SkinCeuticals Serum 10 - Sensitive to Acneic Skin - 30 ml
Formulated with 10% L-ascorbic acid, this antioxidant treatment helps protect against damaging UVA/UVB rays, prevent premature signs of aging, and stimulate collagen production. Serum 10 is lightweight, fast-absorbing, and optimal for sensitive and acneic skin.
Features & Benefits:
• Pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) - contains L-ascorbic acid, the only form of vitamin C the body can use
10% concentration
• Perfect for sensitive or problematic skin, this gentle formula reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, neutralizes free radicals, provides photoprotection, and stimulates collagen synthesis
• Stable, high concentration, low pH formula - proven delivery of L-ascorbic acid to the skin in concentrations proven to be effective
• Reservoir effect - once absorbed, can't be washed or rubbed off, remaining protective for up to four
days - an excellent addition to sunscreens
Usage Recommendations:
• Delicate or sensitive skin
• Acne treatment
• Photoaged or photodamaged skin
• Erythema
• Poor skin elasticity
• Hyperpigmentation
• Beginning 30 days before and/or 7 -10 days after invasive or non-invasive rejuvenating procedures
• Protocols: Deep Pore-Cleansing Facial, Soothing Treatment, Firming Facial, Refining Treatment for Men
Application:
Once daily, using fingertips, apply 4-5 drops to face, neck, and chest.
Key Ingredients:
L-ASCORBIC ACID (10%)
• considered one of the most important water soluble anti-oxidant
• inhibits UVA and UVB radiation-induced damage
• photoprotective capabilities
• promotes collagen synthesis
• anti-inflammatory properties
HYALURONIC ACID (SODIUM HYALURONATE*)
• natural humectant with excellent water binding capabilities capable of attracting and retaining 1,000 times its own weight in water
• assists as a carrier for other agents to be delivered below the skin's surface
• ability to retain water gives immediate smoothness to rough skin
• occurs naturally in the dermis
• allows the epidermis to achieve greater suppleness, proper elasticity, and turgor (*sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid which occurs naturally; we use sodium hyaluronate because it is water soluble)
ZINC
• accelerates wound healing
• offers protection against UVB radiation
• promotes collagen synthesis in the dermis
• useful in acne treatments since it lowers sebaceous secretion
BIOFLAVONOIDS
• possess antioxidant properties that neutralize free radicals
• antimicrobial activity and anti-inflammatory benefits |
