Re9 Advanced.. Anti-Aging Skincare Results

Re9 Advanced- visible results in 24 hours

Collagen and elastin are two major protein fibers found within the skin cells. They are responsible for the skin structure and elasticity. As we age, collagen adn elastin production slow downand become sluggish and less effieient. Thickness of the skin decreases 6% every ten years, and skin loses its ability to hold moisture and becomes drier.

Re9 Advanced is a comprehensive, botanically based product assoprtment that addresses anti-aging concerns. Re9 Advances synergizes not one, but 9 major age defying elements and botanicals in a powerful system of products clinically proven to start working within 24 hours. the Re9 Advanced approach addresses skn health by pairing topical products with an age defying supplelement that accelerates results twice as fast, based on a a clinical study.

*Botanically based
*allergy tested
*dermatologist tested
*clinically proven
*formulated without gluten
*formulated without parabens, or formaldehyde-donating preservatives

Pt#4 Aging and Skin Care!

*Good, Anti-aging skincare helps to lessen the physical appearance of the 9 signs of skin aging, thereby giving the skin a regained youthful, healthy and vital appearance.
1. Loss of moisture
2. Rough skin texture
3.Signs of Fatigue
4. Loss of Radiance
5. Red Blotchiness
6. Loss of Elasticity
7. Loss of Firmness
8. Wrinkles & Fine Lines
9. Uneven Skin Tone
**All come from the 5 universes within the skin
  - skin barrier
  - skin protein structure
  - cellular DNA
  - cellular metabolism
  - skin pigmentation



Skin Barrier:
*Skin becomes more vulnerable to aging environmental aggressions
*skin becomes drier and require more moisturization
* Repair and protection of the moisture barrier is needed to achieve a radiant, healthy look

Skin Protein Structure:
*Skin's ability to maintain proper collagen and elastin synthesis declines
*skin loses its firmness and elasticity
*skin shows signs of slackening and sagging as a result
*deep lines and wrinkles form
* skin slackens around pores , making them look enlarged

Cellular DNA:
* cellular DNA damage is caused by free radicals
*cellular DNA damage has limited time to be repaired before its replicated
*once the damage is reproduced, it cannot be repaired. The skin's integrity is compromised and it looks more and more aged


Cellular Metabolism:
*metabolic energy is the life force of each cell, energy is needed for regeneration and protection
*cellular nutrition is required for proper cell metabolism
*cell longevity is affected by nutrition, energy loss and metabolic slowdown

Skin Pigmentation:
*melanin becomes over expressed due to excessive sun exposure and free radicals'
*skin tone becomes uneven, freckled and blotchy
*melanin accumulates and forms stubborn, dark age spots

9 Signs of Youthful Skin
1. skin texture looks smooth
2.skin looks radiant, young, refreshed
3.skin looks healthy and "alive"
4.skin is moisturized and protected
5. skintone looks even
6.skin looks and feels firm
7. skin is strong and resilient
8. skin looks calm and harmonious
9. no signs of lines or wrinkles


9 Signs of Skin Aging
1.skin texture looks rough
2. skin looks dull, lifeless and lackluster
3. skin looks tired, fatigued
4.skin loses moisture, looks/feels dry
5. dark age spots are visible
6. skin is sagging, loses firmness
7. skin is lax, loses elasticity
8. skin becomes reddened more easily
9. lines and wrinkles from

Part 3 : The aging process

** The skin ages in two different ways:
    Biological (intrinsic aging)
    Environmental (actinic or extrinsic)

When waging a war against time, you must know your enemy..prevention and protection are critical to maintaining a youthful appearance


*According to the American Academy of Dermatology:

     - production of collagen and elastin slows down a dramatic 65% between ages 20 and 80.
    - the thickness of skin decreases a staggering 6% every ten years
     -  the sun causes 90-95% of the wrinkles, lines as well as brown, red and white discolorations on our bodies

**Intrinsic aging accounts for 10% of the visible signs of aging. Many intrinsic factors are hereditary due to the genetic information being passed down through the generations. Family background and history play a major role. In general, the darker the skin, the less visible aging will take place. Thicker skin does not show aging as fast as thinner, more fragile skin types.

**Actinic aging is caused by external factors such as smoking, excessive use of alcohol, poor nutrition and sun exposure with 90% of premature facial aging attributed to sun damage. The visible symptoms of actinic aging include: wrinkling, sagging, discoloration, unsightly pigmented spots, thin skin, spidery lines and lack of color. The appearance of actinic aging can be minimized with proper protection from the sun and lifestyle changes.

The Role of Free Radicals in Photo-Aging
Free Radicals, also known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) are considerred to be a major contributor to the aging process. Free Radicals are created by UV exposure, pollution, stress, smoking and normal metabolic processes. Free Radicals bring about chances that lead to the degradation of the skin's firmness (collagen) and elasticity (elastin) that is characteristic of photo-aged skin. Antioxidants help neutralize and stablize these ROS. Antioxidants are a primary detense against the aging effects of free radicals.

Wrinkles:
The aging of skin follows a biological timeline, Changes occur throughout the skin, which results in a wide range of changes in the appearance of the complexion. Visible aging of the skin starts at about age 25 as the natural regenerative process begins to slow. The skin replaces old cells more slowly, and there is a slower turnover of the surface skin and slower wound healing. Wrinkles start to form.

***In your 20's
    -First wrinkles appear around the eyes and lips
***In your 30's
    - skin becomes less resilient, allowing gravity to take its toll
***In your 40's
    - As elasticity begins to diminish, skin loses its ability to snap back
    -Repetitive movements, such as frowning, squinting or smoking form the first permanent wrinkles
***In your 50's
    - Gravity combined with the decrease in collagen and elastin synthesis, causes the skin to sag
     - Exposed skin has mottled hyper-pigmentation and shows dark spots referred to as age spots.
     - oil producing (sebaceous) glands become much less active and skin becomes drier, more fragile and sensitive to environmental factors

The aging skin series Part 2: Skin Types

Skin Types:
1.Oily
2.Combination
3.Normal
4.Dry

Oily: Produces an excessive amount of oil all over the face everyday, all day long. The skin looks shiny due to the presence of an oily film. It also looks course and rough in texture. Blackheads and blemishes may be present. Pores generally look enlarged.

Combination: This skin type is like having two different skin types on the same face. Combination skin generally experiences an oily skin type in the t-zone and dry skin on the cheeks.

Normal: Not too dry or too oily. Blemishes are uncommon, as skin looks soft and supple. Pores are generally small and not noticeable. Skin looks healthy and smooth.

Dry: When skin loses its ability to product oils and maintain moisture, it feels dry. Though it may look smooth, with small pores; it may have a tight, leathery appearance.

Aging Skin...Part 1

Hey there! I'm going to do a short series on aging skin and anti aging products. So you have a better understanding of why the process happens and what you can and cant do about it. I'll start with a little bit about understanding the skin in general, and well go from there. This post is going to be about pH balance.

A few things in stores now, like water for example are starting to state that the product has a balanced pH. This can be confusing because they all say a different number..so what is balanced and what are the alternatives??

The pH factor:
The acidity or alkalinity of a substance is measured on the pH scale, which ranges from 0 (extremely acidic as in lemon juice) to 7 (neutral as in water) to 14 (extremely alkaline, as in lye).

Maintaining the skin's pH factor helps maintani a proper balance of the "acid mantle", which aids in protecting the body from bacteria and helps prevent moisture loss. An exception to this is any product containing significant levels of alpha hydroxy acids (AHA's). AHA's require an acidic pH around 3.0 in order to maintain an effective exfoliating ability.

Our skin has a special feature:its surface is slightly acidic . On average the pH value of the skin is 5.5.

Arbonne products that contain AHA's are formulated to be as gentle as possible, without losing their effectiveness.

Look for THESE plant powered ingredients for anti-aging skincare!

**Look for these ingredients in your anti-aging skincare labels, to replace the harmful chemicals that are in many of the common over the counter or even prescription products that are out there.

Re9 Advanced: Want to stop skin from acting its age? The Re9 Advanced Collection is Arbonne's Premier anti-aging skincare line, clinically tested to help improve skin firmness in just 24 hours. The formulas are powered by nine major age- defying elements plus breakthrough botanicals, and a collagen- supporting supplement. This means visible results; the appearance of fewer fine lines and wrinkles, and more youthful - looking skin. Age- Its only a #.

Scientific Ingredients:

Stabilized Vitamin C, Elhibin: Helps to support skin's moisture balance and condition skin for supple appearance

Alpha Lipoic Acid: promotes the appearance of radiant skin

Vitaspheres: provide antioxidant protection for smooth and supple skin

Peptides: Enhance skin smoothness, diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

                                                 Key Botanicals 


Algae Extract: Moisturizes to support collagen and help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Bio-Hydria complex and copper: Soften and condition the skin

Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acids: Reveal the next layer of skin, reduce signs of aging and improve skin texture

Sea Buckthorn oil: supports supple tone and smooth looking skin

Kudzu Root Extract: Improves the appearance of skin firmness and tone

Marine Lavender: Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles

Beech Tree Bud Extract: smooths the appearance of wrinkles 

Plant powered Nutrition part 2 : Key Botanicals

Key Botanicals for Plant Powered Nutrition

*Black Pepper: Contains piperine, a constituent in black pepper that helps increase select nutrient uptake so nutrients are better utilized by the body.

*Milk Thistle : contains silymarin, supports liver health, which in turn supports production of the body's powerful, internally made antioxidant glutathione

*Red Clover: contains antioxidant isoflavones to help support bone health

*Green Tea: Great source of antioxidants, such as epigallocatechin gallate

*Black Cohosh: Botanical known to help support women's balance during menopause

*Marine Algae: Source of DHA, an omega 3 fatty acid for the maintenance of good health and cognitive support

* Green Coffee: Source of chlorogenic acids to help support weight management

*Glucomannan Root: Gives sense of fullness to help support weight management

*Senna : Helps support gastrointestinal health

*White Willow: salicin, a constituent of white willow, helps support joints

*Gingseng: Helps support alertness and enhance cognitive performance

*Pea Protein: Supports sense of fullness and delivers amino acids to support muscles

*Epicor: clinically proven to support immune health

Plant Powered Nutrition Part 1.

Here's something easy to take: Arbonne plant powered nutritional products provide all the nutrients you need with high qualify formulas for everybody.

**What is plant powered nutrition??

It's formulas with phytonutrients, which are unique, beneficial botanical compounds that support your health. Most Arbonne Nutritionals are formulated with standardized botanical extracts so you get the same nutrient amounts everytime, for optimum health benefits.

Our vegan and gluten-free certified products are developed with premium blends of vitamins, minerals, botancals, antioxidants, enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics for maximum product effectiveness.

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