Doctor D. Schwab's Advanced Peptide Technology and Alphasomes™ Nanotechnology Delivery System

Doctor D. Schwab skincare products use advanced proprietary Peptide Technology for superior product performance and Alphasomes™ Nanotechnology for targeted delivery of the active ingredients to where they matter most to your skin.

What is a Peptide?

Peptides are the cornerstones of a wide range of processes in the human body and occur naturally in every living cell. Peptides themselves are constructed from various combinations of the 22 unique amino acids (AAs) found in the body. Depending on the number of amino acids involved, these peptide structures go by different names: oligopeptides (2-20 AAs), peptides (fewer than 50 AAs), and proteins (50 or more AAs). With such a diverse set of structural combinations, peptides can serve as hormones, enzymes, and a variety of biological receptors and mediators, all crucial components for a healthy, functioning body.

Why Peptides in Skin Care?

Peptides play a key role in skin health and appearance. Everything from wound healing to skin regeneration and maintenance starts with peptides. Depending on their specific amino acid compositions, peptides can stimulate collagen synthesis, prevent inflammation, and regulate elastin and hyaluronic acid synthesis. Robust collagen production, inflammation reduction, and the maintenance of elastic, hydrated skin all correlate to a healthy and youthful appearance. Peptides have also been shown to interact with catecholamine, a natural neurotransmitter, to relax facial muscles and create smoother skin with reduced wrinkles. Try Doctor D. Schwab G.S. Ginkgosome to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and hide lines, while maintaining skin moisture.

What makes Doctor D. Schwab' peptides unique?

Doctor D. Schwab products utilize the most recent advances in peptide chemistry in the cosmetics industry. Their unique formulations employ bioactive peptides along with ultra-pure botanicals in critical combinations to synergistically promote skin healing and rejuvenation. These factors coupled with Doctor D. Schwab’s Alphasomes™ nanotechnology delivery system ensure maximum penetration of high-quality peptides for healthy, youthful skin.

When fighting the battle against acne, you need to be selective in the type of facial mask you use because of the delicate balance of pH of your skin.  You should look at the ingredients, the different types of benefit for your skin, a complete skin care package with complementary products, and pay attention to what works for you.

If you recall from our blog, How Masks and Deep Cleansers Unclog Pores and Remove Blackheads, “Masks are an advanced part of anyone's beauty regime. Often overlooked by novices or the time-strapped, masks can be viewed as a "booster shot" for your skin - especially during the times where you are stressed and the skin pumps out extra oil and increases skin cell turnover to compensate.”

Looking at the ingredients is a good place to start.  We’ve blogged a lot about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil--Tea Tree Oil and balancing extracts help to deep cleanse, purify and regulate excess oil production. Regular use helps to unclog pores, keep inflammation in check and energize skin's natural exfoliation cycle for radiant, healthier-looking, clearer skin.

Masks can also come in a clay base. Once applied, the mask dries on the skin, and once washed off, removes all of the dry skin cells with it. This enables your skin to "breathe" again.

Masks featuring the latest in skin care technology with peptide and liposome complex infused with Tea Tree Oil, Alphasomes®, Cinnamon Bark Extract and Rosmarinic Acid, such as Doctor D. Schwab Controlling Mask with Tea Tree Oil, help to keep oil-production under control, all day long.

Alphasomes® are created from Liposomes, which are tiny artificially prepared bubbles made up of a lipid bilayer that are used to deliver ingredients to the targeted area.  They can be composed of naturally-derived phospholipids which mimic the properties of biological cells.

These spherical structures are useful because they can encapsulate active ingredients and are therefore used in skin care and for drug delivery.  The Liposomes effectively deliver the active ingredients to the sites of action by fusing with the similarly structured biological cells.

“If what you put on the skin doesn’t get to the intended location, it certainly won’t have the desired activity,” stated Jon Packer, President of Centerchem.

Weekly mask treatments are a great addition to your daily skin regimen, so go for it.  Just be sure to do a little homework first.

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When it comes to natural acne treatments, you will see a common thread of natural ingredients and things you can do to help naturally treat your acne. I know you've heard of them once or twice. Here are the top four natural acne treatments I think of.

Tea tree oil. In the treatment of moderate common acne, topical application of 5% tea tree oil has shown an effect comparable to 5% benzoyl peroxide. Albeit with slower onset of action, patients who use tea tree oil experience fewer side effects than those that use benzoyl peroxide treatments.

See Doctor D. Schwab Controlling Products with Tea Tree Oil Here

Vitamin C. According to Acne.org, Vitamin C for topical applications only, brightens complexion, lessens red acne scars, slowly fills in pitted acne scars.  The only catch is it takes a while to have visual results.  Mixing a Vitamin C mask at home can be tasking, because the oxidation lessens the effectiveness, so it’s highly recommended to use a professional product line that controls the vitamin C exposure through packaging and complementary formulas with other natural ingredients.

Doctor D. Schwab C.S. Citrusome

Drink water – Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best ones. For healthy skin, you should be drinking at least 8 glasses of water every day. In fact, just adding more water to diet alone may be enough to give you the edge over acne. Hydrated skin cells are more supple and less prone to damage and irritation, but there's more to the benefits of water than just preventing dry skin.

Blemish skincare

Eat right – Fresh fruit doesn't just taste great, it's also one of the cornerstones of an acne-free diet. So cut down on those troublesome problem foods and replace them with fruits that will give your skin a natural, healthy glow. Some of my favorite fruits are vitamin-rich apples and berries packed with powerful antioxidants. Veggies are great too, like carrots and edamame.

Learn more about Doctor D. Schwab’s oily skincare products here…

I was reading an article in a popular business publication about how to reduce stress.  Aromatherapy was one of the suggestions.  What I like about aromatherapy as a stress reliever is it’s something easy to you can try and do.

Wikipedia defines Aromatherapy as a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health.

If you read my previous blog, Quick and Easy Essential Oils Guide, you should have a good idea of what are the most common essential oils and what they are good for.

Aromatherapy experts put essential oils into groups such as:

Floral - lavender, geranium, jasmine and rose
Citrus - lemon, grapefruit, orange and bergamot
Spicy - cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and pepper
Woody - cedarwood, rosewood, patchouli and sandalwood
Green (or Herbaceous) - peppermint, chamomile, eucalyptus and rosemary

Blended from pure essential oils including Basil, Lemon, Bois de Rose, Geranium, Rosehip and Vertivert, Ambrosia Aromatherapy Aromatic Oil De-Stress / De-Congestion Blend helps calm and de-congest skin that is affected by environmental stress.

Combining a Floral and Citrus Group with pure essential oils like Chamomile, Sandalwood, Lemon, Lavender Geranium and Orange Blossom, Ambrosia Aromatherapy Aromatic Oil Anti-Aging/Re-Energizing Blend, specifically for the mature and dehydrated skin type. Can be mixed with your moisturizer or mask.

These are just a few to start...

Learn more about Aromatherapy and essential oils and how they can help your skin here.

There are many options of essential oils that you are find in products or pure form.  Here's a quick and easy guide to some of the more common essential oils for skin and what they are good for.

Essential Oils for Dry Skin
As we all know dry skin lacks moisture. The best essential oils for dry skin include rose, lavender, geranium and sandalwood. Rosewood possess calming and moisturizing properties that hydrate the skin. Lavender is probably the gentlest choice for dry skin care. According to The A-Z Guide to Healing with Essential Oils: Aromatherapy, rose oil is the most popular essential oil for dry skin. like Ambrosia Aromatherapy Aromatic Oil Sensitive/Calming Blend.

Essential oils to help protect your skin

Essential Oils for Oily Skin
Oily skin can be caused by many factors including unbalanced pH level. Essential oils for oily skin need to be balancing, astringent and antiseptic. The best essential oils for oily skin which possess these properties include tea tree, lemon, cedarwood, cypress,
juniper, peppermint, rosemary and sage found in Ambrosia Aromatherapy Aromatic Oil Balancing/Toning Blend . According to WebMD, a widely-cited study reported that tea tree oil did not work as quickly as benzoyl peroxide. But, the researchers said, its use resulted in a similar reduction in acne lesions after three months. They also reported a significantly lower incidence of side effects such as dryness, irritation, itching, and burning.

Essential Oils for Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin like me, you particularly want to be ‘sensitive’ about what you put on it. For sensitive skin, you are going to look for essential oils that are used for dry skin remedies. These include rose, lavender, geranium, neroli and chamomile. Try Ambrosia Aromatherapy Aromatic Oil Sensitive/Calming Blend. Chamomile essential oil is a good choice for men with sensitive skin, because it has less of a floral aroma than lavender, rose, neroli and geranium essential oils.

Essential Oils for Aging Skin
Aging skin needs cell growth stimulation. Use frankincense, myrrh, clary sage, lavender and neroli for mature skin care problems. Rose and neroli essential oils are also good for aging skin. Frankincense and myrrh essential oils are base note oils and have a balsamic aroma.

Aromatherapy aromatic oils

Botanical Oils for Sun Damaged Skin
Soothing botanicals such as evening primrose oil, balm mint extract, avocado oil, and aloe vera help to start the skin healing process. Arnica, squalane oil, and apricot kernel oil help to reduce skin blistering and redness. Sweet almond oil and cactus extract lock in moisture to help regulate, restore and normalize extremely dry skin. The combination of these active ingredients can seal the skin's surface to help begin skin healing and regeneration. A combination of these six herbal extracts helps to significantly reduce blistering and calm over-stressed skin, such as in Doctor Schwab’s Rescue Cream or try Ambrosia Aromatherapy Aromatic Oil De-Stress/De-Congestion Blend.

Now that you know your oils, essential oil up baby!