Skin Care Focus Group

We will be holding a Skin Care Focus Group in our State College office today! We have been preparing for several weeks for this event and are so excited!

After a brief introduction of our practice and staff, we will be presenting two new cosmeceutical product lines, ReGenica and Revisions.

ReGenica is a new brand containing growth factors and stem cell technology and we do not currently offer any of their products in our practice.  We do offer 2 products from Revisions; Teamine eye cream and Intellishade tinted sunscreen.  Revisions however, has a multitute of specialty products available which we have never tried; Nectifirm for the neck, Lumiquin for the hands, the Black Mask, to name a few. The goal of our focus groups is to determined whether or not these new products/lines are worth the time and cost based on the results they may or may not produce. We need volunteers who are willing to test these products for 6 weeks.  Full size products will be given to those 4 volunteers that fit the target profile for these products.  Two volunteers will try the Regenica line and 2 other volunteers will try the Revisions products.

Other attendants will be given sample sizes of those products and can return for the Results focus group on Thursday November 8th.

We look forward to sharing our results!

-Dr Fanny

What about me?

Recently, our Skin Care Kaptain was asked what a person in their 60's should do for more mature skin and the best place to start.

This was Dr Fanny's reponse:

"When we reach our 60's, it becomes more difficult to "cream" away wrinkles but it's never too late to get serious about avoiding and correcting sun damage.  It's important that you discuss your goals face to face with a physician who is experienced in both surgical and non-surgical procedures.  I would recommend you seek out board certified plastic surgeons and/or board certified dermatologists in your area.  Make a few calls first to get a feel for the office and to determine whether the physician's practice is predominantly cosmetic or general.  Pick the cosmetic practice(s) of your choice and set up an appointment for an evaluation.  You should be able to discuss multiple options with the doctor during your visit.  And there is definitely more than one way to skin the cat, so don't be taken in by the "best and newest machine/procedure", you should be given a range of possible solutions with a range of costs.  This should give you a basic idea of where you may want to start"

-Dr Fanny Louton, MD

The History of Beauty

Ever wonder how women in the early centuries could have possibly survived without skincare

or makeup? Well, they didn’t! Skin care and cosmetics date back to around 3000 BC, when
the Chinese would create nail polish from gum arabic, egg whites, gelatin, and beeswax. In
early 1500 BC, people would use sandpaper as an exfoliate and smooth texture, much like we
use microdermabrasion machines today. Ancient Egyptians, such as Cleopatra, would soak
in milk baths to soften their skin (due to the lactic acid), and used pumice stones and olive oil
to exfoliate and moisturize. They also used crushed minerals, such as malachite, to create
pigments for their eyes, lips, and cheeks, as well as used kohl (a paste from soot, animal fat,
and lead) as an eyeliner. Ancient Greeks would use olive oil all over their bodies, then coat
themselves with dust to create a physical block from the sun.

Around the 15th century, the paler one was, the more beautiful. Because of this, cosmetics,

again made with lead, were created to achieve this “white” look. Lead was mixed with vinegar
to create foundations, was the first ingredient in early chemical peels, and was used to remove
freckles and blemishes as a spot treatment. It wasn’t until the mid-1800s that the effects of lead
were discovered, including disfigurement, infertility, and often death to those who used large
amounts of the chemical element. It was finally banned from cosmetic use in 1938.

Here is a list of important years in the cosmetic/skincare business:

* 1907 - Eugene Schueller, a chemist, created the first safe hair dye, and creates L’oreal.

* 1909 - Max Factor, of today’s MaxFactor cosmetics, opens his first store in Los Angeles.

* 1910 - Elizabeth Arden Salon is opened on Saks Fifth Ave in New York. The creator, Florence

Nightengale Graham, is the first to mix science with cosmetics, and creates the modern-day
spa.

*1917 - T.L. Williams, founder of Maybelline, creates the first modern mascara after being

inspired by his sister, Maybel.

*1920s - Greta Garbo, Hollywood star, popularizes the thick eyebrow, introducing and boosting

sales of eyeliner throughout the country.

*1936 - Eugene Schueller, the creator of L’oreal, invents chemical sunscreen.

*1944 - Coppertone Suntan Cream is created when a Miami pharmacist develops a sunscreen

for the soldiers fighting in World War II.

*1960s - Exaggerated eye makeup and pale skin is back in, thanks to supermodel Twiggy

*1970s - As the Feminist Movement flourishes, the natural look is in. More emphasis is put on

skincare and having beautiful natural skin than the on the cosmetics.

*1980s - Women invade the workforce, and dark, dramatic makeup, along with very large

shoulder pads, take over.

*1990s - Natural look comes full circle again, this time with better advertising of the “no makeup”

look with help from supermodels Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington.

*Today - Beauty and skin trends change constantly, with more science coming behind many

of the cosmeceutical companies. Organic and mineral makeups are extremely popular, with
many women not wanted to put any extra chemicals in their bodies. Sun protection is at an alltime
high with technology, with many antioxidant products coming out that perform as well as a
sunscreen can.

Imagine - with all of the changes and inventions and technology that has been developed over

the last 3500 years, what our grandchildren, or even great-great grandchildren will be using on
their skin!

-Elizabeth

Overnight Aging

 

The first signs of aging appeared overnight. "Right around the time of my birthday, if I recall correctly. First, I saw faint little lines coming from both of my eyes. I figured I had just slept funny on the pillow, and it would be gone by lunchtime. At lunchtime, I rechecked and the lines were still there. I panicked. Clearly, I am too young for crow's feet! Over the next few weeks, I started to notice more fine lines and that my skin was just looking over all dull. Then, a brown spot. Right on the side of my cheek! That's why I called and came right in. Please help!"

 

 

I often hear these exact statements from our patients. The phenomenon of overnight aging is not limited to women either. Men suddenly may notice aging prior to class reunions or other major events.

 

How best can we correct these problems?

 

-Exfoliating Moisturizer, especially with glycolic acid can gently exfoliate skin dullness, mild tone issues and soften the beginnings of fine lines. We recommend several products, including Vivite's Vore system to our patients.

-Retinol Eye Cream, Vitamin A (retinol) helps to plump and thicken skin. For around the eyes, use specially formulated eye creams, like La Roche Posay's Redermic Eyes or Topix Retinol Eye cream. Retinol is not well tolerated in every skin type, so be sure to check in with your skin care professional before changing up your regimen.

-Sunscreen, aging starts with unprotected sun exposure. UVA rays are especially damaging. Protecting your investments in your skin by using sunscreen is essential! Broad spectrum, physical block applied every 1-2 hours while in  the sun are the best anti aging tool of all! We recommend Topix Glycoix Elite Zinc Sunscreen with 30 spf, Intellishade 45 spf and many other sunscreens from various lines.

 

All products can be found on www.skincarekorner.com!

 

-Rebecca

 

 



Skin Care by the numbers!

Via: Tanda Skincare

PCA Oxygenating Mask

                                      Watch as Elizabeth administers an Oxygenating Mask!

RejuvaHealth Compression Stockings

We have been asked with increasing frequency about compression stockings and how they work.

Compression stocking used to only be available to post surgical patients or those on bed rest to prevent blood clots in the legs due to inactivity. Now, compression is used by all ages and activitiy levels to decrease fatigue in the legs, swelling in the feet and a feeling of heaviness as the work day progresses. Everyone from nurses to firemen are using compression.

Compression stockings are made out of stongly woven elastic that squeeze the leg muscles to more quickly return blood to the heart and reduce swelling and pooling in the venous system. Compression is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and higher compression levels may require a prescription.

We offer our patients RejuvaHealth stockings, and many of our staff wear them! The stockings are availabel in knee high, thigh high and panty hose lengths!

                   





Elizabeth likes her Lavish Leopard print while Diane is wearing Luxe Lace.

These and many more are available at www.skincarekorner.com!