The 5 Benefits Of A Professional Lactic Acid Peel
Mention "face" and "peeling" in the same sentence and many of us conjure up images of Samantha's botched face on Sex and the City. Fortunately, not all peels give such aggressive results – and lactic acid peels are the gentlest. Kind of Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), lactic acid gently exfoliates the skin and gives even the dullest complexion a megawatt shine. When used by a licensed beautician, professional peels like them Eminence Organics Mangosteen Lactic Pro Peel 10% give even better results. Here are the five benefits of a professional lactic acid scrub at your favorite Eminence partner spa.
Professional benefits of lactic acid peels
1. More active ingredients
While home peels contain 1-5% active ingredients, professional peels generally contain between 10% and 20%. What does this mean for your skin? An even greater concentration of the ingredients that are good for you in your favorite home skin care products. This doesn't mean it's time to say goodbye to home care. Using a home scrub twice a week is a great way to expand and enhance the benefits of a professional scrub.
While home peels contain 1-5% active ingredients, professional peels generally contain between 10% and 20%.
2. Faster cell turnover
Professional lactic acid peelings provide a high percentage of active ingredients to stimulate the renewal process of your skin. Lactic acid gently breaks down the glue that holds dead skin cells together and dissolves superficial surface buildup. Dermatologist Dr. David Bank tells Curls: "When this top layer is shed, signals are sent to the living cells below to multiply and move upwards, to increase collagen production, to produce more hyaluronic acid – to look younger."
3. Better product absorption
The shedding of surface cells and the uncovering of new cells has an important benefit to the rest of your skin care routine: your skin becomes more absorbent and more receptive to the following skin care products. Without dead skin cells blocking the way, the ingredients in the rest of your routine can penetrate deeper. The result: a straight one Better performance of your favorite Eminence Organics products.
4. Immediate results
Because of their effectiveness, professional scrubs are designed to provide maximum benefits in a short period of time. This means that you can expect your skin to look softer, smoother, and more radiant after your first visit to the spa. Reader's Digest recommends using a series of mild chemical peels every few weeks to keep your skin looking its best.
5. Minimal downtime
You can calm your fears of “Sex and the City”. Unlike more extreme chemical peels, professional lactic acid peels require little to no downtime. Eminence Organics Mangosteen Lactic Pro Peel 10% is self-neutralizing and non-irritating, which means you can safely head straight out of the spa for a special occasion (like Carrie Bradshaw's book launch).
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