I was so disillusioned with the skin care industry, I divorced!!
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More and more the truth has been revealed by what we have been saying for the last 20 years. Sunblocks and Sunscreens are the problem which actually causes skin cancer as oppose to protecting you from skin cancer, as in this 2017 article in The Truth About Cancer. Local Physician’s cringed when they heard that a facialist by the name of Vivian Moreno was telling her clients that sunscreens were bad for the skin and not to be used daily. Further, she was telling clients if your skin is healthy it can actually resist the damaging effects of the sun. But people we noticed were getting skin cancer where usually the sun could not possible reach, inner thighs for example. It was refreshing to see new relative medical studies within the last few years that the chemicals used in sunscreens were the culprit, not the sun. But we always said, ” Water is the enemy, not the sun.” We will be getting into that more in the future. Last but not least, a couple of years ago we had journalist for a blog interview Vivian just on that issue, was she on to something? We will posting that video interview and article in the coming days… stay tuned!
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By Vivian Moreno, Esthetician
This is one question I get a lot, simply because everyone wants to have a chemical peel in order to improve their appearance. We’ve been told it’s an easy and quick solution for our facial woes. But depending on the season, a peel may not be conducive to receiving optimium results, and aren’t results what we expect? Therefore, the time of the year is important because Chemical Peeling is as if your putting your skin thru a major workout, its trauma to the skin and the conditions for recovery is what’s equally important.
I have already begun my chemical peel for the winter. Because of my age I will try to fit in at least 3 peels for the season. I will Include some spotting especially around my mouth and eyes. Check with your Doctor or Skin Care Professional if you are planning to do your eyes. I recommend the eyes for some of my clients but not all of them. People want to peel and get the results, but what they don’t realize or understand is the healing process. The detail is in the healing not the peeling. No one teaches us this, even the professionals don’t, some clients will freak out during recovery. The whole idea with a chemical peel is to create a wound so that the skin can go through the healing process. There are 3 to 4 stages of healing (depending on who you ask) so it does take some time. If the skin heals up properly the collagen will rebuild and strengthen the skin, Awsome! If the skin is left vulnerable and healing is interrupted problems can occur.
Skin redness, heat bumps, tightening, itchiness, and dry cracked peely skin, are all common after a chemical peel. The deeper you take your peel the more activity will occur. This is the natural inflammation process at work, which initiates the process of healing. All these sequences need to be understood in order to make the final goal productive.
Now lets look at why Winter peeling is more beneficial than Summer Peeling. The Summer Season consist of more sunshine therefore more heat and sweat. which is not as conducive to a chemical peel, especially in regards to the healing aspect. With heat there is more opportunity for infection as well as its effect on nerve endings, causing more pain, discomfort, and irritation. With more sunlight there is the opportunity for skin complications including discoloration. In the summer I like to use a light glycolic acid or a pumpkin enzyme for maintenance. If I am in need of a peel I will stick to a lunch time peel or a light peel that I really won’t have any down time or problems.
The Wintertime is the perfect time to prepare your skin for the following summer by doing a peel. I will in fact try to get as much peeling in as possible. It’s the perfect time and seasonal environment to build skin strength and skin immunity which leads to skin health. What I mean, is that if you have skin health, your skin will have the strength and ability to endure and absorb the challenges of the following summer season. The cool temperature of winter feels better on your skin and is less irritating when your skin is healing. There is a reason why most surgeries are done in sub normal temperature environments. A cooler surgery room means less chance of infection and other anomalies. In the cold winter months you are more likely to stay indoors and out of the sun during the healing process.
If you decide on getting a professional peel this winter, be sure your Skin care professional is highly skilled. A chemical peel performed correctly will lift and tighten the skin, add amazing clarity, reduce and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, and most importantly, bring your skin back to better health. That’s why the professional you choose to perform this procedure is important. A Chemical Peel done wrong may cause deeper wrinkles, dry your skin out, increase the opportunity for discoloration and age the skin faster by the very anti-aging methods used, causing faster sagging of the skin. Remember the detail is in the healing not the peeling.
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BioKorium Original Facial Wash was developed for our Glycolic Acid Line. As a Registered Clinical Pharmacist I looked at cleansers that were being applied to bed ridden patients, and noticed that some of them were never rinsed-off, just wiped with a soft cloth. Our Facial Washes were based on the concept that they could be applied to the skin without rinsing, remove dirt, oils and skin debris. Further, the products were designed and formulated for better feel, texture, and ease of application. They are non-comedogenic, will not affect the natural pH balance of your skin, fragrance free, and Pharmacist developed and formulated. We feel our facial washes our the best on the market today. The American Medical Association and Dermatologist state that soap and water will serve the same purpose as cleansing creams and lotions, is less expensive, and offers less risk of allergy. However,soap can be more drying and irritating to the skin. For this reason, I developed this Sulphate-Free Formulation 17 years ago when sulphate-free wasn’t even popular.
Our facial wash gently cleanses to remove oils and debris without the drying properties of other soaps and facial cleansers. In addition, for those undergoing laser or chemical peeling, you will find this wash ideal for lightly cleansing tender skin of exfoliating skin debris in the post-op healing stages, while leaving skin clean and moisturized. BioKorium’s Original Facial Wash is non-comedogenic, fragrance free and can be used on the most sensitive skin. It’s been designed to be non-lathering, therefore allowing it to rinse easily, it can even be used to cleanse your hair if you forget your shampoo. Many people our unaware that lathering has no purpose other than esthetic purpose and the illusion that the product is effective. The non lathering character in no way hinders character. For Men, it can be used as a shaving lotion. Because of its silky and gliding character, many have been using it as a base to shave with great results. Get in on the opportunity to experience our Original Facial Wash for the price of $19.00 for a 16 floz bottle.
by Vivian Moreno, Esthetician
My forehead looks really dry and flaky today, almost blistery. Anything I put on at this time is going sting. But I still need to clean and cover it. I don’t want to wipe the residual skin off my face right away, because I rather the skin fall off on its own. This is one of the biggest mistakes that women make, is that they pull or remove the peeling skin before its time. This will just cause more irritation, because they will expose the new tender skin below and extend unnecessary healing time. But at the same time, I still have to clean my face, but I don’t want to use the facial wash on my face. Less wiping means less healing time. So I will use my Skin Water Cream for cleaning and hydrating.
My Regimen:
I’m finished, my skin does feel itchy today, but not to bad of an itch. But overall it really looks good and progessing beautifully. I’m expecting four days of healing time based on what I see. This is my photo Journal of Winter 2011 Chemical Peeling. I peel my skin about 3 maybe 4 times in the winter because the cool weather is more comfortable.
by Vivian Moreno, Esthetician
What’s important to remember is that when you sweat, sweat complements your skin. Well you may ask, how can that be? Isn’t it considered dirty and attracts bacteria and odor? Well I have news for you. Not quite true. Your skin maintains a natural pH of 4.5-5.0 which is scientifically mildly acidic. The pH of Sweat is around 4.0-6.8. When skin is bathed with sweat it helps to maintain the natural acidic pH of skin. It doesn’t stop there, there is indeed a purpose. Sweat helps to maintain the natural healthy pH of the skin. It becomes an effective protective barrier to the elements. Are you still afraid to sweat? Well it also kills bacteria. This brings back the article I wrote regarding Skin and The French Connection, whereby overwashing the skin can create an unhealthy skin, this is because healthy skin is naturally acidic. It’s acidic for a purpose. Sweat; is a salty, watery solution produced by sweat glands, together with sebum, an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands. The main role of sebum is to waterproof the skin and hair. When sebum mixes up with sweat on the skin surface, the combo forms a protective layer often referred to as the acid mantle. Acid Mantle, helps protect skin from “the elements” (such as wind or pollutants), acid mantle also inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi. If acid mantle is disrupted or loses its acidity, the skin becomes more prone to damage and infection. The loss of acid mantle is one of the side-effects of overwashing the skin with soaps or detergents of moderate or high strength, and we all know what happens then. Mainstream cosmetic companies are always trying to sell you the concept of toners, to re-acidify the skin after using their alkalizing facial wash. Therefore look for a neutral to low alkaline facial washs, you won’t have that problem. Now, does sweat complement my skin? Absolutely, it may not always be a vision of beauty, but it does make your skin healthy, and the result of healthy skin is beauty.
