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Retinol Alternative: Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream

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Retinol calls to me like a skincare siren. This gold standard skincare ingredient quells acne, age spots, and wrinkles. It leaves skin dewy, refined, refreshed, and younger. But before the dewy, youthy, fabulous skin phase, there’s the dreaded irritated skin phase. And for the sensitive-skinned amongst us, that phase is torture. Many can’t tolerate even buffered Retinols. What options are there for sensitive skins seeking serums? Meet Bakuchiol, a non-irritating, plant-based retinol alternative. It behaves like Retinol without the skin irritation.  An excellent implementation of Bakuchiol comes in 24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna’s Alchemy. Check out the research behind these ingredients and our 24K Glow experience.
24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna's Alchemy

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna’s Alchemy

 

Why 24K Glow Super Cream is Special

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna's Alchemy revitalizes and moisturizes the skin.

24K Glow Super Cream by Morganna’s Alchemy revitalizes and moisturizes the skin.

24K Glow Super Cream uses natural, effective ingredients that are gentle to the skin. It addresses acne, dark spots, and wrinkles.

24K Glow Super Cream combines two non-irritating skincare superstars: Bakuchiol and Astaxanthin. Together, they match retinol benefits and offer collagen AND elastin support.  24K Glow Super Cream has skin nourishing, hydrating, collagen-promoting yet gentle ingredients.

But every ingredient claims it is wonderful. What’s the proof?

 

Clinical Research

The skincare showdown: Bakuchiol vs Retinol

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol is a plant-based phenol that decreases wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Studies show that gentle, natural bakuchiol holds its’ own against Retinol.

Retinol looks emollient but dries the skin, whereas bakuchiol hydrates

Retinol looks emollient but dries the skin, whereas bakuchiol hydrates

“Our study demonstrates that bakuchiol is comparable with retinol in its ability to improve photoaging and is better tolerated than retinol.” [1]

One randomized, double-blind, 12-week clinical study with 44 volunteers compared retinol and bakuchiol. There was no statistical difference between how each decreased wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. But the retinol users reported facial skin scaling and stinging. [2]

A second study confirmed the Retinol-like functionality of bakuchiol. It also documented the stimulation of collagen within the skin. Bakuchiol was used twice a day for 12 weeks. The result was a significant improvement in wrinkles, pigmentation, elasticity, and firmness without the retinol associated side effects. [3]

Bakuchiol inhibits melanin production on age spots and acne scars better than arbutin [4]. Bakuchiol also helps with acne.[5]

What makes Bakuchiol even better?
Pairing it with Astaxanthin.

Astaxanthin

24k Glow Super Cream uses Haematococcus Pluvalis Algae as an Astaxanthin source

24k Glow Super Cream uses Haematococcus Pluvalis Algae as an Astaxanthin source

Astaxanthin is an exceptional anti-oxidant.

Many topicals use a chemically synthesized Astaxanthin. But 24K Glow Super Cream uses natural Astaxanthin.  Natural Astaxanthin is derived from Haematococcus Pluvalis Extract, a freshwater species of algae. [6]

Anti-oxidants are important because oxidative stress causes dermal damage resulting in skin aging.

Natural aging and photoaging (UV light) produce reactive oxygen species (ROS). ROS ages skin by causing an inflammatory response. [7] This degrades skin collagen and elastin.

Astaxanthin is especially effective at preventing ROS formations in the skin. [8]

Astaxanthin protects skin from the free radical damage that accelerates skin aging. It counteracts UV damage and improves elasticity via improved skin function. It promotes collagen production. [9]

Astaxanthin suppresses hyperpigmentation and photoaging. It also reduces wrinkle formation in several clinical studies [10].

Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, more potent and stable than Vitamins C or E.
Morganna's Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has plant-based Astaxanthin

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream has plant-based Astaxanthin

 

Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow Super Cream also contains a host of natural but highly effective ingredients to counteract skin aging and support skin hydration. Let’s take a closer look at the other ingredients in this formulation:

 

the Supporting Ingredients

Olives are a natural Squalane source

Olives are a natural Squalane source

Squalane

Squalane comes from olives oil, rice, or sugar cane.

Rich in fatty acids, it contains all the restorative goodness of olive oil without the greasiness. Squalane mimics the skin’s natural sebum and makes the skin barrier smooth and soft.

 

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is from palm kernel or coconut oil. It is a mix of fatty acids attached to glycerin. It is a natural skin replenishing emollient that creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to reduce moisture loss. [11]

 

Sodium Hyaluronate

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

Sodium Hyaluronate has a lower molecular size than to other Hyaluronic Acids. This is good because it can absorb deeper into the skin and bring other actives along with it.

 

Glycerin

Glycerin is a natural vegetable-derived, non-toxic humectant that helps the skin to retain moisture. Glycerin fills in gaps in dryer skin which makes skin look better and keeps the outer layer of the skin intact.

 

Tocopherol

Tocopherol is a natural Vitamin E is from plant seeds. It is a skin-softening antioxidant that makes damaged skin (scars, sun-damaged) pliable.  Once the skin is pliable, other treating ingredients can work their magic.

 

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Collagen is the scaffolding of skin. We lose it as we age. Less collagen means more sagging. Hydrolyzed Collagen is broken down into smaller pieces to penetrate the skin.

Hydrolyzed Royal Jelly Protein

Royal Jelly is the gelatinous substance bees make to feed the queen bee. Royal Jelly is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant filled with skin-friendly nutrients. It smooths fine lines and wrinkles and enables skin repair. [12]  Royal Jelly can promote collagen production. [13]

Ingredient list for Morganna's Alchemy 24K Glow

The ingredient list for Morganna’s Alchemy 24K Glow

Hydrolyzed Elastin

Elastin gives skin its’ youthful bounce. It works with collagen to support and firm the skin.

 

 What it Does Not Contain
  • No Parabens
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Gluten-free
  • Non-GMO
  • Cruelty-free
  • COSMOS Eco-Certificate

 

 

24K Glow Super Cream has a sleek, sealed product packaging with an enclosed pump top dispenser

24K Glow Super Cream has a sleek, sealed product packaging with an enclosed pump top dispenser

My Experience

24K Glow Super Cream is a sleek, sealed product with an enclosed pump top dispenser.

The cream itself is an apricot shade, but it doesn’t impart any actual tint to the skin. It is a creamy gel consistency.

The texture is not at all gritty like some Retinol prescription gels. It absorbs and spreads easily without tugging the skin. It dries down within a minute. I give an extra minute before sunscreen application but it is not tacky or gummy.

A light gel-like cream with a non-tacky finish

A light gel-like cream with a non-tacky finish

There is a pleasant almost sweet spicy scent that dissipates on the dry down.

The skin has a bit of a glow afterward but not greasy looking. My skin feels smooth and appears hydrated with or without additional moisturizer application.

 

24K Glow is a creamy gel consistency

24K Glow is a creamy gel consistency

RESULTS

I have used it twice a day for 11 days. And so far no dreadful skin peeling days that I can’t wear makeup on my skin. No days that my skin is so raw that my sunscreen stings. No skipping a topical treatment day because my skin is just too red and irritated. It is early but my skin looks more even and refined.

Notably, unlike by day ten of Retinol use, my skin is hydrated and smooth.

The Experiment

Structurally, bakuchiol is nothing like retinol. But…I still wondered if an excessive application would irritate my skin like retinol can. So I deliberately over-did it a few nights in a row to see what would happen.

I zealously applied it before bed expecting to wake up with a red face. Unlike Retinol, I did not wake up red and irritated, and my skin was not tight or itchy feeling. It looked smooth and hydrated, even without applying moisturizer. When I applied 24k Glow in the morning, it did not sting and my skin was not tight.

Contains Liposomal Astaxanthin

Contains Liposomal Astaxanthin

what We Love

Unlike Retinol, 24K Glow can be used on areas too sensitive for retinol. I can use it around my mouth, on the under-eye area, and on crow’s feet.

And while Retinol shouldn’t be worn during the day, this bakuchiol-based product is safe to use both day and night.

Studies show bakuchiol results are seen in 12 weeks. So far, so good!

Apply Morganna's 24K Glow morning and evening

Apply morning and evening

Where to Buy It

Find 24K Glow Super Cream at https://www.morgannasalchemy.com/product/24k-glow

24K Glow with Liposomal Astaxanthin and Bakuchiol

24K Glow with Liposomal Astaxanthin and Bakuchiol

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Morganna’s Alchemy

Morganna’s Alchemy

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references

  1. Dhaliwal, S.; Rybak, I.; Ellis, S.R.; Notay, M.; Trivedi, M.; Burney, W.; Vaughn, A.R.; Nguyen, M.; Reiter, P. (February 2019). “Prospective, randomized, double‐blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing”. British Journal of Dermatology. 180 (2): 289–296. doi:10.1111/bjd.16918. ISSN 0007-0963. PMID 29947134.
  2. Ibid
  3. Chaudhuri RK, Bojanowski K. Bakuchiol: a retinol-like functional compound revealed by gene expression profiling and clinically proven to have anti-aging effects. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2014 Jun;36(3):221-30. doi: 10.1111/ics.12117. Epub 2014 Mar 6. PMID: 24471735.
  4. Ohno O, Watabe T, Nakamura K, Kawagoshi M, Uotsu N, Chiba T, Yamada M, Yamaguchi K, Yamada K, Miyamoto K, Uemura D. Inhibitory effects of bakuchiol, bavachin, and isobavachalcone isolated from Piper longum on melanin production in B16 mouse melanoma cells. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2010;74(7):1504-6. doi: 10.1271/bbb.100221. Epub 2010 Jul 7. PMID: 20622433.
  5. Chaudhuri, Ratan & Marchio, Francois. (2011). Bakuchiol in the management of acne-affected Skin. Cosmet. Toilet.. 126. 502-510.
  6. Davinelli S, Nielsen ME, Scapagnini G. Astaxanthin in Skin Health, Repair, and Disease: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients. 2018 Apr 22;10(4):522. doi: 10.3390/nu10040522. PMID: 29690549; PMCID: PMC5946307.
  7. Nishida, Y. and E. Yamashita. “Quenching Activities of Common Hydrophilic and Lipophilic Antioxidants against Singlet Oxygen Using Chemiluminescence Detection System.” (2007).
  8. Camera E., Mastrofrancesco A., Fabbri C., Daubrawa F., Picardo M., Sies H., Stahl W. Astaxanthin, canthaxanthin and beta-carotene differently affect UVA-induced oxidative damage and expression of oxidative stress-responsive enzymes. Exp. Dermatol. 2009;18:222–231. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0625.2008.00790.x.
  9. Ibid
  10. Tominaga K., Hongo N., Karato M., Yamashita E. Cosmetic benefits of astaxanthin on human subjects. Acta Biochim. Pol. 2012;59:43–47.
  11. Hay IC, Jamieson M, Ormerod AD. “Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata.” Arch Dermatol. 1998;134(11):1349–1352. doi:10.1001/archderm.134.11.134
  12. Park HM, Hwang E, Lee KG, Han SM, Cho Y, Kim SY. Royal jelly protects against ultraviolet B-induced photoaging in human skin fibroblasts via enhancing collagen production. J Med Food. 2011;14(9):899–906. doi:10.1089/jmf.2010.1363
  13. International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2015, pages 456-463

 

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Lush Lashes & Full Brow Growth Without Irritation: Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

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Who wouldn’t want to up their eyelash game? Lash growth and lengthening products abound. Many of them cause some eye irritation and redness. For eyelash growth without the irritation, we recently discovered Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer, ideal for growing longer, thicker eyelashes and filling in bare spots on eyebrows.

Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

 

If you have sworn off lash growth products due to some brands leaving your eyes feeling dry, irritated, red and grainy, you may be reluctant to try another lash product. We tried several over time, with various degrees of success. Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer offer non-irritating lash enhancement.

One lash lengthening product you’re likely familiar with is Latisse. Latisse does grow longer lashes. But the active ingredient, bimatoprost, is a known eye irritant.  The other proven ingredient that causes two known active ingredients that cause lash growth in various lash products is both known to irritate the eyes. While you are not supposed to actually get the liquid in your eye, just on your lashes, it is very difficult not to accidentally get some in the eye.

ABOUT Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

Osmotics Nutrilash takes a different approach to lash growth. It focuses on lash line density and addressing sparse areas. Instead of thin, spindly, longer lashes, Nutrilash promotes stronger and fuller lashes, notably, filling in sparse spots. I find this creates a lusher, fuller lashline and more defined eye. Length can always be added with mascara, but lashline fullness is harder to fake.

Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer FEATURES OF NOTE

  • This product is far less irritating to the eye because, like all Osmotics products, it only contains the ingredients clinically proven to get the job done, no fillers, no extras. This means less possible irritation due to chemical interaction and reaction to fillers, dyes, etc.
  • It uses the same technology to grow hair as the Osmotics Follicle Nutrient System.  It is tested as safe for eyes.

 

What is unique about Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

What is unique about Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

  • It features 28 disposable applicator brushes and a clean dispensing weekly four tube system, so there is no product contamination from “double dipping” onto your eye and into the product.
Four tubes and 28 disposable brushes for easy, sanitary use and direct lash application

Four tubes and 28 disposable brushes for easy, sanitary use and direct lash application

 

  • I particularly like filling out my brow tail to the proper length and applying it to the top arch of my brows to encourage brow hair growth for a youthful, fuller, lifted brow.
  • Lash extensions can take their toll on fragile lashes. If your lashes look lackluster after removing lash extensions, Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer can get them healthy and back in shape.
  • Got one brow or eye that droops more than the other? Most people do. Add just an extra dot at the top of the arch of your drooping brow to encourage hair growth in an area that will visually raise your brow

 

VERDICT: I like the fuller lashline look I get from Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer, as well as the brow enhancement, my brows look fuller and more natural, especially since I can fill out the tails of the brows and sparse spots. It does require a bit more time than Latisse does to grow lashes, about 4-6 weeks. But I prefer the thick, lush, healthy look of the Osmotics grown lashes to the thinner and spindly look of the Latisse lashes.

I have not experienced any eye irritation or redness with daily use. One application is enough for lashes and touching up the sparse spots on my brows.

 

WHERE TO BUY Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

Find Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer at Osmotics.com, DermStore.com, and SkinStore

Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

 

Osmotics Nutrilash Brow and Lash Enhancer

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Celfull PURE β-NMN Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Supplement

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We all want to look and feel better.  But as we age, we decline. David Sinclair is a Harvard researcher known as the “rock star of aging and human longevity”. [1] Sinclair’s research shows certain supplements counteract the impact of aging. These include NMN, specifically Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide. [2] So we were excited to find Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement, an exceptionally pure NMN supplement that applies Sinclair’s exciting anti-aging NMN research.  Read about NMN, its’ benefits, and why Celfull’s NMN formulation is superior.
Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement

Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement

β-NMN Overview

NMN stands for Nicotinamide Mononucleotide.

PURE β-NMN, or Beta NMN, is the kind with anti-aging benefits.

There are two anomeric forms of NMN named alpha and beta. Beta NMN, or β-NMN is the active form.  CELFULL uses the anti-aging β-NMN, also known as Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide.

 

Clinical studies show NMN has anti-aging. health and beauty benefits

β-NMN Benefits

Research done by Sinclair and others shows  β-NMN has the following benefits:

  • Slows the aging process
  • More energy
  • Restore premature gray hair
  • Reduce morning fog
  • Improved sleep [3]
  • Neuroprotective
  • Protects organs such as the liver and heart [4]
  • Improved skin elasticity
  • Optimizes wellness, productivity, and health
Celfull NMN is a high-quality formula that’s ethically sourced and 99.8% pure.

NMN Research

Sinclair is the co-director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for the Biology of Aging at Harvard Medical School. [5] The Sinclair group studies why we age and how to reverse aging. [6]  Sinclair doesn’t endorse any particular supplements, he is a scientist, not a medical doctor.  However, he states in the conclusion of his book [7] and in interviews that he himself takes NMN.  Celfull implements the exact anti-aging research done by Dr. Sinclair in their NMN formulation.

Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement uses enzyme directed evolution to create an NMN supplement that absorbs 4.5 times faster. 

 

NMN supplementation enables DNA repair
Improved DNA repair enabled better health while looking and feeling better

Improved DNA repair enabled better health while looking and feeling better. Celfull NMN helps that happen.

Wine contains resveratrol which boosts sirtuins. NMN supports sirtuins,

Reservatrol rich foods like red wine are not enough to activate sirtuins. NMN supports sirtuins

What NMN Does

Many people take Reservatrol supplements or eat Reservatrol rich foods (berries, dark chocolate) for the anti-aging benefits.

Reservatrol boosts sirtuins. Our body has sirtuins, but they slow down with age.

Sirtuins tell DNA cells to repair themselves. [8] They show particular benefits to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. [9]  But just boosting sirtuins with a glass of red wine won’t keep them functioning. They need help to work optimally. [10] This help comes from NAD+.

Sirtuins are nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) dependent.  NAD+ is required for every cell of our body to facilitate energy production. Our NAD production declines with age. Less NAD means reduced cellular function. [11] NMN is a NAD precursor. More NMN means restored NAD levels. 

NMN thereby keeps sirtuins active. [ 12] NMN ensures the sirtuins have enough energy to work properly. Our NMN levels also decrease as we age. [13]

Research by Sinclair and others shows that NMN supplementation offsets aging by stimulating NAD levels, keeping sirtuins active [14], and giving them the “fuel” to repair the body as it did when we were younger. [15]

Trace levels of NMN are in some foods such as broccoli, cabbage, avocado, tomato, and raw beef. [16] However, it is impossible to eat enough NMN rich foods to counteract the rate at which the body is losing it. This is why NMN supplementation is necessary.

There are lots of NMN supplements out there at all different dosages and price points. So how does one find a quality NMN supplement?

 

The Celfull NMN formulation applies Sinclair’s research 

About Cellfull

We were particularly impressed with Celfull NMN. It is a high-quality, pure formula that is ethically sourced and extensively tested.

Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement

Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement

Celfull NMN Features

  • Pharmaceutical Grade
  • Fully Stabilized, doesn’t require refrigeration
  • NON-GMO
  • Gluten-free
  • No preservatives or any artificial chemicals
  • Extensively Tested
  • 99.8% Pure
  • Ethically sourced 
  • Certified and approved
  • Manufactured with all GMP standards
Third-party lab tested 99.8% pure

What Makes Celfull Special

Celfull Laboratories focuses on mitochondrial research. They have developed more than 20 targeted anti-aging and cell repair products such as NADH and NMN.

There are cheaper NMN supplements on the market, but they do not offer the combination of science-backed, state of the art manufacturing and formulation.

Celfull NMN is superior because it uses B-NMN, the active beta form. It is fully stable and doesn’t require refrigeration. It is exceptionally pure. And it is manufactured with state of the art techniques including Enhanced Absorption, Enzymatic Synthesis, and Extensive Purity Testing.

Optimal fast-absorbing, 330mg per dose 

Enhanced Absorption

Enzyme directed evolution is a technique advanced by Frances H Arnold to cause a chemical reaction faster. This results in a rapid, better absorption rate. This is considered such an important improvement to how active treating ingredients are delivered to the body that it won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.[17]

Celfull uses enzyme directed evolution to create an NMN supplement that absorbs 4.5 times faster.

Nobel Prize Award CELFULL NMN uses the Nobel Prize-winning enzyme directed evolution technique for 4.5 times higher absorption rate. It absorbs and creates NAD+ in the tissue within 10-30 minutes!

Superior Manufacturing Techniques

There are a few ways to manufacture NMN supplements. Celfull uses something called Enzymatic Synthesis. Enzymatic Synthesis is the safest, most effective manufacturing method. But it is also the most time consuming and expensive method because it requires multiple catalysts and that the raw materials are food grade

By using Enzymatic Synthesis, it gives an unprecedented 99.8% standardized purity to the supplements.

Extensive Purity Testing

Celfull is the only brand to perform multiple, extended toxicity tests. Testing includes:

  • Microbiological Tests
  • Cytotoxicity Tests
  • Genomic Aberrations Tests
  • Spermatids Tests
  • Acute Oral Toxicity Tests.

A toxicity test is designed to generate data concerning the adverse effects of a substance on human health, all the relative results proved Celfull NMN is absolutely safe for oral use.

 

The Experience

Take two Celfull NMN capsules each morning. I take it first thing with a glass of water before I have my morning coffee or eating. This gives me the most energy benefit throughout the day. But it can also be taken on an empty stomach 30 minutes before a meal.

These easy to swallow, soft vegetable capsules have no taste or odor.

We will test Celfull NMN for one month and report our results in a future post. But after just a week of use I feel more energy, more restful sleep, and less morning grog. I am very hopeful!

Tips for Best Use

  • Talk to your doctor before taking this or any supplement.
  • It is a soft vegetable capsule, but if you cannot swallow any capsule, the powder contents can be mixed into a liquid.
Take two capsules with a glass of water

Take two capsules with a glass of water

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement at http://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZQ5423G

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Celfull NMN Dietary Supplement

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Celfull NMN

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REFERENCES

  1. Sinclair, David “Lifespan: Why We Age―and Why We Don’t Have To”, Atria Books; ISBN-10: 1501191977, September 10, 2019
  2. David Sinclair, https://genetics.med.harvard.edu/sinclair/people/sinclair.php
  3. Imai S, Guarente L. NAD+ and sirtuins in aging and disease. Trends Cell Biol. 2014 Aug;24(8):464-71. doi: 10.1016/j.tcb.2014.04.002. Epub 2014 Apr 29. PMID: 24786309; PMCID: PMC4112140.
  4. Kane AE, Sinclair DA. Sirtuins and NAD+ in the Development and Treatment of Metabolic and Cardiovascular Diseases. Circ Res. 2018 Sep 14;123(7):868-885. doi: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.118.312498. PMID: 30355082; PMCID: PMC6206880.
  5. David Sinclair, https://genetics.med.harvard.edu/sinclair/people/sinclair.php
  6. The Sinclair Lab, https://genetics.med.harvard.edu/sinclair/research.php
  7. Sinclair, Lifespan, Atria
  8. Grabowska, Wioleta et al. “Sirtuins, a promising target in slowing down the ageing process.” Biogerontology vol. 18,4 (2017): 447-476. doi:10.1007/s10522-017-9685-9
  9. Kane,  Sirtuins,  Circ Res. 2018
  10. McReynolds MR, Chellappa K, Baur JA. Age-related NAD+ decline. Exp Gerontol. 2020 Feb 22;134:110888. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2020.110888. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32097708; PMCID: PMC7442590.
  11. Bonkowski MS, Sinclair DA. Slowing ageing by design: the rise of NAD+ and sirtuin-activating compounds. Nat Rev Mol Cell Biol. 2016 Nov;17(11):679-690. doi: 10.1038/nrm.2016.93. Epub 2016 Aug 24. PMID: 27552971; PMCID: PMC5107309.]
  12. Fang EF, Kassahun H, Croteau DL, Scheibye-Knudsen M, Marosi K, Lu H, Shamanna RA, Kalyanasundaram S, Bollineni RC, Wilson MA, Iser WB, Wollman BN, Morevati M, Li J, Kerr JS, Lu Q, Waltz TB, Tian J, Sinclair DA, Mattson MP, Nilsen H, Bohr VA. NAD+Replenishment Improves Lifespan and Healthspan in Ataxia Telangiectasia Models via Mitophagy and DNA Repair. Cell Metab. 2016 Oct 11;24(4):566-581. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2016.09.004. PMID: 27732836; PMCID: PMC5777858.] 
  13. Dai H, Sinclair DA, Ellis JL, Steegborn C. Sirtuin activators and inhibitors: Promises, achievements, and challenges. Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Aug;188:140-154. doi: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2018.03.004. Epub 2018 Mar 22. PMID: 29577959; PMCID: PMC6342514.
  14. Poddar, Saikat Kumar et al. “Nicotinamide Mononucleotide: Exploration of Diverse Therapeutic Applications of a Potential Molecule.” Biomolecules vol. 9,1 34. 21 Jan. 2019, doi:10.3390/biom9010034
  15. Dai H, Sinclair DA, Ellis JL, Steegborn C. Sirtuin activators and inhibitors: Promises, achievements, and challenges. Pharmacol Ther. 2018 Aug;188:140-154. doi: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2018.03.004. Epub 2018 Mar 22. PMID: 29577959; PMCID: PMC6342514.]
  16. Imai S, Guarente L. NAD+ and sirtuins in aging and disease. Trends Cell Biol. 2014 Aug;24(8):464-71. doi: 10.1016/j.tcb.2014.04.002. Epub 2014 Apr 29. PMID: 24786309; PMCID: PMC4112140.]
  17. Nobel Prize, Scientific Background on the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2018, “DIRECTED EVOLUTION OF ENZYMES AND BINDING PROTEINS”, October 3, 2018,  https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2018/10/advanced-chemistryprize-2018.pdf

 

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The Style Chicks team personally tests and thoroughly evaluates each product before it is featured.

Style Chicks independently researches product ingredients to understand how every featured product works. We show our research in the References section of each article.

Our opinions are 100% our own.

Anti-Aging Devices
An Update On Our NEWA Experience

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We recently interviewed EndyMed, the makers of NEWA. NEWA is an at-home RF device designed to reduce facial sagging. The 3DEEP radiofrequency energy that powers the NEWA is the same medical technology used by clinics and dermatologists. And the Style Chicks are testing NEWA out. Here are our first impressions of NEWA.

NEWA tightens skin and produces collagen

 

Does Using NEWA Hurt?

No. NEWA is not painful: it doesn’t zap, sting or burn.

There is a mild warmth, like getting an ultrasound. We use it on the higher power setting, 2, but there is a lower power setting if needed. Even around the orbital bone, there is no discomfort.

Set the device to power level two for use, but reduce it to level one if you experience any discomfort

 

USING THE NEWA ACTIVATOR GEL

The NEWA device comes with a tube of activator gel.

There is a conduction gel. It is important to use enough gel to be able to smoothly glide the treatment head in circles on the skin without tugging the skin. The amount shown in the instructional video looks like a bit much, but about what I found I needed.

I am doing all the possible treatment areas, so I use more gel than someone treating one area. The gel is reapplied to the treatment head before each section session. At this rate, the gel tube in the kit will last about a month.

Replacement tubes of activator gel tubes are available from NEWA and other beauty vendors like Sephora and Neiman Marcus.

Close up of the NEWA treatment head. Cover all of the metal with gel

 

The Experience

Doing all the treatment areas takes me about half an hour to 40 minutes. It is four minutes per treatment area.

I have slight redness after a treatment, but it is completely gone in about 15 minutes. There is no skin irritation. I can apply my makeup or serums immediately after.

I can see a lift immediately after use, especially on the brow bone area after a forehead treatment. And around my mouth.

I find it is worthwhile to take a few minutes to do NEWA as a spot treatment immediately before makeup. It lifts the area and gives my eyes an alert, perky look and it smooths the lines from my nose to mouth.

Stay tuned for updates and a full report after our initial treatment is completed. Next up, we review the research to understand why NEWA works.

 

Stay Tuned For Updates on Our Results

The Style Chicks are currently using NEWA to treat:

  • Orbital area
  • Upper cheeks
  • Jawline, turkey waddle, and upper throat
  • Lower cheek area and sagging around the mouth
  • Forehead

For the first month, we do 4-5 treatments per week in each area. We found the tips that EndyMed offered in our interview to be very helpful.

Read our EndyMed interview to answer your NEWA questions

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Dry Hair Gets Luxe Treatment
ROIL Healthy Hair Masque

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We are big fans of the Luxury Brand ROIL. We have raved about the work of ROIL founder, hair guru Amanda George, for years. Meanwhile, my coarse hair has seen some things. Bad things. Enter the need for some serious hair pampering. Fortunately, Amanda George is still busy working hair miracles. We turn to the ROIL line of hair products, and especially, ROIL Healthy Hair Masque.
ROIL Healthy Hair Masque

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque

 

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We love this masque because it makes damaged hair look good, and healthy hair look fabulous.

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque made Courtney’s silky virgin hair soft, lush and bouncy. Courtney’s hair is in excellent, healthy condition.

My coarse, colored hair, however, needs to go to rehab. ROIL Healthy Hair Masque made my processed hair smooth and soft. It gave my hair bounce and movement. And it does it without leaving a dull residue coating like many coarse hair treatments tend to do.

This hair masque makes hair seem younger. Like turning back the clock on all the crazy stuff I’ve subjected upon my mane.   The coloring, highlights, color correction, hot tools, and alcohol-laden styling products. It is like all those things never happened.  A hair do-over if you will.

ROIL Healthy Hair Masque contains Amla fruit oil, which is nutrient-rich and wonderful for hair
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Amla or Gooseberry comes from these small fruits. It is considered a superfood with many beauty benefits

The EXPERIENCE

Use

Delicate orange scent

A delightful yet delicate orange scent

  • Scent: a delicate blend of orange and grapefruit notes.
  • Texture/Consistency: Thicker custard texture, but spreads smoothly and absorbs quickly. Very easy to wash out.
  • Feel: An elegant decadence to it makes you want to use it while soaking in a warm bath.

The Results

Lifeless hair looks and feels so much better after leaving the ROIL masque in the hair for even a minute or two. But it really sings when used for 30 minutes to a few hours.

  • My hair seemed fuller and had more movement even while still wet.
  • Shine even on unruly parts. It is a healthy shine, not shellac, silicone fake-looking shine.
  • Improved texture of dry, unruly gray hairs and damaged sections.

 

 Ingredient Profile

Amla fruit

Amla Oil

Amla Oil comes from the Amla fruit, which is known as the wonder fruit.

High in Vitamin C, it imparts strength and thickness to hair. It is nutrient-dense and full of powerful antioxidants. Ayurvedic practitioners believe Amla can penetrate into the root and hair shaft, encouraging hair growth and rejuvenation.  It leaves hair feeling beautiful, soft, and with outrageous shine.

A study shows Amla has another impressive ability: to reverse damage from hair coloring. The reason is Gallic acid, a powerful phenolic compound found in amla which repairs chemical and environmental damage.[1]

A few hair products use Amla. But notice their ingredients listings, it is often just a sprinkling of Amla, not the percentage necessary for a true hair rehab.  ROIL uses a generous amount of Amla in this formulation for meaningful hair rehab.

ROIL does Amla masques one better by also adding a hair-loving combination of ingredients.

Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed Oil

Grape Seed Oil is a rich but lightweight oil that leaves hair hydrated, lively and perfectly nourished. Grapeseed Oil is excellent for dry and brittle hair, including unruly grays.

 

Shea Butter

Shea Butter has rich, naturally nurturing fatty acids and vitamins. It gives a uniquely soft feel and makes hair healthier.

 

PART OF A HEALTHY HAIR REHAB PLAN

We’ve got several hair rescue products on our Holy Grail list. These include Olaplex, the Oribe Gold Lust range, and Philip Kingsley Elasticizer. Now we add ROIL Healthy Hair Masque to that list. Any bond-building treatment, like Olaplex, requires a hydrating conditioning treatment afterward.  After Olaplex or Philip Kingsley Elasticizer, my hair looks best when followed with a ROIL Healthy Hair Masque treatment.

No matter how damaged or dry my hair seems, the ROIL Healthy Hair Masque always gives a good hair day.
ROIL luxury hair and body care products

ROIL luxury hair and body care products

 

THE VERDICT

A luxe treatment suitable for all hair types, and especially effective on coarse hair.

The consistency feels wonderful. Like a whipped custard. It rinses out quickly without residue. And it smells lovely. After one use,  we immediately bought two more ROIL Healthy Hair Masques because it brings hair back to life and leaves it SO SO shiny. And it has been a repeat purchase ever since. Highly recommended.

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find ROIL in select luxury hotels, Amanda George salons, and through the ROIL website, www.roilife.com

 

Other Roil Products We Love

Roil Private Collection Body Lotion

Custom-Crafted Organically Farmed Luxury: ROIL Private Collection Body Lotion by Amanda George

 

QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS?

Have any questions about ROIL Healthy Hair Masque?

The Style Chicks are here to answer them.

Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]

references

  1. Nishida, Yuichi & Ito, Taketoshi & Hosokawa, Minoru & Aono, Megumi & Yokomaku, Atsushi & Konta, Hiroshi & Iimura, Ken-Ichi & Kato, Teiji & Sugiyama, Keikichi. (2004). Repairing Effects of Diglucosyl Gallic Acid on Coloring-Damaged Hair. Journal of Oleo Science. 53. 295-304. 10.5650/jos.53.295.

 

 

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