You must know by now how much I LOVE Imedeen Time Perfection because the whole concept of a supplement that has the sole purpose of maintaining the youthfulness of your skin (on your entire body) is a winner in my book.

The Imedeen range of prestige oral skin supplements work from the inside rather than the outside, nourishing the deeper layers of the dermis to improve and revitalize skin texture and appearance.  The ingestible products are particularly beneficial for improving and avoiding photo-aged (sun-damaged), dry or mature-looking skin and can be used in combination with one’s existing external skincare regime.

If you live in Canada, this tidbit will be of interest to you because you can save a lot of money of you next purchases of Imedeen products. For international readers, you will unfortunately have to see if this type of promotion is available in your country.

From October 4^th to November 28^th, 600 Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada are participating in the national Imedeen promotion, which offers consumers 1 free Imedeen product with the purchase of any 2 Imedeen products, including Imedeen Classic® ($80.00/60 tablets), Imedeen Time Perfection® ($95.00/60 tablets), or Imedeen Prime Renewal® ($128.00/120 tablets).  Imedeen can be found in Shoppers Drug Mart’s Beauty Boutiques.

International readers should contact the head office of Imedeen and try to locate your local distributor. This product is available in over 20 countries around the world!

You can click here for more details: Imedeen Worldwide

If you’ve not yet read how much I love Imedeen Time Perfection, you can find a long list of banters below on this product and the other Imedeen products I’ve reviewed:

Naomi Campbell is an Imedeen Time Perfection devotee!

Imedeen Tan Optimizer helps prep your skin for the sun

Imedeen Time Perfection with Pat Browne (part 2)

Warning about choosing fish-oil base products

Imedeen Time Perfection with Pat Browne (part 1)

Imedeen Time Perfection is the anti-aging secret of many models and high-profile individuals

Imedeen® Prime Renewal: skin rejuvenation for post-menopausal women

The sexy British-Jamaican is certainly aging well (38, born in May 1970) and from the way she struts and sashays her way on the cat walk, there is no doubt that many young model half of Naomi’s age are taking note.

When it comes to skincare, Naomi was very candid with In Touch magazine and revealed that her secret was Imedeen Time Perfection:

“I take Imedeen tablets to keep my skin looking healthy“

In Canada, Imedeen Time Perfection ($95.00/60 tablets) is available at the cosmetic counters of leading pharmacies and at select spas, plastic surgery and dermatology clinics across Canada. For more information, please visit Nordic Selfcare’s Web site or call 1-877-463-3336.

American readers will need to call 1-866-463-3336 for U.S. distribution, pricing and general inquiries. You can also visit Nordic Selfcare’s Web site.

We talked about this natural anti-ager not long ago. You can read more about Imedeen Time Perfection:

“Imedeen Time Perfection is the anti-aging secret of many models and high-profile individuals”

***Great Imedeen promotion for the month of October and November in Canada***:

When you buy 2 Imedeen products, you get 1 FREE for Imedeen Classic, Imedeen Time Perfection and Imedeen Prime Renewal from October 4^th, 2008 to November 28^th, 2008 at Shoppers Drug Mart across Canada. This represents substantial savings for you and if you have a Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum card … this could add up quickly and represent free products down the road!

Photo of Naomi Campbell on the cover of GQ UK edition.

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1) Perserverance is an ultra-moisturizing set for dry skin includes Omega 3 and Rose Hip Body Cleanser, Omega 3 and Loquat Softening Body Milk, and a votive size Amrus candle.

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2) Dedication is a firming set for all skin types that includes the Gotu Kola and Carrageen Body Cleanser, Gotu Kola and Kukui Body Lotion, and votive size Amrus candle.

3) Commitment is a healing set for all skin types that includes the Neem and Manuka Body Cleanser, Neem and Blood Orange Body Lotion, and a votive size Amrus candle.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it’s so important for me to support and highlight companies like Sundari who are taking part in this worthy fight!

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The most commonly found parabens include: methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben and other paraben-suffixed words in their ingredients.

If you look at the ingredient listing of your skincare products, you’ll find them in a number of combinations.

I truly don’t know if it’s possible to get away from parabens in our modern world and I have a feeling that unless you go 100 per cent organic on EVERYTHING you use on your skin … this simply won’t happen.

That said, it is possible to at least choose to buy products that don’t contain any and therefore reduce your exposure to parabens.

There’s a growing debate over the safety of these chemicals, including the question of increased estrogenic activity. A few years ago, a news report on French TV on parabens sent women into a frenzy because they were concerned about the health risk that had been hush-hush until recently.

Men are using more skincare products and therefore they are now reading labels a lot more (whether they buy them for themselves or whether you buy it for them).

Double Duty skincare for men from Organic Bath Co. is the answer for men who are looking to use paraben-free skincare products.

In keeping in the spirit that men like their skincare routine as simple as possible, Double Duty is a 1-2-3 step process: Cleanse-All, Moisturizer and Smooth Shave … which are all made with organic white tea and other gentle botanicals.

The line is quite amazingly priced at about $8 per product and we even found a few Web sites where the product was as low as $6.79. Alas, for now, we’ve only be able to spot the products in the U.S., but Canadian men can always order the products online.

I discovered REN skincare during a trip to London.

REN Skincare products are no organic products, but they are a “clean” skincare line. In fact, REN is Swedish for “clean!

A clean line basically means that although the ingredients they use for their products are not derived from certified organic sources, REN Skincare made the decision to leave out some not-so-great-ingredients from their formulation:

You won’t find these in any REN Skincare products:

* Petrochemicals (petroleum base products)

* Sulphates

*Parabens

* Synthetic fragrance

* Synthetic colours

* T.E.A. (potential irritants)

* D.E.A. (potential irritants)

* Glycols

* Silicones

* PEGS (potential irritants)

* Animal ingredients

My all-time favourite REN Skincare product is their Omega 3 Overnight Lipid Renewal Serum (retails for $74).

I wasn’t quite sure I wanted to take the risk to use oil on my face because I do have acne-prone skin, but I was so wrong about REN’s Omega 3 Overnight Lipid Renewal Serum. Every single time I use it, I wake up and cannot believe how incredible my skin looks. While reading the list of ingredients, it hit me … the reason this product was working so well was because of the rosehip seed oil.

Rosehip oil is well known for its anti-aging properties. In fact, rosehip oil is sixty times richer in vitamin C than citrus fruits and it contains bio-available trans-retinoic acid in its natural state. I believe it’s the rosehip oil that leaves my skin so silky soft and that plumps up my fine lines.

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I’m obviously not the only one who is ga-ga over REN’s Omega 3 Overnight Lipid Renewal Serum … this anti-aging serum has constantly been one of REN’s best-sellers.

REN’s Omega 3 Overnight Lipid Renewal Serum retails for $74 CDN/ $67 US. You best bet is to visit the REN Skincare‘s site for further information on finding a retailer near you.

Photos from REN Skincare

On May 10th, we changed publishing platforms and that caused all of the links associated to our older posts to change.

This means that unless you do a search in our search box located at the very bottom of each page or unless you know where to find the reviews on specific products, you might think we’ve removed the posts.

To answer Julia’s question and to provide a way for readers to find our reviews of Cossidia Dual Essence Skin Repair System, we’ve listed all the posts here:

Cossidia Rejuvenating Capsules: Nanotechnology skincare!

I’ve been using Cossidia Dual Essence Skin Repair System for over one month

My third week trial of Cossidia Dual Essence Skin Repair System

30-day trial of Cossidia Essence Dual Skin Repair System – week 1

Cossidia’s anti-aging serum

Cossidia’s scar erasing dual system

Say bye-bye to scars while rejuvenating your skin

Nanotechnology is the branch of science that deals with the manipulation of atoms and molecules with dimensions of less than 100 nanometres (that’s about 800 times smaller than the diameter of your hair). It might be the latest buzz in the world of cosmetic rejuvenation and anti-aging skincare, but it’s been around for many years now. It’s only recently that certain skincare companies are now including these facts as part of their marketing material.
Simply put, nanotechnology gets ingredients deeper into the skin (or hair). At present there are studies that suggest that solid lipid nanoparticles penetrate the skin better than conventional creams or serums, but the jury is still out as to the level of effectiveness of this deep penetration.

I’m not sure if it’s the list of ingredients (essential rose oil, hyaluronic acid, brown algae extract, amino acid complex, green algae extract, red algae extract, chamomile, ginkgo extract, kojic acid and seaweed extract) or the fact that Cossidia Essence Dual Skin Repair System combine these ingredients with nanotechnology that actually gave such great results when I tested it, but one thing is certain, Cossidia Essence Dual Skin Repair System were the most absorbed topical product I’ve tested. Once applied to my skin it was impossible to see any traces of it because it completely disappeared in my skin … there were no traces of it on my face or my hands.

It might not yet be official one way or the other when it comes to the real effectiveness of skincare products that use nanotechnology, but I’d say that if Cossidia Essence Dual Skin Repair System are any example, then the prognosis seems good.

Just in case you didn’t know, Sundãri is a distinctive collection of skincare products and spa treatments created from the purest ingredients and rarest essences distilled from nature. Each product is formulated to your specific skin type and needs. Sundãri is inspired by the ancient science of Ayurveda which offers longer term benefits while modern science delivers immediate results. Sundãri’s goal is to help women achieve beauty through balance, staying younger looking and preventing the effects of premature aging.

Did you know that Sundãri products feature sustainable sandalwood oil?
Sundãri believes in a lifestyle of harmony and balance (which is what so many women are after). Using natural and organic ingredients, including Sandalwood Oil from sustainable sources, Sundãri supports the reforestation of precious Sandalwood trees, as well as the viability of the Indian culture and economy through the sustainability of these resources.

If you are concerned about preventing the effects of premature aging, using organic skin care products, supporting third world producers and protecting the environment, you’ll find that Sundãri allows you to achieve all of those goals every single time you use their products.

Sundãri Ayurvedic skincare line is co-created by super model and Celebrity Beauty Match Pick Christy Turlington (along with Ayla Hussain and Cavan Mahony).

Sundãri is available in some of the best spas worldwide, such as The Four Seasons in Dublin, Canyon Ranch in Tucson and Spa V at Hotel Victor in Miami. You can find Sundãri products at many locations in Canada: in the province of Quebec at Balnea Spa and Sante Beaute Lailama; in Regina at Essence of En Vogue and in Calgary at Pure Form Salon.

Sundãri is also available online at: SkinStore.com

Here are some more posts on Christy Turlington and on Sundãri:

Christy Turlington is 38 and still flawless

Christy Turlington’s restorative hair treatment

I’ve already talked about this Ayurvedic skincare line co-created by super model and Celebrity Beauty Match Pick Christy Turlington (along with Ayla Hussain and Cavan Mahony) called Sundãri.

Sundãri is a distinctive collection of skincare products and spa treatments created from the purest ingredients and rarest essences distilled from nature. Each product is formulated to the specific skin type and needs of the individual.

Right on time for the holiday season, Sundãri has created a great skincare gift set. Sundãri’s ‘Special Skincare Edition Gift Set’ features a selection of their best-selling, natural products from their Neem Healing Collection that will complement the perfect gift for those who have sensitive skin and for those who prefer to use more natural skincare products.

SKINCARE HEALING GIFT SET

This set contains the essentials for healing skincare, day and night including their top selling eye cream.

* Neem and Burdock Cream-Gel Cleanser 4 fl oz / 120 ml
* Neem and Avocado Balancing Moisturizer 1.7 fl oz / 50 ml
* Neem Night Cream 1.7 fl oz / 50 ml
* Neem Eye Cream 0.5 fl oz / 15 ml

Sundãri’s SKINCARE HEALING GIFT SET retails for $125 USD

Sundãri users consistently experience noticeable and defining results — achieving beauty through balance, staying younger looking and preventing the effects of premature aging.

Sundãri is inspired by the ancient science of Ayurveda which offers longer term benefits while modern science delivers immediate results.

Sundãri is available in some of the best spas worldwide, such as The Four Seasons in Dublin, Canyon Ranch in Tucson and Spa V at Hotel Victor in Miami. You can find Sundãri products at many locations in Canada: in the province of Quebec at Balnea Spa and Sante Beaute Lailama; in Regina at Essence of En Vogue and in Calgary at Pure Form Salon.

Sundãri is also available online at: SkinStore.com

Here are some more posts on Christy Turlington and on Sundãri:

Christy Turlington is 38 and still flawless

Christy Turlington’s restorative hair treatment