Acne Acne is a skin condition that affects millions of teens and adults annually. Clogged pores trap oils and bacteria in the skin causing acne breakouts. Using a cleansing system developed for treating oily/acne prone skin; you will notice a considerable improvement in the over all appearance of your skin.
Age Defiance An easier way to "age gracefully." Crow's feet, wrinkles, age spots and sagging skin are all signs that give away our age. Age defiance products help make existing signs less visible and many products help slow the cellular aging process.
Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Alpha Hydroxy Acid is a generic term used to represent a group of acids that help exfoliate, remove dead cells from, the outer layer of the skin. This exfoliation process allows fresh, baby soft, new skin to be revealed while healthy cell growth is stimulated causing the skin to look tighter and firmer. Please note that anyone using an AHA should also use a sunscreen before going out in the sun.
Amino Fruit Acid (AFA) Amino fruit acids, a subset of alpha hydroxy acids, are commonly found in products that exfoliate (remove the dead surface cells of) the skin. AFAs penetrate between the layers of the skin to remove the dead cells. Any type of skin can benefit from the use of amino fruit acids.
Anti-aging Do you feel younger than you are? Why not look younger too? Anti-aging products can help repair and reduce any existing signs of aging and, when used regularly, these products become powerful tools in preventing the development of new signs. Using a complete regimen of these products can repair skin damage (which causes premature aging), minimize existing signs of age and slow the normal cellular aging process enough that people will think you have stopped the hands of time.
Anti-itch Dry, itchy, irritated skin can have many causes. Irritants such as poison ivy, sunburn, insect bites, allergic reactions, and dry weather are just a few examples. Most of our Anti-Itch products contain Hydrocortisone or Pyrithione Zinc to relieve the itchiness; some may contain Pramoxine Hydrochloride, which numbs the sensitive area. There are a number of skin conditions that may also cause itch skin. These include Eczema, Psoriasis, Contact and Seborrheic Dermatitis, Athletes Foot, Jock Itch and Ringworm. If you have an area of skin that is dry, itchy and irritated that does not improve with the use of these products you should visit your physician.
Antibiotic Antibiotics, whether prescription or over the counter, help treat and cure infection. First-aid Antibiotics are applied to the skin and recommended for minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
Antioxidant Prevent premature aging. Free radicals are considered one of the primary causes of premature aging. Every day our skin is attacked by free radicals cause by our contact with UV radiation and environmental pollution (cigarette smoke, smog, etc.). Antioxidants help prevent and repair the damage caused by these free radicals. Vitamins A, C, E and Alpha Lipoic Acid are all antioxidants commonly found in skin care preparations that neutralize free radicals, repair free radical damage and help keep the skin wrinkle free.
Aromatherapy Aromatherapy uses fragrances to affect or alter our mood, behavior and promote health. The essential oils found in these products have been used for centuries to naturally calm, relax, promote concentration and stimulate our mind and bodies. Do you want to wind down or wake up without using drugs? Use aromatherapy!
