How to improve the absorption of your skincare products with 1 step

14/02/2021
Treatments

Did you know that only 7% of your skincare is absorbed by your skin?! How much skincare product are you wasting! How much money are you wasting! Did you know you can increase this absorption to 80% by doing one simple step at home? No? Read on!

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Hi Everyone!

I hope you are all well and safe!
Did you know that only 7% of your skincare is absorbed by your skin?!
How much skincare product are you wasting! How much money are you wasting!

Did you know you can increase this absorption to 80% by doing one simple step at home?
No? Read on!

So…..

The skin is the most exposed organ, and that means that it has it’s fair share of trauma!

Everyday the skin is exposed to harmful ultraviolet rays, changes in climate, pollutants and numerous other elements that cause damage, which you can see as dark circles, pigmented patches/areas, lines, wrinkles, loss of glow, sagging skin and much more!

Some of these concerns are present in the top most layer of your skin, which consists of dead skin cells!

So, removing these top layers of dead skin cells would help remove or reduce those pigmentated area or lines and wrinkles?!

Our bodies try to do this naturally but this process slows down as we age. Enter lines and wrinkles!
Chemical peels boost our bodies’ ability to do this at a faster (more noticeable) rate!

I have to admit that I am not keen on the term “peel”, as a result of a client asking me, “how many layers of my skin will you be peeling off ? ” More often than not you WILL NOT peel, therefore I have adopted an alternative name, Chemical exfoliation.
So you may be reading this term more often in my future blogs!

Chemical exfoliation agents are derived from natural sources eg. sugarcane, apples, citric fruit, milk etc but they have been formulated in a way that is absorbed better by the skin. It is for this reason they have to fit into the category of “chemicals”.

So how does chemical exfoliation work?

The top layer of skin, stratum corneum, comprises of dead skin cells that are bonded to the healthy layers beneath them. Chemical peels work by dissolving these bonds, separating the layers. So the dead skin cells just flake away! This exfoliation process encourages the formation of beautiful, plump health skin cells to be produced!

How does your skin improve by using chemical exfoliation treatments?

Reduction of fine lines & wrinkles
Reduction of pigmentation & discoloration
Increased collagen production
Reduction of acne scarring & blemishes
Sun damage reversal
Improved skin texture
Smooths out rough skin and scaly patches
Increases the appearance of firmness and taut skin

So to summarise, you can improve the absorption and efficacy of your skincare products at home. You can achieve RADIANT skin at home! All you have to do is literally wipe your face with a soaked-pad or cotton-wool after cleansing! The concentrations you use at-home are lower than those used for in-clinic treatments to minimise any reactions; but they are a great way to prepare your skin for in-clinic treatment. So you save money by reducing the need for low concentration in-clinic treatments too! YAY! At- home chemical exfoliation treatments come in a variety of ingredients and concentrations depending on the concern you are treating so as always, please seek advice from a medical professional to find out which exfoliation treatment will work for you and your skin.

So that’s all from me folks!
If you found this blog interesting or helpful, please like, share and comment below!

As always,
Prioritise yourselves!

Dr Natasha Verma 💕

References:

Babilas P, Knie U, Abels C. Cosmetic and dermatologic use of alpha hydroxy acids. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2012 Jul;10(7):488-91. English, German.

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Author: Dr Natasha Verma

Dr Natasha Verma is an established aesthetic doctor with a specialist interest in Asian skin. She has an interest in aesthetic medicine combined with a passion for scientific research, artistry and lifestyle medicine.