Simply put, everything is slowing down and does not have the ability to repair like it did when we were younger.
RA Pro Youth -10 products address all components of cellular aging. We cannot just focus on collagen/elastin and leave antioxidants and ATP energy enhancement out of the equation. The true lasting results just won’t be there! It is also important to remember: do not over exfoliate the skin, but begin to feed it, allowing natural exfoliation to take place.
Our skin cells have a natural turnover ability and cycle. When we are younger this is taking place about every 28 days. This is great and skin is softer and stays young looking. As we get into our 30’s this begins to change and slow down. Cell turnover slows down to 40-45 days in many cases. When this happens texture starts to change, wrinkles begin to form and cells age faster.
Why does this 40-45 day cellular turnover happen? Your cells communicate to each other, and in order for cells to let go, you need resources like collagen & elastin to help the process. As with many components slowing down, our resources are becoming depleted and so our cells will stay on skin until more resources are available. Here is where it gets tricky. Many times we force exfoliate at this point. The negative to this is the cells will respond and use the already depleted resources to protect the skin, which in the long run repeats a vicious cycle leading to a thinner, more sensitive aged skin.
Our Pro Youth answer is giving you lifestyle formulations that build & strengthen, while supporting the skin internally. This begins to naturally increase the cellular turnover which, in turn, speeds our turnover rate closer to that 28 day cycle!
Vitamin A is vital in feeding the dermis with resources. Outside of needing support for cellular energy we believe it is the #1 Pro Youth ingredient!
Our RA Pro Youth -10 line has two, very effective lifestyle friendly vitamin A’s for nightly use: Synergy A and ChronoPeptide A
There are two other factors that affect the aging of the skin: intrinsic and extrinsic aging.
Intrinsic aging is biological aging that occurs naturally as we get older. Nutrition and overall body health are key contributors to accelerating internal aging. Over time, the body experiences a breakdown in its ability to communicate, repair and function optimally. Glycation is another concern that affects the body and skin over time. Losing resources such as collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid all increase aging.
Extrinsic aging is a result of our daily environment. Exposure to UV rays, pollution, climate and stress all contribute. Harsher environments cause a breakdown on the epidermis layer of skin, pulling antioxidants and impacting DNA repair, which then, increases inflammation and lipid breakdown.
External stress is also a major part of extrinsic aging; stress shortens the health of your DNA, and can actually cause it to shut down, resulting in DNA damage. This causes a breakdown in cell-to-cell communication. At the cellular level, there is a decrease in the stem cells’ reproductive abilities, as well as impairments to the mitochondrial function. The communication becomes flawed and leads to mutations in the DNA. These mutations also affect the skin’s ability to repair itself.
Both internal and external stressors affect cellular energy. Every function needs energy. This energy is starting to slow down as we age naturally, but many of these concerns cause our energy to overwork and fade out even quicker. One key ingredient that can help to boost cellular energy is pyruvic acid. This can be found in our Mandelic Arginine Serum, which can be a powerful anti-aging ally.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
