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Say No to Wrinkles and Dark Circles
There are a few things that are a dead giveaway that you haven't been taking care of our skin - wrinkles and dark circles. These are glaring things you can see in the mirror every morning, and it can make you feel old, tired and helpless.
Turns out there is an easy way to get you looking and feeling better - our Intensive Eye and Neck Complex. This amazing product provides the newest, most potent technology to transform areas around the eyes, neck, and chest for noticeable results.
Our Intensive Eye and Neck Complex uses effective and powerful anti-aging ingredients such as Swiss apple stem cells offering unmatched anti-wrinkle power to smooth fine lines. It also contains rice bran and soy peptides that provide a natural moisturizing and brightening solution to target dark circles and lock in moisture.In addition to brightening skin and soothing fine lines around the eyes, the anti-aging properties of the ingredients restore, tighten and firm delicate skin on the neck and décolletage - areas that are often forgotten.
How to Remove Damaging Free Radicals from Your Skin
We are absolutely in LOVE with antioxidants. Why you may ask? It turns out they are the superheroes in our fight against free radicals - those pesky molecules that can damage our cells and cause aging.
A great way to incorporate antioxidants into your skincare routine is to use an antioxidant cleanser that will cleanse and remove damaging free radicals from your skin. Our newest cleanser, Green Tea and Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser, pulls together antioxidants from some of our favorite components into one face wash that will restore, rejuvenate, and hydrate the skin.
Here’s how it all works…
Benefits of Green Tea:
It’s an anti-inflammatory: Green tea is packed full of antioxidants which help calm the skin. This is a huge benefit for those with sensitive skin, rosacea, or if you’re dealing with harsh winter temps.
It protects you from environmental toxins and carcinogens: The powerful antioxidants actually promote DNA repair and help prevent skin cancer.
It promotes younger looking skin: Vitamins within green tea provide anti-aging compounds that stimulate cellular regeneration.
Benefits of Pomegranate:
It brightens skin: Pomegranates contain loads of Vitamin
C which helps regenerate cells leaving your skin looking younger, brighter and
with less dark spots.
It relieves mild breakouts: Pomegranate has been shown to
hinder growth of certain types of acne causing bacteria.
It’s also an anti-inflammatory: Why stop with just Green
Tea? Pomegranate also has natural
anti-inflammatory properties to soothe the skin and alleviate redness and
puffiness.
Other Awesome Ingredients in the Cleanser:
Allantoin:
An amazing addition to the cleanser that helps moisturize skin and also
increases the water content of your cells. It helps with skin smoothness and
promotes cell longevity.
Niacinamide: An effective
skin-restoring ingredient that offers multiple benefits for aging skin
including the ability to visibly improve the appearance of enlarged pores, fine
lines, and dullness.
Oh, by the way… This fun, refreshing cleanser is also great at removing makeup! Use it before – or alternate with - our BPO 10% Cleanser + Scrub for an ultimate clean, clear face.
Now that you know, you might wonder why you haven’t been using these ingredients before! It’s time to get all the goodness of these amazing antioxidant products all in one bottle with our Green Tea and Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser.
Show Off Your Skin this Season
'Tis the season for cocktail dresses and fancy attire... and often that means showing off your arms and legs. Don't let dry skin get you down! Take care of your skin from head to toe with our Lactic Acid 12+ Body Smoothing Lotion.
This powerful anti-aging treatment for the body stimulates cellular regeneration and is designed to smooth and hydrate rough, dry skin.
Heavy-duty creams create a barrier so that skin won’t lose moisture, but skin won’t gain more with conventional body moisturizers. Our Lactic Acid 12+ Body Smoothing Lotion has a balanced blend of Alpha Hydroxy Acid and rich emollient lotion treats that softens then moisturizes skin.
This formulation gently softens the top layer of skin and sloughs away scaly, dry patches while also hydrating and plumping up the skin.
Skin goes from dull, dry and aged to fresh, youthful and brighter.
Correct dullness and uneven skin tone
Look flawless.
Long winter days can get to all of us...and they can also get to your skin. Don't spend this winter fretting over dry, dull skin. Instead, look amazing with our all-new Radiance Tinted Moisturizer. This mattifying, oil-free tinted moisturizer with SPF 46 adapts to your skin color to enhance skin tone with long-lasting hydration.
Containing an innovative blend of ingredients including Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, and the groundbreaking Knotweed Extract, our Radiance Tinted Moisturizer helps smooth and restore skin, making it ideal for all skin types including oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin. Formulated with 12% Zinc Oxide, Sheer Defense Tinted SPF 46 also provides the skin with broad-spectrum coverage from UVA- aging rays, and UVB- burning rays.
Too much fun in the sun.
You forgot to reapply and you have a sunburn...now what?
It's summer! And that means sand, boats, beaches, oceans and lots of fun...and lots and lots of sun. Sometimes -- no matter how hard you try, or how much sunscreen you put on -- a day outside can mean you end up with a sunburn.
While sunburns aren't ideal, we get real life and know that it happens. So, what do you do if you get a burn? Immediately take care of your skin!
Here's how:
First, start with our Green Tea & Pomegranate Antioxidant Cleanser. This soothing cleanser is designed to calm the skin and to alleviate redness and puffiness while also stimulating cellular regeneration, encouraging dead skin cells to move along and make way for newer, fresher skin.
PS -> You can use this cleanser all over your face, scalp, and body.
Next, you'll want to be sure to moisturize and protect your face with our Vitamin C+ Sheer Defense SPF if you'll be out in the sun again soon. This lightweight sunscreen improves the appearance of fragile skin and helps with discoloration while also creating a powerful shield to protect skin from UVA/UVB rays.
If you're heading to bed right after your burn, we suggest keeping your face ultra-moisturized with our Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30. Our lightweight yet super moisturizing cream is a mix of aloe vera, vitamin E, and botanical oils, which hydrates the skin without clogging pores. These natural products also reduce redness, calming and soothing the skin.
Get Your Skin Glowing This Summer
Make sure you have your summer essentials.
Summer can do a number on your skin. We’ve all gotten a little too familiar with the sun at some point in our lives and lived to regret the burn and dry skin the next day. With the sun, the sweat, and the heat all making an impact, it’s incredibly important that you pay attention to your skin. The right skincare routine during the summer is essential to keep your skin hydrated, glowing and protected.
Protect Your Skin
SPF is always a must.
Before you bound out of the house for a walk, jog, stroll or just sipping a coffee at an outside café, make sure you first protect your skin with SPF. Lathering up with SPF doesn’t have to be like it was when you were a kid – we’re not suggesting bright orange zinc oxide! – but, making sure you’ve got a good layer of protection is still a must. Check out our light, yet powerfulSPFs that will keep your skin glowing AND protected all summer long.
Vitamin C+ Sheer Defense with SPF 30
This lightweight sunscreen is loaded with potent antioxidants to fight free radicals, improve the appearance of aged, fragile skin, and discoloration. It creates a powerful shield to protect skin from UVA/UVB rays and renew skin’s moisture barrier, leaving your skin feeling silky-smooth. Ideal for all skin tones and types.
Daily Facial Moisturizer with SPF 30
This nutrient-rich moisturizer hydrates skin without clogging pores. Made with natural products including aloe vera, vitamin E, and botanical oils, this moisturizer also reduces redness, calming and soothing skin, making it ideal for those dealing with acne or rosacea.
beyond complexion Frequently Asked Questions
You've got questions. We've got answers.
The skin care questions you want answers to.
Working with patients and clients who deal with an array of issues from pre-teen breakouts to over-the-hill aging skin, we've heard almost every question out there about skin care.
Here are a few of the questions we get asked ALL the time and the answers to them...because we know you were wanting to ask them too! {By the way, keep coming back as we'll be updating with new questions and answers all the time!}
Can ice really help your skin?
Yes! Ice is an all around team player when it comes to great looking skin. Ice can help with inflammatory acne flare-ups, blemishes and can even help in the rejuvenation of your skin. In fact, look no further than your freezer to help with puffy eyes, and to help products sink into your skin even faster.
Ice is an easy addition to your routine. Once you've cleansed your face (check out our awesome facewashes here), ice for fifteen minutes by moving and lifting the ice cube every five seconds all around the face. The ice prepares your skin to absorb your skin care products even faster - helping to produce more peeling and thus more rapid clearing. A little trick we love is making ice cubes out of chamomile tea - as both the ice and the chamomile help calm inflammation.
If you've had extractions that day, up the time to 30 minutes to help promote clearing and to heal the inflammation.
If you are in the middle of peeling treatments, then we suggest using a soft cloth dipped in cold water to create a cold compress to place on the face to help with overall inflammation.
What is the difference between beyond complexion's BPO cleanser and other benzoyl peroxide products?
The Benzoyl beyond complexion uses is micronized - which means it is broken into very fine particles. This allows us to have a higher concentration without the irritation. When combined with exfoliating beads, you get a potent cleanser that penetrates pores quickly and more effectively than standard benzoyl peroxide products. This irritation-free scrub will gently remove bacteria, dirt, and dead cells to clear acne, fast.
Does the order of how you apply skin care products matter?
Yes. You should always go from thinnest to thickest after cleansing.
So, toner, then serums, then gels and then lotions. Want an example of an exemplary skin care routine? Check out our 6 Steps to Glowing Skin and get your skin in shape!
Is it worth it to buy expensive eye cream?
Yes! The price of the very good ingredients is high and that will increase the price of the product. For example, our Intensive Eye Complex is made from effective and powerful anti-aging ingredients such as Swiss apple stem cells—a revolutionary skincare ingredient from the rare Swiss apple—offering unmatched anti-wrinkle power to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Should you change skin care routine when the temps drop? If yes, then what updates need to be made?
Absolutely. There is less humidity and the weather is dryer in the winter, so the skin becomes more sensitive. Plus, heaters dehydrate the skin (ugh). It is normal to have flare ups, peeling skin and other issues because of these changes. If you are using beyond complexion's Mandelic Acid 5+ re-texturizing Pads twice a day, make a change to once a day. If you are using them once a day and they are still too drying, use them only three times a week. It is also very important to remember to always start the pads on the forehead, as it is the thickest and most stubborn skin on the face. Ultimately, you need to keep your skin extra moisturized. We suggest using beyond complexion's Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 more than twice a day if necessary.
This is the Year to Take Care of Your Skin
New Year's Resolution
Take Care of Your Skin!
It's time for New Year's resolutions and we've got one that must go on your list - take care of your skin! It's time to say goodbye to dull, broken out skin and hello to the skin you've always wanted. We've got an all-new 6 step process to get your skin glowing in 2018.
Be Good to Your Skin This Holiday Season
Be Good to Your Skin
Especially during the holidays!
Late nights, too many cocktails, the stress of finding the right gifts...it's enough to leave you with dull skin, puffy eyes and few breakouts. Don't let the holiday season take a toll on your skin! We've got a 5 step process to help keep your skin glowing - so you can be sure to look fabulous at that New Year's Eve party!
Why You Should Use Products with Vitamin C
Learn the Benefits of Vitamin C
Why do we LOVE Vitamin C? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. It is a powerful antioxidant
2. It fights off free radicals
3. Our vitamin C products penetrate skin and regenerate cells, leaving skin looking refreshed with fewer fine lines, sun spots and scars.
Get your beyond complexion Vitamin C products today and get glowing!
Vitamin-C 20 High Potency Serum
Our Vitamin-C 20 High Potency Serum contains everything to bring back a youthful glow—vitamin C, l-ascorbic acid, hyaluronic acid, phytic acid, and vitamin E— packed into one convenient serum. This go-to serum stimulates collagen synthesis beneath the surface while also locking in moisture on the skin’s outer layer.
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Vitamin-C Sheer Defense SPF 30
Our Vitamin-C Sheer Defense SPF 30 is light, but loaded with potent antioxidants to fight free radicals, improve appearance of aged, fragile skin, and discoloration. These ingredients improve skin clarity, firmness and elasticity while physically blocking and protecting the skin from the sun.
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Vitamin-C HQ Serum
Our Vitamin-C HQ Serum is a clinical strength brightening serum that reduces the appearance of skin discoloration and hyperpigmentation, including melasma, sun spots, liver spots, brown spots, freckles and chloasma.
*This serum is prescription only and is sold at beyond complexion at Flores Dermatology clinics.
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