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INGREDIENTS:
Water (S), Water (and) Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract
(and) Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (and) Acer Saccharinum
(Sugar Maple) Extract and Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Fruit Extract
and Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon Extract) (Ex), Ethoxydiglycol
(S), Salicylic Acid (Ex), Lactic Acid (Ex), Hectorite (and) Hydroxyethylcellulose
(T), Sweet Orange Oil (AI), Chloracetamide (and) Sodium Benzoate
(P)
Codebreaker: S=solvent, Ex=exfoliant, T=thickener, P=preservative.
AI=anti-inflammatory.
EXPLANATIONS
Alpha Hydroxy Acids (13%)
Bilberry Extract (Lactic Acid)
Sugar Cane Extract
(Glycolic Acid)
Maple Extract (Malic Acid)
Orange Extract (Citric Acid)
Lemon Extract (Citric Acid)
Hydrophilic exfoliants
Active in upper stratum corneum
Help remove excess corneocytes
Pro-differentiation
Beta Hydroxy Acid (5%)
Salicylic Acid Lipophilic exfoliant
Active in follicular lining
Help remove cellular debris
CONTRAINDICATIONS/PRECAUTIONS
Patients with sensitivity to salicylic acid.
FAQ
| Q |
How
does Skin Refining Serum work? |
| A |
Skin
Refining Serum helps exfoliate by lowering skin pH,
activating the enzyme Cathepsin-D, which releases excess
surface corneocytes. |
| Q |
What
is the pH of Skin Refining Serum? |
| A |
The
pH is 3.8 to 4.1. |
| Q |
What
is the balance of AHA and BHA in Skin Refining Serum? |
| A |
Skin
Refining Serum contains 18% hydroxy acids –13%
AHA (hydrophilic exfoliant) and 5% BHA (lipophilic
exfoliant). |
| Q |
Why
is exfoliation so important? |
| A |
Exfoliation
is important for cell differentiation, the process
by which keratinocytes migrate and transform to construct
the stratum corneum. As we age, the rate at which keratinocytes
migrate slows considerably. This results in a tired
complexion, and can also have negative consequences
for conditions such as skin cancer. Exfoliation helps
to normalise the speed of the differentiation process,
resulting in healthier, fresher skin cells on the surface
more often.
Regulation and enhancement of exfoliation may improve many skin conditions including
melasma, acne and rosacea. |
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skin
refining serum
PATIENT
BENEFITS
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Gentle
chemical exfoliant |
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Improves
skin tone & texture |
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Helps
unclog pores and prevent breakouts |
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Erases
fine lines |
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Fades
epidermal pigmentation |
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Promotes
hydration levels |
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Helps
decrease sensitivity to topical irritants and improve
stratum corneum barrier function |
PRODUCT
USAGE
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The
Skin Refining Serum is normally used at night,
after cleansing and before moisturisation |
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Patients
will experience a tingling or prickling sensation
upon application of the product. This quickly subsides.
On subsequent applications, this sensation will
become less pronounced. |
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Skin
Refining Serum should be left on the skin (not
rinsed off). |
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Patients
may notice the stinging sensation temporarily
returns when they apply moisturiser
over the Skin Refining Serum. This
is caused by water on skin temporarily
lowering pH. This sensation will also
quickly subside. |
FURTHER
READING
Uhoda,
E. et al. “Hydroxyacids.” Cosmeceuticals and
Active Cosmetics. Ed. Elsner, P. and Maibach, H. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis,
2005.
Ditre,
Cherie M. “Exfoliants: AHAs and BHAs.” Cosmeceuticals.
Ed. Zoe Draelos. Phildadelphia: Elsevier, 2005.
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