PCA Professional Treatments

Question 1

What are the two professional peels?

Answer 1

No Peel Peel, Perfecting Peel

Question 2

what are the active & key ingredients in the NoPeel Peel?

Answer 2

Lactic acid (15%)
Gluconolactone (10%)
Salicylic acid (2%)
Arginine AHA complex
Cica leaf extract
Saccharide Isomerate
Poria Cocos Extract

Question 3

What is the NoPeel Peel best suited for?

Answer 3

Conditions with more inflammation (sensitive skin and active acne/acne)

Question 4

What are the benefits of the lactic acid in the NoPeel Peel

Answer 4

AHA- gentle exfoliant. breaks down the desmosomes (glue that holds cells together) so dead cells can more easily exfoliate.

Hydrator- natural part of the skins NMF (so great because the body recognizes it)

Inhibits melanogenesis

Question 5

What does Gluconolactone do in the NoPeel Peel?

Answer 5

PHA (PHA’s are similar to AHA’s but they’re a more gentle exfoliant bc it’s a bigger molecule)

calming & moisturizing

Question 6

what is the difference between AHAs and BHAs

Answer 6

AHAs- more attracted to water
BHAs- more attracted to water (why they’re used in acne treatments)

Question 7

what is the main function the key ingredients (i.e. arginine AHA complex, cica, etc.) in the nopeel peel?

Answer 7

offset the irritating effects from exfoliation (arg. complex) helps mitigate peak heat sensation

Question 8

what are the active & key ingredients in the perfecting peel?

Answer 8

20% Mandelic Acid
10% Lactic acid
Indian Gooseberry
Silymarin

Question 9

what conditions are the perfecting peel best suited for?

Answer 9

Pigmentation/discolouration and Aging

Question 10

what is the function of Mandelic acid in the perfecting peel?

Answer 10

AHA, natural antibacterial, effective in treating hyperpigmentation (esp melasma). It’s a larger molecule AHA so it’s great for sensitivity

Question 11

what is the function of Silymarin in the Perfecting Peel?

Answer 11

super calming and anti-inflammatory (powerful antioxidant)

Question 12

What are great attributes about the peels?

Answer 12

progressive approach
self-neutralizing (don’t wipe off)
safe for all FITZ types and skin concerns
great to combine with other treatments (micro needling, injections, etc.)

Question 13

What are the 3 Professional peel alternatives?

Answer 13

Oxygenating trio
enzymatic treatment
detoxifying pore treatment

Question 14

what are the key ingredients in the Oxygenating Trio?

Answer 14

Niacinamide (5%)
Panthenol (2%)
Candida Satioana Extract

Question 15

what are the main benefits of the oxygenating trio

Answer 15

great for 1-2 acne, dullness

enhances circulation (skin-plumping, reduction in fine-lines and wrinkles)

not an exfoliant - great to pair with peels and dermaplaning

Question 16

what are the key ingredients in the enzymatic treatment and what are the main functions

Answer 16

Immediate brightening (great for dullness, hyperpigmentation)
(enzymes are exfoliants that eat away at dead skin cells like Pacman)

papaya enzymes
tartaric acid (AHA)
resveratrol (antiox.)
Grape cell extract (antiox from grape stem cells)

No downtime

Question 17

what is the main function of the detoxifying pore treatment?

Answer 17

reduces sebum production and shine
addresses PIH
timed-release
(great for anyone with gunk in the skin)

Question 18

what are the 4 types of therapeutic masks?

Answer 18

Hydrate (oat milk mask)
Revitalize (papaya mask)
Detoxify (charcoal)
Clarify (Salicylic Acid)

Question 19

what is the only mask that is not available for retail? why?

Answer 19

CLARIFY

has 20% salicylic acid
(has a ‘spicy’ feeling, can cause frosting)
** great for cystic and body acne