Aging At A Snail's Pace....

By Bridget Hudzik, Beauty Guru

No need to worry about the shell getting in your way with these snail slime infused products.
Snail extract (Helix Aspersa Muller) is said to have amazing power to regerate, heal and protect skin because it contains glycolic acid, collagen, elastin, allantoine, and other natural antibiotics.

• Glycolic Acid aids in exfoliation and removal of dead cells.
• Collagen and Elastin prevent again and help to maintain skin's elasticity.
• Allantoine has amazing regeneration properties.
• Natural Antibiotics help to fight existing bacteria, such as that brought on by acne.

While snail slime creams have been popular in Africa, Greece, and Korea for years, there are only a few that have brought them stateside, and we have them right here for you.

Dr. Jart+ Time Returning Beauty Balm contains snail extra for a skin improving effect. Mucin, reinforces the skin barrier and improves the skin texture for sensitive skin. Total care is provided by responding to various skin problems relating to moisture, skin tone and pores, etc. The balm's thick formula glides on to provide full coverage to minimize pores and create visible firmness and elasticity. It also has whitening and anti-wrinkle properties for brighter, healthier skin appearance. Bonus with UV Protection SPF40/PA++. The hypoallergenic formula does not contain any parabens, formaldehyde, tar pigments or dioxane, and will not irritate skin. Dermatologist tested. Safe to use on sensitive skin.

Labcconte Laboratories Premium Nourishing Snail Cream for Ladies is a newly enhanced pure snail product including EGF, Adenosine and Vitamine E that is an approved anti-aging product with hyaluronic acid. Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) has an important role in the regulation of cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation by binding to its receptor EGFR. EGF stimulates the sub-dermal production of Collagen and Elastin. Hyaluronic Acid helps to diminish deep wrinkles and provides moisture to the skin. Adenosine stimulates DNA synthesis and increases protein synthesis. Results show skin with less wrinkles, and hydrated complexions. With 85% snail extract, it has one of the highest concentrations on the market. It is also known as a 'miracle cream' for sensitive and troubled skin - read the reviews for proof! This cream aims to mitigate wrinkles and provide rejuvenation, treat acne spots and scars, lighten and whiten skin, heal burns, mitigate stretch marks and spots, and be your go-to total moisturizer.

 Missha Super Aqua Cell Renew Snail Sleeping Mask contains snail for cell renewing benefits for bright and healthy skin. The formula contains botanical stem cells to supply energy to your cells, and snail slime extract to provide vitality to the skin. This line of products does not contain preservatives. Snail slime contains natural healing and regenerative power when applied to recover from skin damage while strengthening the skin barrier in a natural way. Snail slime is a very precious ingredient since the amount of snail slime secreted from a snail for 6 hours is only 1g, and it can only be extracted from healthy snails born within 5-6 months.

 Would you put snail extract on your face?

A Brazilian vacation for your skin

by: Heather Polyi, Glam Spot NJ, Owner/Lead Artist

Ok... So my skin takes a beating in the summer! Between the sun and activities I need SOMETHING to wash away the stress!

As an Esthetician I am super picky with ingredients and skin care performance. I introduce:

This is the first medical-strength peel for at-home use, Advanced Home Actives' Brazilian. It contains glycolic acid and açai, a natural antioxidant straight from Brazil's Amazon rainforest.

The combination provides results similar to those from a professional chemical peel without the painful side effects.

The four-week regimen is clinically proven to smooth, firm, and brighten skin, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and restoring the skin's ability to build collagen.

Even more impressive: You'll pay hundreds of dollars less than what you would at a doctor's office.

The 3 piece set includes:

Brazilian Peel™ Smart Start Cleanser (2.5oz) - Balance, purify and refine your skin in just seconds with this gentle yet powerful daily refining cleanser that removes dirt and impurities while eliminating dryness, refining pores and maintaining natural skin pH.

Formulated with glycolic and citric acid along with natural açai and guarana seed extracts, the cleanser leaves skin hydrated, soft and glowing.

Brazilian Peel™ Micropeel Booster Pads (30 day supply) - These daily booster pads are infused with time-released glycolic and nourishing açai antioxidant protection. Used daily, they provide powerful exfoliation for smoother, firmer, brighter, younger-looking skin.

Brazilian Peel™ (4 weekly treatments) - This patented self-neutralizing, professional strength glycolic peel combines 30% glycolic and nourishing açai antioxidant protection. 5X stronger that other at-home peels, Brazilian Peel™ leaves skin smoother, firmer, clearer and brighter without irritation or redness, after just one weekly 10-minute application.

Award winning benefits in 3 steps!

You'll reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, blemishes and uneven skin tone.

Quench free radicals with acai and stimulates microcirculation with guarana seed extract, both natural potent actives from the Brazilian rain forest

Time released and self-neutralizing – turns itself off

Dermatologist tested to be safe, gentle and non-irritating, Increases effectiveness of moisturizers

*****formulated without Sulfates, Synthetic Dyes, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, or GMOs.

This is the Must Have Skincare choice for the summer!!!!!

With Love and Glamour