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Dermatouch exfoliating face serum is a dermatologically tested serum with clinically proven actives. This serum is gentle and helps in exfoliating built-up layers of tanned dead skin to reveal brighter skin. The blend of AHA and BHA in this non-pore clogging exfoliator sheds the dead skin cells from the dermis to epidermis layers, working deeper on pores and dirt. Lime Pearl being a natural form of AHA, exfoliates and improves the skin to a smoother, brighter and even complexion. With continuous usage of this stand-out formulated serum, the skin may be noticed as rejuvenated, radiant and healthy.
What is Skin?
Skin is the largest human body organ and one of the most complicated too. With multiple layers of tissues functioning differently, the skin provides the body with a multi-layered protective barrier between the outside and the inside of the body. The skin also constantly reinvents itself regenerating the outer layer every month making it one of the most unique organs. The characteristics of skin change from time to time, from birth to old age. As person ages, the skin exhibits striking tropical differences due to exposure to the sun, leaving the skin unprotected, dry, and wrinkled. With effective actives, products and proper care, our skin can be nourished, protected, and even restored from the already caused harm.
Exfoliation process:
As we age, the process of cell regeneration on skin slows down, which means slower to shed skin cells and regenerate new ones. The entire dead cell on skin can make the skin look dull, rough, and dry. Proper exfoliation removes the barrier of dead skin cells clogging the skin and uncovers new cells. This opens the way for moisturizing products to penetrate more deeply into the skin, making them more effective.
Being the most common Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), Glycolic acid, a naturally-occurring organic acid commonly known as fruit peel, are extracted from sugar-crops. Glycolic acid in the serum has anti-inflammatory, keratolic and anti-oxidant effects, proving effective against tanning and pigmentation.
The small molecules in Glycolic acid penetrate into the skin quickly and battle skin problems from within. It targets the corneosome by enhancing breakdown of skin cells promoting better penetration of products and decreasing cohesiveness, causing desquamation. It weakens the intercellular bond, removing the dead skin cells from skin’s surface reducing patchiness and flakiness.
Glycolic acid reforms skin texture by reducing follicular pores.
Salicylic acid is a type of Beta-hydroxy acid (BHA). Salicylic acid is an organic compound often found in vegetables and fruits. The primary function of salicylic acid is anti-inflammation, exfoliation and sebum control.
Salicylic acid works as a keratotic, comedolytic, and bacteriostatic agent, causing the epidermis cells to shed more readily, opening clogged pores and neutralizing the bacteria within. It penetrates through the lipid layers between the skin cells and dissolves the dead skin cells that are clogging the pores also help in removing the pores that has already been clogged.
Salicylic acid not only exfoliate the top layer of skin, but they penetrate into blocked pores by making their way into the oil glands, dissolving the paste-like mixture of sebum and dead skin that can lead to spots.
Lime Pearl is a caviar lime extract. It contains small caviar sized capsules. Caviar lime contains various fruit acids such as citric acid.
This active helps to smoothen, brighten and evening skin complexion by promoting gentle exfoliation. They stimulate skin desquamation with an innovative mechanism of action involving the TRPV3 channel. By increasing the number of TRPV3 channels and inducing its activation, Lime Pearl™ stimulates the exfoliation process.
Lime Pearl acts as skin lightening exfoliator with skin rejuvenation properties giving smoother, brighter and evened skin complexion.
Glycolic acid is the most common and effective AHA exfoliant. It is a naturally occurring acid, which enhances the skin cell turnover and exfoliates the skin by dissolving dead skin cells, revealing a newer and brighter skin layer.
Salicylic acid is the most common BHA. It not only exfoliates the top layer of skin, but also penetrates into blocked pores by making their way into the oil-glands, dissolving the paste- like mixture of sebum and dead skin that may lead to spots.
Lime Pearl is a natural source of AHAs extracted from the Caviar Lime from the Australian subtropical rainforests. Lime Pearl acts as skin lightening exfoliator with skin rejuvenation properties which gives smoother, brighter and even-skin complexion.
Helps to eliminate dead and dull skin
Helps to reduce the appearance of large pores
Detoxifies skin and improves skin tone
Helps to appear a glowing radiant complexion
Accelerates skin cell turnover, which slows down according to your age
Allows better absorption of skin care products
Supports in reducing sun damages and appearance of pigmentation
| What is AHA? | |
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AHA stands for Alpha hydroxy acid. Chemically, AHAs are weak organic acids with one or more hydroxyl groups attached to the alpha carbon. The series of AHA acids are mostly derived from plant and animal sources, though the ones used in dermatologic and cosmetic products are usually synthetically produced. AHAs when applied in the form of superficial and medium-depth peels are used to treat acne, scars, melasma, hyperpigmentation, age spots, and seborrhea. AHAs are known to improve wrinkled skin by increasing the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans. | |
| What is BHA? | |
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BHA stands for Beta hydroxy acid. Chemically, BHAs are organic compounds that contain a carboxylic acid functional group. BHAs are less strong than AHAs. The series of BHA acids are mostly derived from willow bark. Researches have shown that BHAs are effective on oilier, blemish-prone skin. Pores being considered the root cause to many of the skin problems can be effectively remedied with BHA. |
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| AHA v/s BHA: The difference and benefits | AHAs are water-soluble which means they exfoliate on the surface level of the skin. They have the ability to enhance natural moisturising factors within the skin. BHAs are oil-soluble, hence do not work on the surface of the skin and rather they penetrate deeper into the pores and clean. BHAs have natural skin calming properties. AHAs and BHAs both exfoliate the skin in a non-abrasive manner. They break the bonds that hold the dead skin and exfoliate the skin to give a better rejuvenated replenished texture. Using AHAs and BHAs together can give advanced results to multiple skin problems. |
Suitable for
The serum could be used for all types of skin; oily, normal, dry and also by all genders.
Active Ingredients
GLYCOLIC ACID, SALICYLIC ACID and LIME PEARL™ AF
Some of the other ingredients that help the product in being more effective::
• Niacinamide builds keratin, a protein that helps to keep the skin firm and healthy.
• Sodium Hydroxide are used in small quantities to help establish pH balance in the product.
• Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract promotes exfoliation
• Propylene Glycol is a moisture retaining agent.
• Lecithin improves skin texture and promotes hydration.
• Pullulan helps in promoting firms to the skin.
1. What exactly is a chemical exfoliant?
Chemical exfoliants are acids that get rid of your dead skin cells when applied. They come in various concentrations. They work by breaking the bond that holds the skin together. Their formulas can differ, the weaker concentration could be found over the counter, and a dermatologist usually applies the higher concentrations. Regular use may make your skin feel smoother, even the tone, unclog the pores, and reduce the signs of aging.
2. How do they differ from physical exfoliants?
While acids chemically remove the outer layers of the skin, physical exfoliants do so manually. They take scrubs, brushes, and other procedures and can be too harsh for some individuals. Physical exfoliants can’t penetrate as deeply as the chemical version and therefore may not be as effective.
3. How do you know which type to use?
AHAs are often used to improve skin tone and mild areas of discoloration. BHAs, on the other hand, is ideal for oily or acne-prone skin due to their pore-unclogging properties. If you have susceptible skin, a less intrusive PHA exfoliant may be the route to go down.
4. What could happen if one over or under exfoliates?
It’s easy to notice when you’re over or under exfoliating. Signs of under-exfoliation include a rough texture, dull complexion, and a feeling that your skincare products are no longer working due to a build-up of dead skin. Over-exfoliation commonly takes the form of irritation, such as inflammation and dryness. You may also notice breakout and peeling. If you experience any of the above, stop exfoliating until your skin has fully healed.
5. Is a chemical exfoliator all you need?
There are two things you need to remember post-exfoliation: moisturizer and sun protection. Chemical exfoliants do have the potential to leave skin feeling dry. To combat this, moisturize well immediately afterward. You’ll also need to apply SPF, as chemical exfoliants can make skin more sensitive to the sun. If you’re planning on spending a day in the sun, it’s best to apply an exfoliating acid at night.
