PCA Daily Care Flashcards
what is the main function of retinol?
increases cell turnover (from bottom up) & boosts collagen/elastin
what are the key ingredients of the age refining treatment (0.5% pure retinol night)?
0.5% retinol
4% niacinamide
Panthenol (pro vitamin b5)
Oat extract
orange stem cell extract (laxity)
Inflashield
** all these other ingredients besides retinol are treating the other causes of skin aging
what are the main ingredients in C & E advanced?
L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C, 20%)
Tocopherol (Vitamin E, 5%)
Hexylresorcinol (1%) (amazing at treating and preventing discoloration)
Silymarin (1%) ( antioxidant, helps offset irritating effects of vitamin C)
What are the key features of C& E advanced?
strengthens, smooths, protects, brightens
contains therapeutic levels (& max concentrations) of Vitamin C and Vitamin E
STABLE and WATERLESS formulation –waterless= vitamin C stays stable for a long time (degraded only 5% over 24 months)
gel based formulation – can mix it with other products (ex. sunscreens, moisturizers)
what skin concerns can C & E advanced be used for?
Discoloration, Aging, prevention
what is the main technology in the ProPeptide complex
Peptide-Pro Complex
what is so great about ExLinea?
It creates a communication barrier between the neuron and the muscles in the face – mitigates the effects of muscle movements on fine lines over time.
can use it all over the face
great to use following injectables, as well on areas where they didn’t get a injectable.
great for clients who aren’t quite ready for botox
what are the key ingredients in the HA boosting serum? what are their features?
HA and Sodium Hyaluronate (high molecular weight- occludes skin, provides upper layer hydration and prevents TEWL)
Hydrolyzed HA (smaller size, penetrates deeper, attracts more water to area/level of skin depth)
HA pro-complex (patented blend, delivers 24hr moisture, stimulates skin’s OWN HA production process) – works proactively to increase long-term hydration
Ceramide (barrier protection and function)
Niacinamide (reduces coloration and TEWL)
what are they main benefits of the HA boosting serum