Restorative Cream
Cicalfate Restorative Skin Cream contains 45% Avène thermal spring water to help soothe and soften damaged skin. The cream is designed to help skin recover from scratches, cuts, burns, cracked skin, stitches, and diaper rash. The product also helps promote a healthy skin environment by minimizing potential infections and signs of scarring. Other ingredients include zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, and copper sulfate for their anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, as well as sucralfate. The cream is hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic. It is also fragrance-, preservative-, and colorant-free. The cream should be applied twice daily to problem areas after washing with a soap-free cleanser.
Avène
Cellex Photopheresis System
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Therakos Cellex Photopheresis system to relieve painful skin lesions in patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. The basis of the system is a novel cellular therapy called extracorporeal photopheresis. Like its predecessor, Cellex is associated with reduced rates of infection risk and reinfusion errors. However, it has been improved so that a lower extracorporeal blood volume is neededmaking it possible to treat lower weight patientsand treatment time is shorter. In addition, users can switch between double- and single-needle treatment, and the separation technology has also been updated.
Therakos Inc.
Glycolic Shave Cream
Glytone introduces a glycolic acid-based shaving cream designed for shaving problem skin and tough beards. The new cream contains a free acid level of 9.8% glycolic acid that helps to soften and exfoliate the skin, as well as reduce the occurrence of razor burn and ingrown hairs. The product does not lather or become foamy, but it is formulated to provide protection and lubrication for the skin while shaving. For best results, wash the area with soap or another cleanser and leave it wet before rubbing in the cream. The shaving cream can be used in conjunction with other Glytone products including the Essentials Daily Cream, Essentials Daily Lotion, and Essentials Night Cream. It is suitable for all skin types.
Glytone
FDA Clears Pellevé
Pellevé, a skin-tightening system for the nonablative treatment of mild to moderate facial wrinkles and rhytids for skin types I-IV, is now available. The Food and Drug Administration cleared the device based on clinical data demonstrating that a single treatment can safely and effectively tighten and improve the appearance of facial skin for up to 6 months. The device delivers radiowaves to the dermal tissue beneath the skin without damaging the epidermis, inducing collagen denaturization and contraction. As the dermal tissue recovers, new collagen synthesis occurs, producing a tightening effect.
Ellman International Inc.
Hydration Serum Available
Hydrating Complex is available for retaining moisture and preventing future water loss from the skin. The product contains both high- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA) to provide hydration to the skin, as well as a hyaluronidase inhibitor to prevent HA breakdown. This product is sold through physicians' offices and medically supervised spas; it is not available for online purchase.
SkinMedica Inc.
Skin Care in a Pump
Photolagen-AGF is a nonprescription skin product that addresses a variety of skin concerns including sun damage, wrinkles, dryness, discoloration, skin firmness, and texture. The formula utilizes a proprietary delivery system, 17 plant-derived amino acids, and a patented pentapeptide technology to increase collagen and elastin production. Photolagen-AGF is pH balanced, hypoallergenic, and noncomedogenic. The product is available in a 2-oz bottle at a cost of $89. It should be applied to a freshly cleansed face and neck twice daily at two pumps per application, and should not be used with toner.
AminoGenesis
Ascorderm Skin Regimen
Biopelle has introduced Ascorderm, a new line of vitamin C skin care products providing a stable, 8-hour source of the anti-aging vitamin. Trial data have shown that Ascorderm use resulted in L-ascorbic acid concentration 8.5 times greater than that occurring naturally in the skin. Its activity and efficacy are enhanced by ROS-inhibiting ginkgo biloba, grape, and green tea extracts. The regimen comprises three contouring sera that provide antioxidant treatment, a cleanser, two moisturizers, and an eye cream. The products will only be available to patients through clinicians.
Biopelle Inc.
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Moisturizing Mask
The Flower Essence moisturizing mask is part of the Hydra Floral collection of anti-pollution, paraben-free skin care products. The cream mask includes mint and orange blossom to relax and quench the skin, pansy extracts for hydration, and micro-proteins of Moringa Oleifera to help protect against environmental pollutants. The formula contains no mineral oil, but it features neroli essential oil as a skin soother and vehicle for the active ingredients. The mask may be applied once or twice a week to a clean face and neck, and is to be left on the skin for 510 minutes. The mask is available in a 1.69-fl oz tube.