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Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Azulene & the benificial use in skin cream

AZULENE

Azulene is a constituent of the volatile oil obtained by steam distillation from Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis (Roman Chamomile), Achillea millefolium (Yarrow), or Tanacetum anuum (Blue tansy), and it is distinguished by it’s spectacular blue colour. Azulenes are unsaturated blue hydrocarbons, isomers of naphthalene. Chamomile contains a wide variety of active constituents. Each one of these constituents expresses a specific action but the fascinating holistic effect is the result of all of the components working together. The main constituents in the oil from chamomile are alpha-bisabolol and chamazulene, sesquiterpene derivatives. Other beneficial substances are present as well, primarily apigenin and a number of other flavonoids.

Benefits: In clinical studies Azulenes and bisabolol have been shown to exhibit dramatic anti-inflammatory effects and Chamazulene showed significant antioxidant protection. In practical terms this means that application of these natural substances will help to prevent skin blemishes from developing and will help stop deterioration of skin cells that leads to wrinkles, fine lines and pigmentation.

Quotes: "With a large list of recent basic research accruing, chamomile is a perfect example of a herb having diverse therapeutic uses." "Chamomile preparations are widely used in skin care products to reduce cutaneous inflammation and other dermatological diseases." George Nemecz, Ph.D., U.S.Pharmacist/Herbal Pharmacy

Chamomile soothes, heals, combats inflammation and stimulates cell regeneration. German Chamomile is the variety most widely used in skin treatment; it is rich in a fatty substance called azulene which has extraordinary healing, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory powers. Barbara Griggs, author of "The Green Witch – A Modern Woman’s Herbal" and Green Pharmacy

Azulene Daily Defense Cream

Relieves redness
A protective moisturizing cream.
Soothes as it heals.Leaves a light, protective coating without
being greasy. Apply after cleansing and toning. Should be totally absorbed prior to applying make-up.

Active Ingredients: Azulene, Vitamins F, John’s Wort Oil, Allantoin, Evening Primrose Oil, Avocado oil, Chamomile, Calendula, Wheat Germ oil

Azulene Night Time Repair Cream

Relieves redness
A nourishing, non-greasy cream.
Heals dry, and hyper-sensitive type skin, including rosacea and
cuperose skin conditions. Apply after regular evening cleansing with Dermaglow Concentrated Cleanser and Renewing Toner, approximately 30 minutes prior to retiring.

»Avoid under eye area if there is a tendency toward puffiness

Active Ingredients: Azulene, Calendula, Jojoba, Aloe Vera Gel, Arnica oil, Vitamin E, Allantoin, Horse Chestnut, St. John’s Wort oil, Avocado oil

Azulene Miracle Mask

A calming and soothing moisturizing mask.
Nourishes skin as it gently exfoliates.
Visible therapeutic benefits.
Spot treat acne/Draws out deeply embedded impurities
Leaves skin with a beautifully polished look
Relieves redness in minutes Use twice weekly after proper cleansing and skin preparation with Dermaglow Azulene cleanser. Apply a generous layer to face and neck. Leave mask on for 10 to 20
minutes, as skin condition indicates. Rinse with warm water and follow with Dermaglow Azulene Toner and Azulene Day or Night Cream.

Active Ingredients: Azulene, Kaolin, Aloe Vera, Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort Oil, Allantoin, Arnica, Jojoba, Evening Primrose Oil, Grapeseed Extract, Chamomile, Calendula oil

Azulene Concentrated Cleanser

Excellent eye make-up and colour-stay make-up remover.
Relieves redness
Gently cleanses all skin types while pH balancers calm and soothe the skin cells.
Prepares the skin for either the Renewing Toner or the Miracle Mask.

Apply one teaspoon, with your hands, to cleanse face and neck. Gently massage

with luke warm water, to remove all make-up, pollution, bacteria, superficial dead

skin cells, debris, etc. Rinse cleansed areas with a sponge and warm water. Repeat.

Active Ingredients: Azulene, Chamomile extract, Aloe Vera, Vitamins E&F, St. John’s Wort Oil, Allantoin, Sesame and Jojoba Oils, Cucumber and Tangerine Extracts

Azulene Renewing Toner

Relieves redness
Used to close pores and stimulate the skin.
Does not contain alcohol.
It’s deep, penetrating capability freshens the skin with herbs that benefit all skin types including hyper-sensitive.
After cleansing the face and neck, or using the Dermaglow Miracle Mask, apply the Azulene Renewing Toner with cotton balls or pads and gently pat the entire surface, let dry. Skin is now prepared to accept creams.

Active Ingredients: Azulene, Arnica, Thyme and Witch Hazel Extracts, Grapeseed and Calendula Extracts, Vitamin B5, Allantoin, Aloe Vera