Q: What causes the skin to age?
A: The natural aging process of the skin usually begins
in our 20s. As the skin ages, its renewal rate slows. It becomes drier,
less firm and less radiant. External factors such as sun exposure and environmental
stresses like pollution can often accelerate the skin's aging process.
Women of all ages are concerned about the visible signs of aging,
which include fine lines and wrinkles, and the loss of skin firmness and
elasticity. Baby boomers want to fight the signs of aging, while younger
women want to delay them. The Miracle Set®, a premium collection of
age-fighting products, works to help counteract these processes by:
- Removing dead skin cells.
- Reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
- Keeping the skin moist.
- Energizing the skin's cells.
- Rebuilding the skin.
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Q: Why do I need a skin care regimen?
A: At Mary Kay, we believe there are five essential
steps for good skin care: cleanse, exfoliate, freshen, moisturize and protect.
Mary Kay offers the TimeWise® Miracle Set®, one of the only
complete daily age-fighting skin care systems that can be customized for
your skin type. Miracle Set® products are designed to work together
to help maximize the anti-aging benefits. And continued use provides the
best results for your skin. Here's how:
- Gentle cleansing beads in TimeWise® 3-In-1 Cleanser
and TimeWise® 3-In-1 Cleansing Bar cleanse, exfoliate and refresh,
revealing younger-looking skin.
- A patented† complex in TimeWise® 3-In-1 Cleanser
and TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer helps reduce fine lines and
wrinkles by accelerating the skin's natural renewal process.
- A dream humectant blend in TimeWise® Age-Fighting Moisturizer
keeps the skin moist.
- Nourishing botanicals in TimeWise® Day Solution Sunscreen
SPF 25* help energize the skin's cells, while UVA and UVB sunscreens help
protect the skin from sun damage.
- Anti-aging peptides in TimeWise® Night Solution help
stimulate collagen production to smooth and firm the skin.
†U.S. Patent No. 6,495,126 and Other Pats. Pend.
*Over-the-counter drug product
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Q: What is microdermabrasion and how does it work?
A: Microdermabrasion has long been a secret weapon for
beautiful skin. It is an extra exfoliation process that effectively removes
the dead skin cells that naturally build up on the skin and cause a dull
appearance. It is currently the fourth most popular* nonsurgical procedure
in the U.S. With the TimeWise® Microdermabrasion Set, you can see and
feel immediate benefits at home for a lot less money.
The two-step set was developed for anyone with fine lines and
visible pores or dry, flaky skin who wants to see healthier, younger-looking
skin immediately. The TimeWise® Microdermabrasion Set separates itself
from the competition by including an important second step that many brands
don't offer. Step 2: Replenish is a rich serum that contains vitamins, antioxidants
and anti-irritants that nourish the soft, smooth skin revealed by Step 1:
Refine.
Best of all, the TimeWise® Microdermabrasion Set was designed
to work together with the other TimeWise® skin care products. After
one week of use**, 85 percent of users saw an improvement in their skin
texture; 73 percent saw a reduction in fine lines, and 71 percent saw pores
that looked smaller with this quick, two-step procedure.
*In an industry study reported by the Cosmeceuticals New Strategies
and Development Seminar
**In a consumer study conducted by an independent research facility
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Q: How can TimeWise® Even Complexion
Essence help my skin?
A: Dark spots and skin discolorations are two telltale
signs of too much sun exposure and aging skin. These factors can activate
pigment-producing cells that form melanin, which eventually travels to the
surface of the skin and causes freckles, dark spots and uneven coloration.
TimeWise® Even Complexion Essence is clinically shown to restore skin's
natural even tone in as little as four weeks. Formulated with our patent-pending
Lucentrix® complex, it helps reduce visible dark spots and restores
skin's natural even tone.
Click here for
more information about TimeWise® Even Complexion Essence.
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