Vitamins / Prof. Steinkraus

An appearance that is healthy, youthfully fresh and full of vitality even beyond the age of 20. Who wouldn’t sign up for that? Targeted skincare can, in fact, do a lot to help you achieve this and I am pleased to highlight the special potential of vitamins. The varied positive effects of vitamins have been thoroughly researched, the proof readily available in serious studies. Because their benefits have remained unrivalled for years, vitamins are an essential element of every modern skincare program. I especially recommend the highly concentrated new vitamin skincare products from renowned dermatologist Prof. Dr. Volker Steinkraus. His products set a whole new, never before attained standard of concentration, freshness and effectiveness.

Volker Steinkraus qualified as a professor of dermatology at the skin clinic of the University of Hamburg in 1993. After returning from a research residency at the Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia he returned to Hamburg to head the university’s skin clinic from 1995 to 1996. In 1997 he founded the Dermatologikum Hamburg, an international center of competence for dermatology, dermatological laboratory medicine, plastic surgery, laser interventions, vein and blood vessel medicine and aesthetics. The Dermatologikum now has several branches at various locations. As a dermatologist and derma-surgeon Prof. Dr. Steinkraus is focused mainly on individual patient treatment as well as clinical diagnostics. He is also enthusiastically engaged in training younger generations of doctors as specialists for dermatology.

Three vitamins play a key role in skin treatment: A, C and Niacinamide. I asked Prof. Steinkraus to elucidate the benefits for me, and I am delighted to be able to share the results with you here. In the course of my professional activities I have had the opportunity, over the years, to meet up with him personally, and it always impresses me how he succeeded in combining and shaping the fields of dermatology and advanced skincare over the years. Prof. Steinkraus repeatedly cites ongoing, well-designed studies as sources for his approach.

is an anti-aging agent that is a must for every skincare concept that aims to support a complexion showing signs of aging. It effectively inhibits every enzyme that degrades the body’s own valuable collagen – the component of the skin that gives it volume and resiliency. It is recommended that treatment with vitamin A be started slowly, with application only twice a week in the evening. If no issues arise, the frequency can be increased after a month. When choosing a vitamin A product it is very important to look at the concentration. I recommend the Dr. Steinkraus product, whhich is perfectly formulated, containing 0,3 % pure retinol. Studies done by the Dermatologikum Hamburg, the center founded by Dr. Steinkraus, deliver convincing proof of optimal effectiveness with minimal side effects. Because vitamin A increases the light sensitivity of the skin it is recommended to use a high-performance UV daytime protection product at the same time. This will enable you to enjoy this extraordinary substance without issue. The skin becomes visibly firmer, fine lines are smoothed and the glow of youth returns.

is one of the most important antioxidants for our organism, which obviously includes the skin. It plays the central role in biosynthesis and the cross-linking of collagen. Vitamin C is absolutely indispensible for the stability of the connective tissue. It is an essential substance that the body needs every day yet cannot produce itself. Scientific studies show that about a third of the population suffers from vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is directly involved with the generation and linking of our collagen, so a lack of it means that the body is unable to synthesize enough high-quality collagen. Dr. Steinkraus offers an exclusive delivery form: the sensitive vitamin powder in an 80% concentration is enclosed in a freeze-dried ball that is only dissolved right before application with a special activator liquid. This unique method ensures extraordinary freshness and effectiveness.

is one of the most interesting ingredients that the beauty sector currently has to offer. Niacinamide belongs to the group of B vitamins and is truly multi-talented. Niacinamide is known to be extremely tolerable: combination and oily complexions prone to blemishes profit from its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating effects. In the case of sensitive skin, it helps strengthen the protective barrier and has a calming effect on redness and irritation. Niacinamide also helps the skin to bind water over longer periods of time. The upper layers are kept well hydrated, the face appears plumped and refreshed. Mature skin also profits from the plumping effect from within. Small wrinkles and fine lines are reduced and the complexion has a fresh, youthful glow. As an all-rounder, Niacinamide not only strengthens the skin barrier it also has a balancing effect on pigmentation. To date, other brands have used Niacinamide in only low-dosed concentrations or only as a collateral substance. Dr. Steinkraus, on the other hand, is now one of the first to launch a Niacinamide serum with a 20% concentration, which allows this ingenious ingredient to deliver hitherto unachieved effectiveness.

With the combination of these three vitamins you serve your skin a cocktail that allows it to shine with a fresh new radiant glow. Like I said: my unreserved recommendation for this extraordinarily effective innovation!