wavelengths (UVA, UVB, and UVC). UVA accounts for 95% of all ultraviolet energy. UVA penetrates deep into the skin and causes a weakening of the skin’s immune system and loss of skin elasticity or tone. These changes lead to skin cancer and irreversible aging. UVA does not cause reddening or pain and is present continuously throughout the day. UVA can penetrate glass, thin clothing, and it is even present indoors! UVB causes damage to the superficial skin layers which results in sunburn, skin discoloration and blotchy pigment changes. UVB has its strongest penetration between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. UVC never reaches the earth. Sunscreens that protect against UVB are measured by a sun protection factor (SPF). SPF is a multiplier of the time it takes to burn. For example, someone who would typically burn after 12 minutes without sunscreen would last 120 minutes with an SPF 10 and 360 minutes with an SPF 30. It is important to never use anything less than an SPF 15. SPF 30 is considered maximal protection (97%) against UVB. The FDA no longer allows manufacturers to market the fact that they have greater than SPF 30 since there is no evidence of added protection. SKIN FIRMNESS FACTS As you age, elastin – a protein found in the skin that allows it to retract or re-drape – breaks down, causing sagging. For firmer skin, choose products that contain zinc, which is the only ingredient thought to help decrease sagging. Tzone Mineral Foundation and Tzone Superfirming Creme are ideal for helping sagging skin. In addition to anti-aging regimes like Tzone (and Tzone's 30% monthly glycolic chemical peel program), good nutrition, water consumption, sunscreen, exercise and adequate rest are all needed to maintain healthy skin. HYDROQUINONE & SUNSCREEN FACTS SUNSCREEN. Diligent use of a sunscreen alone allows some repair as well as protection from further photodamage (Source: The British Journal of Dermatology, December 1996, pages 867-875). No other aspect of controlling or reducing skin discolorations is as important as the use of sunscreen, SPF 15 or greater with the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or avobenzone. Using skin-lightening products without sunscreen is a waste of time. Sun exposure is one of the primary causes of hypermelanin production. Before you look at any other treatment for discolorations this is the first and most practical step. HYDROQUINONE. Over-the-counter skin-lightening products often contain 2% hydroquinone; while 4% concentrations are available only from a physician (Tzone Lightening Creme contains 2% hydroquinone). Hydroquinone is a strong inhibitor of melanin production (Source: Journal of Dermatological Science, August, 2001, Supplemental pages 68-75), meaning that it lightens skin color. Hydroquinone does not bleach the skin (calling it a bleaching agent is a misnomer); it only disrupts the synthesis of melanin hyperpigmentation. In medical literature Hydroquinone is considered the primary topical ingredient for inhibiting melanin production. Using it in combination with other options, like Retin-A and AHA (alpha-hydroxy acids), can make a difference in skin discolorations (Source: Journal of Cosmetic Science, May-June 1998, pages 208-209; Dermatological Surgery, May 1996, pages 443-447). Some concerns about hydroquinoneÂ’s safety on skin have been expressed, but the research indicates reactions are minor or a result of using extremely high concentrations (Source: Critical Reviews in Toxicology, May 1999, pages 283-330). According to Howard I. Malbach, M.D., professor of dermatology at the University of California School of Medicine, San Francisco, “Overall, adverse events reported with the use of hydroquinone…have been relatively few and minor in nature. To date there is no evidence of adverse systemic reactions following the use of hydroquinone” and it has been around for over 30 years in skin-care products. Maibach has also stated that “hydro-quinone is undoubted-ly the most active and safest skin-depigment-ing substance…” as found in Tzone’s Advanced Lightening Creme. Research supporting Maibach’s contentions was published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, 1998. COMBINATION TREATMENTS. Diligent use of a sunscreen with the UVA-protecting ingredients of titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or avobenzone, such as Tzone’s Waterproof SPF 30, is the first line of defense when tackling skin discolorations. Many researchers feel that 2% to 4% hydroquinone lotions can be more effective when combined with Retin-A or Renova and AHAs such as Tzone’s Glycolic Gel and Active-A Retinol. High strengths of hydroquinone (more than 2%) are available only from a physician and can possibly help deeper sources of pigment discoloration, although they can be a problem for darker skin tones. It is also extremely helpful to consider chemical peels (like Tzone’s 30% lifetime complimentary monthly glycolic peels) to remove or lighten skin discolorations and then use topicals to maintain the improvement (Source: Cosmetic Dermatology, August 2001, pages 13-16). NANOTECHNOLOGY FACTS The big buzzword on everyone’s lips is“nanotechnology,” a technology that strives for precision at the level of about one nanometer (one billionth of a meter). How does this technology benefit the beauty industry? These itsy-bitsy molecules are easily absorbed by the hair and skin, and often take on more active qualities when reduced to this size. Additionally, nanoparticles are invisible to the naked eye. Consider what nanotechnology has done for sunblock: Old-fashioned formulas containing titanium dioxide and zinc oxide left the skin covered with a white, greasy film. Today, these important sunblock ingredients are reduced to nanocrystals that spread more easily, are nongreasy, invisible and still as effective as old-fashioned formulations. The same technology can be applied to foundation where seeing less of the product is more desirable. |
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