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Welcome to Adobe GoLive 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are questions sent to our Founder, the developer of EpidermxIITM , and the new EpidermxIITM Amy Merwin, RN.
EpidermxII TM microdermabrasion pro-treatmentTM
I have heard that models and agents with really big companies like Ford, Elite and Wilhelmina use these products - CBS, ABC and Fox News - as well as Naturopathic Doctors, and MDs, including Plastic Surgeons, is this true?
Yes it is!! One of my daughters is a professional model in NYC. 6 years ago, her agents fell in love with the product. They passed it onto their friends, and other models, and actors. That's kind of our story! When my daughter was 16 and first going to NY - her agency told ust she had to microdermabrasion treatments! This girl with flawless skin. I didn't get it! I was a single mom with 3 kids. I thought - heck if anyone is going to get microdermabrasion treatments - I will! Anyway - they quickly informed me that she couldn't compete in the top modeling city in the world without it - because of the translucence and clarity that microdermabrasion gives to the skin. So I went to work! I am a RN and have been in alternative health, beauty and nutrition for two decades. I have formulated before. I just got busy and EpidermxTM was the result! We are a medical family; I am a RN, Dad is a MD, and grandpa is a Dermatologist; just like everyone else, the doctors passed it around too! Our Plastic Surgeons use our products as an addition to their treatments, infact they use Epidermx IITM to prep the skin before chemical peels; they also tell us silicone-free products are helping their patients post treatment.
How is EpidermxII TM different from EpidermxTM?
You may read about the difference in detail on the microdermabrasion page. Over the last 6 years, there have been many scientific advances; it was time to incorporate those advances into EpidermxTM . Even EpidermxTM deserves a face lift! My family, and I depend upon this product. We spent 6 months in development. A group of die hard EpidermxTM fans (including those with acne, rosacea, scars and psoriasis), physicians, and family put the new formulation thru rigorous critiques. 100% of our testers agree that EpidermxIITM is far superior in performance. Most of them were able to get the same amount of usage from the new 1oz (30ml) jar; it is concentrated and a little goes a long way. EpidermxIITM is the first hydrophilic balanced manual microdermabrasion cream! Along with beautiful new packaging in a tempered glass container to prevent contamination from plastic residues, you will notice that it feels grittier, has a silky glide and a soft tropical scent. The new formulation is basically the same; we added organic ingredients, removed excess preservatives to only what is required as the minimum global standard, and made some scientific upgrades. NaturDermTM is the first company in the world to use mini-microdermabrasion as a tool for skin health. Old manual microdermabrasion creams now pale in comparison and feel, thick and pasty. No more lengthy manual massages, just a little scrub every night for 10-20 seconds, one bead of ChrysalyxTM , and for those who want to effect repetitive facial contractions, one bead of NaturdermxTM, and you are done! No messy, tired fingers, no contraptions or machines, no toners - less than 2 minutes twice a day - You have the most sophisticated anti-aging skin care regimen in the world! The best part of it all is you'll save money! Using our system replaces 11 products! The best yet - they are all silicone-free, your skin will feel the difference!
How do I use EpidermxII TM?
There is a cumulative effect that occurs with regular usage.
EpidermxIITM is most effective if used nightly as a scrub for 10-20 seconds.
Infact my absolute favorite, is to use EpidermxIITM just like this nightly and then once or twice a week do a 40-60 second scrub followed by a good massage of ChrysalyxTM , I had a customer try this and she said the next morning it was like her face was sucked into a vacuum, and it lasted too - I agree!! I use ChrysalyxTM and NaturdermxTM twice a day in the Spring, Autumn and Winter. In the summer I use the NaturdermxTM in the daytime (my skin gets oily) and ChrysalyxTM and NaturdermxTM at night. EpidermxIITM I use daily, usually at night. Sometimes in the summer I'll do a quick am scrub on oily areas too. It is a very versatile product - I always tell people, you know your skin and it will tell you when you have over done it!
Wash your face and rinse. While skin is still moist , take a small amount of EpidermxIITM and gently massage the face in a circular motion - as if you were re-washing your face, rinse, pat dry. Do this as part of your nightly routine, perhaps one night 10 seconds, the next 15 seconds. Keep it simple. If you have areas where you tend to break out, or have fine lines or pigment changes, you may want to work those areas longer. People with severe scarring and stretch marks do this twice a day. It is no longer necessary to do a lengthy microdermabrasion treatment. If you are attached to them, you may. You will notice the debris will now be crystals and dead skin - we know we looked under the microscope! You won't have the heavy debris from old pasty unbalanced microdermabrasion creams - most of their debris is from plant waxes in the product. Microdermabrasion occurs when the crystals scrape off dead skin cells; you no longer need to do a treatment for this to occur. We cannot emphasize enough that the magic of this product is seen with daily use!
Microdermabrasion treatment: Wash your face and rinse. While your skin is still moist take about a 1/4 inch (about a third of what you may have used with EpidermxTM ), size amount of product (if you are International about 0.5 cm) and gently massage into your face in a circular motion. As you massage, in about a minute and a half, you will notice the cream base will become absorbed into the skin. (Just one of the many reasons why you want to use a product with good ingredients!) This is a strange stage where the crystals seem to be "sitting" on top of the skin. KEEP MASSAGING!! It will feel odd. Within about a minute you should notice a clumping. This is actually your dead skin cells magnetized to the product. If you were to gently go back and forth with your hand at this point it would fall off into the skin like eraser shavings. Microdermabrasion occurs when the crystals scrape off dead skin cells; you no longer need to do a treatment for this to occur.
I can't seem to get the product to "clump" together?
Microdermabrasion occurs when the crystals scrape off dead skin cells; you no longer need to do a treatment for this to occur. If you still wish to continue, there may be several factors at play here.
1) You may have a heavy build-up on the surface of your skin from makeup, or other products you put on your skin that have a waxy base, or silicones in them. It may take several treatments for the product to work its way thru the build-up.
2) You may be massaging too much product, or not enough product, into your skin. Remember, at some point the cream base must become absorbed for the microdermabrasion process to occur.
3) You may be adding too much water to your fingertips or face. At some point the cream base must become absorbed, if you continue to add moisture this will not occur.
I have very large pores and heavy scarring - how can I get the best results?
First of all, realize that you know your skin. Secondly, EpidermxIITM has a natural drying effect on its own due to the astringest properties of the crystals. If you notice your skin becoming too dry - you are over-doing it! Cut back on your usage. Some people with heavy scarring find they do best using the product as a scrub in the morning and evening. This is not an overnight fix. Be patient. If you are consistent in your routine, you will see results! We receive hundreds of testimonials from people with scarring so severe they were embarrassed to go outside,people with scars from cancer treatments, people with scars from acne, stretch marks - just about everything. Realize that not every product works for everyone. This product has helped thousands of people; we believe you will see results as well.
I have pigment problems will this help?
Recognize that most hyper-pigmentation problems contain an element of hormonal issues - for men as well. EpidermxIITM removes the surface layers of skin. This is why there is an improvement with hyperpigmentation and microdermabrasion. The hormonal element is increased with sun exposure. You may see results, go out in the sun and see an increase in the pigment and think the product isn't working. The real issue is the product is working - you are just creating more pigment changes by the sun exposure. Scarring of the deeper dermal layers cannot be removed from microdermabrasion.
I have acne, how should I use EpidermxII TM?
I developed Epidermx TM for my family! I was having hormonal acne issues and two of my children were having acne issues, their father is an MD, grandfather is a Dermatologist, and I am a RN. Nothing Dad or Grandpa prescribed for their acne worked as well as EpidermxIITM. I started to use my product while they were at a band camp for 2 weeks - much to their horror when they returned, my skin was clear! 6 years later, they still use it daily - even my son. Excluding the occasional breakout, they have pretty much been acne free. One of my daughters uses it alone to wash her face with twice a day; although I must add, she is becoming addicted to the Triple Lavender Face FoamTM! My son uses Tea Tree ZingTM or The Wonder from Down UnderTM (Blue Cypress) with the EpidermxIITM at night. EpidermxIITM contains ingredients that have a sanitizing effect on the skin. We want the ingredients in the product to remain on the skin. It also removes dead skin cells and debris that clogs pores. You will find the best results when you use it atleast once a day. Remember that acne has many facets to it. One of which is hormonal. Don't be discouraged if you get great results and then all of a sudden you are breaking out. It may be completely unrelated to the EpidermxIITM.
I have blackheads, will EpidermxIITMhelp?
EpidermxIITM removes the surface layers of skin. Often times people will be surprised as their blackheads seem to come to the surface and "pop" out as the layers of skin are removed. It also helps to prevent blackheads as it removes the debris that helps to cause them.
I have Rosacea, and have heard that it has helped many people.
According to Dermatologist, Charles Merwin MD, Rosacea is thought to be caused by Demodex Folliculorum. This is a mite that lives in the sebaceous glands of the skin. Everyone has this mite. For some reason, people with Rosacea have an over-abundance of them. Their excretions irritate, and infect the area leading to the stages of Rosacea. This is why many Dermatologists treat Rosacea with Sulfa creams and preparations. The effects of EpidermxTM and EpidermxII TM on people with Rosacea and other skin disorders was a surprise. Some people with Rosacea have dry sensitive skin; others heavy oily skin. For those who can tolerate the dryness, the Blue Cypress and Tea Tree Face Foam bars used with the EpidermxTM as a daily scrub works great. For those who have dry skin we recommend the Triple Lavender Face Foam, or the Cucumber Rescue Face Foam Bar with a light daily scrub. You may only be able to tolerate a treatment once a week. ChrysalyxTM in particular is an outstanding product for you.
I have Stretch Marks, have people had results with EpidermxII TM?
Have you seen our stretch mark before and after photos? Over the last 6 years, we have had many success stories with stretch marks. People tell us that the stretch marks seem to fade into the outside skin tone. They basically massage a treatment into the stretch mark daily.
It seems like some of my pores are shrinking and some are getting larger!
I had the same thing happen to me, until I realized what was going on!! I was massaging some areas more thoroughly than others. I just had to slow down and pay attention to how long I was working each area.
I use Retin-A, or Differin can I use EpidermxII TM?
We recommend that you always consult with your physician. If you are going to use Retin-A, make sure you use it at the opposite time of the day as the EpidermxIITM. We have many people who use the two successfully in combination.
I have many allergies or sensitive skin, can I use EpidermxII TM?
The only adverse reactions we have had over the last 6 years has been people who have been allergic to corundum crystal. We have had 10 returns in 6 years. The NaturDermTM product line was developed for people with sensitive skin. It is one of the purest product lines available, and even rarer are the silicone-free products. If you have allergies to known ingredients in our product line, we do not recommend you consult with your health care professional and do use the product.
Can I use EpidermxII TM at the same time as glycolic acid products?
We recommend that you always consult with your physician. We recommend that you use EpidermxIITM at the opposite time of the day and we do not recommend you use acid based products after using EpidermxIITM.
What kind of results can I expect?
If you use EpidermxIITM daily and 2-3 times a week as a treatment, you will go thru about a jar every 4-5 weeks. Each time you use EpidermxIITM you will notice something different. First you should notice a difference in the tone, texture and clarity of the skin. Using it nightly, after the first week you should see the beginning of a firmness. Over 4-6 months many people write to tell us they begin to see actual lifting and the minimizing of surface lines. For acne and oily skin you should notice the decrease in oil very quickly.
There are alot of microdermabrasion creams on the market, how is EpidermxII TM different?
Six years ago when I began the development of EpidermxIITM, I predicted that there would not be any company producing skin care products that would not have a microdermabrasion product in their product line. That is how effective these products are on the skin. EpidermxTM was the first natural based manual microdermabrasion cream. Many companies have copied our ingredient list. Try them - they pale in comparison. Noone can ever copy a product. Why? You don't know where someone is getting there ingredients from, and the method of production. NaturDermTM is one of very few silicne-free product lines in the world, and the only hydrophilic balanced. It is more expensive, and it is one of the unique features of our products. The second factor is the Corundum Crystal itself, most of the Corundum on the market is actually a synthetic lab production from Bauxite and is far too soft to impact the skin. The third - most of them use cheap ingredients - many that clog the skin. You'll see the difference in the performance. When you use microdermabrasion cream you are removing the surface layers of skin and depositing the ingredients in the product down deep into the skin. You really can have a profound effect on your skin! Companies copy our products all of the time. A product can have the same ingredient list - it will not be the same product, nor will it perform the same. If you find products with like ingredients - test them - you'll find this to be true. So please be aware, only we have the original EpidermxIITM. I am the developer of EpidermxTM, EpidermxIITMis still the original product produced to my specifications. Only EpidermxIITM performs like EpidermxIITM. Try a few brands, we encourage you to do so. We know you'll be back to see us again! Nothing still smells as good, nothing still works as well!
How do I use EpidermxII TM?
There is a cumulative effect that occurs with regular usage.
EpidermxIITM is most effective if used nightly as a scrub for 10-20 seconds.
Once a day - usually at night:
Wash your face and rinse. While skin is still moist , take a small amount of EpidermxIITM and gently massage the face in a circular motion - as if you were re-washing your face, rinse, pat dry. Do this as part of your nightly routine, perhaps one night 10 seconds, the next 15 seconds. Keep it simple. If you have areas where you tend to break out, or have fine lines or pigment changes, you may want to work those areas longer.
It is no longer necessary to do a lengthy microdermabrasion treatment. Microdermabrasion occurs when the crystals scrape off dead skin cells; you no longer need to do a treatment for this to occur.
We cannot emphasize enough that the magic of this product is seen with daily use!
How do I use EpidermxII TM and ChrysalyxTM?
AM:
1) Wash your face and rinse.
2) While skin is still moist , pump a bead of ChrysalyxTM and massage into skin until product is absorbed. Massage over entire face, including eye area and neck.
PM:
1) Wash your face and rinse.
2) While skin is still moist , take a small amount of EpidermxIITM and gently massage the face in a circular motion - as if you were re-washing your face, rinse, pat dry. Do this as part of your nightly routine, perhaps one night 10 seconds, the next 15 seconds. Keep it simple. If you have areas where you tend to break out, or have fine lines or pigment changes, you may want to work those areas longer.
3) Apply a bead of ChrysalyxTM and massage into skin until product is absorbed.
Massage over entire face, including eye area and neck.
This is probably the simplest, most streamlined, multi-functional product line you will find - we designed it this way - it is what our customers asked for more than anything else!
How do I use the Stretch Mark Buster TM Package or Tester Pack?
Once a day - usually at night:
1) Wash your face and rinse.
2) While skin is still moist , take a small amount of EpidermxIITM and gently massage the face in a circular motion - as if you were re-washing your face, rinse, pat dry. Do this as part of your nightly routine, perhaps one night 10 seconds, the next 15 seconds. Keep it simple. If you have areas where you tend to break out, or have fine lines or pigment changes, you may want to work those areas longer. People with severe scarring and stretch marks do this for 40-90 seconds once a day - some work up to twice a day over time. Rinse the EpidermxIITM and pat dry.
3) Apply a bead of ChrysalyxTM and massage until product is absorbed. May be applied in am as well.
How do I use the Transformaxion SystemTM (EpidermxIITM, ChrysalyxTM, and NaturdermxTM) or the Mini-Transformaxion SystemTM or Tester Packs?
AM:
1) Wash your face and rinse.
2) While skin is still moist , pump a bead of ChrysalyxTM and massage into skin until product is absorbed. Pump a bead of NaturdermxTM and massage into skin until product is absorbed.
ChrysalyxTM and NaturdermxTM may be massaged in together. Massage over entire face, including eye area and neck.
PM:
1) Wash your face and rinse.
2) While skin is still moist , take a small amount of EpidermxIITM and gently massage the face in a circular motion - as if you were re-washing your face, rinse, pat dry. Do this as part of your nightly routine, perhaps one night 10 seconds, the next 15 seconds. Keep it simple. If you have areas where you tend to break out, or have fine lines or pigment changes, you may want to work those areas longer.
3) Apply a bead of ChrysalyxTM and massage into skin until product is absorbed. Apply a bead of NaturdermxTM and massage into skin until product is absorbed.
ChrysalyxTM and NaturdermxTM may be massaged in together. Massage over entire face, including eye area and neck.
This is probably the simplest, most streamlined, multi-functional product line you will find - we designed it this way - it is what our customers asked for more than anything else!
No toners are necessary - for most of our customers - twice a day and less than 2 minutes is all it takes for the most advanced anti-aging skin care available!
Please note: Our pumps are piston driven pumps. Pump products may require priming upon initial use, or on occasion an air lock may develop, which will require you to re-prime the pump - you may notice this as product sputtering or not coming out of the pump. To re-prime just tighten the cap and pump 20 - 30 times and it usually re-positions the piston. If you unscrew the cap you must re-prime the pump. The pumps prevent product contamination.
Disclaimer: Epidermgirl, NZ NaturalsTM or NaturDermTM, Inc. , nor any product line we offer makes no claims, diagnosis, or recommendation for treatment. We state only what our customers have shared with us.All testimonials are personal testimonies of actual product users. Individual results may vary. All information is available on the world wide web. No inference is intended as to product preference or superiority. These comments are not approved by Australian regulatory agencies or the US-FDA and are intended for informational purposes only. Epidermgirl, NZ NaturalsTM or NaturDermTM, Inc. ,bears no responsibility for the use of information provided herein. No liability is to be taken by Epidermgirl, NZ NaturalsTM or NaturDermTM, Inc., or any of its employees, or subsidiaries for any complications arising from any use or misuse or otherwise of any product, or information. The information contained herein is for cosmetic educational purposes only, and is derived from public information available on the world wide web. It is not to be used for the purpose of treatment, or diagnosis. People with medical or skin conditions should consult with their health-care professional before use. For adult or adult-supervised use only. For external use only. Reproduction of this page is not permitted. All images and information on this page are copyright protected 2001-2007 forward.
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