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The Recap - Fruit Acids and their Effects on the Skin

Fruit Acid Peeling Means

  • Stimulation of skin renewal
  • Removal of the upper, dead skin cells
  • Reduction of the thickness of the stratum corneum
  • Even and well-tended skin texture
  • Increase in collagen formation
  • Stabilisation of the skin's protective acid mantle

 

The effect depends on the concentration of fruit acid and the pH value of the products. Depending on the skin type, a course of treatment includes 6 to 12 sessions at intervals of 1 to 4 weeks.

Schematic Representation of the Deep Effect of Fruit Acids on the Skin

The different effects of the two acids result from their composition: While glycolic acid is a very small, hydrophilic molecule, salicylic acid is large-molecular and lipophilic. Combined, the two acids support each other optimally.

Chemical Peel Concept - Advantages from the Patient's Perspective

  • Minimally invasive procedure - usually no downtime
  • Treatment can be individually tailored to the skin condition/indication
  • The treatment is safe
  • The peel process can be stopped at any time
  • Certified training for practice staff
  • Patented dispenser system: the combination of both acids increases the effectiveness of each treatment
  • Treatment can be complemented by other (therapeutic) procedures
  • An effect is quickly visible
     

References:

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Bertin, C., Zunino, H., Lanctin, M., Stamatas, G. N., Camel, E., Robert, C., & Issachar, N. (2008). Combined retinol-lactose-glycolic acid effects on photoaged skin: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. International journal of cosmetic science, 30(3), 175–182. doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2494.2008.00441.xa

Chen, L., Lu, L., Tu, S., Zhang, T., Du, X., Chen, L., Zhang, M., Li, L., & Lin, H. (2022). Efficacy and safety of 5% glycolic acid-based Gel essence in the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 21 (10), 4482–4489. doi.org/10.1111/jocd.14865

Davies, M., & Marks, R. (1976). Studies on the effect of salicylic acid on normal skin. The British journal of dermatology, 95(2), 187–192. doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.1976.tb00825.x

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Philipp-Dormston, W. (2019): Chemisches Peeling in der Dermatologie. In: Hautarzt, Vol. 7. 

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