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Artistry™ Creme Luxury Eye Frequently Asked Questions
Artistry™ Creme Luxury Eye Frequently Asked Questions
Artistry™ Creme Luxury Eye Frequently Asked Questions
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How does ARTISTRY™ Creme What clinical testing or laboratory
LuXury Eye differ from ARTISTRY™ support is available?
Creme LuXury? Clinical testing was performed to support
ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye was specially all safety and efficacy claims. All test results
developed for the delicate eye area and contains are on file in the Research and Development
ingredients not found in ARTISTRY™ Creme Department archives.
LuXury. These ingredients include Hydrolyzed
Lupine Protein and Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa)
Was the product tested on animals?
Seed Extract, which are known to increase
firmness, reduce puffiness and help reduce ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye was not tested
a fatigued look in the eye area. ARTISTRY™ on animals. We conduct clinical and consumer
Creme LuXury Eye is also fragrance-free, which testing with human volunteers.
is more appropriate for the sensitive eye area.
What is the ARTISTRY™ Creme
How long has ARTISTRY been LuXury Eye product intended for?
developing Creme LuXury Eye? The product is an eye cream formulated to
Formula modification and technology research address all of the major signs of ageing in the
for Artistry™ Creme LuXury Eye began two and eye area. Concerns such as dryness, fine lines
a half years ago. Development of the final creme and wrinkles, dark circles, puffiness and sagging
product has been completed within the last year. skin are addressed.
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PRODUCT USE I have extremely sensitive skin. What
should I expect after application of
How often should I use ARTISTRY™ ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye?
Creme LuXury Eye? The ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye product
ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye should be used has been thoroughly tested on groups of
every day, in the morning and the evening, after individuals with sensitive skin. There was no
using the ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury facial evidence of an allergic response or extreme
moisturiser. In the morning, be sure to also apply irritation. However, we recognise that no testing
a layer of sunscreen. programme can guarantee that all individuals
who wish to use it will not have a reaction.
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TECHNOLOGY AND Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract – a
highly purified Nutrilite™-produced extract which
INGREDIENTS helps protect the mitochondria from oxidation; it
also helps to increase ATP energy production.
How many patents are associated Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract (Roxisomes™)
with the ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury – helps to encourage natural repair of oxidative
Eye product? damage to the DNA located in the mitochondria.
This ingredient is encapsulated in specially
A total of three US patent applications have been engineered liposomes to enhance delivery to
filed in association with the ARTISTRY™ Creme the skin.
LuXury products:
Cardiolipin/L-Carnosine liposome – for What other special ingredients are
treatment of mitochondrial health. used in ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury
Eye?
Spinach Extract – for repair of DNA within the
mitochondria. ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye contains a blend
of two important botanical ingredients: hydrolyzed
CellEffect blend of ingredients – for treatment
lupine protein and medicago sativa (alfalfa) seed
of mitochondrial health
extract. These two botanicals help to improve
firmness and reduce puffiness and the fatigued
What is the CellEffect technology look in the eye area. In addition, ARTISTRY™
used in the ARTISTRY™ Creme Creme LuXury Eye contains an exclusive AMWAY-
LuXury Eye formula? manufactured liposome containing caffeine and
Centella Asiatica to also help reduce dark circles
ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye uses a and puffiness.
breakthrough approach to deal with oxidative
stress and the accumulated mitochondrial
What is the difference between
damage generated by our own metabolic
extrinsic and intrinsic ageing?
processes. This breakthrough technology is called
CellEffect. Extrinsic ageing refers to damaging effects that
come from outside the skin, such as sun exposure,
CellEffect features several unique and patented
smoke, pollution and other environmental stresses.
ingredients, which have been specially blended to
Intrinsic ageing refers to the damaging factors that
energize skin from within. CellEffect contains the
are generated by the metabolic processes that
following key ingredients:
occur in the mitochondria of our skin’s cells. Intrinsic
Cardiolipin – a unique and precious lipid, similar ageing is controlled by genetics and is part of the
to that found naturally in the mitochondria. natural ageing process.
The Cardiolipin in ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury
Eye helps to replenish this vital lipid in order to
What are Mitochondria?
energize the skin in the eye area. It also helps
protect the mitochondria from oxidative stress. Mitochondria are tiny organelles inside every cell
that provide the energy needed by our skin. The
L-Carnosine – a dipeptide of the amino acids,
primary job of the mitochondria is to create ATP.
beta-alanine and histidine. The primary function
ATP is important in the skin because it provides the
of this ingredient is to help increase Adenosine
energy needed for each skin cell to properly perform
Triphosphate (ATP) production, so that aged
its given role. Mitochondria can become damaged
skin cells can return to a younger, more active
as a natural result of living. During the process of
state. L-Carnosine also helps to protect the
producing energy, free radicals are released, which
mitochondria from oxidative stress and improves
can overwhelm our natural defenses. The damaged
overall skin health. Both the Cardiolipin and
mitochondria become less efficient and fewer in
the L-Carnosine are encapsulated in specially
numbers. Accordingly, ATP production declines
engineered liposomes for enhanced delivery to
and the cell will not have enough energy to perform
the skin.
properly. Skin, especially in the delicate eye area, will
begin to show the visible signs of aging.
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What is Cardiolipin and what is What are Roxisomes™ and where do
the source of the material used in they come from?
ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye?
Roxisomes™ are a natural source derived from
Of all the unique ingredients in ARTISTRY™ botanical extracts from the plant Arabidopsis
Creme LuXury Eye, the most important is Thaliana. In vitro, the extract has been shown
Cardiolipin. Cardiolipin is a unique and precious to help repair oxidative damage to the DNA in
lipid, similar to that found naturally in the skin. The the mitochondria. The extract is encapsulated
Cardiolipin in ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye in specially engineered liposomes to enhance
replenishes this vital lipid, thus helping to energize delivery to the skin.
the skin in the delicate eye area. It also helps to
protect the mitochondria from oxidative stress.
The material is obtained through a bioengineering What type of fragrance is used in
process that begins with soybean oil. ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye?
The ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye formula is
What is L-Carnosine? fragrance-free.
L-Carnosine (Beta-Alanyl-L-Histidine) is a
dipeptide which occurs naturally in the body. The
Does ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye
primary function of this ingredient is to energize
contain any ingredients derived from
the skin: it helps to increase ATP production, so
animals?
that aged skin cells can return to a younger, more ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye contains
active state. L-Carnosine has also been shown to squalane, a lipid derived from shark liver oil, and
help scavenge free radicals, so it has an additional sterol lipids from purified wool grease. These
protective functionality. ingredients are also used in other ARTISTRY™
products.
How is this delivery system for the
Cardiolipin/L-Carnosine unique? Does ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye
contain gluten?
The delivery system used for the Cardiolipin/L-
Carnosine is a specially engineered liposome The ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye formula
based on natural lecithin phospholipids, which does not contain any wheat ingredients. But it
helps to deliver the ingredients into the skin. does contain an oat derivative, so we would not
characterize this product as gluten-free.
What makes the NUTRILITE™
Spinach Extract used in the
ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye
product unique?
Spinacia oleracea (spinach) leaf extract is an
exclusive, NUTRILITE™-produced extract that
increases ATP production – that is, it energizes
the skin. Furthermore, as a powerful anti-oxidant,
it helps to protect the skin from oxidative stress.
But, most importantly, it enhances the natural
repair of damaged mitochondrial DNA (US
patented).
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TECHNOLOGY AND INGREDIENTS
ARTISTRYTM Creme LuXury Eye Features and Benefits
Features Benefits
Patented CellEffect Technology: Replenishes vital lipids for healthier-looking skin
Cardiolipin
Patented CellEffect Technology: Energize the skin resulting in younger-acting
L-Carnosine and NUTRILITE™ Spinach skin. Protect skin from oxidative stress.
Extract
Patented CellEffect Help to boost the skin’s natural ability to repair
Technology:Roxisomes™ the visible signs of aging
White Lupine and Alfalfa Seed Extract Known to increase firmness, reduce puffiness
and bags, and help refresh for a less fatigued
look
Japanese Cherry Blossom Known for calming and soothing the skin (anti-
stress)
Algae Extract and Pullulan Instant Lift Polymers provide a visible lift to
sagging skin
Mesh Polymers Instant Lift Polymers provide a visible lift to
sagging skin
Licorice Extract Known for calming and soothing the skin (anti-
stress)
Patented Ultrasomes Boosts skin’s natural ability to repair past DNA
damage
Shea Butter Natural emollient adds moisture to skin
Evening Primrose Seed Extract I mproves skin firmness and helps protect from
oxidative stress
Line-Blurring Powders Optically diffuse lines and darkness
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RESULTS CAUTIONS
How quickly will I see a difference in If I have bad sunburn, can I use this
my skin? product?
Results are individual and depend on many How about after a chemical peel or
factors such as age and condition of the skin laser treatment?
in the eye area. Clinical testing showed an
Generally, we do not recommend that any
immediate improvement in skin smoothness and
cosmetic product be used after a “bad”
reduced dryness in the delicate eye area. Fine
sunburn or any treatment that causes extreme
lines were reduced in two weeks. Dark circles
inflammation. The product should only be used
were significantly reduced in as little as four
after inflammation has subsided. For use after
weeks and sagging and puffiness in as little as
chemical peel or laser treatment, one should
eight weeks. After the first application, consumer
consult the physician.
testing conducted on ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury
Eye showed significant improvements for the
following: skin felt softer, smoother, moisturised Can I use this when I’m pregnant?
and firmer; skin was younger-looking, looked Ingredients in ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury
brighter and appeared more lifted. Continuous Eye have been shown to be safe for use by all
improvements in consumers’ perception of their women. Safety studies of cosmetics are not
skin were achieved within four to eight weeks of conducted on pregnant women. Considerations
product use. regarding whether or not to use this product or
other consumer products such as coffee, aspirin,
How long will the benefits of a etc should be discussed by the patient with her
treatment of Creme LuXury Eye last? doctor.
The benefits of Creme LuXury Eye will last with
continuous use, but the user must also use a daily Is ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye
sunscreen to prevent further ultraviolet damage ophthalmologist-tested?
and follow a regular skincare regimen to help Yes. It is also safe for contact lens wearers. It
maintain results. has been allergy- and dermatologist-tested. It is
suitable for all skin types, is mild to the skin, non-
How does the skin “act 15 years irritating and gentle.
younger”?
A clinical study was originally conducted using a
published method that correlated the mechanical
properties of the skin with panelist age, in order
to predict a calculated reduction in apparent
age after use of the ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury
product containing CellEffect technology. A re-test
of ARTISTRY™ Creme LuXury Eye containing
exactly the same amount of CellEffect technology
as the original product, and using the same
bio-instrumental method, confirmed the same
improvement in the mechanical properties of the
skin. This corresponds to the skin acting “15
years younger”.
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GLOSSARY Glycation—process which occurs when UV light
exposure activates the sugars naturally present in
our skin. Once activated, these sugar molecules
Antioxidant—molecules that can safely neutralize
bind to collagen and “crosslink” them to other
oxygen-based free radicals and stop the free radical
collagen strands. The once smooth and supple
cascade before skin structures are damaged.
collagen turns hard, coarse and inflexible.
ATP—Adenosine Triphosphate, a multifunctional
Intrinsic Aging—refers to the damaging factors
nucleotide which transports chemical energy within
that are generated by the metabolic processes that
cells for metabolism. ATP is the main energy source
occur in the mitochondria of our skin’s cells. Intrinsic
for the majority of cellular functions.
aging is controlled by genetics and the natural aging
process.
Cardiolipin—a unique and precious lipid used in
Creme L/X and Creme L/X Eye, which is similar to
L-Carnosine—a dipeptide which occurs naturally
that found naturally in the mitochondria.
in the body. The primary function of this ingredient
is to help to increase ATP production, so that aged
CellEffect—A unique approach from ARTISTRY
skin cells can return to a younger, more active state.
to deal with oxidative stress and the accumulated
L-Carnosine has also been shown to help scavenge
damage generated by our own metabolic processes.
free radicals.
Collagen—a fibrous protein that is the chief
Liposome—microscopic spheres manufactured
component of connective tissue (skin and tendons)
from natural or synthetic fatty substances that
include Phospholipids derived from soy lecithin.
Crosslinking—developed through the glycation
Liposomes act like a delivery system, depositing the
process which stiffens collagen strands that were
entrapped ingredient onto the skin.
formally flexible and elastic.
Lipids—fat, or fat-like substances that are insoluble
Dermal Structure—skin is made up of two primary
in water.
layers, the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis,
or outer layer of the skin, is a tough, protective
mDNA—DNA located in organelles called
layer. The dermis, or inner layer, is thicker than the
mitochondria; easily damaged by internally
epidermis and provides skin’s strength and elasticity.
generated oxidative stress.
Beneath the dermis is an additional subcutaneous
layer composed of protein fibers and adipose tissue
Mitochondria—tiny organelles inside every cell that
or fat.
generate and provide the energy needed by our skin
cells.
Dermal/Epidermal Junction—junction between
the dermis and the epidermis in the skin. This is
RoxisomesTM—contains a natural botanical extract
a vital interface structure where the cells of the
from the plant Arabidopsis Thaliana. The extract
epidermis receive their nutrients from the blood
has been shown in-vitro to help repair oxidative
vessels in the dermis.
damage to the DNA in the mitochondria. The extract
is encapsulated in specially engineered liposomes to
Dermis—the skin’s inner layer.
enhance delivery to the skin.
DNA—Deoxyribonucleic Acid, the molecule which
Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract—
contains the genetic blueprint for all living organisms
an exclusive, NUTRILITE™ - produced extract
that helps increases ATP production. It is also a
Elastin—connective fiber in skin that is flexible and
powerful anti-oxidant and helps protect the cell from
elastic and helps hold tissues in place.
oxidative stress. But most important, it aids in the
Epidermis—the skin’s outer layer. repair of damaged mitochondrial DNA (US patent-
pending). The Spinach is grown on the NUTRILITE
Extrinsic Aging—refers to damaging effects that farms, making this is the first vertically-integrated
come from outside the skin: sun exposure, smoke, NUTRILITE ingredient utilized in an ARTISTRY
pollution and other environmental stresses. cosmetic product. This means it is the first time that
all production steps: planting, growing, harvesting,
Free Radicals—molecules in an excited state extracting and purifying the extract were performed
which contain an uneven and unpaired number by NUTRILITE.
of electrons and which are typically formed from
oxygen.