Anti-Aging Products Bee Venom is the Latest Ingredient Craze

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 27, 2013

According to an April 26, 2013 Wall Street Journal report, bee venom is being touted as a key ingredient in a number of expensive moisturizers and anti-aging serums. Bee venom as an anti-aging ingredient got a boost in 2011 when it was revealed that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, had a bee venom facial mask prior to her wedding. (Go to: goo.gl/jDIhe).

Its certainly premature to tout bee venom as a topical, natural alternative to Botox as the maker of one product does in the article, says Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills. My thinking is more in line with the dermatologist quoted in the piece, bee venom, she says, is a new flavor of the month, and I agree.

The thinking behind the effectiveness of bee venom, according to the article, is that the body, believing its been stung, sends signals to the skin to heal itself. Blood then rushes to the area and triggers an increase of collagen production that tightens the skin and smooths out wrinkles.

According to the article, the high cost of bee venom products can be attributed to the difficulty of collecting the venom. When collecting for commercial purposes, bee keepers use a glass sheet embedded with low-voltage electrical wires to induce the bees to release some venom but still retain their stingers. The dried venom is then scraped from the glass.

I dont really see bee venom as much more than a fad, says Dr. Ourian. I am not planning to include it as an ingredient in my Signature Series line of skin care products.

Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer in laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane, Juv

Cosmetics Are Botanicals Just the Latest Ingredient Fad?

Los Angeles, California (PRWEB) May 01, 2013

Cosmetic products have always been infamous for their petroleum and polymer laced ingredients. According to an April 24, 2013 Fox News article, major cosmetics brands have recently been substituting botanicals for synthetic compounds. These natural products are reported to be effective in reducing cellulite and dark circles under the eyes. However, is the use of botanicals just a passing fad or is it here to stay? (Go to goo.gl/edD4V)

As the developer of my own line of skin care products, Im always interested in new ingredients, particularly those that can effectively substitute for petro-chemically derived products, says Dr. Simon Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills.

The report notes that from the consumer perspective, botanicals are exotic and luxurious. Plants that originate from Africa and the Amazon receive particular interest and have the potential to sell for hundreds of dollars. The names of the plants themselves, kangaroo paw flower or moonflower, for example, can invoke a feeling of luxury.

According to the Fox News article, the largest percentage of botanical ingredients is used in leave-on creams. While it may be fine to use strong chemicals for washing the skin, most people are not comfortable with leaving these products on their body for several hours. Botanical products have a reputation for safety, so buyers may be less concerned about the product damaging their skin in the long run.

The report states that botanical ingredients hold a large share of the market, but there are very few of them that have had sustained success. Like any other ingredient, botanicals are dependent on market interest. There haven't been any "breakthrough" results in botanical treatments, so for now consumers appear to be just buying them because it is a trendy thing to do.

Although botanicals may be considered to be a market fad, says Dr. Ourian, I believe that these ingredients are here to stay. With public health awareness continuing to grow, people are more concerned about eating healthy and using products that will not harm their bodies. As long as the emphasis on health and ecological awareness is sustained, we will continue to see natural ingredients in cosmetic products.

Dr. Ourian has been a pioneer in laser technology and non-invasive aesthetic procedures including Restylane, Juv

Collagen is a Key Anti-Aging Ingredient and is Featured in the New Collagen Peptide Serum at Sublime Beauty

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) May 20, 2013

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How to Reveal Younger Looking Skin with an Ingredient Acknowledged by Most Dermatologists, Says Sublime Beauty

St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) May 30, 2013

Retinol, a vitamin A derivative, is one of the few ingredients that has been proven clinically to be a superior anti-aging ingredient for skin care.

What does Retinol do? Here is a summary:

Can reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Can increase collage production
Can reveal younger, smoother skin
Can help increase skin texture and increase thickness
Can help diminish dark circles and age spots
Can reduce or diminish acne
Can increase hydration of the skin
Can reduce the size of enlarged pores
Can help stimulate better skin, or skin repair

Retinol is commonly listed as the the cure-all and among the best anti-aging ingredients we have, according to a clinical professor of dermatology at Yale. Retinol, which is a vitamin A derivative, sloughs skin and removes dead cells, older skin, boosts the all-important collagen and helps new, fresh skin to appear. It also pumps up circulation.

Vtamin A is unique because it can act as an antioxidant and it can get deep into the skin thanks to a smaller molecular size. Retinol does not only help the outer skin but penetrates and binds well with receptors to encourage new healthy growth and collagen production. However, Retinol can be harsh on some skins, which can also become more photo-sensitive.

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The Next "IT" Ingredient - Kosia Naturals Moringa Seed Oil Featured in Vogue Magazine

South Orange, NJ (PRWEB) April 21, 2013

Kosia Naturals, a New Jersey based eco-friendly beauty brand, is proud to announce its new feature in the May 2013 release of Vogue Magazine.

This is the second feature for Kosia Naturals, the better-for-you natural beauty company with face, skin and hair products infused with 100% cold-pressed moringa seed oil. Moringa seed oil contains 1,700 anti-oxidants and is considered by experts to be one of the greatest cosmetic oils ever discovered.

Moringa seed oil cosmetic preparations date back to 1400 BC and contain great anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. It has documented skin-rejuvenating powers and is an amazing anti-oxidant with excellent skin smoothing properties. Kosia Naturals keeps the moringa oil in its purest form with all the beneficial nutrients intact, said Kosia Naturals Founder & CEO Kosia Asiamah.

Working closely with her family-run moringa farms in Ghana, West Africa and a small woman run moringa co-operative, Akosua is constantly reminded of the joy in life when we simply love ourselves. Kosia Naturals is dedicated to reminding women to never forget to take delight in every particular and uncommon aspect of themselves.

Life is tough, interesting, exhilarating and something to be treasured. Love the excitement of it all and believe to let satisfaction and pleasure stem from the fact that thoughts, dreams, pains, gains, bad days and the best moments of life are ours and ours alone; no one else walks in our shoes. Being confident is beautiful., she said.

About Kosia Naturals - http://www.kosianaturals.com

After being in the hair and skin care industry for many years and noticing the effects of harsh chemicals in a variety of products and their effects on her clients, Kosia decided to come out with a healthy holistic alternative. After a trip home to Ghana, Kosia rediscovered something that had been used by her family for generations and has been around since the Egyptian times - "the Moringa Tree". Moringa also known as the "Tree of Life " and the "Miracle Tree" produces seeds filled with a powerhouse of antioxidants, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits. All of Kosia Naturals products are organic, free of synthetics, parabens & sulfates, natural and vegan and infused with 100% cold pressed moringa seed oil. Products include Night Fairy, Day Dream, Lip Must, Growth & Repair Serum, Skin Defense, and All Butterd Up to name just a few.

Belegenza to File Patent Application for Hair Growth Ingredient Compilation

Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 10, 2013

When customers kept commenting on how quickly their hair was growing from the original Belegenza ILLustrious Shampoo & Cleanser, Alan Eschenburg & Cheryl Honc were intrigued to help people grow hair faster, resulting in the need to begin the patent process.

"We pull the best from everything; our ingredients and the very team that puts it together," says Alan, founder of Belegenza Extraordinary Hair Care. A stylist and colorist for over 30 years, he and his sister, Cheryl Honc, a stylist and colorist as well, attracted a lead formulator who could effectively translate their vision into reality.

Knowing what works, and how to make that happen takes more than an idea. It takes knowing how to blend things together so that it delivers results. With Cheryl's background as a pharmaceutical tech, her experience as a stylist, and Alan's mastery as a hair colorist educator, they had an idea they knew could work. When discovered by their lead chemist on a plane during a business trip, they now had the "brains" to pull it all together, and that they did - 19 products thus far.

With the success of ILLustrious, they explored many cultures for whom hair growth was important and found that each culture had differing beliefs. Some believed in herbs, others in coconut, and others in olive oil. The Belegenza team believed that if these secrets could be brought together, the results should be "over the top" effective. Like a fine chef's recipe, they found a way to blend natural ingredients of these cultures that brought the world of hair growth secrets together. This sensational formulation, GrowOUT Shampoo & Strengthener, is the next hope of hair growth for anyone with hair growth concerns, and also has been a great growth spurt for Belegenza.

Not only attending to the scalps needs for an empowered growing condition, the shampoo sets the stage for the hair to be extraordinary as well. Alan says, "Because we understand the basic makeup of hair and its characteristics, we attend to those needs. Even those with no hair win due to our understanding of a healthy scalp. With our patent interests, we feel our future is very bright, and with the results we're seeing, everyone is included!"

Belegenza has something for everyone, whether it is hair growth concerns or creating the most gorgeous hair possible, all done with the wisdom of the ages and compatible food-grade goodness. http://www.belegenza.com , Facebook/Belegenza @Belegenza