Interesting addition to my routine.
As a member of the SkinCeuticals House of Skin Community, I was so happy to receive the Cell Cycle Catalyst Serum to test and review.
The generous sized sample I was sent is in exactly the same bottle as full sized with a dropper pipette in the lid. A third of a dropper full is used daily, I found dropping into my palm and massaging in the easiest but it can be used on a cotton pad. The serum is the consistency of water but spreads over the face and sinks straight in without stickiness.
The serum has been developed as an addition to the daily anti ageing skin routine. It is an exfoliating serum which speeds up cell turnover ; A naturally occurring process during where the outer layer of skin sheds dead cells and replaces them with new ones but which decreases with age. The slowing of the process leaves more dead cells on the skin surface which can increase the appearance of visible signs of ageing and also reduce its ability to absorb other products.
The serum helps by removing the dead skin faster which, in turn, can improve the appearance of pores, fine lines, smoothness and radiance.
Contains: 7.7% multi-acid complex (2% Phytic acid, 1% Mandelic acid, 0.2% Salicylic acid, 2% Lactic acid, and 2.5% Glycolic acid). A gentle peel formula.
1% Taurine, an amino acid, naturally found in skin which boosts moisture retention.
Suitable for all skin types with no fragrance and can also be used to prepare skin ahead of professional chemical peels. I have used it daily for 2 weeks and initially I had a couple of breakouts on my forehead. I have dry skin and so assume it was a change of routine as they quickly died down and disappeared.
As I have incorporated it into my morning routine, after cleansing and before CE Ferulic Vit C antioxidant, I have noticed slightly smoother skin. Longer term results I will need to decide but so far, so good.
