Beginning Product Use:

When introducing your skin to glycolic acid products, it is essential to introduce the products very slowly and gradually to avoid skin inflammation and irritation. All product users should follow the recommendations in the home care program section to introduce product usage over a two to three week period.

If at any time the skin becomes red and irritated, discontinue use for one to two days. The application of Soothing Cream or a 1% Hydrocortisone cream will reduce redness or irritation. After one or two days begin using the products again and progress more slowly then previously.

When using glycolic acid products there are normal reactions in the first few weeks. The skin may appear slightly red, lines and wrinkles may seem more pronounced and the skin may feel rough, dry and flaky. This normal reaction is the sloughing off of the existing stratum corneum layers and will last for one to three weeks. Following this period, the skin will stabilize with a new outer layer and the exfoliation process will be almost noticeable. This dry, flaky and unattractive reaction in the first three weeks is normal and temporary.

During the first three weeks of glycolic acid use small red spots may appear. These are impurities within the skin and these impurities will rise to the surface and be sloughed off. This is also a temporary condition

You should apply and use Intaglio Skin Care products in the following order:

• Cleansing Products
• Therapeutic Products
• Moisturizing

How Intaglio skin care works?

Intaglio skin care transforms the skin at the cellular level as apposed to on the surface of the skin.

What to expect

While on a glycolic resurfacing program it is important to understand the natural changes occurring in your skin. At the beginning stages the damaged top layer of dead skin is being replaced with a new layer of fresh, healthy skin cells. During this time you may experience:

• Exfoliation and flaking
• Dryness and or redness
• Hyperpigmentation lightening
• Acne may temorarily look worse but will subside with continual use of Intaglio skin care products

This is both normal and temporary and will disappear in a few days.

The Results

As the results of new skin cells continues you will notice significant improvement as the new cells continue their journey to the skins surface. You will notice the following changes:

• Increased production of collagen improving skin firmness
• Reduced lines and wrinkles
• Tightening of pores
• Reduced redness and flaking
• Further lightening of hyper-pigmentation areas
• Smooth and hydrating skin tone and texture

Maintenance

In order to keep your skin looking and feeling healthier it is important to continue on your journey to new skin. The improved results you have achieved are determined by the consistency of your routine. This will result in maintaining skin health for life and to prevent future damage from the environment.