Long reserved for doctors, peeling involves applying acids to the skin, the most common being AHAs, also known as fruit acids, to eliminate dead cells and force the skin to regenerate.
Over the past ten years, 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 renew your skin without having to resort to aesthetic medicine.
What is a resurfacing treatment?
A resurfacing treatment is a cosmetic "peeling effect" treatment that mainly contains AHAs and sometimes other acids, such as PHAs, acids with a larger molecular size that penetrate less, making them perfect for acting on the surface.
The effectiveness of a peeling varies according to its acid concentration; resurfacing serums should not have too high concentrations to be safely used at home.
Resurfacing treatments can come in various forms – mask, cream, serum – and sometimes include other active ingredients aimed at soothing the skin, which can be sensitized by the acids.
Why use a resurfacing treatment?
The skin is made up of many cells that renew every month and form layers, with the oldest cells on the surface. These are the famous dead cells. When they accumulate, the complexion becomes dull, skin texture thickens, pores clog, leading to many imperfections.
The resurfacing treatment, by removing this superficial layer, smooths the skin’s texture and revitalizes the complexion while stimulating cell renewal.
Thus, depending on age, resurfacing treatments offer different benefits: they improve the texture of young skin with imperfections, restore radiance, and help brighten, refine, and rejuvenate more mature skin.
How to use a resurfacing treatment?
Because they can slightly sensitize the skin and night is ideal for regeneration, resurfacing treatments are mainly 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 in a 28-day course, the duration of the skin renewal cycle. Note that resurfacing treatments are suitable for all ages but are not recommended for sensitive skin or skin with lesions.
Why choose the Graine de Pastel Resurfacing Serum?
Very attentive to its consumers seeking effective products that are healthy and well tolerated, the Graine de Pastel laboratory has taken on a new challenge by developing the Resurfacing Serum, a new peeling-effect serum with AHAs/PHAs, both ultra-effective AND organic.
It is, in fact, the only certified organic serum offering such a high concentration of active plant ingredients, for incredible results from the first use
as well as long-term: skin texture is immediately improved and it also helps fight skin imperfections sustainably.
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 – act deeply on the intercellular cement to accelerate the desquamation process and allow new cells to rise more quickly to the surface;
- PHAs, which penetrate less deeply due to their larger molecular weight, act directly on the skin surface for an immediate effect.
To boost cell renewal, the Resurfacing Serum also includes Isagène, the Graine de Pastel active ingredient derived from pastel proteins, a patented active with proven results: Isagène increases natural collagen synthesis by 43%*
Thanks to its AHA + PHA combination, reinforced by Isagène and wild rose extract, very rich in Vitamin C which contributes to the brightening effect, the Resurfacing Serum provides the epidermis with a true peeling treatment, for visibly improved skin quality day after day: skin texture refines, irregularities fade, skin becomes softer, smoother, and the complexion more radiant.
Whether to treat imperfections, reduce acne scars, smooth wrinkles, or provide 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 convinced users:
- 100% of them noticed a more even, brighter complexion and softer skin.
- 75% say skin irregularities are less visible.
- 100% appreciated the scent, texture, and ease of absorption of the Resurfacing Serum.
In addition to being effective and certified organic, the Graine de Pastel laboratory’s Resurfacing Serum offers a non-greasy, fragrance-free aqueous formula that is gentle and comfortable, spreading very easily: apply every evening before daily skincare for 28 days for optimized results!
