Kinerase Frequently Asked Questions

Q . What is Kinerase®?
A. Welcome to younger looking skin without needles or surgery. Kinerase® is a gentle, yet effective skin care regimen scientifically shown to improve the appearance of skin aging, sun damage, blotchiness and roughness.

The power behind Kinerase is kinetin* – a plant-based extract that helps visibly improve the appearance of aging and sun-damaged skin. Kinetin is the substance that actually prevents plant leaves from drying out and withering. Kinerase formulations deliver the remarkable restorative powers of kinetin directly to the skin – improving skin’s ability to retain moisture.

The latest innovation from Kinerase is Pro+Therapy. Designed to work with the core products, Pro+Therapy is available exclusively through physicians. The Pro+Therapy difference is zeatin† - a next generation plant-based extract derived from plant RNA that is proprietary to Valeant. The advanced treatment options of Pro+Therapy are designed to help break topical cosmetic plateaus and take results to the next level.

Kinerase's complete regimen of products work synergistically to reveal more radiant, visibly tighter skin.

Q. How is Kinerase Pronounced?
A. Pronounce the long "i" in kin (like kind), plus erase. An easy way to remember how to pronounce Kinerase is to think, "Kinerase kindly erases the appearance of wrinkles."

Q. What is the Blue Flower?
A. The flower featured on Kinerase ads and our website is a blue anemone, which has special significance to Kinerase. The scientists at Valeant Pharmaceuticals actually synthesize the kinetin found in the blue anemone to create the moisture-boosting kinetin used in Kinerase products.

* Lotion, Cream, and Cream with SPF 15 contain 0.1% kinetin; Intensive Eye Cream, Under Eye Rescue, and Lip Treatment contain 0.125% kinetin.

† Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair contains 0.1% zeatin and 0.1% kinetin; Advanced Repair Serum contains 0.1% zeatin.

Q. What should an A.M. Regimen of Kinerase be?
CLEANSE:
1. In the morning, cleanse skin with Kinerase® Pro+Therapy Skin Smoothing Cleanser. If exfoliating benefits are not required, cleanse skin with Gentle Daily Cleanser.
2. Spray cotton circles with Kinerase Hydrating Antioxidant Mist and gently swab over face and neck. Allow a few seconds for skin to absorb the mist and to dry naturally before proceeding to TREAT.

Q. What should a P.M. Regimen of Kinerase be?
CLEANSE:
1. In the morning, cleanse skin with Kinerase® Pro+Therapy Skin Smoothing Cleanser. If exfoliating benefits are not required, cleanse skin with Gentle Daily Cleanser.
2. Spray cotton circles with Kinerase Hydrating Antioxidant Mist and gently swab over face and neck. Allow a few seconds for skin to absorb the mist and to dry naturally before proceeding to TREAT.

MOISTURIZE:
1. Gently massage a dime-size amount of Kinerase Cream or Cream with SPF 15 over the face, neck and décolletage.
Optional: Patients with extra dry skin may choose to substitute Ultra Rich Night Repair in the AM Regimen.
2. Apply a pea-size amount of Kinerase Under Eye Rescue to fingertips and gently massage around the eye area.
3. Finish your morning regimen with a generous application of Kinerase Lip Treatment on and around the lips.

CLEANSE:
1. In the evening, cleanse skin with Kinerase® Pro+Therapy Skin Smoothing Cleanser.* If exfoliating benefits are not required, cleanse skin with Gentle Daily Cleanser.
2. Spray cotton circles with Kinerase Hydrating Antioxidant Mist and gently swab over face and neck. Allow a few seconds for skin to absorb the mist and to dry naturally before proceeding to TREAT.

TREAT:
Gently apply 1-2 pumps of Kinerase Pro+Therapy Advanced Repair Serum sparingly to specific areas of concern once daily, or as directed by a physician.

MOISTURIZE:
1. Next, apply a single application of Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Night Repair or Kinerase Cream to face, neck and décolletage.
2. Apply a pea-size amount of Kinerase Intensive Eye Cream to fingertips and gently massage around the eye area.
3. Finish your evening regimen with a generous application of Kinerase Lip Treatment on and around the lips.

* For optimal benefits, Skin Smoothing Cleanser should be used twice daily for no longer than a six week duration. It is suggested to switch the regimen at 4-6 weeks to Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser to allow the skin to rebuild and achieve optimal skin smoothing benefits.

What does Kinerase® do?
Kinerase works differently than most cosmetics it nourishes skin by delivering important nutrients that will moisturize and protect the skin from outside environments and the visible effects of aging in contrast to some other skin products that break down the skin. And since Kinerase products are hypoallergenic, dye-free, non-comedogenic, and fragrance free; they cause little to no irritation. It’s the beauty of science and nature that makes Kinerase the perfect skin rejuvenator.

Improve the visible appearance of:

• Age-related fine lines & wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation
• Sun damage
• Unevenly colored skin
• Roughness

Kinerase is extremely gentle. Physicians recommend it for people with dry and sensitive skin. Because of its gentle nature, Kinerase is also safe for those who have undergone a cosmetic procedure such as laser resurfacing or microdermabrasion and for those with skin conditions such as rosacea, eczema and dermatitis. If it is gentle enough for post-procedure skin, you can be sure that it is gentle enough for yours.