Efficacy at skin level
Acid salicylic is acting on the skin at 3 levels:
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Exfoliates dead skin cells, prevents pores from clogging up and activates cell renewal
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It inhibits specific enzymes responsible for sebum production, and neutralizes acnes bacteria that grows at the surface of the skin
3/
Inhibits specific lipids formation that play a key role in the generation of inflammatory response
Traceable sourcing
People have used Saliciylic Acid treatments for more than 2,000 years.
It is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), oil-soluble agent in contrast with the alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs such as glycolic acid) which is water- soluble.
Saliciylic Acid can be obtained from the bark of willow trees and wintergreen leaves but usually manufactured by chemistry to get a high purity.
This ingredient has been studied by various dermatologists as a peeling agent properties
Light peel
The HELENA RUBINSTEIN laboratories have combined their know- how with the medical expertise of DR. PFULG in order to develop REPLASTY LIGHT PEEL, an avant-garde peeling treatment. This bi-phase lotion associated two powerfull derma-ingredients, glycolic acid and salicylic acid.
Efficacy at skin level
Clinically tested on women, skin seems hydrated right after application . After 4 weeks of use, skin texture appears refined, smoother and radiant. Skin seems softer and hydrated. The product creates a feeling of a protected skin.
*L'Oreal test - 60 Asian women aged from 31 to 59 years old - 4 weeks - self-evaluation.
