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UltimaSkin Anti-Aging Skin Care at 50% Off!

ULTIMASKIN ANTI-AGING SKINCARE AT 50% OFF! CODE ULTIMA AT CHECKOUT ON PHARMACYMIX.COM. CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON PHARMACYMIX.COM

One of the things that I do at Pharmacymix is research only the best products for my customers. And it’s not always easy because you have to read between the marketing hype and the science. The truth does tend to be somewhere in the middle.

If you subscribe to my newsletters then you will know a lot about the ingredients that constitute a good anti-aging skin care product:

1. powerful antioxidants like vitamin C and alpha lipoic acid to protect your skin cells from free radical damage generated by the sun and pollution
2. collagen boosters like Vitamin C and peptides that boost collagen production helping to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles
3. skin firming and tightening agents like DMAE that give skin a boost and smooth lines
4. gentle exfoliants like glycolic acid to remove dry dead skin cells resulting in a reduction of fine lines and the appearance of smoother, healthier skin.

I’m thrilled to have found a product line that meets all my requirements in Ultimaskin!

UltimaSkin’s anti aging serum contains:

• Alpha Lipoic Acid - one of nature’s most powerful antioxidants, alpha lipoic acid has the ability to protect our cells inside and out from free radical damage that has the potential to accelerate skin aging. In studies, alpha lipoic acid has been shown to work wonders on aging skin.
• DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) - a naturally occurring substance that possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. When applied to the skin DMAE helps skin look firmer, less lined and smoother. Skin appears more luminous and elastic.
• Siberian ginseng extract - rich in complex polysaccharides and glycoproteins, this complex helps to tighten and smooth the skin immediately. It will smooth fine lines and lasts for hours.
• Glycolic acid - gently exfoliates dry, dead skin cells to reveal smoother, healthier skin that lies underneath. It can also enhance the appearance of sun damaged skin.
• Tissue Respiratory Factors - a peptide that boosts collagen production to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and give skin a firmer appearance.
• Vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant, Vitamin C delivers multiple anti-aging skin benefits:
  • Boosts collagen production to improve skin tone, firmness, flexibility and elasticity
  • Protects skin from sun induced UV damage and photo aging
  • Evens out skin pigmentation.

As you know, Pharmacymix consistently offers special discounts and deals to all our loyal newsletter and blog readers. It’s our way of saying thanks for being loyal customers and a way to show our appreciation.

I was so excited after testing Ultimaskin’s products that I’ve started using them myself. And I’ve recommended it to many friends and family who are just as impressed as I am. In addition to the long term benefits that this serum provides, we also saw immediate results! Lines around our eyes, chin looked smoother and less pronounced. The dark circles around our one of my friend’s eyes became noticeably lighter brightening the overall tone of her skin.

Because of the impressive results, I decided that this was a line I wanted to carry at PharmacyMix and immediately ordered a supply. But more than just ensuring that you can buy the product, I wanted to offer you an incredible skin care product at a price low enough to try it without making a major dent in your pocketbook.

Brandishing my enthusiasm and hard negotiating tactics, I’ve convinced Ultimaskin to give Pharmacymix an exclusive 50% OFF the regular price just for Pharmacymix readers!

That’s right! For a limited time we are offering you the opportunity to get the whole Ultimaskin package at 50% off!!!

This package of the Anti Aging Serum wrinkle remover, Eye Lift Cream and Honey Soy Moisturizer normally retails for $185!

You can now get it for only $99.95!

View their store prices here. http://ultimaskin.com

We are the only store to have this special offer, we guarantee you the absolute lowest price for Ultimaskin by a wide margin. You can view the 3 product special by clicking on this link to view at PharmacyMix - click here. Enter code ultima at checkout.

We anticipate orders for this 50% off special offer to be very high and the amount of stock allocated for this exclusive deal is limited. We can guarantee this price only up till May 10th possibly sooner, once the inventory put aside for this discount is gone prices will revert back to the regular selling price.

Don’t miss out! Take advantage of this special 50% discount offer and get one of the most revolutionary anti aging products we have ever used. This offer is only valid with the promotional code ultima at checkout on www.pharmacymix.com.

DMAE - Facelift in a jar?

If you’re a regular student of anti-aging skin care 101, you’ll be familiar with the topical ingredient DMAE (dimethylaminoehthanol). A naturally occurring substance that facilitates the synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, DMAE is often touted as “a facelift in a jar.”

A recently published study showed that DMAE possessed a tightening action on the skin helping to alleviate facial sag. The mechanism by which this works was unclear. Additionally, the study concluded that DMAE possibly exerted an anti-inflammatory effect. Users of DMAE products do experience a noticeable firming effect and some report a cumulative effect with continuing use of DMAE.

Is DMAE safe?

A recent study examined the topical application of DMAE on rabbit skin and human cell cultures. Some toxicity was noticed on both the rabbit skin and cell cultures. What’s important to note is that the solution used in the study was highly alkalinic. This is unlike DMAE used in skin care products, which is pH neutral. When we look at various ingredients used effectively in skin care preparations – alpha hydroxy acids, retinoids and chemical peels for example – they cause ‘damage’ to skin in a controlled manner. Ultimately, however, skin benefits once it is healed. 

Given the way this study was designed makes it difficult to extrapolate its results to actual use.

What should you do in the meantime?

Look for products containing lower concentrations (less than 1%) of DMAE and closely monitor skin for irritation or other adverse effects.

If the idea of ‘a facelift in a jar’ still appeals, you may want to consider UltimaSkin’s new Alpha Lipoic Acid Lifting Serum which is formulated with Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMAE, Vitamin C and other effective anti-aging ingredients.

Best cellulite creams…

We’ve all seen the claims sometimes too compelling to ignore:

“Smoothes the skin as it firms, tones, trims and energizes.”
“Active ingredients to help reduce the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks”
“Melt away cellulite with our innovative serum!”

Often containing intriguing ingredients such as cayenne pepper and chocolate, it’s easy to buy into the hype. But can we really tone, firm, energize and get rid of cellulite by slathering ourselves with the latest potion?

What is cellulite?

Often referred to as orange peel or cottage cheese skin, cellulite is a skin condition that shows up on the body in areas including your thighs, stomach or behind.

Fat accumulating under the skin causes it. As we age, dropping hormone levels may cause the fibers that connect muscles to our skin to contract (shorten), which results in fat getting trapped between them. This trapped fat puffs out around the fibers and appears as dimples or cellulite. Poor circulation is thought to make cellulite look worse by causing the accumulation of fluid in the pockets of fat.

Though you’d think cellulite was related to weight, it is in fact attributed to genetics and aging. Cellulite is found on skinny and overweight women alike. In fact, 80 to 90% of women will develop cellulite in adulthood, primarily because our bodies and fat distribution change after puberty. Men tend to escape cellulite because their bodies store fat differently to women and their skin is thicker making the pockets less visible. Smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise are thought to worsen the condition - no surprise there!

So should you spend your money on cellulite creams?

Manufacturers often claim that cellulite creams work by ‘firming’ the skin thereby diminishing the appearance of the cellulite. Some typical ingredients include caffeine - purported to drain water from fat cells and retinol - for firming and toning. Although these are active ingredients when applied to the superficial layers of skin, they would need to penetrate very, very deeply to work on cellulite at the subcutaneous layer of fat below the skin. Most ingredients simply can’t get to where they need to go. The plumping and firming action of some ingredients will decrease the appearance of cellulite, but certainly won’t get rid of it. And you will need to keep reapplying to continue receiving the benefits. Despite what any one product claims, none have been shown to drain fat cells, get rid of cellulite or redistribute the fat.

Last word

If you still think that it might be a good idea to try out a cellulite cream, you should keep this in mind. The New York Times reported on a study by Harvard Medical School faculty member Dr. Avram in August 2005. After reviewing 27 years of medical literature looking for scientific proof that creams make a real, lasting difference, he concluded “there is no evidence to show that any topical medications improve cellulite,” in the Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy.

Though nothing will get rid of cellulite permanently, your best bet is also the least expensive one - exercises such as squats and lunges to build muscle.  Muscle creates a firm base that makes fat lie flat. It also boosts your metabolism, helping to shed fat that may increase the appearance of cellulite. And though it won’t get rid of cellulite, it will certainly diminish its appearance while also boosting your spirits.

Live Yeast Cell Derivative (LYCD) or Biodyne for Puffy Eyes

Classified by the FDA as a wound-healing agent, LYCD (also called Biodyne), is a skin respiratory factor that helps skin cells to promote the healing process through the uptake of oxygen.

It was patented by Dr.Sperti in 1939, who named it Biodyne because it stimulates healthy cell growth. The word Biodyne comes from the Greek words bios (life) and dyne (force).

The theory of cell injury
When cells experience injury or destruction, some will produce hormones which stimulate cellular multiplication so that the tissues heal. It’s like a community picking up the pieces to help an individual in trouble. Dr Sperti’s group, who discovered Biodyne, found that they were able to isolate a ‘reproductive stimulating substance’ from the dead tissue. They were able to isolate three distinct substances:

• Those that accelerate the cellular metabolism of sugar
• Those that stimulate growth and reproduction
• Those that stimulate cell reproduction.

Collectively, these substances were named Biodynes.

Further research at the University of Cininnati demonstrated that biodynes could be extracted from heated yeast cells. This type of biodyne is called Live Yeast Cell Derivative (LYCD) and contains nutrients such as proteins, amino acids, minerals, carbohydrates, nucleic acid and other gene products. The active ingredient has even been isolated as a protein fraction containing a mixture of several peptides one of which is a peptide fraction that stimulates wound healing. Biodyne is known to be biologically active on skin cells. Cinical studies from the Cincinnati Burn Unit and Oregon University School of Medicine show that Biodyne speeds wound healing in burns and post surgically.

Biodynes (LYCD) are also known as Skin Respiratory Factor and Tissue Respiratory Factor.

Can LYCD relieve puffy eyes?

Though not clinically proven, anecdotal evidence suggests that LYCD can help to relieve puffy bags under the eyes. And some individuals report a reduction wrinkles. Research will help to either consolidate or discount these claims. In the meantime, LYCD may be found in Preparation H, but only from Canada. The US version of preparation does not contain LYCD.