Glycolic Acid has been around for many years. Most everyone knows
its purpose is to exfoliate the top layer of skin cells.
But what does exfoliation accomplish and how?
Glycolic Acid - Old Version
Once applied, glycolic acid reacts with the upper layer of the
epidermis, weakening the binding properties of the lipids that
hold the dead skin cells together. This
allows the outer skin "glue" to dissolve
revealing the underlying skin that's smoother with better
clarity and color and clearer pores.
It's been a great staple product for years. But...(there's
always a 'but" isn't there?) The glycolics that were
available for home use had to be a low % level, usually under
10%, so that people didn't irritate or burn their skin.
Most of the products you can buy over the counter are buffered
to the a level that is in such a minimal strength range the
results you get are almost unnoticeable. Levels over 10% were
nearly always only available in glycolic peels that had to be
administered in a doctor's office or by a licensed esthetician.
Glycolic Acid - New Version
The introduction of partially
neutralized glycolic acid products has opened
the door for very effective exfoliation without the same risks
of irritation. With medical level products like VIVITE, which
contain 15% glycolic acid,
you can essentially give
yourself professional level results with products you use at
home.
Effective glycolic products
accomplish more than just exfoliation.
Since skin that is not hampered by dead skin cells can function
better and glycolic acid binds water to the skin, you typically
very quickly see an
increase in moisture retention - which
affects plumpness and wrinkle depth;
pore clarity since the pores can release
trapped sedum and oil; more even
color
as surface pigment cells are removed; and and
overall brightening
since the irregular rough cells are no longer trapping the
reflection of light.
VIVITÉ
has become a patient favorite because it provides a very
effective level of exfoliation along with some very innovative
ingredients that make it a multi-effect product line.
Included in the ingredient lineup:
Peptides
-Tightens skin
Superoxide dismutase
- (SOD), a leading-edge antioxidant, Traps free radicals
Salicylic Acid -
Exfoliates to remove unproductive skin cells
Exfoliating microbeads
- More thoroughly removes unproductive skin
Interference pearls
- Diffuses light and brighten dark under-eye circles
VIVITÉ Natural Ingredients
Clinical Study Results
VIVITE Skin Care System is produced by Allergan, makers of
Botox, Prevage and MD Forte
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