FEBRUARY '20 MONTHLY FAVOURITES

Sensitized Collection

At last, a solution to relieve and treat the discomfort of sensitive or sensitized and reactive skin. Sensitive skin can be linked to genetic or other hereditary factors and is most often associated with Rosacea, a common skin condition that cantrigger thenatural inflammatoryresponsein the skin and which can be a challenge to treat. Sensitized skin is commonly a self-induced condition that is frequently caused by lack of proper skin care (like using harsh products, like soap, to cleanse the skin) or over processing the skin (over exfoliating and under hydrating skin).
DermaQuest’s Sensitive Collection is comprised of amaster blend of soothing ingredients address reactive skin, no matter its cause. The use of calming antioxidants, healing and hydrating plant botanicals along with restorative plant stem cells of the highest quality can help to reduce redness and reactivity in delicate skin. Incorporatingthis collection is a safe and effective and way to rebuild, repair and fortify compromised skin.

Delicate Cleansing Cream

Delicate Cleansing Cream is your answer for skin that is sensitive and reactive. This creamy cleanser is hydrating and cooling and will instantly begin to relieve reactive, compromised skin. With a sensitive/sensitized skin, proper cleansing without stripping essential moisture from the skin is crucial for maintaining and restoring balance. Energizing Neodermyl will aid in strengthen the skin by triggering fibroblast activity while reducing fine lines and diminishing the appearance of sagging skin. Vital Jojoba Seed Oil will condition and nourish while enhancing a more vibrant and supple appearance. Mango Seed Butter is hydrating and rich in antioxidants to protect and repair while leaving the skin soft, soothed and balanced.
Benefits:

• Gentle, effective and safe for all skin types, will not strip the skin of its natural oils.
• Will strengthen weak, dry and compromised skin while gently cleansing
• Protective, healing and calming

• Performance Ingredients Neodermyl (Methyl Glucoside Phosphate Copper Lysine/Prolinate):A source of amino acids that provide energy to the cells known as “a needle free collagen and elastin filler” that boosts fibroblast activity to significantly reduce fine lines and impede skin sagging. Energizes and revitalizes dull dry cells skin leaving a vibrant youthful appearance.
• Jojoba Seed Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis):This is a nourishing plant botanical rich in essential fatty acids that repairs dry irritated skin while its conditions, nourishes and reduces trans-epidermal water loss to treats dry, cracked and chapped skin.
• Mango Seed Butter (Mangifera Indica):Moisturizing essential fatty acids, superb antioxidants to help add moisture to the skin, tighten and firms.Rich in vitamin C helps to fight free radicals, improving damaged skin and a natural source of vitamin A, a powerhouse antioxidant encourages a revitalized, youthful glow.
• Directions: Emulsify cleanser with lukewarm water and gently massage onto the skin, avoiding the eye area. Rinse well and pat dry.

 **Tip- Leave on as a quick mask for soothing & healing benefits

Delicate Daily Moisturizer

Gentle and lightweight, Delicate Daily Moisturizer instantly hydrates and softens the skin. This moisturizer is packed with hydrators, antioxidants and healing botanicals to relieve dehydration in a delicate, reactive skin. Through the use of a blend of Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil and Olive Oil, skin will be saturated with essential fatty acids vital for treating dry irritated skin. Rosa Canina Fruit Oil is used for its antioxidant benefits and is pure source of Vitamin C to provide crucial protection to vulnerable skin. Corallina Officinalis Extract is rich in trace minerals that support proper capillary function while strengthening compromised skin. Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, also known as Mugwort, helps to reduce redness and irritation. This exceptional hydrator is perfect for all skin types that want to increase skin’s hydration and to restore a healthy, protective barrier.
Benefits:

• Great for dehydrated compromised skin
• Antioxidant rich and barrier protection
• Repairs and nurtures while infusing vitamins

Performance Ingredients 

• Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa Oil):Argan oil is produced from the Argania spinose tree native to the deserts of Morocco and nature’s protective nourishing superfood. It is unusually high in antioxidants which soothe inflammation and will relieve inflammatory symptoms.
• Rosa Canina Fruit Oil:Pressed oil extracted from the seeds of a rose bush which grows wild in the Southern Andes. Rosehip oil contains a list of nutrient rich factors and antioxidants such as vitamin A and Vitamin C, lycopene, omega 9, beta-carotene, and omega 6, an essential fatty acid associated with reducing inflammation and fine lines. These ingredients will encourage skin to repair itself for a smoother appearance.
• Corallina Officinalis:Pink-red seaweed which has an exceptionally high content of trace elements and mineral salts to help the capillaries to contract, thus reducing blood flow to the skin. Immediate relief for distended capillaries and inflammation and improve intercellular cohesion.
• Directions:Apply using fingertips and gently massage into the skin. Allow product to penetrate and absorb, can be used morning and evening.

 **Tip: Leave on as a mask for an immediate reduction of redness and irritation.

Delicate Soothing Serum

An exceptional serum formulated to immediately replenish sensitized skin. This lightweight serum absorbs easily and quickly to relieve irritation, inflammation and dehydration. Delicate Soothing Serum is infused with essential humectants like Hyaluronic Acid and MDI Complex to draw in and maintain hydration in the skin. Plant Stem Cells such as Apple, Tomato and Sea Fennel will keep skin protected from the harsh environment, brighten skin and reduce discoloration. This extensive collection of healing and hydrating ingredients paired with our advanced delivery system, makes this serum a true powerhouse of healing. It has the ability to aid in reducing redness related to Rosacea, acne, sensitivity or trauma due to post treatment healing.
Benefits:

• Reduces redness and inflammation
• Immediate relief for compromised skin
• Hydrating, healing and repairing

• Performance Ingredients: Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate):Hyaluronic Acid is one of the most powerful humectants of all due to the ability of holding 1,000 times its weight in water. Found within the extracellular matrix (ECM) within bodily tissues with water binding and attracting attributes that fill in the connective collagen and elastin in the dermis. When applied topically to the skin, it can combine with, maintain and attract water. HA’s supersized hydrating properties will give the result of smoother, plumper skin that can absorb water more effectively thereby reducing trans-epidermal water loss.
• MDI Complex:Also known as Glycosaminoglycan’s (GAGS) are marine derived enzymes that inhibit and mimic matrix metalloproteinase, (MMP’s) which degrades the skin’s collagen network. GAG’s are crucial for maintaining hydration levels and moisture retention.
• Sea Fennel Plant Stem Cell (Crithmum Maritimum):A hardy perennial herb indigenous to the shores of the Mediterranean waters andhas the ability to regenerate itself despite the extreme temperatures and harsh conditions of its environment. In our skin, translates into the ability to repair pigment damage, promote brightness as well as heal the skin and regulate cell turnover.
• Directions:After cleansing, apply serum using fingertips and gently massage into the skin. Allow serum to penetrate and absorb.

 **Tip: Can be used to heal irritated/inflamed acne conditions, a perfect serum to conclude laser & IPL treatments.