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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER  2011

The League of Gentlemen 

 

Skin care is no longer just a woman's thing. As more science-based evidence comes forward proving that skin can be changed by what we use topically, men are becoming increasingly aware about the health and appearance of their skin-and demanding their own secret potions! Although men traditionally have spent less time caring for their skin than women do, they may actually spend more time in conditions that can be damaging to the sin. Exposure to environmental elements such as wind, sun, and pollution, through outdoor activities and physical work, for example, can be harsh on men's faces. Not to mention the effects of daily shaving and the aging process.

 

Men's grooming habits have varied greatly over time. Around 10,000 B.C., scented oils were a popular method of cleansing and softening skin and masking body odor. In ancient Egypt, kohl and red ochre figured prominently in men's grooming repertoire, as did a variety of skin care creams. Tribes around the world have used makeup in the form of dyes and paints on both sexes, for medicinal and cosmetic purposes as well as to psychologically prepare for battle.

 

Today, the market for men's grooming products is showing explosive growth and huge profits as men realize they can have healthier skin and slow the aging process with simple regimens that take little time out of the day. Still, it's important that men's products are formulated for men, since they're not as likely to be happy with products formulated for women's skin care. Men have thicker skin than women (by about 20%), so their personal care needs are different. Men also tend to prefer gels and surfactant products to clays and cream cleansers, since the former won't stick to stubble. Men's products should also include the scalp which is just as susceptible to sun damage as facial skin.

 

Read on to learn more about Premier Products and exclusive formulations Prima Fleur has created for men's grooming.

Simple and Effective Skin Care for Men

 

On your mark: Start with deep cleansing to clarify, exfoliate,   

and prepare for shaving

 

 A pre-shave oil does more than just help the blade glide across the skin; its lubricating properties will help plump up dead skin cells with moisture, pushing hairs away from the face and leaving them exposed for cutting. With a base of sunflower oil and shea butter, Treatment Oil for Sensitive Skin [no. 1207] immediately penetrates the skin, supporting moisture retention without clogging pores. Schisandra fruit extract reduces overactive cell turnover which can leave the skin dry and inflamed, and protects skin against stress factors. Helichrysum oil stimulates production and protection of new cells to rejuvenate skin.

Schisandra sphenanthera

Palmarosa assists in reducing skin inflammation and regulating sebum production. This treatment oil should be massaged into skin and scalp.

 

For deep cleansing when time permits, Pomegranate Enzyme Mask [no. 1219] boosts hydration as it gently exfoliates without causing abrasion or inflammation. Enzymes from pomegranate and apple target lifeless cells, revealing newer, smoother skin with youthful vibrancy, depth, and luminosity. In addition to the cell turnover stimulated by exfoliation, an active derived from organic alfalfa encourages cell renewal and improves collagen synthesis to promote elasticity and prevent wrinkles, even for sensitive skin.   

 

Cheek to cheek: A clean shave for fresh, smooth skin

 

Gotu Kola & Cypress Pore Refining Cleanser [no. 1202] includes a natural fruit acid complex with sugar cane, lemon, and orange extracts, which form a high-quality AHA complex that is less irritating than those found in comparable products. This complex has been proven effective at minimizing the appearance of wrinkles, age spots and fine lines. AHAs encourage the cell renewal process to be more like that of younger skin. The result is a fresher, smoother face with more even skin tone. These natural acids don't irritate, cause photosensitivity, or redness like other anti-aging ingredients such as Retin-A.

 

Without the use of heavy waxes or excessive oil, our nutrient-rich Skin Conditioning Shave Creme [no. 1059] softens and prepares skin for shaving. without causing irritation or dryness. Because it penetrates the stratum corneum with an abundance of ingredients that hydrate, there is no irritation or dryness after use. It also contains ingredients - such as roseroot and larch - that protect against free-radical damage, help regenerate collagen, balance sebum production, and reduce any inflammation to maintain optimal skin health. Considered a longevity elixir, birch sap is a natural toning, firming and moisturizing ingredient particularly suited for men's products.   

 

The big finish: Healing, protecting, and renewing the skin  

 

Aloe & Cucumber Face Balm [no. 1137] is ideal after shave for all skin types and protects skin from common challenges such as razor burn and breakouts.Because it also contains ingredients that smooth and hydrate skin cells, it's an excellent twice-daily serumor light moisturizer. Vitamin A from carrot seed oil and omega 3 fatty acids from rare Indonesian kendi oil deliver powerful skin nutrition. Candida saitoana extract stimulates the cell detoxification process, and helps smooth the surface of the skin. Tests indicate it significantly reduces the level of oxidized proteins and peroxidized lipids.

 

Any of these products can be combined with one of our essential oil blends, such as Pharos, a rich blend of more than 20 extracts and essential oils - including frankincense, cardamom seed, juniper fruit, birch bark, vetiver, and bay laurel leaf - for a clean, sexy and masculine scent!  

 

These Premier products have been developed for back bar use in spas an salons, and for amenity and private label applications. We have the capability to produce and package any of these products with your own branded labeling or packaging. The products also showcase our expanding inventory of the most sought after natural actives for use in custom formulations.

 

For more information on Prima Fleur Premier Products, please visit our website - call us at (415) 455-0957 - or email our helpful sales team.  

Create Your Own Exclusive Products & Brands
Prima Fleur creates and manufactures exclusive products for some of the world's most prestigious personal care brands. Some of the new botanical ingredients we have available for custom formulating men's skin care include deeply hydrating extracts of honey, black oat, and a combination of super oxide dismutase derived from blood orange and peroxidase derived from aloe vera. Damaging oxidants that stress the skin are converted into water: superoxide anion into hydrogen peroxide and hydrogen peroxide into water.

For healthy skin that defies aging, hydration is the key, especially for men whose skin tends to dry out from the elements. Hydrating ingredients plump and firm the skin and help feed nutrition to the skin. For more information on custom formulating and manufacturing, please visit our website - call us at (415) 455-0957 - or  email our helpful sales team

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