Entre Derm Facial Toner

I have been trying the Entre Derm system over the past few months and now I am onto trying my last product from this system.  I have worked through the hardest and most technical of the products, both face creams and the eye cream.  My last review was of the cleanser, a good basic creamy cleanser for normal to drier skin types.  Today we will look at the toner that came with this set, this is another step to the cleansing routine in this collection.  Toners are made to get any excess makeup and residue off the skin after cleaning and to help clean out and tighten the pores.

This toner is made to continue the cleansing of the skin and to get all of the excess makeup residue off so that the creams from this collection can penetrate deeper into the skin and help to deliver the anti-aging ingredients deeper into the epidermis.  "Although crucial in daily skincare protocol, cleansing the skin affects the natural pH levels.  Using a toner helps restore this balance and acts as a primer to receive active ingredients.  Entre Derm Facial Toner compliments the Entre Derm Facial Cleanser by opening the pores and conditioning the skin to respond to the Entre Derm Day and Night Creams containing Somazone.  Entre Derm Toner also helps to add elasticity and resiliency so you look and feel refreshed."

This is your typical toner and the only thing that it accomplishes is getting any excess makeup residue off at nightime.  I never use toners because they tend to dry my skin out, making all of my redness issue even worse.  This toner is no different than the typical toner, it helps to get all of my excess makeup residue off in the evening.  It helps to complement the cleanser since cream face washes tend to not always get all of the makeup off my face especially with the way that I use primers to help keep my makeup in place.  I like that it gets all the residue off but it still dries my skin out like any other toner that I have ever tried does.  I just prefer to use a cleanser that will get all of my makeup off in the first place and not give me a reason for a separate toning step. 

I am very happy that I was sent the whole Entre Derm set from a PR company since it gave me a chanvce to learn about the company and how all of the products work together.  My favorite product was the day cream with the face cleanser being my second favorite.  I would recommend this system to someone that has more issues with aging that I do at the moment since I wasn't able reap any of the reparative benefits from this product line.  Also this line is best for someone with normal skin since neither of the face creams are made for very dry skin and the cleanser is too creamy for oily skin types.

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Entre Derm Face Cleanser

I am onto my fourth product in the Entre Derm system (from the product kit that was sent to me from a PR company).  So far, I have mostly been trying the moisturizers and treatment products that make contain the Somazome technology that has been patented by this company.  As we all know, face washes normally do not contain any type of anti-aging property and even if they did, this is not an effective way to get it through the skin since the cleanser is washed off the skin.  Cleansers are a better way to set up the treatment products to work well instead of working on the problem themselves.

This cleanser works to effectively clean off the skin in order for the treatment products to penetrate deeper and work more effectively.  In this case, it allows the products with Somazone technology to penetrate all the way into the skin and deliver the collagen and elastin deep into the skin.  If this skin isn't fully cleaned off, then the technology will have barriers to fully pentrate and will be less effective. 

"This skin is exposed to a variety of pollutants throughout the day and the first step in improving skin appearance is to remove impurities.  Entre Derm Facial Cleanser provides a great way to remove oil, makeup, and dirt; leaving your skin feeling clean and furthering the effectiveness of Entre Derm Day and Night Creams containing Somazone." 

This is a cream cleanser so it very appropriate for use before an anti-aging regime.  I use two pumps of it to cover my whole face with product, it foams up just a slight bit and still rinses completely clean.  This one works well to get off normal makeup, I do not use it to remove eye makeup (still use a separate product for this one), it is not strong enough to fully clean off any kind of long-wearing makeup or makeup primer.  It cleans off the daily oil and debris from my face and leaves it soft, not tight or dry feeling.  This will be a good cleanser for me to use in the winter time.

I was a bit afraid that this product would irritate my skin for the simple fact that it contains a large amount of added fragrance.  It has a very floral fragrance which doesn't bother me but if you are sensitive to florals or just simply dislike them, the scent is strong enough to turn you off of this product.  I don't mind the fragrance but I don't really like a face product with this strong of an added fragrance, there is no point to adding this fragrance and it will only take away from the product instead of adding to the appeal. 

This functions as a typical cream cleanser, best for drier skin.  The only aspect that makes it unique is the added fragrance, I have never seen another face cleaner that has this type of fragrance.  I have always preferred that my skin care products have little to no fragrance and certainly not one that is added, I prefer a natural fragrance (Korres Wild Rose line comes right to my mind).  This is nice cleanser and does exactly what it says that it will but really any creamy cleanser would work exactly the same as this one.

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Entre Derm Instant Lift

This is another installment of products from the Entre Derm skincare system.  So far, we have looked at the Night and Day creams from this line and the overall technology that sets the line apart from other skincare companies.  I was sent this kit from a PR company at the beginning of spring and I have been working with each product individually ever since.  So far, I have really liked the Day Cream but thought that the Night Cream needed an improvement in the formulation.  The product that I have been using intensly for the past month is the Instant Lift, the product specially formulated for use around the eye area.  In theory, the technology behind the patented Somazone delivery system should be especially beneficial for the delicate eye area.  But we will see how this theory actually plays out in the product...

If this is the first time that you are reading about the Entre Derm system, I will provide a quick recap of the technology that makes this company unique.  Somazone is a patented anti-aging techniqie that is used by this company for protein delivery.  Collagen and other essential skin proteins are larger in size and therefore aren't always effectively absorbed into the skin.  Somazone takes these molecules and uses the patented delivery system to drive them right down in through the epidermis.  The skin around the eyes is very thin, making this area a prime target for anti-aging measures.

"The delicate skin around the eye does not contain fatty tissue and is therefore highly susceptible to fine lines and wrinkles.  The Entre Derm Instant Lift formula infuses the area with collagen and other active ingredients to tighten and protect.  Achieve a refreshed firmer look around the lid and under-eye areas instantly."  This is anotehr product from Entre Derm that I willing to bet has some great anti-aging benefits to it but the texture just didn't work for me.

This eye cream is on the thicker side and comes in a pot instead of a tube or pump bottle.  I normally prefer my eye creams in pumps of tubes so already this one didn't start at well for me.  The formula is a thick cream and seems to be the best at anti-aging and hydrating.  However, neither of those two issues are the ones the plague my under-eye areas; I have issues with puffiness and dark circles.  This cream isn't targeted for either of those two issues so I don't reap the benefits of what it is made to do and instead, I must use this in conjunction with an eye cream that helps to depuff and reduce dark circles.  I use this cream at night and the lighter one in the daytime.

This eye cream really keeps my eye area hydrated, so I would recommend this more in the wintertime or for very dry skin types.  I find the large range of textures to be one of the most confusing parts of this line; the Night Cream didn't seem as rich as the Day Cream and now the Instant Lift is so thick and rich that it can't be used by people unless they have dry skin around the eyes.  I feel like their is no consistency between the formulas, usually a line is fully targeted for one skin type.  This line doesn't seem like it has a target skin type so I can't really recommend this entire line for many people; it is better to recommend pieces of the line. 

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Entre Derm Night Cream

This is my next installment of what I have termed the Entre Derm series, I have written up the Day Cream and now the Night Cream is the next one up.  I used the Night and Day Cream at the same time over about four weeks and I have been able to conclude what I think of the two creams and most of the overall technology.  The Night Cream seems to be what is termed the "hero" product of this collection since night creams are formulated to contain the highest amounts of the anti-aging ingredients.  I tend to place more emphasis on the night cream formulas from companies, this is where I look for the best concentrations of active ingredients.  My skin needs to be taken care of at night and my day products are mostly for a light hydration and SPF protection. 

During the overview of the this company's technology, we discussed the Somazone technology that is present in this line of anti-aging skincare products.  The technology will in the highest concentration in the Night Cream, making it to be the strongest of the Entre Derm products.  Somazone techonology takes the largest particles (those that can't always be absorbed into the skin without help) and uses their patented system to channel them deep into the skin.  This cream is taking the collagen proteins and sending them deep into the skin throughout the night with use of this product. 

"Entre Derm Night Cream works during the body's sleep cycle to deliver higher concentrations of active anti-aging ingredients to the skin overnight.  The Night Cream contains Collagen, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Aloe Vera, and Emu Oil that attach to our patented Somazone molecules that squeeze through the epidermis, allowing direct delivery where it's needed most. This unique formula helps smooth and fill fine lines, decrease wrinkles and work to dramatically improve your skin's tone and texture.  Entre Derm Night Cream is designed to strengthen the effects of Entre Derm Day Cream.  Together, this intensive rejuvenation duo begins to transform your skin overnight", states the Entre Derm website when describing the product. 

I used this product as the company suggested, in conjunction with the Day Cream.  One at night, one int he morning.  I can't speak for some of the more advanced anti-aging benefits of this products since I don't have the already formed wrinkles on my face.  I was using this product as a preventative instead of using to really repair signs of aging.  I was happy with the results in this form, but I can't fully comment on all the aspects in this regard.  I first started using this product at the very end of winter when my skin is still dry but is experiencing all the changes that come at the change of the seasons.  I didn't find this product to be hydrating enough to be a night cream.  I tend to think of night creams as being more hydrating than their day counterparts, I was happy with the texture of the Day Cream but I wish that the Night Cream would have been richer. 

I like this product however the Day Cream is still my favorite part of this product collection.  If I were to change this product, I would make it more hydrating.  I wish that the company offered the Night Cream in two formulas, one for normal skin and one for dry skin.  I would need the one for dry skin and I am willing to bet that I would really see results from one that fully hydrates my skin and gets all of the proteins into my skin.

Next up, I am moving to the eye cream that came with this kit and being to try this one out.  More to come from this line!

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Entre Derm Day Cream

Last month, I wrote about the Entre Derm skincare system that I received earlier in the spring.  That post was an overall description of the five products that were in the kit and how this system works.  To recap, this company uses Somazone techonology.  It is a patented delivery system that allows larger molecules to enter into the skin with the help of this system.  Without this type of delivery, it is very hard (if not almost impossible) to get the large molecules directly into the skin unaided.  This is the only company that has this patent so this is very unique concept and is a whole new way to look at how anti aging products function. 

The first two products that I was really able to use from the kit that was sent to me by the PR company are the Night and Day Creams from this system.  I am starting with the Day Cream because this is my favorite product that I have used so far from the system.  The product description from Entre Derm is provided right here.  "Some skin types are especially prone to moisture loss, leading to premature aging.  Environmental factors such as smoking, low humidity, or extreme sun exposure can progressively age the skin.  Entre Derm Day Cream with Somazone is specially formulated to combat these hazards and deliver intense moisture beneath the skin's surface.  It also gives a boost of collagen while creating a protective outer layer to lock nutrients deep into the skin.  Entre Derm Day Cream can be used anytime during the day and in minutes your skin will feel the difference."

This formula has a lighter texture than I originally thought an anti aging product would.  The Day Cream has a lightweight cream texture that both sinks in very easily and absorbs completely.  I have a very hard time commenting on the anti aging benefits of this product since I don't have any wrinkles yet though I can state that my skin felt very smooth and hydrated after use of this product.  I didn't experience any redness or irritation after the use of this product, which I often times do when I use a more potent anti ager.  So I can safely state that this is a formula that would be appropriate for more sensitive skin.

I used this once a day, only in the morning.  I used the matching Night Cream every night to continue to cycle of the Somazone technology.  I had a good run with these two products, however I don't feel that the Day Cream will be as effective without the use of the Night Cream at the same time. 

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Entre Derm Skincare Technology

Several weeks ago, I was sent an Entre Derm kit from a PR company that represents them.  This is new brand for me, so I have been trying it out over the past few weeks and am seeing the results so that I can share my knowledge with everyone.  First of all, I have decided to start with an introduction to the line itself and over the next few weeks, I am going to feature each product individually.  This company uses their exclusive Somazone technology, which I am going to feature today in an overall introduction to the brand and their product line. I am pulling all of my information off the company's website so we can see how these products should be performing and to what standard we should be holding them to.

Here we go with the technology and the background of this line...

"The Cause of Wrinkles - As you age, your natural levels of collagen drop which cause wrinkles in your skin.  Put simply, the less collagen available within your skin, the more wrinkles you will develop."

"How Your Skin Functions - To understand how Entre Derm's creams help reduce wrinkles, it is first important to understand how your skin retains collagen and why it lets smaller molecules such as water out, while keeping larger molecules such as collagen in.  Let a net, your skin allows small molecules, such as salts out when you perspire.  The skin also allows water to escape in order to keep you cool.  Hence, larger molecules, such as collagen, are too big to pass through this net - hence they remain inside the skin where they belong."

"How Your Skin Retains Collagen - Collagen is a much larger molecule than water.  If your body simply allowed collagen to escape through your skin, you would lose all of it in your infancy.  Fortunately, your body is good at keeping larger molecules inside - therefore your collagen is retained and depletes slowly as you age.  However, just as skin functions to prevent larger molecules from escaping, the same system makes it a challenge to enable larger molecules to enter the skin as well.  As a result, trying to inject additional collagen into your skin in order to reduce wrinkles has historically required a needle."

"The Entre Derm Advantage For Providing Collagen - Entre Derm's unique advantage is the patent pending Somazone process.  The Somazone process allows molecules to actually squeeze through the tight space of your skin cells, bringing with it ingredients it can bring directly through the skin's surface.  This means that Somazone can enable larger molecules to enter into your skin - without the need for a needle!  This includes an abudance of anti-aging ingredients such as collagen, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid that can delivered to the skin.  Saturated with these revitalizing ingredients - the skin immediately looks younger and healthier - youthful contours are restored, wrinkles are softened and smoothed and it helps to achieve a flawless clarity and radiant glow."

"The Science of Somazone to Deliver Collagen - Somazone is a process that utilizes a biopolymer.  It is the result of years of research in transdermal delivery.  In Entre Derm Skincare's Night and Day Creams, active ingredients such as collagen, are attached to the Somazone molecule which enables the direct delivery of these ingredients through the surface of the skin.  Somazone allows large molecules to squeeze through the outer layers of the skin and be delivered to where they are vitally needed.  In Entre Derm Skincare's Night and Day Creams, active ingredients such as collagen, ultilizes the Somazone process which enables the direct delivery of these ingredients through the surface of the skin."

"Patent Pending Technology Behind Somazone - The technology behind Somazone was originally developed from research into the transdermal delivery of insulin for diabetics.  Our parent company, Transdermal Sciences PLC, holds a patent for this transdermal drug delivery system.  Somazone is our patent-pending process that combines this biopolymer backbone with active ingredients.  Somazone's interdermal delivery of these ingredients, such as collagen, ceramides, and hyaluronic, ushers in a future of increased effectiveness to the world of cosmetics.  Entre Derm Skincare is proud to bring the power of biotechnology, the power of Somazone, into the field of anti-aging research."

"Clinical Trials - Two sets of clinical trails have been conducted.  The first was at a leading Universaity and the second was performed by Stephens & Co., an independant firm that specializes in product safety evaluation and toxicology based in Dallas.  Both trials were double blind randomized studies, with a placebo (a leading competitive product) appiled on one side of the face and Entre Derm Night Cream on the other.  The trial lasted 4 weeks and a representative sample of women completed the clinical studies.  The women in the first study were scheduled to undergo facial plastic surgery and Entre Derm was applied to those portions of the skin to be removed.  The skin was biopsied before and after the trial and the results analyzed by an independant pathologist.  The trial demonstrated that the collagen ingredient had been transported to the skin.  In the second study, 20 women were also treated with Entre Derm Night Cream and a placebo.  The results of the test showed that the side of the face treated with Entre Derm was less wrinkled, presented better pigmentation, felt smoother, and fresh looking."

To condense down all of this information is the next step of the process.  The Somazone technology is exclusive to this company and it works to replenish collagen into the skin.  Since we know that collagen itself is too large to penetrate alone, this technology helps to bring the molecule into the skin easily and effectively.  Over the next few weeks, I will go into detail about each of the products that I was sent in the kit and how this technology is present and working in all of them.

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