A Closeup Look at the RoC Retinol Correction Lineup

July 11th, 2010 Sophia Mendelsohn Posted in Beauty, Consumer Reviews, RoC Retinol, Skin Care, Tips and Techniques, Treatment and Prevention No Comments »



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There are currently a total of seven products in the RoC Retinol Correction lineup. In simple terms, retinol is a fat soluble animal form of vitamin A that is classified as a diterpenoid. Retinol is in fact one of the most usable forms of this vitamin.

Why a Topical Application of Retinol?

So then why not just take a vitamin A supplement? The answer to that is you can but you can never take enough to deliver to your skin the constant higher concentrations that a topical product can. You see vitamin A when taken orally is toxic in high dosages.

All RoC Retinol Correction Products Have it

All the products in the RoC Retinol Correction line contain this vitamin that's so important to healthy skin, along with a special mineral complex consisting of magnesium, zinc and copper. A specialized scientific formula that was developed after years if research in RoC laboratories.


RoC Retinol Correction Deep Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

A quick check of this product on Amazon.com shows it garnering consistent five out of possible five star user reviews. An unusually high rating. What this means, is that the vast majority of people who have used it, have received positive results.

It's touted as being able to visibly reduce expression lines around the mouth and eyes, as well as deeper wrinkles on the face neck and hands. At the same time, its combination of vitamin E and UVA sunscreens protect your skin form further photo-damage.

RoC Retinol Correction Eye Cream

This product receives 4-5 stars on Amazon. The better creams produced for the treatment of the delicate skin composing the orbital regions of the eyes, function to thicken the dermal-epidermal junction. This is a thin area of connective tissue thats located between the dermal and epidermal skin layers.

This product is formulated to deliver actual visible results in the way of diminished crows feet and deflated bags in 12 weeks and at the same time, it's mild enough to minimize the chance of eye irritation. It too contains retinol, a special blend of vital nutrients and clinically proven emollients.

RoC Retinol Correction Deep Wrinkle Serum

This powerful and clinically proven serum delivers concentrated retinol and a host of other vital skin nutrients deep into discreet problem areas. This is a 24 hour product that can be applied under makeup or used just prior to going to bed for night time therapy.

This is a light & silky fluid that glides on and spreads well, so just a dab goes a long way towards shorter and shallower wrinkles on the face neck and hands. Also just like the other products in the Retinol Correction lineup, it also contains a special formulation of vital minerals and nutrients.

RoC Retinol Correction Deep Wrinkle Filler

This unique product was designed for the individual who simply doesn't want to wait weeks for cumulative effect to appear. It delivers same day results and if that sounds too good to be true, it also receives a consistent five star rating on Amazon. Your not the only doubter to have been convinced that it works.

It contains what is described as a “breakthrough formula” composed of a chemically engineered fusion of fluid grabbing hyaluronic acid and pure retinol. The hyaluronic acid works to hydrate and immediately plump up skin, while the retinol functions to provide a cumulative long term solution to even the deepest and most difficult to address wrinkles.

RoC Daily Resurfacing Discs

There are a lot of convenient and compact pad and cloth products on the market but these are the only ones that you will find that are textured on one side and smooth on the other. Then combine that with the fact that they're infused with gentle cleaners and powerful clinically proven emollients and you have a one of a kind product, like no other.

At less than $10 a pack too, it makes them so easy and affordable to try and see for yourself why they garner a consistent five star user review rating on Amazon.com. They're just so handy for quick touch-ups and doing fast and convenient lipstick and makeup repairs, no matter where you are.

RoC Retinol Correction Pore Minimizing Cleanser

Once enlarged pore openings make their appearance, they can be notoriously stubborn to shrink back. Scrub away with a standard cleanser all you want but in fact that in most cases only makes the problem worse. It tends to stretch and dry out pore openings even more.

RoC Correction Pore Minimizing Cleaner uses an exclusive beta and hydroxy formula, combined with micro scrubbing beads to gently dissolve and lift away dead skin cells surrounding enlarged pore openings. The result is increased elasticity in pores that are scoured clean and ready to contact back to their original size.

RoC Retinol Correction Deep Wrinkle Night Cream

Night time is the most optimal time for skin therapy. The skin and its connective tissues are relaxed and the micro-vascular system is dilated to facilitate the delivery of vital nutrients. If you're going to do do daytime therapy, it just makes too much sense to also carry over your treatment regimen into the other half of your day.

This specially formulated night cream is formulated to assist in the skins natural restorative processes for maximum results. Not only does it deliver long term cumulative results but on the short term it helps you to wake up looking far more refreshed, with diminished dark areas and tighter skin in the orbital regions of the eyes.

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What’s the Latest Word on Coffeeberry for Anti Aging?

July 11th, 2010 Sophia Mendelsohn Posted in Bioelements, Coffeeberry, Features, Health, Revaleskin, Skin Care No Comments »



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  • What type of antioxidant is in the coffeeberry?
  • What about other powerful phytochemicals?

Well wouldn't you know it! All this time that people have been crawling through swamps and jungles in search of the latest and greatest new antioxidant to package up and sell to us, it's been sitting in piles right out behind coffee plantations. So now the new rising star is the coffeeberry.

They Should Have Known Ten Years Ago!

No it's not the bean. That they take out, roast and then sell to us at grocery stores and coffee shops. Even then someone should have had some clue about a decade ago, when medical researchers announced that drinking coffee was actually good for you, due to its high antioxidant content.

It's the Outer Hull of the Coffeeberry

It's the outer hull of the little red bean that's used in skin treatment products. As it turns out, it contains an industrial strength antioxidant called phenolic acid. Acids you see are water soluble and this is so important when it comes to penetrating the outer layer of your skin.

Antioxidants Neutralize Free Radicals

Antioxidants are big now in the world of skin care products too and the more powerful the better. They function by actually neutralizing free radicals, not just in your skin but in your whole body. In fact this is precisely why topically applied antioxidants like coffeeberry cosmetics are so good for your skin.

Why Topical Antioxidants for Anti Aging?

In essence, they bring the therapeutic powers of an antioxidant directly to your skin, where it's needed to fight off free radicals and early aging. You see you can take oral antioxidants in pill form but by the time they're processed through your system, there's little left for your skin.

A Veritable Gold Mine of Phytochemicls

It's not just the phenolic acids in coffeeberry that have garnered so much attention either. In fact scientists and medical researchers are still working to understand a host of other phytochemicals that are contained in this wonderful red fruit. Possible new breakthrough discoveries of tomorrow.

Tomorrows New Anti Aging Breakthrough?

It's theorized that the hot tropical climate where the coffee trees grow, over the eons has forced and stimulated the tree to produce phytochemicals in its berries to actually protect them from its blazing rays. Mysterious phytochemicals that are now being studied in laboratories around the globe as potential new skin care breakthroughs.

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Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion – Is it Really Oil Free?

April 3rd, 2010 Sophia Mendelsohn Posted in Murad, Remedies and Products, Skin Care, Uncategorized 1 Comment »

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Finding complete truth in advertising in the virtual sea of modern skin care products is pretty much out of the question today. You see, the fact is that none of them can completely turn back the hands of time.

However; many of them can definitely smooth out wrinkles and give your face a youthful glow. So then, what about this product? After all, $29 for a 1.7 oz tube is a bit pricey. 1.7 oz is definitely not a heck of a lot of lotion.

Check out every add for it on the Internet and the first fact that's listed is that it's “oil free”. Oil free is big now, as more people look for products that can migrate to the skins lower substrate.

Well lo and behold, the very first substance listed on its ingredients is (dicaprylyl maleate), which is in fact an oil. Granted, it's a very fine oil that was first derived from whale oil but is now synthesized but it is none the less an oil.

OK, so all “B.S”. in advertising aside. What really matters I suppose, is whether it works or not. On the plus side, as previously stated dicaprylyl maleate is a “very fine” oil.

So fine in fact, that even though it is the main ingredient in Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion, they are able convince people that it's oil free. Another plus for it is that it's very benign and can be easily classified as hypoallergenic. It's mild stuff!

So for the person who's looking for a “quick fix” to dry skin and who also doesn't want to take chances with harsh and often dangerous chemicals, this would be a product worth trying out but remember again that 1.7 oz is a pretty “darn small” tube.

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I love this product. I was worried that my skin would dry out with this lotion, but that has not been the case. It feels nice going on, and leaves my skin feeling soft, yet not sticky. My pores are still congested, but I think I need to get a facial to take care of that. . UPDATE: My skin did fine with this throughout a long, dry winter. I am almost out of my first tube and will repurchase. My pores, however, are still clogged. I don't think this lotion caused the clogging, but it hasn't helped the situation much either (none of the murad products have helped with that). I do, however, think this lotion is great, and have stopped jonesing for every new moisturizer on the market since I started using it. I really think this is the ideal moisturizer for those with normal/combination skin. Thumbs up. Posted by Candypantz

I tried a few facial moisturizers & this one felt the cleanest. I am very prone to breakouts & this moisturizer didn't break me out. It's kinda pricey for such a small amount but when I tried something cheaper it seemed sticky compared to Murad 3 skin perfecting lotion & made me unhappy w/drugstore brand moisturizers.
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News Just Back From the Front On the Quest To Find the Best Anti Wrinkle Cream On the Market

August 12th, 2009 Sophia Mendelsohn Posted in Best Brands, Skin Care, Skinceuticals, Tips and Techniques No Comments »

It's all over the Internet now! Dr. Oz has endorsed some product that a friend of Oprah makes as the best anti wrinkle cream on the market. Hey! He's no idiot! He does and says what Oprah tells him to do and say when he's on her show and the checks just keep rollin in.

When It really Comes Down To It - You Really Can't Trust Oprah Any More

Well it definitely hasn't worked on her!!

Well it definitely hasn't worked on her!!

Oh yea! It has everything! Resveratrol and a bunch of other “natural stuff” and the price is right at some $150 or so for a little tub. (No Problem for Oprah.) Oh yea! This stuff works! It works great for making Oprah and her cronies lots of money, thats for sure!

Resveratrol - A Natural Substance That Does Work

Well guess what? Resveratrol is old news and you can buy it in so many different products now that it would be difficult to list and keep count. In fact you can even buy it in pure powder form if your really interested in getting the most out of this proven product.

So Is the Best Anti Wrinkle Cream On the Market Natural?

However; as far as the very best anti wrinkle cream on the market for delivering actual results quickly your going to have to forget about going natural. This is because there are now non-natural wrinkle “decimating” topical products put out now by companies like SkinCeuticals, Strivectin and Kinerase that work incredibly well.

Tighter younger looking skin through modern chemistry

Tighter younger looking skin through modern chemistry

Can this Product Really Tighten the Skin Around Your Eyes In Just Five Minutes??

Nothing natural in these products though, because their sole purpose is to deliver results by way of modern chemistry. In fact Kinerase even has one product called Extreme Lift Eye thats purported to take a “full five minutes” to produce actual visible results. Hard to believe! Well look for the video clip from NBC's today show in which Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kodb both express their shock and amazement after trying it.

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Ways To Slow The Aging Process of Your Skin

February 13th, 2008 Sophia Mendelsohn Posted in Skin Care No Comments »

Slow the Aging ProcessAs one goes through life, they eventually begin to notice signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines, among other skin problems. Millions of people spend countless dollars on skin care products and procedures every year. The thing that they may not know or may have realized too late is that there are ways in order to help slow down the signs of aging naturally.

There are numerous ways to help prevent skin from damage and help stop the signs of aging prematurely. The rest of this article will go over five natural treatments one can think about in order to slow or even stop the signs of aging.

1. The first treatment option I will go over is diet. What you eat and intake into your body has a lot to do with how your body will perform and how your skin will react. It is important to have a low fat diet and a diet filled with antioxidants. If you eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, you will get a good dose of these antioxidants that will definitely help your skin look good. In addition, if you smoke and drink, it is vital that you quit or minimize these things because the have adverse effects on your skin´s appearance.

2. The second natural treatment option one can do is to exercise on a regular and routine basis. Exercising is one of the best ways to help fight the signs of aging for several different reasons. When you sweat a lot, you naturally activate your body´s cleansing systems which can get rid of impurities through your skin´s pores. When you exercise regularly as well, you enhance hormones that keep your skin healthy and glamorous.

3. The third treatment option that anyone can do in order to slow the aging process is to take herbal remedies and supplements. Vitamins and minerals are great in keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Vitamins A, C, and E as well as garlic, gingseng, ashwagandha, grape seed extract, reishi mushrooms, and berries are super in stopping u from aging.

4. The fourth option treatment option one can think about doing is to apply creams and lotions that contain antioxidants. As explained earlier antioxidants are good for your skin, and keeping your skin moisturized is a good idea as well.

5. Lastly, the fifth treatment option is to directly inject the skin with antioxidants. The most popular thing to inject is called Botulnum A exotoxin, which is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. This is basically like botox and works great if you want to do it.

Skin is very important for several reasons and maintaining your great appearance is just as important.

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