Dermadoctor Physical Chemistry Facial Microdermabrasion and Multi-Acid Peel

Name: Dermadoctor - Physical Chemistry Facial Microdermabrasion and Multi-Acid Peel
Brand: Dermadoctor

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WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
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KEY INGREDIENTS

glycolic acid
lactic acid
allantoin
camellia sinensis leaf extract
caprylic/capric triglyceride
cetyl alcohol
chondrus crispus extract
dimethicone
glycerin
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PROMISES
FULFILLED

87 /100

IRRITANCY

LOW

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Formula review

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WIMJ summary

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	MEDIUM
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
lactic acid	HIGH
camellia sinensis leaf extract	LOW

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"Physical Chemistry Facial Microdermabrasion and Multi-Acid Peel"

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WIMJ summary

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
glycolic acid	HIGH
allantoin	LOW
salix alba bark extract	LOW

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"She developed this multifunctional comprehensive treatment which uses both chemical and physical exfoliation blended in a calming, hydrating base to dramatically reveal smoother, softer, brighter, healthier appearing skin."

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WIMJ summary

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: allantoin, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
caprylic/capric triglyceride	HIGH
allantoin	HIGH
chondrus crispus extract	HIGH

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
glycolic acid
caprylic/capric triglyceride
lactic acid

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
cellulose acetate	6.1% - 7.4%
glycolic acid An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid	4.4% - 5.4%
caprylic/capric triglyceride A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin	3.3% - 4%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	2.3% - 2.8%
cetyl alcohol A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together	2% - 2.5%
stearyl alcohol An emollient that helps soften the skin	1.7% - 2.1%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	1.4% - 1.7%
sorbitol Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture	1.2% - 1.4%
dimethicone A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish	1% - 1.3%
butylene glycol Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin	0.7% - 1.05%
salix alba bark extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect	0.35% - 0.65%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.5% - 0.8%
camellia sinensis leaf extract Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation	0.45% - 0.7%
chondrus crispus extract Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency	0.45% - 0.7%
allantoin Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated	0.4% - 0.6%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	0.5% - 0.7%
ethylhexylglycerin A preservative	0.4% - 0.6%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.4% - 0.65%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.45% - 0.65%
dehydroxanthan gum Helps create thicker product formulations and stabilize emulsions	0.3% - 0.55%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.3% - 0.55%
palmitic acid An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it	0.3% - 0.55%
coco-glucoside Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating	0.3% - 0.55%
coconut alcohol	0.25% - 0.5%
sodium dehydroacetate A preservative	0.15% - 0.3%
chlorphenesin A preservative	0.1% - 0.25%
hexylene glycol Helps create a more spreadable product texture	0.15% - 0.25%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating	0.1% - 0.2%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.05% - 0.1%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.1% - 0.2%
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