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Skincare: Skin Medica TNS Repair and Renew Kit

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Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

Skin Medica is an outstanding skincare line. It is often found in dermatologists and plastic surgery offices for good reason. The line has a well-deserved reputation for supporting and retaining the results of skincare procedures and as overall sterling quality topical treatments.

We had the opportunity to try a number of the TNS line of Skin Medica products with the Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit, an introductory overview of the Skin Medica range.

We used this line for two weeks to find out for ourselves why this brand is physician recommended. Several of these Skin Medica products are worthy of repeat purchase.

This post gives an overview of six Skin Medica TNS skin care products to treat and enhance your skin.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

SKIN MEDICA AHA/BHA EXFOLIATING WASH

This Alpha Hydroxy Acid wash leaves my skin moist, dewy, smooth and glowing. An exfoliating wash that is gentle enough to use twice a day is a tough promise to keep. It would seem to either be too rough on the skin or not very effective. But this left my skin supple. This wash uses micro Jojoba beads – smaller than I have seen in other washes, which are gentle yet exfoliate away dead skin. The lather is minimal, and the real trick is to continue to gently massage the skin in small circles for about a minute even if the suds seem to have subsided. This appears to activate the AHA and Glycolic and lets them loosen dull, dry, and dead skin. Then I was surprised to see how much skin exfoliated, especially from my forehead, jawline, and nose. My skin had a lovely, youthful glow.
Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

This also contains Salicylic Acid and provides some treatment for adult acne while not drying out the skin. I like the combination of gentle exfoliation with Salicylic to dry out blemishes and exfoliate away whiteheads and blackheads around my nose, including some of which purged while washing even the first time I used the wash. For long-term benefits, licorice and bilberry reduce hyperpigmentation.

It ‘s difficult to find a good exfoliating wash for aging skin. Aging skin tends not to exfoliate as well due in part to collagen loss, and rougher grains can tear at the healthy skin and irritate it. AHA’s are ideal for older skin as it essentially melts away dead skin instead of scrubbing it off. Skin is smooth without becoming red, irritated or damaged.  Another reason aging skin does not exfoliate well is due to the use of anti-aging products that may irritate the skin and make it extra sensitive. These include Retinoids, Vitamin C serums, and chemical peels. The difficulty is, these products all result in some degree of peeling that requires exfoliation. So finding a useful wash such as the Skin Medica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Wash is ideal to work with these anti-aging serums keeps skin looking supple, bright and youthful, not dry and peeling.

Skin Medica TNS VITAMIN C & E COMPLEX
The Vitamin C is easy to apply and has a velvety finish, which is different from many serums that have a sticky finish that must dry down before makeup, moisturizer or sunscreen application. It does not leave any residue, and skin immediately appears smooth and moist. Many Vitamin C creams leave a visible film on the skin, this does not, it is suitable for wearing to an event you want your skin to look good.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

 

Skin Medica DERMAL REPAIR CREAM
Deeply moisturizing cream that firms and repairs skin by providing several supportive ingredients to enhance the collagen production action of the Vitamin C. This results in firmness, wrinkle reduction, the fading of hyperpigmentation and the restoration of glowing skin. A small amount of cream goes a long way to improving the appearance of the skin.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

 

Skin Medica TNS EYE REPAIR
A Brightening, creamy eye cream that does not irritate the sensitive eye area skin, just a small dab will soothe and treat both eye areas. Emollient but not slick, it dries down velvety, and makeup applies smoothly over it. Hyaluronic Acid instantly plumps wrinkles and assists active ingredients to sink deeper into the skin. Peptides stimulate Vitamin C to build supportive collagen to reduce wrinkles and sagging, as well as reduce hyperpigmentation.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

 

Skin Medica TNS LIP PLUMP SYSTEM
The TNS Lip Plump System (2 pieces) is the boxed item with two silver pen-style product applicators. It is a two-part lip treatment system for plumper, more youthful lips. My lips could use some plumping and always seem dry, chapped and wrinkled. To use the Lip Plump System, first, apply the Lip Renewal then the Plumper. In a few minutes, lips are naturally plump without looking fake or swollen, and smooth.

APPLICATION:
The Lip Renewal (step 1) is a white cream consistency, and to effectively smooth, exfoliate and de-wrinkle the lips it just takes a small pea size amount of the product. Apply the Renewal cream sparingly and massage into lips thoroughly. The product does not sting, and the effect lasts for several hours. It is highly emollient without being sticky. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, one of my favorite moisturizers to instantly plump and smooth wrinkles. It also contains Ceramides to soften wrinkles, peeling skin on the lips and repair the skin.

TIP: When twisting the Lip Renewal applicator to get the product, be careful not to over-twist, one “turn” or “twist” of the base gives enough product to treat the lips.

After a few minutes, I apply the Plumper which is similar in consistency to a clear lip gloss (and can be used as such if desired). It takes about five minutes to see the full plumping effect. Lips are evenly plump and moist. Lipstick can go over or under the Plumper.

TIP: Going to an event? My tip is to apply the Lip Renewal about five minutes before you leave, then the Plumper on the way there, allow it to plump and smooth lips while you are in transit to the event, then apply your lipstick or gloss over the plumper just before entering the event. Both the Lip Renewal and the Plumper can be used multiple times a day, and the Plumper can be re-applied as needed over lip stains, lipsticks or glosses.  The Skin Medica TNS Lip Plump System

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

 

CONCLUSION: A great deal to try several great products, I especially like the Skin Medica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Wash and the TNS Lip Plump System. A solid investment in supporting your skincare efforts, all the products in this set provide multi-tiered skin treatment.

WHERE TO BUY SKIN MEDICA

The Skin Medica line and the TNS range is available in several dermatologists and plastic surgeon offices, as well as Neiman Marcus and DermStore

Skin Medica TNS Repair and Renew Kit

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Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

Skin Medica is an outstanding skincare line. It is often found in dermatologists and plastic surgery offices for good reason. The line has a well-deserved reputation for supporting and retaining the results of skincare procedures and as overall sterling quality topical treatments.

We had the opportunity to try a number of the TNS line of Skin Medica products with the Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit, an introductory overview of the Skin Medica range.

We used this line for two weeks to find out for ourselves why this brand is physician recommended. Several of these Skin Medica products are worthy of repeat purchase.

This post gives an overview of six Skin Medica TNS skin care products to treat and enhance your skin.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

SKIN MEDICA AHA/BHA EXFOLIATING WASH

This Alpha Hydroxy Acid wash leaves my skin moist, dewy, smooth and glowing. An exfoliating wash that is gentle enough to use twice a day is a tough promise to keep. It would seem to either be too rough on the skin or not very effective. But this left my skin supple. This wash uses micro Jojoba beads – smaller than I have seen in other washes, which are gentle yet exfoliate away dead skin. The lather is minimal, and the real trick is to continue to gently massage the skin in small circles for about a minute even if the suds seem to have subsided. This appears to activate the AHA and Glycolic and lets them loosen dull, dry, and dead skin. Then I was surprised to see how much skin exfoliated, especially from my forehead, jawline, and nose. My skin had a lovely, youthful glow.
Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

This also contains Salicylic Acid and provides some treatment for adult acne while not drying out the skin. I like the combination of gentle exfoliation with Salicylic to dry out blemishes and exfoliate away whiteheads and blackheads around my nose, including some of which purged while washing even the first time I used the wash. For long-term benefits, licorice and bilberry reduce hyperpigmentation.

It ‘s difficult to find a good exfoliating wash for aging skin. Aging skin tends not to exfoliate as well due in part to collagen loss, and rougher grains can tear at the healthy skin and irritate it. AHA’s are ideal for older skin as it essentially melts away dead skin instead of scrubbing it off. Skin is smooth without becoming red, irritated or damaged. Another reason aging skin does not exfoliate well is due to the use of anti-aging products that may irritate the skin and make it extra sensitive. These include Retinoids, Vitamin C serums, and chemical peels. The difficulty is, these products all result in some degree of peeling that requires exfoliation. So finding a useful wash such as the Skin Medica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Wash is ideal to work with these anti-aging serums keeps skin looking supple, bright and youthful, not dry and peeling.

Skin Medica TNS VITAMIN C & E COMPLEX
The Vitamin C is easy to apply and has a velvety finish, which is different from many serums that have a sticky finish that must dry down before makeup, moisturizer or sunscreen application. It does not leave any residue, and skin immediately appears smooth and moist. Many Vitamin C creams leave a visible film on the skin, this does not, it is suitable for wearing to an event you want your skin to look good.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

Skin Medica DERMAL REPAIR CREAM
Deeply moisturizing cream that firms and repairs skin by providing several supportive ingredients to enhance the collagen production action of the Vitamin C. This results in firmness, wrinkle reduction, the fading of hyperpigmentation and the restoration of glowing skin. A small amount of cream goes a long way to improving the appearance of the skin.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

Skin Medica TNS EYE REPAIR
A Brightening, creamy eye cream that does not irritate the sensitive eye area skin, just a small dab will soothe and treat both eye areas. Emollient but not slick, it dries down velvety, and makeup applies smoothly over it. Hyaluronic Acid instantly plumps wrinkles and assists active ingredients to sink deeper into the skin. Peptides stimulate Vitamin C to build supportive collagen to reduce wrinkles and sagging, as well as reduce hyperpigmentation.

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

Skin Medica TNS LIP PLUMP SYSTEM
The TNS Lip Plump System (2 pieces) is the boxed item with two silver pen-style product applicators. It is a two-part lip treatment system for plumper, more youthful lips. My lips could use some plumping and always seem dry, chapped and wrinkled. To use the Lip Plump System, first, apply the Lip Renewal then the Plumper. In a few minutes, lips are naturally plump without looking fake or swollen, and smooth.

APPLICATION:
The Lip Renewal (step 1) is a white cream consistency, and to effectively smooth, exfoliate and de-wrinkle the lips it just takes a small pea size amount of the product. Apply the Renewal cream sparingly and massage into lips thoroughly. The product does not sting, and the effect lasts for several hours. It is highly emollient without being sticky. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, one of my favorite moisturizers to instantly plump and smooth wrinkles. It also contains Ceramides to soften wrinkles, peeling skin on the lips and repair the skin.

TIP: When twisting the Lip Renewal applicator to get the product, be careful not to over-twist, one “turn” or “twist” of the base gives enough product to treat the lips.

After a few minutes, I apply the Plumper which is similar in consistency to a clear lip gloss (and can be used as such if desired). It takes about five minutes to see the full plumping effect. Lips are evenly plump and moist. Lipstick can go over or under the Plumper.

TIP: Going to an event? My tip is to apply the Lip Renewal about five minutes before you leave, then the Plumper on the way there, allow it to plump and smooth lips while you are in transit to the event, then apply your lipstick or gloss over the plumper just before entering the event. Both the Lip Renewal and the Plumper can be used multiple times a day, and the Plumper can be re-applied as needed over lip stains, lipsticks or glosses. The Skin Medica TNS Lip Plump System

Skinmedica Repair and Renew Kit

CONCLUSION: A great deal to try several great products, I especially like the Skin Medica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Wash and the TNS Lip Plump System. A solid investment in supporting your skincare efforts, all the products in this set provide multi-tiered skin treatment.

WHERE TO BUY SKIN MEDICA

The Skin Medica line and the TNS range is available in several dermatologists and plastic surgeon offices, as well as Neiman Marcus and DermStore

Skincare: Serum Ceuticals Lumina Lightening Serum

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Serum Ceuticals Lumina Lightening Serum

Serum Ceuticals Lumina Lightening Serum

This is a concentrated serum with no water or chemical preservatives. It is to lighten the skin, but it is NOT a whitening serum that bleaches the skin with the intent of being fairer-skinned. This is geared towards reversing hyperpigmentation due to sun damage and age spots without disrupting your natural skintone.

WHY USE A LIGHTENING SERUM ON AGING SKIN
I noticed as I got older, my skin got more brown spots, especially in areas that the sunlight would hit such as the top of my cheekbones, my forehead, and my nose. I got a few random brown spots – better known as age spots – as well. I noticed my skin was losing its’ rosy glow. While I generally associate wrinkles and sagging with aging, these are structural changes to the skin. But another sign of aging that is easier to remedy is the lackluster look skin often has as it ages, in part, due to duller skin and hyperpigmentation due to sun damage. These dark sun-damage spots often occur diffusely across areas one would instead wish to highlight – such as the top of the cheekbone. Having a splattering of dark spots in these areas It is almost like having contour where highlighter should be.

APPLICATION
It dispenses from the bottle a drop at a time, and not much is needed. It is an oily consistency. It can be applied directly to the skin or combined with other serums or creams. I apply it with my Glucan Cream made by the same company. The reason for this is that while it is not as powerful as a peel, it is a potent treatment, so pairing it with a moisturizer that soothes is helpful to avoid redness and irritation.

RESULTS
I was surprised how quickly my skin looked dewy, and how it did seem to tackle some uneven areas such as the skin on and around my nose. The darker spots on my upper cheekbones seem lighter. My skintone itself has not changed, only the dark hyperpigmented areas have begun to fade. It is not an overnight change, but I am happy so far with the results.

Serum Ceuticals Lumina Lightening Serum

Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator: What to Know

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Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator

Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator

Summertime skin care requires lots of exfoliating to stay smooth. But those of us with sensitive skin on our face and body often find scrubs and loofahs too abrasive. So I was glad to find this Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator, which is a no-chemical, gentle means of exfoliation. It does not irritate the skin or micro-tear the skin. The problem I find with many exfoliating methods such as scrubs and creams is that they contain harsh grains that can do damage to the healthy skin in the process of removing dry, flaky or dead skin.

ABOUT THE Le Edge Full Body EXFOLIATOR

Shaped something like a small squeegee, it has a stainless steel dull “blade” that gently and hygienically lifts and removes dirt, debris, and dead skin cells without irritating the underlying skin. The stainless steel blade will not rust and is naturally bacteria free. It is dull and smooth, you cannot cut or scrape yourself with the blade, but you can over-do it if you are too aggressive. It is intended for use on both the body and the face.

This kind of tool is different from pumices or loofahs because it just removes the skin that is ready to exfoliate away without disrupting skin that is healthy and should not be removed prematurely. There are no chemicals or drying agents, just the ability to exfoliate without introducing bacteria into the area.

RESULTS

I was surprised that such light pressure at a 45-degree angle could remove so much dead skin from both the face and the body. It is important that the skin is wet, and it is best used in the shower after the skin has had a few minutes to absorb moisture, which allows for the best conditions to remove more dead skin. I do my face first, then rinse it off and use it on my body, periodically rinsing it off in the water stream, and I use it on my feet last.

EXFOLIATING THE FACE
On the face, it helped to remove dead skin, oil, sebum and even some blackheads, especially around the nose. It did not irritate or open the skin on some healing acne I have, but it did slough off the dead skin around the blemish. I was surprised to see how much dead skin exfoliates off of the nose, chin, and jawline, as well as my throat. I made sure to use gentle strokes on the face; it seems like the tool won’t accomplish much because the stainless steel blade is not sharp, but it does remove skin quickly.

AFTER CHEMICAL PEELS
A tell-tale sign that one is using chemical peels or Retinol is a very light layer of peeling on the face. Trying to remove this light peeling is tricky since too much scrubbing or exfoliating scrubs or creams can make the peeling seem even worse.

This Le Edge Exfoliator tool is especially useful if you use AHA peels, or you are on a Retinoid or Vitamin C serum program and have some very light peeling dry skin that you don’t wish to scrub off vigorously with a washcloth or sponge, but still need to remove it before applying any makeup. This Le Edge exfoliator removes this lightly peeling skin gently so that you don’t damage the skin but can still remove light peeling and apply makeup over it.

EXFOLIATING THE BODY
Before applying lotions or self-tanning creams, this gives a smooth, debris-free surface for makeup, tanning lotions or creams to adhere. It is not irritating like a loofah or pumice could be, so the skin will not be red and sensitive after use. I was impressed to see how much dead skin comes off the feet, as well as hard to reach areas such as knees, elbows, upper arms, and thighs. I often overlook these areas during my skin care routine, but the Le Edge Exfoliator makes quick work of keeping these areas smooth.

Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator

Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator

CONCLUSION

I was impressed to see how much dead skin this Le Edge tool removes without irritating the skin. This is ideal for when you need to do more than one task on your skin that might irritate your skin, such as shaving and exfoliation, exfoliation and applying self-tanner, or exfoliating and applying makeup afterward. Particularly useful for those who use retinol, acne creams, and do at-home chemical peels and experience some light peeling of the skin which needs to be removed with care.

Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator

Le Edge Full Body Exfoliator

Find it at http://www.le-edge.us

I received this product in exchange for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and I’ll do my best to answer it!

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