Here is a list of various new treatments and ingredients that are changing the world of beauty
It has been reported that Halle Berry is a fan of Stem Cell treatments
Let’s face it, the quest for the fountain of youth never dies and no one wants to look their age which is why anti-aging skin care treatment products are such a big business these days. The year promises a host of new treatments using various ingredients like algae, metals, stem cells and more. Here are a few such treatments.
STEM CELLS: Stem cells have recently become the buzzword in the skincare world. The stem cells used are either plant-based (especially apples) or synthesised with specialised peptides and enzymes which, when applied topically on the surface, help protect the human skin stem cells from damage and deterioration or stimulate the skin’s own stem cells.
LIPOSOMES & NANOSOMES: Many popular skin care ingredients cannot penetrate the outer layers of the skin (epidermis) due to factors such as their molecules are too large, they are the wrong solubility, they oxidise in the layers of the epidermis before they can reach the dermis, etc. Many professional and medical skin care product formulators have created unique delivery systems that help the ingredient pass through the skin’s lipid barrier into the deeper layers. The most promising are the liposome and the nanosome technology. These systems help the ingredients penetrate into the cells.
MARINE ALGAE: Originally popularised in France, the therapeutic use of seawater, seaweed, algae, mud, sand and other marine extracts is called thalassotherapy. It is believed to tone, moisturise, revitalise skin and improve circulation, as well as help relax, reduce the appearance of cellulite, boost the immune system, reduce stress and high blood pressure, and improve sleep quality.
Algae also has been found to have anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a great source of vitamins and may stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for firm skin.
CO ENZYME Q10 : Your body naturally makes CoQ-10 to neutralise free radicals in cells. As you age, CoQ-10 production reduces. That may make skin cells more vulnerable to damage by free radicals. That’s the reasoning behind the use of the anti-oxidants in skin care products such as toners, gels, and creams to be used alone or with a moisturiser. CoQ-10 helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines. CoQ-10 is bright orange, so products containing it will be orange or yellow.
— The author is a cosmetic dermatologist and laser surgeon
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