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Microdermabrasion
Information Page
Epidermx
II
TM
is a
silky serum-based emulsion with a luscious tropical scent. No more
thick, pasty old microdermabrasion creams and tired fingers! Epidermx II
TM
makes
lengthy manual massage and hand-held tools an old option.
A fast, easy, 10-20 second daily scrub yields superior results.
Epidermx
II
TM
is
the first natural-based, hydrophilic balanced, silicone-free manual
microdermbrasion cream in the world!
Anti-aging
products are so advanced , it is necessary to have a basic
understanding of the skin.
The
skin
has 3 levels, with multiple layers within each level. The first level,
the epidermis has 6 layers. Along with melanocytes, the cells that add
pigment to our skin, the basal or deepest layer of the epidermis, is
responsible for cell division. It takes about 28 days for the new cells
to make the journey to the surface. As we age, this surface layer of
dead skin cells becomes hard and compacted. The new skin cells actually
only reach the bottom of this hard upper crust of 20-30 layers that
increases in depth with age. This is the “stratum
corneum”,
also called
the “horny layer”. This hard layer can only be
removed by
microdermabrasion, ultrasound, chemicals, laser, or by surgical blade.
The basis of a chemical peel, and microdermabrasion is the creation of
what the skin sees as trauma. The result is a wound-healing response,
which causes tissue regeneration and an improved skin appearance.
Chemical peels performed by estheticians are directed at layers within
the epidermis. Microdermabrasion creams are the only method safe for
home use, and for all skin types. The epidermis also contains cells
called “keratinocytes” that produce keratin, a
water
insoluble protein
that hardens structures. The hardened cells, or
“corneocytes” make-up
75% of the epidermis, and give the “stratum
corneum” its
name. When
this hard layer is removed on a regular basis younger cells flood to
surface, and ingredients are delivered to deeper tissues. Most skin
care products affect the epidermis alone.
To
really impact and improve the skin a product must also impact the
dermis, or the second level of skin, which also contains multiple
layers. Physicians alone can perform chemical peels to the
epidermal-dermal junction and below. Aging of the skin, although
visible from the epidermis, happens here. This is the land of
anti-aging product impact. This is where the scientific ingredient
breakthroughs, such as in NaturdermxTM and
ChrysalyxTM,
are designed to work. All toning, or firming with lasting results
occurs in the dermal layer. NaturDermTM products
are
designed to work on both the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin.
This photo shows two cross-sections of skin. Photo A is the before
photo. The large, white dead compacted layers of the “stratum
corneum
or horny layer” of the epidermis are visible sitting on top
of
the thin
dark line of the basal layer of the epidermis where cell division
occurs.
The
papillary dermis is the deeper colored section with projections in
Photo A. Made of millions of cells of connective tissue the dermis
contains, macrophages, Merkel cells, Langerhans cells, mast cells,
blood vessels, sebaceous glands, hair shafts and roots, hormone
receptors, sweat and sebaceous glands, lymph vessels, nerve endings,
and fibroblasts that form elastin and collagen. The dermis supports and
nourishes the epidermis. Together they work as a system and make up 90%
of the skin mass. Photo “A” shows the deeper purple
middle
level of the
dermis. Photo “B” shows the results of dermal
thickening
due to
increased collagen and elastin production. Collagen and elastin are
complex proteins that hold and release water. They are responsible for
the structure of the skin. Damage to collagen and elastin occurs from
cell damage. The weak, fragile fibers no longer support the structure
of the skin and the dermal layer collapses. The third layer of skin is
the hypodermis and contains subcutaneous tissue, lymph ducts and blood
vessels. It acts as a protection from trauma and insulates the body. If
you impact the epidermis, you impact the dermis.
Microdermabrasion
always uses Corundum Crystal (Alumina), or by its chemical name,
Aluminum Oxide (ALO2). Aluminum Oxide is the chemical name for the
sapphire. When it contains Chromium, it is a ruby. When properly mined,
and fused at high temperatures of over 2000”C ALO2 is an
inert,
insoluble compound succeeded in hardness on the Mohs scale only by the
diamond. Not all Corundum Crystal is the same. Many products on the
market use a laboratory synthesized Corundum made from Bauxite, a
hydrous ALO2, and the principal ore of Aluminum. Bauxite has high
levels of impurities and is too soft to impact the epidermis. NaturDermTM
uses only medical-grade alpha fused pure Corundum Crystal (Alumina).
The alpha Alumina, the natural form, has a blocky, hexagonal shape as
seen in the photo below. Gamma Alumina is a cubic crystal that can
become an alpha alumina when exposed to high heat. Although alpha
Alumina is very fine, the natural blocky, hexagonal edges are sharp,
and hightly effective at debridement. In the US, Corundum Crystal is in
use as a new method of removing superficial dental caries. According to
Richard Wachsman, a physicist from MIT, all crystals contain inclusion
pockets. These pockets contain molecules of hydrogen and oxygen. When
these crystals are applied to the skin in a product, they create a
magnetic state with the hydrogen and oxygen molecules in the water on
the skin. This creates a vibration, which flattens the skin. The dead
skin is “attached” through this molecular force to
the
crystals.
Microdermabrasion removes the surface layers of skin. Sebaceous glands
deep within the dermis secrete an oily substance called sebum. Sebum is
the natural moisturizer of the skin, and is usually deposited on the
inside of hair follicles, where it is brought to the surface of the
skin. Dead skin cells can mix with sebum and become impacted deep in
the pores. Microdermabrasion not only removes the dead skin cells and
surface debris, it catches the impacted debris and over time it is
brought to the surface. You can see this process happen on your skin.
Many skin conditions, like acne and rosacea, are related to skin
health. Removal of this debris also allows for the deeper penetration
of ingredients. Absorption of ingredients can be increased by 50%, if a
product is applied after microdermabrasion.
As
cells migrate and die, the “horny layer” of the
epidermis
thickens and
pressure builds making the dermal layer more susceptible to congestion
and toxic build-up. The visible results are seen on the face as puffy,
sagging skin, wrinkles and jowls. NaturDermTM is
the first
company to utilize mini-microdermabrasion as a tool for skin health,
capitalizing on the resulting boost of absorption from EpidermxIITM.
EpidermxIITM, used in combination with NaturdermxTM,
the only AH-3, non-Botox® product on the market that is free of
silicones, excess preservatives and fillers to provide deep extended
facial relaxation, and ChrysalyxTM, a rapid
firming intense
moisturizer and detox with DMAE, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Ceramide-3, Vitamin
A, Vitamin E, Ester-C, Hyaluronic Acid, Pomegranate Oil and 16
certified organic botanicals, creates a powerful one - two punch, to
transform puffy, wrinkled, sagging skin into sleek, glowy, firm skin as
they enhance and promote normal skin cell and fluid dynamic functions.
 The
NaturDermTM story began in the summer of 2001.
The President
and Founder of
NaturDermTM , Amy Merwin, was a single mother
whose daughter was on her way to model in the top venue of the world,
New York City. The agency insisted her daughter could not compete with
other models in NYC without microdermabrasion treatments, due to the
clarity and translucence it gave to the skin. With a background of
formulation, education and training that spans over 20 years in the
health, beauty and wellness arena, as well as being a trained RN, Amy
went to work to develop a product for her daughter. EpidermxTM
was born. The surprise came when her hormonal acne, and the adolescent
acne suffered by the other kids, cleared up. Dad is a MD, and Grandpa
is a Dermatologist, nothing they had prescribed for the kids acne
worked as well as EpidermxTM . Friends shared it
with
others; models passed it to makeup artists, who passed it to agents who
passed it to other agents, and other models, and actors. It became a
favorite in newsrooms with broadcasters who have to wear stage make-up;
even farmers with crusty hands couldn't live without their EpidermxTM
. EpidermxTM is used by models and agents with
some of the
top agencies in the world such as FORD, Elite, Wilhelmina, Womens, DNA,
Fusion, LA Models, United Artists, CBS, ABC and FOX News. EpidermxTM
was the first natural-based manual microdermbrasion cream in the world.
Now, Amy and her team of PhD bio and cosmetic chemists, Naturopathic
doctors (ND), Medical Doctors (MD), and estheticians are taking their
company to the global forefront. NaturDermTM is
the
culmination of 5 years of effort, research and formulation. It was time
to incorporate those scientific advances into EpidermxTM
,
NaturDermTM brings you EpidermxIITM
microdermabrasion pro-treatmentTM . Each
NaturDermTM
product has its own hydrophilic balanced signature. This assures
product mildness, stability and absorption. This is important for the
skin because hydrophilic compounds attract water and are hydrated. The
word humectant is often used in skin care to describe these compounds.
Humectants are hydrophilic polar compounds. The ends of polar molecules
have a slightly positive and slightly negative charge. This creates a
“pull”. This molecular force is a measurement of
the atoms
attraction
for electrons. Water is thought to be polar. Most polar compounds can
dissolve in water, and are termed “hydrophilic”, or
water-loving. For
example, salt and sugar are polar molecules with a hydrophilic nature.
Non-polar compounds are “hydrophobic”, or water
insoluble
at room
temperature such as, fats, oils, proteins and silicones.
If
you take a cup of water and add a drop of oil, the oil will appear to
form into a ball in the water. This is due to the water molecules
driven attraction to the other hydrophilic water molecules in the cup.
The water molecules ignore the hydrophobic, non-polar oil compound. The
molecules in the oil compound are squeezed tightly to allow the water
molecules to increase their bonds. Hydrophobic, non-polar molecules do
not attract or repel each other, which increases the pull between the
water molecules. Water is a good solvent because hydrophilic compounds
attract the hydrophilic water molecules and the two blend. For example,
lubricants are not needed when a hydrophilic coating is used as on
rubber. The water molecules are attracted to the hydrophilic coating
and create a waterproof product. Hydrophilic coatings have a higher
degree of wetness. Hydrophilic properties are powerful. The attraction
of the water molecules is so extreme that the water molecules will push
away all other molecules to gain access to a hydrophilic membrane. The
bonds between hydrophilic molecules are very stable, strong hydrogen
bonds. This process repels contaminants, which allows cells to remain
clean and function.
The
surface tension is caused by this attraction. EpidermxIITM
has
a
signature hydrophilic ratio, and is formulated to lower the surface
tension on the skin. No other microdermabrasion cream is developed for
this specific result. This allows EpidermxIITM
to
maximize the impact of product performance and provide superior results.
The
use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) is helpful to visualize the
impact of Epidermx II
TM
on the
skin. Below are two figures showing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
on the skin and hair follicles of the skin surface, which contain
debris and oils.
In
Figure 1., we see how ineffective plain water is to remove soil and
debris from the skin and hair follicles.
In
Figure 2., we see the visible results of a hydrophilic balanced product
designed to lower the surface tension of the skin and hair follicles.
The soil and debris is nearly gone.
Manual
massage if
desired is still possible; however, rather than the thick debris from
pasty old microdermabrasion creams of the past that contain heavy waxes
in the product with dead skin and crystals, Epidermx II
TM
will
yield a fine debris of dead skin and crystals. Epidermx
II
TM
takes
manual microdermabrasion to the next
level.
Epidermx
II
TM
is
the first natural-based, hydrophilic balanced, silicone-free manual
microdermbrasion cream in the world!
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