APRIORI BEAUTY AND THE BEAUTY OF PEPTIDES

Ever wondered what those magical ingredients were in your anti-aging products and what they actually did to decrease aging’s effects on your skin? Peptides are one of anti-aging’s most desired ingredients. They are short sequences of amino acids linked by peptide bonds that are similar in structure to proteins, but shorter in length. They play a significant role in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen synthesis. Some also block the transmission of nerve signals to facial muscles. Peptides are especially important when it comes to repairing your skin’s collagen, which breaks down as we age from loss of elasticity and strength and even environmental factors such as UV exposure and stress. When applied to the skin (via skincare), peptides stimulate collagen production and assist in preventing further unwanted wrinkles from appearing on our face that can develop simply through every day facial expressions. Peptides are a safer alternative to injections, plus they target the same wrinkle-formation mechanism topically without the high cost and potential side effects.

Enjoy peptides' anti-aging benefits in Apriori Beauty’s Celloxylin® skincare products, including: PSR Next, Activating Tonic, Firming Complex, Eye+Lip Age Eraser, Day Defense Plus Broad Spectrum SPF 25, Night Repair 3Deep, and Hydro-Burst Moisture Intense Lotion.

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Watch that Microbead Facial Scrub posted in Skin, Inc, September 2015 Magazine

As a growing number of legislators attempt to enact laws banning cosmetics and personal care items that contain plastic microbeads due to their impact on waterways, a recent study has found even a single use of a product going down the drain is a cause for concern.

The latest research at Plymouth University, published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin, has recently estimated between 4,594 and 94,500 microbeads, each a fraction of a millimeter in diameter, could be released in a single use of certain products, such as facial scrubs. Subsequent analysis using electron microscopy show

"We estimated that between 4,594 and 94,500 microbeads could be released in a single use," according to the study, which added that this could result in up to 80 tonnes of unnecessary microplastic waste entering the sea every year from use of these cosmetics.

Aside from these findings, it has been a seesaw ride for legislative attempts to ban microbeads in California, although a bill banning using them in cosmetics and personal care has now passed the Assembly.

A revised version of Assembly bill 888, which prohibits the use of microbeads, received a legislative nod, passing 24-14, after a previous version was crushed by a vote of 19-16 in the California Senate a day earlier. The first time around, the bill fell two votes short of the 21 votes it needed to pass, even though a number of other states in the U.S. have already banned the use of plastic microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.

A similar bill in California lost by one vote a year ago.

The earlier version of AB-888 would have prohibited, on and after January 1, 2020, a person, as defined, from selling or offering for promotional purposes in California "a personal care product containing plastic microbeads that are used to exfoliate or cleanse in a rinse-off product, as specified." Also, it would have exempted from those prohibitions the sale or promotional offer of a product containing less than 1 part per million (ppm) by weight of plastic microbeads.

The newer version removed this wording that required the use of natural products as exfoliants in any alternative developed by the cosmetics industry as well as state oversight in reviewing the microbead alternatives. Plastic microbeads under the bill are still prohibited on and after Jan 1, 2020 and AB-888 passed the Assembly on a concurrence vote on Tuesday.

Microbeads were found in the Los Angeles River last year, according to the office of California assembly­member Richard Bloom (D-Santa Monica). Proponents of the microbeads ban argue that fish often mistake non-biodegradible plastic microbeads for food and eat them, resulting in toxins further up the food chain. However, a number of product manufacturers are using safe and natural alternatives such as crushed nut shells.

As of this report, Connecticut, New Jersey, Illinois, Wisconsin, Maine and Colorado already have bans on non-biodegradable microbeads, with other states with bills in process such as New York, which await state Senate action. 

I like Apriori Beauty's Celloxylin Treatment Enzyme Activated Micro Scrub

Contains the NutrientReservoir™, which protects and nourishes skin cells by addressing the 4 core influences of aging: Oxidative Stress, Genetics, Hormonal Fluctuation, and Mitochondrial Function.
• Provides gentle mechanical and chemical exfoliation
• Beet sugar removes dead skin cells and is an effective anti-inflammatory ingredient.
• Enzymes derived from papaya help release the bonds that hold dead skin cells to the surface.
• Sulfate, Paraben, and Fragrance Free! Gentle and effective formula perfect for all skin types.

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Why Your Skin Care May Be Aging You By Kristen Vinakmens

You use your retinols and AHAs diligently to stave off aging and maintain a glowy complexion. But could they actually be aging you? If you’re not super-diligent with sun protection, they very well could be. Active ingredients like retinoids, salicylic acid, and glycolic acid can cause sun sensitivity, making your skin more vulnerable to the sun’s rays and more prone to sun damage (read: wrinkles and dark spots in your future). So even if you’re wearing your SPF 15 or 30 moisturizer on the regular, that daily 20-minute lunchtime walk could land you a serious case of red face. Read on for the lowdown on sun sensitivity — also known as photosensitivity — and how best to protect yourself.

Cause and effect
By now, you’ve likely surmised that vitamin A-derived retinol and prescription retinoid creams are the gold standard in skincare, beloved by dermatologists for their wrinkle-fighting, collagen-boosting benefits. But by their very nature, retinol-based products sweep away the bad (dead skin cells) to make room for the good (fresh, new skin), which can leave you more exposed to the sun’s rays if you’re not careful. “When you use a topical retinoid, it removes the layer of dead skin cells on the top of the epidermis that can make the skin appear dull,” says New York-based dermatologist Amy Wechsler. Those old skin cells, though, act as a natural barrier against the sun, offering a mild built-in layer of sun protection. Wechsler says if you whisk them away, your complexion is more exposed and therefore more easily sunburned.

The same is true of both alpha- and beta-hydroxy acids, ingredients such as salicylic, lactic, and glycolic acid, which exfoliate and essentially thin the top layer of the skin, known as the stratum corneum. “This allows UV light to penetrate more deeply,” says Debra Jaliman, a dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Your level of sensitivity to the sun will vary by ingredient, adds Wechsler, with salicylic acid being the mildest and prescription retinoids and glycolic acid (depending on their respective strengths) being the highest. “The higher you go in strength, potentially the higher your level of sun sensitivity,” says Wechsler. One caveat, though: You have to be using these ingredients regularly, several times a week to be susceptible to these effects.

But it’s not just skin care that can make you more vulnerable to the sun’s rays. Prescription drugs such as Accutane, common antibiotics like cipro, tetracycline, and doxycycline, and anti-inflammatory pain medications Aleve and naprosyn can all cause photosensitivity, even temporarily. Wechsler recommends steering clear of retinoids and AHAs/BHAs altogether if you belong to any of the above camps, as well as those suffering from lupus or skin conditions like rosacea or psoriasis.

Protecting yourself
So now you may be thinking: Am I doing more harm than good by reaching for my retinol? Probably not, as long as you’re wearing proper sun protection daily, even as summer wanes and it isn’t blazing hot outside. Most dermatologists now recommend using full-on broad-spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 every day, even if you’re just going about your daily business. So that moisturizer with an added SPF 15 isn’t quite going to cut it. Why? “To achieve the SPF level on a bottle of moisturizer, you have to use a lot – a whole shot glass – and who uses that much?” says Wechsler. While you need to use the same amount of pure sunscreen, she says, you’re better protected, since it isn’t diluted with moisturizer.

Jaliman also advises being super-diligent with sun safety habits while using these powerful active ingredients, such as: avoiding the midday sun from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; wearing a wide-brimmed hat; and using sun-protective clothing. Meanwhile, if you’re planning on going on vacation or spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun, Wechsler recommends taking a retinoid/AHA/BHA break, or at least decreasing the frequency while you’re going to be exposed. And of course, keep that broad-spectrum SPF close at hand, all year long. “If the whole point is to use something that will make your skin look better and healthier, then the strongest anti-aging thing to do would be to wear sunscreen. It’s pointless to [use these ingredients] and not wear sunscreen.”