The Stoppy

Stoppy™ is a brilliant solution for keeping doors open and shut ~ this fun, practical and decorative door stop is made of high quality, weather resistant, safe and durable materials. It comes in a rainbow of colors to fit any décor!

Benefits:
- Keeps doors open or shut
- Will not mark doors or floors
- Perfect for indoor and outdoor use
- Made of safe, non-toxic, washable,  weatherproof materials
- Fits all door types
- Grips all types of surfaces including carpet, tile, stone, wood, linoleum and more!

Retail $7.99. Available nationwide at Target, Office Max and The Container Store and at www.UTRdecorating.com.

The Hang & Level™

The Hang & Level™ picture hanging tool ensures perfectly straight positioning each and every time, with absolutely no measuring or calculating involved.  As a result, it not only takes the guesswork out of picture hanging, but also eliminates unsightly holes in the wall. It’s useful, practical, and priced at a super-affordable $14.99.

Available at major retailers including Target, Home Depot, and select ACE Hardware stores.

BrylaneHome®, a leading home and lifestyles brand in the portfolio of Redcats’ OneStopPlus Group, has announced  the expansion of its Plus Size Living Collection. The Plus Size Living Collection by BrylaneHome is designed to enhance the quality of life for plus-size consumers.  Launched in 2009, the Plus Size Living Collection specializes in hard to find products (furniture and personal products) that improve the plus-size customer’s lifestyle and add comfort and beauty to their day-to-day life.  In addition, the Plus Size Living Collection features the largest selection of seating and other exclusive products designed for the plus-size customer, made with durable, quality products that support up to 350 lbs.

The Plus Size Living Collection now includes:  increased selection of office chairs with additional widths of 25”, two new office desks made to allow room for wider chairs, solid wood kitchen and dining chairs (with or without arms), parson dining chairs in several versions, and occasional chairs with matching ottomans and bar stools. The expanded Plus Size Living product line also features new “health focused” items including blood pressure monitors and scales with additional performance features including talking scales, wider platforms and scales that measure body fat, over 50 new personal care products that are designed as helpers and solutions for the plus size customer, extra-wide hanger sets and a deeper portable closet made to fit larger clothing, and over 20 different styles of quilts in the oversized bedding collection (traditional and modern looks).

“Customers have embraced the Plus Size Living Collection and appreciate the improved quality of life these specially designed products provide,” said David Milgrom, Vice President, General Brand Manager for BrylaneHome®.  “No more worrying if a chair will hold their weight, or if they can safely and
accurately weigh themselves on a home scale.  The BrylaneHome® team developed our exclusive Plus Size Living collection to make everyday living easier for plus size men and women so they can find comfort in their own home and fully enjoy life.”

Visit Plus Size Living at BrylaneHome.com and order anytime 24/7. Customers can also join the thousands of fans who are following BrylaneHome® on its Facebook and Twitter pages.

CaregiverProducts.com from The Wright Stuff, Inc. specializes in caregiving products, disability aids, elderly care products, nursing home supplies, home medical supplies and equipment products that help make life easier for caregivers and care recipients. They have searched for and compiled lists/websites of assistive devices to help caregivers in bathing, feeding, dressing, positioning and transferring their loved ones.

If you feel helpless trying to care for someone in your home, you can turn to CaregiverProducts.com for adaptive eating utensils, special plates, writing tools, bathing aids, positioning pillows and other adaptive aids to make in home care easier.

Some of the links you’ll find on the site:

Shop In the Kitchen for dysphasia products for people with swallowing problems, weighted eating utensils and weighted cups for people suffering from Parkinson’s or hand tremors, scooper plates and plate guards to help make dining easier.

Getting Ready provides elderly bathing aids, No Rinse Shampoo and Body Bath Products, shower chairs, handicap bath aids, and dressing aids that help make bathing and dressing your loved one easier.

Click on Around the House for blanket supports, caregiver instructional videos, bed mobility aids and incontinence products that make activities of daily living easier.

In On the Move, you’ll find patient transfer aids, gait belts, wheelchair accessories, bed canes, and bed safety devices to make moving, positioning, and transferring your loved one easier.

For Your Comfort includes gel seat cushions, gel mattresses, bed wedges, positioning pillows, wheelchair positioners to prevent pressure sores, skin breakdown, provide correct body positioning to make your loved one more comfortable.

Quite often, using the right disability equipment will allow a person to be less dependent or require less assistance from their caregiver.  The above links and others (including Arthritis Supplies, Free Home Safety Checklist, Mobility Aids, and Gadgets for Independent Living) offered on the clear, easy-to-navigate site can facilitate a bit more independence for the loved one in your life.

THE ELDER WISDOM CIRCLE ~ A WONDERFUL WAY TO KEEP SENIORS ENGAGED IN LIFE

The Elder Wisdom Circle provides free and confidential advice on a broad range of topics. Online advice seekers from all over the world are paired with a network of seniors ~ called “Cyber-Grandparents”~ who share their knowledge, insight, and wisdom. Most seeking advice are 15-35 years old, but people of any age can request advice on most any topic. Via the Internet, elders answer advice letters at their own convenience, offering young readers personalized and free advice on a wide range of topics ~ love and relationships, family and child-rearing, career and self-improvement, and more. Being able to share life experiences and observations with the younger generation can remind your senior that he or she can still be a vital, contributing member of society.

Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Elder Wisdom Circle has more than 600 Elders (aged 60 to 105) across North America, including a chapter in Worcester. The EWC program and our Elders have been featured on ABC, BBC, CBS, FOX, NPR and in such publications as Glamour, the LA Times, Ladies Home Journal, Real Simple, Time & USA Today.

The Elder Wisdom Circle is an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit service association and is completely volunteer run.

For more information, please visit www.elderwisdomcircle.org.

For grandparents who want to help their grandkids have imaginative, eco-friendly, non tech-centric play, Pure Play Kids has just the thing(s)!

Parents and Co-Founders Tania and Mike Grant couldn’t find what they wanted in toys for their own kids, so they decided to design and sell top-quality, U.S.- and European-made playthings made of wood, cloth and other sustainable materials ~ all safe, battery-free, TV-free, and designed to promote creative, confident kids.

Unlike most mainstream toys, Pure Play Kids toys are “kid-powered,” meaning the sounds, motions and storylines are generated by children, not batteries and microchips.

Under $10

Soy Crayons - $7.95 ~ Rethink the crayon! These cool crayons are made of a soy wax and tinted with mineral powders for vibrant colors and beautiful textures. The easy-to-hold shape is designed to strengthen the tripod grip muscles to develop fine motor skills and prepare hands for handwriting skills. (The shape also makes them far less prone to the all-too-common breaking suffered by traditional crayons.) The carrying bag ensures that you’re never caught without instant, on-the-go entertainment. Soy crayons are made from renewable US-grown soybeans! 16 crayons, Ages 3+

Felt Crowns (pink or green) - $8.95 ~ Felt crowns are practically a necessity for playing dress-up! When befriending dragons, playing pirates, serving tee or kissing frogs, a felt crown is always a good touch. Crowns are also great for celebrating birthday boys and girls. These felt crowns are a Pure Play Kids Original and feature removable felt jewels; initials can be added for $4.00 more. The design features a Velcro closure to fit roughly ages 2-7.  22” x 5”. Stitched in USA.

5-Color Natural Softdough - $9.95 ~ Children of all ages love getting creative with this soft, pliable, non-crumbly modeling dough. Unlike the leading brand, this dough is made in the USA from all-natural materials, just like your very own homemade batch. It comes in five bright, beautiful colors that can be used again and again for up to one year when stored in the included plastic tub container. Nontoxic. 1lb. 2oz., Ages 3+

Under $25

Natural Lip Balm Kit - $21.95 ~ Fun to make and safe to use ~ This is a wonderful “science” kit for kids of all ages. No dyes, synthetics, additives or fillers ~ what’s not to love making your own natural lip balm in 30 minutes or less! The all-natural, do-it-yourself kit is a great way to teach kids at an early age about making healthy choices for their skin. It contains enough materials to make 10 lip balms: pure essential oils, shea butter, safflower oil and beeswax in pre-measured bottles.

Wooden Fishing Rod Toy with 5 Fish - $22.95 ~ Any fisherman will tell you that the best fishing is on a rainy day, and this magnetic wooden fishing set proves it! Just lower your magnetic bait into the “water” and see what you catch ~ green, yellow, orange and purple fish! This simple 2-foot wooden fishing rod is easy to handle and comes with 4 feet of string. Get Grandpa in on the action and race to catch the most fish with 2 rods! Excellent for fine-motor-skill development as well as for independent and collaborative play. 2’ fishing pole, Ages 3+

Handmade Cloth Dolls ~ Daisy Doll - $24.95 ~ Daisy’s peppy pink dress and sweet smile bring cuteness and happiness to all her friends!  Children love to “baby” their babies. Dolls are wonderful for imaginative pretend play as they allow children to express their feelings and thoughts through their dolls. Beautiful and handmade in the USA, Daisy is the perfect size for any age to cuddle. 13”, Ages 0+, machine washable.

Under $50

Wooden Camera Toy - $29.95 ~ Lights, wooden camera, action! Kids love pretend play, and our pretend camera is perfect for whenever real cameras come out or kids go on backyard safari. This wood camera has a viewfinder, a rotating lens, a button and a setting dial.  Digital? Only in a pretend sense; the camera is 100% battery-free for a child’s imaginative development. A Pure Play Kids exclusive, it was designed in house and is a made in the USA toy!  Sustainable wood with a nontoxic toy-safe finish. 4-1/2”L x 3-1/2”W x 3-1/2”H, Ages 3+

Wooden Fire Truck Toy - $39.95 ~ Four peg people sit inside Pure Play Kids Wooden Fire Truck, and they’re always ready to climb the ladder if there’s a fire in the doll house or a cat stuck in the tree.  Of course, this wood fire truck toy is battery-free, allowing kids to make their own sounds, movements and stories.  A Pure Play Kids Original, the maplewood fire truck is designed by the Grants, and it’s made in the USA!  8-1/4”L x 3-1/2”W x 4”H, Ages 3+

Cash Register Toy - $44.95 ~ Kids love to play market with this wooden cash register toy. They can play shopkeeper and customer as they count money (included), use the abacus for counting and basic math, put coins in the correct slots, and open the top of the cash register. A wooden credit card and card swipe is a nod to how parents really pay these days. Younger kids love to put their treasure inside until they’re old enough for pretend play and basic math. A made in America toy, this wood cash register is a Pure Play Kids Original. Wood with nontoxic toy-safe finish. Download free paper currency at the Purely Playful Blog! 8”L x 8”W x 8”H, Ages 3+

These items and many others are available for purchase at www.pureplaykids.com.

guavakids ANNOUNCES THEIR LINE OF BEAUTIFUL BABY ESSENTIALS THAT REALLY WORK!

Meet guavakids, the company created by high school friends and moms Linsey and Lili in order to provide parents and grandparents worldwide with functional, beautiful, and eco-conscious products. They’ve just launched into the baby market with their flagship product: guavamitts.

These innovative baby mittens are designed to actually stay on hands, engage babies’ senses, and be gentle on the environment. Most gloves or mittens on the market meet one or two of these criteria, but guavamitts are the first to combine all three of these necessities into one adorable package.

guavamitts boast the industry’s first two-part closure on an infant mitten, with elastic on the back and an adjustable velcro tab on the front; they stay snug on hands and can be adjusted to the right size as baby grows. By wearing mittens, babies no long run the risk of scratching their faces and can avoid ingesting germs from others who touch their hands.

guavakids recognized a potential developmental opportunity at their fingertips and decided to incorporate black and white graphic patterns to engage babies’ senses, serving as the very first mitt to do this! Studies have shown that high contrast graphics can promote brain and eye development in babies. Since newborns can only focus 8-10 inches from their face, guavamitts decided to use a blend of timeless, age-appropriate patterns along with bold and neutral colors to build a beautiful learning environment that’s always within reach.

guavamitts are also a green solution: guavamitts are made from a 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton blend. Bamboo has been proven to block 99.97% of UVA and UVB rays so children’s delicate skin is protected from sun damage. In addition to its natural antifungal properties, bamboo helps prevent uncomfortable skin rashes by deterring bacteria and wicking away water 3-4 times better than cotton. Best of all, bamboo is 100% biodegradable and harvesting it imposes zero pollution on the environment.

With guavakids products, grandparents, parents and kids can expect more. Their baby essentials are both functional and stylish, eco-conscious and educational, and all at a price that lets families save for more important things – like college.

For more information, please call 1888.946.4828 or visit info@guavakids.com.

KEEP THE GRANDKIDS HEALTHY THIS COLD AND FLU SEASON

Cold and flu season is upon us, and many parents and grandparents are concerned because, in additional to the normal sniffles that come with this time of year, Swine and Avian flu have become an issue over the past few years. Luckily, there are some basic time-tested precautions that we can be taking to help prevent these kind of illnesses from plaguing us and ~ most importantly ~ our children and grandchildren. According to 2010 figures from the National Center for Health Statistics, an estimated 22 million school days are lost annually because of colds alone. With this information in mind, here are few products to keep on hand this fall and winter ~ think of them as vital components to the quintessential kids’ flu safety kit.

Kids’ Xlear Nasal Spray

Xlear, Inc. (pronounced “clear”), the leading manufacturer of xylitol based products in the United States, makes a patented, non-addictive nasal spray that combines the unique properties of xylitol with the health-promoting practice of using a saline nasal spray to help wash, hydrate and moisturize the nasal passages as well as to aid the body’s natural cleansing process; it helps to clean out the bacteria and particles that can lead to a cold, ear infection, sinusitis or the flu. With no minimum age requirement, this product is safe for kids of all ages, even infants! (http://xlear.com/nasal-spray.aspx)

BabyGanics’ The Germinator Foaming Hand Sanitizer

Hands are carpools for germs, and little hands are magnets for icky offenders! Enter The Germinator ~ suddenly hands are safe to hold, kiss and high-five another lovely day. This line of products kills 99.9% of germs with a safe, alcohol-free formula that won’t dry hands out. It uses Benzalkonium Chloride, which provides greater sustained de-germing activity than alcohol gel hand sanitizers. BabyGanics even added skin conditioners for extra smoothness and a choice between tangerine-scented or fragrance-free! (www.babyganics.com/Hand_Sanitizer_250ml_The_Germinator)

Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids

Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids is a great solution for multi-symptom cold relief for children. The 100% natural formula offers safe and effective symptom relief of common cold symptoms including sneezing, sore throat, and congestion. The fast-acting homeopathic medicines are safe for kids two years old and up and come in a great tasting sugar-free base that kids don’t mind taking. When colds strike, trust Hyland’s 4 Kids solutions to relieve the many symptoms of the common cold! (www.hylands.com/products/coughsyrup4kids.php)

We raised our kids with the help of baby monitors and nanny cams and now, in our role as the “meat” of the sandwich generation, we baby boomers are discovering that technology can also help us keep tabs on our aging parents. The developments in “aging-in-place technology” further the goal of allowing our parents to safely stay in their own homes and out of nursing homes. Through devices and sensors already available, and other inventions on the cusp, we can monitor who’s ringing their door bell or calling their phone, whether they’ve taken their medication, waken up in the middle of the night or gotten out of bed, their heart rate, blood pressure, glucose levels, and even how much time they’ve spent in the bathroom.

Some systems include one or two way video cameras, allowing us to watch our parents going about their daily routine. GPS devices in their shoes keep track of the wanderings of parents with dementia and soon we’ll be able to implant microchips containing health records of seniors who might be discovered unconscious. (My prediction is that these latter two technologies will merge when people realize patients with dementia don’t necessarily put their shoes on before they walk out the front door.)

These inventions may become critical tools in our effort to protect and care for our aging parents, but beware - the tables will soon be turned. Before we know it our kids will become the salami of the sandwich generation, and it will be information about our most intimate habits and bodily functions that will be sent via email alerts or text messages to their iPhones.

Makes you wonder if instead of watching YouTube, our kids will amuse themselves viewing videos of mom wandering aimlessly from room to room, or dad trying to remember where he put his glasses, startling us as their voices boom out from the discreetly hidden speakers: “They’re in the fridge, Dad!”

This scenario raises many fears in my mind. For one, I worry that I will be too boring to watch for very long, like those animals in the zoo that one glances at momentarily and then moves on. What then for my safety and security if my caregivers start channel surfing? It would be tempting to contemplate keeping our voyeuristic offspring glued to the screen with some uninhibited octogenarian love making, but the thought is too depressing. (Not the voyeuristic part so much, but the thought that we might still have to deal with sex in our eighties.)

But what will our kids really hope or expect to see from these recordings? It seems to me they’ll be waiting for the big event ~ the catastrophe that justifies the substantial investment in the system: “Look Jenna! Mom’s fallen down and can’t get up. Now aren’t you glad we spent all that money on video cameras?” I know our kids won’t wish us ill, but discoveries like that are really the point of the whole thing. And there we will be, splayed and immobile on the floor, hoping the camera angle happens to be trained in just the right direction.

And lest anyone become too complacent, it’s worth remembering that the technology is only as good as the people monitoring it. And so I worry ~ how will my ADHD daughter be able to monitor the text messages regarding the regularity of my bowel movements if she keeps losing her cell phone?

But allow me to direct your attention to another invention that I’m not sure isn’t more frightening than comforting. It’s the “med-cottage,” sometimes referred to as a “granny-pod.” This is a structure installed in the backyards of adult children who don’t want their parents actually living inside their houses, but also don’t want to send them to nursing homes. Please take a moment to imagine a hybrid between a hotel room and a doghouse, only wired with motion detectors, video cameras and other state-of-the-art surveillance equipment.

I can’t rid myself of the image of each of us staring mournfully out of the windows of our Little Houses on the Prairie, our respective noses pressed against the glass as we watch our families in the “Big House” sitting around a table in a brightly lit room, enjoying a comfortable meal, laughing and, perhaps, singing. And then a tornado comes along and, like Dorothy’s house in Kansas, our lightweight trailer-park-for-one is swept up into the funnel cloud and carried off. Unaware, the family in the big house keeps on singing.

Well, here’s my thought for what it’s worth: If that’s how I’m going to be “aging-in-place,” then I’d like to be allowed to age in some other place, please ~ preferably one where the backyard has a nice pool.

Alisa Singer’s humorous essays have appeared in a variety of print and online newspapers and magazines across the country and in Canada. She is the author of various gift books designed to entertain and amuse baby boomers. Her newest book, When a Girl Goes From Bobby Sox to Compression Stockings…She Gets a Little Cranky, is available at www.Lulu.com. You can learn more about her work by visiting her website, www.AlisaSinger.com,  or by contacting her at ASingerAuthor@gmail.com.

(Free Tuition and no fees for MA Residents Age 60+ with official ID)

Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012

NEW PROCEDURE: Mandatory Elder Pre-Registration Meeting per request of the Registrar

Time: 12:00 -1:00pm

Location: Blue Lounge in the Student Center

Please note: No forms or course listings will be available at the Registrar’s Office.  They are available only at this meeting.  This change is designed to help us help you. Following the required meeting, registration will take place from 1:00-3:00pm in the Registrar’s Office A-107, Administration Bldg.

Classes begin with regular weekly schedule on January 17, 2012.

(For more information, visit our website at www.worcester.edu/iui or call 508-929-8900.)

Some of the paintings are decisively realistic, others display skill in Impressionism, and still some others are more abstract.  Some reflect a traditional landscape or still-life beauty and some have a more contemporary flair.  In a room full of John Murphrey’s paintings, you may not realize that they were all created by the same artist, that they have come from mind and soul of just one man, but you will be struck by the beautiful interpretations of their respective subjects.

The moment he was given some paper and a few pencils, John Murphrey fell in love with the idea of creating beautiful works of art.  When he was eleven years old, his brother (who was taking an art class at the time) let him borrow some of his oil paints and John never looked back.  Later he would design, build and paint theatre sets in school and then for the Westborough Players Club, of which he became a member. About combining the two art forms, acting and painting, John asserts that “…all talents in the arts come together at one point or another.”

Likewise, John draws inspiration from many different artists hailing from many different schools of painting and is still finding his own signature artistic style.

“I love seeing original artwork by all artists.  I can emulate others and am experimenting with new ways of composing, coloring and improving my ability to have others see what I see when I look at a scene.  Though I haven’t found it yet, I will know when I truly find my own style,” says John.

One painting that significantly influenced John is Childe Hassam’s 1885 Boston Common at Twilight. John’s aunt had the print in her home and it drew him in. He recalls the experience of looking at the artist’s portrayal of the city in winter: “I was transfixed for a very long time and could feel the emotion of the people in the painting.  I could see the scene with their eyes. Being from North Carolina, I only experienced one snowstorm until I left the state, so this was powerful for me. Winter landscapes are still my favorite thing to paint.”

I asked John how he feels art betters the world.  He responded that “Art warms the heart, inspires the soul, speaks for all humanity and makes the world a better place by depicting shared human experiences.  If the governments of the world spent more money on art and less on war, this would be a much better place to live.”

I couldn’t agree more.

John’s artwork is for sale and can be viewed in January at the Sweet Bites Café (www.sweet-bites.com) in Acton and has also been shown at shows organized by the Hudson Art Alliance (www.upwitharts.org), Serindipity in Hudson, and the In-A-Garden gift and antique shop in Boylston. The artist is a member of the Artist Guild of Shrewsbury. Individuals interested in commissioning work may contact John at jmrey51@msn.com.

From freckles to age spots to melasma, one in two women has some form of hyperpigmentation. Many turn to makeup to conceal the discoloration and others spend loads of cash on chemical peels. A more effective and cost efficient method is to fade the spots, but with warnings about hydroquinone, finding  one that works, is reasonably priced, and doesn’t come with a host of potentially damaging side effects can be a challenge.

Enter La Roche-Posay’s Mela-D Pigment Control Concentrated Dark Spot Correcting Serum ($58.95), clinically proven to correct and prevent the appearance of dark spots and uneven skin tone while improving radiance and texture in as little as two weeks ~ without the use of hydroquinone.

Previously only available in physicians’ offices, this highly concentrated dark spot correcting serum boasts 2x the concentration of the brand’s daytime corrective treatment, Mela-D Serum.

Mela-D Pigment Control Concentrated Dark Spot Correcting Serum is a triple action formula combining lipo-hydroxy acid (LHA), La Roche Posay’s exclusive pro-exfoliating molecule, with glycolic acid for added exfoliation, plus kojic acid, a natural skin lightener derived from mushrooms.

A clinical study with Mela-D Pigment Control Concentrated Dark Spot Correcting Serum shows a 48% reduction in lentigo size and color intensity in three months3. Skin complexion is more uniform and skin radiance is significantly boosted.

La Roche-Posay Mela-D Pigment Control Concentrated Dark Spot Correcting Serum is available at select physicians’ offices, select CVS/pharmacy stores, CVS.com, select Walgreens and Duane Reade locations, and online at www.laroche-posay.us

The Sensitive Line includes:

Burt’s Bees® Sensitive Facial Cleanser ($9.99)

Burt’s Bees® Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream ($14.99)

Burt’s Bees® Sensitive Eye Cream ($14.99)

Burt’s Bees® Sensitive Night Cream ($14.99)

The skin naturally uses antioxidants to protect itself from the damaging effects of sunlight.  Virtually ALL plants and animals protect themselves from the sun using vitamin C.  Dr. Mostafa Omar, creator of PHYTO-C Skincare and the pioneer of stabilized liquid Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid), has packed a one-two punch with his most innovative products to date.

PHYTO-C Skincare is one of the most advanced and effective skincare lines formulated to heal and treat the skin with natural plants and herbs and to improve skin health and appearance.  Using powerful antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and the patented Olive Leaf Extract, Dr. Omar developed Pro-Heal Serum and Velvet Gel.  When working synergistically, this product combination has proven to be superior in protecting the skin against sun damage in contrast to using Vitamin C or Vitamin E alone.

Pro-Heal Serum (Formulation of Vitamin C, E , A and Olive Leaf Extract) is suitable for all skin types and provides extraordinary antioxidant protection against UV damage by increasing the overall cellular integrity. It facilitates collagen production while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Pro-Heal Serum promotes skin elasticity, lightens and brightens skin while decreasing pigmentation. It also helps to prevent and control acne and heal rosacea.  The Olive Leaf Extract in combination with topical Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin E has shown to provide extraordinary sun protection and anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.  Pro-Heal Serum contains Stabilized Olive Leaf Extract, L-Ascorbic Acid (Liquid Vitamin C), Vitamin E, and Kojic Acid. Price: $70, 15ml / $130, 30ml.

Velvet Gel (with Vitamin B3, B5< B12 and Pentapeptide) is applied AFTER Pro-Heal Serum.  Velvet Gel is suitable for all skin types and works to improve the combination of rebounding cells and collagens and provides extraordinary nutrition for skin cell repair. It increases blood circulation, regulates skin separation, nourishes, hydrates and softens skin while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  Additionally, Velvet Gel contains Hyaluronic Acid, which in combination with L-Ascorbic Acid activates enzymes that stabilize and maintain collagen structure. L-Ascorbic Acid is the only antioxidant that has been proven to increase collagen production which improves tissue strength and the skin’s appearance. Velvet Gel’s active ingredients include: Pentapeptide, Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, Vitamin E, Coenzyme Q10 and Hyaluronic Acid.  Price: $64, 15ml / $125, 30ml.

A clinical study conducted by Dr. Omar and his colleagues concluded that these products can provide useful supplementation to sunscreen protection and may protect against skin cancer and sun damage.

For more information, please visit  www.phyto-ceutical.com.