I am currently a sales representative for Dermalogica skin care. I believe Dermalogica to be extremely reputable and effective. Their website www.dermalogica.com gives in depth detail on the ingredients and development of all their products. Most skin care lines that are reputable will not hold back their research. Also, they will be USDA and FDA approved. Dermalogica doesn't allow just any place to sell their product. It is important to have the people in their selling facilities thoroughly trained in the products. There is nothing worse than asking the sales person a question on a product and receiving a partial answer.
Currently, the spa I work at has presented a new skin care line called DNA, developed by "Dr." Noel Aguilar from California. His line focuses on a Cryostem Therapy to reactivate the cells to repair and look younger. Now, right away the word DNA struck me as odd. Somehow your skin will develop flawless blueprints using your own DNA structure. He has a farm in the Swiss Alps in which he raises organic cows. His secret is using bovine stem cells to repair the cell structure in your skin. Now, why exactly are these cows across the country in a mysterious farm? Does it possibly have to do with overseas regulations, I don't know? The DNA Institute where he does all his research is in a strip mall next door to a lighting store. That is one piece of information that is available. However, if you tried to Google or do any other research on where the stem cells are gathered, it is close to impossible to find anything. The only reason I know an inconsiderable amount of information, is because he came to New Mexico to train the estheticians at the spa. The line description he gave only said so much, and basically summarized that no cows are harmed and it's safe. More information....please!!!
The stem cells are added with other flawless ingredients before being topically applied to the skin. The embryonic stem cells are taken from the cow shortly before the umbilical chord has formed. Apparently the cows are able to recreate the fluid that is lost to perform a safe pregnancy. Most of Aguilar's education is in Homeopathy, not from a medical university. His Doctorate Degree is stated to be from European Nations, however with further research it's been discovered as an online degree. This is nothing close to a medical doctorate, yet he claims to be sufficient in biological cellular studies. I guess anyone can receive an online degree and call themselves a doctor. We all know that you can be a doctor in Chinese Medicine. However, the only concern I have is about those who represent themselves differently. Sure there are some witch doctors out there who can possibly cure your parasites or gallstones. But we all know deep down it would be questionable to have them working in your local hospital. Maybe Noel Aguilar is an extremely intelligent man, clearly he can convince people to purchase his bovine stem cells. However, I feel that any company that would associate themselves with a sketchy character is truly clueless.
DNA is also sold in New Mexico at a tanning salon. Now, does reputation really matter to this man? I don't think so. It's all about making the almighty dollar in this world. I don't blame him. Apparently he doesn't even have a patent on the stem cell procedure. Heck, maybe if it truly works I will get it patented and make a million bucks. There's nothing more appealing than getting rich quick.
www.dnaskin.com
The website that tells you NOTHING.
More to come on my discoveries!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Let me introduce myself.......
I don't believe that I am the most knowledgeable person in the world on skin care. However, somehow during college my path lead me to the industries of beauty. For over four years I worked at Toni and Guy hair salon, and within a month I was hooked on everything relative to beauty maintenance. Working at the salon, I encountered some of the most unique people in the beauty industry. Everyone knew how to perfectly apply their makeup, and everyone had a fashion magazine worthy style. It was their job to keep up with all the latest trends. I don't believe every person I worked with possessed pure vanity. I believe most makeup and hair stylist are in many ways an artist. I don't believe anyone can be artistically creative with hair and makeup, and originate unique styles. Coming into the salon after hours of college classes, I felt a release. I began to pay more attention to all aspects of beauty maintenance.
Within the four years of working at the salon, I would sit in the break room and listen to everyone tell each other the best products to use. At the time my hair was immaculate, but I lacked the knowledge in skin care. My dear friend April Miles has vibrant skin texture and tone. I was a little unlucky in the skin department. My skin reacted to everything, and especially stress. I had what would be labeled as, "teen acne." At times my skin would be crystal clear, but when a blemish erupted, it was horrific. Back to April... she was constantly learning about professional skin care products, and most importantly the prevention of damaged skin. We lived in Tucson, Arizona and I was never mildly cautious about sun damage. She and I would come to each other with our latest finds of the best sunscreen. She also was seeing a Dermatologist named Jody Comstock. That's when I was introduced the the Obagi skin care line.
I suppose when Obagi had it's moments of glory, it seemed like the best. I remember calling my mother in Santa Fe and listening to her tell me about the new Obagi skin regimen she was on. Her main focus was lightening the hyperpigmentation of her skin caused by sun damage. I was intrigued. I immediately became obsessed with the product, because of it's popularity, and never focused on what my skin truly needed.
Within months I still had cystic breakouts, and turned my focus to skin care, and finding the right product. I truly believe that with my situation a dermatologist's advice is most beneficial. However, at the time I was very easily convinced to try the latest products, and I never stuck to a regimen longer than a month. It wasn't until my twenties that I began to truly focus on what's beneficial for the long run.
This blog is for me to write about my opinion of certain skin care lines, as well as most products we apply to our skin daily. I don't claim to be a certified esthetician or dermatologist. However, over the past three years I have had training and experience within the skin care industry. I graduated with a BA in journalism, and I find myself always wanting to write about this wide-ranged topic. I'm not just speaking of what's the best eye shadow. I'm also interested in the education and health behind the products.
Within the four years of working at the salon, I would sit in the break room and listen to everyone tell each other the best products to use. At the time my hair was immaculate, but I lacked the knowledge in skin care. My dear friend April Miles has vibrant skin texture and tone. I was a little unlucky in the skin department. My skin reacted to everything, and especially stress. I had what would be labeled as, "teen acne." At times my skin would be crystal clear, but when a blemish erupted, it was horrific. Back to April... she was constantly learning about professional skin care products, and most importantly the prevention of damaged skin. We lived in Tucson, Arizona and I was never mildly cautious about sun damage. She and I would come to each other with our latest finds of the best sunscreen. She also was seeing a Dermatologist named Jody Comstock. That's when I was introduced the the Obagi skin care line.
I suppose when Obagi had it's moments of glory, it seemed like the best. I remember calling my mother in Santa Fe and listening to her tell me about the new Obagi skin regimen she was on. Her main focus was lightening the hyperpigmentation of her skin caused by sun damage. I was intrigued. I immediately became obsessed with the product, because of it's popularity, and never focused on what my skin truly needed.
Within months I still had cystic breakouts, and turned my focus to skin care, and finding the right product. I truly believe that with my situation a dermatologist's advice is most beneficial. However, at the time I was very easily convinced to try the latest products, and I never stuck to a regimen longer than a month. It wasn't until my twenties that I began to truly focus on what's beneficial for the long run.
This blog is for me to write about my opinion of certain skin care lines, as well as most products we apply to our skin daily. I don't claim to be a certified esthetician or dermatologist. However, over the past three years I have had training and experience within the skin care industry. I graduated with a BA in journalism, and I find myself always wanting to write about this wide-ranged topic. I'm not just speaking of what's the best eye shadow. I'm also interested in the education and health behind the products.
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