This treatment involves applying chemical peel to the treated area which penetrates deeper layer of the skin through Epidermis and Dermis (Papillary layer) in order to cleanse, remove dead skin cells, hydrate, remove excess sebum, minimize enlarged pores, improve skin tone, smoothen, increase the production of collagen and elastin fibres and more…
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TRAN-X COMPLEX - Tranexamic acid is a unique acid that combines effective, intense action while being gentle to the skin. It is a strong tyrosinase inhibitor with a very strong effect of removing discoloration, regardless of the genesis - with the vascular component, solar, post-inflammatory or persistent ones caused by hormones.
In addition to illuminating and moisturizing, it has anti-itching, soothing and inflammation-reducing properties. It is also recognized as an ally in therapies dedicated to vascular skin and rosacea.
TRAN-X Complex - a year-round chemical exfoliator based on phytic, lactobionic, tranexamic acid and L-arginine
Who is it for?:
Suitable for all types and stages of acne lesions - including inflammatory ones
When to use: Reconstruction of the skin after isotretinoin, working with post-inflammatory discoloration, irregular skin discoloration, acne scars, excessive sebum production, allergic skin, very sensitive
Composition:
• 10% Phytic Acid
• 5% Tranexamic Acid
• 5% Lactobionic Acid
• 3% L-arginine
Waht is PHYTIC ACID?
Phytic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that is derived from grains, legumes and rice. The chemical composition of phytic acid renders it an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), although a very gentle one. It is typically derived from grains, legumes and rice. While it does possess similar benefits to other skincare acids (namely exfoliation), what sets phytic acid apart is its antioxidant properties.
While it may offer mild exfoliating benefits, it is commonly used in skincare for its antioxidant properties. Like other antioxidants, phytic acid neutralize free radical damage in the skin and brighten pigmentation and treat conditions like melasma.
Another interesting factor about phytic acid - It is a chelator! This means that it holds the ability to absorb (or chelate) certain minerals. That might sound bad, because in general minerals are beneficial to our health, but specific ones can have detrimental effects on the skin when they become too abundant. Phytic acid appears to work mechanistically to absorb up iron molecules in the skin, which are responsible for causing damage to skin DNA.
What are benefits of Phytic Acid?:
Helps acne, open pores and clogged skin - Calcium settles on the skin surface when it is exposed to hard water, this leads loss of moisture or the skin's ability to hydrate itself, which in turn results in enlarged pores, dry skin, acne and rosacea. Phytic acid absorbs excess calcium on the skin surface, which prevents pores from being clogged thereby reducing breakouts. It also reduces the appearance of pores and stubborn marks on the skin.
Anti-ageing benefits - owing to its antioxidant property, it acts as a free radical scavenger, hence repairing the skin and preventing oxidative damage to the skin. Our skin is exposed to air pollution, UV rays and other harmful factors on a regular basis, in such a scenario it becomes essential to have peel that can prevent such damage.
Fights Free Radicals - it prevents havoc-creating molecules from damaging your body and skin. Free radicals are molecules that have lost an electron. These radicals search through your body for the pair. The antioxidant properties of phytic acid contribute one electron to these molecules and prevent them from damaging your skin.
Reduce melasma and scarring- it induces shedding of the dead skin cells and increases cell turnover, which results in lightening pigmentation and scarring.
Difference between Phytic Acid and other Acid?
In the order from strongest to the gentlest on skin, it goes like this:
Glycolic acid
Lactic acid
Phytic acid
Phytic Acid is the mildest option of promoting exfoliation via increasing skin cell turnover rates. Phytic acid, because its antioxidant properties tend to overpower those of exfoliation, does this in a gentler manner than its other AHA counterparts. In other words - because phytic acid functions more as an antioxidant than a true exfoliating agent, it is less irritating to the skin.
Phytic acid is often compared most closely to lactic acid, but there is an interesting difference between the two in terms of potential skin irritation. Lactic acid can cause a stinging sensation. What’s more, because lactic acid is derived from milk, it can cause irritation in certain groups of people. Just like people have lactose intolerance, people can also be more sensitive to lactic acid.
Phytic Acid who is suitable for?
Phytic acid is ideal for someone with acne or prone to blackheads as it helps to clear out and shrink pores while also helping to brighten the skin following post-inflammatory lesions.
If you have sensitive skin and have been weary of using acids in the past, phytic could be your best option. Overall, phytic acid is the gentlest of all acids so is ideal for someone with sensitive skin or rosacea.
What is TRANEXAMIC ACID?
Tranexmic acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine. Traditionally, it was prescribed to regulate heavy periods or control post-op bleeding.
Tranexamic acid has the ability to prevent the growth of new blood vessels and the formation of melanin (aka skin pigment). This is why topical tranexamic acid help lighten dark spots from hyperpigmentation, melasma, or sun damage.
Tranexamic acid provides a powerful and specific anti-inflammatory action, inhibiting the tyrosinase synthesis (the pigment producing process) in melanocytes. At the same time it blocks the transfer of pigment from melanocytes (pigment-producing cells) to keratinocytes (the keratin-synthesising cells found in the outermost layer of skin – the epidermis). Tranexamic acid also calms the skin and helps restore the skin barrier.
Does Tranexamic Acid make skin more sensitive to sun?
Absolutely not. In fact, tranexamic acid decreases the skin’s sensitivity to UV – this is why he ingredient is so popular in Asia and India.
What are benefits of Tranexamic Acid? -
TXA have a role in dermatology due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-melanin producing properties.
When applied to the skin, TXA interferes with a pathway that decreases the interaction between skin cells, or keratinocytes, and melanin-forming cells, or melanocytes. This can help reduce:
Pigmentation - melasma and hyperpigmentation - Not all dark spots come from the sun. Some people also get hyperpigmentation from acne. Others develop melasma, a skin condition that causes dark patches on the face. Tranexamic acid combats melasma in 2 ways: shrinking and lightening dark patches.
Dark spots - sun spots, age spots, liver spots. No matter what you call them, these dark spots crop up due to UV exposure. And if you don’t like the way they look, tranexamic acid might be your new BFF.
Uneven skin tone
Sooth swelling - Tranexamic acid effectively sooth swelling from hereditary angioedema, a condition characterized by swelling around the eyes, lips, hands, and feet.
Stronger skin barrier - or outermost layer of your skin, serves as a shield that helps keep moisture in and toxins and irritants out. For people living with rosacea this barrier is often damaged to the point where it doesn’t work properly. Strengthening the skin barrier can significantly reduce rosacea symptoms.
Reduced discoloration after acne breakouts -sometimes, acne breakouts can cause PIE - post-inflamatory erythema. These are stubborn red, pink, or purple patches of discoloration. Tranexamic acid help lessening the appearance of these lesions, with no risk of serious side effects.
Tranexamic acid who is suitable for?
Tranexamic acid is generally safe for all skin types, even sensitive skin or eczema. Tranexamic acid do not cause irritation.
What is LACTOBIONIC ACID?
Lactobionic acid is the oxidized form of lactose, which is derived from milk. As lactobionic is a larger molecule than glycolic acid, it will not penetrate the skin as well and thus is considered less strong and less irritating. It's a polyhydroxy acid that tends not to be irritating and works as a great humectant that helps hydrate the skin and keep it plump. Humectants attract and absorb moisture either from the air or the skin, keeping the skin's surface hydrated.
Lactobionic acid doesn't penetrate the skin as well, it only provides exfoliation on the surface. This makes it perfect for those with sensitive skin who are prone to irritation sometimes caused by AHAs.
Lactobionic acid is a polyhydroxy acid that has similar effects to alpha hydroxy acids like glycolic acid, but with less irritation. In case you only know them by their acronyms though, it's a PHA, which is similar to an AHA—PHAs are kind of a subcategory of AHA. But there are some added benefits that come when you're using lactobionic acid over other acids. It also acts as an antioxidant, soaking up skin-damaging free radicals as well as a humectant moisturizer to attract water to the skin. It doesn't need to be used at a low pH, which reduces irritation.
What are benefits of Lactobionic Acid?
Exfoliates - because lactobionic acid is a PHA, it functions to gently exfoliate and remove the outermost layer of dead skin cells on the skin, but is considered more gentle than AHAs due to their larger size, which limits skin penetration. This means the shallow layers of the skin's surface are receiving exfoliation, making it a great option for exfoliation for those with sensitive skin. Gently slough away a build-up of dead skin cells that can make the skin dull and lacklustre
Protects against sun damage - lactobionic acid works as antioxidant chelating agents, absorbing free radicals generated by ultraviolet exposure, thereby helping to protect against further sun damage.
Gentle enough for sensitive skin - lactobionic acid is a gentle exfoliator, making it ideal for all year use
Brightens skin - because of the increased cellular turnover rate to prevent buildup, it may result in a brighter skin tone for all skin types!
Fades dark marks - Lactobionic acid also aids in the lessening of scars and hyperpigmentation.
Hydrate the skin- Lactobionic acid is a highly moisturizing agent.
Thickens skin - hydroxy acids increase epidermal thickness.
For all skin types but with rosace, dry and sensitive skins the most
Anti-ageing - provides benefits reducing fine line and wrinkles
What sre the difference between Lactobionic Acid and other Acids?
The main difference between lactobionic acid and other skincare acids is the fact it is a PHA, meaning its molecule size (as previously mentioned) is very large and cannot penetrate as aggressively as other acids, such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. LA is able to provide the skin with exfoliation, ridding it of any skin concerns and impurities without any side effects (irritation, redness and dryness) that are often connected to more potent AHAs and BHAs. The fact that lactobionic works mainly on the outer layers of the skin it is able to help the protective barrier to remain functioning with the correct levels of vital oil and water it needs to have the ability to combat environmental damage and other skin stresses due to its antioxidant, exfoliating and moisturising properties.
Lactobionic Acid who is suitable for?
All skin types will benefit from LA, however, those with sensitive and severely dry skin types will benefit the most as they will find they are able to use this acid to achieve the over-all glow you gain from the application of a chemical exfoliant, something they have not been able to achieve in the past due to other acids being too harsh for the face.You are well aware now of how lactobionic acid is one of the most gentle acids available on the market, this results in it being safe enough to be used by all skin types.
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