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Flake-free Exfoliation with Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum

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Exfoliation enables proper absorption of actives and removes dull, bacteria-trapping dead skin. Exfoliation can also irritate and leave skin dry and peeling. Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum is an impressive exfoliative that doesn’t sting, irritate or burn, yet gently removes dead skin with ZERO itchy, red peeling. And it is packed with all kinds of goodness to improve skin texture and clarity while fading discoloration. Apply it at night, and wake up to smoother skin!
Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum

Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum

About Exfoliating Sensitive Skin

Exfoliating sensitive skin is necessary but tricky.

Our three test subjects used Mad Hippie Exfoliative Serum for one week. All three experienced a major exfoliative impact with zero rubbing, scrubbing or skin irritation.

OF NOTE:  Two of our three Style Chicks team testers have very sensitive skin. They cannot tolerate most traditional exfoliation scrubs or Glycolic peels higher than 10%. They had no problems with this serum.

why it works

While it is not irritating, it is powerful. Don’t layer it with other actives like Alpha Lipoic Acid, Retinol or Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream. Plenty is going on already in this formulation, it contains 16 actives. There are aHAs, peptides, antioxidants and excellent buffers. Let’s take a look:

 Ingredient Profile

Glycolic Acid

Glycolic Acid (AHA) loosens the “glue” that adheres dry, dead skin to healthy skin, and then dissolves away the dead skin. It is a superior form of exfoliation for mature skin because there is no rubbing or pulling the skin. There is also little to no peeling and limited redness or irritation after use. Skin is brighter, younger, softer, with few lines and wrinkles, and it glows like younger skin. Glycolic Acid reduces acne scars. [1] Glycolic Acid also promotes collagen production.

Apple Stem Cells

Malus Domestica

Malus Domestica

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract is Apple Stem Cells. Malus Domestica is a Swiss Apple particularly suited for creating vegan-based stem cells. The stem cells build new tissue, delay aging and fight wrinkles.

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate Acid)

Hyaluronic Acid retains moisture and increases the effectiveness of other ingredients.  Hyaluronic acid holds its’ weight in moisturizer. It holds so much moisture that it instantly plumps fine lines. This plumps the skin, making fine wrinkles and mild sagging temporarily disappear.

Sodium HA is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid. It has Hyaluronic Acid benefits. It is a humectant and offers stronger moisture retention properties than regular HA. It is found naturally and ample supply in young skin, but depletes with age. 

Sodium Hyaluronate Acid has a lower molecular size compared to other Hyaluronic Acids. This is good because it can absorb deeper into the skin.

Lactic Acid

Lactic acid exfoliates and brightens skin. It is gentler than glycolic acid. Lactic acid holds moisture while increasing firmness and skin thickness.

Glycerin

Glycerin a non-toxic natural humectant. It helps skin attract and maintain moisture. It fills in gaps in dryer skin which makes skin look better and keeps the outer layer of the skin intact.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol)

Vitamin E softens skin texture. Vitamin E makes rough, sunburned, scarred or otherwise damaged skin soft and pliable. Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.

Matrixyl Synthe’ 6

A polypeptide concoction that stimulates the production of collagen I and IV. This peptide cocktail contains Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38. Palmitoyl tripeptide-38 is a vegan ingredient. It improves fine lines and wrinkles, most notably forehead lines and crow’s feet.

Matrixyl Synthe’ 6 is a notable inclusion in this serum, as it does the work of a heavy-duty nighttime serum.

Goji Berries

Goji Berry Extract

Goji berry (Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract) is an antioxidant that softens the skin. It is considered a superfruit.

Vitamin B5

(Panthenol) is a humectant that fosters skin healing. [2]

Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a Vitamin B3 derivative. It combats sallowness, blotchiness and the hyperpigmented spots in aging skin. It addresses a loss of elasticity and reduces redness. It also fades acne scars and brightens the skin.

White Tea Extract (Camelia Sinensis)

White tea is gentle yet powerful. It has similar benefits to Green Tea with phenols and EGCG. As a topical ingredient, it evens the skin tone. It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It reduces redness and inflammation around the delicate eye area. White tea also contains EGCG, which enables the production of new cells in the epidermis [3]. It contains phenols to strengthen collagen and elastin. This gives skin a bouncy, younger look while delaying wrinkles.

Caffeine

Caffeine stimulates blood circulation

Caffeine

Caffeine has antioxidant properties and slows down photo-aging. Caffeine stimulates blood circulation and reduces puffiness. It is particularly effective on firmness, reducing fine lines and crow’s feet.

Biotin

Biotin is Vitamin H, AKA B7. It is responsible for building blocks of protein and is involved in skin moisture levels.

Ceramide-3

Ceramide-3 is an excellent moisturizing ingredient. Ceramides are fatty acids that hold cells together to protect the epidermis. Ceramides create a protective barrier layer,  hold in moisture and plump the skin. Natural ceramides deplete with age. Even younger skin loses ceramides when using harsh cleansers or drying skincare products. Ceramide-3 keeps skin hydrated without being greasy.

Olives benefits the skin

Vegan squalene comes from olives

Squalene (Vegan)

Vegan squalene comes from olives. Squalene mimics the skin’s natural sebum and makes the skin barrier extra smooth and soft. Suitable for even highly sensitive or irritated skin. Helpful for acne.

Gigawhite

Gigawhite is a combination of natural herbs and flowering plants that promote skin brightening.

Specifically:

Mallow

Mallow Malva Sylvestris (mallow) Extract

Mallow is a natural floral extract. It contains Vitamins A, C and E. It nourishes dry and damaged skin, restoring elasticity. Mallow softens while being gentle enough for the most sensitive of skin.

Piperita Leaf Extract

Piperita Leaf Extract is a variety of Peppermint. It has both cooling and anesthetic properties to quell skin irritation.

It also soothes rough & dry skin.

Primula Veris Extract

Cowslip

Primula Veris Extract is an herb commonly known as cowslip. It has cell-regenerating effects that help skin recover from topical actives.

It contains C and beta carotene to even out skin tone and it reduces acne scars.

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract

Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract comes from the Ladys mantle flower/herb. It is rich in tannins, flavonoids, and salicylic acid. Salicylic build collagen and treats acne.

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Veronica Officinalis flower

Veronica Officinalis Extract

Veronica Officinalis Extract comes from a wildflower. It contains Vitamins C, E, and K to condition and heal the skin.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract is lemon balm leaf. It contains caffeine & ferulic acid. It counteracts sun damage.

Achillea Millefolium Extract
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Yarrow

Achillea Millefolium Extract is Yarrow. Yarrow is used in ancient and folk medicine practices.  It reduces inflammation while promoting healing and circulation.

 

My Experience

Use half a dropper 0f serum on the face and throat. It is okay to use around the eye area/orbital bone but keep it out of the eye. There is no stinging or burning. I wait about 10-15 minutes and apply moisturizer on top.

Apply one half dropper of the serum to face and throat.

The Exfoliating Serum as seen in the Maddie Hippie Serum Combo. Apply one-half dropper of the serum to face and throat.

In the morning, the skin seems evener. There is no dryness. Upon face washing, dead skin just gently melts off without rubbing and scrubbing. There is no telltale redness or peeling flakes. Skin is just soft and smooth.

It is gentle enough to use nightly, I use it every other night. I find it effective to alternate off this serum and Mad Hippie Triple C Night Cream.  Sensitive Skin users might try using Mad Hippie Exfoliative Serum 2 nights a week and the Vitamin C Serum daily.

Product Directions and Ingredients

Product Directions and Ingredients

Where to Find It

Mad Hippie Exfoliative Serum is available at Mad Hippie as part of a serum combo or separately:

  • Serum Combo: https://www.madhippie.com/collections/deals/products/serum-combo
  • Exfoliating Serum: https://www.madhippie.com/collections/skincare/products/exfoliating-serum
Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum contains 16 actives for better skin

Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum contains 16 actives for better skin

QUESTIONS?COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about Mad Hippie Exfoliative Serum? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

References

  1. J Cosmet Dermatol.2017 Dec;16(4):454-459. doi: 10.1111/jocd.12377. Epub 2017 Oct 26.
  2. The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2016, pages 1-7; and December 2002, pages 173-178
  3. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, July 2001, pages 392–399

 

ABOUT THIS POST

Mad Hippie Exfoliative Serum was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Skincare with Copper: Beauty Buzzword or Beneficial Must-Have?

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Copper in Skincare:
Does it Work?

Copper is one of the recent beauty buzzwords increasingly appearing within skincare. Skin care products with copper are generally on the pricer end of the spectrum. It all sounds promising, but what does research say about copper in skincare?

Copper is available in some foods, supplement form and topically within skin creams and serums.

How Copper Benefits Skin and Hair

Copper peptides promote collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production within the skin. All three are vital for skin firmness, texture, radiance, and appearance. But all three of these components decrease with age. Elastin is especially difficult to replace. Few skin products build Elastin like copper. Elastin is a necessary part of younger, resilient skin with less sagging. Elastin gives skin its’ youthful springy and bouncy quality.  Elastin is crucial to achieve young-looking skin because it reduces sagging and wrinkles.

Copper peptides also remove damaged collagen. [1]

Copper is useful for hair growth. Copper is used in both hair supplements and topical scalp applications. Copper increases the size of shrunken hair follicles. It stops hair thinning and often reduces premature graying.

why are copper products so expensive?

The copper extraction process is costly and produces little skincare, quality copper. A product requires a certain amount of copper to make a meaningful difference. It won’t be the first listing of the ingredient list, but it can’t be effective if it is the last ingredient of a long list.

For best results, Copper should be paired with supporting ingredients. These include Peptides, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and retinoids. [2]

Recommended Products Containing Copper

Some products featuring copper which we find effective include:

Osmotics Cosmeceuticals Blue Copper 5 line features copper in both their skin care and hair care range. We love the attention Osmotics gives to copper-supporting ingredients like Vitamin C and other key ingredients to get the most bang for your beauty buck.

When it comes to proper copper delivery for beauty benefits, Osmotics Cosmeceuticals is the real deal.

Osmotics Firming Eye Complex contains Blue Copper 5, a potent copper peptide to firm eye skin

Osmotics Firming Eye Complex contains Blue Copper 5, a potent copper peptide to firm eye skin

Farmaesthetics Watercress Eye Gel contains Watercress. Watercress is an antioxidant containing Copper. [3] Watercress Eye Gel is an exceptionally gentle yet highly effective eye serum with quality, natural ingredients.

Watercress Eye Gel contains arnica and caffeine

Watercress Eye Gel contains Watercress with copper

Naturally Copper-rich Ingredients

Moringa Oil contains copper. Lightweight and non-comdegenic, it is suitable for use on both hair and skin.

SuperNatural Body Glō Body Oil with Bergamot contains copper-rich Moringa Oil along with several other amazing oils to nourish and soften skin.

How to Fix Dry Skin Organically: SuperNatural Body Glō Body Oil with Bergamot

Mango

Mango Seed Extract is rich in copper

Mango Seed Extract is high in copper. It is used in skincare and some natural cosmetics.

One we love is Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural lipstick. Copper keeps lips smooth and plump.

Celebrate National Lipstick Day with Caley Cosmetics Color Wave Natural Lipstick

 

QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

Know a good skin or hair care product that contains copper? Tell us!

Have any questions or comments about copper in skinccare? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

References

  1. Pickart L, Vasquez-Soltero JM, Margolina A. GHK Peptide as a Natural Modulator of Multiple Cellular Pathways in Skin Regeneration. Biomed Res Int. 2015;2015:648108. doi:10.1155/2015/648108
  2. A.A, Abdulghani & A, Sherr & S, Shirin & G, Solodkina & Morales Tapia, E & B, Wolf & A.B, Gottlieb. (1998). Effects of topical creams containing vitamin C, a copper-binding peptide cream and melatonin compared with tretinoin on the ultrastructure of normal skin – A pilot clinical, histologic, and ultrastructural study. Disease Management and Clinical Outcomes. 1. 136-141. 10.1016/S1088-3371(98)00011-4.
  3. Applied Biochemistry and Microbiology, July 2001, pages 392–399

Improve Energy & Function with Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex

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Vitamin Bs are vital for wellness, mental alertness, and cognitive function. B Vitamins promote healthy hair and smooth skin. They also regulate important cardiovascular, nerve impulse and immune system functions. They fuel your body and keep everything running as it should. Are you feeling sluggish, lacking focus or energy? Vitamin B deficiencies are often the cause. Surprisingly, not all B supplements contain all the essential Bs. Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex contains ALL the essential Bs. This is important because of the synergistic way the Bs work in tandem to support and enhance each other.

Feeling fatigued and run-down? Your doctor may order bloodwork and recommend taking supplements to fix vitamin deficiencies.  B deficiencies are very common, especially in women.

Looking for a good, balanced B supplement? Here are some important facts about Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex.

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex Fast Facts

  • Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex contains ALL the essential Bs including Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, Biotin, Folic Acid, and B12. They work synergistically for optimal function.
  • This sustained-release Super B Complex formulation is also known as B Complex 100. Proper levels reduce fatigue. It slowly releases the Bs over 6 to 8 hours to sustain energy throughout the day. This also reduces stress and boosts brain function. No more mid-day energy slumps!
  • It’s made in a cGMP facility in the USA.
  • It’s an all-natural, vegan, non-GMO formulation. It contains no soy, gluten, preservatives or artificial ingredients.

Why Supplementation with Essential B Vitamins Is Important

Surprisingly, many daily vitamin supplements do not contain the necessary Bs to function at your best. One example is Thiamine. A Thiamine deficiency can occur amongst health-conscious vegans who drink ample green tea. A Thiamine deficiency can sabotage the energy boost that SHOULD accompany clean eating habits.

Ever hear the phrase “You are what you eat?“

But not without Thiamine.  This formulation contains Thiamine (B1), which converts food into energy.

The chemical composition of Thiamine, or B1

The chemical composition of Thiamine, or B1.

 

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex is a non-GMO, all-natural, vegan formulation

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex is a non-GMO, all-natural, vegan formulation

 

Want to better understand why a B Supplement with all the essential Bs is important? Here is an overview of what each of the B Vitamins in Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex supplement does.

Supplement Overview

  • B1 is Thiamine, which handles the breakdown of glucose, turning food into energy. It also is part of nerve impulse regulation.[1] A Thiamine deficiency can cause a loss of appetite, depression, and nausea. Over time, it becomes serious and affects the cardiovascular, nervous, and immune systems. Deficiencies can cause permanent damage if not addressed. B1 is difficult to get within vegan diets. Tea, coffee, raw fish and shellfish deplete Thiamine. [2]
  • B2 (Riboflavin) helps proteins function.
  • B3 (Niacin) regulates cholesterol. A Niacin lack causes anemia and tiredness. B3 reduces the rate of new nonmelanoma skin cancers and actinic keratoses [3]. Niacin may be beneficial in treating psoriasis. [4, 5]
  • B5 (Pantothenic Acid) synthesizes and metabolizes proteins, carbs, and fats to make energy. It contributes toward softer skin.
  • B6 (Pyridoxine) turns food into energy
  • B7 (Biotin) maintains blood sugar levels. Biotin is in many hair growth supplements because it helps hair cells reach full growth cycle, or attain maturity. Biotin deficiency symptoms include brittle hair, hair loss, dry skin, and skin cracking on the corners of the mouth. 
  • B9 (Folate or Folic Acid) is involved in DNA, red blood cell, and RNA production. Folate prevents anemia. Anemia causes one to be excessively tired and function poorly. It can also cause hair loss, weak nails, dull skin, and dark undereye circles. 
  • B12: Many women have low B12 levels which results in health and beauty problems. This risk of a B12 deficiency increases with age. Some problems include headaches, fatigue, weight gain from a slower metabolism, brittle hair, dull skin, and weak fingernails. Severe B12 deficiencies can cause depression and impair nerve function. Low B12 also makes one feel mentally groggy. Taking B12 makes one feel more energetic and improves the mood. 

The B Vitamins work together to support processes that impact hair growth. These include signaling the body to grow hair and keratin production. The B’s process iron which is vital for healthy hair.

WHAT IT DOES NOT CONTAIN

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex is a non-GMO, all-natural, vegan formulation with no soy, gluten, preservatives or artificial ingredients.

 

Why Choose a B Supplement with Biotin

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex contains Biotin. Biotin deficiencies occur with pregnancy or due to aging.  Signs of a Biotin deficiency include:

    • Thinning hair, often with loss of hair color
    • Skin rash described as seborrheic and eczematous
    • Depression, lethargy, and paresthesias of extremities
The chemical structure of Biotin (b7)

The chemical structure of Biotin (B7)

“The symptoms of nutritional biotin deficiency include dry skin, seborrheic dermatitis, fungal infections, skin rashes, brittle hair, alopecia, and hyperglycemia. If left untreated, neurological symptoms may develop: depression, altered mental status, myalgia, hyperesthesia, and paresthesia.” [6]

 

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex featured on StyleChicks.com

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex comes with a 3.3 month supply

 

Why Choose a Supplement Made in a cGMP facility

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex is made in a cGMP facility. Why is this important?

The FDA ensures the quality of drug products, including supplements, by carefully monitoring manufacturers’ compliance with its current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations.  The cGMP regulations contain requirements and regulations to make sure that a product is safe for use, and that it has the ingredients and strength it claims to have.

This is especially important with essential Bs, because the dosing must be exact to derive benefit.

It's made in a cGMP facility in the USA

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex is made in a CGMP facility ensuring precise dosing and safe practices

HOW TO USE

Take one tablet daily to support physical, cognitive and mental health.

Take one tablet daily.

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex featured on StyleChicks.com

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex is a non-GMO, all-natural, vegan formulation

 

Next to a nickel for scale.

Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex provides a sustained-release, vegan formulation to improve energy and function throughout the day

WHERE TO FIND IT

Buy Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex at https://www.amazon.com/Super-Vitamin-Complex-Supplement-Supplements/dp/B07SQBBD3R

Vitamin B Complex

QUESTIONS?

COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

 

References

  1. Wiley KD, Gupta M. Vitamin B1 Thiamine Deficiency (Beriberi) [Updated 2019 Jan 2]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2019 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537204/
  2. Sriram K, Manzanares W, Joseph K. Thiamine in nutrition therapy. Nutr Clin Pract. 2012 Feb;27(1):41-50.
  3. Namazi MR (August 2003). “Nicotinamide: a potential addition to the anti-psoriatic weaponry”. FASEB Journal. 17 (11): 1377–9.
  4. Chen AC, Damian DL (August 2014). “Nicotinamide and the skin”. The Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 55 (3): 169–75.
  5. Minocha R, Damian DL, Halliday GM (January 2018). “Melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer chemoprevention: A role for nicotinamide?”. Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine. 34(1): 5–12.
  6. Rachel S. Carling, Charles Turner, Methods for assessment of biotin (Vitamin B7), Laboratory Assessment of Vitamin Status, Academic Press, 2019, Pages 193-217, ISBN 9780128130506, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-813050-6.00010-3.

 

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the Style Chicks team needs time to evaluate and form an opinion about the products we try. We received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of Vita Miracle Ultra Vitamin B Complex and its’ benefits. We produced this blog post because we think this product is great and want to share it with you!

Science Driven Skincare Tools: Kat Burki Micro Firming Wand

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Want to make the most of those precious serums, concentrates, and eye creams? Kat Burki Micro Firming Wand to the rescue. It uses ionic energy via iontophoresis and micro-vibration to enhance the effect of active ingredients while firming the skin. This ensures the absorption of every last drop of a skincare product so nothing goes to waste.
The perfect pairing: Kat Burki Eye Concentrate with Kat Burki Micro Wand

The perfect pairing: Kat Burki Nutrient-C Eye Cream with Kat Burki Micro Firming Wand

We recently featured the Kat Burki Nutrient-C Eye Cream, a stable Vitamin C with a slew of natural, skin-enhancing ingredients. The Kat Burki Micro Firming Wand enables the absorption of every precious drop.

WHAT IT IS

A lightweight, handheld cordless tool that gently massages in your favorite creams and serums to increase absorption. It uses ionic energy via iontophoresis and micro-vibration to enhance the effect of active ingredients.

WHAT IT DOES

This tool is helpful because the delicate eye area is tricky. It is easy to accidentally stretch or rub eye skin when applying topicals.

Instead of rubbing your favorite serum into the delicate eye area, we love the idea of using this micro FIRMING WAND.

The Science

This tool employs two known principles of transdermal delivery: Iontophoresis and micro-vibration.

Iontophoresis

This wand employs a known means of delivering a treating active (typically a medicinal drug) into the outermost layer of the skin by using a voltage gradient on the skin. The voltage increases the permeability of the skin. This practice is called Iontophoresis.

Iontophoresis uses an electric current to deliver a medicine or other chemical through the skin. It is sometimes called “an injection without the needle”. Iontophoresis is used in therapy, medicine, dentistry, lab sciences, and physiology.

In this case, the voltage gradient is low and is not felt as anything other than a light vibration. There is no “zapping” feeling and it stops when there is no more product to absorb. There is no “overdoing” it or irritating the skin with this wand.

Kat Burki

Kat Burki

Micro-vibration

Micro-vibration applies just the right amount of pressure to aid absorption without harming the skin. It is a subtle oscillation, not the full-on Clarisonic like oscillating power, which would be too intense for delicate areas like eyes, browbone. The wand is powerful enough to aid absorption but gentle enough for the eye area. It only vibrates when their is product moisture and it is pressed correctly against your skin. Once the product absorbs, it automatically shuts off.

Micro-vibration is firming because it enhances micro-circulation.

ABOUT THE KAT BURKI BRAND

The brand delivers only cold-processed, nutrient-dense formulations. Every Kat Burki product is packed with intelligently created Super Nutrient Complexes for maximum potency – every element has a purpose. Every formula is free from chemicals, parabens, synthetic fragrances, gluten and are cruelty-free.  There are no fillers. Because they are so nutrient-rich, it makes perfect sense that they would develop a tool to aid absorption.

Kat Burki wand signature packaging

Kat Burki wand signature packaging

 

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Kat Burki Micro Firming Wand at https://katburki.com/product/micro-firming-wand/

Use the firming wand with your favorite eye creams and serums

Use the firming wand with your favorite eye creams and serums

 

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any comments or questions about Kat Burki Micro Firming Wand? The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

 

 

REFERENCES

  1.  Pikal, Michael J. (2001). “The role of electroosmotic flow in transdermal iontophoresis”. Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews. 46 (1–3): 281–305. doi:10.1016/S0169-409X(00)00138-1

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Kat Burki Micro Firming Wand was submitted to Style Chicks for consideration purposes. All opinions and experiences are 100% our own.

Not All Heroes Wear Capes: BEAUTYSTAT UNIVERSAL PRO-BIO MOISTURE BOOST CREAM

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We recently experienced BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner, a patented Stable C cream.  The other half of the BeautyStat dynamic duo is the BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream. It hydrates, buffers and boosts Vitamin C tolerance. Buffering actives is mandatory for sensitive skin types.  But we find BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream stands on its’ own beauty merit with a host of skin-enhancing ingredients.

BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream

 

It’s Not Easy Being The Moisturizing SideKick

The moisturizer product of many treating topical/moisturizer duos is typically the Robin, who pales in comparison to the superhero Batman product. Robin is a perfectly respectable sidekick that does his part. But you’re primarily interested in Batman. You just wouldn’t watch Robin alone. But know this:  BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream is no Robin the sidekick within this dynamic duo. This cream stands on its’ own merit with a host of skin-enhancing ingredients, each with their own superpowers.

So, let’s just skip to the good stuff and examine why this cream merits your attention: the ingredients.

 Ingredients

Pomegranate Sterol

Pomegranate Sterols is a safe, natural pomegranate based skincare ingredient. Those juicy, jewel-like seeds are arils. Arils are packed with antioxidants, minerals, vitamins A, C, K, and E plus folic acid. Pomegranates contain three times the antioxidants of wine or green tea. [1]

Pomegranate Sterol is made by extracting the arils juice.  It increases skin barrier formation and improves skin hydration.  Testing shows Pomegranate Sterols holds double its’ weight in water. Meanwhile, it packs an amazing collagen-building punch.

How Pomegranate Benefits Skin on StyleChicks

Pomegranate promotes collagen production and skin hydration

Ceramide-2

Ceramide-2 is one of the ceramides that hold the lipid barrier which protects the skin. We are born with enough ceramides but lose them with age or sometimes with overly harsh facial washing. Ceramide-2 is used for its’ ability to moisturize and hold moisture in the skin.

GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT

Ganoderma Lucidum or Reishi mushrooms

Ganoderma is also called Asian Mushroom Extract, reishi or lingzhi. This mushroom has been used for centuries in traditional medicinal practice and is known as “mushroom of immortality”.  Ganoderma Lucidum Extract comes from a mushroom with polysaccharides. These are responsible for the skin’s natural ability to hydrate and retain water. It promotes cell regeneration while reducing skin inflammation, puffiness, and wrinkles.

Bifida Extract

Bifida Extract or Bifida Ferment Lysate is a probiotic in the kombucha family. It reduces skin sensitivity and kick starts the skin into healing itself. [2] It is an important ingredient in the BeautyStat duo because it enables more sensitive skin to tolerate the potential irritation of transformative topicals, like Vitamin C.

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White Birch Bark

BETULA ALBA BARK EXTRACT

Betula Alba Bark Extract comes from the White Birch tree. It contains vitamins B1, B2, A, C, and E. It is known for skin healing, conditioning, and anti-inflammatory properties. Research indicates that that birch bark extract can improve the skin barrier, increase skin hydration and reduce trans-epidermal water loss [3].

Also

Glycerin a non-toxic natural humectant and hydrator that helps skin attract and maintain moisture.

Olives benefits the skin

Cetearyl olivate is an emulsifier. It is a natural and safe alternative to PEG. It is made of a ”good” alcohol & olive fatty acids. The olive fatty acids give deep hydration, smooth skin and give the product a silky texture. Olives give Cetearyl olivate hydrating superpowers.

 

experience

It is a gel-like cream that absorbs quickly without being greasy. Vitamin C serum, makeup and sunscreen don’t pill on top. No chalky residue. Takes a minute to dry down, but it dries down smooth and leaves skin soft.

We love that it is fragrance-free, just a dab goes a long way, and it complements and supports the BeautyStat Universal C.

BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream stands on its’s own as a skin-enhancing treatment AND buffers and supports the Vitamin C Cream

Experiment

With several ingredients that boost the skin’s ability to tolerate and buffer a potentially drying active like Vitamin C, this moisturizer is a real find for those with sensitive skin.

Would this cream protect my skin if I overapplied topicals with potent actives?  I had to over-apply Vitamin C and find out.

I deliberately slathered my face with BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner. I slathered the under eyes, throat, near my mouth, under the nostrils, all those sensitive areas in a deliberate attempt to see if I COULD get irritated with the BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream on top. I really slathered. Then I applied the Boost Cream.

At first, I felt a bit tight but there was no redness no peeling or dryness, and skin looked really good the next day with no hint of my overzealous application. I typically apply Vitamin C gingerly, but with the BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream, I’ve applied more generously. That really helps treat problematic areas.

results

We find this cream to be highly useful with other actives such as Retin-A, Alpha Lipoic Acid, or post AHA peels. If you find your skin too sensitive to tolerate these or other actives, this boost cream could change the game for your skin.

We even suggest using the Boost cream a few days BEFORE starting the active topical to get it in optimal shape and hydration to maximize your chances of successfully tolerating Vitamin C or other creams.

A small bit makes a big difference. This cream contains White Birch Extract and other skin-loving ingredients

Texture close-up. A small bit makes a big difference. This BeautyStat cream contains Betula Alba Bark Extract from White Birch as well as other skin-loving ingredients

Where to Find It

Find BeautyStat Universal Pro-Bio Moisture Boost Cream and BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner at BeautyStat.

OFFER: Get 50% off either or both BeautyStat products with code:  GMA50 

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references

  1. Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and Processing  María I. Gil,†, Francisco A. Tomás-Barberán,†, Betty Hess-Pierce,‡, Deirdre M. Holcroft,§ and, and Adel A. Kader*, Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 2000 48 (10)
  2. International Journal of Women’s Dermatology, June 2015, pages 85-89
  3. Skin pharmacology and physiology, 2011;24(6):289-93. 2011 Jun 25., Dermocosmetics for dry skin: a new role for botanical extracts.

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