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info Amino Acids
Amino acids are natural products, versatile in behaviour and functions.
These include the synthesis of new collagen or fibroblasts. Amino Acids
Essential Solution includes: Ala, Arg, Asp, Cys, Gln, Gly, His, Ile, Leu,
Lys, Phe, Pro, Ser, Tau and Thr.
The result is a revitalized, regenerated and restructured skin, with
increased flexibility and elasticity, more luminous and improved texture..
Amino acids are versatile natural products on
their behaviour and properties, with a variety of biological functions to
fulfil. Among them: water-binding, blocking environ- mental damages,
restoring normal structure of the der- mis, acting as antioxidants,
improving tissue/hair nutri- tion, stimulating synthesis of new collagen,
fibroblasts and keratin, as well as promoting wound-healing.
Water accounts for about 60% of the human body and about a half of the
remaining part consists of amino acids. They are integral part of the
Natural Moisturizing Factor (N.M.F.), which helps to maintain a healthy
skin barrier and to keep it hydrated. It is known that the skin contains
more amino acids than any other tissue in the living body.
They are the "building blocks" for all life and also the chemical basis
for all proteins. The synthesis of fibrous proteins which are vital for
the skin, such as collagen and elastin, can only take place if the
necessary biological precursors, the amino acids, are available.
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Argireline -
Anti-Wrinkle Solution
Argireline Anti-Wrinkle Solution combines two active ingredients to
achieve a mild, non-toxic Botox effect, reducing and preventing expression
wrinkles by inhibiting muscle contraction. The perfect Botox alternative
for those who do not wish to lose their full range of facial expression.
Argireline Anti-Wrinkle Solution has been proven effective both in
reducing existing facial wrinkles and in preventing the development of new
lines, directing its formulation to the heart of the very same
wrinkle-formation mechanism.
Argireline Anti-Wrinkle Solution is effective for expression lines on the
forehead, between the eyebrows, around the eyes and to reduce "bar code"
lines on the lips
Inspired by the Mesobotox treatment, this solution combines two
ingredients to achieve a mild, non-toxic Botox effect. It reduces and
prevents emotional wrinkles by inhibiting muscle contraction.
Faces with more complex expressions and whose overlapping of muscular
functioning are a standard contra-indication of the Botox, since this
would lead to rather sinking and the general aspect becomes sad.
Argireline, acetyl hexapeptide-3 a unique peptide, is a chain of six amino
acids that both reduces the degree of existing facial wrinkles and has
been demonstrated effective against their development. This solution is a
non-toxic, safer and milder alternative to Botulinum Toxin, topically
targeting the same wrinkle-formation mechanism in a very different way.
Muscular contraction is attenuated twice by blocking ions entrance with
leuphasyl, and modulating the formation of the SNARE complex with
argireline.
Muscles are contracted when they receive neurotransmitter released from a
nerve cell and Botulinum Toxin A paralyses the muscle by selectively
blocking acetylcholine release at the neuromuscular junction. BONT-A
cleaves the protein SNAP-25 irreversibly, and therefore the SNARE complex
cannot assemble. Argireline is a mimic of the N-terminal end of SNAP-25
and it competes with the natural protein for a position in the SNARE
complex, so it destabilizes its formation, without breaking any of its
components. If the SNARE complex is slightly destabilized, the vesicle
cannot release neurotransmitters.
Leuphasyl, a pentapeptide mimics the natural path of enkephalins, acting
on expression wrinkles formation in a new way. It is a modified enkephalin
that couples to the enkephalin receptor, outside of nerve cells.
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Artichoke
Extract
Artichoke better know as Cynara scolymus
has been used in traditional medicine for centuries as a specific liver
and gallbladder remedy.
Artichoke Extract is used to mobilize fatty stores in the liver and
detoxify it, and as a natural aid to lower cholesterol. Cynarin
demonstrated properties against oxidative stress induced by inflammatory
mediators. In addition it exercises a certain control on lipolysis,
favouring the synthesis energy-transporting enzymes NAD-NADH2 and
NADP-NADPH2. It acts as diuretic and vasoconstrictor, stimulating the
lymphatic drainage system.
Artichoke mobilizes fat stores from tissues such as white adipose tissue,
and these fats pour into the blood from which they are subsequently
excreted from the body.
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Asian Centella
This effective cocktail combines Centella
asiatica (Gotu kola), Fucus vesiculosus and Hedera helix extract (Ivy) to
improve blood circulation, (particularly in areas where cellulite is
present), strengthen the skin and stimulate the connective tissue. The
result is Asian Centella, an efficient all-in-one treatment for cellulite,
skin rejuvenation, hair loss and stretch marks.
The use of Asian Centella in the management of
dermatological conditions has a long tradition and it has a wide range of
applications:
Centella asiatica has been documented to aid wound healing in several
scientific studies. One of the primary mechanisms of action of this plant
appears to be the stimulation of type- 1 collagen production. The
triterpenes of Centella Asiatica, and more particularly, asiatic acid,
stimulate collagen and elastin biosynthesis, and help to improve wound
repair with a better reepithelialisation and a normalisation of
perivascular connective tissue allowing an improvement of the venous wall
tone and elasticity.
Centella has the potential to enhance connective tissue integrity, elevate
antioxidant levels in wound healing, and improve capillary permeability.
Asian Centella helps in strengthening the capillaries and veins and
assists with better blood circulation. It stops the formation of fibers
that trap fat cells in cellulite and improve the flexibility of the
connective tissue. Asian Centella, stimulates collagen synthesis by
energizing dermal fibroblasts, which leads to stronger blood vessel walls.
Fucus is able to inhibit the inflammatory effects. It has anti-aging
properties by increasing skin elasticity and its polysaccharides are
natural antioxidants. The thallus of fucus contains organic iodine, which
mobilizes retained fluids from some parts of the body, stimulates blood
circulation and removes toxins. Edema is one of the agents that cause
cellulite; thus, active principles which reabsorb edemas are of great use
to treat this condition.
Ivy saponins have demonstrated in vitro anti-elastase and
anti-hyaluronidase activities, useful for the protection and for the
treatment of vein insufficiency. The stimulating action of ivy saponins on
blood circulation is reinforced by the flavonoids in this plant. The main
activity attributed to flavonoids is that they act as "vein-active"
agents, namely that they reduce the permeability and increase the
resistance of blood capillaries. The saponins mixture also showed
anti-inflammatory effects.
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Biotin
Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is a water-soluble
B-complex vitamin necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty
acids, and the metabolism of fats and amino acids. Deficiency may include
dermatologic symptoms like dermatitis, alopecia (hair loss) and
achromotrichia (absence or loss of pigment in the hair).
Biotin is required for the function of acetyl Co-A carboxylase, an enzyme
that puts together the building blocks for production of fats. Since the
membrane of all cells must contain the proper fat components to function
properly, the correct and efficient fat production processes are critical
for the health of all cells.
This active substance is a vitamin that helps stimulate cellular repair
and promotes healthy skin cell, and tissue growth. It helps against
premature hair loss and greying.
Studies have shown that Biotin influences the composition of keratin and
promotes the formation of intercellular lipid layers through increased
lipid synthesis, which improves the skin's natural barrier function and
provides a distinct reduction of fine wrinkles in the skin when applied
topically. Overall improvement in skin morphology.
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Caffeine
Caffeine Reducing Solution works to increase blood
flow and stimulate adipocytes to release fat into the bloodstream, so that
it can to be burned by the body's metabolism. In simple terms, caffeine
drains the body's fat cells.
In parallel, Caffeine Reducing Solution tightens and tones the skin,
helping to reduce the appearance of cellulite. When applied topically, it
works to act as a lipolytic agent, breaking down the fat tissue and
causing localized weight loss, without incurring any side effects.
Caffeine is an alkaloid. An alkaloid is defined as
any of various nitrogen containing organic bases obtained from plants.
Caffeine is one of three types of alkaloids, the others being theophylline
and theobromine, found in coffee, tea, cola nuts, cacao beans, mate and
guarana. These compounds are methyl xanthines, have different biochemical
effects.
Caffeine has a stimulant effect and increases the mobilization of free
fatty acids in the blood stream. Caffeine is able to stimulate cell
metabolism and specifically promotes the hydrolysis of triglycerides into
free fatty acids and glycerol, thus reducing adipose storages. This is
particularly useful in the cellulitis phenomenon where, due to an
alteration of the microcirculation, adipocytes are stimulated to
synthesize and accumulate higher amounts of triglycerides resulting in an
increase of the cell size. Caffeine increases lipolysis by inhibiting the
cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase, which is responsible for catalyzing
the conversion of cyclic AMP to AMP. The resulting high tissue
concentrations of cyclic AMP activate inactive hormone-sensitive lipase
and promote lipolysis.
It has also a diuretic effect, which helps to control the liquid retention
associated to cellulitis. Caffeine acts to drain the fat cells, tightens
and tones the skin and helps to reduce the appearance of cellulite even
more. The diuretic action helps to remove water from fat cells, thereby
reducing their size.
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Dexpanthenol
Dexpanthenol Regenerating Solution acts
as a moisturizer, boosting moisture levels in the stratum corneum,
reducing transepidermal water loss and maintaining the skin's natural
softness and elasticity.
Dexpanthenol Regenerating Solution accelerates cellular repair,
resconstructs damaged tissue and promotes normal keratinization of the
skin and hair. Panthenol, also
called pro-vitamin B5, is a naturally presented in skin and hair. It is
part of the coenzima A, necessary for the structure and regeneration of
epitelial lipids and of the mucous.
Topical Dexpanthenol acts like a moisturizer, improving stratum corneum
hydration, reducing transepidermal water loss and maintaining skin
softness and elasticity. Moreover, it activates the fibroblast
proliferation and accelerates re-epithelization in wound healing. This
substance has been also shown to have an anti- inflammatory effect on
experimental ultraviolet-induced erythema. Beneficial effects of
Dexpanthenol have been particularly observed in patients who have
undergone scar treatment, or therapy for burn injuries and different
dermatoses. It is a calming agent.
Panthenol is essential for the normal function of epithelial tissues.
Dexpanthenol, applied to the skin and hair, quickly is converted into its
bioatcive form vitamin B5 accelerating cell regeneration. It helps
repairing damaged tissue and promotes normal keratinization of the skin
and hair. Deficiency results in loss and discoloration of hair.
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DMAE
DMAE - Dimethylethanolamine acts immediately to improve the
appearance of sagging, flaccid skin. Its firming action works by
protecting the elastin and collagen cross-links.
DMAE Firming Solution provides an instant face or bodylift effect, while
defending the skin against free radicals and simultaneously infusing it
with moisture. DMAE or
Norcholine started to be used in external use to produce a lifting effect.
It is a natural compound in our body.
DMAE is a precursor of acetylcholine, a neuro-mediator which plays an
important role in the skin. Keratinocytes, fibroblasts, myofibroblasts,
sweat cells and endothelial cells, have membrane receptors and respond to
acetylcholine. The tensile effect of DMAE results in a cholinergic
stimulation of membrane receptors of fibroblasts, and stimulates
progressive concentration of the myofilaments of its cytosol. DMAE also
has antiradical and anti-lipofuscine activities and it repairs the
proteinic cross linking (collagen and elastin) of the area.
The mode of action of DMAE can consequently result a synergic combination
of actions at different levels: tension of dermal non-muscle cells,
cohesion and displacement of keratinocytes, hydration and elasticity of
the stratum corneum, better nutrition and skin defences, antioxidation and
skin uniformation. It acts quickly and lasts long.
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DNA Liquid & X-DNA Gel
A natural polymer with excellent
antioxidant and moisturizing capabilities that protect the cell membranes
from oxidative degradation.
Its capacity to restore dead cells and reconstruct connective tissue
stimulates the healing processes. Nucleic acid combats collagen
destruction caused by sun rays, oxidative stress and tobacco. As well as
being used in anti-ageing treatments to fight photo-ageing, X-DNA Gel also
enhances the skin of smokers and is able to improve a variety of
conditions such as dry skin, wrinkles, stretch marks and hair loss.
DNA is a natural polymer present in the cell nucleus
of all living beings, and the origin of the genetic code. Its therapeutic
effects increase in proportion to the size of the DNA chain, as high
polymerisation makes the product more active and improves tissue
penetration.
It has been observed that DNA has the power to restore cells that suffered
necrosis, reconstructing connective tissue by stimulating the scarring
processes. X-ADN can restore dead cells and reconstruct a new conjunctive
tissue stimulating healing processes.
Histologicaly, DNA can turn back the destruction of proteins (basically
collagen), blood cells, immuno-competitive structures and restore lesions
caused by ischemic processes. Because of its restorative effects on
proteins, X-AND Gel acts against collagen destruction by sun rays,
oxidative stress and tobacco (free radicals damages). It possesses
synergic action with vitamin E.
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Ginkgo Biloba
Gingko's most powerful effect is on the
circulatory system. Ginkgo improves blood circulation by widening the
micro-capillaries while simultaneously strengthening the vessel walls.
This dual action makes Gingko Biloba Anti-Cellulite Solution ideal for
stimulating localized lipolysis and for treating cellulite. In addition to
offering wide-ranging anti-ageing benefits, it is also effective in
combating hair loss and reducing the appearance of dark eye circles.
Ginkgo biloba is a fossilized
tree with a history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Basically,
ginkgo leaves contain two main groups of compounds: flavonoids and
terpenes (diterpenes and sesquiterpenes). These compounds are the basis
for its therapeutic actions.
Ginkgo's most powerful effect is on the circulating system. Ginkgo
flavenoids directly dilates the micro-capillaries, which increases blood
circulation. Ginkgo Biloba reduces capillary permeability and has notable
anit-oedematous and anti-varicose effect, as well as nutritive action on
connective tissue, increasing the synthesis of collagen along the vessel
walls. Ginkgo biloba is an anti-inflammatory vein tonic agent.
Studies carried out showed that ginkgo extracts were more effective than
β-carotene and vitamin E to reduce UV-induced oxidative stress in
epidermal cells It furthermore increases the creation of fibroblast,
collagen and extra cellular fibronectin.
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Glutathione
Glutathione Detoxifying Solution plays an important
role in cell protection during ageing, acting both as an antioxidant and a
de-toxifying agent.
Glutathione's ability to inhibit melanin synthesis makes it an essential
component of melasma and de-pigmentation.
Glutathione (GSH) is a small molecule composed of 3
amino acids, cysteine, glutamic acid and glycine. It is a powerful
antioxidant found within every cell protecting our cells from free
radicals.
This active substance plays a role in nutrient the regulation of cellular
events including gene expression, DNA and protein synthesis and repair,
cell growth, and immune response, metabolism of toxins and carcinogens,
enhancement of the immune system, and prevention of fat oxidation. It is
involved in detoxification, binding itself to toxins such as heavy metals,
chemical pollutants and carcinogens and transforming them into a form
which can be easily flushed out of the body.
The body produces and stores the largest amounts of GSH in the liver,
where it is used to detoxify harmful compounds. GSH levels decline with
age, and a lack of glutathione has been shown to leave the body more
vulnerable to damage by free radicals, thus speeding up aging processes.
Glutathione neutralizes damaging free radicals and peroxide molecules, and
recharges oxidized vitamin C and E so that the body may reuse it.
Glutathione has also been implicated in skin lightening. Studies show
evidence of its involvement in the melanogenic pathway and its anti-melanogenic
effect.
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Glycolic Acid
Glycolic Acid is the most commonly used form of
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), which are a group of naturally occurring acids
derived from certain plants and fruits. It stimulates new growth of skin,
collagen and elastin. As well as working to diminish brown spots and
hyperpigmentation, it also reduces fine lines, wrinkles, acne, scars and
other signs of ageing.
Glycolic Acid Brightening Solution prevents dead cells from clumping
together, thus increasing cell turnover. The skin appears bright and
rejuvenated, reflecting a healthy glow.
Glycolic Acid is considered to decrease the stratum
corneum barrier and increase the penetration of topical agents; it works
by stimulating new growth of skin and collagen and has an exfoliant
action, once applied glycolic acid reacts with the upper layer of the
epidermis, weakening the binding properties of the lipids that hold the
dead skin cells together. Furthermore it stimulates glycos-aminos-glycans
like hyaluronic acid. The result is a much-smoother skin surface and a
more youthful appearance.
Another benefit is glycolic acid's ability to draw moisturizers into the
newly-exfoliated skin surface. Glycolic Acid reduces the appearance of
fine lines and wrinkles, age spots as well as improves sun-damaged skin.
When used in combination with polyvitamins, Glycolic Acid is also useful
for reducing stretch marks.
AHAs also help to unclog pores and thus decrease the tendency for acne to
develop. A recent study indicated an additive inhibitory effect of
glycolic acid on melanin synthesis through tyrosinase activity in melanoma
cells, so it is effective for treatments of hyper-pigmentations.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Pure, non-crosslinked
Hyaluronic Acid is a highly-effective skin moisturizing agent.
Its particular ability to attract and bind water molecules serves to
moisturize the skin and maintain the elasticity of dermal and epidermal
tissues. When applied to the skin, Hyaluronic Acid forms a viscoelastic
film, replicating its natural function of retaining water in the
intercellular matrix of dermal connective tissues. This makes Hyaluronic
Acid Wrinkle Smoothing Gel an ideal moisture base, facilitating the
delivery of other agents to the skin. An interesting solution for Virtual
Mesotherapy recommended for treating wrinkled, tired, sun-damaged and
dried-out skin.
In combination with vitamins, Hyaluronic Acid not only helps to prevent
signs of ageing, but also works to treat them.
Hyaluronic acid offers an effective way to fight
against the effects of reduced levels of hyaluronic acid. It is
distributed widely throughout connective and plentiful in our bodies when
we are born, but its levels gradually decline over time. This reduction in
levels is a big part of the aging process, loss of elasticity in the skin
that manifests itself in wrinkles.
Hyaluronic acid fills the space between collagen and elastin fibers. The
role of hyaluronic acid in skin is to provide a mechanism of transport of
essential nutrients from the bloodstream to living skin cells, hydrate the
skin by holding in water and to contribute to dermis renewal and
elimination of harmful compounds from the skin. It is capable of
protecting the skin against ultraviolet irradiation due to its free
radical scavenging properties. Hyaluronic acid also acts on angiogenesis
by supporting the proliferation of endothelial cells and thus allowing
better cutaneous vascularization.
Non reticular hyaluronic acid is a linear polysaccharide identical to the
conjunctive tissue hyaluronic acid. It belongs to the family of the
glycosaminoglycans (Gags) or mucopolysaccharides. Its viscosity and
molecular weight is extremely close to natural hyaluronic acid and enables
it to integrate perfectly into the tissue.
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Hyaluronidase
Hyaluronidase is a protean enzyme
especially effective in treating the fibrosis associated to cellulite.
This active ingredient prevents the hyperpolymerization of
glycosaminoglycans responsible for water retention, acting directly to
remove the retained liquid and reduce the adipocytes volume.
Hyaluronidase is particularly suitable for treating
cellulite because it is an active ingredient that attacks the fibrosis
associated to this problem.
Its mechanism of action is to prevent the hyperpolymerization of
glycosaminoglycans responsible for water retention. Hyaluronidase
depolymerises sulfuric chondroitin and hyaluronic acid from the ground
substance of connective tissue. Also enhances cellular exchange in
triglycerides accumulated within adipocytes.
The result of its action is the removal of retained fluids and the
reduction of the adipocytes volume, being that triglycerides accumulated
there become free fatty acids and glycerol, elements that cover the energy
requirements of the organism. Furthermore, hyaluronidase facilitates
removal of intra-dermal water bags and promotes the penetration of other
active substances through the skin.
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L-Carnitine
In its natural form in the body, L-Carnitine
is responsible for metabolizing fat. After breaking down the stored fat,
it mobilizes the fatty acids into the bloodstream, attaching itself to
them and carrying them to the area of the cell that converts fat to
energy. L-Carnitine Fat Carrier Solution is essential for optimal fat
burning. L-Carnitine exists
naturally in the body and is an essential cofactor of acid metabolism of
lipids. The best known function of carnitine is its essential role in
transporting longchain fatty acids into mitochondria for boxidation, thus
being of fundamental importance in lipid catabolism and energy production.
Besides this main action, carnitine has other physiological roles, namely
detoxification of non metabolizable acyl residues, general buffering of
the acylCoA to CoA ratio, and the shuttling of the acyl groups of acylCoAs,
such as peroxisomes, cytosol and mitochondria. All these functions are
mediated by a group of carnitine acyltransferases, enzymes specific for
the acyl- chain lenghts.
According to some authors, carnitine and its esters protect cells from
oxidative damage both by inhibiting free radical propagation and by
contributing to repair the oxidized membrane phospholipids. Since the fat
burning is such a major source of muscular energy, deficiencies in L-Carnitine
are manifested as low energy levels and muscular weakness.
On the basis of the multiple functions described above, carnitine
represents a precious aid in the treatment of cellulitis, condition where
an alteration of the microcirculation affects the normal functionality of
adipocytes, which start to synthesize and accumulate excessive amounts of
triglycerides.
The action of carnitine is particularly valuable since it not only
promotes lipid catabolism, but also helps in detoxifying and regenerating
cells, restoring the physiological functionality of the dermis.
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Organic Silica
A structural element of connective
tissue, Organic Silica hydrates, renews and regenerates cells. It
stimulates and regulates fibroblast proliferation, enhances collagen
synthesis and promotes the regeneration of elastic fibres.
INMED Organic Silica Drainage & Regeneration Solution smoothes, tones and
lifts the skin, slowing down the ageing process. It's an interesting
solution for Virtual Mesotherapy that restores strength, flexibility and
elasticity to the collagen and elastin of connective tissues.
It is a structural component of the connective
tissue, forming part of important macro-molecules as elastin and collagen.
At this tissue level it induces the control and proliferation of
fibroblasts and favours the regeneration of elastic and caliginous fibres.
It binds moisture in the epidermis, thus firming and strengthening the
skin. It is also known to act as an anti- oxidant to actively prevent the
acceleration of premature aging. It is used when a positive effect on the
sustaining skin tissue is desired, for reduction and prevention of the
effects of coetaneous aging, for destroying free radicals, and for
moisturizing. Silica stimulates and regulates fibroblast mitosis. The lack
of silicium implies de-structuring of connective tissue.
In the microcirculation, it modifies venous capillary and lymphatic
permeability and, in the fatty tissue it stimulates cAMP synthesis as well
as triglyceride hydrolysis. Silicium normalizes cellular metabolism, is a
tissue re- generator, and aids in the reduction of cellulite. Organic
silica acts as a regulator of cellular metabolisms and cell division.
Organic Silica & DMAE
An all-in-one facelift and anti-ageing treatment that combines two
powerful rejuvenating agents.
Organic Silica & DMAE immediately tones and smoothes the skin, protecting
it against free radicals. Organic Silica & DMAE Regenerating & Firming
Solution is effective not just on the face, but also for treating sagging
skin on the arms, abdomen, legs and buttocks.
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Phosphatidylcholine
Naturally abundant in cell membranes, the
Phosphatidylcholine breaks down the fat stored in fat cells.
Phosphatidylcholine Lipolytic Solution emulsifies the fat, allowing it to
be absorbed into the bloodstream and transported. This makes it the ideal
solution for eliminating unattractive, localizedlocalized adiposities from
the Virtual Mesotherapy.
Polyunsaturated Phosphatidylcholine is a liquid form of lecithin, which is
an enzyme naturally produced in our body. It is the major component of all
cell membranes and the lipoproteins that circulate in the blood. It plays
an important role in intra and extra cellular metabolic transpor.
Phosphatidylcholine facilitates the emulsification of fat into the tiniest
particles, enabling the absorption and transportation of fat. After
administration, phosphatidylcholine induces an enzymatic reaction, which
leads to the dissolution of fat by producing an emulsion of nano-sized
monoglycerides that is transported into the liver and metabolized by
beta-oxidation.
Lipolysis is not a replacement for plastic surgery but a very effective
therapy to reduce smaller fat areas. Contains sodium deoxycholate.
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Polyvitamins
Polyvitamins Nutritive Solution is a
powerful vitamin complex that delivers deep dermo-nutrition. It supplies
essential energizing elements that stimulate the skin cells' natural
processes.
Skin's texture is smoothed by this highly antioxidant cocktail, balancing
cutanous nutritional deficiencies caused by external and internal factors.
The vitamins A, C, E combined with B-Complex fight against devitalized
dermal appearance.
Vitamins play a very important role in maintaining the health of the skin.
Furthermore, deficiencies of some vitamins are particularly detrimental to
the skin and may result in skin diseases and/or accelerated aging.
Polyvitamins Nutritive Solution provides essential energizing elements
that stimulate the skin cells natural processes and promotes healthy skin.
These powerful vitamins cocktail offers various benefits to the skin as
stimulation of collagen synthesis; dermo-nutrition; refinement of the skin
surface; anti-inflammatory effects; antioxidant effects, particularly
appreciated since free radicals generated by UV light or pollutants are
effectively neutralized and no longer able to damage skin cells;
skin-lightening effects or vasodilator effects, enhancing blood
circulation of the scalp and stimulating the metabolism of hair follicles.
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Rutin & Melilot Extract
Rutin & Melilot Extract Toning Solution
combines melilot extract with rutin, a bioflavanoid also known as vitamin
P. The blend of two active ingredients reduces both the fragility and
permeability of blood vessels, by means of vasoconstriction.
This ingenious mixture prevents vitamin C from being destroyed in the body
due to oxidation, while simultaneously combating collagen loss. It is also
used to improve local circulation.
The beneficial effects of the mixture of the active
in- gredients of Rutin & Meliot Extract are cantered on the lymphatic and
venous levels, essential for every cellulite treatment.
Rutin is a phenolic antioxidant and has been demonstrated to scavenge
superoxide radicals. Rutin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,
anticarcinogenic, antithrombotic, cytoprotective and vasoprotective
activities.
This active substance has significant efficacy in diminihing the venous
edema which is an early sign of chronic venous disease of the leg. It
helps strengthen capillaries, protects against some toxins and has
anti-inflammatory effects.
Melilot can help to treat varicose veins and reduce the risk of phlebitis
and thrombosis. Melilot contains coumarins, which is converted to
dicoumarol, a powerful anti- coagulant. It reduces inflammation and
swelling and has wound healing properties.
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Sodium Pyvurate
The regenerating and energizing
properties of Sodium Pyruvate make it ideal for use in facial and body
treatments.
It stimulates not only collagen synthesis but also fibroblast activity.
When combined with regenerating agents such as organic silica or Asian
centella, Sodium Pyruvate Stimulating Solution can be used to treat a
variety of complaints including skin ageing, stretch marks and hair loss.
It has also been shown to accelerate lipolysis, an essential property of
many cellulite cocktail.
The sodium pyruvate is a stable salt of the pyruvic acid that occurs
naturally in the body and is a nutrient that plays an essential role in
the process controlling the production of energy.
Pyruvic acid is used by the organism for the synthesis of ami- no acids,
whereas pyruvate is used as complement to enhance weight loss. Sodium
pyruvate increases the energy available for muscles, which is translated
in a higher rate of burned calories and less fat stored.
It has also been demonstrated that the sodium pyruvate in particular,
stimulates the synthesis of collagen in the skin. For this reason, it is
considered an excellent energy substrate with interesting applications in
the treatment of the coetaneous anti-aging, striae, alopecia, etc.
Other studies suggest that the pyruvate acts as antioxidant, thus
contributing to the reduction of the damage by free radicals to the body.
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Trace Elements
Trace Elements are essential for balancing the skin’s natural functions
and maintaining a youthful appearance. Trace Elements Balancing Solution
is unique mixture of Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Manganese and Chrom. Together
these actives achieve a perfect dermal equilibrium and normalization by
improving the skin’s bio-chemical parameters.
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Vitamin A
Nutritive Solution
Vitamin A or Retinol works as an antioxidant for the skin, disarming free
radicals that cause tissue and cell damage. Wrinkles and lines are
gradually smoothed, moisture and elasticity improved, the complexion glows
and sun damage is diminished. Vitamin A increases the skin's cell
turnover, while also boosting collagen, resulting in a more youthful
overall appearance.
As well as working to diminish stretch marks, Vitamin A assists the skin's
natural healing processes.
This vitamin and its derivatives have displayed beneficial effects in
controlling acne and in reversing skin damage caused by environmental
factors. Vitamin A works as
an antioxidant on the skin, it disarms free radicals that cause tissue and
cellular damage.
Wrinkles and lines are gradually smoothed, moisture and elasticity
increase, the complexion glows and sun damage is diminished. It increases
the skin's cell turnover, and increases collagen giving a more youthful
appearance.
Vitamin A plays an important role in RNA synthesis which produces new and
healthy cells in skin. The epidermis is especially sensitive to vitamin A
deficiencies since its basal layer continually generates new cells that
keratinize and become the horny layer, the protective barrier. As a result
of deficiencies, these cells prematurely die, harden, and plug the oil
sacs and pores. Retinol exfoliates and unclogs pores; it acts on skin's
density and suppleness by regulating keratinizing and healing process.
It helps to restore damaged skin and improve the condition of rough and
dry skin or skin with abnormal keratinization. This effect is based upon
the action that vitamin A carries out on the basal stratum of the
epidermis. Indeed, various studies have shown that applying the vitamin A
locally achieves an increase in the mitotic activity of about 30%. By
increasing cell turnover, dull surface cells are shed more quickly.
Vitamin A and its derivatives also have shown beneficial effects in
controlling acne, psoriasis, neoplastic processes, and most recently,
reversal in extrinsically aged skin.
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a very effective antioxidant that neutralizes free
radicals the unstable molecules that age the skin as a result of
pollution, smoking and exposure to the sun. Vitamin C Revitalizing &
Antioxidant Solution inhibits melanin, stimulates growth of the
hydro-lipid film and enhances collagen synthesis, an important skin
protein that strengthens the structural support and elasticity of the
skin. This solution is used mainly to treat and prevent photoageing,
uneven complexions and for helping the skin to fight wrinkles.
Ascorbic acid is one of the main non-enzymatic,
water-soluble antioxidant. Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of
collagen, an important structural component of blood vessels, tendons,
ligaments and bones.
In addition, vitamin C is required for the synthesis of carnitine, a small
molecule that is essential for the transport of fat to cellular organelles
called mitochondria, for conversion to energy.
It plays a critical role in dermal construction, stimulating collagen
synthesis of dermal fibroblasts. This is thought to occur as a result of
ascorbate directly stimulating collagen synthesis, directly and
specifically activating collagen gene regulation both by increasing the
transcription rate and stabilizing procollagen messenger RNA, thus
genetically signaling collagen synthesis. Another mechanism is the
initiation of lipid peroxidation, which leads to an increase in a
by-product, which stimulates collagen gene expression.
In addition, ascorbic acid is necessary to form lysyl hydroxylase, an
enzyme necessary for cross-linking one collagen molecule to another,
providing tissue strength.
The topic use of ascorbic acid prevents and treats photo-ageing. UV light
exposure depletes up to two thirds of coetaneous ascorbic acid stores.
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