Keeping the skin healthy, youthful

MANILA, Philippines - Who wants to look old? If the number of anti-aging creams and treatments in the market is any indication, then no one wants to look ahead of their years.

If creams don’t work, a variety of cosmetic and medical procedures will give one the youthful and glowing skin that is the pride of youth.

Did you know that the secret to a youthful glowing skin is deep within you? The Zen Institute is offering a unique way of keeping the skin healthy and supple that puts one’s own body to work.

The process is call Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, an emerging treatment that utilizes blood platelets in stimulating injured cells to heal and regenerate themselves.

The method was first used by dentists to enhance the healing of wounds in cancer patients who underwent jaw reconstruction. It has since been applied to a variety of medical fields, from cardiovascular surgery to orthopedics.

Dr. Mary Jane Torres of The Zen Institute (A Medical Spa) introduced PRP therapy in the country three years ago, offering it as an alternative to methods such as fillers, lasers and radio frequency treatments.

She advises its use for skin rejuvenation procedures since can it focus facial concerns such as wrinkles, folds, scars and wounds. It also corrects deep lines and improves collagen production.

Blood extracted from a client is processed to harvest platelets, which are then injected into the areas that need attention. The platelets stimulate cell growth in that part of the body. When used on injured or damaged tissue, the platelets the development of new cells for healthier and younger skin.

To complement PRP therapy, Torres also recommends the use of Dermaheal, a high-quality brand of cosmeceutical products that addresses issues such as anti-aging, anti-pigmentation, anti-hair loss, anti-inflammation and other skin troubles.

Dermaheal is made by Caregen, a global supplier of biomimetic peptides and growth factors to the cosmetic industry since 2002. Its advanced research and development in the biotechnology industry for many years has allowed it to patent active ingredients that have an excellent reputation in the international cosmetic industry.

Dermaheal’s range of cosmeceuticals uses growth factors and biomimetic peptides to stimulate the growth of skin cells. PRP therapy coupled with Dermaheal products assures clients of The Zen Institute (A Medical Spa) that they receive optimal care for their dermatological concerns.

Dermaheal anti-aging products with growth factor include Dermaheal Cosmeceutical Anti-wrinkle Serum, which maintains optimum moisture balance and keeps skin radiant and supplied with nourishment; Dermaheal Cosmeceutical Anti-wrinkle Cream, which reduces and prevents wrinkles by generating new skin cells and increasing skin elasticity; Dermaheal Cosmeceutical Eye Cream, which slows down the visible signs of skin aging, such as wrinkles and crow’s feet; Dermaheal Cosmeceutical Mask Pack, which has strong antioxidants that reduces free radicals and inhibits the aging of skin cells; and Dermaheal Wrinkle Skinceutical Serum, which improves the appearance of wrinkles by increasing the level of collagen, elastin and ECM.

PRP therapy is just one of the non-surgical procedures offered by The Zen Institute for men and women. When combined with other treatments such as Endolift or Biochemical Lift and Signature Treatment, it promises results similar to having a facelift.

Apart from its line of anti-aging and anti-wrinkle products, Dermaheal also has a line of anti-hair loss products. The Dermaheal Hair Conditioning Shampoo cleanses hair and scalp to absorb maximum active ingredients in complementary Dermaheal Hair Nutrition Pack and Dermaheal Hair Concentrating Serum.

The Dermaheal Hair Concentrating Serum has a high concentration of biomimetic peptides and other ingredients for hair nutrition and intensively cares for the scalp and hair follicle to stop hair loss and to regain hair.

The Dermaheal Hair Nutrition Pack provides intensive nutrition to hair and scalp with conditioning effect to stop hair loss and to regain hair.

Dermaheal’s line of anti-aging and anti-hair loss products is available exclusively at The Zen Institute (A Medical Spa).

For inquiries and consultations, visit The Zen Institute (A Medical Spa) at Scout Rallos branch, Quezon City (441-1712 or 412-2528), Bonifacio Global City branch, (856-2027 to 28) and Hotel Sofitel (Philippine Plaza branch), 832-6957. Visit its website at www.thezeninstitute.com.