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
what are the ingredients in skin nectar
trihex technology
arnica montana
naringenin w/ panthenyl triacetate
phytoene and phyytofluence
what are the benefits of skin nectar
maximizes and enhances treatment outcomes
calms post procedure skin
reduces downtime
works with skin to clear out damaged elastin and collagen
supports production of elastin and collagen
what does skin nectar work synergistically with
lasers, micro needling, skin tightening treatments, chemical peels
how should skin nectar be applied
1-2 pumps morning and evening to treated area 1 week prior and post procedure
why do we pretreat with skin nectar for energy based treatments
to help clear the ecm and prepare skinned for new collagen and elastin (prime the canvas)
what is the goal of restorative skin complex
formulated to help combat all visible signs of aging, from dullness to volume loss, to brighten the complexion and lift the skin for a more youthful glow
what is the restorative skin complex for
anti aging
what are the benefits of restorative skin complex
plumps and lifts the skin
improved fine lines and wrinkles
restores volume to thinning skin
improves skin tone and texture
increases skin hydration
reduction in redness and pore size
why skin types is restorative skin complex great for
all skin types, thinning skin, volume loss, sun damaged skin
what are the ingredients in restorative skin complex
trihex technology
niacinimide/phytoene/phytofluence
silver mushroom
hexapeptide 38 and l- ornithine
as we age we lose
volume in our faces due to the decline of mature fat cells
in restorative skin complex what is the purpose of acetylene hexapeptide
stimulates PGC1 to trigger adipocyte cell to begin storing lipids, making the cell mature= adding volume back to cell
in restorative skin complex what is the purpose of L-ornithine
allows for more triglycerides, fatty acids, to be stored by the adipocytes and inhibits the breakdown of adipocytes = provides more volume to the skin due to the prevention of breakdown
if a patient is on nectar following treatment what do we want to transition them to
restorative skin complex once skin is healed. this allows patient to maintain healthy skin cell communication.
what is the goal of transform body treatment
dual use for cosmetic treatments and daily restorative skincare to improve results and decrease downtime, restore tightness, texture, and appearance
what are the benefits of transform body treatment
improve appearance of skin texture, laxity, and crepiness
accelerates the clearance of broken down fat cells
hydrates skin from the inside out with natural botanicals that support production of HA
helps support the production of new collagen and elastin
what skin types is transform body treatment great for
all skin types, dry skin, thinning skin
how to apply transform body treatment
post treatment 2-3 pumps morning and night to treatment areas
or daily for maintenance
what process is accelerated by transform body treatment
autophagy- process that helps remove damaged and destroyed fat cells
what is autophagy
a process by our own body that plays a key role in ability to detoxify, repair, and regenerate itself
what is the autophagy process
- lipid droplets are very large and need to be broken down into smaller pieces
- these fat cells are introduced to an enzyme containing vesicles called lysosomes
- once inside the lysosome, they are broken down into smaller pieces-fatty acids- that can be easily digested by the body clean up cell the macrophage
what are the ingredients in transform body treatment
trihex technology
linseed and plantain leaf
tetra peptide 2 and dill extract
hexapeptide 11
what ingredient aids transform body treatment in the autophagy process
hexapeptide 11 because it accelerates autophagy (natural detoxification and repair process) and can interact with subcutaneous fat= more lysosomes can be broken down
when can transform body treatment be used
daily without procedure, for firmer, smoother skin all over and can also be used after body sculpting treatments to accelerate and enhance results
what are the two types of alastin cleansers
gentle
ultra calm cleansing cream
both alastin cleanser formulations are free of
oil free
fragrance free
non comedogenic
which cleanser is ideal for post treatment skin or sensitive skin
ultra calm cleansing cream
which cleanser is for dry skin
ultra calm cleansing cream
what are the benefits of ultra calm cleansing cream
mild and creamy gently cleanses removing oil/dirt/makup
gently enough to not disrupt skin moisture balance
promote hydration and leaves skin feeling soft and soothes
rich in calming ingredients that help reduce potential irritation
cleanser that leaves skin feeling moisturized
cream milky lather
ultra calm cleansing cream
what type of skin is ultra calm cleansing cream great for
all skin types but mostly post procedural, dry skin, sensitive skin
what are the ingredients of ultra calm cleansing cream
silver mushroom
oat protein extract
caprylic/ capris triglyceride and linoleic acid
D-panthenol
which cleanser is self foaming gel cleanser designed to remove impurities without overdrawing or irritating skin
gentle cleanser
what cleanser is for oily skin
gentle cleanser
what are the benefits of gentle cleanser
thoroughly removes environmental pollutants and makeup
self foaming gel and sulfate tee
calms skin with powerful antioxidants
which cleanser leaves skin with a clean finish
gentle cleanser
what skin type is the gentle cleanser great for
all skin types but mainly oily skin, sensitive skin, post procedure skin
what are the ingredients in gentle cleanser
oat beta gluten
D-panthenol
oat kernel extract
bisabolol
what are the 2 types of moisturizers in alastin
ultra light and ultra nourishing
which moisturizers of alastin have trihex technology
both
which moisturizer is ideal for post procedural skin or sensitive skin
ultra light moisturizer
works by providing gently hydration for compromised skin, while encouraging the production of new collagen and elastin
ultra light moisturizer