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Osmosis Skincare: Face Mapping


Do you listen to your body? Our body talks to us everyday from burps to rumbling stomachs. BUT did you know that your skin is the loudest of your body? Our skin is a marvelous communicator and tells us SO much on a daily basis. From breakouts and dry patches to rosacea  and freckles, our skin tells us exactly what is going on with our bodies.

Our internal health is mirrored by our skin and it is high time we all take a listen. Osmosis has developed the perfect chart for you to be able to hear your skin and take action. Here's a look at your facial zones:


Each zone highlighted above represents internal and surface locations. Being equipped with this information will better help you choose the perfect internal wellness and skincare routine for glowing, healthy skin and a happy, balanced body.  Let's take an in-depth look at what each zone represents:


There you have it, the perfect breakdown to allow your skin to talk to you! Each zone can help you choose what routine to build for yourself. For more on proper skincare routines based on skin disruptions, go here.

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Acne, Face Mapping, Face Zones,
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Pigment Perfecting Facial!


We are so close to shorts, sun dresses, and flip flop weather we can hardly stand it! That means showing a bit more skin, which means you must be protected! We like to call summer SPF season (though you NEED to wear SPF daily… throughout the year). With summer comes the possibility for sun damage, dark spots and uneven skin. We have created the perfect lightening and brightening facial to reduce pigment problems and keep your skin even and balanced all summer long!



Step 1. Boil 2 cups of water. Once water is hot, pour in a heat safe bowl. Drape a towel over your head while leaning into the steam from the hot water. Steam your skin for 5 minutes to open your pores and prep them for your at-home treatment.

Step 2: Cleanse skin with Purify, gently cleanse in small circular motions pushing cleanser up towards the forehead, then rinse.

Step 3: Apply a quarter size amount of Polish to the skin.  Allow to sit for 5-7 minutes. Apply a warm towel to skin and without applying pressure, allow it to remain on skin until lukewarm in temperature. Gently lift towel and use to remove any excess.

Step 4: Apply 2 pumps of Rescue and a nickel size amount of Repair to the skin. Spritz Clear Plus+ on top and gently massage the product into the skin for deeper penetration. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. Apply a warm towel to skin and without applying pressure, allow it to remain on skin until lukewarm in temperature. Gently lift towel and use to remove any excess.

Step 5: Apply 2 pumps of Enlighten to hyperpigmented areas on face, neck, and décolleté.

Step 6: Spritz skin with 4 pumps of Clear Plus+, then using gentle pressure, massage Clear Plus+ Into the skin.

Step 7: Apply a dime size amount of Shade or Protect to the face, neck, and décolleté for protection.

*Note, when doing a lightening treatment, SPF if the most important factor in keeping skin bright, protected, and keeping the results of this facial intact.* This facial experience is perfect for gaining a brighter complexion and treating hyperpigmentation! Complete this regimen once a week and utilize Enlighten and Restore every evening for even more results.

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Care, Clear, Face,
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Niacinamide - What it's All About!


Niacinamide is an ingredient you will find in most Osmosis Skincare products due to the multitude of benefits it has for the skin. The difference in niacinamide from other common skincare ingredients is that it is a cell communicating ingredient. This means it alters the way cells perform so we are creating permanent change in the skin instead of a temporary result.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, offers multiple benefits for aging skin. It can improve the skin's elasticity, dramatically enhance the barrier function, help with discoloration, and help to revive skin's healthy tone and texture.

Topically applied, it can increase ceramides and free fatty acid levels in the skin to help prevent losing water content and stimulate microcirculation in the dermis which can cause a temporary flushing of the skin. Niacinamide is also known to treat uneven skin tone and acne and the red marks it leaves behind.

The terms niacin, nicinamide, and Vitamin B3 are often used interchangeable to refer to any member of this family of organic compounds, having the same biochemical activity. Niacinamide can be found in many foods including meat, fish, eggs, green vegetables, and cereal grains. When we consume these foods, we enable our bodies to produce niacinamide on its own. It is essential to the body as it increases nutrient delivery to the skin through enhancing circulation. Proven to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, niacinamide assists in the fight against free-radical damage as well as calming inflamed skin.

This ingredient is seen throughout the Osmosis Skincare Line:

       *Niacinamide Powder Active - Professional
       *Powder Blends - Professional
       *Our one-of-a-kind, Facial Infusion - Professional
       *Vitamin A Serums
       *Refresh Eye Serum
       *Repair Healing Mask

To receive the benefits of liposomal delivered niacinamide, use a Vitamin A Serum once a day to start, working up to twice daily use, follow with Clear or Clear Plus+ to help drive the ingredient into the skin. And treat your skin to a hydrating chocolate mask, Repair, a couple of times a week. Your skin will thank you! 

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Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Circulation,
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Find the Right Cleanser For Your Skin!

Finding the right cleanser for your skin can be tough. There are so many lines out there, with SO many options, it leaves you with your head spinning. We like to think of our skin care routine as simple, easy to manage, and easy to build. Cleanser is the most important part of any skin care routine. It removes dirt, makeup and the daily grime from our skin, preparing it for treatments and hydration. But which cleanser is right for you? We have 3 cleansers, each of which provide different qualities for different skin types. Look at our chart to see where you fit!



When to choose Deep Clean: Your skin gets oily by noon, you have consistent acne break outs, you have acne scarring. This citrus cleanser removes dirt and deep impurities without disrupting the skin's natural lipid barrier. Your skin will be clean, refreshed and bacteria free!

When to choose Cleanse: Your skin is sensitive, you have redness or inflamed skin, your skin is dry, dull, and/or aging. The subtle peppermint scent will refresh your spirit while the SLS FREE formula keeps your skin healthy, hydrated, and radiant.

When to choose Purify: Your skin is discolored, you have both oily and dry skin, you need a detox, you need a gentle exfoliation. This enzymatic cleanser gently exfoliates rough skin and dead skin cells for better treatment penetration.

With only three to choose from your choice is simplified, and easy to make. The results are stellar and your skin will feel and BE clean and ready for action. Each cleanser is created with specific skin types in mind, so take a moment and give your face a long hard look and decide what your skin needs. Then get to cleansing!

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Acne, Aging, Cleanser,
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Testimonial Tuesday :: Catalyst AC-11


We're very excited to share this Catalyst AC-11 testimonial from Dr. Safari Appearance Medical Clinic located in New Zealand.

"Osmosis has been a godsend for my clients with sun damage. The traditional treatments for sun damage and actinic keratosis (the flaky pink patches on the skin that have the potential to turn nasty) are usually very invasive e.g. liquid nitrogen, creams that burn the skin, and surgery. My clients understand that even surgery is not 100% effective as sometimes larger portions of damaged skin have to be excised or the lesion may grow back. Due to the down time involved with traditional treatments, some of my clients opt to have no treatment at all because they can not have time off work while being treated. Therefore, in May 2014, we started using Catalyst AC-11 as an alternative to traditional treatment.

Catalyst AC-11 brings the damage (obvious and under the surface) to the surface gradually with very impressive results. Treatment is non-invasive and can be done in the privacy of your own home. Whilst it may take longer than traditional treatments, there is no down time, and as a bonus, the skin looks much healthier and younger post-treatment. I am using this product myself and I am delighted with the results."

Please visit our website for more information on how Catalyst AC-11 can help you.
Catalyst AC-11, DNA Repair, Hyperpigmentation,
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Dr Johnson's Corner :: September 2014

As much as I love Summer, it definitely results in the return of pigmentation whenever the source has not healed completely.  Hopefully many of you noticed that a lot of your old pigmentation did not return!  As Fall approaches, we need to double down on our treatment of the source of these lesions with Rescue and Catalyst.  Remember that we have to see the last bit of redness leave the face before we can expect the pigment to not return.
Dr Ben Johnson, Education, Fall,
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Ask Osmosis :: Why do you recommend we only use Enlighten for 90 days?



Great question!  Enlighten has both tyrosinase inhibitors and melanocyte hormone blockers that suppress the production of melanin. Melanin, of course, also provides protection for our skin and DNA so we don’t want to over suppress its production. That is where the 90 days comes in. It might not be exactly 90 days that someone can use Enlighten as everyone is slightly different and may be able to use it less or more. The idea is to use until desired effects (meaning normal skin tone) is achieved. Then stop use of the product so as to not under suppress the production of melanin. They can always pick up use again if needed down the road.

 

This is an example of treating the symptom and not the cause of over pigmentation. We know how great Enlighten is at getting results but if the damage still remains then the pigmentation will return. This is why we also recommend the use of Catalyst and Restore because they repair the damage so that the pigmentation doesn’t return. This takes some time but over the course of 3 months using all three products (Enlighten off and on after 90 days) they should see significant results in their pigmentation if it is not melasma or a liver spot.

 

Dr Johnson's recommendation: Make sure to apply Catalyst first, then wait 5 minutes and spot treat with Restore. Enlighten goes on last, a minute or two after Restore. If this is too many products, we recommend the use Catalyst and Restore only.
Catalyst, Enlighten, FAQ,
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