If you’re trying to prevent or reduce signs of skin aging, then you’ve probably heard that it’s a good idea to add a retinol cream into your nightly routine. Retinol is one of the gold standard anti-aging ingredients because it provides numerous benefits to the skin. You’ll find a blend of three powerful dark-spot fading ingredients in this hydroquinone-free spot treatment: phenylethyl resorcinol, azelaic acid, and kojic acid. Unfortunately, PCA Nutrient Toner includes a pretty high concentration of fragrance, which may lead to skin sensitivity.

Are you looking to fade the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation? PCA Skin innovation Pigment Gel Pro is an industry-leading hydroquinone-free and retinol-free formula that is powered by SynerPro Complex which helps to effectively target stubborn hyperpigmentation for all skin types and tones, including brown patches left behind from hormonal changes. Expertly formulated with a combination of innovative pigment-controlling ingredients including Tranexamic Acid and Purified Licorice Root Extract, improvements in hyperpigmentation can be seen in as little as 4-weeks. The addition of Lactic Acid (AHA) and Gluconolactone (PHA) exfoliates dead skin cells while helping to strengthen the moisture barrier for a calm, moisturised, and clear complexion. Gluconolactone also helps to defend against free radicals, working to protect the skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation. With continued use, your complexion will appear brighter and more even. The formula for this lightweight eye gel is filled to the brim with beneficial ingredients. For example, the peptide myristoyl nonapeptide-3 is one of the key ingredients. This peptide provides similar benefits as vitamin A (retinol) without irritation, such as reducing fine lines and wrinkles, and making the skin smoother and brighter. While collagen is necessary for maintaining youthful-looking skin, the collagen protein is too large to absorb into the skin topically. That’s why applying skin care products that contain collagen won’t provide the anti-aging benefits you’re looking for. Purified Licorice Root Extract - a powerful botanical extract that exerts multiple effects on the appearance of unwanted visible discoloration.

PCA SKIN Pigment Gel Pro promotes brighter, more even-toned skin.

Formulas include evidence-based ingredients (vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid, azelaic acid, kojic acid, etc.) Tranexamic Acid - a synthetically derived ingredient that helps minimize the appearance of discoloration and dark spots. PCA Nutrient Toner is one of the more unique product formulations we’ve seen. Why? Well, the key ingredient in this formula is “pumpkin wine”, which isn’t an ingredient you see every day. To answer that question, we’ll have to review the PCA Skin products through a scientific lens. That means we’ll dive deep into the formulation details, discussing the key ingredients in PCA Skin products and the research that supports (or doesn’t support) their use in skin care.

And azelaic acid is a gentle leave-on exfoliant that helps to unclog pores and improve skin texture.

If you’ve recently had a chemical peel at a dermatologist’s office or medical spa, there’s a good chance your skin professional used a PCA peel. PCA Skin has been a leader in chemical peels for more than 25 years. In fact, more than one million PCA Skin peels are performed globally each year. Helps fade the size and intensity of dark spots while helping protect against the appearance of new dark spots. Purified Licorice Root Extract - a highly purified form of licorice containing 95% glabridin, which is responsible for inhibiting hyperpigmentation. It reduces tyrosinase expression, tyrosinase activity, and melanocyte proliferation and migration while inhibiting melanin synthesis in melanocytes. It also inhibits an enzyme released after UV exposure or during inflammation to decrease tyrosinase expression and melanosome transfer. Bottom Line: PCA Retinol Cream combines pure retinol with bakuchiol and 2% salicylic acid to help decrease signs of aging while also unclogging pores and clearing away dead skin cells. PCA Pigment Bar The only thing we don’t love about this moisturizer is the inclusion of fragrance, which may lead to skin sensitivity.