Celestite relaxes facial muscles for a short period of time thus reducing the appearance of wrinkles.

Celestite also provides a great makeup base giving making it the perfect product to use before going out at night. It is also makeup friendly and can be used as a refreshing spritz throughout the day.

This spritz is also particulalry effective in reducing rosacea flushing.

Method of short term skin wrinkles correction using strontium divalent ion.

Inventors: Hannah Sivak and Mary Hunter

There are many treatments purported to improve the appearance of aging skin, but only one of them, injections of botulinum toxin, has a clear effect on wrinkles by inhibiting the capacity of the facial muscles to contract.

Botulinum toxin works by binding to the neuronal cell membrane.

The light polypeptide chain of the two-chain botulinum toxin cleaves specific sites on the SNARE proteins, preventing complete assembly of the synaptic fusion complex and thereby blocking acetylcholine release. Without acetylcholine release, the muscle is unable to contract and the wrinkle is smoothed out.

Use of botulinum toxin for wrinkles is only suitable for a minority because it requires injections administered every few months by medical professionals, making it an expensive proposition. Besides, the method has the potential for causing accidental permanent paralysis of face muscles.

Other treatments purported to smooth out wrinkles consist in the application of creams containing peptides designed to have some homology to the SNARE complex of SNAP-25, thus interfering with muscle contraction. These treatments require long term use and seem to be of doubtful efficacy.

The present invention provides methods of improving the appearance of sun damaged skin and/or aged skin. More particularly, the invention provides methods of treating skin using compositions that include strontium divalent ions.

The entry of calcium into cells via voltage dependent channels regulates muscle contraction and neuronal discharge.

Some divalent inorganic ions, such as barium and strontium, mimic the ability of calcium to pass through the voltage dependent calcium channels. Strontium (Sr) is located below Calcium in the Periodic Table of the Elements. Sr++ is a divalent cation that may also compete with Ca++ for binding to some receptors. This capacity of strontium ions maybe responsible for the analgesic effect of strontium, an effect taken advantage of in dentifrices, alleviation of skin sensory irritation and, taken orally, for arthritic pain. Calcium is thought to play a role in the pain process by regulating the release of the chemicals that nerve cells use to communicate, and strontium would compete with calcium, effectively hindering entrance of calcium into the nerve cell.

Strontium is taken orally to help with osteoporosis. This particular use has led to extensive toxicity studies and it has been found that even for long term use, toxicity is not a problem.

We have found that application of strontium ion in a suitable carrier, e.g. a distillate of orange flower petals (neroli floral water), within minutes of application changes the texture of photoaged skin, resulting in a more youthful complexion. The epidermal ridges are less pronounced, an effect that may be related to relaxation of erector muscles.

Application of a lotion containing strontium ion using as diluent distillate of orange petals and distilled water in equal volume, smoothed out the skin and increased skin turgidity within a few minutes. This effect lasted for about 4 hours.

This smoothing effect could be observed even when the strontium solution was applied over a layer of powder make-up.

The objective of this invention is to provide a method and composition for a cosmetic treatment that improves the texture of skin, decreasing the appearance of wrinkles and increasing the turgidity based upon the topical application to exposed or affected skin areas of at least one active agent, in association with a dermatologically acceptable carrier or vehicle. This invention is based upon the finding that strontium divalent ions in a suitable vehicle can have a smoothing effect upon skin.

Use Celestite Spritz under makeup as a base, to help relax wrinkes, or as a refreshing spray. Use as needed.

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Customer Reviews

• Author: Ofelia
  This is a fabulous product. A very light mist on the face, whether on clean skin or after makeup, effectively tightens & tones up facial features. The face is gently lifted without any tight feeling. Somehow I immediately look 25 instead of 35. Great instant pick-me-up to carry around for use anytime. I don't understand how it works but it really does.
• Author: Stephanie
  I wasn't totally impressed with the product's effect on my face (I'm 29 with deep brow furrows) & was ready to give it away when I tought to test it out on my hanging, post-baby belly apron. It was like a miracle! After just the first night I noticed my "fatty apron" was tighter & less pendulous! Now I'm ready to buy this stuff by the vat & I'm certainly not sharing it!
• Author: Angela
  I love it. Fantastic prep before applying any other serums or creams.
• Author: Jeanine
  This was one of the very first products I tried. I needed something to set my mineral make up and this works perfectly. It's got a super fine spray that evenly mists the product and won't cause any unslightly clumping of foundation. I've noticed a slight stinging sensation if I apply it to broken skin (like a bug bite or such) but it goes away immediately and leaves a beautiful and flawless finish.
  
  Rating: Can't live without it!