The Dermapen is a revolutionary micro needling device in terms of skin care.

A clinical-use only device, it helps to refine the skin’s appearance and combat the visible signs of premature skin ageing, at deeper layers of your skin.

Dermapen is highly suitable for skin rejuvenation as it can help tighten – even potentially ‘lift’ – your skin as it improves your skins underlying collagen (strength) as well as it’s external appearance.

Dermapen techniques: What’s the treatment best for?

Our Dermal Clinicians can treat your skin with special Dermapen techniques to:

• Tighten prematurely ageing skin
• Encourage overall facial rejuvenation
• Even out your skin’s texture or pigmentation
• Improve active serum uptake (increases penetration of topically-applied skin nutrients)

The penetration impact for serums is particularly valuable for clients who use quality medical-grade (cosmeceutical) skin care products.  Where most products sit on the skin and barely penetrate the deeper layers, with microneedling, channels are created that can carry up to 80% more topical nutrients to the deeper layers (deep into the skin’s fibroblasts) which provides nutrients to the underlying cells found in the dermis & basal layer.

Whilst the results can be somewhat similar to fractional laser treatments, there are far less side effects & far less downtime than there would be with a Fraxel skin rejuvenation treatment, for example.

Dermapen treatments help reduce:

• Fine lines & facial wrinkles
• Vertical lines around the upper lips
• Sagging, aged skin
• Appearance of large pores
• Some stretch marks
• Acne scars
• Face Surgery Scars (or ask about Scar Revision by our Plastic Surgeons)
• Skin damage from minor facial burns

The Dermapen Technique: How your Clinician Rejuvenates your Skin using micro-fine needles

When using a Dermapen on your skin, it is using a device that contains multiple micro-fine needles.

The Dermapen is used to carefully pierce your skin – vertically – to help tighten and lift your skin and give your face a more rejuvenated appearance.

How does Dermapen Microneedling Works?

The concept of Dermapen micro-needling is based on your skin’s ability to repair itself whenever it encounters physical damage or trauma such as abrasions, cuts, and other types of wounds.

Normally, your skin destroys old damaged tissue immediately after an injury and replaces it with new healthy skin cells.

Dermapen’s unique ability allows controlled induction of your skin’s self-repair mechanism (cellular repair and renewal) by creating controlled wounds (called “micro injuries”). This technique stimulates the production of new collagen, which helps to create new, healthy skin.

Wound healing in general resembles the following process over time. With a Dermapen treatment, however, the micro needling essentially creates very tiny ‘pinholes’ in your skin. This stimulates the cellular renewal and collagen rejuvenation process, without causing external surface damage or scars.  In fact, the treatment can help reduce acne scars and other facial skin imperfections.

The Dermapen is a revolutionary micro needling device in terms of skin care.

A clinical-use only device, it helps to refine the skin’s appearance and combat the visible signs of premature skin ageing, at deeper layers of your skin.

Dermapen is highly suitable for skin rejuvenation as it can help tighten – even potentially ‘lift’ – your skin as it improves your skins underlying collagen (strength) as well as it’s external appearance.

Dermapen techniques: What’s the treatment best for?

Our Dermal Clinicians can treat your skin with special Dermapen techniques to:

• Tighten prematurely ageing skin
• Encourage overall facial rejuvenation
• Even out your skin’s texture or pigmentation
• Improve active serum uptake (increases penetration of topically-applied skin nutrients)

The penetration impact for serums is particularly valuable for clients who use quality medical-grade (cosmeceutical) skin care products.  Where most products sit on the skin and barely penetrate the deeper layers, with microneedling, channels are created that can carry up to 80% more topical nutrients to the deeper layers (deep into the skin’s fibroblasts) which provides nutrients to the underlying cells found in the dermis & basal layer.

Whilst the results can be somewhat similar to fractional laser treatments, there are far less side effects & far less downtime than there would be with a Fraxel skin rejuvenation treatment, for example.

  

In addition to this, the punctures from microneedling treatments also act as micro-channels that help carry essential nutrients deeper into your skin layers for increased effectiveness.  The result is smoother, radiant and younger looking skin when you use top quality serums and other active-ingredient skin care products.

How Many Treatments will I need?

Every person’s skin is unique so the number of treatments you may need will vary depending on what condition(s) you want treated with microneedling.

Acne Scarring – treatments are customised per patient

• Typically 4 to 6 Dermapen treatments
• Scheduled approximately 6 weeks apart
• Anti-Ageing Skin Rejuvenation including Collagen Induction
• Typically 4 to 6 treatments scheduled approximately 4 weeks apart but can vary between patients

Science has proven that peptides can help manage wrinkles in your skin and reverse the signs of ageing. So how do peptides in skin care products make your skin look younger? Many skin care products contain them, so just what are peptides?

What are Peptides for Skin Care?

Human skin is comprised mostly of collagen. Collagen is a protein comprised of long segments of amino acids arranged like a chain.

Collagen provides a foundation and thickness for skin

Women under 30 have ample collagen, which results in smooth, tight skin

The rest of us have less collagen –  skin tends to be thinner, revealing more wrinkles

When collagen breaks down, short segments of amino acids are formed. These are the tiny proteins and active molecules known as peptides. Peptides in skin care can provide significant anti-aging benefits.

Skin Care Peptides Encourage Collagen Production for More Youthful Skin

When collagen is depleted by age and environmental factors, including sunlight, it is not fully replaced. As a result, smooth, young skin slowly becomes thinner and wrinkled over time. As collagen deteriorates, it produces certain peptides. Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that these peptides send a “message” to your skin that it has lost collagen and needs to generate more. When skin care peptides are applied topically, your skin “thinks” that it’s a collagen break down product and that your body needs to manufacture new collagen. So you can successfully minimise wrinkles and give your skin a more youthful appearance with the application of skin care peptides that trigger the production of collagen. It is therefore important to use a good peptide wrinkle cream.

The most commonly used peptide in skin care is Matrixyl (palmitoyl- or oligopeptide pentapeptide). This is a neuropeptide that reduces fine lines very well.  Research shows that  the right peptide skin cream can play an important role in repairing wounds and improving skin conditions. including eczema and dermatitis. No adverse side effects have been reported in the use of skin care peptides.

Peptides in Skin Care Products Help With Wrinkles

Wrinkle creams containing anti ageing peptides are popular and effective skin care products. Argireline (Acetyl hexapeptide) has been marketed as a safer, less expensive, and non-invasive alternative to Botox. This anti-ageing peptide works by causing facial muscles to relax, thereby minimising wrinkles. It is often combined with Leuphasyl, which relaxes tiny muscles under the skin. This is particularly helpful for fading wrinkles around the eyes and for forehead wrinkles. Octapeptide is a lengthened version of Argireline. By making the small muscles under your skin longer and reducing muscle tension, octapeptide fades the appearance of fine lines. 

What are peptides you’ll find in pHformula Point range

Point Extra Firm

POINT EXTRA FIRM is a powerful and luxurious firming cream that is formulated with the unique combination of ingredients including a peptide complex to support skin’s natural proteins. 

BENEFITS 

• Helps promote firmer, tighter and healthy looking skin
• Assist in reduction of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Help support collagen production
• Instant healthy glow
• Moisturising, soothing and healing properties

INGREDIENTS 

PEPTIDE COMPLEX 

An exclusive combination of 3 peptide namely, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, and Carcinine that helps promote firmer, tighter and healthy looking skin assisting in reduction of the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Prevents and repairs damaged skin thanks to its powerful antioxidant properties. Contributes to the skin tone’s uniformity providing a luminous and brightening complexion. 

PHYTOSAN 

Contains proteins, glycoproteins and polysaccharides isolated from soybeans. By stimulating synthesis of extracellular matrix constituents and providing comprehensive photoprotection, Phytosan counteracts the signs of biological and UV-induced premature skin aging (such as formation of wrinkles). 

GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS 

Also known as mucopolysaccharides,these are a fundamental component of skintissue, essentially a group of complex proteins. Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are part of this ingredient group, all of which function as skin-replenishing and restoring ingredients.

Point Multi Protect

POINT MULTI PROTECT is a peptide-infused anti-ageing moisturiser with sun protection factor 15. Formulated for delicate skin or skin affected by environmental stresses. 

BENEFITS 

• Superior anti-ageing properties
• Protects against harmful environmental factors
• Neutralises harmful free radicals
• Helps to protect and strengthen the skin barrier function
• Instant healthy glow
• Moisturising, soothing and healing properties


INGREDIENTS 

MULTI PROTECT COMPLEX 

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-8 

A biomimetic peptide that reduces UVB-induced inflammatory response for optimal skin protection. With excellent antiinflammatory activity, hence preventing neurogenic inflammation which is linked to photo ageing offering a great potential in preventing the signs of premature ageing of the skin. 

ANTI-POLLUTION 

Acts as an anti-pollution agent. It can neutralize the negative effects of Particulate matter (PM) including collagen degradation, overproduction of melanin and inflammatory processes and help protect skin cells from daily environmental aggressions. It protects from the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots, and protects from inflammation. It helps restore skin balance. 

BIOSACCHARIDE 

Its capacity to stimulate sirtuin-1molecules results in the activation of epidermal differentiation while regulating inflammatory reactions. 

PHYTOSAN 

Contains proteins, glycoproteins and polysaccharides isolated from soybeans. By stimulating synthesis of extracellular matrix constituents and providing comprehensive photoprotection, Phytosan counteracts the signs of biological and UV-induced premature skin ageing (such as formation of wrinkles). 

GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS 

Also known as mucopolysaccharides these are a fundamental component of skin tissue, essentially a group of complex proteins. Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are part of this ingredient group, all of which function as skin-replenishing and restoring ingredients.

POINT AGE REVERSE

POINT AGE REVERSE is infused with a cocktail of peptides and botanical ingredients to help reduce visible signs of skin ageing and promote skin firmness and elasticity.• Reverse visible signs of ageing. 

BENEFITS: 
• Help support collagen production
• Advanced wrinkle reverse and repair
• Energize and protect skin cells
• Instant healthy glow
• Moisturising, soothing and healing properties

INGREDIENTS 

PEPTIDE COMPLEX 
Peptide complex – An innovating combination of 4 peptides namely, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 with powerful action that stimulates the synthesis of the key constituents of the skin matrix, improving skin healing and turnover process, reducing inflammation and retaining skin elasticity. 

PHYTOSAN 
Contains proteins, glycoproteins and polysaccharides isolated from soybeans. By stimulating synthesis of extracellular matrix constituents and providing comprehensive photoprotection, Phytosan counteracts the signs of biological and UV-induced premature skin ageing (such as the formation of wrinkles). 

WAKAME EXTRACT 
It is a concentrate obtained from the fertile bases of the alga Undaria pinnatifida. Reactivates genes linked to the synthesis, the maturation and the organisation of collagen fibres, elastin fibers and hyaluronic acid, implicated in the redensification of the extra-cellular matrix of the dermis for a rejuvenating effect. 

GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS 
Also known as mucopolysaccharides, these are a fundamental component of skin tissue, essentially a group of complex proteins. Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are part of this ingredient group, all of which function as skin-replenishing and restoring ingredients.

Did you know that up to 35% of all body protein content is made up of one type of protein? This protein is a key component of our connective tissue – the most widely distributed tissue in the body, which binds, holds, supports and strengthens other body tissues, as well as insulating and protecting the organs. It makes up our ligaments, tendons, skin, joints, cartilage, bone and even the gut lining, blood vessels and our teeth! It is therefore absolutely vital to health and proper integrity and function on ALL body tissues and organs.

So, what is this protein?

We are talking about collagen, of course. You may have heard about collagen from face cream adverts, but as you can see, it does so much more than just preventing wrinkles!

Like any protein, collagen is made up of long chains of amino acids, however the high concentration of proline and glycine make collagen quite unique. There are several steps and enzymatic processes in collagen synthesis, and by the end, we end up with a three-dimensional and adaptable structure. The important bit to remember here, is that those enzymes require vitamin C. Without adequate supply of vitamin C this process won’t work efficiently, and without continuous collagen supply, we can end up with weak connective tissue and problems with our joints, skin, bones and so on.

Each of those tissues, whether it’s your joints or your skin, are structurally different. Some are more elastic and stretchy (e.g. tendons) whereas some are tough and rigid (e.g. bone). Apart from collagen, there are other important molecules that bind with each other forming a distinctive blend of material, each with different characteristics and functions. These include hyaluronic acid, glucosamine or chondroitin. Collagen often forms the backbone, onto which those other components attach, e.g. minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in bones.

Common signs of weak connective tissue and decreased collagen synthesis:

• Decreased skin elasticity, sagging, wrinkles, easy bruising
• Joint problems such as arthritis, stiffness and pain
• Frequent sport injuries e.g. torn ligaments
• Broken facial capillaries – so called ‘spider veins’
• Bone problems – osteopenia, osteoporosis, fractures
• Rare conditions such as Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (BJHS) and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which are caused by genetic mutations
  which disrupt the structure, production, or processing of collagen
• Intestinal permeability, aka ‘leaky gut’
• If you have an inflammatory condition, there is a higher chance of collagen damage
• Collagen synthesis generally decreases with age.

But not all collagen is equal

In fact, our body produces various types of collagen, for example type 1, 2, 3 and so on. However, type 1 forms the vast majority of body collagen. Although we can buy collagen in powders or supplements, it is not guaranteed that it will be used properly in the body, because it is quite a big molecule and it gets broken down in the stomach, rendering it less useful. That’s why it is important to get the right type of collagen, with proven benefits. Marine Collagen displays high resemblance to human collagen and is therefore easily absorbed through the gut wall and quickly delivered to the target tissues. It can improve skin elasticity,4hydration and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. This form can also improve the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) – another component of joints, ligaments and tendons.

We also need to support the body’s ability to produce collagen and prevent it from getting damaged. In addition, we can provide other nutrients to support general connective tissue health. Here are some of the main ones:

Vitamin C increases collagen synthesis by acting as a co-factor for hydroxylase enzymes.

Rutin is a flavonoid which has antioxidant properties. It supports circulation, decreasing blood vessel fragility and permeability. It can be helpful for thread and varicose veins and reduce the tendency to bruise easily.

Hesperidin helps to spare collagen in connective tissue and reduces inflammation.

Hyaluronic Acid is a viscous substance found in different types of connective tissue like skin and cartilage, muscles, organs –e.g. brain and eyes. It is also found in synovial fluid, helping to lubricate joints, reduce friction and the skin epidermis, having a vital protective role and providing hydration. It can reduce the appearance of wrinkles with significant improvements in skin lustre and suppleness. It increases skin moisture in people with dry skin, whilst long term supplementation may improve symptoms of osteoarthritis.

Rosehips provide more vitamin C than citrus fruits18 and have high antioxidant activity. Rosehip’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties makes it a potential agent for protecting joints and supporting osteoarthritis, by reducing degradation of joint cartilage.

Nucleotides are organic compounds which are part of DNA and RNA, essential for cell division, repair and regeneration of damaged tissue.

Glucosamine (and related compounds like chondroitin) form glycosaminoglycans and prevent collagen degradation and free radical production.

Antioxidants such as berry/cherry extracts, grapeseed and pine bark reduce collagen breakdown.

All of those nutrients together are much more powerful than a single ingredient. Because of the abundance of collagen in the body, supporting its production can potentially have many positive effects on our health.

Collagen boosting treatments like microneedling and skin resurfacing help to stimulate production of collagen with in the skin. Also introduction of Vit A in to your home care routine is a must when treating loss of skin firmness and elasticity.

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