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IngredientsPCA Skin utilizes only best in class ingredients for their clinically researched formulations. The dermatologist-approved daily care products contain advanced ingredients such as alpha and beta hydroxy acids, MMP inhibitors, peptides, antioxidants and advanced botanicals to reveal the smooth, glowing skin hidden below the surface. |
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Featured PCA SkinŽ Ingredients
Alpha Hydroxy Acids are an important discovery in skin care, leading to a slew of products that soften and refine the skin more easily than ever thought possible. Many alpha hydroxy acids are found in nature and as a result are sometime referred to as fruit acids. When applied to the skin as part of a skin care regimen, alpha hydroxy acids loosen the outer layer of dead skin cells (called the horny layer of the epidermis). They accomplish this process by hydrolyzing or softening the muco-polysaccharide glue that holds these cells together. After this outer layer is loosened, the dead skin cells can be washed away, leaving a fresh layer of more flexible and resilient skin. The result is a softening of the lines in the skin and a softer feel to the skin. This initial action of alpha hydroxy acids can happen in as little as two to six weeks.
Antioxidants are substances that fight against oxidation damage in the body caused by free radicals. Free radicals are destructive and unstable oxygen molecules believed to cause aging, cancer, and even cardiovascular disease. The skin expresses free radical damage as unsightly wrinkles, uneven pigmentation and loss of tone and moisture. Fortunately, topical antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E, green tea and other antioxidant compounds found in creams and lotions can help your skin retain its youthfulness. For instance, the antioxidant vitamins C and E, as well as selenium, have been proven to decrease the long term effects of the sun on the skin. Regular application is highly recommended for protecting your skin against oxidation, as well as protection from environmental damage. Most skin care experts agree that topical antioxidants are an essential part of any successful anti-aging skin care regimen.
Peptides are proteins made from a chain of amino acids. Since proteins are an essential component of living tissue, peptides help stimulate collagen and elastin while regenerating damaged cells. Peptides work without irritation and can be used in almost all skin care formulations, including cleansers, moisturizers and lip treatments. By using products containing peptides, visible signs of aging and damage can be diminished for a younger-looking complexion. |
