Exciting Antiwrinkle GlycoShea Lotion and Cream for a New You

by George Woodbury Jr. M.D., Memphis Dermatologist 10/15/2023

Glycolic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid to refresh your skin — Glycolic Acid acts an an Antiwrinkle Cream ingredient in GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion

The Dermatologists at Big River Silk Skincare are excited to announce GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion and GlycoShea Hand&Body Lotion for Fall 2023, as a path to a New You.

GlycoShea's secret ingredient: Glycolic Acid — GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion to Rejuvenate You

GlycoShea is an emulsion of Alpha Hydroxy Acid Glycolic Acid with Refined Shea Butter — Board-certified Dermatologist George Woodbury Jr. M.D. with GlycoShea Lotions

Exfoliation is the natural skin process for renewal, working against premature skin aging and wrinkling from sun exposure. As a Memphis Dermatologist since 1993, I have spent a fair amount of my day helping patients deal with prior sun damage and Acne Treatment. The Antiwrinkle Cream GlycoShea Lotion and GlycoShea Cream were the result of investigations into Alpha Hydroxy Acid Glycolic Acid.

Alpha Hydroxy Acids in GlycoShea Lotions reduce the appearance of fine lines in the skin — Couple applying Antiwrinkle Cream

Here are a couple of my ideas on keeping your skin more wrinkle-free, with better tone and texture:

The first and most important measure is to limit exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun and from tanning salons, incorporating use a “broad spectrum sunscreen” with an SPF of at least 30. An appealing choice – available from Big River Silk Skincare Inc., a company of which I am President, is Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 50 (3.4 oz: $17.95).

Vanicream is fragrance-free and dye-free making it hypoallergenic — Vanicream Sunscreen SPF 50

Fortunately, ongoing research in Dermatology has shown that a category of chemicals called AHAs or “Alpha-hydroxy Acids” promotes exfoliation in your skin, evening out skin color and reducing fine lines, making AHA-containing products into effective anti-wrinkle cream, improving skin texture and tone, and reducing splotchiness of skin color.

The GlycoShea products contain both Refined Shea Butter AND Glycolic Acid — GlycoShea Hand&Body Lotion restores your skin's smoothness

GlycoShea's Alpha Hydroxy Acid reduces fine lines and wrinkles — GlycoShea Lotion and Cream can be used once or twice a day

The AHA that penetrates into the skin the most easily is Glycolic Acid, the smallest molecule among the AHAs. So starting in 2016 I decided to work with Glycolic Acid, and now a company of which I am President, Big River Silk Skincare Inc., manufactures and distributes its own GlycoShea™ Facial&Neck Lotion and GlycoShea™ Hand&Body Lotion.

Sometimes the simplest moisturizer is the best moisturizer — GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion is dye-free and fragrance-free

The GlycoShea Lotions blend the skin-moisturizing properties of Refined Shea Butter, a natural product from an African tree, with the skin-smoothing antiwrinkle cream effects of Glycolic Acid, GlycoShea’s anti-wrinkle ingredient. We blend these components into what’s called emulsions, using some of the purest natural water in the United States, from the Memphis Sands.

GlycoShea's antiwrinkle properties come from an Alpha Hydroxy Acid — GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion is gentle enough for use near the eyes

The GlycoShea Lotions work well with use of Big River Silk Skincare’s AmberSoy Soap Gel as a skin cleanser. AmberSoy is a soft glycerine cleanser designed by Dermatologists. AmberSoy Soap Gel can be used as a deep cleanser in the morning, then GlycoShea Lotion can be applied as a moisturizer. Big River Silk Skincare also manufactures GlycoShea Facial&Neck Cream and GlycoShea Hand&Body Cream as a convenient application for bedtime.

AmberSoy is one of the few soft glycerine gel cleansers in the United States — AmberSoy Soap Gel works well as a deep cleanser

Ambersoy is a particularly effective cleanser because it can be used as a face or body mask, perhaps 5-10 minutes before rinsing it off. It’s most suitable for people with oily skin or combination skin, for a particularly deep clean. Best of all, Big River’s AmberSoy has no propylene glycol, no sulfates, no dyes, nor parabens. Available as a No Fragrance Cleanser. 1 oz: $12.95/2 oz: $18.95/8 oz: $59.95.

Your Skincare regimen benefits from more powerful moisturizers in the Fall — Young couple enjoying the fresh outside of Autumn

For more significant issues with Acne, or for Acne Treatment, consider getting a check-up with a Board-certified Dermatologist. Prescription treatments often include Retin A Cream or Gel (Tretinoin) or Azelex Gel. Sometimes oral antibiotics or even Accutane (isotretinoin) prove helpful. My own Memphis Dermatology practice is with Rheumatology and Dermatology Associates, 8143 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova TN 38018, or you can find a Dermatologist closer to you by going to the American Academy of Dermatology website, AAD.org, then plugging your zip code into the “Find a Dermatologist” tab.

The Antiwrinkle Cream ingredient is Alpha Hydroxy Acid Glycolic Acid — GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion and GlycoShea Hand&Body Lotion

GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion/Standard Strength: 1 oz: $39.95/2 oz; $59.95;8 oz; $179.95

GlycoShea Hand&Body Lotion/Standard Strength: 1 oz: $19.95/2 oz: $29.95/8 oz: $89.95.

A higher level of Glycolic Acid leads to quicker results — GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion/High Strength

For quicker results, with a higher concentration of Glycolic Acid, Big River Silk Skincare also offers:

GlycoShea Facial&Neck Lotion/High Strength: 1 oz: $49.95/2 oz; $69.95;8 oz; $209.95

GlycoShea Hand&Body Lotion/High Strength: 1 oz: $29.95/2 oz: $49.95/8 oz: $129.95.

Be aware that the GlycoShea Lotions are also available as Creams, with a richer content of Shea Butter, and as Oils, for a deeper moisturization effect.

Big River Silk Skincare carries sunscreen, cleansers, and Antiwrinkle Cream — Dr. Woodbury with Big River Silk Skincare staff explaining products

All of Big River Silk Skincare’s products are available for pick-up on site at our company headquarters, at 8143 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova TN 38018: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, or they can ordered by calling 1-901-753-0168, or ordered at www.Bigriversilkskincare.com. Free USPS shipping for orders above $40.00 ($75.00 for Canadian orders); otherwise USPS shipping and handling is $5.00.

Skincare can be part of relationship therapy — Couple applying moisturizer creams

Remember that I serve both as Big River Silk Skincare’s President and also as a Board-certified Memphis Dermatologist, with Rheumatology and Dermatology Associates, 8143 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova TN 38018 (1-901-753-0168; https://www.Rheumderm.com/dermatology). In fact, many of Big River Silk Skincare’s new skincare concepts arose from my own observations after working with the thousands of Memphis Dermatology patients I’ve treated over the last 30 years.

8143 Walnut Grove Road Cordova TN 38018 — George Woodbury Jr. M.D. in his Memphis Dermatology office

Or you can find a Dermatologist closer to you by going to the American Academy of Dermatology website, AAD.org, then plugging your zip code into the “Find a Dermatologist” tab.

Thanks for your interest.