1/30/2017 Organic Acid Applications within the Cosmeceutical Industry 'Chemical Peels: Patricia Brieva Ph.D, L'Oreal
Abstract: Chemical peeling is the application of a chemical agent to the skin, which causes controlled destruction of a part of or the entire epidermis, with or without the dermis, leading to exfoliation and removal of superficial lesions, followed by regeneration of new epidermal and dermal tissues (Khunger, 2008). The payoff for this type of office procedure is skin that is improved in elasticity, skin-tone, pigmentation, and texture as a result of the regenerated skin. There are several types of chemical peels generated from variations of organic acid combinations and concentration. The categories are typically categorized as: Alpha hydroxy, Betahydroxy, Jessner, Retinoic, Trichloroacetic acid, and Phenol. The focus of this presentation will present the most well-known technologies. However, in addition to acids and concentration levels the efficacy of the chemical agents is dependent on the delivery system, solubility, as well as clinical regimen used and protocol. ?portrait=0&badge=0" class="fvplayer fancybox.iframe buttonS bBlue insert_style_btn">Watch Video