The Beauty Sleuth

Winter. While it would be nice if that single word merely conjured images of picturesque snow covered landscapes, we know this is not what first comes to mind. The reality of winter tends to be brutal— Bitter cold, freezing rain, a few “ storms of the season” thrown in for good measure, leaving us with the residual mountains of whitish frozen stuff, banked along curbs and drives, quickly becoming a convenient relieving spot for Ricky the Outrageous Rottweiler.

When it comes to our skin, the results of old man winter are clear. Dry, flaky, parched and tender, our skin is in a state of constant stress. Winter skin is no joke and in order to remedy this byproduct of the dipping barometer, I recently tested three dynamic products offered from GOLDFADEN (http://www.goldfaden.com) This skincare collection utilizes at its core, the power of Red Tea which is an effective and potent ingredient that heals and protects skin. For my test drive, I selected Power Scrub, Pure Power and Unline, and had beautiful results.

Here’s the what they say:

Dr. Goldfaden’s revolutionary Power scrub rivals in-office treatments & procedures! Pure ruby crystals remove dulling skin cells, allowing antioxidant rich Red Tea to directly impact new skin cells for deep rejuvenation. This foaming cleanser, infused with seaweed extract and hyaluronic acid, improves the appearance of the skin. Ideal for Normal / Combination or oily skin. This product is not recommended for dry or sensitive skin. (SRP: $95)

Pure Power is a breakthrough product for environmentally damaged, dull and aging skin. Dr. Goldfaden’s highly concentrated serum employs the pure power of Red Tea to infuse skin, creating a protective antioxidant barrier. Added hyaluronic acid maintains natural moisture retention. Use as needed to boost radiance levels, perfect under make up and moisturizer. Pure Power will ease discomfort post waxing and shaving. Truly a healing revelation, a must for all skin types. (SRP: $85)

Unline is a 100% pure hyaluronic acid and anti-aging hexapeptides reduce the depth and appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while inhibiting and relaxing the contraction of neurotransmitters that cause facial wrinkles. Unline contains the highest level of nutrient rich seaweed extract to promote a natural, healthy glow. (SRP: $125)

My comments:

I have combination skin, and the dry indoor heating, frigid wind and other elemental forces left my skin feeling like it had gone through a dehydrating machine and seemed that no amount of water intake made a lick of difference. The surface was so dried out that most creams just sat on my skin, looking greasy. So first things first. It was essential that I remove as much of those dried out dead skin cells from the surface of my skin and with Power scrub you can do just that. It is a very intense scrub (which I advise to go easy, a little of this scrub goes a very long way) The result was super smooth and clear skin. I applied Pure Power right afterwards and continued to use daily, both morning and night. The results were immediate; I could see this was going to be a great remedy for me. As its a lightweight serum type product, it penetrated even the driest areas of my skin and hydrated it all day long. Not only did my skin feel supple but it glowed like I hadn’t seen since the barometric nosedive had begun! In addition to Power scrub ( which I used once a week ) and Pure Power, I added Unline during the day and found that my pores looked better and my skin generally smoother. I think the combination of these three products gave my skin a one two punch support it needed. I finally have the fresh, glowy skin that I love and best of all , its now attainable all year long with the help of these power products.

GOLDFADEN is available at: http://www.goldfaden.com