HELIX: The Powerhouse of Retinol-Free Skincare
The unique story of inflammation-prone skin is all about hormonal fluctuations, oil production, stress, exercise, and environmental exposure. We’ve all been there, and we understand that sensitive or inflamed skin is often offered harsh, stripping skincare products that do nothing but aggravate the inflammation. Inflammation-prone skin deserves support and gentle care for lasting skin health.
This December, BioMedical Emporium presents the HELIX Series – a science-led, retinol-free skincare approach, managing the changes of acne and inflammation-prone skin through sustainable care.
Inflammation-Prone Skin: Why It Deserves Science
Anyone with acne and inflammation-prone skin needs to navigate plenty of changes every day, from hormonal shifts to school and work schedules, friends, and exercise. All of these play a huge role in how skin evolves and reacts to everyday stressors.
An increase in androgen activity (like testosterone) sends sebaceous glands into overdrive, producing excess sebum. While sebum production is completely normal and the skin’s natural oil, too much of it can clog pores and irritate skin. Hormonal shifts are the top culprits for skin challenges – so it’s about acknowledging the biological process underway and understanding the underlying cause.
- Inflammation: This is the bodily response to clogged pores and dead skin cells, which creates the prime conditions for pimples to pop up.
- Cystic acne: These are very deeply embedded, painful lesions that can be a challenge to navigate.
- Blackheads: Open surface pores that are clogged up and appear darker because of oxidation.
- Sebum: The skin’s natural oil produced by sebaceous glands, a main culprit in acne development.
- Hair follicles: Areas where acne can form when dead skin cells mix with oil and cause inflammation.
This is why acne-prone skin deserves skincare solutions that support the skin barrier in a calm yet targeted approach. The fine balance the HELIX Series was designed to deliver.
Meet the HELIX Series: A Biomedical Solution for Reactive Skin
BioMedical Emporium’s retinol-free skincare HELIX Series provides a multi-action approach to manage pesky breakouts, excess oil production, and inflammation, supporting young, active skin on three levels:
- Balanced skin barrier through hydration
- Managing excess oil and breakouts for clearer skin
- Restoring confidence through comfortable, supported skin
By combining actives like Salicylic Acid, Zinc Oxide, and Succinic Acid, the skin is offered a reprieve from having to fight battles on too many fronts. Acne-prone skin isn’t “dirty”; it’s simply an ecosystem that is sent into a frenzy in light of biological change.
The HELIX Trinity
The three ingredients that provide targeted support to inflammation-prone skin are the backbone of any preventative and care routine.
- Salicylic acid: A beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) used for its exfoliating deep deep-cleansing properties. Perfect for reducing pore congestion (hello sport lovers) and active breakouts.
- Zinc: The anti-inflammatory in the trio. It supports wound healing, calms red and irritated skin, and helps to regulate oil production.
- Succinic acid: Its anti-inflammatory properties help calm the skin and kill acne-causing bacteria while supporting the skin barrier by neutralizing free radicals.
These three power ingredients make up the HELIX blueprint. Gentle enough for daily use, but potent enough to give you real results.
What does the HELIX Routine Look Like?
Most skincare routines require steps that aren’t inherently necessary. A skincare routine that is short and sweet and fits busy life beats a lengthy one that yields few results. The retinol-free skincare HELIX Series routine is over and done in four simple, quick steps – easily incorporated on busy mornings, and the winding-down of the nighttime routine.
Step 1: The Target Cleanse
A gentle cleanser goes a long way. When used twice a day. The Target Cleanser gently removes excess oil, sweat, and any leftover products clogging pores and preps the skin for support.
Step 2: A Spritz of HOCL
A quick spritz of the HOCL solution for microbial action to fight any bacteria (especially the acne-causing bacteria), calming redness, and supports accelerated healing, effectively preventing infection.
Step 3: A Quick DermHydrix Massage
Moisturizing is a key step to locking in all the goodness of the cleanser and HOCL spray. The power of Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Sweet Almond oil, and Lactic acid in the DermHydrix supports skin hydration to help repair the skin barrier for an improved texture.
Step 4: NanoZyme Application
The targeted NanoZyme treatment provides extra support to affected and inflamed areas. The properties in the Tea tree oil reduce inflammation and redness, soothing the skin while acting as an added layer of oil control.
A quick four-step skincare routine is all it takes to control hormonal skin woes. Supported skin turns into resilient skin later on.
Developed for Real Lifestyles
The HELIX Series was developed with the average busy routine in mind. Supporting skin is essential to ensuring long-term skin health, so it supports:
- Sweaty skin from sports, especially when wearing equipment that can trigger breakouts.
- Fluctuating hormones are the main cause of acne and breakouts among young adults.
- Work stress and school pressure can affect the skin by causing inflammation. The science behind HELIX keeps the stress out of skincare.
- Barrier-friendly ingredients to prevent overuse of harsh products in DIY routines.
Glowing Confidence Through Science
The HELIX Series addresses the self-esteem effects of acne through the development of healthy skincare habits, backed by science and care. Young skin can become resilient through gentle approaches with lasting results.
While the HELIX products are suitable for mild-to-moderate breakouts, biomedical support should be considered if there is:
- Persistent cystic acne
- Painful breakouts
- Excessive scarring
- Resistant acne (not responding to basic OTC treatment)
- Severe inflammation
Skincare has entered a brand new era. One of scientific support, calm and clarity. BioMedical Emporium’s HELIX Series offers a simple, supportive structure to gently guide the next generation into an era of healthy, confident skin.