anti-aging

Reveal Radiant Skin with NowMi Pulsed InfraRed Facial Treatment

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Introduction: Achieving flawless and youthful-looking skin is a common aspiration for women. However, concerns such as uneven tone, fine lines, and signs of aging can significantly impact their confidence. Thankfully, the NowMi Pulsed InfraRed (PIR Pro) facial treatment provides an innovative solution to effectively address these issues. In this blog post, we will delve into the problem that the NowMi PIR treatment solves for women, discuss why it is crucial to tackle this problem, explore how NowMi works its magic, highlight the reasons why women should start using it now, and even include a compelling user testimonial.

PIR Pro - Pulsed Infrared device


What Problem Does NowMi PIR Pro Treatment Solve for Women? Many women struggle with common skin issues such as uneven tone, fine lines, and signs of aging. These concerns often arise due to factors like sun exposure, pollution, stress, and the natural aging process. The NowMi PIR Pro treatment is specifically designed to target and alleviate these problems, offering women a comprehensive solution.


Why Is It Crucial to Solve This Problem? Women recognize that healthy and radiant skin is vital for their overall well-being and self-confidence. By addressing these prevalent skin concerns, the NowMi PIR treatment empowers women to take control of their skin health, enhancing their appearance and boosting their self-esteem.


How Does NowMi Solve the Problem? The NowMi PIR Pro treatment harnesses the power of pulsed infra-red (PIR Pro) technology, a groundbreaking skincare technique that rejuvenates and revitalizes the skin. The NowMi device emits gentle PIR waves that penetrate the skin’s surface, stimulating collagen production, improving blood circulation, and promoting cell renewal. These actions effectively reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and pigmentation irregularities, resulting in a smoother, more youthful complexion.


Why Should Women Start Using NowMi Now? There are several compelling reasons why women should incorporate the NowMi PIR Pro facial treatment into their skincare routine immediately:

  1. Visible Results: NowMi delivers noticeable improvements in skin texture, tone, and elasticity. With regular use, women can experience a reduction in fine lines, diminished pigmentation, and an overall more youthful appearance. The rejuvenating effects become visible after just one treatment, making it an ideal choice for those seeking quick results.
  2. Convenience: NowMi is designed to seamlessly fit into busy lifestyles. The treatment can be performed at home, eliminating the need for salon visits or lengthy appointments. The compact and user-friendly NowMi PIR Pro device allows women to enjoy a spa-like experience in the comfort of their own homes.
  3. Anti-Aging Solution: NowMi PIR Pro technology stimulates collagen production, a key component in maintaining youthful skin. By promoting collagen synthesis and improving blood circulation, the treatment effectively combats the signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. Starting the NowMi regimen early can help prevent premature aging, providing long-term benefits.

User Testimonial – Emily, 42: “Since incorporating the NowMi PIR Pro treatment into my skincare routine, I have witnessed a remarkable transformation in my skin. The fine lines around my eyes and mouth have visibly diminished, and my complexion looks smoother and more even. I appreciate the convenience of the at-home treatment and the fact that I can achieve professional-quality results on my own time. NowMi has become an indispensable part of my self-care routine!”


Conclusion: The NowMi Pulsed InfraRed facial treatment offers a powerful solution to common skin concerns, enabling women to achieve radiant and youthful-looking skin. By utilizing PIR Pro technology, NowMi effectively addresses signs of aging, uneven skin tone, and fine lines. With its visible results, convenience, and anti-aging benefits, NowMi empowers women to prioritize their skin health and embrace their natural beauty. Start using NowMi now and unlock a revitalized and radiant complexion.

Facial skin rejuvenation

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NowMi facial skin rejuvenationFacial skin rejuvenation refers to a broad range of aesthetic treatments designed to help the skin look its very best.  This usually includes reducing and or eliminating wrinkles and fine lines, creating an even skin tone, restoring volume etc.  Over the past 15 years there has been a huge surge in the variety of treatments available, and the aesthetic industry is constantly developing new technologies to meet the growing demand.

There are two main treatment categories of facial skin rejuvenation treatments: invasive and non-invasive.

Invasive facial skin rejuvenation treatments:

Invasive or surgical procedures include a broad range of treatments such as a brow lift (forehead lift), eye lift (blepharoplasty), facelift (rhytidectomy), chin lift and neck lift.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, more and more Americans are choosing to undergo surgical procedures.

Specifically:

  • Surgical procedures accounted for 77% of the total expenditures in 2017 and nonsurgical procedures accounted for 23%.
  • Surgical procedures were up 11% in 2017.
  • The surgical procedures that saw the most significant increases in 2017 include:
    • Eyelid Surgery – blepharoplasty (up 26.3%)
    • Buttock Augmentation – implants and fat transfer (up 25.5%)
    • Fat Transfer to the Face (up 22.3%)
    • Facelifts (up 21.9%)
    • Neck Lifts and Upper Arm Lifts (both up 20.1%)

B&A of a woman after a facelift
A B&A picture of a woman who underwent a face lift.

While surgical procedures yield highly visible results, they are not without risk. Aesthetic surgery involves the same risks as any other surgery, including complications with anesthesia and the surgery itself. Additionally, the recuperation period is often lengthy and there is a significant pain factor.

Non-Invasive facial skin rejuvenation treatments:

For those who are surgery averse, a wide variety of non-invasive treatments have been developed.  Chemical Peels and Dermabrasion/Microdermabrasion are the most popular treatments.  During a  chemical peel treatment, the outermost layer of the skin is dissolved using acids.  Chemical peels vary in their intensity and range from mild to deep. Once the skin layer has peeled off, a new and fresher layer emerges in its place. Dermabrasion and Microdermabrasion also wound the skin in order to create a new skin layer but do so my “sanding” the facial skin layer off.

The more complex facial skin rejuvenation treatments use cutting edge laser, radio-frequency, ultrasound and infrared technologies.  In very broad terms, the laser treatments wound the skin to stimulate the production of a healthier layer of facial skin.  The other energy-based treatments stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin and improve/remove textural imperfections. Many aesthetic practitioners have adopted a multiple-technology approach to facial skin rejuvenation which enables them to customize each treatment in order to achieve the best results.

Non-surgical procedures have been continuously on the rise.  As can be seen from the table below taken from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, since 2012, the number of treatments have increased by 28%.

ASAPS statistics on non-invasive treatments

The NowMi treatment for facial skin rejuvenation:

The NowMi treatment offers a breakthrough in facial skin rejuvenation. The reason is that it offers a spa quality treatment in a home-based device. In order to deliver on such a promise, the technologies used in the spa had to be adapted to a home use device.  While this is no easy task, the developers of the NowMi device were able to achieve this goal.

The NowMi treatment uses several technologies for facial skin rejuvenation:

  1. The Bohr effect: The NowMi treatment creates a natural ‘facial skin oxygenation’ using the scientifically proven ‘Bohr effect’.   During treatment, a C02 rich environment is formed on the skin.  As a result, the body sends oxygen rich blood to the treatment area and there is an increase in cell turnover and collagen and elastin production.
  2. Sonic energy: The NowMi PRO device is equipped with sonic energy. Throughout the treatment, the skin is exposed to 6,000 sonic pulsations per minute. The pulsations exponentially improve the 4 actions performed by the NowMi Pro Weekly Treatment – namely, skin exfoliation, nourishment, oxygenation and protection.

While the NowMi treatment cannot perform the dramatic changes that surgical procedures can, it is an excellent treatment that nourishes and protects the skin and significantly slows down the signs of aging. It does so by infusing the skin with virtually pure vitamin C which helps the body produce new collagen and protects against extrinsic skin damage.  The treatment also infuses the skin with vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid which have anti-aging qualities.  Best of all, the treatment can be performed in 5 minutes in the comfort of your home and costs a fraction of the price of its spa equivalent.

Here are some B&A pictures:

Skin lightening with the NowMi treatment
After 6 weekly NowMi treatments. The skin is significantly lighter due to the whitening action of vitamin C

 

The NowMi treatment effectively treats acne
A significant decrease in skin pigmentation and acne scars following the NowMi treatment

 

Before the NowMi treatment

An image that shows a woman's face following 6 weeks of treatment with the NowMi device. The image shows a reduction in fine lines, brown spots and improved appearance of the skin.
After 6 weekly NowMi treatments. A reduction in fine lines, brown spots and improved appearance of the skin.

 

For more results visit: https://nowmi.com/results/

Conclusion:

Facial skin rejuvenation is one of the most sought-after aesthetic treatments.  A wide variety of treatment alternatives exist- from surgical intervention to non-surgical treatments.  The NowMi treatment offers an effective home-based solution that rejuvenates the skin and slows down the signs of aging.

 

Facial Skin Smoothness

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NowMi-PRO oxygenation

Facial skin smoothness has a psychological impact on the way people perceive us.  Clinical studies [1–2] have shown that people make character extrapolations based on the appearance of facial skin smoothness. Specifically, it affects evaluations of trustworthiness, competence, attractiveness and health. These psychological interpretations guide social attitudes for acceptance or avoidance of other people.

 

Why does our facial skin lose its smoothness?

Young children have healthy, soft and smooth skin. However, over the years, exposure of the skin to the sun, pollution and stress influence the appearance of our skin. It becomes rougher, wrinkled and it slowly sags. In addition, with age, the hormonal changes cause an overall loss of facial skin smoothness, and we produce less collagen and elastin – the proteins that prevent facial skin aging. Hence there is a constant need for home-use remedies to keep our facial skin smooth and glowing.

NowMi PRO: A complete facial solution

The key to smooth and glowing facial skin is prevention and active treatments. Prevention includes: avoiding exposure to the sun and using sun screen, constantly hydrating the skin from within by drinking water and maintaining a healthy diet.

The most important active treatments are: daily facial cleansing and weekly mild skin exfoliation. These two actions remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface which allows the light to reflect from our skin.  As a result, the skin looks more youthful and glows.

The NowMi Pro treatment performs both actions.  In addition, it infuses the skin with vitamins and minerals that help it look soft and smooth. For a full description of the NowMi PRO treatment please click here.

Facial skin smoothness: clinical results with NowMi PRO

A clinical test that evaluated the efficacy of the NowMi PRO facial skin smoothness treatment was conducted by a third party GLP certified laboratory at the end of 2018. The test was carried out on a panel of 10 women, 8 with normal skin and 2 with sensitive skin.  The women were aged 32.8±4.4 years.

The treatment protocol included six weeks of daily facial cleansing at night before going to bed with the NowMi PRO sonic device and the NowMi facial cleansing gel; and six facial rejuvenation treatments carried out once a week with NowMi PRO sonic device that uses the vitamin C effervescent tablet and the NowMi lubricant gel.

Objective measurements of skin smoothness were performed using a Canfield’s VISIA imaging system before starting the treatments (baseline), at the end of 3rd weekly treatment and at the end of 6th weekly treatment. Statistically significant results (p<0.05) obtained. After 3 weeks of treatments facial skin smoothness increased by 15.1% and after 6 weeks smoothness increased by 25.9%. No adverse effect were recorded and the safety and efficacy of the NowMi PRO treatment was proven.

 

NowMi-PRO facial skin smoothness results

Superfoods for healthy skin

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We all know the phrase “You are what you eat”, and this is so true when it comes to taking care of your skin. Your skin NEEDS the vitamins and minerals that come from superfoods to keep itself looking its best and to fight free radicals that cause it to age prematurely.

Unfortunately, we live in a world where processed and junk food engulf us and is very difficult to maintain a healthy diet. These foods are high in sugar and fiber-free fats and cause the skin to look dull, dry and aged. In addition, greasy and oily foods like deep fried chicken and pizza clog the skin’s pores. Most importantly, poor nutrition weakens the immune system, making it harder for the skin to regenerate skin cells.

The good news is that superfoods ARE AVAILABLE and once you make the decision to take control of your health you can slowly but surely start to change your diet. Remember not to be too hard on yourself. Rome wasn’t built in a day and taking it one step at the time is always better than drastic measures that don’t last.

So the first thing you want to do is to put in your body vitamins and nutrients which help it keep healthy and strong. Vitamin C, E and A are a great start!

Vitamin C: Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits, strawberries, bell peppers and more. Vitamin C is a powerful anti-oxidant and an ascorbic acid that plays a critical role in the formation of collagen. Collagen is responsible for the elasticity of the skin and replaces dead skin cells. Once you increase your intake of vitamin C, your body will be able to more easily produce new collagen which will slow down the signs of aging.

Vitamin E: Vitamin E is available in almonds, spinach, sweet potatoes, avocados etc. The vitamin is an effective anti-oxidant that rejuvenates the skin. It is also effective in treating age spots and other pigmentation concerns such as dark circles under the eyes.

Vitamin A: Beef liver, carrots, kale and spinach contain high levels of vitamin A. Vitamin A stimulates the growth of skin cells and rejuvenates it by balancing sebum production. Sebum is a natural oil produced by the skin. If the production is unbalanced, this can result in dry or oily skin, acne and premature aging.

Here is a select list of superfoods for you to discover. There are of course many more. Make sure to explore your options and make your adventure of healthy eating a tasty and enjoyable one.

Avocados: Avocados are known to be great for the skin- they are high in poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids such as omega 9’s which help the skin regenerate damaged skin cells, reduce redness and help it look firm and fresh. The omega 9s are especially important because they keep the top layer of your skin- the epidermal layer- moisturized and hydrated. Avocados are also rich in antioxidant carotenoids that fight free radicals. This helps reduce wrinkles and slow down the signs of aging. You can throw an avocado into any salad and totally upgrade it. It also tastes great on a piece of bread with some lemon.

Turmeric: Turmeric is a wonderful spice that you can easily add to your dishes. Try it in soups, vegetable stews and sauces. Turmeric is fabulous for the skin since it has superior anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation makes the skin look puffy and tired and in the long term leads to wrinkles and rapid aging. Turmeric will help you keep your skin looking rejuvenated and help fight against more serious inflammatory skin problems such as rosacea and eczema.

Lemon: My personal favorite- lemon- can be used in so many ways. A delicious tea, a cold drink and of course salad dressing (with some olive oil and salt). Lemon is great for the skin. It is rich in vitamin C which protects against free radicals and also helps the body to produce collagen and elastin (the building blocks of the skin which bind skin cells together yielding firmer and younger looking skin). Another huge advantage of lemons is that they help alkalize the blood and balance our pH. Most of us suffer from over an acidic pH because of our consumption of coffee, alcohol and processed foods. When our pH levels aren’t balanced, the skin becomes very sensitive, dry and prone to irritation.

Lentils: Lentils are a great source of protein, iron, zinc and biotin which increase the elasticity and strength of the skin and helps the body slow down the signs of aging. One cup of cooked lentils has only 230 calories and is incredibly filling. You can make delicious lentil soups or add them to rice or salads… the choices are endless.

Black beans: In just one cup of black beans you can get nearly 50% of your daily value for fiber, 30% of your daily value for protein and 20% of your daily value of iron. That is a great score for one of the most affordable superfood options out there. The beans are a starch, which makes them a wonderful source of healthy carbohydrates that will help you to boost the health of your skin.

There are of course many more superfoods and you can begin the wonderful journey of exploring them. You will see, your body and your skin will thank you.

Skin aging and free radicals

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Aging is an inevitable fact of life and we all get older every day. However, thanks to improvement in health care and nutrition, the average life expectancy has increased dramatically.

According to data from the US Social Security, a man reaching age 65 today can expect to live, on average, until age 84.3 and a woman turning age 65 today can expect to live, on average, until age 86.6.

Nevertheless, it is not age itself that bothers us, but the visible signs of aging that can make us feel old despite the fact that we feel young and vital. The health and look of our skin – whether on our face or on our body – plays a major part in how old we feel, and is seen as the most common indicator to others of our age.

Many things cause our skin to age. Our genes largely control the aging process and the visible signs on our skin. With time, we all get visible lines on our face. It is natural for our face to lose some of its youthfullness. We notice our skin becoming thinner and drier. This is called “intrinsic aging” and there is nothing that we can do about it. On the other hand “extrinsic aging” which depends on our environment and lifestyle choices can cause our skin to age prematurely. By taking some preventive actions, we can slow the effects that this type of aging has on our skin.

Some dermatologists suggest that as much as 80% of complications associated with skin aging are the result of sun exposure. Regardless of the precise percentage, if you are looking for proof of the effects of sun, simply compare the skin on your face and back of hands with the skin on a part of your body not often exposed to the sun.

UV rays emitted by the sun create free radicals that damage the skin’s cell and destroy the collagen and elastin in the dermis, resulting in wrinkles and sagging skin. UV rays also act as an accelerator for the production of skin pigment (melanin), resulting in the appearance of sun spots or age spots.

What are Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress?

The definition of free radicals according to Webster’s new College Dictionary is:
“An atom or molecule having at least one unpaired electron: free radicals are usually very reactive and unstable, and can damage healthy body cells “.

One group of free radicals which is a byproduct of mitochondrial oxygen metabolism processes is Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). The ROS group always contains Oxygen or Per Oxides and is highly unstable. ROS can also be generated as a result of ionizing radiation such as UV radiation.

The body deals with the free radicals, more specifically ROS, via specific enzymes that break them down or neutralize them or through antioxidants such as vitamins C and E. Antioxidants prevent oxidative reactions, often by scavenging ROS before they can damage cells.
Normally, the body can handle ROS, but if antioxidants are unavailable, or if the ROS production becomes excessive, damage can occur which is labeled “Oxidative Stress”.

Of particular importance is that ROS damage accumulates with age. This can be as a result of increased ROS production combined with a decrease in cellular antioxidant activity. Exposure to UV, stress, smoking and alcohol can increase ROS levels in the skin. The free radicals will alter the structure of our proteins, therefore damaging the collagen and weakening cellular structure.

How to reduce the effect of free radicals on the skin?

The best way is prevention: first, avoid UV damage by limiting exposure to sunlight during peak hours. In addition, always apply sunscreen when going out in the sun. It is also important to avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.

The NowmMi treatment can also help you to reduce the effects of free radicals. A weekly treatment can help you to dramatically boost the amount of vitamin C and E antioxidants in your skin and protect against extrinsic aging.

How vitamin C can help your skin

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If you don’t already know it, Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has been scientifically proven as a powerful anti-oxidant and anti-aging agent. This is fabulous news since we can all get our hands on some vit C!

Here are some of the top advantage of this wonder vitamins for skin:
1. Vitamin C replenishes and plumps up the epidermis: The epidermis is the outermost layer of cells in the facial skin and it contains high concentrations of vitamin C. When the skin is exposed to the sun’s UV rays, the rays reduce the amount of vit C in the skin. Thus, with age, the amount of ascorbic acid in the skin significantly declines- an elderly person has about 70% less vitamin C in their skin compared to a teenager.
2. Vitamin C limits damage caused by UV rays: Vit C is a powerful antioxidant and as such it protects the facial skin against sun exposure. The UV rays can cause the formation of free-radicals in the facial skin such as superoxide ion, peroxide and singlet oxygen, which damage and prematurely age the facial skin. Vitamin C protects the skin from these harmful free-radicals by sequentially donating electrons that neutralize the free radicals and helps the facial skin maintain its youthful appearance.
3. Vitamin C increases the production of collagen: Collagen is the protein in the skin that helps it maintain its firmness and youthful appearance. Ascorbic acid is essential for collagen biosynthesis. It has been shown to increase collagen synthesis and serves as a co-factor for the prolysyl and lysyl hydroxylase enzymes which are responsible for stabilizing and cross-linking the collagen molecules. As a result, the Vitamin C helps the facial skin to repair and rejuvenate itself.
4. Vitamin C helps in wound healing: The body uses Vit C to replace damaged skin tissue with scar tissue. This helps the wounds to heal properly.

Here are a few other interesting facts about Vitamin C:
1. Vitamin C combined with vitamin E is highly effective: Research has shown that topically applied combinations of vit C and vit E are four fold more effective in preventing photodamage.
2. A high quality vitamin C ingredient oxidizes quickly: The ascorbic acid used in topical solutions isn’t stable. As a result, as soon as it is exposed to light, heat or air, the quality of the vitamin C begins to degrade.
3. Exfoliation increases the absorption of the vit C: Prior to topically applying vitamin C, it is best to exfoliate the facial skin. This ensures that dead skin and dirt don’t hinder the penetration of the vitamin and it is best absorbed by the facial skin.

The NowMi Treatment is the best way to give your facial skin the vitamin C fix it needs:
Unlike any other product on the market, the ascorbic acid used in the NowMi treatment is contained in a sealed packet until use. The packet protects it from light, air or moisture. This ensures that the purest level of vit C is used. Also, during treatment, the outermost layer of the skin is exfoliated to ensure the optimal penetration of the vitamins for skin. Finally, the vitamin C is combined with Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid to deliver the best skin rejuvenation results.

How pollution ages the skin

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We live in a world where we all suffer from pollution – from smog, car exhaust, industrial processes and more. Everyone is affected- not only those who live in metropolitan areas. According to a recent report by the World Health Organization, over 80% of the global population breathes polluted air that exceeds the recommended level1. Aside from better known health concerns, the pollution takes a serious tole on our skin and causes it to age prematurely.

Pollution affects people of all ages and skin types. The facial skin is mostly damaged by ground level ozone and particulate matter (PM). Particulate matter refers to pollution in the form of extremely small particles that are up to 20 times smaller than our pores. The PM’s easily penetrate the facial skin’s surface and deplete it of essential proteins. As a result, the facial skin is damaged and the aging process is expedited. The most common effects on facial skin are:
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Uneven facial skin tone
• Dehydrated facial skin
• Acne
• Skin rashes

The longer we are exposed to pollution, the more the damage increases, and the less the facial skin can protect itself.

Pollution isn’t just outdoors. The US Environment Protection Agency recently published a report that revealed that levels of indoor air pollutants can be 2-5 times higher than levels found outdoors2. Examples of pollutants include household chemicals and creosote from fireplaces and stoves.

Since we can’t all withdraw to a secluded island in the Caribbeans, there are a few things we can do to help our skin. First of all, we must clean our facial skin well. Soap and scrubs are effective but can’t really remove the PMs. One of the best solutions is facial skin exfoliation. The NowMi enables you to exfoliate the skin in 5 minutes and remove the outermost layer of the skin. Second, you need to infuse your skin with anti-oxidants to help it combat the negative effects of pollution. Here again the NowMi treatment comes to the rescue and infuses your skin with Vitamin C and E, powerful antioxidants which help the skin combat free radicals.

References:
1. https://qz.com/682942/who-report-people-in-80-of-reporting-cities-are-breathing-harmful-air
2. https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/volatile-organic-compounds-impact-indoor-air-quality