These treatments are not just an ordinary facials! Alpha Hydroxy Acids are the anti-aging miracle workers of the new millennium.
The effects of AHA on skin can be remarkable – used smartly it can be a miracle worker. These New Age, wrinkle-smoothers from plants or milk products also help clear blemishes, hydrate the skin and lighten pigment spots by loosening one to several layers of dead cells clinging to the skin’s surface AHA’s are so powerful on the skin and at the cash register, cosmetic companies are putting them in everything from cleansers and creams to masks and body lotions.
Used in the salon in appropriate concentration and combinations can SORT ALL OF THE SKIN PROBLEMS.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Inflammatory conditions
- Infectious conditions
- Allergy to acids
- Bacterial infection
- Viral infection
- Use of retinoids (vitamin A derivative)
- Fresh wounds, scars, abrasions, burns
- Pregnancy and breast feeding
- Tendency to keloid formation
OVERALL BENEFITS
- Remove dead skin cells. They work as an exfoliating agents and removes dead cells from the skin
- Give a fresh look. One of the most important benefits of AHA is its ability to reduce dark spots on your skin, minimize blackheads and acne. With these gone, your skin will automatically look fresher!
- An improvement in skin pigmentation. With the use of an alpha hydroxy acid product, the skin will be evened out. The skin will be exfoliated, which will reveal more even layered pigmented skin. Pigmentation changes will be reduced.
- Decreased lines and wrinkles. Fine lines and wrinkles can be magically erased. The elasticity of the skin will also be increased, which means fine lines and wrinkles will be plumped out. Dead skin will be removed, so wrinkles become less pronounced.
- Prevent skin damage – AHAs help to heal the damaged skin surface and help the growth of new cells. AHAs also help to increase the production of collagen, preventing skin damage
- Increase blood flow to the skin – So you can get the natural and bright skin tone!
- Reduce cell fixing. They minimizes cell adhesion or gluing on the top surface of your skin.
Glycolic Acid – It has the smallest molecules in the group so is able to penetrate skin deeply and easily, making it the most effective for treating fine lines and wrinkles.Lactic Acid – Works exfoliating and antibacterial, strengthens the collagen fibers and moisturizes the skin. At higher concentrations brightens stains and discolorations.Mandalic Acid -. It shows the strongest anti-bacterial effect of AHA. Regulates the secretion of sebum,. rejuvenates, stimulates fibroblasts, brightens discoloration, moisturizes and restores water-lipid balance.
Lactobionic Acid – Has exfoliating properties, with no irritating properties , it can be used for sensitive and dry skin. also vascular skin. Moisturizes the skin, reduce the redness and irritation, minimalizes wrinkles. It acts antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-smear, normalizes the process of keratinisation.
Azelaic Acid – Recommended for irritated skin with erythema, as well as oily skin. Reduce redness and pigmentation changes. It acts antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-smear, normalizes the process of keratinisation.
Salicylic Acid – Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory it clears the sebaceous glands, trapped by undetected sebum. As a result, it reduces the blackheads and symptoms of inflammation, and reduces the formation of new ones. It also stimulates the cellular renewal of the skin.
Ferulic Acid – It is a very strong antioxidant with anti-aging effect. It works photo-protetically and has an anti-inflammatory effect. It has depigmenting properties.
Shikimic Acid – has an exfoliating effect without irritating properties so dedicated also for very sensitive skins. Increases hydration, reduces transepidermal water loss. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
Phytic Acid – strong antioxidant. Gently exfoliates the epidermis, accelerates cell renewal, restores the skin’s natural glow. Has a keratolytic effect, strongly brightens the skin, illuminates its color.
Pyruvic Acid – It has strong sebostatic and antibacterial properties. Thanks to the ability to quickly penetrate into the proper skin allows for excellent dermoesthetic effects. , brightens, improves skin tone, works antibacterial and stimulates the production of collagen and elastin.
TCA Acid – Reduces shallow scars and wrinkles and superficial skin discoloration. The advantage of this peeling is the rapid gain of aesthetic effects, sometimes even after the first treatment. It reduces also strech marks.
Malic Acid – Perfectly softening hard, keratinized epidermis.
Ascorbic acid – Has a strong lightening effect.
Rivermall
Swords