Acid-Based Treatments for Sensitive Skin
Dermopeelings and home care.
Sensitive, couperose and acne skin requires delicate yet extremely effective care. "Sensitive types" know this well. How to fight imperfections of extremely sensitive skin? Cosmetologists point to the effectiveness of a duo of acid-based dermopeelings and specially selected dermocosmetics. Acids in the salon for sensitive skin? Experts answer: yes!
Are salon treatments too invasive for sensitive types?
On the contrary, care for skin with special needs can and should start in the beauty salon. As experts point out, combining professional treatments with tailor-made home care is an effective path to restoring balance and a healthy, beautiful look to problematic skin. And that is exactly what we want "here and now", right? Which sensitive skin problems can acids reduce? What should you watch for? Advises cosmetologist Agnieszka Kasprzak, expert of the SOLVERX® brand.
The key to the effectiveness of the tandem of treatments plus home care are acid compositions with therapeutic effectiveness, complemented with natural oils and active ingredients addressing individual skin problems. The first of them is acne.
Challenge No. 1 – acne. Azelaic and lactobionic acids
The fundamental problem of acne skin – in rosacea and juvenile acne – are inflammatory lesions. We observe them most often as redness, painful pustules and papules of varying severity that may even leave scars. Both conditions come with sebum secretion disorders and destabilised skin condition. As experts emphasise, the basis of fighting acne is combining treatment with extremely gentle, anti-inflammatory treatment and home care tailored specifically to acne skin requirements. Which acids to choose?
Cosmetologists indicate the combination of lactobionic and azelaic acids as most effective for improving acne skin condition – creating an anti-inflammatory, soothing and regenerating tandem. – Lactobionic acid strongly moisturises, reduces dilated vessels and effectively strengthens skin repair mechanisms. Azelaic acid – effectively soothes inflammation, regulates sebum secretion and reduces redness – says Agnieszka Kasprzak. – The combination of lactobionic and azelaic acids in the SOLVERX® acidTherapy Aza-Lacto dermopeeling reduces inflammatory lesions and rebuilds the epidermis, which is priceless for acne skin. The azelaic and lactobionic acid line comprises a dermopeeling and an Acne&Rosacea mask with green clay – intended for salon treatments – plus an Acne&Rosacea cream with coconut oil that perfectly complements treatment effects in home care – she adds.
Challenge No. 2 – ageing. Lactic and glycolic acids
When we mention skin problems… unfortunately, ageing cannot be omitted. Acids also lead in combating the signs of passing time. As experts point out, lactic and glycolic acids show particularly high effectiveness here, working ideally as a duo. – Glycolic acid shallows fine wrinkles and furrows and effectively exfoliates the epidermis. Lactic acid not only moisturises and exfoliates but above all effectively stimulates ceramide production. Combining both acids, used in salon care, works very effectively on skin needing rejuvenation – says Agnieszka Kasprzak. As a result of therapy with this duo in SOLVERX acidTherapy Glyco-Lactic® skin becomes noticeably firmer, more elastic and toned, while photoageing symptoms are much less visible. Remember that every treatment procedure should be complemented with professional home care – using professional acid creams. It is a good habit that pays off. Importantly, creams complementing treatments can usually also be used separately, as a specialist home cream – she adds.
Challenge No. 3 – pigmentation spots. Mandelic, malic and phytic acids
With sensitive skin, we often also notice a tendency to pigmentation spots. They may appear from acne, sun reactions or hormonal changes. Regardless of their origin – they negatively affect skin appearance, and when we notice them, we immediately look for an answer to how to get rid of them. Experts indicate: with a suitable composition of acids in dermopeelings. – Mandelic acid has strong exfoliating properties, malic smooths, and phytic – counteracts skin photoageing. The complex of three acids at 40 percent in acidTherapy Mandelic perfectly meets sensitive skin needs, reducing pigmentation spots, improving skin hydration, brightening and revitalising. The key to prolonging treatment effects is professional home care based on acids and natural oils – says Agnieszka Kasprzak.
Home care – acids and natural oils
Cosmetologists emphasise that sensitive skin requires comprehensive care – both properly selected treatments and daily, careful skincare. How to choose the right set of active ingredients? A few simple steps will help. First: dermoconsultation. During a meeting with a cosmetologist, after analysing skin condition and needs, you receive guidance on treatment procedures. Step two is a treatment based on a perfectly selected combination of acids at the right concentration. Step three – as experts point out – extremely important, is selecting a personalised home care routine. – Here too we have acids at our disposal, obviously at a lower concentration than salon ones. Remember that they combine great with natural oils, e.g. coconut and black cumin oil – says Agnieszka Kasprzak.