Polyhydroxy acids (PHAs)
Polyhydroxy acids (PHAs), such as gluconolactone and lactobionic acid, are very similar to Alpha Hydroxy acids (AHA’s) for it’s anti-aging effects to the skin (exfoliation & hydration). They are highly moisturising exfoliants and are typically gentler on the skin & less irritating,so ideal for sensitive or dry skin types.
The significant difference between PHA’s and AHA’s is that Alpha hydroxy is a single strand molecule allowing for quick penetration into the skin.
Poly hydroxy is a multiple strand molecule due to the larger size skin penetration is slower, gentler absorption rate, reducing any side effects such as stinging or irritation. For this reason, PHAs offer a distinct advantage over conventional AHAs (glycolic acid and lactic acid) when used on sensitive skin, such as rosacea, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, ichthyosis, keratosis pilaris and eczema.
In addition to exfoliating and hydrating benefits, PHA offers antioxidant properties to block oxygen free-radical induced tissue damage, so therefore preventing photoaging and no increase in sun sensitivity.
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Listed below are products that contain Polyhydroxy acids(PHA's)
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RRP £47
- Promotes bright and even skin tone
- NeoGlucosamine formulation
- Skin Brighteners Resorcinol and SabiWhite®
- Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
Potent antioxidant Chardonnay Grape Seed Extract and Vitamin E
- paraben-free
- Fragrance-free
- Dermatologist developed -
RRP £51
- Prevents discolouration
- Promotes bright and even skin tone
- Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection -
RRP £40
- reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- soothes and hydrates -
RRP £52
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Reduce dark circles
- Reduce under eye puffiness -
RRP £58
- Helps inflammatory response to environmental stressors
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Provides protection from oxidative damage
- Bionic blend & lilac extract -
RRP £35.45
- Scrub/mask hybrid
- Exfoliates dead cells & improves skin texture
- No plastic microbeads
- Refreshes and invigorates with citrus and floral notes -
RRP £48.38
- Anti-aging body treatment
- Firms, tones and smoothes the skin
- Comes with specialist rollerball applicator
- Contains Caffeine and NeoGlucosamine -
- Best suited for oily and/or problematic skin.
- Removes impurities without drying out skin.
- Helps control and prevent break outs. -
RRP £41
- Oil free (non-greasy) hydration
- reduces discolouration, lines and wrinkles
- Ideal for aging and oily or acne prone skin