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Circadia Night Time RepairCircadia Night Time Repair
A rich, velvety cream containing a metabolic stimulating complex that works with the skin’s natural nighttime repair cycle.

Skin Type: Under 35 years old

Properties:

  • Increases cell turnover and rejuvenates skin cells.
  • Increases skin strength and elasticity by activating natural repair system.
  • Improves texture and tone rendering skin feeling softer and resilient. Enhances the skin’s radiance and helps maintain a youthful appearance.
  • Time-released delivery system allowing maximum delivery of anti-aging ingredients.
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Simmondsia chinensis
(Jojoba Oil)
Emollient, moisturizing
Avena sativa
(Oat Protein)
Powerful antioxidant, anti-irritant
Phospholipids & Sphingolipids Helps restore barrier function
Cholesterol Helps restore barrier function
OPC: Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (as Seabuckthorn Oil) Special complex highly anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, protease inhibitors
Linoleic Ester
(patented Hepes complex)
Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-irritant
Retinyl acetate 0.3% (vitamin A) Regenerative, reparative
Tocopherol (vitamin E Acetate) Antioxidant, moisturizing
Ingredients: Deionized Water, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ethoxydiglycol, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Saccharide Isomerate, Avena Sativa (Oat Protein), Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Seabuckthorn Oil, Polysaccharides, Linoleic Ester, Carbomer, Titanium Dioxide, Vitamin E Acetate, dl-alpha-Tocopherol, Vitamin A Acetate, Methylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Butylated Hydrdoxytoluene (BHA), Genistein, Beta Glucan, Propylparaben

Home Use:
Use at night between 9pm and midnight. Beginning at forehead, apply small amount on clean skin to face and neck.

Presentation:
Retail: Retail: 2oz/59 ml plastic round and Professional: 8oz/236 ml plastic round


Circadia Plus Night Time Repair for 35 and beyond skin typesCircadia Plus Night Time Repair
A rich, velvety cream containing a metabolic stimulating complex that works with the skin’s natural nighttime repair cycle.

Skin Type: 35 years and beyond

Properties:

  • Increases cell turnover and rejuvenates skin cells.
  • Increases skin strength and elasticity by activating natural repair system.
  • Improves texture and tone rendering skin feeling softer and resilient. Enhances the skin’s radiance and helps maintain a youthful appearance.
  • Time-released delivery system allowing maximum delivery of anti-aging ingredients.
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Simmondsia chinensis
(Jojoba Oil)
Emollient, moisturizing
Lipoic acid Essential for glucose and fat metabolic processes; regenerative
OPC: Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins(as Seabuckthorn Oil) Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, protease inhibitor
Linoleic Ester
(patented Hepes complex)
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, protease inhibitor
Retinyl acetate (vitamin A) 5%) Regenerative, reparative, structural support
Tocopherol
(vitamin E acetate)
Antioxidant, regenerative
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(vitamin C)
Stabilizes E, antioxidant
Ingredients: Deionized Water (Aqua), Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Saccharide Isomerate, Cetyl Alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba Seed) Oil, , Steareth-10, Dimethicone, L-Carnosine, Ursolic Acid, L-Tyrosine, Lipoic Acid, Linoleic Ester, Propylene Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Seabuckthorn Oil, Vitamin A Acetate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E Acetate), dl-Tocopherol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Diazolidinyl Urea, Genistein, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Professional Use:
Apply over face, neck and décolleté at end of facial.

Medical:
Prep skin six weeks prior to surgery to strengthen skin and reduce healing time

Home Use:
Use at night between 9:00 or 10:00 PM and midnight. Beginning at forehead, apply small amount to entire face and neck.

Presentation:
Retail: 2oz/59mL plastic round and Professional: 8 oz/236mL plastic round


Vitamin A Rx CreamVitamin A Rx Cream  
A rich, powerful night-time repair cream that maximizes the skin building effects of Vitamin A while minimizing irritation.

Skin Type: Aging skin, or skin requiring rejuvenation.

Properties:

  • A powerful night time repair formulated to maximize the effects of vitamin A while minimizing its unwanted side effects.
  • Used as a treatment night cream for a limited amount of time, it works to soften fine lines, minimize wrinkles, firm lax skin, improve texture, and lighten discolorations.
  • Contains 1.0% retinyl acetate
  • Helps reverse signs of aging including sun damage, fine lines, rough uneven texture and color

Contraindications:

  • Not recommended for extremely sensitive skin types, i.e., rosacea or very dehydrated skin.
  • Pregnant or nursing mothers
  • Do not apply if using Retin-A®, Renova®, Accutane®, or glycolic acids.
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Glucose Oxidase Regulates proliferation of epidermis; controls collagen production
Vitamin E Powerful antioxidant, healing
Retinyl acetate (1.0%) Regenerative
Ingredients: Deionized Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Stearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Polyacrylamide and C13-14 Isoparaffin and Laureth-7, Retinyl Acetate, Glucose Oxidase, Propylene Glycol, Vitamin E Acetate, Acrylates C10-30, Alkyl Acetate Crosspolymer, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Fragrance

How to Use:
Use only under supervision of a skin care professional. Note that the skin has to build tolerance for vitamin A since natural and artificial light destroys vitamin A receptors in the cell.

Evenings 1, 2, 3 Apply small amount on entire face and neck between 9 and 11PM
Evenings 4, 5, 6, 7 Allow the skin to “rest”; use Hydrating Cream in place of Vitamin A Cream
Thereafter Alternate 3 nights on – 4 nights off for six weeks.
GOAL Build up tolerance so that client can use product consistently for 5 nights without signs of dryness or irritation.
NOTE Do not use if erythema is present. Discontinue if irritation occurs.

Presentation:
Retail: 2 oz/59mL retail round jar


Vitamin A GelVitamin A Gel  

Skin Type: Aging skin, or skin requiring rejuvenation.

Properties:

  • This concentrated yellowish-gel with 1% retinol helps improve appearance of aged skin and reduce pigmentation from UV-damaged skin.

Contraindications:

  • Not recommended for extremely sensitive skin types, i.e., rosacea or very dehydrated skin.
  • Pregnant or nursing mothers
  • Do not apply if using Retin-A®, Renova®, Accutane®, or glycolic acids.
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Retinol Counteracts skin aging and improves the appearance of UV-damaged sink
Ingredients: SD39 alcohol, deionized water, retinol, polysorbate 20, aminomethyl propanol

How to Use:
Professional Use:
Use only under supervision of a skin care professional. Note that each individual may metabolize Vitamin A differently. A period of acclimation to this strength of Vitamin A may be necessary. See recommended use schedule below.

Evenings 1, 2, 3 Apply small amount on entire face and neck between 9 and 11PM
Evenings 4, 5, 6, 7 Allow the skin to “rest”; use Hydrating Cream in place of Vitamin A Cream
Thereafter Alternate 3 nights on – 4 nights off for six weeks.
GOAL Build up tolerance so that client can use product consistently for 5 nights without signs of dryness or irritation.
NOTE Do not use if erythema is present. Discontinue if irritation occurs.

If excessive erythema and flaking occur, reduce frequency of use; if no improvement after one day, discontinue use completely and see your skin care professional.

Presentation:
Retail: 1 oz/ 30ml plastic boston round bottle


ROSACEA Rx ROSACEA Rx  
A lightweight, velvety cream that contains calming and antimicrobial properties

Skin Type: Sensitive and Rosacea

Properties:

  • Contains anti-inflammatory, hydrating, soothing and healing agents
  • Contains powerful botanicals to help kill the Demodex mite
  • Contains botanicals to support skin barrier function and moisture
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Linoleic Esters (patented Hepes complex) Anti-inflammatory, analgesic
Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) Gamma linoleic acid supports skin barrier function, hydrating, anti-inflammatory
Rosemary (Rosmarinus chinensis) Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory
Ingredients Deionized Water, Linoleic Ester, Rosmarinus chinensis (Rosemary) Oil, Oenothera biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben, Ursolic Acid, Propylparaben.

Professional Use:
Apply at end of facial before sunscreen

Home Use:
Apply on clean skin twice daily.

Presentation:
Retail: 2 oz / 59 ml jar


Post Peel Lotion for Sensitive Irritated Sunburned Razorburned Diaper Rash Runners Shafing skin typesPost Peel Lotion  
A rich, velvety textured lotion that is anti-inflammatory and restorative to skin tissue.

Skin Type: Sensitive, irritated, sunburned, razor-burned, diaper rash, runner’s chafing

Properties:

  • Absorbs quickly, speeding relief to tissues compromised by peels, surgery, razor, outdoor exposure to sun or insect bites.
  • Clinical studies demonstrate cellular improvement of UV-damaged skin.
  • Soothing after microdermabrasion or a peel.
  • Use post waxing.
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Linoleic Esters
(patented Hepes complex)
Anti-inflammatory, analgesic
Glycerin Emollient, soothing
Panthenol
(Provitamin B5)
Regenerative, soothing
Alpha-Bisabolol Anti-inflammatory, regenerative, antimicrobial
Beta Glucan Immune stimulant, activates natural repair system.
Ingredients Deionized Water, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether, Linoleic Esters, Squalane, Glycerin, L-Taurine, Carbomer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Beta Glucan, Tetrasodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Yeast Cell Extract, Alpha-Bisabolol, Fragrance, Iododopropynyl Butylcarbamate.

Professional Use:
Apply small amount after a peel, microdermabrasion, or waxing.

Home Use:
Apply generously to first sign of redness or sensation of discomfort. Use as needed.

Presentation:
Retail: 4oz/118mL plastic round and Professional: 8oz/236mL plastic round


Myo-Cyte PlusMyo-Cyte Plus  
A unique silky gel with tightening and firming properties

Skin Type: Aging Skin

Properties:

  • Formulated to restore skin collagen
  • Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
  • Promotes smoother, younger looking skin almost instantly.

 

 

 
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Acetyl Hexapeptide Contains six amino acids that inhibit the formation of biochemicals that can cause tissue alterations resulting in wrinkle formation. Helps inhibits muscular contraction.
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl) Contains five amino acids and palmitic acid. It is capable of stimulating collagen synthesis as well as having a positive effect on the synthesis of elastin and glycosaminoglycans. The action is very similar to retinol without the irritation.
Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Matrixyl 3000) A repair type polypeptide that functions as a second messenger which activates the protein system in the extra cellular matrix to repair damaged tissues and to synthesize new macromolecules. In the extracellular matrix, collagen, elastin, and the glycosaminoglycans make up the bulk of the macromolecules.
Hyaluronic Acid A natural moisturizer and lubricant that hydrates the skin and immediately smoothes it. The other ingredients work quickly to rebuild the collagen and restore and tone the skin.
Passion Flower Extract Contains powerful muscle relaxants that are effective in smoothing wrinkles. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and as an antioxidant. It is synergistic with other ingredients to relax and tone the skin..
L-Carnosine An essential amino acid required for the polypeptide chains in collagen.
Magnesium ascorbyl phosphote A critical element for the effective cross linking of collagen

Home Use:
One to three times per day. Massage one to two drops of serum into the skin on areas prone to wrinkling. Follow with moisturizer or sun block. 

Presentation: .05 oz.


Vitamin C Reversal SerumVitamin C Reversal Serum
This pale amber serum has both tightening and antioxidant properties.

Skin Type: All

Properties:

  • Biologically active vitamin C that inhibits the breakdown of collagen.
  • Helps restore firmness to skin; softens fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Compatible with other treatment products.
Feature Ingredients
Known Benefits
Sodium Hyaluronate Binds moisture and soothes
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C) Antioxidant, firming
Panthenol (Provitamin B5) Regenerative, soothing
Theophylline Firming
Ingredients Sodium Hyaluronate, Deionized Water, Magnesium L-Ascorbyl-2 Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, dl-Panthenol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Theophylline Acetate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Professional Use:
Apply small amount to face and neck area at end of facial.

Home Use:
Apply small amount to face and neck prior to day and/or night moisturizer.

Presentation:
Retail - 0.5 oz/14mL glass dropper bottle and Professional – 1 oz/29mL plastic round