Skin Care
at Home

FAQ'S on Image Skincare

• What is the difference between Cosmeceutical Skincare and over the counter products?

  At Renew Aesthetic Clinic we carry Image Skincare, a line of products that are developed and formulated by internationally recognized chemists working together with a board of physicians. Their philosophy is to use superior ingredients to achieve outstanding results. Image Skincare is dedicated to offering safe products without the use of chemical preservatives like parabens. The biggest difference between over the counter and a cosmeceutical skincare is not only active ingredients and their amounts, but the level of penetration into the skin. Medical grade products have the ability to penetrate the epidermis or top layer of skin to hit the dermis or lower layer of skin. This is where Collagen, Elastin and Pigmentation lay as well as where our new skin cells are produced. Since the loss of Collagen and Elastin in the dermis are what age us, we need to use products that can penetrate to that level.

• How long will it take for me to see results with Image Skincare?

  One of our benefits is that clients see immediate skin improvements with the initial treatment. Since our products are so effective and consist of such concentrated amounts of active ingredients like anti-oxidants, cell-stimulating ingredients, and protective properties, you will see a dramatic change almost instantly.

  In order to treat pigment disorders or the signs of aging, a longer treatment plan will be necessary to achieve a good result. Your aesthetician will discuss options for you in order to achieve the maximum benefit for your skin condition

• Nowadays there is a lot of hype about the so-called "peptides". What exactly are peptides?

  Peptides are chains of amino acids which are designed to penetrate the skin and their function is to inform or communicate to our cells how to perform particular functions. Longer peptides are called proteins.

  In addition to our clinically proven active ingredients, you will find peptides incorporated into the latest formulations in many of our products. It is our belief that your skincare regimen should be based on a variety of ingredients; you will find peptides throughout our products, but always in conjunction with other active ingredients to achieve the best result.

• Do you perform testing on animals? Do you use any other harmful ingredients?

  Image Skincare has not and will never test any products on animals! Newly formulated products undergo a thorough laboratory testing followed by field studies tested by humans, and all of our products consist of safe ingredients.

  In addition we replaced all chemical preservatives, like parabens, with natural and plant-derived preservatives.

  
  

  Products not tested on animals

  No chemical preservatives

  Fragrance composed with 100% essential oils

  Respect of the environment

  No Silicones

  No Parabens

• What is the difference between a chemical and physical sunblock?

  Chemical sunblock’s contain ingredients which absorb harmful UV rays. This process takes place in the actual layers of the skin. Here, the chemical sunblock reacts with the harmful rays and transforms them into a different kind of energy, mostly heat.

  A physical sunblock works like a shield to reflect the actual UV rays, keeping them from penetrating the layers of the skin. All of the Image Skincare SUN products contain a physical block.

  In order for a sunblock to be effective, it needs to offer broad spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection, like all of our SUN products. In addition to providing the best protection, all of our SUN products are also moisturizers which can be used daily even if you are not exposed to the sun.

• I experienced some redness and flakiness after using the Ageless line. Is that normal?

  If your skin was never on a professional skin treatment protocol, you might experience some sort of redness, dryness, or flakiness after a couple of days using the Ageless line. This is our most potent anti-aging line which effectively treats the signs of aging skin. In the beginning your cells will speed up their cellular turnover; dead skin cells will be exfoliated and fresher, younger looking and firmer skin will soon be visible.

  These effects are perfectly normal and are part of your skin renewal process. To ease these signs you can use some of the orange Vital C products alternating with the Ageless line. Use your SUN moisturizer daily. Try to use the Ageless repair crème in the beginning every other night, then every night after the second week