dermal rollers, peels, laser, Botox and
fillers all fall into this ‘middle’ stage, before
committing to cosmetic surgery or more
aggressive treatments,” Ebanks says.
Dr. Neal Kitchen, VP of strategy and
development at HydroPeptide in Issaquah,
Washington, has seen a similar trend.
“Chemical peels and products that can
deliver results with no downtime are the
most appealing options to customers,” he
says.
Not only do guests have more specific
demands regarding the kind of facials they
want, they also have become far more
ingredient-savvy, demanding products that
have one or two powerful ingredients that
guarantee visible results, such as
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hyaluronic acid and peptides. “We see a
trend toward prevention and awareness
on how the environment and other factors
can accelerate aging. For those who
already have some signs of aging, the
trend is toward active ingredients which
enhance resilience, and kick-start and
ignite cell function so the aging process is
graceful,” says Liz Beresford-Cocchia, CEO
of Canada-based Vitelle Labs.
Using primarily natural and organic
ingredients in facial skin care is also a
growing trend. In fact, data points from
the 2014 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry Study
indicate that 52 percent of respondents
offer treatments that incorporate organic
ingredients. “There is a strong focus on
Anti-aging ingredient: Plant-derived hyaluronic acid
“ilike organic skin care’s Hyaluronic Time Erase ComplexTM Serum
contains high concentrations of small and
medium molecule-weight, plant-derived
hyaluronic acids that contribute to the
rejuvenation of the skin,” says ilike organic
skin care from Szep Elet’s SVP Szilvia
Hickman.“The larger-weight hyaluronic acid
molecules from tara tree seeds and marine
seaweed (Enteromorpha Compressa) form a velvety layer on the surface of the skin that
acts as a moisture-keeping barrier and a protecting layer. The smaller-weight hyaluronic acid
molecules produced by biofermentation of nonGMO raw plant ingredients (i.e., peptone,
yeast extract and glucose) penetrate into the deeper dermal layers and fill the wrinkle lines
from the inside out by their moisture-retaining and elasticizing abilities.”
Skin Authority
Anti-aging ingredient: SGF-4 Technology
“We have earned three patents for our unique process to extract
and manufacture human growth factors, which are body natural
proteins,” says Skin Authority CEO Celeste Hilling.“The use of SGF
for cosmetic purposes was first introduced in 1986 in medical
settings. Since then, the technology has evolved to be more
accessible and condition-targeted for skin care. Growth factors
work to replace damaged DNA proteins so that, when cells turn
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Training and Customer Service
To ensure that spas provide the results
guests want from their facial treatments,
Ebanks emphasizes the importance of
training staff members to ask the right
questions. “Finding out what their main
concerns are, what results they aim for
and how much time they would like to
spend with us is an important process in
selecting the right facial treatment,”
Do you know how some of today’s anti-aging ingredients are sourced or formulated?
What key benefits each ingredient offers for the skin? Responding to a media lead, expert
sources from different skin-care brands offer insights on how their main anti-aging ingredient
is sourced, processed and extracted, as well as how it can help reverse the signs of aging.
ilike organic skin care from Szep Elet
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natural ingredients, and we go a step
further, providing local ingredients sourced
within the U.S., so that the time from
harvest-to-use is shortened,” says
FarmHouse Fresh President Shannon
McLinden.
over, only healthier cells are replicated.
They help the skin by tightening and
firming, reducing lines and wrinkles,
calming inflammation, fighting
breakouts, and producing clear,
luminous tone.”
Vitelle Labs
Anti-aging ingredient: Plant stem cells
“We acquire our plant stem cell ingredients from Mibelle Biochemistry Group from Switzerland as
they are one of the top global companies for plant stem cell extraction.
They use a unique PhytoCellTec TM Technology, which makes possible
the cultivation of cells of rare and endangered
plants using small quantities of origin plant
material.The PhytoCellTecTM Technology was
recognized as an ‘eco-breakthrough’ at the
Rio+20, which is short for the United Nations
Conference on Sustainable Development, so it fits in well with our
company-wide green energy initiatives,” says Vitelle Labs CEO Liz
Beresford-Cocchia. “Environmental defense and dermal stem cell protection
are the primary benefits of the Mibelle Alp Rose Stem Cells.This Alpine plant
is indigenous and thrives at high altitude with UV exposure so those robust
characteristics are observed in the active. It is combined with phospholipids
which encapsulate the oil and water soluble components into liposomes
for ease of absorption.”