Shaving Irritation Treatment pack: Mild Ingrown Hair Bumps

Keratolytic and Comedolytic:

• Salicylic acid penetrates deeper into the pores to dislodge the paste-like combination of dead skin buildup and oil, preventing blockages.
• This makes the skin softer and more penetrable for the emerging hair strands to grow through.
• Salicylic acid also disrupts cellular junctions to exfoliate dead skin cells.

Anti-inflammatory action:

• Salicylic acid has potent anti-inflammatory effects, as it is an inhibitor of the arachidonic acid cascade.

Anti-bacterial:

• Inhibits the production of various aspects necessary for bacterial reproduction, such as fibrinogen, fibronectin, and alpha-hemolysis. Therefore, salicylic acid may neutralize the bacteria C. acnes present in the blemishes. 

Treating and preventing premature skin aging:

• In addition to functioning as an acne treatment, salicylic acid is used in anti-aging skincare products due to its ability to brighten the complexion. It acts as an exfoliant by softening and dissolving keratin, thus allowing dead skin cells to shed naturally. 
• Studies have suggested that the exfoliating properties of salicylic acid may reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Over time, exfoliation helps to reduce the thickness of the layer of dead skin cells, giving the skin a brighter, more glowing appearance.

Salicylic acid is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in OTC drug products.

In addition to being FDA-approved as a safe and effective acne drug product, it is also approved for use in OTC drugs for corn, callus, wart removal, and anti-dandruff drug products.

Inflacin serum contains 0.5% GranActive Retinoid - Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR).

Inside our skin, we have retinol receptors called retinoic acid receptors (RAR) and retinoid X receptors (RXR). Retinol acts on those receptors to speed up skin cell production. Retinol also encourages collagen production, so, essentially, it triggers your skin to act younger. Old cells die faster, making way for new, young, healthy cells.

AGING

• Prevention: Retinol focuses on preventing wrinkle or aging formation on a cellular level by preventing the degradation of collagen and elastin.
• Correction: Retinol and Niacinamide stimulate the production of collagen. This formula will also reduce inflammation, which significantly degrades collagen and elastin within the skin.

PIGMENTATION

• Tyrosinase inhibitor: Retinol inhibits the enzymes responsible for pigmentation.
• Melanosome transfer inhibitor: DermExcel Retinol serum also includes Niacinamide, inhibiting pigment transfer to skin cells.
• Keratolytic: Retinol will also accelerate the cell turnover to such an extent that it outpaces melanin production.

ACNE AND INGROWN HAIR

• Retinol improves and corrects the DNA communication between the cells to prevent the cells from clumping and sticking together.
• Retinol will also reduce the production of sebum and will assist in increasing exfoliation and unclogging of pores.
• Retinol will reduce inflammation that contributes to the formation of acne.

Inhibit hyperpigmentation:

• Prevents DNA damage through antioxidant activity.
• Prevent melanosome transfer from melanocytes to surrounding skin cells.

Treating Folliculitis, Rosacea, Acne and other inflammatory skin conditions:

• Reduce the inflammatory response by inhibiting inflammatory messengers.
• Provides long-lasting protection against bacteria through activation of anti-microbial peptides
• Reduce sebum (oil) production, thus preventing bacterial growth and inflammation.

Treating and preventing premature skin aging:

• Stimulate collagen synthesis and significantly increase skin elasticity.
• Prevents the breakdown of collagen and elastin through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
• Prevents DNA damage through antioxidant activity.

Anti-inflammatory action:

• Zinc PCA possesses excellent anti-inflammatory properties that help relieve and ease the pain associated with acne. Zinc PCA has proven to be quite effective in reducing inflammation in several other skin problems like eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, etc.

Anti-microbial properties:

• The topical application of Zinc PCA hinders microbial growth. It possesses antiseptic properties that limit the proliferation of acne-causing bacteria in the skin. 
• Numerous research studies have elucidated the antimicrobial activity of Zinc PCA against the acne-causing bacteria C acnes.

Anti-ageing benefits

• Zinc exerts a protective effect against UV damage in the epidermis layer of your skin. 
• A research study published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science evaluated the efficacy of Zinc PCA in preventing collagen degradation. Zinc PCA suppressed UVA-induced activation of activator protein, which stimulates collagenase production (an enzyme that degrades collagen). Hence, this fantastic ingredient prevents the photoaging of your skin.