How do cosmeceuticals work through all the dermal layers (where other Products don't)? Is it the ingredient or how much of the ingredient?

Both factors are equally critical, what ingredients and how much. It must be the correct ingredient with proven potency to do what it is claimed to do as well as the correct amount to deliver what is expected. The quality of the ingredient, meaning purity, potency and stability, can't be underestimated.

What is collagen and elastin?

Collagen and elastin are the major structural proteins present in the skin that give our skin integrity and its mechanical properties. Collagen can be compared to the springs in a mattress - you sleep well on a new mattress but the quality lowers with age as the springs wear out.
The same applies to our skin. It is said that 1 gram of collagen has the same rigidity as 1 gram of steel.
Elastin is responsible for skin elasticity. It helps skin to return to its original position when poked or pinched. Its function can be compared to the 'stretch' in fabric. Fabric with stretch can extend, temporarily adjust to different shapes and then return to its original state. In our skin both proteins, collagen and elastin 'cooperate' together to resist stress that the environment and the ageing process has on our skin.

What exactly does 'toning' mean?

To 'tone' the skin means to clean and tighten the pores, making it harder for irritants, dirt and stress to negatively affect the skin complexion.Toners act like a seal for pores after cleansing and lessen the chances of blackheads and breakouts. Become Age Resistant Spray Toner brightens the skin and leaves it feeling fresher.

What is your opinion on acid peels, microdermabrasion or any other form of resurfacing of the skin other than using gentle exfoliators?

In our opinion every decision on how far to go with exfoliation has to be taken with caution. Any resurfacing method can produce fantastic results; however everything comes at a cost. Potential of side effects are dramatically higher than for traditional, gentle exfoliators. Also too excessive/frequent resurfacing may in the long term accelerate the ageing process of the skin as well create a thicker more open-pored skin.

Where do the ingredients come from?

Our Products are a combination of natural and scientific ingredients. Ingredients of natural origin are plant, marine or mineral derived. Our scientific ingredients are pharmaceutical grade cosmeceuticals that are skin identical and incorporate nano, bio and peptide technologies.

How is the blending of ingredients to create the become Products different from any other skin product line in the industry?

In respect to become Products, composition is paramount and this is what makes the differences between brands and Products. Become Products present a very balanced, skin friendly yet very effective composition. The Products are multifunctional; they are built utilizing principles of aromatherapy, color therapy, herbal medicine, biotechnology and advances in cosmetic chemistry. Each material has its own characteristics - some are temperature or light sensitive, some like more acidic or alkaline environment while some others can only coexist if paired with certain other ingredients. The procedure of making the product is complex. Due to the different characteristics of ingredients they have to be added at the stage suitable for them. The easy way to illustrate this is making a comparison with cooking a soup. To make a good soup you have to know the ingredients, when to add them and sometimes also in what order. Some have to be cooked for a long time while others added at the end, when the product is ready to serve. It is worth noting that from the same ingredients different cooks will make different quality soups, some will be very good and some will be mediocre.

Do become Products contain natural ingredients?

Yes all become Products contain natural ingredients plus they are enhanced with the latest cutting edge scientific ingredients. This balance of science and nature gives you a line of outstanding skin care Products that really work.

Become Products are alcohol free, why do we list a number of different types of alcohol in our ingredients?

There is a great variety of different alcohols, nature-based or chemically made. Their characteristics are very different; so are their functions. The alcohols used in become Products belong to the so-called 'fatty alcohols' group; they are moisturizing and protective to the skin. They are derived from vegetable oils and fats.

Do become Products have any animal-based ingredients in them?

Yes, two:
Albumen (egg whites) present in The Lift Powder.
Hydrolyzed Collagen (marine-based) present in the Color Therapy Masks.

Why do we list 'Parfum' in our ingredients?

Parfum contains essential oils (and not alcohol like perfume does), which are known not only for their smell but also for their healing and nourishing properties.