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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Yonka’s STIMULASTINES JOUR & NUIT—correction for deep wrinkles: DISCONTINUED

DISCONTINUED 5/2017:
The Stimulastine products were very short lived in the Yonka-Paris skin care product lineup. I can’t say for sure, but I think they were only around for a few years. What I do know for sure is that I hardly sold any of these 2 products. I simply could not justify their price tag vs. their former counterparts, plan old Elastine Jour and Elastine Nuit. These much older branded products have been in the Yonka line since I started using it in 1985. The newer Stimulastines had more bells and whistle ingredients, and therefore higher prices, but were they really that much better than Jour & Nuit of old?

My clients trust me and know I will give them the truth when it comes to what to use on their skin as well as my opinions about the many products in the Yonka line. To be sure: most of Yonka’s products I love, but the Stimulastines I did not. And I told my clients the same. Did I contribute to their demise? I’ll never know. But I will assume these newer products weren’t good sellers or they wouldn’t be removed. My guess is other aestheticians had similar issues and concerns—as well as clients who did love these products as you can read in the comments below.

As I usually do, I will leave the information about the Stimulastines here for anyone who is interested to read about them. It’s moot since they aren’t available, but after spending time writing and publishing these blog articles, it’s hard for me to just delete them in their entirety.

UPDATE:
Because I obviously don’t know the ins and outs of everything Yonka has in their planning folders, apparently the new TIME RESIST (day & night) creams are the replacement products for Stimulastine. Go to the Yonka moisturizers link below to find out more about these new creams.


From Yonka headquarters:  
STIMULASTINE JOUR contains natural ingredients with the latest innovations in skin care to effectively combat the visible signs of aging. This silky cream dramatically boosts skin’s elasticity and smooths skin’s texture for visibly younger skin. In an 8-week clinical test, Yonka Stimulastine Jour Restructuring Wrinkle Remover reduced wrinkle depth by up to 28% and smoothed the surface of wrinkles by up to 64%.

Stimulastine Jour combats elastin degradation to preserve skin’s elasticity. It provides a smoothing and lifting effect for visibly younger skin. Stimulatine Jour is make from 92% ingredients of natural origin and is paraben-free.


Yonka’s research results:
In a 4-week trial, users reported:
  • Skin is nourished100%
  • Skin is more hydrated95%
  • Skin is smoother76%
Essential ingredients:
  • Boswellia serrata extract—anti-inflammatory, protects elastin 
  • Oat Polysaccharides—smoothing
  • Co-Enzyme Q10—antioxidant, protects skin from free radical damage 
  • Silicon—minimizes skin imperfections
  • Soy Peptides—biostimulants, restructuring
  • Vitamins A, C, and E—antioxidants
  • Yonka “Quintessence” (essential oils of thyme, lavender, cypress, geranium, and rosemary)—energizing 
  • Shea butter, camelia oil, cereal germ oil—repairing, protecting, hydrating
  • Plant glycerin, grape seed oil—hydrating, reconstructing
  • Vitamins A, C, and A—antioxidants, regenerating
  • Essential oils of geranium, lavender, neroli and jasmine—relaxing

Here is a review from one of my enthusiastic clients: 

I love the Stimulatine Jour! It does work believe it or not, especially for the reason I purchased it in the first place, which was to keep skin from drinking in my foundation. And it does help with this. I use a very light coverage foundation with SPF just to mask my redness. So its a great product for me. If it wasnt, I wouldnt pay $112 for it! When I type that amount out, it really just seems ridiculous, but it actually works and it hasnt bothered my skin so far. I think its the frankincense/boswellia.

Yonka has been good to me lately. Ive never had any other products actually do what they say, so perhaps it is worth the extra money. You should be pleased that you have invested so much in this skin care line over the years. You made a great choice and stuck with it. So many aestheticians are always looking for the next best product.



From Yonka headquarters: STIMULASTINE NUIT provides 3D results to diminish wrinkle depth and surface area thanks to its elastin-boosting natural activities. This smoothing cream helps repair and support healthy skin functions overnight, during skin’s regenerative peak. In an 8-week clinical test, Yonka Stimulastine Nuit Restructuring Wrinkle Remover reduced wrinkle depth by up to 28% and smoothed the surface of wrinkles by up to 64%.
Stimulastine Nuit combats elastin degradation to preserve skin’s elasticity. It provides a smoothing and lifting effect for visibly younger and well-hydrated skin. Stimulatine Nuit is made from 93% ingredients of natural origin and is paraben-free.

Yonka’s research results:
In a 4-week trial, users reported: 
  • Skin is nourished: 100%
  • Skin is smoother: 81%
  • Skin is more hydrated: 95%
Essential ingredients:
  • Dill extract—regenerating
  • Silicon—minimizes skin imperfections
  • Soy Peptides—biostimulants, restructuring
  • Yonka “Quintessence” (essential oils of thyme, lavender, cypress, geranium, and rosemary)—energizing 
  • Shea butter, grape seed oil, grain germ oil—repairing, protecting, hydrating
  • Plant glycerin, grape seed oil—hydrating, reconstructing
  • Vitamins A, C, and E—antioxidants, regenerating
  • Essential oils of lavender, neroli, and jasmine—relaxing

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Clay Mask Quick Tip #2: clay in the steam room

Remember—you'll have a clay mask on!
QUICK TIP: Apply a clay mask before hopping into the steam room. It’s the perfect way to keep the mask moist while protecting your skin at the same time. Do not go into steam rooms bare-faced!