Prevage, Ferulic acid and Vitamin E are all different types of topical antioxidants, which are thought to prevent further damage to skin with their regular use.

Prevage MD reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improves the overall appearance of your skin, and protects the skin from environmental stressors known to cause skin aging. You may have heard about the negative effects of free radicals inside the body and the value of adding antioxidants to your diet to counter the effects of free radicals. Free radical salso accumulate in your skin, not only from the effects of environmental stressors (UV light, air pollution, ozone and cigarette smoke), but also from the aging process itself. You cannot combat the environmental toxins by simple cleansing. To remove free radicals, you need a topical antioxidant like PrevageÔ MD or SkinCeuticals C E & Ferulic, which protect against skin damage by chemically trapping and neutralizing each free radical it touches. PrevageÔMD acts as a guardian of your skin cells, protecting them from free radicals and allowing the production of healthier cells.

The addition of an antioxidant, especially a combination product such as SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic provides an unprecedented 8 times the skin’s natural protection against photoaging. More protection means more youthful looking skin and better defense against environmental aging. C E Ferulic is the latest scientific breakthrough which contains the original formulation of 15% pure L-ascorbic acid and 1% alpha tocopherol. However, the addition of Ferulic acid doubles the performance of the original high potency formula C+E, transforming it into an unrivaled super-antioxidant combination. In fact, the latest research shows that sunscreens only block 45-55% of free radicals, leaving skin vulnerable to damage and C E Ferulic actually prevents DNA mutations associated with the formation of skin cancers. Once the topical antioxidant is absorbed, it cannot be washed or rubbed off, remaining protective for up to 4 days!

You can accelerate or "jump start" the results of your skin rejuvenation program by using serial skin rejuvenation chemical peels. This involves performing light TCA peels to the face every one to two weeks. We find that six to eight "serial peels" performed at one to two week intervals results in affects similar to those obtained by using Retin-A for a year. In our experience, approximately 50% of individuals are able to obtain affects similar to those of a medium depth chemical peel, but without the 5-7 day downtime. These peels help to remove some of the pigmentation changes that medically we call mild “dyschromias”. It can also be very effective in cases of more severe acne. While no two individuals heal or respond the same way and while individual results may vary, most patients find that they can accelerate their skin rejuvenation significantly with serial TCA peels.