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1. What are careCeuticals products? and how do they help our aged and sun damaged skin?

2. I have sun damaged/ wrinkled skin. What careceuticals products should I use?

3. I have sensitive and pigmented skin. What skin care regime should I use?

4.I am planning to have a baby. Is it safe to use careceuticals products?

5. I am breastfeeding my baby is there any risk of passing careceuticals products through my milk?

6. Due to extended sun exposure, I have brown spots / hyperpigmentation on my face/chest/arms/hands. Is Careceuticals C-Exfoliating Serumthe best choice to treat?

7. I have very sensitive, uneven skin tone and complexion, if I cannot use Careceuticals C exfoliating Serum. Can I use another CareCeuticals product?

8. I have a lot of wrinkles on my face. Can careceuticals help?

9. Can I also use Careceuticals Cucumber Ice HydratingSerum / Mask under the Advance C-Boost?

10. My skin appears dull and dry as if it is lacking in oxygen. Will CareCeuticals Advance ACE Serum help?

11. I had facial pigmentation and consulted a dermatologists. I was given a crème made up of Hydroquinone and Retin-A. My skin became darker and irritated. Will CareCeuticals products help restore my skin’s health?

12. A friend of mine has dark patches on the cheeks and forehead. She has seen a number of estheticians and dermatologists and was given crèmes that caused irritation and redness to her skin. What are those patches and what products are available to treat them?

13. I had lasers treatment and chemical peelings and the skin looked good in the first few weeks and then turned red and darker. Why did that happen and do CareCeuticals products help?


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1. What are careCeuticals products? and how do they help our aged and sun damaged skin?
Careceuticals products are formulated with the finest ingredients at a safe and effective concentration. They are scientifically designed and tested to be safe and gentle on the skin while producing visible results in a short period of time. careCeuticals line of products for sun damaged and aging skin works to bring your skin back to its most optimum and radiant state by restoring its structural composition. Back to top

2. I have sun damaged/ wrinkled skin. What careceuticals products should I use?
Exposure UVA/UVB/UVC rays cause the fragmentation and destruction of Collagen fibers, a key structural protein within the skin which is responsible for itsthe texture strength, and resilience. In addition, environmental oxidants further damage skin cells depleting vitamin C, which acts as a protective shield. Careceuticals high potency 10% Vitamin C is a proven anti-oxidant that helps to restore the normal level of Vitamin C, stimulate collagen fibers synthesis, and repair skin cells composition. CareCeuticals Hydrating B5 Complex should be used in conjunction with our Vitamin C 10% to enhance the absorption rate and keep the skin cells hydrated. Back to top

3. I have sensitive and pigmented skin. What skin care regime should I use?
In the morning wash your face with Careceuticals C-cleanse ( Cleanser & Toner 2 in 1). Then apply Careceuticals C-light over your face and neck. In the evening, wash your face with Careceutical C-Cleanse and use CareCeuticals Brightening Buff. Next, apply Careceutical Hydrating B5 Complex and Vitamin C 10%. Back to top

4. I am planning to have a baby. Is it safe to use careceuticals products?
Absolutely, careceuticals products consist of natural ingredients and are safe to use during pregnancy. Back to top

5. I am breastfeeding my baby is there any risk of passing careceuticals products through my milk?
No, it is safe for yourself and the baby as CareCeuticals products are natural and small amount of topical products will not get into breast milk. (Note: Nipple Brightening should not be used during breastfeeding period) Back to top

6. Due to extended sun exposure, I have brown spots / hyperpigmentation on my face/chest/arms/hands. Is Careceuticals C-Exfoliating Serumthe best choice to treat?
Yes, our C-Exfoliating Serum is the best choice as it helps lighten sun damaged spots, hyperpigmentation, or any skin imperfection on the face and body. Back to top

7. I have very sensitive, uneven skin tone and complexion, if I cannot use Careceuticals C exfoliating Serum. Can I use another CareCeuticals product?
Yes, we also have the Lemon Skin Brightener Serum which is highly effective in smoothing out and refining skin tone. It is gentle and soothing to the skin due to its high concentration of Green tea extract. Back to top

8. I have a lot of wrinkles on my face. Can careceuticals help?
We are excited to introduce our latest anti-aging product, Advance C-Boost. Our Advance C-Boost has a high percentage of multi-vitamin and palmitoyl pentapeptide-3 resulting in a firmer, suppler, smoother skin with diminished and finer wrinkle lines. Back to top

9. Can I also use Careceuticals Cucumber Ice HydratingSerum / Mask under the Advance C-Boost?
Absolutely, the Cucumber Ice has a high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid helping to plumb up the skin and reduce wrinkles. When combined with the Advance C-Boost, it will have a synergistic effect on the skin by speeding up the skin rejuvenation process. Back to top

10. My skin appears dull and dry as if it is lacking in oxygen. Will CareCeuticals Advance ACE Serum help?
Yes, Advance ACE Serum will gently purify the skin, while delicately refine pores and even out fine lines and skin tone. By applying our Hydrating B5 Complex before using the Advance ACE Serum, penetration of the serum will be improved. Back to top

11. I had facial pigmentation and consulted a dermatologists. I was given a crème made up of Hydroquinone and Retin-A. My skin became darker and irritated. Will CareCeuticals products help restore my skin’s health?
Hydroquinone and Retin-A are prescribed medicine that may be too strong and aggressive on your facial skin. Retin A causes redness and flaky skin while Hydroquinone can cause irritation to the skin. careCeuticals C Exfoliating Serum, C-Light, and Lemon Skin Brightener have been specially formulated for facial pigmentation. Back to top

12. A friend of mine has dark patches on the cheeks and forehead. She has seen a number of estheticians and dermatologists and was given crèmes that caused irritation and redness to her skin. What are those patches and what products are available to treat them?
The condition is called hyperpigmentation of the skin or melasma, a condition where people get dark patches on the cheeks. This is usually caused by ultraviolet type A and B which are damaging to the skin. This can also happen in women after taking oral contraceptive pills for a duration or after having children. It can also happen with trauma, chemical peeling, or laser treatments to the skin. She may have have been using products containing Hydroquinone or Kojic Acid which tend to be too strong for the facial skin thus causing redness and irritation. Careceuticals has a line of products specifically for hyperpigmentation. The C Exfoliating Serum, C-Light, and Sun Care Protection have a high percentage of Vitamin C, Bearberry extract and White Tea. Vitamin C is a very effective anti-oxidant that helps to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin fibers. Bearberry extract is a natural skin whitening substane and White Tea helps to soothe the skin. These combined natural products are effective against hyperpigmentation and will not irritate your skin. Back to top

13. I had lasers treatment and chemical peelings and the skin looked good in the first few weeks and then turned red and darker. Why did that happen and do CareCeuticals products help?
It is not uncommon for the skin to turn dark after either chemical / thermal or laser treatments on your face. The darker your skin is, the higher the chance for it to happen. Our after care products are not only effective in helping the skin heal but also prevent repigmentation of your skin. After such treatment, you should use our Care Sun Protection which will procted against UV A and B ray while calming down your skin and suppressing any pigmentation. The C-Light or Lemon Skin Brightener Serum work against the Melanocyte cells from producing melanin which is responsible for causing pigmentation of the skin. swelling and enhances the appearance post injection. Back to top

 

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