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Product Launch ~ January 2010

– Clarisonic introduces the Opal Sonic Infusion System, which combines sonic micro-massage with a proprietary Anti-Aging Serum for immediately noticeable and long-lasting reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

You will be thrilled with the instantly noticeable reduction in the fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes. Opal is going to change the way women combat aging. Our clients love the way it feels and the results are very impressive.

Opal’s soothing, gentle vibrations infuse Anti-Aging Serums and other treatment products into the epidermis where they can begin to work immediately.

The Clarisonic infuser combines a soft applicator tip, precision tuned sonic frequency, and a proprietary gentle kneading motion to maximize transfer of serum into the epidermis.

Why Clarisonic infusion?

• Skin hydration and serum absorption are important for skin health

• sonic infusion is more effective than fingertip application

• sonic micro-massage GLIDES ACROSS SKIN AND gently infuses serum into

epidermis

• immediately noticeable results

• results in firmer, brighter, more hydrated skin

Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion

Summer 2009 Specials….

Summer is around the corner…

Prom is coming soon….

Wedding Season is upon us….

Radiant Skin Clinic is offering the following special offers:

• Schedule a permanent Eyeliner session and receive a FREE RevitaLash ($150 value) to kick start your eyelashes to grow longer and fill in thicker
• 20% OFF a Smooth & Buff Body Glow – or- Glow & Tan (regularly $50 & $65 respectively)
• 25% OFF a series of 6 MicroDermabrasion Treatments…for flawless skin before any event (acne, wrinkles, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores…)
• Waxing BOGO:  Schedule a leg or bikini wax and receive a free underarm waxing (a must for tank top weather…)

Are you ready to look your best?

Need a gift card?  With any gift card purchase of $50, receive a complimentary $10 gift card to keep or give away. You can also purchase a Gift Certificate directly from our website at: www.RadiantSkinClinic.com

Radiant Skin Clinic

20 Assembly Drive, Suite 103

Mendon, NY 14506

(585) 919-6529

email:  info@radiantskinclinic.com

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Microdermabrasion is a non-invasive treatment for a vast 

range of skin problems including, sun damage, enlarged 

pores, blackheads and comedones, stretch marks, and uneven 

skin. This procedure is slightly more aggressive than 

glycolic peeling, but is still considered a "lunchtime" treatment. 

For better results, many patients alternate or combine 

glycolic peels with microdermabrasion treatments. This 

combination has demonstrated dramatic results. 

What's it for?

Microdermabrasion gently abrades epidermal cells to 

treat a vast range of skin problems virtually anywhere

on the body. 

Microdermabrasion at Radiant Skin Clinic is 

accomplished through the use of the DiamondSkin 

system that provides a particle-free, safe and 

effective epidermal abrasion while infusing the 

skin with specialized solutions designed to treat 

hyperpigmentation, acne, and aging. Gentle enough 

to use on all skin types, DiamondSkin provides our 

highly trained estheticians with an advantage in 

delivering one of the most popular facial treatments 

available today. 

Corrects - gently removes the surface layers of the skin, 

allowing smoother, fresher skin to emerge.< br>

Stimulates - The vacuum action helps to stimulate microcirculation, 

increasing the blood supply that provides nutrients needed 

for skin regeneration. It also stimulates formation of 

new collagen and elastin to improve skin texture and elasticity.

What's it feel like?

The treatment is performed with little to no discomfort. 

Sensitive patients might experience a slight sensation 

similar to light sunburn. After treatment, the skin has 

a pink glow. Since you can resume your normal activities 

immediately, many patients schedule treatment during 

their lunch hour. 

Alternative rejuvenation treatments include chemical peels, 

laser resurfacing, pigmentation bleaching creams, 

photo-rejuvenation, collagen induction therapy, and more. 

Find out which procedure best achieves your desired result.

“steamed towel” Hot Oil Body Glow & Massage

An expert’s rhythmic and relaxing touch. With an aromatic pillow for your eyes!

An integration of soothing services. Olive oil skin softening scrub, plus aroma

therapeutic body exfoliation and massage, melt stress and rebalance spirit.

60 min $60.00

60 min doubles / same room service $100.00

Additional Service Add-ons:

Aromatherapy: $10.00

Hot Stone Therapy: Heat radiates from the stones, providing deep relief to tired and sore muscles. $25.00

Hot Oil Scalp Massage:  $25.00

Share a Pampered Experience

with Someone You Love
(Spouse, Mother, Daughter, Best Friend, or Sister)

We have designed this package for you to close

the door to all of your worries and daily concerns. You

simply have all the classic treatments lined up for you to

enjoy and we have given you the ability to choose either

a Steamed Towel Body Glow & Massage or

Tranquil Touch Facial. All of our Classic and essential

treatments have been provided for you in this package.

All you need to do is lay back, relax and choose what the

two of you would enjoy most.

Package Choices:
60 min “side-by-side” Hot Towel Body Glow & Massage  

- OR -
60 min Side By Side Tranquil Touch Facials

60 min $100.00

Exceptional New Product on the Market for Facial Redness, Accutane Redness, and post-procedure, while treating skin aging and wrinkles!

Pyratine-6 is a new product that is a derivative of Kinetin. According to their results, Pyratine 6 (or PRK 124) shows higher scores, compared to Kinetin in the areas of fine wrinkles, skin roughness and and overall skin aging. Additional tests of Pyratine 6 (although not stated, I assume against placebo, but this is not a given) showed increases in skin moisture, reductions in skin redness, and after 12 weeks, reductions in acne lesions.

Seven Years Ago…the latest and greatest on the market for reversing the signs of aging was Kinerase, with its ‘kinetin enriched’ products.

Today – products have become ’smart’ and new innovations in delivery systems have made the beauty industry EXPLODE…

At RadiantSkinClinic.com, we are a dermatology-based clinic with hundreds of products at our fingertips, all promising a ‘fountain-of-youth’ – so how do you decide what to use? Simple…trial and error.

We keep an eye on what the pharmaceutical companies are working on, whose launching new products and, most importantly, what they deliver! We are VERY excited to send you information on Lumeris Pyratine-6. We have been waiting impatiently for this product to come to market.

What is offers is a new approach to reduce redness, improve skin texture, calm down rosacea-prone skin…and heres the cool part – also diminishes wrinkles at the same time. All in one product. Too good to be true? So far, our patients are lovin’ it!

It calms sensitive, compromised skin. It reduces redness in association with acne and Our Accutane users have found it soothes their red, dry skin. Improves skin texture by 45% in two weeks.

Our Aestheticians are asked all the time if there is a product that is good for sensitive skin, acne prone skin and helps with wrinkles at the same time? Finally, we have Pyratine-6 to recommend for both. It’s pricey but worth every penny!

Call our Clinic with any questions you may have about Pyratine-6. It comes in a lotion and cream version (depending on your skin type). We welcome your comments -and- feedback is always appreciated.

PyratineXR Creme and Lotion have also made their debut into the skincare world for the treatment of rosacea-prone skin. PyratineXR helps to alleviate the symptoms associated with rosacea such as redness, flushing, broken capillaries, skin ruddiness and uneven texture.

Posted directly from the September/October 2007 Issue of Medesthetics Magazine:

As professionals, we are constantly striving to improve the quality and outcome of our procedures. One of the simplest ways to do so is to focus on effective skin preparation. Now our pretreatment protocols nearly always include the Clarisonic Skin Care Brush. We have found that sonic cleansing technology provides a tremendous advantage over surface cleansing. After cleansing with the Clarisonic, the skin is noticeably more receptive to professional procedures and treatments, as as as to the patient’s home care regimen.

The central benefit of sonic pretreatment cleansing is evidence of increased absorption. One of our nurses was the first to observe that topical cosmeceutical products appeared to deliver increased benefit when preceded by use of the Clarisonic.

Benefits:

• 6 times more makeup removal
• Leaves skin feeling and looking younger and smoother
• Cleanses so well that products absorb better
• Gentle enough for twice daily use
• Helps reduce oily areas, dry skin patches and blemishes
• Helps reduce the appearance of visible pores
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Testimonial from Users:

“Want proof that it cleans? I wash off my makeup first with (“name of brand”) soap, and the washcloth is dirty. Then I use Clarisonic and the head is gray—clearly the soap and scrub are not getting all the dirt, but Clarisonic is.” —Stephanie M., Seattle, WA

Steven F. told us, “I have adult acne, large pores and fine lines. I have been using my Clarisonic for three weeks and my skin looks great. What is amazing is that something so gentle to your skin can actually make dramatic improvements.”

“It deep cleans my pores, reduces the appearance of fine lines and makes my skin baby-soft. It has my gray-looking skin appearing healthier and smooth. Shaving is no longer drudgery; I can get a close shave.” – Steven F.

Tania B. in Redmond, WA, “I was curious to try the Clarisonic as I had read such excellent reviews about it. I was ‘in love’ straightaway! I have also noticed that I don’t need as much foundation coverage as I did before. My skin feels noticeably softer, smoother and appears more toned.”

Wei L. in New York, “I just bought the Clarisonic skin cleaning brush and have been using it for about 2 weeks. I’m thrilled with the device and already recommended it to all my friends. I’m also a freelance make-up artist and will be recommending this to my clients as well.”

“In the 20+ years I’ve been in the cosmetic industry, there is nothing that I have ever come across that I have been so astounded by than my Clarisonic brush.” — Martin K.

“My Clarisonic, what can I say? To be without it would be like being without a toothbrush! It is definitely a must have for anyone with skin, so, that means, everyone must have one! I mean, who wouldn’t want clearer, firmer, younger, healthier, radiant looking skin? It’s really a no-brainer.” — Martin K.

Anita R. in Tigard, OR told us, “I am now 48 and I can honestly say that my skin looks better than it did when I was in my early twenties. And it’s all because of Clarisonic!”

“Now I can see how much better my anti-aging skin care is working. I get compliments every day on my skin, and I seldom wear foundation now. I will never go without Clarisonic. It’s a vital part of my every day skin care routine.” — Anita R., Tigard, OR

“I notice that my moisturizing products work better, using less.…I really rave to everyone about how the Clarisonic works to keep my throat and neck looking smoother and ’taut-er’. I use mineral makeup and find the Clarisonic really gets the residue out of my skin so much better than some abrasive cleansers I’ve tried. All in all, a great product that does what it says it will do and then some. I wish I had had this 30 years ago!” — Carol V.

This article was featured in the Aesthetic Buyers Guide Jan/Feb 2007 Issue:

“By enhancing cell repair, the aging
process is slowed down and damage to
the skin is reduced.”

The Pro-Niacin molecule is the backbone of the NIA 24 skincare
product line manufactured by Niadyne, Inc. (Research
Triangle Park, N.C. and Tucson, Ariz.), and distributed exclusively
through Mentor Corporation (Santa Barbara, Calif.).

“I truly believe that the Pro-Niacin molecule is one of the best
breakthroughs we have seen in anti-aging skincare since retinoic
acid,” said Julie Salmon, M.D., a dermatologist and partner at
Southwest Skin Specialists in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Ariz. “This
molecule is the most active form of niacin. Niacin has fantastic
effects on the skin. It is really the energy vitamin. In this active
form, niacin fuels cell repair. Although our body has a natural
repair system in place, it is not always at its optimum. Niacin actually
helps to energize this cell repair system at the DNA level.”
Dr. Salmon noted that many competing skincare products focus
on collagen or surface changes in the skin. “But repairing DNA
is a direct key to potentially reducing the risk of skin cancer and
slowing the aging process.”

All four NIA 24 skincare products: a Gentle Cleansing Cream,
a Physical Cleansing Scrub, a Skin Strengthening Complex
repair cream and a Sun Damage Prevention 100% Mineral
Sunscreen SPF 30, contain the Pro-Niacin molecule.
Dr. Salmon strongly recommends the repair cream. “It is non-irritating
and very cosmetically elegant. It also provides outstanding
hydration by reducing transepidermal water loss.” Patients apply
the cream at night or twice a day. Another option is for patients
to use the NIA 24 sunscreen during the day and the repair cream
at night.

According to Dr. Salmon, the cleansing scrub provides “a nice
amount of gentle exfoliation with jojoba beads, which houses the
active ingredient. The beads provide gentle physical exfoliation,
so it is a great product to use in the shower, for instance.” People
can use the cleansing scrub on the face, neck, chest and even
hands and arms, two to three times a week.

For daily usage, the SPF 30 mineral sunscreen “is excellent.
For daily facial sunscreens, once the SPF is above 30, you tend
to compromise the cosmetic elegance, which decreases patient
compliance,” Dr. Salmon noted. Mineral sunscreens are less irritating
than chemical sunscreens and offer broad-spectrum protection.
The mineral sunscreen can also act as adjunct protective
therapy after a light chemical peel or a laser procedure for
optimum full broad-spectrum ultraviolet A and B coverage.
“Mineral sunscreens reduce the potential for irritation,” Dr.
Salmon pointed out.

Typically, within the first month of using a combination of the
NIA 24 skincare products, “patients will notice that their skin is
much smoother,” Dr. Salmon observed. “It is usually the textural
changes that people will notice first. Skin is also better hydrated.”
At about three months, “skin tone has improved considerably. In
addition, the general redness of the skin tends to be diminished
and much more even in its pigmentation. Brown pigment often
becomes softened.”

Dr. Salmon recommends that patients begin a skincare regimen
with the NIA 24 line because it is extremely non-irritating and
enhances hydration. “The skin barrier also becomes stronger and
patients notice immediate results,” she said. Later, patients can
comfortably start using a retinoid because “their skin has been
prepared to receive more irritating agents.”

Tess Mauricio, M.D., a dermatologist and owner of Scripps
Ranch Dermatology and Cosmetic Center in San Diego, Calif.,
has been dispensing the niacin-based product line for about five years. “I think there is very good science behind it, so it is not your
ordinary cosmeceutical,” she noted. “Patients are able to tolerate
the products well and they are efficacious. Patients are very, very
happy with the results. I recall only two people over the past five
years who were unable to tolerate the products because of slight
irritation. Every other person has told me they love the products.”
Besides being easy to apply, the NIA 24 product line acts as
an anti-inflammatory agent, “so it is great for patients with chronic
sun damage or those who have very sensitive skin from
rosacea, for example,” Dr. Mauricio said.
Furthermore, the Pro-Niacin molecule “has good science to show that it prevents the
transfer of pigment to the top layer of the skin, so it sort of acts as
a lightening agent, but without being a hydroquinone product.”

Hence, the NIA 24 line is “great for maintenance, especially for
patients who undergo laser treatments. There is also a decrease in
the recurrence of brown spots, broken capillaries and rosacea.”
Patients may also reap the medical benefit of potentially reducing
sun damage.

Dr. Mauricio encourages most of her patients to invest in all four
NIA 24 products if they are financially able. “I love every single
one of these products.” The complete package costs the patient a
little more than $200 for a two to three month supply. “This is not
very expensive compared to other physician-dispensed products,”
Dr. Mauricio noted.

The Physical Cleansing Scrub should be used two to three times
a week to exfoliate skin, while the Gentle Cleansing Cream should
be used to cleanse on days when the Physical Cleansing Scrub is
not used. The Skin Strengthening Complex repair cream should be
applied twice a day, and the Sun Damage Prevention 100%
Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 in the morning, every day.
“Given that the Pro-Niacin molecule can reverse some sun damage
is a big plus for a lot of my patients here in San Diego
because many have been sun worshippers for years,” Dr.
Mauricio said.

In a post-Fraxel laser study, “we found that every single patient
could tolerate treatment when NIA 24 was applied afterwards,”
Dr. Mauricio conveyed. “NIA 24 products also accelerated healing
and minimized redness.” Healing time was reduced from
around five days to three days.
According to Dr. Salmon, “The Pro-Niacin molecule addresses
top to bottom care for the skin. In the epidermis, water loss is
reduced. The molecule also helps thicken the epidermis. And in
the dermis, the molecule helps the health of the collagen by
reducing some of the glycation and hardening of the collagen,
which occurs with age and contributes to wrinkles. Nearly all my
patients love the NIA 24 products. Skin looks better because it is
healthier.”

To View the NIA 24 Product line Click HERE

Hi there,

I wanted to order some more products but I needed some clarification first.

Q. I’m currently finishing off my Neostrata Plus AHA 15% for the face and I’m looking to pick up a new AHA, so what is the difference between DCL AHA revitalizing lotion for the face 10% or 20% and the MD Forte Facial Lotion 15%? There seems to be a large price difference, is the pH level relatively the same, are they equally good manufacturers of AHA?

A. DCL AHA Revitalizing Lotion for Face 10% is a 10% glycolic acid based lotion whereas the former is a 20% glycolic acid lotion (twice the exfoliating power). If you feel your skin needs a “bump” up in exfoliation – then I would recommended going to the 20% strength not backward to the 10%. The difference between DCL and MD Forte is the way the glycolic acid in the products are buffered. DCL can cause redness and irritation on the skin and in some cases cannot be tolerated by more compromised skin types (such as sensitive skin or rosacea prone skin). They both contain the active ingredient “Glycolic Acid” but MD Forte is not as harsh on the skin so many customer’s like this product because it causes no skin reaction and they still get clarity and smoothness to the skin. MD Forte is also considered more “cosmetically elegant” meaning the products are formulated with base ingredients that, when applied, glide easily across the skin and absorb quickly and provide increased moisturization in the process.

Q. Secondly, is it important to use a cleanser with an AHA when using glycolic creams? A Neostrata rep told me that Neostrata cleansers, Cliniderm cleansers and Spectro Jel cleansers don’t strip the skin, so they’re ideal when using AHA products on the face. Is the MD Forte cleanser 12% too strong, if I’ve only been using the Neostrata 4% cleanser?

A. When choosing a cleanser to use with an AHA program, it is important to realize that the cleanser must not only remove dirt, makeup and oil but must also prepare the skin for the next step in the treatment program. I always recommend that you use the cleanser in the same line of exfoliating products you choose to use. Why? Because the cleanser has been formulated to work synergistically with those treatment products and adequately prepares the skin so the treatment products work as effectively as possible. Usually you will choose the cleanser in the line based on your skin type as most manufacturers offer more than one cleanser. The percentage of glycolic acid in the cleanser basically only prepares the skin, since a cleanser is washed off – the glycolic acid and any other active ingredients in the cleanser do not stay on the skin for long enough to actually exfoliate, but they do reduce the pH of the skin to the point where the treatment product in the line works most effectively.

Q. Thirdly, does it make a difference using a Vit. C serum verus a a Vit. C cream? When is the best time to use my Vit. C if I’m using a AHA in the morning and my retinol at night? Can I layer the serum underneath my AHA? ( I also use an SPF 60 by Ombrelle or La Roche Posay daily on top of my AHA)

A. You choose the Vitamin C based on your skin type or the skin care regimen you are using. Meaning, if you are using three or four products in the morning and you want to add another treatment product in that program, then you need to evaluate the base of the products you are currently using to determine which base you choose in the Vitamin C. Vitamin C should be used in the a.m. (as the product is designed to protect the skin from free radical damage which comes from UV exposure). Proper layering of products is always thinnest to thickest. So, in your case, say your using an AHA Cream in the morning (because your skin is on the normal/dry side) and you want to add a Vitamin C – you would choose a Vitamin C Serum. Why? Because if you chose the Vitamin C Cream and you are using an AHA Cream – both are thicker bases so the Vitamin C Cream base will not allow the AHA Cream base to penetrate the skin and do it’s job. Serums are almost always a safer bet when layering products. You would use the Vitamin C Serum (after cleansing) let that absorb into the skin, then apply your AHA Lotion or Cream over that, and then lastly, your sunblock. Continue to use your retinol at night after cleansing.

Q. I’ve been using a Vit. A acid (tretinoic acid?) from my dermatologist in a 0.025 or 0.05% nightly for a few years. Would the Skinceuticals Retinol 0.5% night cream, or the Retinol Complex, or the Night Complex Level I be a better alternative? Are the roughly the same thing? Also, can I apply the retinol sparingly around the eye area?

A. If you are already using a prescription strength retinol (tretinoin) from your physician you would get little benefit from changing to SkinCeuticals Retinol. They are not comparable. Prescription strength Retin-A is much more effective and always a better choice if you can tolerate it. Most people go to the alternative (non-prescription) strengths because they either do not want to get a rx for a retin-a from their physician or they simply cannot tolerate prescription strength retin-a. Whether or not you can tolerate your Retinol around the eye area remains to be seen. The only way to know is to try it once and see how the skin of the eye area tolerates it. I would recommend you either start with the lower strength retinol to see how you react to it or mix the retinol with a moisturizer to dilute the potency for less irritation. You may want to touch base with the dermatologist that prescribed the product to see what he/she recommends before trying it.

I hope this information has been helpful to making your product selections. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have further questions – I am happy to share my knowledge with you and hopefully, the selections you make will pay off with smooth, beautiful skin (which is what we ultimately strive for). I have used just about every product line out there at one time or another and I am currently embarking on testing out the Obagi Skin System to see how this system differs (in results) to other lines I have used in the past. Up to this point, I have not felt the need to try this system (which is pretty aggressive) but as I get older I see changes in my own skin that warrant changes in my skin care routine. So, if your ever interested in feedback on this system, I will be able to offer my experience with this soon!

Radiant Skin Clinic always strives to bring you up-to-date information on products available through physicians and offer you knowledge and understanding of skin care in general. Please feel free to contact our estheticians ANY TIME with questions or concerns you may have. We promise to give you sound advice and recommendations – our goal is not to “sell you products” but to help you discover the best skin care for your needs.