alastin skincare Flashcards
what is the trihex technology in some of alastins skincare
trihex is a blend of active peptides that works to remove aged collagen and elastin form the ecm, while rebuilding new healthy collagen and elastin. with daily maintenance the skin is replenished for a more youthful appearance
what enzyme in trihex technology is responsible for the breakdown of gelatin/aged, damaged collagen and elastin in the ECM
mmp2 enzyme, trihex technology increases of this enzyme while decreasing mmp1 which is responsible for the breaking down of healthy collagen
a new category of products designed to be synergistic with…
procedures
what is alastin known for
to use pre/post procedure as well as for daily use to restore and maintain healthy, youthful skin
what 3 products are alastin free of
paraben, crulety, and gluten free
where is the extracellular matrix
the underlying dermis within all tissues and organs. filling the spaces between cells and binds cells and tissue together
what is the ECM help do
allows cells to communicate with one another
as we age what happens to the ECM
collagen and elastin begin to break down due to internal and external factors, making it harder for cells to communicate within the ecm.
when the ecm ages what happens to our skin
decrease in collagen and elastin means fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and volume loss
what produces healthy collagen and elastin
the fibroblasts
what is the job of fibroblasts
fibroblasts on collagen and elastin spread out to produce healthy collagen and elastin.
what is the #1 cell to produce elastin and collagen
fibroblasts
as we age what happens to the fibroblasts
they become sleepy which get in the way of their purpose
what does collagen do in terms of the skin
collagen fibers spread horizontally, when evenly spread/distributed, these fibers produce the “plump” foundation visible on skin
what is the analogy of collagen
collagen is the cushioning of the mattress, as we age the collagen begins to break down accumulating in the ecm as sticky gelatin like substance. when this happens the healthy cell to cell communication is being blocked and takes up space in the ECM for new collagen to grow
what does elastin do in terms of the skin
elastin fibers spread vertically, when healthy, and extend up to dermal-epidermal junction, they provide skin its elasticity or “snap back”
what is the analogy for elastin
elastin is the springs of the mattress. it gives flexibility and bounce to the skin but as we age they break down resulting in loss of firmness and elasticity
when do we make majority of our elastin and when does collagen formation start to slow down
majority of our elastin is made early in our life and collagen production slows down tremendously at age 40
what are the “garden” steps in trihex technology
- clear the weeds
- plant the seeds
- fertilize and water
what is “clear the weeds”
trihex assists to remove broken down collagen and elastin from ECM prior to procedure
what is “plant the seeds”
pretreat 2weeks prior to procedure. assists in speeding up removal of old and stimulating growth of new as well as decrease downtime
what is “fertilize and grow”
continued maintenance for smooth and resiliant skin
what is the main goal of regenerating skin nectar
supports and strengthens the skin to enhance aesthetic procedure outcomes
what skin types is skin nectar great for
all skin types, sensitive skin, post procedure skin