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A Québec patent in anti-aging dermocosmetics

A Québec patent in anti-aging dermocosmetics

REGEN(16), the only technology targeting 16 causes of skin aging   Did you know our skin is the body’s largest organ, covering a total of 1.8 square meters and weighing about 11 kilograms? Impressive, right? It is even more impressive to study the functions of your skin, such as protection, insulation, thermoregulation, controlling evaporation and impermeability, to only name a few. Our skin must also manage several mechanisms linked to its aging and some chronological changes it must face.      WHEN SCIENCE SERVES BEAUTY   Identifying the 16 causes of skin aging has certainly been the IDC Dermo international team of researchers’ greatest discovery. As early as the age of 20, skin goes though a disruption on 16 levels, which are the cause of all skin aging signs. It is thus based on this knowledge (skin disruption on 16 levels) that IDC Dermo’s complete line of anti-aging products was developed. After 5 years of research, REGEN(16) – a technological concentrate proprietary to IDC Dermo – alone, targets, skin’s balance on 16 levels. REGEN(16) is in fact a complex of effective cosmetic ingredients that are safe and complementary, with proven results based on clinical studies. Using this unique technology, IDC Dermo treats all signs related to skin aging.    THE 16 MECHANISMS OF SKIN AGING   What are these 16 mechanisms and how do they react to the passing years and factors responsible for skin’s premature aging such as sun exposure, ozone, pollution and lifestyles (sleeping habits, smoking, exercise, nutrition and the use of some medications).  As shown in the chart below where all 16 mechanisms are indicated, some of these must be stimulated while others must be inhibited.     A GLOBAL APPROACH TO FIGHT THE SIGNS OF SKIN AGING   An effective anti-aging treatment must be designed to bring back skin’s original balance for all 16 main mechanisms related to aging. That is exactly what REGEN(16) gives to your skin! Solely acting on one or two of the mechanisms could be insufficient in the long term to take control of the skin’s negative feedbacks that tend to stay with age.  The use of REGEN(16)-formulated anti-aging skin care stimulates skin’s pro-youth mechanisms while also decreasing the mechanisms that activate skin aging, exactly as shown in the above chart. Practicing a skin regimen incorporating multi-action products thus acts to simultaneously diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, puffiness, dark circles, pores, dark spots, redness, and this, all while increasing the quality of skin tone, firmness and elasticity, along with the vitality and radiance of the complexion.  Selecting cosmetic skin care that you use morning and night is a lot more important than you would think. Your skin is nourished by the ingredients you give it through topical application. Using a single IDC Dermo anti-aging product formulated with REGEN(16) in the morning and at night is sufficient to provide balance, health, youth and well-being!  Shop our skin care products that contains REGEN(16)

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A gift box that is as good for the skin as the soul

A gift box that is as good for the skin as the soul

IDC Dermo partners with Montréal’s Y and Québec City’s YWCA to help women in need to take back charge of their life. We are proud to launch the You Glōw Girl set, as a special edition available in close to 1000 pharmacies throughout Québec, and online. This gift box is very special to us as all proceeds will be donated to support Montréal’s Y and Québec City’s YWCA, two organizations working to help all women and girls find well-being and safety as well as reach their full potential.     TWO ORGANIZATIONS, ONE MISSION   Montréal’s Y for women and Québec’s YWCA have the common mission of supporting women in need and their children. These organizations are working to build a fair, egalitarian, inclusive and non-violent society. In addition to offering a safe haven for women in need, they offer one-on-one guidance with outreach workers who will assist them in different areas such as: finding a new job or career, regaining their physical, mental or financial health, working through a complex legal issue, finding independent housing, and much more.    ONE SMALL GESTURE AT A TIME   The You Glōw Girl set contains skin care that brings added light to the skin of its users, and will serve to empower them. At the heart of this box set retailing for $58.99 (a value of $84.99) is: Youth infusion GLŌWFIX LIPS (exclusivity of this box); Reenergizing and Illuminating Cream GLŌWFIX EYES; Daily Brightening Resurfacing Pads (20 units) GLŌWFIX PEEL. At IDC Dermo, we strongly believe that taking time for oneself for daily skincare increases the feeling of well-being. This skin brightening trio is our way of contributing to helping women build a better life filled with well-being.    Credits: Marjorie Guindon  TAKE PART WITH INGRID FALAISE   It is a great honour for us to have the radiant Ingrid Falaise, actress, host and author, known for her autobiographical books, Le Monstre, join us as ambassador for the You Glōw Girl set.  “Not so long ago, violence towards women was trivialized and remained hidden behind closed doors. However, this type of violence is an epidemic that concerns each and every one of us. As I firmly believe in the power of banding together, I hope that by standing united with organizations working to protect women and children, and using a common voice, we can make a palpable difference in our society. Bringing focus to a foundation like the women’s Y, is a concrete step to raise awareness about violence and motivate people to use their voice to say “Enough” loud and clear.”  - Ingrid Falaise, ambassador for the You Glōw Girl set in support of Montréal’s Y for women and Québec’s YWCA    You can also take part in this vital mission by purchasing the You Glōw Girl set, available in pharmacies and online from August 11, 2022. 

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Black Friday shopping guide: the best skincare products

Black Friday shopping guide: the best skincare products

Our Black Friday event is in full swing! As many know, this is the only time of the year that we offer such a significant discount on our products. You don't know which skincare to get? We've compiled a list of our top picks to guide your shopping!  1. 5-IN-1 PURIFYING CLEANSER & MAKEUP REMOVER PURE GEL: An essential in your beauty kit that deeply cleanses and removes make-up from the face, eyes, lips and neck. We also love that it protects the skin against pollution.  2. FIRMING AND LINE-SMOOTHING CREAM PROFIL DÉCOLLETÉ: This Chatelaine/FASHION The Beauty Award 2022 winner, best neck/décolleté product category, is a MUST as the holidays and outfits that let us catch a glimpse of the bust are coming in!  3. 16-IN-1 GLOBAL ANTI-AGING CREAM EXPRESS MULTI-ACTION: You’ll be charmed just as much as the jury by this winner of ELLE Beauty Grand Prix in the anti-aging night cream over $80 category for a second year in a row. This all-in-one moisturizer replaces the use of three products on its own.  4. RENEWING TRIPLE-ACTION EXFOLIATOR PURE MASK: Let's keep pimples and tired complexion away with this exfoliant that reveals a new skin effect in less than 10 minutes.   5. HIGHLY CONCENTRATED MOISTURIZING SERUM HYDRA HYALURONIC2: Protect your skin from dehydration as the degrees begin to drop. A large glass of water for the skin of the face, neck and eye contour!   6. SPECIALIZED CONCENTRATE VOLUME AND FIRMNESS BOOST COLLAGEN | PRO: Fall for this must-have that densify and imprive skin firmness in two weeks only.  7. MULTI-INTENSIVE ANTI-AGING CREAM ULTIME AGE SUPREME: This day and night cream is a true cosmetic intervention for mature skin! It targets all visible signs of skin aging caused by inflammaging (sagging skin and loss of volume, density, and elasticity). You’ll be thanking us later!  8. MINERAL POWDER SUNSCREEN SOLIS+ SPF 50: Many of you will soon be flying off to sunny destinations. Our powder is the perfect ally for express sun protection touch-ups!   9. CONCENTRATED RADIANCE AND DARK SPOT SERUM BOOST VITAMIN C | PRO: THE molecule of the hour that fights environmental factors such as UV rays and pollution, leaving the skin glowing and radiant.   10. CONCENTRATED RESURFACING & ANTI-WRINKLE SERUM BOOST RETINOL | PRO: Reverse the effects of time with this ally for damaged, tired and blemish-prone skin.      Shop all our products

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Gift ideas for the Holidays

Gift ideas for the Holidays

Discover our selection of gift ideas and find that special something for everyone on your list.    Sisters, mothers-in-law, friends, brothers-in-law... Every year, we get surprised by the length of the list of all the people we would like to spoil! We have gathered our best ideas that allow you to awaken the spark in the eyes of your loved ones.   5-IN-1 PURIFYING CLEANSER & MAKEUP REMOVER PURE GEL $26.99   16-IN-1 GLOBAL ANTI-AGING CREAM EXPRESS MULTI-ACTION $82.99   RENEWING TRIPLE-ACTION EXFOLIATOR PURE MASK $31.99   HIGHLY CONCENTRATED MOISTURIZING SERUM HYDRA HYALURONIC2 $45.99   REENERGIZING AND ILLUMINATING CREAM GLŌWFIX EYES $56.99   ANTI-AGING REPAIR SLEEP MASK EXPRESS MASK $79.99   ANTI-AGING MULTI-CORRECTIVE INFUSION ULTIME OIL SERUM $103.99   ANTI-AGING SUPREME SLEEP MASK ULTIME MASK $99.99   CONCENTRATED RADIANCE AND DARK SPOT SERUM BOOST VITAMIN C | PRO AND CONCENTRATED RESURFACING & ANTI-WRINKLE SERUM BOOST RETINOL | PRO $61.99   GIFT SETS From $31.99   Browse all our gift ideas!

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How to regain control of our skin at menopause?

How to regain control of our skin at menopause?

Menopause and premenopause (the period before menopause), bring considerable changes to a woman’s body. One of the principal consequences of these changes is a hormonal imbalance that has many undesirable effects, among which, the accelerated rate of skin aging. To help you better navigate these stages of life, the IDC Dermo team has devoted its research to the impact of menopause on skin and the existing solutions to help your skin be healthier.   What are the effects of menopause on the skin?  The hormonal changes caused by menopause have an effect on skin at many levels. Firstly, it is important to know that an increase in androgen and a decrease in estrogen, and DHEA, called the youth hormone, occur at these stages. This imbalance is the cause of a thinning of the upper layer of the skin, more pronounced dark spots and skin’s dehydration. A loss of elasticity and firmness brought on by the drastic decrease in collagen production is also observed. The neck, cheekbones, eye contour and jaw all have a thinner layer of skin, and that is where the signs of aging are quickly more noticeable. Gravity also plays a role in this unfortunate reality.  The right actions to prevent skin aging  Although we would all like to keep the luminous and plump skin we had in our 20s, we can’t fight against the test of time. We can however slow the accelerated skin aging caused by hormone fluctuations related to menopause by using the right ingredients and products. Thus, balanced cosmetic nourishment is more than ever key when premenopause and menopause set in. The use of anti-aging products formulated with REGEN(16) helps to stimulate skin’s pro-youth mechanisms while also slowing skin aging mechanisms. Our experts agree that the following steps are to be followed and integrated to our skin regimen:     1. CLEANSING At this crucial stage in your life, it is important to use a makeup remover that will protect skin’s hydrolipidic barrier. Cleansing skin and removing makeup without drying it out by using PURE Milk. The micelle action leaves skin soft and supple, and hydrated and soothed without feeling tight. To be used on face, neck, lips and eye area.      2. EXFOLIATING During menopause, we must help our metabolism and stimulate cell renewal by using an exfoliant that will get rid of dead skin and other waste. This single action will allow your products to effectively be absorbed by your skin. Our PURE Mask exfoliant combines three types of professional exfoliation products (enzymatic, mechanical and fruit acid peeling), for an incomparable effect of renewed skin while also bringing instantly brighter skin.     3. HYDRATING Skin hydration is of vital importance during pre-menopause and menopause because skin gradually loses its ability to retain, diffuse and create its lipids and aqueous network. We must thus rely on products that offer a rich texture and are made of highly nourishing ingredients that will bring suppleness while also regenerating and redensifying the skin on your face, eye contour and neck.      4. IN-DEPTH NOURISHING Several nights a week, we can offer our skin a veritable youth cure by using ultra concentrated care that will significantly enhance the effects of our day and night creams. Our ULTIME Oil Serum is perfect for use with your regular cream. As sleep problems are frequent in these times of great change, these also have a negative effect on your skin’s condition. Our ULTIME Supreme Sleep Mask acts as a true sleep cure. You are promised to have softer, appeased and rested skin in the morning.     5. TREATING  For areas where skin is more sensitive like the eye contour, targeted products are to be used such as our restructuring and lifting cream ULTIME Eyes. As for expression wrinkles, use targeted care, our concentrated and resurfacing anti-wrinkle serum BOOST Retinol Pro, two potent weapons to smooth skin. To treat dark spots, add our veritable concentrated radiance and dark spot BOOST Vitamin C Pro serum to your beauty care kit.       6. PROTECTING It is a well-known fact that UV rays and pollution are factors that amplify premature skin aging. It is thus vital to use UV protection every day, even in the wintertime! Our SOLIS+ suncare products, that are 100% mineral-based, are your best allies to protect your skin all while fighting the appearance of wrinkles, spots and redness.      Shop all our skin care for skin in menopose!

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Meet the new IDC Dermo serums: BOOST Vitamin C PRO and BOOST Retinol Pro

Meet the new IDC Dermo serums: BOOST Vitamin C PRO and BOOST Retinol Pro

Lift and illuminate your skin to a higher level!  Are you looking for the most effective anti-aging ingredients? Discover the BOOST Vitamin C Pro serum that will revitalize your complexion and the BOOST Retinol Pro serum your ally against wrinkles and all other signs of skin aging.  BOOST VITAMIN C PRO SERUM: REVITALIZE YOUR COMPLEXION  Meet the miracle molecule of the hour: vitamin C. This vitamin is a true skin warrior. It fights environmental factors such as UV rays and pollution, leaving the skin glowing and radiant. Infused with 20% of the highest quality pure vitamin C, IDC Dermo’s BOOST Vitamin C Pro anti-aging serum improves the uniformity and clarity of your complexion by reducing the appearance of pigment spots. You’re sure to fall in love with its light gel texture and delicate citrus scent.  BOOST RETINOL PRO SERUM: SMOOTHS WRINKLES AND MORE  Damaged, tired and blemish-prone skin has a new ally: IDC Dermo’s BOOST Retinol Pro serum. Retinol is widely considered one of the best anti-aging ingredients on the market. Reverse the effects of time with this ultra-concentrated resurfacing and anti-wrinkle serum, made with 0.3% pure retinol. As an added bonus, its fluid texture and the delicious melon scent will delight your senses with every application.    WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THESE SERUMS?  BOOST concentrates are specialized serum that targets specific skin problems to give your skincare routine an extra edge.    The BOOST Vitamin C Pro serum is suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive. It evens out skin tone to reduce the appearance of pigmentation spots and other blemishes. Thanks to its Vitamin C Complex, made with 20% pure vitamin C and enriched with a potent blend of powerful ingredients, the complexion is revived and luminous, and it helps the skin fight environmental stresses.    On its hand, the new BOOST Retinol Pro serum visibly firms, softens and refines the skin by triggering cell renewal. The Retinol Complex in this serum contains pure retinol enriched with two phyto-retinol and soothing agents. This unique, ultra-complete formula is suitable for all skin types and diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, pores and lack of firmness.  Our serums are non-irritating and tested under dermatological control. They also don’t contain any parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, alcohols, sulfates, aluminum, acetone or paraffin.    HOW TO INCORPORATE THE SERUM INTO YOUR DAILY SKINCARE ROUTINE  Our BOOST Vitamin C Pro serum is perfect for layering and has a light, fluid texture that instantly absorbs into the skin. Apply the serum to cleansed skin morning and/or evening, avoiding the eye and lip areas. This product can be combined with your usual IDC Dermo skincare products. Apply sunscreen to the areas where the product was used before going out in the sun.  Retinol is a potentially irritating molecule. Therefore, you should use care in introducing our BOOST Retinol Pro to your skincare routine. Although this product is suitable for all skin types because of its soothing ingredients, it’s best to follow IDC Dermo’s instructions to respect your skin’s specific needs.  + Gently apply a thin layer of serum every other night. Apply on the face, neck and eyes avoiding area around the eyes and lips. + Mix the retinol with a nighttime or moisturizing skincare product if you have sensitive skin.  + Apply your usual night cream. Avoid concentrated retinol or AHA skincare products.  As a precaution, products containing retinol should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women.   Order our serums online or find it in pharmacies

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Retinol in the spotlight

Retinol in the spotlight

When it comes to cosmetic formulations, some ingredients tend to be recurring, and thus, catch our attention. We even sometimes wonder if these ingredients, that are promoted through considerably large marketing budgets, should garner all of this attention and if their efficiency is truly based in fact.  Let us reassure you, retinol has proven qualities and deserves the highest of honors! Indeed, retinol is part of those ingredients that appear in our cosmetic products and have been discussed behind the scenes at cosmetic product companies… for over 30 years now!  Retinol is not the newest and latest in cosmetics. This proven ingredient has paved the way for so many other cosmetic ingredients throughout the years. It has adapted to changing needs while demonstrating its undoubted efficiency and versatility.    So, what is retinol and what are its skin benefits?  Retinol is derived from vitamin A and offers a long list of advantages that make it a prize ingredient in skin care.  Retinol acts as both an anti-aging and an anti-imperfection ingredient for the skin. What’s more, vitamin A is a key ingredient in activating skin cells’ restorative and regenerative capacities. This ingredient’s proven efficiency has been demonstrated, through a great number of clinical studies, to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and other imperfections such as spots, pores and scars, while also improving skin’s firmness and brightness. It activates skin cell renewal up to six times more than its normal rate and stimulates the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, which allows skin to maintain its density. Furthermore, it protects skin from the effects of free radicals, which are the main culprits in premature skin aging.  Known as the cosmetic ingredient that is probably the most complete and efficient in anti-aging on the market, why is it not in all products and used in higher doses? This ingredient is unfortunately known to cause skin irritation, especially if it is not carefully integrated to one’s skin regimen. In addition, it requires specific cosmetic expertise in the formulation process to retain its integrity.    How does one bring the advantages of retinol to their skin, while minimizing its drawbacks?  The secret resides in the synergy of the ingredients used in the formulation and the professional dermo-cosmetic expertise involved in properly integrating it to a skincare routine!     1- THE SYNERGY OF THE INGREDIENTS  Developed by our researchers, our Retinol Complex’s principal relies on certain key ingredients that are recognized for increasing retinol’s efficiency while others diminish its side effects.    In recent years, a new class of cosmetic ingredients has become present: phyto-retinols. As 100% natural ingredients, they compare to retinol in their efficiency in fighting the signs of time and are known to be gentle to the skin and well-tolerated by sensitive skin: Bakuchiol is one example. This natural antioxidant comes from the psoralea corylifolia plant. Another phyto-retinol that is relatively new and offers an interesting profile, is a purified natural biopeptide that is extracted from cranberries, and comes from a verified, traceable and sustainable source in the province of Québec. These two phyto-retinols add to the retinol’s efficiency and are tolerated by even the most sensitive skin.  Making sure your skin reacts well to your retinol product is as important as its efficiency. Our serum’s formulation has been created specifically to integrate natural ingredients that are recognized for minimizing reactions like redness and irritation. This includes shea butter and bisabolol that enable the skin to benefit from all the advantages of retinol while also minimizing its side effects.    2- PROFESSIONAL DERMO-COSMETIC EXPERTISE TO CORRECTLY INTEGRATE RETINOL TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE   In addition to your product’s formulation which must contain the proper ingredients and pure retinol dosage, the technique and time of application of your serum are to be carefully carried out.  Ideally, use the BOOST Retinol Pro serum at night, on cleansed and dried skin, avoiding the eye area. Applying an eye contour care product before the retinol serum brings protection to the sensitive eye area. For sensitive skin, start by applying your retinol once of twice a week to determine your skin’s tolerance level. Apply a hydrating cream after your retinol serum and if the retinol application causes redness, mix it with your usual hydrating cream.  There are many tips and recommendations to integrate retinol serum for everyone to benefit from its properties. For instance, some combinations of ingredients are to be avoided with retinol (do not mix retinol with exfoliating acids such as AHA/BHA) and it is important to use sun protection every day because retinol makes skin photosensitive.    IDC Dermo has that rare, unique expertise that combines the understanding of the skin aging process with deep, extensive knowledge of cosmetic ingredients. This perfect blend of knowledge and application brings you a specialized serum that is in a class of its own in the retinol-based skincare market. 

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Smile, you're in post-menopause

Smile, you're in post-menopause

Ladies, did you know that we spend a third of our lives in post-menopause? So, let's get through this period with serenity and positivity, with a big smile on our faces! In Canada, almost one woman out of two is going through menopause. Fortunately, the topic is becoming less stigmatized and women now dare to talk about it without shame. Educating ourselves to better understand these changes, improving our lifestyle and adapting our beauty routine will allow us to feel beautiful and in shape at any age!   My experience with menopause    The average age of menopause is 51. In my case, it came earlier, in my forties, following a hysterectomy due to a large fibroid. So, I've been in post-menopause for a few years now. Some of my symptoms have disappeared: my weight has stabilized, I said goodbye to hot flashes, I sleep better and I have regained my legendary good mood (!).     My post-menopausal skin   However, other symptoms are getting worse: the appearance of grey hair and skin aging are accelerating at a dizzying pace. My skin is dry and dehydrated, which gives it a crumpled appearance. I often feel discomfort: it pulls and itches. I notice deepening wrinkles, more visible pigment spots, a dull, gray complexion, rosacea on my cheeks and chin, loss of elasticity and the emergence of jowls. In fact, in addition to the metabolism and cell renewal that slow down during the five years following menopause, our skin loses 30 % of its collagen and is deficient in calcium, which makes it fragile and reactive. Today, to remedy this situation, I am looking for skin care products that provide comfort and radiance to my skin so that I can look good!   DISCOVER ULTIME PREMIUM BY NANCY LABONTÉSKIN CARE AND COSMETICS SPECIALIST  « Post-menopausal skin needs instant nourishment and radiance because it is tired, dry and weakened by a chronic hormonal deficit.  These changes sometimes make the face look sad and severe, while these women, on the contrary, appreciate, accept and are filled with gratitude for this new stage of their lives. Their cosmetic care must understand and respond to these new needs. These new realities are at the heart of IDC DERMO's research and development of their new products, ULTIME Premium Day and ULTIME Premium Eye; two skincare products for post-menopausal skin that incorporate unique ingredient technologies, namely REGEN(16) and the S.M.I.L.E. Complex, rich in ingredients such as calcium and caffeine. »    MY OPINION ON ULTIME PREMIUM ULTIME PREMIUM In the elegant little jars, there are two creamy products, with gourmet textures that melt on the skin. The ULTIME PREMIUM DAY is an intensive replenishing sublimating cream that works to deeply moisturize and nourish the skin. It is formulated with key ingredients, such as calcium, Phyto-Retinol and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, that help restore the skin barrier and stimulate collagen production. The squeeze button on the ULTIME PREMIUM DAY bottle dispenses the perfect amount of intensive restorative sublimating cream. Its fruity fragrance and almond-pink color awaken our skin from the very first application; its blurring effect smoothes fine lines (like a makeup base) and its reflective pigments give our complexion a gorgeous glow. The cream is super comfortable and leaves the skin soft and well hydrated all day long.   The illuminating and replenishing ULTIME PREMIUM EYES cream is an instant awakener thanks to its iridescent pale pink pigments that fade dark circles and give an immediate lifting effect. The cream is also enriched with caffeine, Phyto-Retinol and mini hyaluronic acid. I love the firming and draining effect that reduces the appearance of crow's feet.  All in all, these products give my skin a real boost and make it look radiant and glowing. And that's all I want: to look happy and healthy! Life is good, let’s smile girlfriends!  

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Vitamin C as in cosmetics!

Vitamin C as in cosmetics!

Vitamin C is often associated with citrus fruits, summer and health! It is true that many fruits and vegetables do contain it and that a daily dose of vitamin C contributes, among others things, to a healthy immune system while helping the body’s antioxidant defenses. But is vitamin C also good for the skin, and if so, does using it in cosmetic care formulated with vitamin C bring added benefits?  Yes, and, yes! Eating a diet rich in vitamin C does not make up for our skin’s need for this versatile and highly coveted vitamin in cosmetic care.  A vitamin C serum can help to decrease premature skin aging problems, such as skin spots, dull skin, loss of firmness and the build-up wrinkles and fine lines. Vitamin C’s benefits include the decreased production of melanine which is the cause of dark spots, the stimulation of collagen production and the neutralization of free radicals. Using a balanced and stabilized vitamin C serum daily, in the right concentration, enables the skin to get the most of all the advantages of this potent ingredient.  In conclusion, vitamin C acts as a brightener and antioxidant, two very coveted effects if you are seeking healthy skin and a luminous and even complexion.    But which type of vitamin C must we seek and in which concentration?   It is important to select the etherified form of vitamin C (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid). Indeed, this form of vitamin C remains active in heat and light, and tests demonstrate that it offers good penetration, conversion, photoprotection and effects on collagen and pigmentation. This form of the vitamin is directly metabolized by the skin into pure vitamin C, thus ensuring optimal efficiency, which is not the case with the common form of vitamin C. Unlike many other vitamin C molecules, the one used in our BOOST Vitamin C Pro retains its properties and efficiency under long-term use. As a pure and boosted molecule that is 8 times more efficient than standard vitamin C, this product remains unaltered in color, odor and potency.   As for the proper concentration to be used, it is important to know that for a vitamin C serum to efficiently penetrate the skin and render the desired benefits, it must hold a concentration of 10 to 20% vitamin C. IDC Dermo’s vitamin C grade is a 20% concentration.    What is our Vitamin C Complex?   It is possible to bring a cosmetic formulation to an even greater level of efficiency by combining it with other key ingredients. That is why we have formulated our Vitamin C Complex as a combination of 3 other complementary and synergetic ingredients with vitamin C:  + Niacinamide (vitamin B3): This ingredient boosts skin hydration and fights the visible signs of aging. It also decreases skin discolouration, redness, irritation and inflammation. Vitamin B3 is also known to increase the effectiveness of vitamin C.  + Hyaluronic acid: This molecule, which occurs naturally in the body, hydrates and plumps the skin to improve its elasticity and tone. The result is smoother, visibly younger-looking skin.  + Vitamin E: When combined with vitamin C, vitamin E is four times more effective. The protective and corrective properties of both molecules are multiplied to optimize effectiveness.    The key element to remember is that like our body, our skin needs vitamin C. Vitamin C skin deficiencies are common and caused by our hectic lifestyles, pollution, a diet poor in vitamins, the sun and other sources of stress. You can fight this unfortunate reality by using our BOOST Vitamin C Pro to illuminate, brighten and even out your skin for a youthful look. 

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