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"Autumn" Skin Care Feature: - Exfoliation and the complete health of your skin.Fact: The number one service requested in skin care centers is still exfoliation. It’s no wonder – skin exfoliation improves the health, quality and tone of skin by assisting in the removal of dead skin cells from the surface (human skin produces about one million skin cells per minute, which equates to five billion skin cells per day). So what’s the most effective, yet least irritating form of professional exfoliation available? You may have heard a lot about glycolic acid (a hydroxy acid traditionally manufactured from sugar cane) – it was the first to be used in a cosmetic application, and is still widely used despite its high incidence of skin irritation.  So why is Glycolic Acid still in use? Because professionals and consumers alike equate irritation with efficacy – and this is simply not true! In fact, any exfoliation treatment that causes skin to become red and irritated is triggering the inflammatory response, which in turn accelerates premature aging. Because of Glycolic Acid’s known irritation factor, leading skin care professionals are choosing other forms of hydroxy acids that are just as effective, such as Lactic Acid (derived primarily from milk). Scientific studies have shown that when one compares Lactic Acid to Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid stimulates cell turnover and cell renewal at a higher rate than Glycolic Acid and with less irritation.
Also, unlike Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid has added benefits: it hydrates, increases natural ceramides (barrier lipids), and helps whiten skin when used at concentrations greater than 5%. Dermalogica skin therapists have an effective arsenal of professional products ideal for exfoliating skin without causing excessive irritation. And because every professional Dermalogica skin treatment is customized based upon Face MappingSM skin analysis, you’re guaranteed to receive the level of exfoliation your skin needs for visible results sans irritation. And of course, your Dermalogica skin therapist can prescribe the right exfoliation products to help you maintain the health of your skin in between treatments. |
