The benefits of Emu Oil are far ranging - from very common use in hair products to skin care.
Emu Oil is what is known as a “carrier oil”. It has the ability to deeply penetrate the layers of the skin (and scalp) unlike many other oils such as Jojoba, Mineral or Argan. This penetrating property allows its healing abilities to treat common skin problems where they start - most often in the dermis layer of the skin.
It is a natural anti-bacterial making it ideal for treating burns, cuts, and wounds (even scars from surgery or injury). It is also an anti-inflammatory having the ability to reduce inflammation, irritation and to soothe itchy and redness.
The video below is a quick overview that discusses some of it’s benefits that include treating skin rashes, acne, abrasions, and stretch marks. It can be used by itself or combined with other lotions, creams and shampoos to generally improve efficacy of the product. There are a range of Emu Oil products available and you can find it as a key active ingredient in many high-end treatments.
Truth be told, Dermory ST isn’t a one of a kind product, but that’s okay. Considering that the market is already dense with products ranging from mediocre to outright ineffective, all it needs to do to stand out is become a skin rejuvenator that ranks among the best skincare creams available, or at least actually work.
Dermory ST Breast Cream
Right from the outset, Dermory ST has a lot going for it marketing- and promotion-wise. That’s because it’s a brand that specifically caters to improving and firming female breasts via the topical solution method. It has become well known for targeting its’ niche - specifically firming vs. clains of many competitors of “enlargement”.
Not to use a play on words, but “enlargement” is pretty tall task. However, “firming” is achievable with the right ingredients, and that is where Dermory ST has found its home - and effectiveness.
In a world where incredibly effective breast augmentation procedures exist (breast implants and “jobs”) and creams are more often than not as effective as cheap supermarket lotions in achieving what they promise, Dermory ST shouldn’t even stand a chance. Well, against surgical breast improvement procedures, it doesn’t; but for effective firming and mositurization, it does.
However, it isn’t a cheap skin moisturizer that happens to have a “breast firmer” sticker attached to it either. Buy the product and feel its effectiveness for yourself. It has been formulated with several specific ingredients we feel get the job done…
BioBustyl - This ingredient was specifiacally researched to firm and tighten bust tissue. Much of the sagging following weight loss, nursing, or pregnancy comes from sagging caused by losse skin on or around the breasts. BioBustyl firms tissue and gives the appearance of enlargement by helping restore natural shape and “perkiness”. Similar to anti-wrinkle ingredients such as Matrixyl 3000, BioBustyl adds shapeliness while resisting wrinkling and sagginess.
Hyaluronic Acid - Another of our favorite ingredients, Hyaluronic Acid restores and helps retain moisture in the skin cells membranes. While this may not seem like a big deal, lost moisture creates dryness, shrinkage, flaking and accelerated aging - adding to the “sagging” and drooping breasts. Skin feels softer and firmer - just what we;re looking for.
Antioxidants - Free-radical damage promotes sag. Antioxidants such as green tea help protect cell membranes and in some cases may help repair damage tissue, making skin look and feel younger - again, more of what we’re looking for in a breast cream.
Admittedly it takes a while before you can begin to see the difference in your breasts’ shape and texture, but like a steady weight loss regimen or constant exercising, patience and devotion are indeed the virtues you need in order to optimize Dermory ST’s performance. To be able to attain youthful, teenager-like firmness and fullness to your breasts, you need to follow the directions that come with this product to the letter and adjust to it accordingly.
To many people, this may seem like too much a hassle in order to get the sexy body that they long for. If that’s the case for you, consider the pros and cons of using a cream against a surgical procedure first. On one hand, the cream is safer. On the other hand, invasive surgery has a chance of becoming irreversibly botched up. On one hand, the cream is more inexpensive, and can be stopped at any time if it proves to be ineffective. On the other hand, breast implants will cost you hundreds or even thousands of irretrievable dollars.
With all this in mind, the Dermory ST Breast Cream gets a good 8.99 out of 10 stars considering its limited but verifiable effectiveness, its cost, and how it stands up against its true main competitor, cosmetic breast surgery. It works, but not dramatically so, and that’s the best you can ask for a topical agent. But, for a “breast enhancement product” we feel its effectiveness, price and ease of use warrant a close look.
In the first post on smoother skin, we talked about the “top 3″ of proper care - cleansing, hydrating (moisturizing), and treating. Each are equally important to prevent enlarged pores, avoid rashes and keep your complexion soft and smooth.
Not to get to detailed, but we (the consuming public and manufacturers) can break down each of these areas and take a closer look at some things that work and some that don’t - and why.
There are a lot of skin care products for smoother skin - they come in a wide range of applications, mix of ingredients and a multitude of bases. The market has been segmented to the extreme as everyone looks for the miracle product that will make us look younger. Cream, abrasions, exfoliators and moisturizers all vie for the dollar you are going to spend.
But do they work?…do they help?…really? Well as a researcher, formulator and manufacturer, I would argue that it depends on the ingredients and what your goal is. I’m ot trying to talk in circles, but that’s what it boils down to.
For instance, moisturizers have been considered a regimen staple going back a long time. I remember my Mom applying a mask every night. The general purpose is to rehydrate the tissue. Even years ago, we recognized dryness and tightening and believed re-hydration was good. In fact, it was and is. The cool thing now is we have so many more effective ingredients than 40 years ago.
In the past 10 years, the most popular ingredient for moisturizers has become Hyaluronic Acid. It has found its was into wrinkle creams, solutions for skin rashes, burn treatments, and for chronic or acute drying. It is naturally found in our cells and becomes increasingly depleted as we age.
Many biologist and dermatologists believe it is the accumulated effects of free-radical damage that causes us to lose and produce less hyaluronic acid. If so, it certainly is a convenient response to why tissue becomes thin, dry, and wrinkled as we continue to age. So, to re-hydrate and moisturize look for creams or serums with Hyaluronic Acid. The effects are almost immediate.
Another couple of ingredients to loo for are Aloe and Emu Oil. Aloe most of us are familiar with. It makes a great base for a cream - especially serums. Its widely used in beauty and anti-aging products - working well for facial and wrinkle solutions, especially as an eye smoother.
Emu oil is less well known, but has become a premier (and fairly expensive) ingredient for pitted acne scar treatment, burns, and stretchmarks. I’ve put up a few posts regarding Emu Oil, and at the risk of oft repeating myself, it is great. It has been used for years in Australia and New Zealand for wound healing. It deep moisturizes, and clinical studies have shown it is super-effective at both repairing and improving the complexion. A pretty good combo.
So, there are a few things you should look for when considering products for smoother skin. Each help soften, reduce enlarged pores, help retian moisture, and in some cases, help purify tissue to rid bacteria, oil and dirt.
The most common non-surgical treatment for bruises, spider veins and rosacea are creams that contain Vitamin K. Generally they are pretty highly concentrated and are formulated with other actives such as Aloe, Gigawhite, Vitamin E or Panthenol.
While combined you get many properties and benefits for vein restoration (better said healed), the objective is to help improve circulation via enhanced valve function, improve wall structure to reduce leaking and permeability of capillaries, and aid in nutrition delivery.
Recently, an ingredient developed by Croda™/Sederma™ - Phytotonine® - has been used successfully to supplement Vitamin’s K & E and other formulations.
Phytotonine - Veinotonic effect derived from the synergistic effect of three plant extracts, Arnica, Cypress and Soloman Seal. By toning the capillary walls and reducing capillary permeability, product normalizes circulation to help eliminate fluids and toxins while enhancing the blood supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells. Recommended for the treatment of dark circles, puffy eye, heavy legs and rosacea. Croda/Sederma
As a manufacturer, this opens up a number of opportunites and solutions regarding products for poor venous health and leaking. As mentioned in the quote above, this can cover severe or deep tissue bruising to darkened circles under the eyes and spider or thread veins.
The greatest benefit in the world of skin care, is that it gives us (consumers and manufacturers) an additional “leg on the stool” for solutions and treatments. Phytotonine, with its properties of minimizing or reducing fluid build-up, make it an excellent additive for treating puffiness (and associated darkened circles) under the eyes as well as helping or accelerating healing of bruises.
I believe, however, the greatest gain can come from its’ use in spider veins cream. Why?
Treatment options are relagated to sclerotherapy or lasers. Both are effective, though I consider both limited in treatment area; with lasers, in particular having the side effect of needing some post-treatment healing. Though considered moderate relative to other cosmetic surgery, cost is high - I believe (~$250-500/visit).
Spider veins are prominent, afflict a large population (men and women) and can have a profound affect on a person’s appearance (whether on the legs, nose, face, et al).
Many Vitamin K creams and solutions have been proven effective, but it’s nice to have another “bullet in the gun” for improving the breadth and level of efficacy.
Rosacea and spider veins share similar causes and any formula or ingredient that improves a large surface area while addressing the root causes is welcomed. Increasing capillary health, helping strengthen or repair broken capillary walls or increasing circulation can have a wide-reaching positive effect on the treatment of numerous dermatological ailments.
Vitamin K has been shown in clinical testing to help improve health and strength of vein walls and valve function in veins and capillaries. It is an effective active ingredient in products such as Capiderm® RX (RegeneVal Labs™) and Red Alert® (medic8™) for treating and clearing spider veins, rosacea, and bruises.
In addition to improving vein health, Vitamin K asists coagulation - accelerating and promoting fading of discoloration caused by superficial and depp tissue bruising.
This property also helps fading of clogged micro-capillaries and veins prominent on the nose and cheeks.
Bruises are far more common than we’d like them to be. No matter how careful we may try to be, there are always bangs, trips, stumbles and falls that could cause bruising. A bruise is essential an external manifestation of trauma or injury caused to blood veins.
Minor bruises will fade away slowly and naturally and within 5 to 10 days it will be just another memory in a long list of bruises. Deep tissue bruises however are more serious. These are essentially deeper bruises and could signify the possibility of muscle damage.
Deep tissue bruising calls for medical attention. It is important that you first get a doctors opinion to rule out any serious internal injury. It is often a symptom of muscle trauma and is often accompanied by tenderness around the affected area.
In addition to medical attention, you can lessen the duration and bruising and can even reduce the severity of the bruise with the help of creams that contain 1% or more formulation. Vitamin K is the substance the body uses to help clot blood and slow bleeding.Since a bruise is really nothing more than pooled and/or seeping blood, Vitamin K cream is the perfect defense.
Vitamin K is fat soluble which means that it can be easily absorbed through the skin.Using a cream form allows it to be applied directly to the affected area where it can be absorbed even into a deep tissue bruise.
Vitamin K has been shown in clinical testing to help improve health and strength of vein walls and valve function in veins and capillaries. It is an effective active ingredient in products such as