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Chicago Skin Science’s Product of the Week 4/3/23

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Epionce Enriched Firming Mask 

A mask that is soothing upon application and quickly absorbed by the skin, the Epionce Enriched Firming Mask is a pleasant end to anyone’s evening skincare routine. Upon waking the user will find skin to appear quenched and smooth without excess product or residue. I have thoroughly enjoyed this product as an addition to the more intensive anti-aging and prescription products in my skincare regimen. Though not scented this mask has a beautiful aroma brought on by its array of botanical oils and extracts giving dry, aged, or treated skin the opportunity to glow. The Enriched Firming Mask is $42 and is available for domestic shipping and store pick up. 

 

Key Benefits 

  • Extra hydration for firmer looking skin 
  • Helps soothe and calm irritating factors 
  • Helps reduce visible redness 

 

How to Use 

Evenly apply to clean skin. Leave on for 5-10 minutes then rinse. For additional hydration, do not rinse. For best results, use weekly. 

Pro tip… this product behaves beautifully under the Omnilux Mask LED Phototherapy, recommended by Chicago Cosmetics and Dermatology Estheticians.  

 

Key Ingredients: 

Meadowfoam Extract (limnantes alba): A very rich source of fatty acids, which is a key component of skin structure and appearance, it’s a natural hydrator to help keep skin feeling moisturized, and improves the appearance of rejuvenated skin. 

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum parkii): A natural source of moisturization for skin, it has a soothing and hydrating effect when applied to dry skin. 

Orange Fruit Extract (Citrus aurantium dulcis): In addition to anti-oxidant benefits, it has properties to help improve the visible appearance of unwanted dark spots. 

Willow Bark Extract (Salix alba): A botanical source of Salicylic acid, a common ingredient that helps prevent and diminish blemishes. 

Safflower Seed Oil (Carthamus tinctorius): Rich in fatty acids, which is a key component of the skin, Safflower Seed Oil is naturally hydrating to help maintain moisture in the skin. It is also full of antioxidants and helps calm redness caused by irritation. 

Avocado Oil (Persea gratissima): A very rich source of linoleic acid, which is a key component of skin structure and appearance, it is also rich in vitamins, improves hydration and calms the skin. 

Lavender Extract (Lavandula angustifolia): A rich source of flavonoids and antioxidants. It has been used in herbal medicine to soothe and calm irritation in the skin. 

Date Fruit Extract (Phoenix dactylifera): Used in Chinese herbal medicine, it is also an effective anti-aging ingredient. It contains phytosterols, ursolic acid, and antioxidants which are known to help improve the visible appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

 

 

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