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The process of removing excess accumulations of dead skin cells from the corneum layers of the epidermis
What is chemical exfoliatoon
Enzymes are
Proteolytic in nature and work to digest the keratin in dead skin cells on the surface of the skin.
Glycolic acid is derived from
Sugar cane and is the strongest AHA
mandelic acid is derived from
Microdermabrasion
Is a machine based exfoliation treatment that uses crystal spray or diamond tips to gently polish dead skin cells from the skins surface
Chemical exfoliation is also known as
Superficial peeling, exfoliation, keratolhsis, and desquamation
Bromelain is derived from
Pineapple
Lactic acid is derived from
What is milk
BHAS include
What is salicylic acid
Laser stands for
Light amplification stimulation emission of radiation
Acids have a pH of
0-6
Papain Is derived from
Papaya
Tartaric acid is derived from
What is grapes
BHAs target
Oily skin and acne
Intense pulse light
Uses multiple wavelengths to reduce pigmentation, remove surface capillaries, and rejuvenate the skin
Alkalines range from
8-14
pancreatin and trypsin are derived from
Meat byproducts
Malic acid is derived from
What are apples
Jessner’s peel is a mixture of
Salicylic acid, resorcinol, lactic acid,and ethanol
LED acronym
Light emitting diode
The average pH of skin
What is 5
AHAs work by
Helping dissolve the desmosomes between cells to keep skin cells exfoliated. The loosen the bonds between the cells.
Ciltric acid is derived from
Citrus fruit
Designed peels are
To yield more targeted results, additional ingredients may be added to formulas, including pigment lightners, acne ingredient, and moisturizers or Hydrators
Chromophore
What is a color component with the skin such as. Look or melanin