Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads

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GLYCOLIC SKIN FITNESS PADS
(To be used in conjunction with Vivant's skin care programs)

Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads give an additional advantage to a healthy skin maintenance program, and provide your skin with the "power work out" it needs to stimulate the exfoliation of the dead cells of the epidermis, which leave the skin appearing dull and lifeless. This additional exfoliation gives Vitamin A and hydroquinone products the ability to be better utilized by the skin. New studies show that Vitamin A applied topically to the skin is converted to retinoic acid in the skin. By reducing the top layer of the epidermis (the stratum corneum) the Vitamin A products are better able to penetrate into the skin and be converted into the rejuvenating retinoic acid, thus reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

If the skin has been rejuvenated by laser or dermabrasion, Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads used once or twice monthly help maintain the benefits of the surgery. For those who are just starting to "work out" the skin, Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads will jump start the process.

Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads can be used on all skin types and skin colors. They may be the answer for you if you are trying to correct any of the following skin problems:

	Oily/acne skin types can use the 10% Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads as frequently as once or twice a week to reduce the oily feeling on the surface of the skin. Used in conjunction with Vivant's Acne Programs for oily or dry skin, they help to control acne. By stimulating the exfoliation of the epidermis, comedones are loosened and are more easily extracted.
	Combination skin can use the Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads selectively through the "T" zone, and as needed on the entire face. These non abrasive pads can be used in a combination of strengths to maximize the results.
	Dry skin can more easily be moisturized once the layers of thick, dead cells of stratum corneum (top cells of epidermis) are minimized. For more sensitive skin use the 5% Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads for one minute and increase to two minutes.

Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads can be used in combination with Vivant’s Vitamin A products, Derm-A-Gel, Exfol A and Exfol A Forte, to hasten the rejuvenation of the backs the hands, the neck and the chest. The neck area is extremely sensitive and use should be limited to 5% for one minute.

Bleaching Lotion Forte, which contains the active ingredient hydroquinone, when applied to skin treated with Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads is better able to reach the overactive melanocytes which cause "dark spots" on the skin. Melasma, commonly known as sun spots or age spots and seen on the skin as darkened areas is especially common on the face and the backs of the hands.

Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads are specifically formulated in strengths of 5% and 10% glycolic acid. There is also 20% and 30% available for professional use. The benefit of Vivant's Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads is the active ingredient, glycolic acid, is not buffered, and therefore the full benefit of the glycolic acid in these strengths is optimized. When applying pads a stinging or burning sensation is normal and will stop after neutralization. . Neutralizing the glycolic acid, as is done in many products, reduces the effectiveness. Active Ingredient: Glycolic Acid (25 single use pads) for external use only.

Individual pads make each application simple and consistent. Starting with the forehead, smooth the pad around the perimeter of the face, and then apply across the cheeks and nose. Avoid the eye area. Time for two minutes and neutralize well by rinsing thoroughly with clear, warm water. Preferred method for neutralizing is to shower off the glycolic acid. Dispose of the pad after single use. Caution: A thorough rinsing neutralizes (stops) the action of the glycolic acid. Rinse especially well the nasal labial folds (Crease of the nose), hairline, and around the mouth.

Vivant’s Vitamin A products, DermaAGel®, ExFol A, and ExFol A Forte can be used immediately following a Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads treatment, but some burning or stinging may occur.

CAUTION: Glycolic acid, Vitamin A and hydroquinone products MUST be used in conjunction with Vivant's Day Treatment Lotion with a SPF of 15. If you are new to glycolic acid products start with the 5% Glycolic Skin Fitness Pads.

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