SkinCeuticals Phyto-Corrective Gel - All Skin Types - 30 ml
Optimal for sensitive or problematic skin, this light oil-free gel contains botanical extracts with anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties to help soothe and calm irritated skin. Phyto Corrective Gel also contains natural alternatives to hydroquinone and other chemical skin lighteners to help diminish the appearance of brown spots and promote a clear, fresh-looking complexion.
Features and Benefits:
• Contains cucumber and thyme - Soothes and calms irritated skin
• Hyaluronic acid base - Excellent oil-free hydrator for acneic skin
• Anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties - Helps prepare skin for rejuvenating procedures,
reducing post-treatment redness
• Contains natural botanical glycosides - alternatives to hydroquinone - Helps minimize discoloration naturally
Usage Recommendations:
• Sensitive, oily or acneic skin
• Acne or rosacea treatment
• Irritated or red skin
• Beginning 30 days before and/or 7-10 days after invasive or non-invasive rejuvenating procedures
• Hyperpigmentation
• Protocols: Calming Facial, Deep Pore-Cleansing Facial, Soothing Treatment, Refining Pre-peel Preparation,
Skin Firming Facial, Refining Treatment for Men, Sensitive Skin Shave, Acne Treatment
Application:
Using fingertips, apply 2-3 drops to face, neck, and chest, as well as other areas of the body as needed.
Key Ingredients:
BOTANICAL GLYCOSIDES
• mixture of plant derivatives responsible for fading skin discoloration
UVA URSI
• leaves contain Arbutin - up to 17%, a natural extract with a chemical
structure similar to hydroquinone
• used as natural antiseptic
• antibacterial effect
CUCUMBER
• credited with moisture-binding, moisture regulating, soothing, tightening,
anti-itching, refreshing and anti-inflammatory
• contains amino and organic acids that strengthen the skin's acid mantle
THYME
• antiseptic, tonic, anti-bacterial, deodorizing, fungicidal, and circulation
stimulating
• soothing and healing
• active principle is thymol acid, which has disinfectant properties similar to
carbolic acid
HYALURONIC ACID (SODIUM HYALURONATE*)
• natural humectants with excellent water binding capabilities capable of
attracting and retaining 1000 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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