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CELLOUT
“The biggest thing in anti-aging is going to be stem-cell therapy,” says Mulholland. “I’m experimenting with taking patients’ own stem cells and reinjecting them into their facial skin where it appears deflated.” Stem-cell serum adds volume, produces more natural-looking, youthful skin and lasts longer than gel fillers, but it won’t be commercially available for a few more years. Until then, we’ll have to settle for topical stem-cell technology: Prestige brands, including Amatokin, RéVive and Dior, have introduced products that target stem cells. While Amatokin and RéVive encourage regeneration of stem cells, Dior works to prevent loss of stem cells. “Products like Dior Capture R60/80 XP prevent actively reproducing epidermal skin cells from drying out,” says Dr. Neil Sadick, a dermatologist and global medical adviser for Dior.
DAMAGE CONTROL
Forget what you’ve heard about the damage caused by colouring your hair. Thanks to breakthroughs in hair-colour technology, colouring can actually leave hair in better condition than before. Unlike previous versions, which stripped away the hair’s protective outer layer, the new permanent formulations are much gentler — even while they cover up the grey. “L’Oréal Paris Excellence To-Go Haircolour features a molecule [a polymer] that neutralizes negative ions, which make hair look dull and unhealthy,” says Nicole Dupuis, director of L’Oréal Canada’s technical centre. “It also includes a ceramide that protects and repairs the hair fibres.” Clairol Perfect 10, an ammonia-free hair-colour line, uses a lightening system called AminoGlycine, which causes the hair cuticle to open so that colour can penetrate with less damage. “It [also] works at a lower pH, which helps preserve the hair’s natural protective coating,” says Dr. Linda Jacobs, section head of global hair-colour research at P&G Beauty. The best part? These at-home hair-colour products only take 10 minutes.
'Products like Dior Capture R60/80 XP prevent actively reproducing epidermal skin cells from drying out,' says Dr. Neil Sadick, a dermatologist and global medical adviser for Dior
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