EpidermxII™ is the first home microdermabrasion cream that's silicone-free, natural-based, excess preservative-free, filler-free, hydrophilic balanced, now with organic botanicals... EpidermxII™ takes microdermabrasion to the next level; a silky serum-based emulsion with a luscious tropical scent. No more thick, pasty old microdermabrasion creams and tired fingers! EpidermxII™ makes lengthy manual massage and hand-held tools an old option. A fast, easy, 10-20 second daily scrub yields superior results.
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Although there are many types of acneic conditions, the most common occurrence is from clogged pores. EpidermxII™ is very effective at removing surface debris which opens clogged pores. This allows both the impacted debris to be removed, and oxygen to enter into the pore. Most bacteria that cause acne are anaerobic bacteria - they thrive in oxygen starved areas. This is an important distinction with NaturDerm™ products. Read below about how silicone-based products are derived from plastic. It should make sense that a plastic residue will prevent oxygen from entering a pore. Many people who suffer from acne are told, and afraid to use products containing oils. Not all oils are bad! Most of the active alkaloids in natural botanicals come from the volatile oils of the plant. It is the actives that produce results! Many people with acne have dehydrated, starved skin. They should be avoiding silicone-bases!

EpidermxII™ also contains ingredients with an acidic pH, and ingredients that have a sanitizing effect on the skin like Grape Seed, Rose Hip Seed, Elder Flowers and Caprylic Acid. Caprylic Acid is an acitve alkaloid in the herb Saw Palmetto. It has been researched for its ability to keep mucous free flowing and its affect on the membranes of bacteria, viruses and fungi. In combination with soothing Chamomile, Lavender, Horsetail and Sunflower Oil, this combination through the years has proven to be a winner! It is interesting that many MDs now believe rosacea to be caused by a mite, Demodex Folliculorum, that inhabits the sebaceous gland. People with rosacea seem to have a higher growth of this mite, whose excrement causes irritation and inflammation. Over the last 5 years many rosacea sufferers have had wonderful results with Epidermx™. Many of those same people tested EpidermxII™ and noted superior results from EpidermxII™.

Often wonder why you can use a product for a few weeks, love it, and then it seems to stop working? So, you switch to another and at some point it happens again… sound familiar?

Unlike most products, NaturDerm™ products are designed to work in both the epidermal and the deeper dermal layers of skin. How much more effective is a product formulated to work in the dermal layers of the skin when silicones are not present? NaturDerm™ is the first company to use mini-microdermabrasion as a tool for skin health. Absorption can be increased by 50% if a product is applied after microdermabrasion.

Manual massage if desired is still possible; no more thick debris from pasty old microdermabrasion creams that contain heavy plant waxes in the product, with dead skin and crystals. EpidermxII™ will yield a fine debris of dead skin and crystals. EpidermxII™ makes lengthy manual massage and hand-held tools an old option. EpidermxII™ is a fast easy 10-20 second daily scrub! Simple to use- Superior results. EpidermxII™ is the first natural-based, hydrophilic balanced, silicone-free microdermbrasion cream in the world.

The majority of Corundum Crystal on the market is made from Bauxite, an ore of Aluminum Oxide (Al O2) and far too soft to impact the skin. True Corundum Crystal is made by nature - infact, it is a sapphire! When it contains Chromium, it is a ruby. When properly mined and fused at over 2000'C - Corundum Crystal is an inert, insoluble compound. It is used in the US to remove surface dental cavities! Corundum Crystal has a natural blocky, hexagonal shape; this attribute, along with its natural hardness which on the MoHS scale is surpassed only by the diamond, make it the perfect compound for microdermabrasion. A professor from MIT, Richard Wachsman, PhD, explained years ago to the developer of Epidermx™ that Corundum is a natural crystal. Like all crystals it contains inclusion pockets, that in turn on the molecular level contain molecules of H+ and O2. When you put EpidermxII™ on your face - the H+ and O2 molecules in the water and the crystals create a magnetic state. They vibrate and help the skin to flatten. This information is often copied, now you know where it comes from! Infact, for this reason NaturDerm™ recommends a misting of the face with bottled water before using all products to maximize the scientific properties of the ingredients at the molecular level.

According to information listed on the world wide web, by the companies themselves, the following products contain silicones, more than the 2 global required preservatives****, or fillers, which may include magnesium oxide (not true Corundum Crystal and too soft to impact the skin), baking soda, pearl powder, pumice, phenoxyethanol, hydroxymethylgycinates, behentrimonium methylsulfate, propylene glycol, and other irritants. All products listed below are represented as being trademarked and or registered to their respective company:

Beauticontrol (Microderm Abrasion), Belle Derm (Botanical Microderm Cream), Cosmesis (Self MicroDerm), Crystal Peel (Crystal Peel), DermaE (MicrodermScrub), Dermal Crystal Cream (Professional Microderm), Dermanew, Donell (Super Skin MiniMicrod. Scrub), Dr. Brandt (Microdermabrasion in a Jar), Dr. Denese ( Microd. Cream), Dr. M. Copeland (Microderm. Formula), Enhance Me, Epiduren (Micro/Derm), Freeze (Ice Crystals), Iskin, JoeyNY (Microderm FacialPeel), Lancome (Resurface-C-Microd.), La Prairie (Cellular Microderm Cr.), Lifestyle Fascination (Microderm Scrub), Mystic Mountain (Facial Scrub), Neova (Microderm Scrub), Neutrogena (Micro-Oxide Cry. Cream), New DermaGenesis, Nikkel Holistic Skin Care (Microdermx), Ole Henrikson (Micro/Mini Peel System), One Touch, Peter T. Roth (All-In -One Microd), pH Advantage (Microderm Gel), Philosophy (Microdelivery Peel, The Greatest Love), Physician's Complex (Microderm Cream), TYK, Visage, Youthful Essence.

Hydrophilic balance assures product mildness, stability and absorption. This is important for the skin because hydrophilic compounds attract water and are hydrated. The word humectant is often used in skin care to describe these compounds. Humectants are hydrophilic polar compounds. The ends of polar molecules have a slightly positive and slightly negative charge. This creates a “pull”. This molecular force is a measurement of the atoms attraction for electrons. Water is thought to be polar. Most polar compounds can dissolve in water, and are termed “hydrophilic”, or water-loving. For example, salt and sugar are polar molecules with a hydrophilic nature. Non-polar compounds are “hydrophobic”, or water insoluble at room temperature such as fats, oils, proteins and silicones.

If you take a cup of water and add a drop of oil, the oil will appear to form into a ball in the water. This is due to the water molecules driven attraction to the other hydrophilic water molecules in the cup. The water molecules ignore the hydrophobic, non-polar oil compound. The molecules in the oil compound are squeezed tightly to allow the water molecules to increase their bonds. Hydrophobic, non-polar molecules do not attract or repel each other, which increases the pull between the water molecules. Water is a good solvent because hydrophilic compounds attract the hydrophilic water molecules and the two blend. For example, lubricants are not needed when a hydrophilic coating is used as on rubber. The water molecules are attracted to the hydrophilic coating and create a waterproof product. Hydrophilic coatings have a higher degree of wetness. Hydrophilic properties are powerful. The attraction of the water molecules is so extreme that the water molecules will push away all other molecules to gain access to a hydrophilic membrane. The bonds between hydrophilic molecules are very stable, strong hydrogen bonds. This process repels contaminants, which allows cells to remain clean and function.

The surface tension is caused by this attraction. EpidermxII™ has a signature hydrophilic ratio, and is formulated to lower the surface tension on the skin. No other microdermabrasion cream is developed for this specific result. This allows EpidermxII™ to maximize the impact of product performance and provide superior results.

The use of Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) is helpful to visualize the impact of EpidermxII™ on the skin. Below are two figures showing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) on the skin and hair follicles of the skin surface, which contain debris and oils.

Fig.1 we see how ineffective plain water is to remove soil and debris from the skin and hair follicles.

Fig.2 we see the visible results of a hydrophilic balanced product designed to lower the surface tension of the skin and hair follicles. The soil and debris is nearly gone.

Preservatives are a common factor between all products. Phenoxyethanol and Iodo Butylcarbamate (Diazolidinyl Urea/DMDMH) are severe irritants with a high level of allergic response. Hydroxymethylglycinates can react with essential oils, and can break down into formaldehyde. Behentrimonium Methylsulfate is an ammonia-based preservative and irritant. These preservatives are neutralizers,and are used in higher amounts negating the effects of acid-based anti-aging ingredients. NaturDerm™ lists all ingredients. NaturDerm™ uses 0.05% tree-bark derived Methyl/Propyl Parabens. NaturDerm™ does not use petrochemical derived Parabens, or excess preservatives. NaturDerm™ believes the result is a purer product.