The manufacturing country for SkinCeuticals is America. It was here, in the city of Dallas, in 1997 that the leading scientists and dermatologists of the USA together with Dr. Sheldon R. Pinnilla has created a professional line for skin care.
Briefly about the main thing
The scientific consultant of Skin Cuts was the first to patent the stabilization of vitamin C. The unique technology was a real discovery: after all, the brand’s specialists offer anti-aging with active photoprotection and antioxidants.
Developed 20 years ago, SkinCeuticals cosmetics is the No. 1 professional care line in the United States. Today, Skin Suites is represented worldwide: in Asia, Latin America, the USA, Europe and Canada.
Concept
The brand's product philosophy is based on three principles that prevent skin aging:
- correction;
- warning;
- protection.
How does SkinCeuticals cosmetics work? A high concentration of pure pharmaceutical grade ingredients in combination with natural plant extracts has a prophylactic effect, preventing future damage, protecting the skin and correcting existing imperfections.
Each drug in the range of Skin Sutikals able to solve many problems associated with facial skin. After all, the main mission of the brand is to develop innovative dermatologically proven agents to combat the signs of aging and improve the state of the dermis at the cellular level.
Basic drugs
The cosmetics of the American brand is intended for professional care and widespread use by cosmetologists. However, the brand’s specialists have developed a highly effective line of products for home use, which includes:
- SkinCeuticals Hydrating Moisturizing Serum based on hyaluronic acid and B- 5 vitamins.
- PHloretin CF and CE are antioxidants for dry and oily skin types.
- Serum 10.
- Phito Corrective - preparations for sensitive skin.
- AOX-Eye is an eye cream based on the maximum concentration of antioxidants.
- Blemish Series products are a new line for the treatment of acne in people over 25 years old.
Sun protection
SkinCeuticals Brightening UV Defense SPF30 Cream, thanks to its unique UV filter system, provides the skin with effective protection and prophylactic action in case of hyperpigmentation.
The product evens out the color of the dermis, moisturizes, improves its external condition, giving a radiant appearance. In addition, the cream is suitable for men's skin and does not contain fragrances.
According to reviews, SkinCeuticals Brightening Defense has the following properties:
- protects against UV rays;
- prevents the appearance of age spots and reduces the severity of existing ones.
Recommendations for use:
- The use of the cream in combination with Skin Antioxidant Serum will provide an unrivaled action to protect the dermis from aging.
- Brightening Defense SPF30 can be used as a base for makeup.
The composition of the product includes:
- Mexoryl SX / XL, Tinosorb S are filters that provide a wide range of protection against the damaging effects of UV radiation, thereby preventing hyperpigmentation and signs of aging.
- Hyperbright complex, which helps to reduce the number of age spots caused by exposure to UV rays.
Ultra Facial Defense SPf-5 is another sunscreen created using the exclusive UV filter system. The product is suitable for all skin types.
Properties:
- protects from UV rays;
- Helps maintain optimal levels of hydration.
Recommendations for use:
- Apply a small amount of the product to the neckline, neck and face half an hour before the planned exit to the street.
- If exposure to the sun is long, repeat the procedure every 2 hours.
The structure of Ultra Facial Defense includes:
- Sulfonic acid is a necessary component for stimulating exfoliation of cells, activating the process of renewing the dermis, without causing irritation;
- Alpha-tocopherol is a component with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
- Shea butter nourishes and restores the hydrolipidic barrier of the skin.
Mineral Radiance UV Defense SPF50 is a sunscreen fluid based on 100% mineral filters for sensitive skin.
Recommendations about use: Shake a bottle well before use. Apply before sun exposure. For complete protection, do not forget to use the product after bathing and any cosmetic procedures.
The main components that make up:
- 100% mineral filters to create a protective barrier on the surface of the dermis;
- natural plankton extract (artemiyasalin) - necessary to reduce the skin's susceptibility to heat and UV stress, in addition, the component helps to restore DNA cells and enhances the protection of mineral filters.
Mineral Radiance UV Defense with a universal tone . Sunscreen fluid gives the face a natural shade and prevents the appearance of the first signs of aging.
The product is suitable for any type of skin, including sensitive, prone to acne and after invasive procedures. The product has the following properties:
- protects against UV rays of type A and B;
- gives the face a radiance and improves the natural tone;
- regulates the production of sebum;
- non-comedogenic, that is, it does not clog pores;
- does not contain perfume fragrances and parabens;
- moisture resistant.
Active components:
- titanium dioxide - non-chemical mineral filter with protection against UVB and UVA rays;
- plankton extract;
- special mineral pigments with tinting effect.
For mature skin
1. AGE Interrupter - a complex that corrects deep wrinkles and smoothes small ones.
Active components:
- 2% phytosphingosine;
- 4% blueberry extract;
- 30% proxylan.
2. Eye balm, developed on the basis of corrective technology. According to reviews, SkinCeuticals Eye Balm effectively fights three signs of aging:
- the formation of free radicals;
- dryness
- collagen breakdown.
3. Face Cream - anti-aging cream fluid. The triple-action preparation protects the dermis from the negative effects of free radicals, restores elasticity, promotes deep hydration and fights the signs of aging.
The light texture of SkinCeuticals contains 3 highly effective antioxidants (Vitamin E, ArganyITM, Silmarin), plant extracts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, as well as grape seed oil.
4. AGE Eye Complex - anti-aging complex against edema and dark circles for mature skin. Due to the action of peptides and flavonoids, the product strengthens the walls of blood vessels and helps to eliminate hemoglobin breakdown substances.
Active components:
- xylan;
- reflective particles;
- blueberry extract;
- a complex of peptides and flavonoids.
Acne Treatment
The Blemish & Age range is designed to treat mature acne-prone skin.
1. The composition of the SkinCeuticals Cleansing Gel includes acids that effectively cleanse the skin, providing easy exfoliation at this stage.
You need this medication if you have:
- microinflammation;
- rough skin texture;
- wrinkles;
- increased production of sebum;
- hyperpigmentation caused by UV rays and inflammation.
Active acids:
- 0.2% capryl-salicylic - to ensure delicate and accurate exfoliation according to the cell-by-cell system;
- 3.5% glycolic - to enhance skin hydration;
- 0.2% salicylic - to cleanse pores and reduce damage.
2. Serum SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Defense is necessary for the patient if his skin:
- "tired", problematic;
- combination or oily;
- with signs of photoaging;
- age (of any type), prone to rashes.
How does the drug work:
- Normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
- Cleans pores.
- Smoothes superficial wrinkles.
- Improves the appearance of the dermis.
- Prevents the occurrence of acne and inflammation.
- Dissolves sebum caps.
- Reduces post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Method of application: 1-2-5 drops of serum to be distributed 1-2 times a day on the cleansed skin of the face, neck and décolleté. The product is allowed to be used as a preparatory stage before deep peeling, laser anti-aging procedures and dermabrasion.
Active acids:
- 2% dioyeva - known for antibacterial action;
- 0.3% capryl-salicylic - cleans clogged pores;
- 3.5% glycolic and 0.5% lemon - to enhance exfoliation.
3. Toner Blemish + Age Solution is necessary for patients with skin of any type, but prone to the appearance of microinflammation.
Hormonal fluctuations and stress lead to the following changes:
- wrinkles;
- enhanced production of sebum;
- hyperpigmentation;
- microinflammation.
Regular use of the tonic will remove the keratinized layer of cells from the surface of the dermis, cleanse clogged pores and saturate the skin with oxygen.
Active acids:
- 0.25% capryl salicylic;
- 3.5% glycolic;
- 0.25% salicylic.
Method of application: Pour a small amount of the product onto a cotton pad and rub it on your face. To enhance the effect, use a tonic after Blemish + Age Cleasing Gel.
Serum
1. CE Ferulic - an antioxidant based on a concentrated formula with good skin absorption.
Product properties:
- protection against aggressive effects of external factors (sun, tobacco, environment);
- preservation of youth;
- maintaining skin health at the cellular level.
Reviews on SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic recommend daily serum to prevent the treatment of the first signs of ecological and natural aging of the skin.
Method of application: Distribute 4-5 drops of the product on the face, neck and décolleté.
Active components:
- L-ascorbic and ferulic acids ;
- pure vitamins C and E;
- alpha tocopherol.
2. HA Intensifier Correction Serum to increase the level of hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Product properties:
1. 30% improves the structure of the skin;
- "crow's feet" - by 12%;
- nasolabial folds - by 8%;
- "puppet wrinkles" - by 10%.
2. "Pushes" wrinkles;
3. Restores the oval of the face.
Directions for use: Apply 4-6 drops of serum to pre-cleansed skin daily in the morning and evening.
Active components:
- 10% proxylan - increases the elasticity of the dermis;
- 2% dipotassium glycyrrhizate + purple rice extract - working together, they maintain optimal levels of hyaluronic acid.
3. Serum double action Serum 10 with ferulic and ascorbic acids.
Properties:
- protect the dermis from the negative effects of the environment;
- reduces the number of age spots, fine wrinkles.
Method of application: apply 4-5 drops of the product to the skin of the face, neck and décolleté.
4. The renewing serum Retexturing Activator of double action contains the balanced concentration of active substances.
Appointment:
- with acne rashes;
- dehydrated skin prone to dryness;
- at the first sign of aging of the dermis.
Act:
- Alignment of tone and texture.
- Smoothing surface wrinkles.
- Activation of cell differentiation processes.
- Intensive hydration.
Method of application: apply 4-6 drops of serum to a clean face, neck and décolleté.
5. Phloretin is a powerful broad-spectrum antioxidant. The tool corrects existing damage to the dermis, gives it a radiant appearance, reduces the amount of pigmentation. The product is intended for combination, normal and oily skin.
Method of application: distribute 4-5 drops of serum on the surface of clean, dry skin every morning. After it is recommended to use a moisturizing gel In 5 and any sunscreen.
Masks
1. Biocellulose Masque - a sterile soothing bio-cellulose product. The product is specially designed and tested after chemical peels and other invasive procedures.
Properties:
- cools;
- creates a protective hydrolipidic barrier;
- eliminates discomfort.
Method of application: after opening an individual bag, separate the mask from the protective net and apply along the face contour. Remove after 7-10 minutes.
2. Deep cleansing mask - Clarifying Clay Masque. The product combines active ingredients that draw in impurities and tighten pores.
Structure:
- Chinese clay (kaolin);
- acids (glycolic, citric, malic, tartaric and lactic);
- chamomile;
- aloe vera.
Method of application: steam-cleaned face and massage the mask. After 15 minutes, rinse with warm water.
3. Intensive revitalizing mask SkinCeuticals Hydrating B 5 Masque with hyaluronic acid.
The product can be used in two ways:
- as a mask: apply a thin layer on a clean face and rinse off after a few minutes;
- like a scrub: massage with light movements on wet skin, rinse with a small amount of warm water.
Eye cream
Aox + Eye is designed to protect the delicate area of the face. First of all, the remedy is necessary for people who have signs of aging in this area and often have swelling.
Properties of SkinCeuticals Aox + Eye Eye Cream:
- improves microcirculation;
- increases tone;
- corrects signs of fatigue and photoaging;
- reduces wrinkles.
Method of application: apply the cream every morning with patting movements on the area around the eyes.
The price of SkinCeuticals Aox + Eye varies from 5 000 to 5 500 rubles.
Gels and creams
- Daily Moisture - a marine pore narrowing agent based on marine extracts, designed for oily and normal skin types. A lightweight version of a moisturizer tightens pores and does not leave a “mask effect” on the face.
- Phlorelin CF Gel is an antioxidant gel for normal and dry dermis. The product prevents signs of premature aging, reduces the amount of pigmentation and wrinkles.
- Cleansing gel for cleansing pores. SkinCeuticals Simply Clean for oily and mixed face types due to the presence of hydroxyacids has a delicate exfoliating property.
- Retinol 0.3 - a night cream with retinol for narrowing pores and lightening age spots;
- Phyto Corrective Gel is a soothing, moisturizing gel for skin prone to irritation.
Peelings
Pigment Balancing Peel is a professional, comprehensive four-product program. Together, they reduce the amount of hormonal, solar, and post-inflammatory pigmentation.
- Pigment Balancing Powder - clarifying powder based on vitamin C (for regulating melanin synthesis) and emblica (for anti-aging effects).
- Pigment Balancing Solution is an exfoliating solution, the composition of which contains 10% citric and 40% glycolic acid.
- Sanitazing Booster - added during the first procedure to soften the effect of Peeling SkinCeuticals.
- Peel Neutraliser - a means to neutralize AHA acids and reduce redness.
The two most popular SkinCeuticals beauty treatments
The main programs using the products of the dermatological line "Skin Suites":
1. Intensive course for dehydrated skin:
- cleansing, toning;
- micro-exfoliation step;
- preventive treatment;
- applying a medical mask;
- relaxing massage;
- care for the correction of facial contours;
- modeling massage;
- the final stage is care-protection.
2. The elimination of toxins - the main task of the program is to provide lymphatic drainage and anti-inflammatory effects:
- skin cleansing, toning;
- micro-exfoliation;
- prevention (facial treatment);
- applying a medical mask No. 1;
- mask number 2;
- massage;
- face contour correction;
- massage;
- care protection.
The duration of each program is 60 minutes. After the “corrective care” stage, the specialist conducts a modeling facial massage using the SkinCeuticals technique. Reviews of visitors to beauty salons who ordered this program claim that the first results of treatment procedures using the products of Skin Suites are visible after 2-3 visits.