Advanced Facial Clarifying & Smoothing Treatment Cream - BHA Salicylic Acid

What is Salicylic Acid?

Topical salicylic acid treats acne by reducing swelling and redness and unplugging blocked skin pores to allow pimples to shrink. It treats other skin conditions by softening and loosening dry, scaly, or thickened skin so that it falls off or can be removed easily.

How does Salicylic Acid Work?

Salicylic acid is most commonly known for being a wonder-worker when it comes to clearing up  blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and any other type of blemish-causing skin eruption. But not many people know the full list of salicylic acid’s amazing benefits, and why it’s one of our most often used ingredients.
 
Break it down.
Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that stimulates cell turnover and dissolves the sticky bonds between dead skin cells. This means that not only does it exfoliate dull, dead skin cells, it also makes sure they get efficiently swept away, revealing fresh, newer skin that’s naturally smoother and has greater clarity. With dead skin cells cleared away, your skin can better absorb other products, making them more effective. And, when your skin has a more even texture, your makeup applies more evenly. So really, when you use salicylic acid, you’re prompting a domino effect of better-working skin care and next-level gorgeous skin.

An anti-acne superhero
You probably recognise salicylic acid from your acne treatments. It’s one of the few active ingredients that can be used in over the counter acne products (that means you don’t need a prescription), but is powerful enough to send zits and blemishes packing.  The exfoliating benefits of salicylic acid help clear out trapped dirt, oil and puss in active blemishes. Over time, it  works to keep excess oil, grime, and dead skin cells at bay. It also has natural antibacterial properties, which help keep bacteria from becoming trapped beneath the skin's surface, ultimately preventing new breakouts from erupting. 

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, which means it draws in and binds moisture. In fact, it can hold up to 1000x its own weight in water. A concentration of 1% Hyaluronic Acid can bind 99% water. That's a whole lot of moisture it can bring to your skin!

Hyaluronic acid is well known for its skin benefits, especially alleviating dry skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and speeding up wound healing. It can also help relieve joint pain in people with osteoarthritis.''

Hyaluronic acid will draw moisture from wherever it can find it to hydrate the surface of your face, including the deeper layers of your skin if there is no humidity in the air." Which is to say, too much hyaluronic acid can leave skin thirstier, and dehydration lines more prominent.

Ok But is it Safe to Use?

Can I use hyaluronic acid every day? Yup! And you can even use it twice a day as long as you're applying it to clean, damp skin, then locking it in with a moisturiser and face oil. ... Instead, think of hyaluronic acid as a team player that works best when used with a cream.

Studies show that long term use is safe, with no reported side effects from hyaluronic acid supplementation. Used as a topical skincare ingredient, hyaluronic acid is also well tolerated. Used as a dermal filler, hyaluronic acid may cause certain side effects, including pain, bruising, itching, redness and swelling.

Does it cause issues in combination with other ingredients?

It plays well with most ingredients from BHA's, AHA's to Retinols.

What is CoQ10?

Coenzyme Q10 is essentially one of many molecules that your body requires for energy uptake in cells. It is most commonly used for conditions that affect the heart such as heart failure and fluid build up in the body (congestive heart failure or CHF), chest pain (angina), and high blood pressure. It is also used for preventing migraine headache, Parkinson disease, and many other conditions.

Why use CoQ10 in skincare?

With all the energy CoQ10 provides skin and with it helping to support the production of collagen, it is a highly effective ingredient in creams that help to fight the signs of ageing skin such as fine lines and wrinkles.

CoQ10 can reduce sun damage and increase antioxidant protection. Supplementing with CoQ10 may also help decrease the risk of skin cancer. Skin that is said to look youthful and energetic generally contains high levels of Q10. This is because with the energy that Q10 is providing skin, it can repair and regenerate and faster rate to stay looking young and energised.

On the other hand, as skin ages it's natural levels of Q10 begin to diminish, meaning it does not repair and regenerate as fast so can look dull and tired. This is why as you age, adding CoQ10 products to your skin care routine can help you maintain a radiant complexion.