In "Through the Years," (American Salon, April 2011), I chatted with experts about ways to help hair and skin defy the hands of time. Here is some additional information about the products featured on pages 84 and 85: FOR CLIENTS IN THEIR 20s:
Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Keratin Cream Rinse has a strengthening keratin blend to provide extreme moisture and shine to hair. awapuhi.paulmitchell.com
Dermalogica Sheer Moisture SPF15 gives women in their 20s the sun protection they need in a lightweight, oil-free moisturizing cream. dermalogica.com
Orlane Anagenese 25+ is the first line of defense against the signs of aging skin, adding hydration and softening the fine lines that may become visible in the mid-20s. orlane.fr
GKhair Juvexin Leave-In Conditioning Spray smoothes and detangles hair, leaving it soft, frizz-free and youthful looking. globalkeratin.com
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50W is a gentle exfoliating lotion that helps control sebum and maintain skin’s balance. biologique-recherche.com [EDITOR'S NOTE: American Salon has learned that while the Biologique Recherche P50 line is ideal for all skin types, the P50W product is designed for mature or very sensitive skin. We regret the confusion.]
Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream helps hair achieve the brilliant shine associated with young, healthy hair. oribe.com
FOR CLIENTS IN THEIR 30s & 40s:
Joico K-PAK Reconstruct Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor rebuilds and improves the structure of the dry and damaged hair women in their 30s and 40s may experience. joico.com
Keune Repair Treatment contains organic argan oil to repair and hydrate damaged hair. keune.com
DermaDoctor Photodynamic Therapy is a sunlight-activated photo rejuvenating lotion with SPF 30 that transforms UV light into visible red light, a proven source for improving skin elasticity, restoring firmness and radiance and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. dermadoctor.com
Sothys First Wrinkles Revitalizing Serum is specifically formulated for women in their 30s to smooth, protect and revitalize skin as the first signs of aging appear. sothys.com
Comfort Zone Sacred Nature Bio-Certified Eye Cream-Gel offers women necessary under-eye protection, with caffeine to reduce bags and dark circles and hyaluronic acid to combat fine lines and wrinkles. comfortzone.it
Pureology EssentialRepair InstantRepair is a leave-in hair conditioner that reinforces distressed hair and protects haircolor (gotta keep those first grays hidden!). pureology.com
FOR CLIENTS IN THEIR 50s & BEYOND:
Beautisol Eye Want reduces crow's feet with 10% Snap-8, which targets muscle contractions; minimizes expressions lines with peptide ingredient Inyline; increases elasticity with Retinol; and has skin lightening properties via birch bark extract. beautisol.com
Nioxin Scalp Activating Treatment 6 - Noticeably Thinning Hair is a daily-use foam applied to the scalp that leaves nine out of 10 people seeing an increase in hair density. nioxin.com
Schwarzkopf Professional Time Restore Conditioning Treatment contains Q10 collagen technology to deeply recharge mature and fragile hair by strengthening strands from within and enhancing body and shine. schwarzkopfusa.com
Ole Henrickson Truth Serum Collagen Booster contains a potent vitamin C complex to brighten and smooth aging skin. olehenrickson.com
Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum contains vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and collagen to protect skin against free radicals, increase firmness and elasticity, improve overall skin texture and brighten uneven skin tones. mariobadescu.com
La Prairie Cellular Power Infusion gives skin back its youthful glow and resiliency through enhanced protection against external stress factors and skin tissue restoration (the packaging, which requires you to turn the bottom to release a powerful purple age-fighting formula, is also really fun!). laprairie.com
Matrix Biolage Rejuvatherapie Age Rejuvenating Intensive Masque fight's back against aging hair's inability to absorb and retain nutrients, leaving hair resilient, soft and shiny. matrix.com
Redken Time Reset At-Home Porosity Filler is a four-week corrective treatment for porous, age-weakened hair. redken.com
Zotos Age Beautiful 24-hour Bodifying Mousse gives limp and thinning hair up to 39 percent more volume during styling. agebeautiful.com
Jurlique Purely Age-Defying Facial Serum contains a potent blend of biodynamic herbs and flowers to help fade discoloration and strengthen skin on the face, neck and decolletage. jurlique.com