Anti-Ageing - Cosmesis Skin Lightening Serum

Key Ingredients: Alpha Arbutin, distilled water, hyaluronic acid, seaweed extract, phenonip (preservative) and concentrated trea extract. It is used two times daily on small areas of the sin and can be used with other skin products. This product does not contain the toxic topical agent hydroquinone. Costs £38 for 15ml.

Alpha Arbutin works by regulating melanogensis � the creation of melanin by inhibiting tyroninase � the enzyme responsible for skin darkening. It is safe for external use and no side effects are known.

Cosmesis is the creation of Hollywood dermatologist Dr Gary Goldfaden, who has spent 25 years treating the skin diseases skin diseases, cancers, and common skin problems.

In the last decade, dermatology�s focus has turned to cosmetic procedures such as Botox® injections, laser resurfacing, and skin peels. These procedures typically involve the use of toxic topical agents. Dr. Goldfaden, who himself strives to live a healthy lifestyle, wondered whether natural agents could produce results equal to those seen in such procedures. He began investigating the use of natural agents and a “whole health” approach to skin care, believing it would benefit his patients who wished to stave off the visible signs of aging, but who feared procedures and chemicals.

“I�ve made my practice one of prevention and restoration, as well as treating skin disease proactively,” says Dr. Goldfaden, who practices at Academy Dermatology in Hollywood, Florida.

The skin is the body�s envelope and largest organ, notes Dr. Goldfaden, who also has served as a clinical instructor in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Miami School of Medicine. Skin is constantly replenishing itself and tends to renew itself every 28 days. Over the years, Dr. Goldfaden learned how nutrients and supplements work internally in the body. He then began to consider the cycle of skin renewal and how topical nutrients could nourish the skin during this process.

“Skin looks better if the cells on the surface are newer,” says Dr. Goldfaden. “If we exfoliate—which is the process of removing old skin cells on the surface by mechanical or chemical means—it markedly enhances skin appearance. I realized that exfoliation would allow nutrients and phytochemicals to work on new skin cells as they matured. Going a step further, I considered which nutrients applied to fresh skin might benefit underlying conditions, and began to use them for the cosmetic aspect of dermatology, without invasive procedures.”

TOPICAL ANTIOXIDANTS BENEFIT SKIN HEALTH

For the past 10 years, Dr. Goldfaden has developed and tested targeted nutrient and phytochemical products to help his patients—and now the public—with skin problems and daily care. He formed Cosmesis Skin Care and the products have been well received, as consumers today are seeking dermatologist-developed formulas backed by scientific research.

According to Dr. Goldfaden, “You can now achieve effective results using natural antioxidant skin care products rather than aggressive, invasive procedures or toxic chemical agents.”

Tea extracts provide the foundation for Dr. Goldfaden�s skin care formulations. Through research and personal experience, he has found that tea is beneficial both when taken internally and applied externally. Teas contain potent natural antioxidants such as flavonoids, alpha hydroxy acids, and polyphenols. Using tea-based products in his practice, Dr. Goldfaden learned that tea�s constituents combine to improve the skin�s health and appearance.

“Patients using tea-based products have healthier-looking skin, suffer less damage from environmental factors, and get better results with other topical agents used for specific problems,” he says.

Exfoliation is the first step to healthy skin. Using tea-based scrubs and microdermabrasion products to expose new skin allows for better absorption of topically applied nutrients. Most people can exfoliate once a day for a minute or two, unless they have especially dry or sensitive skin, according to Dr. Goldfaden.

Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common problems that bring patients to Dr. Goldfaden�s office. Patches of skin become darker in color due to excessive melanin, the pigment that produces skin color. Types of hyperpigmentation include sun spots, which result from cumulative sun exposure; melasma, which arises primarily in women due to hormonal causes; and post-inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, which arises from an injury or insult to the skin. While these conditions are conventionally treated with toxic topical agents such as hydroquinone, natural agents may also be helpful in managing them.

“Plant-derived agents such as alpha arbutin and kojic acid have been found to be beneficial in lightening skin and evening its coloration,” says Dr. Goldfaden..”

The trend of the future, says Dr. Goldfaden, is to begin proper skin care early in life to preserve its youthfulness and decrease the effects of aging. A new segment of the skin care market, targeting people aged 25 to 40, is growing fast.

“The sooner skin care and nourishment begins, the less likely you�ll notice the effects of aging,” says Dr. Goldfaden. “Early preventive measures, combined with sun avoidance and not smoking, fit into the healthy lifestyle that is the Life Extension concept. This leads to beautification, health, and nutrition of the skin, while nurturing respect for the mind and body.”

Gary Goldfaden, MD, a clinical dermatologist and lifetime member of the American Academy of Dermatology, is founder of Academy Dermatology in Hollywood, FL, and COSMESIS Skin Care.

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