BCN Peel №3 Chemical Peel

20% lactic acid | 20% mandelic acid | 20% glycolic acid | 1.5 - 2.5 pH
BCN Peel #03 - Depigmentant is a chemical exfoliant that combines three alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs): lactic acid, mandelic acid and glycolic acid. It has a depigmenting, antioxidant and regenerating effect.

Lactic acid breaks down protein junctions between corneocytes, causing their detachment and reducing the thickness of the hyperkeratotic stratum corneum. It stimulates the production of collagen and glycosaminoglycans that make up the dermal matrix. It also has a natural moisturizing effect on the skin by attracting water molecules to the stratum corneum and stimulating the synthesis of ceramides, improving and modulating the barrier function. It promotes uniform dispersion of melanin, inhibits the action of tyrosinase and blocks melanogenesis. Has an antioxidant effect.

Mandelic acid has a larger molecular structure than other AHAs, so it penetrates the stratum corneum more slowly and requires a longer exposure time. For this reason, it does not cause irritation or itching on the skin. In addition, it increases the synthesis of collagen, elastin and glycosaminoglycans in the papillary dermis. It also has a depigmenting effect even on dark phototypes.

Glycolic acid is well tolerated by the skin and has a small molecule size. Due to this, it has a large transepidermal penetrating power. Its keratolytic activity contributes to the exfoliation of the superficial layers of the stratum corneum by changing the cohesion of corneocytes. Stimulates cell regeneration, promotes the synthesis of glycosaminoglycans, increases the level of hydration of the epidermis and enhances the natural barrier function of the skin. It also promotes the penetration of other acids.