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Glycation

WHAT IS GLYCATION?

As sugar molecules enter the body’s system, they migrate and attach to fat and protein cells – a process often referred to as glycation. The proteins in skin cells most susceptible to glycation are the same ones that make a youthful complexion so plump and buoyant — collagen and elastin. But when sugar molecules attach to these fat and protein fibers, they become discolored, weak, stiff and malformed, producing what is known as sugar by-products or advanced glycation end products (a.k.a. AGE’s). This in turn, presents itself in the form of wrinkles, saggy skin, and a loss of radiance.

In addition, AGEs also make the skin more vulnerable to UV light and free radical damage, and this creates abnormal cells. Learning more about glycation for overall health and skin benefits is very important.

We feel it is the missing link for skin over 50 years of age to see continued Pro Youth benefits. Every skin and body has a level of glycation, but because it is a slow process of degradation, many times you don’t see the affects until later years of life. Using ingredients to help reduce the glycation will give you a more vibrant healthy skin.

ANTI-GLYCATION IN SKIN CARE

In the 80’s, a biochemist named Anthony Cerami, PhD, found that aminoguanidine molecules can block glucose-collagen pairs from forming, thus presenting us with the base for all anti-glycation formulations. Aminoguanidine is a nucleophilic hydrazine compound that prevents AGE formation on collagen. For many years, this was a key ingredient in RA Pro Youth -10 formulas.

With the advancement of science, new sources of anti-glycation ingredients have been found:

  • Albizia Julibrissin (Mimosa or Asian Silk) Bark Extract – AGE less
  • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract – AGE less
  • Pueraria Mirifica Extract – Exotica Rhodiola
  • Carnosine – Exotica Rhodiola, Antioxidant Complex Serum, MVC Serum

Cleansing

This is the first step of your regimen.

Apply 1 pump of cleanser onto clean, damp hands and gently massaging into the skin. Add more water to create lather and work into skin for 1-2 minutes. Remove with gentle (soft) white cloth for several rinses if needed. Pat or air-dry skin before applying next step.

This is the most important step of any acne regimen! Rotating or having two cleansers can help keep skin responding. It is very important to use a soft cloth or 4x4 gauze to remove.

Tonic

This is the next step of your regimen after cleansing.

Apply 1-2 pumps of tonic onto a clean cotton round or 2x2 gauze pad. Apply to clean, dry skin. Let product absorb.

Tonics are a vital component in most acne regimens. These may be used full face or as a spot treatment over acne blemishes. Depending on the tonic, application may range from one to three times per week, to a daily application.

Building & Strengthening (AM)

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massage into clean, dry skin. Let serum absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

The products in this category are typically applied in the AM as many formulations contain important antioxidants as well as necessary wound healing and scar reducing properties.

Correctives (PM)

Apply 1 pump onto clean, dry skin. Let product absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

Correctives are great for boosting cellular exfoliation. Follow directed use on each product to increase optimal results.

Hydrators & Moisturizers

This is the last step of your regimen.

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massaging into clean, dry skin or over your favorite RA Building & Strengthening or Corrective serum.

Hydration is very important for acne skin as it brings balance. Our formulas supply healing properties, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial support. These may be applied AM and/or PM.

Excellent Additions to Regimen

Scrubs

Apply a small amount into damp hands; apply to face and neck. Gently massage into skin or allow to sit on skin for several minutes (like a mask). Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Pat skin dry.

Scrubs are a great way to increase cellular exfoliation, soften texture and support a healthier complexion. Scrubs are typically used once per week.

Enzymes

Applying a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on up to 10 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA mask, serums and moisturizer.

Enzymes are a great way to boost exfoliation, reduce bacteria and impurities. We recommend to use once per week.

Masks

Apply a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on 10-15 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA serums and moisturizer.

Masks can reduce breakouts and assist in healing blemishes. Masks are typically used once per week.

Should you experience any dryness or sensitivity with any RA formulation, contact your licensed RA professional for guidance on usage and tips to introduce products to your home care regimen.

Cleansing

This is the first step of your regimen.

Apply 1 pump of cleanser onto clean, damp hands and gently massaging into the skin. Add more water to create lather and work into skin for 1-2 minutes. Remove with gentle (soft) white cloth for several rinses if needed. Pat or air-dry skin before applying next step.

This is the most important step of any acne regimen! Rotating or having two cleansers can help keep skin responding. It is very important to use a soft cloth or 4x4 gauze to remove.

Tonic

This is the next step of your regimen after cleansing.

Apply 1-2 pumps of tonic onto a clean cotton round or 2x2 gauze pad. Apply to clean, dry skin. Let product absorb.

Tonics are a vital component in most acne regimens. These may be used full face or as a spot treatment over acne blemishes. Depending on the tonic, application may range from one to three times per week, to a daily application.

Building & Strengthening (AM)

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massage into clean, dry skin. Let serum absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

The products in this category are typically applied in the AM as many formulations contain important antioxidants as well as necessary wound healing and scar reducing properties.

Correctives (PM)

Apply 1 pump onto clean, dry skin. Let product absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

Correctives are great for boosting cellular exfoliation. Follow directed use on each product to increase optimal results.

Hydrators & Moisturizers

This is the last step of your regimen.

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massaging into clean, dry skin or over your favorite RA Building & Strengthening or Corrective serum.

Hydration is very important for acne skin as it brings balance. Our formulas supply healing properties, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial support. These may be applied AM and/or PM.

Excellent Additions to Regimen

Scrubs

Apply a small amount into damp hands; apply to face and neck. Gently massage into skin or allow to sit on skin for several minutes (like a mask). Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Pat skin dry.

Scrubs are a great way to increase cellular exfoliation, soften texture and support a healthier complexion. Scrubs are typically used once per week.

Enzymes

Applying a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on up to 10 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA mask, serums and moisturizer.

Enzymes are a great way to boost exfoliation, reduce bacteria and impurities. We recommend to use once per week.

Masks

Apply a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on 10-15 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA serums and moisturizer.

Masks can reduce breakouts and assist in healing blemishes. Masks are typically used once per week.

Should you experience any dryness or sensitivity with any RA formulation, contact your licensed RA professional for guidance on usage and tips to introduce products to your home care regimen.

Cleansing

This is the first step of your regimen.

Apply 1 pump of cleanser onto clean, damp hands and gently massaging into the skin. Add more water to create lather and work into skin for 1-2 minutes. Remove with gentle (soft) white cloth for several rinses if needed. Pat or air-dry skin before applying next step.

This is the most important step of any acne regimen! Rotating or having two cleansers can help keep skin responding. It is very important to use a soft cloth or 4x4 gauze to remove.

Tonic

This is the next step of your regimen after cleansing.

Apply 1-2 pumps of tonic onto a clean cotton round or 2x2 gauze pad. Apply to clean, dry skin. Let product absorb.

Tonics are a vital component in most acne regimens. These may be used full face or as a spot treatment over acne blemishes. Depending on the tonic, application may range from one to three times per week, to a daily application.

Building & Strengthening (AM)

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massage into clean, dry skin. Let serum absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

The products in this category are typically applied in the AM as many formulations contain important antioxidants as well as necessary wound healing and scar reducing properties.

Correctives (PM)

Apply 1 pump onto clean, dry skin. Let product absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

Correctives are great for boosting cellular exfoliation. Follow directed use on each product to increase optimal results.

Hydrators & Moisturizers

This is the last step of your regimen.

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massaging into clean, dry skin or over your favorite RA Building & Strengthening or Corrective serum.

Hydration is very important for acne skin as it brings balance. Our formulas supply healing properties, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial support. These may be applied AM and/or PM.

Excellent Additions to Regimen

Scrubs

Apply a small amount into damp hands; apply to face and neck. Gently massage into skin or allow to sit on skin for several minutes (like a mask). Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Pat skin dry.

Scrubs are a great way to increase cellular exfoliation, soften texture and support a healthier complexion. Scrubs are typically used once per week.

Enzymes

Applying a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on up to 10 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA mask, serums and moisturizer.

Enzymes are a great way to boost exfoliation, reduce bacteria and impurities. We recommend to use once per week.

Masks

Apply a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on 10-15 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA serums and moisturizer.

Masks can reduce breakouts and assist in healing blemishes. Masks are typically used once per week.

Should you experience any dryness or sensitivity with any RA formulation, contact your licensed RA professional for guidance on usage and tips to introduce products to your home care regimen.

Cleansing

This is the first step of your regimen.

We recommend applying 1 pump of cleanser onto clean, damp hands and gently massaging into the skin. Add more water to create lather and work into skin for 1-2 minutes. Remove with gentle (soft) white cloth for several rinses if needed. Pat or air-dry skin before applying next step.

Tonic

This is the next step of your regimen after cleansing.

Apply 1-2 pumps of tonic onto a clean cotton round or 2x2 gauze pad. Apply to clean, dry skin. Let product absorb.

Tonics deliver concentrated nutrients to help strengthen and protect skin. We recommend applying them in the morning to offer increased protection from UV exposure. Depending on the tonic, application may range from one to three times per week, to a daily application.

Building & Strengthening (AM)

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massage into clean, dry skin. Let serum absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

The products in this category are typically applied in the AM as most of these formulas help to fight against the environmental stressors our skin is faced with daily and they reduce redness, strengthen and heal the skin.

Correctives (PM)

Apply 1 pump onto clean, dry skin. Let product absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

Correctives are so valuable for Rosacea skin and maybe used nightly or every other depending on the formula.

Hydrators & Moisturizers

This is the last step of your regimen.

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massaging into clean, dry skin or over your favorite RA Building & Strengthening or Corrective serum.

Moisture loss for rosacea skin may lead to an impaired barrier function, increasing inflammation and redness. Our formulas hydrate skin from the inside, out. These may be applied AM and/or PM.

Excellent Additions to Regimen

Scrubs

Apply a small amount into damp hands; apply to face and neck. Gently massage into skin or allow to sit on skin for several minutes (like a mask). Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Pat skin dry.

Scrubs are a great way to increase cellular exfoliation, soften texture and support a healthier complexion. Scrubs are typically used once per week.

Enzymes

Applying a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on up to 10 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA mask, serums and moisturizer.

Enzymes are a great way to boost exfoliation, reduce bacteria and impurities. We recommend to use once per week.

Masks

Apply a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on 10-15 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA serums and moisturizer.

Masks can reduce breakouts and assist in healing blemishes. Masks are typically used once per week.

Should you experience any dryness or sensitivity with any RA formulation, contact your licensed RA professional for guidance on usage and tips to introduce products to your home care regimen.

Cleansing

Apply 1 pump of cleanser onto clean, damp hands and gently massaging into the skin. Add more water to create lather and work into skin for 1-2 minutes. Remove with gentle (soft) white cloth for several rinses if needed. Pat or air-dry skin before applying next step.

Building & Strengthening (AM)

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massage into clean, dry skin. Let serum absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

The products in this category are typically applied in the AM for cellular protection in the daytime. However, in the case of Sensitive/Compromised skin they can be recommended both AM and PM depending on skin needs.

Correctives (PM)

Apply 1 pump onto clean, dry skin. Let product absorb. May layer moisturizer overtop.

Hydrators & Moisturizers

This is the last step of your regimen.

Apply 1-2 pumps onto fingertips and gently massaging into clean, dry skin or over your favorite RA Building & Strengthening or Corrective serum.

This category focuses on increasing hydration. Our formulas hydrate skin from the inside, out. These may be applied AM and/or PM

Excellent Additions to Regimen

Scrubs

Apply a small amount into damp hands; apply to face and neck. Gently massage into skin or allow to sit on skin for several minutes (like a mask). Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Pat skin dry.

Scrubs are a great way to increase cellular exfoliation, soften texture and support a healthier complexion. Scrubs are typically used once per week.

Enzymes

Applying a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on up to 10 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA mask, serums and moisturizer.

Enzymes are a great way to boost exfoliation, reduce bacteria and impurities. We recommend to use once per week.

Masks

Apply a thin layer onto clean, dry skin – avoiding the eye area. Leave on 10-15 minutes. Rinse well with cool water and soft cloth. Pat skin dry and follow up with your favorite RA serums and moisturizer.

Masks can reduce breakouts and assist in healing blemishes. Masks are typically used once per week.

Should you experience any dryness or sensitivity with any RA formulation, contact your licensed RA professional for guidance on usage and tips to introduce products to your home care regimen.