DNA Repair at Forefront of Anti-Aging Revolution;
Science Based Skincare Redefines Approach to Skin Rejuvenation
Freeport, NY (December 14, 2006) -- The newest buzzwords in skincare, appropriately, sound futuristic: Ultrasomes and Photosomes. These bio-engineered ingredients, designed to encourage the repair of the skin's fragile DNA, represent the future of anti-aging, developed to treat photo-aged skin by targeting the source of the imbalance. Scientists say it's melding the world of genomics with beauty. Dermatologists say it actually works.
In the December 2006 issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, Dr. David H. McDaniel predicts an aggressive approach to anti-aging that includes DNA repair. The Virginia-based dermatologist suggests that the ability to truly individualize cosmeceuticals to a unique DNA and lifestyle is just around the corner.
"We need a radically new approach to protecting against premature aging," states Dr. McDaniel. "The best protection should include an effective SPF, a potent antioxidant with high EPF (environmental protection factor) and, for those with strong sun exposure, the new DNA repair enzymes (ultrasomes and photosomes)."
Leading dermatologists and photobiology researchers share Dr. McDaniel's opinion. Daniel B. Yarosh, PhD, a molecular biologist with a specialty in gene repair, formed AGI Dermatics 20 years ago to study DNA repair, the impact of the sun on the immune system, and cell-signaling in skin.
According to Dr. Yarosh, one of the outcomes of the Human Genome project was an improved ability to study the impact of UV rays on the skin's DNA. Clinical research has shown that UV rays damage the DNA, which, in turn, contributes to the perfect storm of photo-aging: wrinkles, uneven texture, dull tone. Today's most dynamic area of skincare analyzes how to reverse that damage by healing and re-programming, the DNA.
"There is a pervasive feeling that skin damage from the past cannot be repaired unless drastic measures are taken," said Dr. Yarosh. "The new message from the genomics revolution is that skin can indeed be repaired and re-programmed. The harmful effects of UV-induced damage are not irreversible."
AGI Dermatics has spent decades developing and testing their sophisticated ingredients in clinical studies. These ingredients are the essential building blocks for regenerating DNA and sustaining skin health. One drug, Dimericine, is a skin lotion waiting FDA approval as a prescription to reduce incidence of pre-malignancies and skin cancer.
This year, AGI launched Remergent, a 7-product skincare line with a similar concept for DNA repair. Available only from medical professionals, the Remergent line is the first product line to use sophisticated formulas to target DNA repair, barrier re-building, pigmentary issues, discolorations from the sun and other skin concerns. The Remergent DNA Repair Formula is a twice-a-day serum that encourages the skin to self-correct and, when used with a sunscreen, prevent future damage.
"Our philosophy is that it's not too late to reverse the effects of photodamage in skin," said Dr. Yarosh. "Soon, DNA repair will be as commonplace as sunscreen in a total approach to skin health."
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Remergent™ is formulated by AGI Dermatics, the bio-pharmaceutical laboratory that has led the research of DNA repair of the skin for more than 20 years. Founded by Daniel B. Yarosh, PhD, AGI Dermatics specializes in skin photobiology, dedicating research and development to DNA repair, solar impact on the immune system, and cell-signaling in skin. The company's application of groundbreaking active ingredients and meticulously engineered liposome delivery systems is validated in controlled clinical studies and published in dozens of peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals.
