If it can do this for scars, what can it do for your wrinkles?^TM


Having had problem skin all my life. My skin was always waxy, oily, blemished, and fields of blackheads were a curse I was embarassed to have to bear. Wrinkles and lines began to form at an early age making me look much older than I felt. I was also born with a severe crease in my forehead caused by the muscles in my brow forming too tightly; and I look as if I am in a deep frown all the time-even when I smile. I discussed a remedy with a plastic surgeon and he said I would need to have my entire forehead peeled down, have the muscles examined, and cut them away from the brow. After healing from that they would have to address the remaining impressions in my skin. I was told it may always look like I had a problem there even after they took out the muscle because of how long the skin was folded in that position. With the NaturDerm products I am already smoothing away the lines and making the skin more even. For the first time in my life I have had compliments on my skin. If I eventually can afford to get the surgery to remove the muscles, I am confident that the skin will look like new and I'll be a new man. You literally changed my life, and I am grateful every single day.
Todd R.


Europeans between the ages of 15-30 spent as much on anti-aging products as men in the US, 11 billion USD. These young women understand the science of anti-aging. They believe if they use products that benefit skin health; they will have an impact on what they see in the mirror in 10-20-30 years to come.
Chrysalyx^TM contains DMAE, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid (a GAG), Ceramide 3, VItamin A, Vitamin E, Ester-C, pomegranate and 15 other organic botannicals including shea and mango seed butter.
Dr. Schwartz states, "Retinoids are possibly the most prevalent cosmeceuticals on the market. Retinoids are vitamin A derivatives present in all living organisms either as preformed vitamin A or as carotenoids. Vitamin A (Retinol) is the prototype of all other retinoids and is necessary for proper growth, bone development, and integrity of mucosal and epithelial surfaces." "Since then, vitamin A and its derivatives have been useful in the treatment of many skin disorders, including ichthyosis, acne, and psoriasis." "Vitamin A and its derivatives have 2 main functions: they act as antioxidants, and they activate specific genes and proteins. Vitamin A also exerts a hormone-like effect on the skin, activating specific genes through nuclear receptors." "Histologically vitamin A and its derivatives induce epidermal thickening, increase mitoses, differentiate keratinocytes, and reduce the number of sebocytes. The dermis shows increased amounts of glycosaminoglycans (GAG's) and anchoring fibrils. Structural changes underlying the cosmetic benefits include correction of epidermal atrophy, deposition of new collagen, generation of new vessels, and enhancement of mitogenesis." "Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) is essential for life." "Vitamin C has been used effectively to stimulate collagen repair, thus diminishing the effects of photoaging on the skin. However, vitamin C is easily degraded by heat and light, which along with its high acidity, presents certain challenges for use in a multipurpose skin care formulation." "Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) is the major lipophilic antioxidant in plasma, membranes and tissue. The term vitamin E collectively refers to 8 naturally occuring molecules (4 tocopherols and 4 tocotrienols), all of which exhibit vitamin E activity." "Vitamin E topically applied before UV radiation has been shown to reduce erythema, edema, sunburn cells, immunosuppression caused by sunlight, and DNA adduct formation." "Alpha Lipoic Acid is a unique free radical protector. It is fat and water soluble. Once Lipoic Acid crossses the cell membrane it is broken down into dihydrofolic acid, which is also an antioxidant. Alpha Lipoic Acid also recycles other key antioxidants, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathione." "Topical preparations containing dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) have been touted for their ability to improve skin firmness and to lift sagging skin." "DMAE is able to diminish the cross-linking of proteins that occurs during aging, probably acting as a free-radical scavenger." "Hyaluronic Acid (HA), or hyaluronan, is the prototype of all other GAGS. Studies have demonstrated that decreased amounts are present in aged skin and that topically applied HA accelerates wound repair. Other studies have noted epidermal regeneration after the application of low molecular weight HA."
What are Silicones?
The skin is a living organ. Some of its functions include protection, sensation, fluid regulation, and the elimination of wastes and toxins. Most skin care products contain silicone-bases. Silicones are plastic-based polymers used as emollients and thickeners. There are hundreds: Dimethicone, Carbomer and Cyclopentasiloxane (also known as D5, a type of Dry Cleaning fluid) to name a few. Upon initial appearance, the skin looks smooth as the plastic-based polymers fill in the gaps of minor skin imperfections. Health Canada (Ministry of Health, Canada) lists silicones and siloxanes on their March 2007 Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Companies selling products with these ingredients must submit skin sensitivity testing and meet data requirements 90 days pre-sale. For more details please see our Say No to Silicones info page in our "Just the Facts" tab on the Home page, or click here


Many scientists believe silicones may act like a plastic bag, which may restrict nutrient absorption and impair the functions of the skin as an organ. The skin may then be fooled into thinking it is hydrated. They believe at the cellular level a different picture may emerge. The skin can no longer breathe. Unable to eliminate cellular wastes and toxins, these toxins are re-absorbed. This toxic build-up increases stress, which causes cellular inflammation and cell damage. Cells become congested, dehydrated and bloated with waste that begins to stagnate. Cellular function begins to fail, and supporting skin tissues collapse, which creates changes in blood vessels, and in the lipid, or fat matrix of the skin.

To make matters worse, our skin is covered with salt, which is released when we sweat. Salt is alkaline and alters the protective pH mantle of the skin. Bacterial growth increases. Skin health is influenced by the acid mantle, which acts as a natural protective barrier. The acid mantle neutralizes the chemical effects from bacteria and contaminants that are mainly alkaline in nature. Most cleansers are alkaline, and require the use of a toner to correct the pH of the skin. NaturDerm^TM products do not need a toner; all products including cleansers, are pH correct to maintain the acid mantle.

Poor skin health creates a cyclical state of dehydration, congestion and toxic build-up that is visible. Puffy, dull, dehydrated skin with increased signs of aging, send us running! To compensate, we apply more product that may be alkaline, or change to another product that contains a silicone-base, which perpetuates the conditions of dehydration, congestion, toxic build-up and an unhealthy state of skin function.

NaturDerm^TM products are designed to promote skin health. How much more effective is a product formulated to work when silicones are not present? NaturDerm^TM is the first company to use mini-microdermabrasion as a tool for skin health.

Often wonder why you can use a product for a few weeks, love it, and then it seems to stop working? So, you switch to another and at some point it happens again…