SkinCeuticals Intense Line Defense - All Skin Types - 30 ml
Delivered to the skin in a hyaluronic acid base, this potent nighttime line-minimizing treatment hydrates as it aggressively exfoliates dead skin cells to dramatically improve the overall appearance of the skin. Containing a 12% hydroxy acid blend, this oil-free gel is the most effective weapon in combating fine lines and wrinkles. Daily application provides deep exfoliation.
Features and Benefits:
• 12% hydroxy acid blend (malic, lactic, tartaric, citric, glycolic) - Exfoliates skin cells and improves moisture level
• Most aggressive exfoliator in the SkinCeuticals line - quick, visible results
• Hyaluronic acid base - non-irritating and superior hydrating benefits
• Oil-Free - suited for all skin types
Usage Recommendations:
• Nighttime exfoliation treatment
• Fine line treatment
• Before non-invasive rejuvenoting procedures (e.g., laser, microdermabrasion, peels)
• Protocols: Firming Facial, Deep Pore-Cleansing Facial, Regenerating Facial, Hand Rejuvenation, Refining Treatment for Men, Reconditioning and Firming Treatment
Application:
At night, after cleansing and toning skin, using fingertips or a cotton swab, apply Intense Line Defense
over deeper lines and patches of rough skin.
Key Ingredients:
MIXED HYDROXY ACIDS (GLYCOLIC, CITRIC, MALIC, TARTARIC, LACTIC)
• exfoliate and soften the skin's exterior
• aid in diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• decrease the appearance of hyperpigmentation
• glycolic = reduces corneocyte cohesion and corneum layer
thickening where excess dead skin cells accumulate; improves skin hydration; from sugar cane
• citric = astringent and antioxidant properties from citrus fruits
• malic = antioxidant, occurs noturally in a wide voriety of fruits, including apples and cherries
• tartoric = antioxidont found in various fruits
• lactic = increases water-holding capacity; found in the body in blood and muscle tissue
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 immediately 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)
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