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What are AHAs?
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| Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) are non-toxic, natural substances found in various fruits, sour milk, aged wine and sugar cane. The primary action of an AHA is to loosen the intercellular glue (which holds cells together) by decreasing their cohesiveness thereby accelerating the shedding of abnormal cells in the topmost layers of the skin. Continued use of AHA products may result in a normalized, more compact top layer of the epidermis, retexturising and making the skin smoother. It also leads to increased collagen production in the upper dermis, resulting in reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. AHAs are part of the skin's natural moisturising factor and give superior hydration. They also have an anti-inflammatory effect. Darker skin types should avoid most alpha hydroxy acids due to the risk of hypopigmentation (patches of lightened skin). |
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| What are BHAs? |
| Beta-Hydroxy Acids (BHAs) are a derivative of Aspirin and can also be found in pumpkin seeds, sweet birch, wintergreen leaves and willow bark. The primary action of a BHA is to act as a surface exfoliator, retexturising the skin by exfoliating old skin cells allowing for new younger cells to develop. BHAs penetrate more deeply than AHAs and along with retexturising and hydrating the skin, BHAs also have an effect on pigmentary disturbances and sun damage. BHAs or Salicylic acid is anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial making them excellent for treating oily and acne prone skin conditions. Salicylic acid may also make you peel. BHAs are not suitable for some people including pregnant or lactating women, dark skins and people allergic to Salicylic acid (Aspirin). |
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| How do they work? |
| AHAs and BHAs thin the skin's outer layer. As we age, the outer 'dead' layer of the skin doesn't shed as rapidly as when we are young. The dead skin becomes harder and cross-linked, distorting the living tissue underneath, causing fine lines and wrinkles. AHAs and BHAs break this undesirable bonding between the surfaces enabling detachment of the microscopic 'dead' cells. This will expose the less damaged and youthful looking skin beneath. BHAs can also inhibit excessive melanin production eliminating hyperpigmentation. |
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| How long will it take to work? |
Within 2 weeks ~ Skin will look and feel softer and smoother.
The skin will acquire an overall healthy looking glow.
Within 4 weeks ~ AHAs and BHAs will effectively diminish the visibility of fine lines and wrinkles.
The skin tone will appear more even and radiant. |
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| Who can use AHAs and BHAs? |
AHAs ~ Men and Women except those with dark skin.
BHAs ~ Men and Women except those with dark skin, pregnant or lactating women and people allergic to Salicylic acid (Aspirin). |
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Treatments using AHAs and BHAs |
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AHA Peels |
Includes Pre and Post Homecare Products and 1st Peel |
$360.00 |
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| Second and Subsequent Peels |
$80.00 |
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BHA Peels |
Includes Pre and Post Homecare Products and 1st Peel |
$390.00 |
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| Second and Subsequent Peels |
$95.00 |
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