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In early 2005 through 2006, I’ve noticed skincare companies around the world making a unique selling proposition to differentiate themselves in the cosmetics marketplace by offering powder and dry forms of skincare.
Doctors Cosmetics, a Japanese skin care company, has launched “JC Program Medicinal Whitening Acne C” - which the company claims to be a medicinal skin care powder with skin-whitening and acne prevention effects. The product is supposed to prevent acne by releasing enzymes that sterilize and eliminate bacterial secretions and kill acne causing germs. The vitamin C contained in this preparation is kept dry and moisture-free, to ensure potency upon application (kinda like a DIY kit that is packaged to look like counter cosmetics, with less mess and more convenience for users). The active ingredients are released into skin to controls melanin, prevents stains and blemishes or dark patches, and freckles caused by sunburn. Due to the particle nature and powdery dry form, it can also be used to cover reddish skin and pores. Other products that are delivered in powder form include growth factors like EGF, FGF, or even growth horomones including HGH, to keep potency and purity and reduce, or even eliminate the use of preservatives. The products usually come with a “toner” type fluid or a serum that helps activate the active ingredients contained in the powder and provide a penetration vessel for said ingredients to reach cells that can metabolize them. I have used products that didn’t come with any liquid preparations, only the powder form, and simply used my own toner or water when applying. The most intriguing form of powder skin care is a nanotech-based micro sphere encapsulated MAP (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate) produced by a Korean cosmetic manufacturer. It does not need any water. Upon skin contact the powder turns instantly to a comfortable serum that delivers fresh vitamin C into your skin.  |
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