Delivered to the skin in a hyalauronic acid base, this potent night time line-minimizing treatment hydrates as it aggressively exfoliates dead skin cells to dramatically improve the overall appearance of the skin. Skinceuticals Intense Line Defense contains a 12% hydoxy acid blend, this oil-free gel is the most effective weapon in combating fine lines and wrinkles.
Daily application provides deep exfoliation.
12% hydroxy acid blend (malic, lactic, tartaric, citric, glycolic)
• exfoliates skin cells and improves moisture level
Most aggressive exfoliator in the SkinCeuticals line
• quick, visible results
Hyaluronic acid base
• non-irritating and superior hydrating benefits
Oil-Free
• suited for all skin types
• nighttime exfoliation treatment
• fine line treatment
• before non-invasive rejuvenating procedures (e.g., laser, microdermabrasion, peels)
APPLICATION
At night, after cleansing and toning skin, using fingertips or a cotton swab, apply Intense Line Defense
over deeper lines and patches of rough skin.
12% MIXED HYDROXY ACIDS (GLYCOLIC, CITRIC, MALIC, TARTARIC, LACTIC)
• exfoliate and soften the skin’s exterior
• aid in diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• decrease the appearance of hyperpigmentation
• glycolic = reduces corneocyte cohesion and corneum layer thickening where excess dead skin cells accumulate; improves skin hydration; from sugar cane
• citric = astringent and antioxidant properties from citrus fruits
• malic = antioxidant, occurs naturally in a wide variety of fruits, including apples and cherries
• tartaric = antioxidant found in various fruits
• lactic = increases water-holding capacity; found in the body in blood and muscle tissue
HYALURONIC ACID (SODIUM HYALURONATE*)
• natural humectant with excellent water-binding capabilities
• capable of attracting and retaining 1,000 times its own weight in water
• assists as a carrier for other agents to be delivered below the skin’s surface
• ability to retain water gives immediately smoothness to rough skin
• occurs naturally in the dermis
• allows the epidermis to achieve greater suppleness, proper elasticity, and turgor
• (*sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid which occurs naturally; we use sodium hyaluronate because it is water soluble)
Aqua (Water), Sodium Hyaluronate, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilbery) Extract (and) saccharum Officibarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (and) Acer Saccharinum (Sugar Maple) Extract (and) Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (and) Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Extract, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate-20, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Hydroxyethylcellulose
