Spotlight On: Niacinamide

Posted on October 30, 2007 by futurederm

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Niacinamide is an amazing ingredient. According to Bissett et. al., niacinamide does it all: reduces fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness (yellowing), and increases elasticity. Further, according to a 2005 study by Draelos et. al., niacinamide may help alleviate some of the symptoms of rosacea by increasing hydration and barrier function of the stratum corneum (uppermost layer of the skin), and may have some anti-tumor characteristics as well. And finally, in a 1995 study by Takozaki et.... read more

Product Review: Shiseido Future Solution Revitalizing Cream

Posted on October 29, 2007 by futurederm

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Granted the hefty price tag of $225.00 for 1.8 oz., Shiseido Future Solution Total Revitalizing Cream (Amazon.com) promises hydration “for hours without a hint of stickiness,” improved firmness and radiance, as well as fewer wrinkles and fine lines after each application. The product boasts its magic comes from a Marine Capsule Emulsion, Chai Hu Extract, and a Hydro-Infusion Complex. But is the product worthy of the high price tag? What is Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) extract? According to Secara.com, Chai Hu, a hot-water extract... read more

Product Review: Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Serum

Posted on October 28, 2007 by futurederm

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We all know that Sarah Jessica Parker’s upcoming Sex and the City movie is likely to yield amazing results in the box office, but is one of Parker’s endorsed products, Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Serum ($12.63, Amazon.com) likely to do the same for your skin? With lycopene, magnesium, and vitamin C, the company claims its innovation is in its use of unique time-released “dermatological-nutrients.” Is lycopene a superior anti-aging ingredient? Based on current research, no. Lycopene, the... read more

Product Review: Philosophy When the Hope is Not Enough Facial Lifting and Firming Serum vs. Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel

Posted on October 27, 2007 by futurederm

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As the weather turns colder as we approach November, many women (myself included) start to look for hydrating serums. Two popular choices currently on the market are Philosophy When the Hope is Not Enough Facial Lifting and Firming Serum ($38.00, Amazon.com) and Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel ($45.00, Amazon.com). Since the two products both claim to be hydrators with anti-aging effects, choosing one is not an easy task, but after testing each and analyzing the ingredients, I made the switch from Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Gel to... read more

Spotlight On: Copper Peptides

Posted on October 26, 2007 by futurederm

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When used in moderate amounts, copper peptides (Glycl-L-histidyl-L-lysine-Copper II, also known as GHK-Cu) may be a powerful weapon against skin aging. According to James J. Leyden, a professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania and founder of the School’s Skin Study Center who conducted a study for Johnson and Johnson, “GHK-Cu incorporated into skin care and cosmetic products is useful for improving the appearance of aging skin…Products containing GHK-Cu result in rapid improvement in skin condition, including... read more

Product Review: Bliss The Youth as We Know It

Posted on October 24, 2007 by futurederm

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Ever wonder why somebody doesn’t just throw all of today’s best anti-agers into one cream? Apparently, Bliss thought so, and they created the Youth as We Know It moisturizer ($79.00, Amazon.com). The company claims the product is infused with MMP Inhibitors, Wrinkle Reduction Peptides, Visual Facial Fillers, Cellular Respiration Boosters, Hyperdermal Destressors, 7-Day Hydrators, Barrier Repairing Ceramides, Wrinkle Relaxers, Multifruit Complex, and Retinyl Palmitate. In other words, according to Bliss, this stuff has it... read more

How Hormones Affect Skin Acne and Aging

Posted on October 23, 2007 by futurederm

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According to Cosmetic Dermatology, a textbook of the field written by Dr. Leslie Baumann, it has been established that hormones affect acne levels, skin thickness, wrinkles, and hair growth. Understanding of how hormones affect skin is particularly beneficial for women who are postmenopausal and considering HRT, or restoring hormonal levels after cancer treatment. How do hormones affect acne? As acne generally begins with puberty and the emergence of hormones, many women blame estrogen and testosterone for their acne troubles. However,... read more

EPF: The New Factor in Town

Posted on October 22, 2007 by futurederm

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The word is out: the new component to look for in your skincare is the Environmental Protection Factor, or EPF. The EPF is a new method for measuring the overall oxidative stress protection capacity of antioxidants commonly found in skin care products, including (but not limited to) idebenone, vitamin E, kinetin, and lipoic acid. The EPF is measured on a scale from 1 to 100. Basically, the higher the score of the antioxidant, the higher the oxidative stress reducing potential, and the higher the anti-aging preventative effects. According... read more

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