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Category: Winter Skin
BIOKORIUM ORIGINAL FACIAL WASH: NO WATER NEEDED
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.
MY WINTER PEEL: THE HEALING
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 will apply a heavy coat of Skin Water Cream, and let set for only about 3 minute because yes it does sting.
- Then remove gently with a wet cool towel, and I mean gently.
- Then apply a good coat of Waterscreen Ointment. It will look goopy and shiny. About a fifty cent size.
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
MY WINTER PEEL: THE TREATMENT
by Vivian Moreno, Esthetician
Its time to Peel! ..and Winter is the best time to do a peel. My recomendation is for those of us 45 and older should Peel at least 2 times this season. Make sure you have a skin care coach, esthetician, or trainer, that can help and direct you. I will be posting my regimens daily. DO NOT PEEL unless you have Skinwater and Waterscreen. 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.
Today I am just going to peel my forehead I will be using Numbing gel (fresh mint gel toothpaste) because I hate the sting, 5% Glycolic Acid Cream, Skinwater, and Waterscreen. Make sure with any peeling that you figure in down time for healing. At least 3 to 4 days.
1. I will apply the numbing on my forehead for about 3 minutes, then Rinse off with cool towel.
2. I am going to start applying the glycolic at 15 min intervals. It should feel like a cool tingle at first. My goal is to get it to feel like a bad sunburn. I may need to layer this 3 to 4 times. I do not remove any cream during this process, I just keep layering. When it becomes to hot to handle! (This normally takes me about 3 hours with 5% glycolic acid cream or lotion.)
3. I will layer a heavy coat of skinwater Let it set for 20 min. ( This time my skin absorbed so much Skinwater that I had to reapply a second coat). Then rinse off with a cool towel gently.
4. Apply a good coat of Waterscreen.
With this treatment I will experience a lot of flaking and it will really “ITCH.” I will post my after care and explain why I do this.
IT’S THE SEASON! BIOKORIUM PUMPKIN & CRANBERRY LOTIONS
Don’t forget to order BioKorium’s Pumpkin and Cranberry Lotions for the Fall Season and Winter Season. Our Pumpkin is made with pumpkin extract and natural moisturizing pumpkin oil in a delectable Holiday Pumpkin Scent. Our Fresh Cranberry Lotion is made with real Organic Cranberry Extract Fruit Juice produced in our lab and mixed with natural moisturizing Cranberry Oil in our own signature Holiday Cranberry Scent. All holiday lotions will be reduced to $12.95
MINERAL OIL: NATURAL OR NOT NATURAL, A MARKETING FALLACY?
I often am posed questions with regards to our products use of mineral oil, and how destructive it is to the skin. Though I have never seen studies to show otherwise. I found that representatives of the cosmetic industry have been passing the information of bad news of mineral oil. The perception that mineral oil as an undesirable ingredient continues through word of mouth, without any real basis in fact. Actually, mineral oil is a safe, effective, time-proven ingredient, preferred by many formulators. Yes, its inexpensive, but by far has effective characteristics that cannot be beat, the bottom line is that they work. Mineral Oil unfortunately gets a bad rap because it sounds so unnatural, but is actually as natural as any plant. It is actually one of the most exceptional, least irritating, least problematic-causing ingredients for the skin. Mineral Oil is of course a “natural” product, derived from purifying crude oil, and it’s origins are derived from the degradation of plant material. Therefore mineral oil in not sythesized, it occurs naturally in the earth, and is simply purified to the final state.
When mineral oil is incorporated into a cosmetic product, it requires less preservatives than using natural products. There is no doubt that there are impeccable qualities in “naturally” derived plant oils, but of course, need more preservatives to counteract growth of molds and bacteria, due to many nutrients that it contains. In addition, mineral oil has little or no allergic reactions when compared to natural oils, and is number one recommended as a moisturizer for acne-prone skin. Orally, mineral oil can be ingested with no side effects. It is also known that hydrocarbons of a parafinic structure, such as mineral oil, exist naturally in human skin.
Mineral oil remains a key moisturizing ingredient due to (1) its well-documented reduction of transdermal water loss, and (2) its greater barrier to water vapor transmission than that of many other commonly used emollients. In animal studies, it has been shown that mineral oil has no comedogenic potential. More astonishing, when mineral oil was tested on humans, it was found to be completely non-comedogenic, compared to many plant derived oils. Topical use of mineral oil does not represent a local or systemic toxicity risk to humans. The most common function that mineral oil plays in cosmetics is one of moisturizing. It has been known for decades that efforts to overcome dry skin usually involve applying a moisture barrier to the skin surface which will retard the loss of water from the stratum corneum through evaporation. The reduction of this transepidermal water loss is what is meant by the term “moisturization”, even though no water is actually lost.
Remember, Petrolatum and Mineral Oil are natural products derived from degraded plant material from prehistoric times. Be aware of mainstream marketing. For example, just because a cosmetic company claims “oil free”, doesn’t mean it is. Synthetic oils must be called “oil free”, because it was not derived naturally. Only a natural derived products can be identified as an “oil”. It is alway imperative not to believe everything that is mainstream marketed, but question and seek answers.
GLYCOLIC ACID: HOW IT EFFECTS AND IMPROVES YOUR SKIN
BioKorium has been experimenting and applying Glycolic Acid to their clients and family for 15 years. We are convinced it is the safest way to remove debris from the skin. At BioKorium no two facials are alike, every facial is determined on the client’s skin condition on arrival. All BioKorium’s Creams and Salves are handmade and compounded by co-founder Dr. Javier O. Moreno, Pharm.D., R.Ph. These products are designed to work. Facials at BioKorium are treatment facials. Results from BioKorium facials using Glycolic Acids are noticed immediately. Every product that we utilize serves a purpose and works. At BioKorium we believe every woman and man over 40 needs to be on treatment products that work. If we can teach them at 30 the importance of treatment early on, we are ahead of the game. BioKorium Skin Care is not a luxury it’s a necessity.
Glycolic Acid is one of a group of naturally occurring fruit acids also recognized as Alpha Hydroxy Acids or AHA’s. AHA’s are among the oldest of skin care products. Milk baths were included in Marie Antoinette’s beauty ritual, red wine was often the choice of English aristocracy, and raw sugar cane was used on the skin of Polynesian women; all which contain forms of AHA’s. Glycolic Acid is derived from sugar cane and is non-toxic. It has the ability to dissolve the glue from the upper layer of skin cells allowing a more youthful, smoother looking appearance to be revealed. Unlike other AHA’s such as lactic acid from sour milk or citric acid from citrus fruits, to name a few, Glycolic Acid has the smallest molecular size, therefore it can penetrate the skin more efficiently. It also has the ability to absorb water upon exposure to air therefore functioning to add moisture back into the skin. 5% Glycolic Acid is what we consider “baby glycolic” almost any one can use.
The cells of the Stratum Corneum start life in the Stratum Basal as Basal Membrane Cells. The transformation of the Basal Membrane Cells into Stratum Corneum Cells is shown in the figure to the left. The average transit time of the basal layer to your skin’s natural exfoliation process is approximately 8 weeks. The upper most layer of your skin is composed of the Stratum Corneum, which is a stack of 15 to 20 layers of dead skin cells. Structurally, this layer contributes to the overall elasticity and smooth appearance of the skin. As we age, the rate in which the Stratum Corneum naturally exfoliates, decreases, therefore the layer of dead skin cells at the surface increases. This build up of cells, in conjunction with the decrease ability to retain water, leads to a series of age related surface irregularities. These include the lack of luster and smoothness of the skin, as well as in ones appearance. The skin at the surface becoming rough and dry, ultimately leading to the most visible sign of age dependent change……wrinkling. The first important thing to bring back is the health of the skin, the side effect will be increased vitality and luster, contributing to ones overall appearance. Without the health of the skin, you will have neither.