March 2003 Issue, Published by Internal Health.

Doctors and researchers around the world are calling “transdermal delivery” the delivery system of the future! Research has discovered that a high absorption rate of many supplements can be achieved when delivered through the skin, usually as a cream, (the physical size of the supplement's molecule plays an important role). The reason for this is when supplements are delivered transdermally they go directly into the bloodstream, and initially bypass the liver. The result can mean as much as 95% of the supplements get to the cells where they are needed. Conversely, studies have shown when some substances are taken orally, as little as 5% make it to the cells where they are needed. This is because orally involves the stomach, liver and digestive system, this pathway discards and excretes much of the supplements potency.

Melatonin is produced by the Pineal gland; a pea-sized gland located deep in the brain and is responsible for maintenance of our daily biological rhythm. Melatonin production has a circadian rhythm (characterized by or occurring during a 24 hour period) peaking during the early morning and lowest levels are during the afternoon. Melatonin production is initiated by darkness; hence Melatonin supplements should be taken at night. Melatonin levels peak between 2:00 and 4:00 am. However, Melatonin is more than the hormone that regulates sleep. Research indicates that Melatonin may improve brain function and may also be one of the most powerful anti-aging hormones yet discovered. Melatonin is also a powerful antioxidant.

The September 1999 issue of SKIN AND ALLERGY NEWS revealed a study using a topically applied skin cream containing antioxidants combined with a sunscreen, participants used the cream for an 18 month period. These women were compared to a placebo group who applied a sunscreen that did not contain antioxidants. The results showed that the women using the sunscreen plus the antioxidants had fewer wrinkles, showed reduced lipid oxidation to the skin and had greater elasticity and thickness to the skin. The study also showed how solar radiation and environmental pollutants produce adverse effects to the skin. This study showed that topically applied antioxidants protected the skin better than orally ingested antioxidant supplements. 

Melatonin being a powerful antioxidant protects against the most damaging of free radicals, known as “hydroxyl radical”. Studies show that topical melatonin, used in a topical cream, protects against skin aging. Research from the University of Zurich's Dermatology Dept. demonstrated the role of free radicals as a cause of acute and chronic skin damage. But also that the efficacy of melatonin as a potent free radical scavenger that protects the skin cells from injury and improves blood vessels from free-radical oxidation.

Researchers are also studying Melatonin's effect on preventing or helping Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Researchers have discovered that the pineal gland is the body's "time clock" and regulates the body's rate of aging. Melatonin given to 18 month old mice (the human equivalent of 60 years) has been shown to dramatically reverse aging, extending their life to the human equivalent of 105 years. (ref: Pierpaoli et al The Melatonin Miracle 1995). Like many other hormones, melatonin levels decrease with age. This can lead to a reduced immune system and increased exposure to diseases like cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure.

Sleep disorders are one of the leading causes for patients to visit their family physicians, the medical system has estimated that 1 in 5 visits to Doctors are to help patients deal with various forms of sleep disorders, and usually result in the doctor prescribing drugs.

The millions of sleeping pills and tranquillizers prescribed by the medical profession contribute to and further complicate a patient’s condition. Not helping to relieve the insomniacs but only making them more drug dependant.

With the Sweet Dreams Melatonin cream you will obtain a good sleep pattern with no dependency since it works with your body not against it. Melatonin when applied at night is secreted into the cells and bathes the skin with its rejuvenating nutrients. The skin now has the ability to repair, renew and revitalize. The application at night gives the skin the hormone replacement it needs at the precise time the body is naturally recovering and repairing damage.  Sweet Dreams Melatonin cream also has added Vitamin E to protect against swelling, redness, skin sensitivity and wrinkling.  

The best time to use Sweet Dreams Melatonin cream is before bed, simply rub ¼ tsp into the skin, the areas for optimal skin absorption are the abdomen, inner arms, inner thighs, breasts, neck and upper chest.

We recommend the use Sweet Dreams Melatonin cream before bed and our D-HEAvenly cream in the morning, these two creams complement each other, soon your inner health will be revealed by skin softer smoother and younger looking.