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SkinCeuticals C+AHA - Comb. to Oily Skin - 30 ml
This two-in-one antioxidant treatment works by two different mechanisms to help improve the appearance of aging skin both inside and out. Below the surface, a 15% concentration of pure L-ascorbic acid helps protect against damaging UVA/UVB rays, prevent premature signs of aging, and stimulate collagen production. On the surface, a 10% concentration of hydroxy acids exfoliates to smooth the skin and create a more youthful appearance. C+AHA incorporates both glycolic acid and lactic acid to slough off the rough outer layer of the skin, revealing newer, youthful skin under the surface.
Features & Benefits:
• 15% L-ascorbic acid - a powerful antioxidant that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles,
neutralizes free radicals, provides photoprotection, and stimulates collagen synthesis
• Stable, high concentration, low pH formula - delivery of L-oscorbic acid to the skin in concentrations proven to be effective
• 10% AHA (8% glycolic, 2% lactic) - provides exfoliation, removing dry, dull surfoce cells, revealing the youthful skin below
Usage Recommendations:
• Photoaged or photodamaged skin
• Aggressive exfolation
• Poor skin elasticity
• Oily skin
• Acne treotment
• Erythema
• Hyperpigmentation
• Beginning 30 doys before and/or 7-10 days after invasive or non-invasive rejuvenating procedures
• Protocols: Regenerating Facial, Foot Rejuvenation, Acne Treatment
Application:
Once daily using fingertips, apply 4-5 drops of C + AHA to face, neck, and chest.
Key Ingredients:
l-ASCORBIC ACID (15%)
• considered one of the most important water soluble
antioxidants
• inhibits UVA and UVB radiation-induced damage
• photoprotective capabilities
• promotes collagen synthesis
• anti-inflammatory properties
GLYCOLIC ACID
• research indicates that glycolic acid reduces corneocyte cohesion and corneum layer thickening where excess dead skin cell buildup can be associated with many common skin problems
• acts by dissolving the intercellular cement responsible
for abnormal keratinization
• appears to improve skin hydration by enhanced moisture
uptake as well as increased binding of water to the
stratum corneum
• leads to sloughing of dead skin cells
LACTIC ACID
• a multipurpose ingredient used as a preservative, exfolliant
and moisturizer, and to provide acidity to a formulation
• in the body, lactic acid is found in the blood and muscle tissue
as a product of the metabolism of glucose and glycogen
• a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF)
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 turgo (*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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