Interview with Celazome Skin Care: Anti-aging, acne treatments, and caring for your skin at your age

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I had the opportunity to interview Carolyn Veroni, the Director of Business Development for Celazome Clinical Skin Care, on the topic of skincare issues that the average woman struggles with. I apologize ahead of time for the lengthy post, but I just couldn’t bare to cut her interview down too much because she shared such great information that I think everyone will be interested in. Here is what she had to say. (TCPJ is me, or “The Confessions of a Product Junkie”… and CV is Carolyn Veroni.)

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TCPJ: What are the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to taking care of their skin?

CV: The biggest mistake we see often comes from people not changing their products to match what their skin type is “today.” Your skin changes several times throughout a year and you need to use the correct product as it changes. What works in the winter might not work in the summer.

TCPJ: How is adult acne different than teenage acne? Should it be treated differently?

CV: The cause of acne is the same at any age, and involves overactive sebaceous glands that produce an excess amount of oil. When this oil mixes with dead skin cells and other debris on the face, it clogs the skin’s pores. Bacterium builds up underneath the surface of the clogged pores, which leads to breakouts. Although the root cause of acne is consistent at any age, this is where the similarity ends.

TEEN ACNE

Teen acne usually features a number of common characteristics, including:

• Breakouts typically occur on the forehead, nose and chin, known as the T-zone
• The catalyst for teen acne is usually the hormonal fluctuations that are common during puberty – when puberty is over, the acne often disappears
• May appear as blackheads, whiteheads, pustules or cystic acne
• May respond well to over the counter treatment options

Because teenagers typically have oily skin, the over the counter acne solutions are geared toward this skin type. While these work well for the majority of teens, these formulas may be too harsh for adult skin that tends to be drier and more sensitive. A trip to your skin care professional can help curb these problems.

ADULT ACNE

Adult acne differs somewhat from teen acne, and usually sports the following characteristics:

• Breakouts are more common on the lower part of the face, including the chin and jaw line
• May be due to the hormonal fluctuations of menstrual cycles, pregnancy or menopause
• May be exacerbated by stress
• In addition to blackheads, whiteheads, pustules and cystic acne, adults may develop a form of rosacea with their acne breakouts

Because adults often have dry or combination skin, the usual over the counter treatments often do little more than irritate the complexion. You would need to visit a skin care specialist or dermatologist for these treatment options:

• Microdermabrasion
• Chemical Peels
• Laser Skin Resurfacing
• Smoothbeam laser Treatment

TCPJ: What should people in their early twenties be focusing on when it comes to skincare? How about in their thirties and forties? Fifties and up?

CV:

TWENTIES

The teenage years and associated adolescent hormones that showed up in your skin should be calming now. It may be that blemishes are less likely, and you may have combination skin – Oily T-zone and Normal or dry skin on the cheek area. For some, the teenage years didn’t give the expected pimples and they have now found themselves in an acne situation in their twenties. Pimples need to be healed as quickly as possible to negate the likelihood of scarring. It may be that in your twenties you are entering a period of life that includes pregnancy, post natal and associated hormonal fluctuations are likely to indicate changing skin care requirements.

THIRTIES

If you had oily skin or were besieged by pimples during your teenage years and into your twenties, by your thirties these issues are likely to be in the past. However, for some, adult acne may be a problem. Your skin may present with sensitivities as well as a period of life that includes pregnancy, post natal and associated hormonal fluctuations. These symptoms are likely to indicate changing skin care requirements.

FORTIES

For most women in their forties protection against the environment is of utmost importance. Your first concern in this instance is to treat the skin in a gentle manner and strengthen the skin. You will need to look to more nourishing/moisturizing day and night care complete with a broad spectrum UVA UVB protection sunscreen for your daily regimen.

FIFTIES
Mature skin tends towards dryness and loses its elasticity. Our skin gets a little thinner. You may feel you have very sensitive skin often due to synthetic chemical skin care and or harsh treatments such as peels or acidic exfoliating treatments. The important issue is that you are able to recognize your skin condition and be aware that it changes therefore your day care needs to alter as well.

TCPJ: What key ingredients should people of those age groups be looking for in their skincare products?

CV: Anti-aging skincare most likely will contain active ingredients like Retinol, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Vitamin C, Peptides and Kojic Acid that boost the level of collagen and elastin fibers within the skin and hydrate it intrinsically. As a result, they enhance the skin texture, diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and reduce puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

Avoid Unprotected Sun Exposure If you have exposed your skin to unprotected sunlight in your younger years, chances are damage has already occurred. Furthermore, unprotected sun exposure may just aggravate the damage and enhance the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Moreover, the skin tends to become dry and lifeless.

Never venture out in the sun without applying sunscreen. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen that offers protection against the UVA as well as the UVB rays of the sun. Apply sunscreen at least 15-20 minutes before you go out.

TCPJ: People tend to peg their skin as a certain “type” – oily, dry, combination, etc. Is this a good way to be thinking about and treating skin?

CV: Absolutely! Understanding your individual skin type is the first step in building a regimen and taking care of your skin. Once a person understands their skin type, it is easier to understand what is needed to treat their skin. If a person does not know their skin type, I recommend going visiting a professional who can help them determine what their current skin type is.

TCPJ: What is the appropriate age to begin using eye cream?

CV: I would say 22 and over is an appropriate time to start using eye cream.

TCPJ: Now that we understand skincare a little better, tell us a little but about the company you work for, Celazome.

CV: What is the most delicate, sensitive skincare situation you can think of?

How about helping to rehabilitate the skin severe third-degree burn patients? Celazome was originally born when we were asked to develop a technology that would help deliver moisture and nourishing ingredients to the most fragile skin. We have since transferred this exclusive nanotechnology to a full range skin care line that was once only carried by dermatologists, physicians, and clinical offices. By understanding the science of the skin, incorporating our nanotechnology, and hand selecting ingredients from around the world, Celazome provides a skin experience unlike no one else.

TCPJ: There are a lot of skincare products in the market today. What makes Celazome different from other skincare brands?

CV: The skincare landscape is competitive to say the least. I would say there are 3 differentiating factors that separate us from the rest-

1. Life sciences- What many don’t know about Celazome is that our parent company (Dermazone Solutions) is a life sciences company that developed our proprietary nanotechnology. We incorporate this exclusive nanotechnology that works with the skin unlike the vast majority of brands out there. First, we are able to penetrate the top layer of the skin, allowing our hand selected ingredients to be delivered where they are needed the most. Second, the nanotechnology has a time release function once it gets to the layer of skin it needs to be in. Your skin can only handle so many ingredients at once. Because of this time release technology, we are able to make the skin and ingredients work in harmony together throughout the day. We like to say our technology makes our ingredients work smarter.

2. Ingredients- Did you know that there are different standards used in skin care? Celazome choses to go above and beyond standards required by the skin care industry and selects ingredients that pass pharmaceutical standards. This means our ingredients and manufacturing process is held to higher standards- we only want to offer the best experience possible, which means we have to hold ourselves to a higher standard then the rest. By being involved in the ingredient selection with our clinical background, we are able to understand the highest percentages and concentration levels a particular ingredient will work fast with the skin.

3. Guarantee- We are one of the few brands who openly offers a guarantee on our product. Throughout the years of developing our nanotechnology, hand selecting only the best ingredients, and continually testing our formulas, we are that confident in knowing our products will work for your skin with 2-4 weeks. When your line is carried and used by dermatologists, physicians, and clinical practices there is no room for error- we have to work for your skin.

TCPJ: Which Celazome products are your absolute “must have” products that you can’t live without?

CV: That is a tough question to ask since much of our line and recommendations are based on skin type and understanding our customer’s skin history. But as the summer is quickly approaching, I would say the “must have” is Celazome’s Moisturizing Sunscreen. With prevalence of skin cancer cases on dramatically on the rise, it is so important to make sunscreen part of your regimen and lifestyle.

Celazome offers 3 different types of sunscreen which offers broad spectrum protection- meaning your skin will be protected against UVA and UVB rays (check your sunscreen right now- do you know if you are getting maximum protection from the sun?). Depending on your skin type, lifestyle, and what you are looking for in a sunscreen we have developed a sun care line that we guarantee will protect your skin.

TCPJ: Thank you Carolyn for a great interview!

Don’t forget to check out Celazome’s website and see what solutions they have for your skin!

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Carolyn’s Bio: Carolyn Veroni is a former Spa owner of 15 years and is licensed in Cosmetology, Trichology as well as Lymphatic Drainage. She is the Director of Business Development for Celazome Clinical Skin Care (a subsidiary of Dermazone Solutions an FDA manufacturing facility specializing in clinical skin care and nutraceuticals). With more than 25 years of experience in the industry; Carolyn loves sharing her expertise in the beauty field as a speaker, trainer and writer for a variety of publications.