Long reserved for doctors, peeling involves applying acids to the skin, the most common being AHAs also known as fruit acids, to remove dead cells and force the skin to regenerate.
For the past ten years or so, as the use of these acids has become more refined, a new category of cosmetics has appeared in bathrooms: resurfacing treatments. We explain why, how, and which resurfacing treatment to use to get a fresh start without having to resort to cosmetic surgery.
What is a resurfacing treatment?
A resurfacing treatment is a cosmetic treatment with a "peel effect" that mainly contains AHAs and sometimes other acids, such as PHAs, acids with a larger molecular size that penetrate less, therefore perfect for acting on the surface.
Since the effectiveness of a peel varies depending on its concentration of acids, resurfacing serums should not have concentrations that are too high to be used safely at home.
Resurfacing treatments can come in different forms – mask, cream, serum – and they sometimes incorporate other active ingredients in their composition aimed at soothing skin that is sometimes sensitized by the action of acids.
Why use a resurfacing treatment?
The skin is composed of a multitude of cells that renew themselves every month, forming layers, with the oldest layers on the surface. These are the infamous dead cells. When they accumulate, the complexion becomes dull, the skin texture thickens, pores become clogged, leading to numerous imperfections.
Resurfacing treatment, by removing this superficial layer, helps to smooth the texture of the skin and revive the complexion, while stimulating cell renewal.
Thus, depending on age, resurfacing treatments offer different advantages: they improve the texture of young skin with imperfections, restore radiance, and help to lighten, refine and rejuvenate more mature skin.
How to use a resurfacing treatment?
Because they can slightly sensitize the skin, and because nighttime is conducive to regeneration, resurfacing treatments are primarily used in the evening. It is also recommended to limit sun exposure during their use. Depending on their form, they are used occasionally, once or twice a week, or daily, as a 28-day treatment, the length of the skin's renewal cycle. Note that resurfacing treatments are suitable for all ages but are not recommended for sensitive skin or skin lesions.
Why choose Pastel Seed Resurfacing Serum?
Very attentive to its consumers in search of effective products that are also healthy and very well tolerated, the Graine de Pastel laboratory has taken up a new challenge by developing the Resurfacing Serum, a new peeling effect serum with AHA / PHA, which is both ultra-effective AND organic.
In fact, it's the only certified organic serum to offer such a high concentration of active plant ingredients, for incredible results from the very first use.
as in the long term: the texture of the skin is immediately improved and it also helps to fight against skin defects in a lasting way.
At the heart of the Resurfacing Serum formula is a 15% AHA + PHA complex for a dual action:
- AHAs - malic and citric acids extracted from French apples, peaches and raspberries - will act deep within the intracellular cement to accelerate the desquamation process and allow new cells to rise to the surface more quickly;
- PHAs, which penetrate less deeply due to their high molecular weight, will act directly on the surface of the skin for an immediate effect.
To boost cell renewal, the Resurfacing Serum also incorporates Isagene, the Pastel Seed active ingredient derived from pastel proteins, a patented active ingredient with proven results: Isagene increases natural collagen synthesis by 43%*
Thanks to its AHA + PHA alliance, reinforced by Isagene and wild rose extract, very rich in Vitamin C which contributes to the brightening action, the Resurfacing Serum provides the epidermis with a true peeling treatment, for visibly improved skin quality, day after day : the skin texture is refined, irregularities fade, the skin is softer, smoother, the complexion brighter.
Whether it's treating imperfections, reducing acne scars, smoothing wrinkles or providing an immediate radiance boost, the Resurfacing Serum is the new essential treatment at any age to gently renew your skin.
Tested under dermatological control, it has also won over users:
- 100% of them noticed a more even, brighter complexion and softer skin.
- 75% of them say that skin irregularities are less visible
- 100% of them appreciated the scent, texture and ease of absorption of the Resurfacing Serum.
Because, in addition to being effective and certified organic, the Resurfacing Serum from the Graine de Pastel laboratory offers a non-greasy and fragrance-free aqueous formula that is soft and comfortable and spreads very easily: apply every evening before your daily skincare routine for 28 days for optimized results!
