If you are already into skincare, you will have probably heard of Glycolic Acid. It is an AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) with the ability to transform your skin.
The main benefits of Glycolic Acid are that it will even out your skin tone and texture, brighten your complexion and leave your skin smoother and less congested. It is an exfoliating acid with the smallest molecular size which means it is great at working on the lower layers of skin by penetrating the skins natural barrier.
The skins barrier protects from environmental damage and maintaining hydration and skin health. Overusing Glycolic Acid can cause irritation, sensitisation and inflammation which impairs the skins barrier.
Sleep Glycolic
Medik8 have just launched their brand new Sleep Glycolic product. It is a 10% Glycolic acid which can be used at home as a peel. Perfect for during lockdown when you can’t get to your trusted technician for a facial. This is the perfect product for those with dull and uneven skin texture while wanting fast results.
Medik8 have a 3 step approach to ensure this product has a super powerful formula, while maintaining and protecting our healthy skin barrier.
True 10% Glycolic Acid Value
How effective an exfoliating acid is depends on two factors; acid concentration and the pH of the formula.
A low pH is crucial to active acids within a cosmetic formula. Acids can appear in active or inactive forms. When in its active form, it will be able to penetrate into the skin with ease and can target skin complaints such as hyperpigmentation.
Sleep Glycolic optimises its active forby lowering the pH to 3.5 to achieve true acid value of 10%. This means that this product contains high strength glycolic acid.
Crystal Encapsulation
Crystal encapsulation and using this product twice a week helps to protect the skin barrier and prevent irritation. Glycolic acid is encapsulated in a crystal cyclodex ‘shell’ that is slowly broken down when in contact with skin enzymes. It gradually delivers the high strength glycolic acid into the skin throughout the night to reduce the chances of irritation.
Occasional Glycolic Acid
We recommend that clients use this product twice a week rather than daily. It is perfect for those clients who have regular acid peels at our clinic, while a great product for beginners who are nervous about having a skin rejuvenation treatment with us.
How to use Sleep Glycolic
After cleansing in the evening, apply a pea-sized amount of product onto the face, neck and décolletage. Avoid the eye area. You can then go ahead and apply the rest of your serums and moisturisers.
We advise that you apply a SPF the next day after using this product for further protection.
Free skin consultations
Medicare Cosmetics offer free skin consultations. They can be virtual where you send us some clear photos of your skin and we take a look, or you can book to come and see us in person. Contact us now to arrange your free consultation now.