Skin Care Tips
What is Rosacea, and How Can I Treat it?
If you've ever dealt with Rosacea, you know how frustrating this skin condition can be. It may come and go or be a chronic issue, but either way, it is a common skincare concern many people want to relieve. Since April is Rosacea Awareness Month, we thought it would be a good time for a deep dive on its causes and treatments. What is Rosacea, and what causes it? Rosacea most commonly presents as a persistent redness or blushing on the face, and neck, and may worsen to include the nose and eyes. Some people experience additional symptoms like eye irritation, swollen bumps, a thickening of the skin on the nose, and visible blood vessels. This condition may or may not be painful and can affect anyone, but most commonly appears in Caucasian women over the age of 30. The cause of Rosacea is still unknown, but it appears most likely to be caused by an overactive immune response and/or issues with the digestive tract. Hereditary and environmental factors appear to also contribute, with individual triggers that initiate flare ups. People commonly report rosacea flare ups with behaviors like eating spicy food, drinking red wine, temperature fluctuations, emotions, or changes in physical activity. Other things like sun exposure, not washing your face often enough, or using irritating skin care products can also create irritation that leads to a flare-up. [Read more about Rosacea symptoms and causes from the Mayo Clinic.] How can I treat my Rosacea? If you are dealing with Rosacea, here are some steps you can take to help alleviate or improve your skin's condition and see some of that redness fade. 1. Visit a Dermatologist - If you haven't already talked to a doctor about your skin, that should be your first step. They can help eliminate other possible causes of your symptoms and suggest treatments based on your full medical history as part of a diagnosis. 2. Keep track of your triggers - Dietary triggers are one of the most common causes of rosacea flare-ups so keeping a journal about what you eat and how your skin reacts is a great place to start. Tracking weather, stress, and exercise activity might also help you narrow down the causes behind your flare-ups. It's a lot of work, but information is invaluable in making lifestyle changes that can help address flare ups and prevent future ones. 3. Wear sunscreen everyday - Everybody already knows we should be wearing SPF daily, but it's pretty easy to let the habit slide. Protecting your skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays is also a great way to reduce irritation and prevent rosacea flare ups (plus keep your skin looking younger longer, and prevent skin cancer). 4. Adjust your face-washing routine - dermatologists report infrequent face washing as a common contributor to rosacea, and suggest washing twice a day with a gentle cleanser. Less frequent washing allows dirt and environmental pollutants to accumulate on the skin, causing irritation. Another common mistake when it comes to face washing with rosacea is using water that's too hot. You should always wash with tepid water, and be gentle with your skin while cleansing. It is also possible that you may be over-washing or using a cleanser that is too harsh for your sensitive skin. As always, be sure to follow up washing your face with a moisturizer. A sensitive moisturizer and/or barrier repair cream will help your skin stay hydrated, reduce irritation, and help it heal. 5. Inspect your skin care products - Beyond getting a gentle cleanser & moisturizer, if you have rosacea, it's important to look at your skincare products to make sure they don't include anything that will irritate your skin. Definitely choose products that are free from fragrances, alcohol, sulfates, glycoloc acid, lactic acid, camphor, and menthol. You may also need to avoid exfoliating during a flare-up, depending on how sensitive your skin is, so keep an eye out for cleansers that contain alphahydroxy acids (AHA) or other exfoliants as they may exacerbate your condition. You can find more tips about caring for Rosacea prone skin in this article from the American Academy of Dermatology. What are the best Rosacea friendly skincare products? We've collected all of our rosacea-safe products in one place to make shopping easier. Plus, here we'll highlight a few of our favorite products for addressing rosacea. NeoGenesis Booster Serum - NeoGenesis believes in creating skincare products that are safe to use even on the most damaged and traumatized skin, and they proudly developed products that are Oncology safe. It is no surprise that their products also work great on post-procedure or otherwise sensitive skin, and they have a complete Rosacea protocol too. Their Booster serum is the #1 product they recommend for rosacea, and we agree that it's a wonderful choice. With their their patented stem cell technology, plus peptides and antioxidants, this serum hydrates and soothes skin, and boosts collagen production to give a renewed appearance. We also highly recommend the Barrier Renewal Cream and Moisturizing Mist from their rosacea regimen. Sente Dermal Repair Cream - Sente's Dermal Repair Cream was their first hit product and helped to put them on the map. This is a powerful moisturizer that hydrates and protects the skin barrier, helps to repair damage, and reduce redness, all while diminishing signs of aging in a lightweight formula. Give it a try and your skin will thank you. iS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum - iS Clinical created the Pro-Heal Serum to help heal skin damaged by conditions like rosacea and contact dermatitis. Pro-Heal Serum is full of vitamins and antioxidants to soothe irritation and protect while healing. It's been clinically shown to reduce redness and signs of aging within 2 weeks. Revision Skincare Gentle Cleansing Lotion - If you're in the market for a new gentle cleanser to soothe your rosacea, Revision has a fantastic option for you here. In a mild cream formulation with botanicals and extracts, this cleanser hydrates as it removes makeup and pollutants without disrupting the skin barrier. Elta MD UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47 Sunscreen - Take this as a last reminder that sunscreen is a MUST for everyone, especially people dealing with rosacea. There aren't many brands that come to mind faster than EltaMD when it comes to quality sunscreen, and UV Pure is just what its name suggests: a great clean sunscreen that is free from anything that would irritate your skin. It's a chemical free formula you can use on your face & body, boosted with anti-aging ingredients like antioxidants. Alastin Skincare HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 - If you want a tinted sunscreen for your face, Alastin's HydraTint is a popular choice with dermatologists (and Harben House shoppers). The formula is all-physical, lightweight, and includes antioxidants to fight damage from the sun and pollution. Plus, depending on how well the tint blends with your skin tone, you may decide to skip foundation some days.
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New Product: SkinMedica Even & Correct Line
SkinMedica's new Even & Correct product line is here, and it's their most powerful hyperpigmentation treatment yet. These three products are designed to work together to treat and prevent hyperpigmentation and even skin tone overall. You can use them individually, but using the full regimen allows them to produce maximum benefits. Speaking of which, you could start to see visible results in as little as one week! Let's talk about each product and what they can do for your skin. The first step in the regimen is using the Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads, a daily exfoliating and brightening treatment that can be used on its own, but really shines in conjunction with the rest of the Even & Correct line. After cleansing, wipe a pad across your face to tone & exfoliate skin, leaving it visibly brighter and a better canvas for serums, which will absorb more easily into renewed skin. Just make sure to let dry before applying following products. For daily use, or as often as your skin can tolerate the exfoliation. This formulation is alcohol-free, instead using witch hazel as a gentler astringent. It also contains brightening agents like tranexamic acid and glycolic acid for skin renewal and collagen. Because this product contains an Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA), it is important that you wear sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using and for a week following treatment. Next, Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment is a daily serum and the primary part of this regimen. It's been shown in clinical trials to be successful at treating hyperpigmented skin and melasma, and can prevent it developing in the future. This serum's formulation combines active ingredients like niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and a concentrated lotus sprout extract with natural ingredients like plankton extract and grape flower extract in a powerful blend that targets skin tone and pigmentation from multiple angles. It also includes sodium hyaluronate as a bonus, to help hydrate skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Designed to be a non-irritating formula, it is also fragrance and retinol free, as well as non-hydroquinone. To use, apply both morning and evening after cleansing & toning with the Brightening Treatment Pads. Smooth product over face, neck, and decollette. And again, always remember to wear sunscreen when using this product. Last, the Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream is a spot treatment booster for stubborn hyperpigmentation spots caused by acne, sun damage, and more. This cream is a great way to maximize your results with the rest of the Even & Correct regimen, as it focuses on treating the dark spots that the overall serum may not impact as much. This treatment has been clinically tested, with users seeing visible results as early as 2 weeks, and continuing results over 12 weeks. One big difference with this spot treatment over the previous steps in the Even & Correct regimen is that it contains retinol. That means this is a PM only step in your routine, and means it's time for one more reminder to wear sunscreen while using this product. The formula does include Vitamin C to help protect against sun damage, but an SPF is still your best friend. Again, you could use any one of these products and see some promising results to treat your hyperpigmentation or melasma, but they work best as a team.
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Neocutis Lumiere Firm vs. Restorsea PRO Firming Eye Serum
We're back with another comparison report between two great eye creams! This time, we're taking a side-by-side look at two firming treatments: Neocutis' Lumiere Firm Illuminating & Tightening Eye Cream and Restorsea PRO Firming Eye Treatment. These two products are consistently in our top-selling eye creams, so they are both worth considering if you are looking for a new firming eye treatment. Neocutis Lumiere Firm Illuminating & Tightening Eye Cream Chances are you're already familiar with Lumiere, Neocutis' legendary eye cream that has been on everyone's favorite lists for many years. Lumiere Firm is an improvement on the original Lumiere formula, intended to provide increased firming benefits. (It also comes in a thicker formulation, Lumiere Firm Riche, if you have drier skin that needs extra hydration.) Lumiere Firm is one of the most comprehensive eye creams on the market today. Packed with growth factors, peptides, sodium hyaluronate, caffeine, and vitamin c, plus brightening, moisturizing, and conditioning agents, this formula actually has it all. It has been clinically tested and shown to reduce wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles, while firming & refreshing skin in as little as 14 days. For best results, apply to the skin around your eyes and along the orbital bone, by lightly dabbing product in. You can use it in both your morning and evening routine, applying after cleansing & serums, and before moisturizer & SPF. Restorsea PRO Firming Eye Serum Similarly, Restorsea PRO Firming Eye Serum is an eye treatment designed to address multiple signs of aging around the eye, including wrinkles & fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles, while firming theN skin. What makes Restorsea's product line unique is their patented Vibransea Complex, which uses enzymes from Salmon roe as a gentle natural alternative to chemical exfoliants like glycolic acid and retinol. Its inclusion in their PRO Firming Eye Serum encourages healthier, younger looking skin around the eye as it breaks down dead skin cells without irritating healthy cells. This lightweight, fast-absorbing formula also includes antioxidants, caffeine to stimulate blood circulation & reduce puffiness, and natural botanicals like oat extract and honeysuckle. To use, place one drop to the back of your hand, then gently apply to the skin around the eye with your ring finger. Work from the inner corner of your eye to the outer corner, moving up and over your eyelid to the brow, then under the eye. So, how to choose? I would say the primary difference between these two is the type of formulation. Lumiere Firm is more of a cream, while the Restorsea is a serum, so the simplest way to choose between the two might be whether or not you need extra moisturization around your eyes. For some people, the lightweight, quick absorbing Restorsea PRO Firming Eye Serum would be the better fit, if moisturizing eye creams sometimes leave you feeling heavy and/or oily. On the other hand, other people will definitely appreciate the moisturization Lumiere Firm provides (and others will want the even more with the Firm Riche variant). Another way to make the choice could be in the other ingredients of their formulations: If you want growth factors, choose the NEOCUTIS. If you like the idea of Vibransea as a gentler retinoid alternative to encourage cell turnover around your eyes, go with the Restorsea. Really, these are both great products with a lot to love, so it's just a case of which formula better fits your needs.
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Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream vs. Alastin Skincare Restorative Eye Treatment: Product Comparison Report
We are kicking off a new blog series comparing some of our best-selling products head-to-head in case you need help making a decision. First up is a category everyone should have in their routine: eye creams! Alastin Skincare's Restorative Eye Treatment and Revision Sincare's DEJ Eye Cream are consistently among our best-selling eye products, so we're breaking down their differences to help figure out which might be the right choice for you. [Of course, they're both popular for a reason, so you really can't go wrong with either.] Alastin Skincare Restorative Eye Treatment Alastin's Restorative Eye Treatment is part of their TriHex Technology® product line, containing a proprietary blend of peptides and botanicals. TriHex has been designed to help clear out old, damaged collagen and elastin from the skin and encourage the production of new, leading to healthier, more elastic, and younger-looking skin. An all-in-one eye cream, Alastin's Restorative Eye Treatment is designed to treat multiple signs of aging as they emerge around the eye: smoothing the appearance of wrinkles & fine lines, reducing puffiness, and firming skin. It also can help to reduce the appearance of dark circles, and promote a more even skin tone. This fragrance-free, silky, moisturizing formula feels good going onto skin, and includes a clever blend of botanicals. Silver mushroom extract encourages hydration, Mimosa tree extract improves skin firmness, and green tea extract helps to fade dark circles. This formulation is great for all skin types but has been recognized as doing especially well for those with sensitive skin. Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream If you're aren't familiar with Revision's line of DEJ products, they are clinically tested anti-aging products designed around your skin's Dermal-Epidermal Junction (DEJ). The area of the skin, where the dermis and epidermis connect, the DEJ is a complex network of structural proteins that encourage adhesion between layers, provide a foundation for the dermis, and home to blood vessels that allow the transfer of nutrients between layers. Because this layer, sometimes known as the "basement" of the skin thins with age, visible skin is less well-supported, leading to droopy or sagging skin. [Read more about Revision's work with the DEJ here] Since the area around our eyes is already one of the thinnest parts of the skin, they are one of the first parts of the body to show signs of aging like droopy eyelids, crepiness, and of course, crow's feet. Revision DEJ Eye Cream is a lush moisturizing eye cream intended to treat multiple concerns around the eye, with a focus on strengthening the DEJ to correct and prevent drooping, wrinkles, and fine lines. Its gentle formula is safe to apply to your eyelids, and contains probiotics to help balance your microbiome. The formula also includes an antioxidant blend to protect skin from free radical damage, and cucumber water for a soothing, cooling boost. The tube comes with a cooling metal applicator pump that makes it easy to dispense the right amount of product and soothe skin during application. So, which of these eye creams should I choose? Ultimately the decision between these two comes down to what you want out of your eye cream. They are both good options as comprehensive eye treatments, and will help firm skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but they have different strengths beyond that. If you want to address dark circles or puffiness under your eyes, the Alastin Restorative Eye Treatment is the better choice. If you are concerned with drooping or saggy skin around your eyes, especially on your eyelids, Revision's DEJ Eye Cream is right for you, whether you are looking for a preventative or corrective treatment. Again, these are both consistently popular and well-reviewed eye creams, so there really isn't a bad choice, but hopefully taking a deeper look at them will help you figure out which is right for you.
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New Product: Alastin Skincare ReSURFACE Skin Polish
The first thing you'll notice about Alastin's newest product, ReSURFACE Skin Polish, is the color: a gorgeous, glittery purple that makes the experience of using this exfoliator more fun than usual. There isn't actually any glitter in the formula, but there is plenty of perlite, a volcanic mineral that provides the physical half of a powerful exfoliation duo, and makes the polish shimmer. As for its chemical exfoliant counterpart, Glycolic Acid does its part by dissolving dead skin cells that build up on your skin's surface. Fragrance-free, and combined with natural antioxidants and hydrators like Dunaliella Salina Extract and squalane, ReSURFACE is a weekly treatment that exfoliates and softens skin without drying it out. It leaves skin smoother and brighter, making it a better canvas for the rest of your skincare products and helping makeup go on more evenly. Suitable for all skin types, you can expect to see smoother, brighter skin within 5 minutes of use, and the benefits improve with continued use. According to Alastin's clinical results, 94% of participants saw a noticeable improvement in their skin's appearance and said it felt smoother. The brightening effects can be further improved by pairing with Alastin's A-Luminate Brightening Serum. To use: after cleansing, gently massage a small dollop onto skin for about 30 seconds, then rinse thoroughly with water, and follow with your skincare regimen. Use weekly for best results. Let us know if you've given this fun new polish a shot yet! UPDATE: Below is Alastin's recommended regimen, showing where to include ReSurface Skin Polish in your routine in relation to other products like their A-Luminate Brightening Serum. Image Text: Order of Use Cleanser ReSURFACE Skin Polish (use once a week) HA Immerse Serum Restorative Skin Complex A-Luminate Brightening Serum Renewal Retinol .25 or .5 (moon emoji, PM only) Restorative Eye Treatment Moisturizer Restorative Neck Complex Sunscreen (sun emoji, daytime)
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New Product Alert: Leahlani Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum
If you have been looking for a gentler retinoid option, this newly launched serum from Leahlani is one to consider trying, especially if you're looking for your first retinoid. As with all Leahlani products, their new Aqua A Retinoid Renewing Serum is natural, organic, free from synthetic chemicals, and manufactured sustainably in Hawaii. (Read more about Leahlani's process here.) Combining botanical extracts like Kakadu Plum seed oil, Orchid oil, and Elderberry extract with bioavailable Vitamin A and Ceramides, this serum will nourish your skin while plumping and encouraging the cell turnover we all want from a retinoid, in a low-irritation formula. With continued use, Aqua A can help give your overall complexion a renewed appearance, with skin appearing plumper, more elastic, and with reduced fine lines and wrinkles. If you are adding Aqua A to your regimen and it's your first experience with a retinoid, start out using it a few times a week (about every other night). If you aren't experiencing irritation, gradually build up to daily use over the course of a few weeks. For those with retinoid experience, it is recommended to discontinue using any other retinoid products (including retinol and retinoic acid), while using this serum. As with all retinoid products, Aqua A should be applied as part of your night time routine only, and wearing SPF during the day is a must. Talk to a doctor before using any topical retinoids if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Why is My Skin so Dry in the Winter?
If you’ve been feeling like your face is drier than normal lately, you are not alone! Winter time dry skin is incredibly common, and with below-average temperatures all over the place lately, you may be feeling more dried out than you expected. Why Does Cold Weather Dry Out My Skin? A few factors are at play with seasonally dry skin, starting with lower atmospheric humidity when the temperature drops. Aside from less natural moisture floating around in the air, wintry weather like wind, rain and snow removes moisture and oils from your skin. To make matters worse, if you think staying inside to get out of the cold will help, unfortunately, the opposite is true. All the warm air circulating around while you run your heater saps the moisture from your skin too. Additionally, when we spend more time indoors in the winter we lose the benefits of healthy sun exposure like Vitamin D, which can help strengthen our skin barrier and keep moisture in. For more on the causes and treatment of dry winter skin, check out this article from The Cleveland Clinic. Tips for Fighting Dry Winter Skin 1. Switch up Your Cleansing and Exfoliating Routine If you're struggling with your skin feeling extra dry, try changing up how often you wash your face, and which cleansers you use. Over-washing is a common contributing factor to dry skin, as it removes natural oils and can damage the skin barrier, leading to increased transepidermal water loss. It's a good idea to switch to a gentler cleanser in colder weather, exfoliate less frequently, and maybe cut back to washing once a day if you typically do more. 2. Use a Richer, Thicker Moisturizer Odds are that you already have a lighter moisturizer for the summer months, and a heavier one for winter, but if not, this is a great way to improve skin hydration seasonally. Make sure to pick one that is fragrance-free and ideally, alcohol free, to avoid causing extra irritation & drying. Also, applying moisturizers to wet skin helps with moisture retention, so it's good to moisturize right after showering or washing your face. Here are a few moisturizers we recommend to help get you through winter dry spells: EltaMD Moisturizer- A no-frills fan-favorite with more of an ointment texture, the EltaMD Moisturizer is a bargain way to help your skin keep moisture in. NEOCUTIS Bio Cream Firm Riche - The thicker version of Bio Cream Firm, this moisturizing cream comes with the added boost of anti-aging peptides and Growth Factors. NeoGenesis Intensive Moisturizer - An incredibly well-rounded moisturizer, with antioxidants, growth factors, and peptides for skin barrier repair, at an affordable price point. And, it's oncology safe! SENTE Dermal Repair Ultra Nourish Creme - You may already know and love SENTE's Dermal Repair Creme, but Dermal Repair Ultra Nourish is a thicker, more luxurious formulation that makes a perfect cold weather moisturizer. Besides adding moisture back to your skin, this cream also helps to repair your skin barrier to prevent future drying. Alastin Skincare Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer - Besides having a lovely, thick texture that feels amazing going on your skin, this is a fragrane-free, oil-free, powerful blend of antioxidants and phytonutrients to keep skin looking & feeling its best. 3. Use a Humidifier Not just for babies, humidifiers are a great way to return moisture to the air at home and help keep your skin hydrated in spite of your heater. Run a humidifier in your room at night during winter months and see if you notice a difference. 4. Add a Hydrating Serum to Your Regimen If you haven't already embraced the magic of a hyaluronic acid (HA) serum in your regimen, winter time is the right time to give it a shot. HA is an excellent way to restore some moisture to your skin, plus it comes with some fantastic plumping and wrinkle smoothing effects. Here are some of our favorites: SkinMedica HA5 Rejuvenating Hydrator - A luxurious, smooth formulation, this blend of 5 different HA forms, will add moisture to your skin, and encourage it to create more HA of its own. Alastin Skincare HA Immerse Serum - This fast-absorbing, daily-use serum is a fantastic HA option to consider, with a proprietary blend of anti-aging ingredients that will smooth and hydrate skin. NEOCUTIS Hyalis+ Intensive Hydrating Serum - With an array of Hyaluronate molecules designed to both penetrate skin and sit on its surface, this serum is another comprehensive HA product. Revision Skincare Hydrating Serum - Developed to be a hydration boost used in tandem with a moisturizer, this serum is a great way to return moisture to your skin, with instant and long-term effects. Hopefully one or a few of these tips will help you get your skin's moisture content back on track this winter! Leave us a comment if you have any other ideas.
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Best Selling Skincare Products of 2022 - Harben House Customer Favorites
As the year winds down, it feels like a good time to share your favorite skincare products from 2022. And, because a top 10 doesn't feel like quite enough, here are the 25 top-selling cleansers, serums, sunscreens, and more as chosen by you: the Harben House shoppers. Thank you all for making this a great year, and we look forward to seeing what everyone will love in 2023! 25. Jan Marini Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF 33 - It's no surprise people love this daily sunscreen from Jan Marini-- it's lightweight, sheer, smells good, and provides broad-spectrum protection. Its antioxidants are an added bonus that protect and help repair damage from the sun. 24. Flawless Canvas Quantum Lift Reset Serum - Dr. Vicky Vega has been a superstar of the skincare world for years and is likely responsible for at least one product you know and love. Quantum Lift Reset Serum is her latest hit under her own brand; a hydrating, plumping, healing, anti-aging serum. To learn more about Vicky and Quantum Lift, you can listen to Courtney's interview with her on The Beauty Formula Podcast here, or wherever you listen to podcasts. 23. EltaMD UV Daily Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 - Untinted - UV Daily is a fantastic broad-spectrum every day sunscreen that can do double duty as a daytime moisturizer thanks to the inclusion of hyaluronic acid in the formula. It also features vitamin E for increased antioxidant protection from the sun. 22. jane iredale Pure Pressed Blush - We love jane iredale around here, so we're glad to know you all do too! PurePressed Blush comes in 14 gorgeous colors, and every one of them is in a soft, creamy formulation that goes on smooth & blends like a cream, but builds like a powder, with added botanicals to soften and smooth skin. 21. AnteAGE MD Brightener - This won't be the only time you see an AnteAGE product in this list, and for good reason. This Brightener works well on its own, but really shines in conjunction with the rest of the AnteAGE line. Using peptides, tranexemic acid, and growth factors, MD Brightener helps to even skin tone, fade discoloration, and bring back your glow. 20. Jan Marini Age Intervention Retinol Plus MD - A powerful retinol boosted with peptides and antioxidants? Yes, please! Add in hydrating agents to soothe skin and reduce irritation, and you've got a winner. 19. Revision Skincare Soothing Facial Rinse - Revision is the most-featured brand on our list this year, and their soothing facial rinse is a strong part of any regimen. It's a lovely alcohol-free, oi-free toner that smells great, and refreshes skin after cleansing. 18. Revision Skincare Nectifirm Advanced - Building on the success of its predecessor Nectifirm, Nectifirm Advanced is a powerful tool for reducing the signs of aging on the neck and decolletage. With its blend of peptides, antioxidants and Microbiome technology, Nectifirm Advanced helps reduce the appearance of crepey skin and smooths fine lines and wrinkles. 17. Osmosis MD Stemfactor Serum - Using patented stem cell methods, StemFactor is among the most trusted growth factor serums on the market. With over 600 growth factors and proteins, this is a powerful serum that rejuvenates and encourages glowing skin. 16. EltaMD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 - Tinted - As far as physical daily sunscreens go, UV Physical is a fantastic option. Chemical-free, oil-free, water-resistant, and rich in antioxidants, this is a comprehensive sun protection solution. 15. Revision Skincare DEJ Eye Cream - Backed by impressive clinical trials, DEJ Eye Cream is a highly moisturizing, anti-aging eye cream. Its peptides, antioxidants, and botanical extracts smooth and hydrate skin to diminish fine lines and reinforce the skin barrier for healthier, younger-looking skin. 14. iS Clinical Cleansing Complex - Fantastic at removing makeup, this powerful but gentle cleansing gel has been a favorite for years. Great for all skin types, even sensitive or blemish-prone, this cleanser leaves skin soft & smooth. 13. Revision Skincare Youthfull Lip Replenisher - Revision's advanced lip treatment combats the signs of aging around your mouth with a powerful formula including peptides, Hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. It works from within to plump, contour, and define healthier lips. 12. Alastin Skincare Restorative Skin Complex - A powerful anti-aging serum, Alastin's Restorative Skin Complex features their proprietary TriHex technology and antioxidants. Use morning and evening to improve collagen production, volumize aging skin, smooth fine lines, and even skin tone. 11. Alastin Skincare Restorative Eye Treatment - Another hit from Alastin, this eye cream with TriHex technology is great for smoothing fine lines, reducing puffiness, and firming skin around the eye. It also features hydrating botanical extracts and a lipid encapsulated retinol for improved delivery. 10. SkinMedica TNS Advanced+ Serum - This powerhouse serum brings us into the top ten! Like all of SkinMedica's products TNS Advanced+ Serum is backed by extensive scientific research as a comprehensive anti-aging treatment. With 450 growth factors, peptides, and probiotics, this treatment delivers an overall improvement in skin texture, fades discoloration, and reduces fine lines & sagging. 9. Elta MD UV Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 44 - UV Elements is another one of EltaMD's fantastic facial sunscreens, intended for sensitive or post-procedure skin. It includes hyaluronic acid for extra hydration and can be used as a daily moisturizer. 8. Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex - Vitamin C has long been known as a powerful antioxidant for the skin, but rather than just fighting existing free radicals, Revision's C+ Correcting Complex goes on the offensive and prevents free radical damage rather than just repairing it. The result is a strong anti-aging and pigmentation treatment that smooths fine lines, increases melanin production, and supports microbiome health. 7. Alastin Skincare HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 36 - HydraTint is a lightweight, all physical daily sun protection option that is rich in antioxidants, hydrates, and has a tint that works with most skin tones. It's water resistant and provides UVA/UVB protection too. 6. AnteAGE Home Microneedling Solution Refill - When used in conjunction with the AnteAGE Microneedling Roller, this solution is a powerful pro-healing skincare treatment. Containing hyaluronic acid for hydration, anti-inflammatory growth factors, and cytokines, this is the perfect treatment for post-procedure skin or skin that otherwise needs help in the healing process. 5. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - Tinted - EltaMD's daily sunscreen designed for oily skin, this oil-free formula protects sensitive skin from the sun's damage. Hyaluronic acid and vitamin B3 help hydrate and soothe skin to reduce inflammation and sensitivity too. 4. Osmosis MD Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum - Osmosis' blockbuster serum, Rescue combines patented active ingredients to calm redness, clear blemishes, boost skin's immunity, and even skin tone. It's powerful addition to a regimen for people battling inflammation, Acne, Rosacea, Hyperpigmentation, and more. 3. AnteAGE System MD - A true power couple, the AnteAGE System, with the Serum and Accelerator is a breakthrough skin treatment that improves skin appearance and health. A pro-healing system ideal for post-procedure or everyday use, it's loaded with cytokines and anti-aging, anti-inflammatory ingredients to help your skin look its best. 2. EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 - Untinted - If you're surprised both the tinted and untinted versions of this sunscreen cracked the top 5, then you may not have tried UV Clear before. It's been EltaMD's #1 selling sunscreen for years, so give it a shot if you're looking for a new daily SPF. 1. Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector - A revolutionary product, the Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector is a clinically proven hyperpigmentation treatment that people all over the planet have fallen in love with. (It is also by far our best-selling item with international customers!) Now, if you haven't heard, Cyspera has been discontinued, but don't worry: we still have it in stock for the time being. And, in even better news, Sente has created a replacement that improves on the existing Cyspera formula called Cysteamine HSA Pigmentation and Tone Corrector. You can read more about Cysteamine HSA and how it compares to Cyspera on our blog. That's it! Thanks again for being part of the Harben House family, and we look forward to being part of your skincare journey in 2023.
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Cyspera and Cysteamine HSA: How are They Different?
If you love Cyspera Intensive Pigment Corrector as much as we do, you have probably heard that it's been discontinued, and may have wondered what to replace it with. The good news is that this best-selling hyperpigmentation treatment that is used & loved by people all over the world isn't going anywhere. What is Cysteamine HSA Pigment & Tone Corrector? Long term Cyspera loyalists will remember the early days when it was called Cysteamine. Now the original name is back, with an improved formulation! Cysteamine HSA Pigment & Tone Corrector has everything you know and love about the old Cyspera, plus a few bonuses, including Sente's revolutionary Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA) technology. How is Cysteamine HSA Different from Cyspera? With Cysteamine HSA, you can expect to receive the same pigment correcting effects you're used to from Cyspera, but with a few changes we think you'll love: Price Cysteamine HSA is priced at $149, down from Cyspera's $169. Long-time users, start thinking about what you'll do with that extra $20! Size This is a tiny change, but Cyspera was sold by weight: 50g, which is equivalent to 1.75 oz. Cysteamine HSA is sold by volume: 50mL, or 1.7 oz, which means you get slightly less product even though it comes in the same tube. That may be a small piece of the new lower price tag. Reduced Waiting Time With Cyspera, you are supposed to wait one hour after washing your face to apply the product. With its new formulation, Cysteamine cuts that down by 66%, meaning you now only have a 20 minute pause between washing and application. Scent If you've used Cyspera, you are already familiar with the smell: something similar to hair dye or hair remover. Most people get used to it with repeated use, but for those of you who never did, Cysteamine comes with a great update: a milder smell! Cysteamine still smells similar, but it is definitely more subtle and maybe a little sweeter. Sensitivity Cyspera was built on a mineral oil base, which caused irritation for some users. Cysteamine has been reformulated to replace it with a gentler base that will be tolerable for even more people. Plus, the inclusion of Sente's proprietary HSA compound provides even more soothing repair for sensitive skin. Have you already tried Cysteamine HSA? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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