Dermatologists agree that one of the most beneficial times for your skin to take advantage of a chemical peel is during a change in season. This is because a chemical peel removes the older skin cells at the surface which allows the newer skin below to have it's time in the sun (or the rain if you're from Vancouver). This newer skin will be better able to adapt to the changing environment---much like teenagers are better at learning how to use the new computer running Windows 7 while their parents are still adjusting to switching over to DVD from VHS (advances in technology never seem to benefit older generations!). But with the way the weather has been fluctuating lately on the West Coast, you could spend an entire paycheck in the dermatologist's chair. The solution: do it yourself!
La Roche Posay has just launched Derm AHA, which is an intensive resurfacing serum that provides three types of chemical exfoliation throughout the skin. So how does it work? Our skin cells are held together by intracellular glue called desmosomes, and as the skin cells move up towards the epidermis, this glue starts to weaken due to protease enzymes, and eventually the glue breaks down and cells break apart and slough off. When we were younger, the process of cell renewal took ~30 days. But as we age, this process slows down and even when skin cells die, the glue still holds them together causing a dull complexion and enhancing fine lines.
Derm AHA works on different layers of the skin to speed up cellular renewal: (1) glycolic acid acts on the superficial layer of the skin, cutting desmosomes, (2) Activating Protease Factor works on the intermediate layer of the epidermis and stimulates enzymatic protease activity, and (3) weakens the desmosomes in the deeper layer of the epidermis. And the results are fast: a radiant, clear complexion, with visibly reduced fine lines and wrinkles.
And because it's brought to you by the brand most recommended by dermatologist's, it's non-comedogenic, fragrance and preservative free, safe for even the most sensitive skin. Peel and reveal younger, more radiant skin today!
