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Dec 8, 2021
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Skin cell turnover is a natural process by which older cells die and new cells replace them to keep skin healthy, glowing, and fresh. When we’re young, new skin cells replace the older ones every month or so, but as early as twenty years of age, this rapid turnover starts slowing down. When that happens, chemical exfoliation is the solution. Our guide on chemical exfoliators and their benefits will show you how you can keep your complexion strong, clear, and youthful for life.
Simply put, chemical exfoliants are compounds that remove dead skin cells, promoting new cells to take their place. They come in different types and strengths, from over-the-counter products to stronger ones that are usually applied by a dermatologist in the form of a chemical peel. Chemical exfoliants tend to be better than physical exfoliants, like scrubs, because they are less harsh on skin while still working below the surface. The list of concerns that chemical exfoliation can address is long: acne, scarring, dark spots, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, and more. At the very least, you can count on regular use to reveal smoother skin that looks more even in tone, clog-free pores, and a reduction in the signs of aging.
Before you add any chemical exfoliant to your skin care routine, keep in mind that they can make skin more sensitive to sun, so it’s best to use them at a time when you can avoid sun exposure. Additionally, try to avoid exfoliation of any kind immediately before or after an aesthetic treatment.
The types of exfoliants most commonly used for skin care fall into three categories: AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs. There are also a number of naturally-occurring plant enzymes which can be used as well.
AHAs include glycolic, lactic, citric, and malic acid. Glycolic is the strongest and is often found diluted in toner, adding an exfoliating kick to creams and lotions, or at a higher concentration as an at-home chemical peel. Lactic, citric, and malic are weaker, and therefore good for sensitive skin. They are often found in combinations to cover all your exfoliation needs. AHAs are great for surface issues, improving the texture and tone of skin.
BHAs include salicylic acid and tropic acid. They are oil-soluble, which means they are able to penetrate deeper into the skin than AHAs. This quality makes them ideal for unclogging pores and removing acne-causing sebum for clear, blemish-free skin.
PHAs are less recognized, but still powerful active ingredients in skin care. They include gluconolactone and lactobionic acid, which have larger molecules and therefore don’t penetrate skin as deeply. However, this makes them less irritating for those with sensitive skin, while still providing gentle exfoliation.
Plant enzymes from fruits like papaya, pineapple, and pomegranate are also great natural exfoliators for sensitive skin types. You can find them in a number of skin care products, or make a DIY mask at home by mashing the fruit and applying directly to the face. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse and follow with your usual skin care routine.
While retinol is not technically a chemical exfoliant as it doesn’t break the bonds of dead cells that build up on the skin, it does aid in cell turnover and has similar anti-aging benefits. However, you may want to speak to your dermatologist before combining chemical exfoliants and retinol into your routine together, as their combined strength could irritate skin.
Chemical exfoliators are a good accompaniment to a regular aesthetic treatment plan. Whatever your primary skin concern, whether it’s aging, sun damage, dullness, dryness, or acne, aesthetic treatments are designed to help you reach your complexion goals quickly, comfortably, and with no downtime.
Award-winning Venus Viva™ MD skin resurfacing treatments use radio frequency energy to gently correct skin texture and repair signs of skin damage. The treatments improve the appearance of acne scars, stretch marks, rosacea, enlarged pores, deep wrinkles, and uneven skin texture and pigmentation. Advanced NanoFractional Radio Frequency delivers much better results than with superficial treatments like chemical peels and microdermabrasion, but with significantly less pain and downtime than with laser skin resurfacing. This process helps to naturally increase collagen and elastin fibers, resulting in smoother, firmer skin that looks noticeably more youthful.
Non-invasive radio-frequency-based (RF) wrinkle reduction treatments with Venus Versa™ and Venus Legacy™ use gentle heating to stimulate collagen and elastin production under the skin’s surface. Your body’s natural production of these essential elements begins to slow as you age, but RF treatments kickstart them back up again. These energy treatments are an effective, pain-free way to preserve and restore your skin to a smoother, more youthful-looking vitality.
Venus Glow™ facial renewal treatments extract and remove dirt, excess oil, and impurities from below the skin’s surface, resulting in a more radiant, refreshed complexion. It’s a fast, safe, and effective way to leave skin feeling noticeably healthier, cleaner, and more hydrated. And boosted by our new, innovative line of Glow Serums™, your Venus Glow™ treatment can be tailored to treat any number of other skin concerns, such as acne, rosacea, or premature aging.
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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)2 applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.
Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.
NeoGraft® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.
ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.
Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.
Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.
Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.
Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.
Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.
Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.
Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.
Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.
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