Cosmedix was the brand that opened my eyes to the world of Cosmeceutical Skin Care. It showed me how active, concentrated ingredients can transform a skin's texture, tone, and brightness with a carefully orchestrated skincare regime. It was this range that led me to fall in love with Cosmetic Chemistry. Cosmedix is designed to strengthen, speed up, and enhance the skins own renewal process. Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) and Vitamin A result in a smarter exfoliation, and a sophisticated purification process called chirality which enhances cellular communication.
Using plant-based actives, with skin matrix supporting ingredients such as amino acids, peptides, and growth factors, Cosmedix contains no harsh irritating actives.
The Cosmedix Retinol Collection is well catered for, there is a serum or product to suit every skin type and condition. Let's delve into these further.
Define: Suitable for normal to oily skin types, this is a lightweight retinol treatment. This is the product for you if you are prone to breakouts, pigmentation and would like to target ageing. Use of an evening. Start off using every second night and progress to nightly when the skin has adjusted approx. 2 weeks. You can moisturise on top if you feel you need a top up of hydration. Define is a 2% AGP complex.
Refine: Oily skin will love this lightweight retinol treatment as it is quickly absorbed into the skin. The Cosmedix AGP complex is at the forefront of this formulation. AGP Complex is a delivery system with Retinol as one of the ingredients. Best suited for normal to oily skin types, and those prone to breakouts, pigmentation and wanting to target fine lines and skin density. Apply 1 pump to a clean skin nightly. Start using on alternate nights – alternating with an AHA product such as Defy. You can use nightly only when the skin has adjusted. If you experience flaking, redness or irritation, move back to alternate nights. Can follow your application with a moisturiser. Refine is a 4% AGP complex.
Refine Plus: This is a powerful concentration of Vitamin A, perfect for those who have used Refine with no irritation for a few months. Start off every second night and only move to nightly if the skin tolerates. Minimum 4 weeks is suggested on alternate nights. Can follow your application with a moisturiser. Refine Plus is a 8% AGP complex.
Serum 16 is a combination of Retinaldehyde and Retinol with Vitamin E. This is the perfect Vitamin A option for a dry, sensitive skin type. It is a non-irritating, hydrating formula that normalizes the skin and renews it with amazing results. Suitable for all skin types. Apply one pump to a clean dry skin of an evening. Begin on alternate nights, moving to nightly only when the skin has adjusted. Move back to every second night if any redness or flaking occurs. Can follow your application with a moisturiser.
Have a question about how to incorporate your Cosmedix Vitamin A product into your skin care regime? Reach out to us, we would be happy to help.
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