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Skin Genesis is L'Oreal's first skincare line to utilized patented Pro-Xylane, a naturally dreived ingredient from the beech wood plant. By penetrating the extra-cellular matrix that supports skin structure, Pro-Xylane can restore skin's overall health and suppleness. Rebuild skin from the inside out with Skin Genesis's Pro-Xylane for ultimate radiance.

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Originally posted by Kalleh:
Beech wood, huh?

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European Patent EP0900561

Abstract of EP0900561
Compositions containing as the active ingredient an extract of buds, in particular, young buds of plants of the genus Fagus of the family Fagaceae in the base component. These compositions promote the production of collagen which is one of the constituents of the extracellular matrix and thus activate the extracellular matrix and normalize the skin tissue on the basis of the above effect, thus exerting an excellent aging-resisting effect.

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A new xylose-derived active cosmetic ingredient for anti-aging-Toward sustainable development.

Accession number;06A0864961
Title;A new xylose-derived active cosmetic ingredient for anti-aging-Toward sustainable development.
Author;JITSUKAWA SETSUKO(Nihonrorearu) HARA KAZUSHIGE(Nihonrorearu)
Journal Title;Fragr J
Journal Code:G0987B
ISSN:0288-9803
VOL.34;NO.10;PAGE.35-39(2006)
Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.7, TBL.1, REF.6
Pub. Country;Japan
Language;Japanese
Abstract;Pro-Xylane is a new derivative of xylose with skin anti-aging activity. The molecule is synthesized by an eco-friendly green process using a raw material derived from a renewable source. Mimicking the action of xylose, Pro-Xylane activates glycosaminoglycans (GAG) synthesis in dermal fibroblasts and reinforces dermal-epidermal junction by activating syntheses of the molecules involved, such as collagens and adhesion proteins. The molecule also stimulates the expression of hyaluronic acid receptors (CD44) on the surface of keratinocytes. In vivo studies showed that Pro-Xylane increased the skin elasticity, and was efficient to improve wrinkles, sagging and pigmentation of the aged women's skin. (author abst.)
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Creosote made from beech wood is used internally and externally as a medicine for various human and animal disorders. (It is important to note that coal tar creosote, the kind used to protect wood from rots, is highly toxic to humans.)

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Pat Boone and family were caught when it found out that ALL of the daughters who appeared in the Acne-Satin Commercial did NOT use the product. Boone and family had to give back some of the money earned from the commercials and give it TO people who bought the product.

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It should be noted that there are NO laws against false POLITICAL advertising. In fact, Minnesota passed such a law which was found to be unconstitutional at the district court level. That decision is being appealed. The law, as written makes it a gross misdemeanor to knowingly disseminate false information in a political campaign ad. (Advertising Compliance Service, 1996)

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Split court says candidates can lie
Government has no business trying to stop political candidates from deliberately lying about each other in campaign ads, a divided state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

In the 5-4 decision upholding a lower-court ruling, the high court said a state law aimed at punishing political candidates for false advertising is an unconstitutional infringement on free speech.