CONTROLLED CHEMICAL SKIN RESURFACING AN INNOVATIVE ALLIANCE BETWEEN COSMECEUTICALS AND MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS.
INTRODUCTION The founding blocks of the pHformula treatment system is based on the technology of regenerative medicine with the concept of creating controlled chemical skin resurfacing. The action of controlled chemical skin resurfacing is totally different than conventional peelings. Peelings mainly cause skin exfoliation, whereas controlled resurfacing actively provokes an accelerated form of cell regeneration in the different layers of the skin, whilst trauma and superficial irritation is reduced. Developed as a dermatological skin resurfacing system, pHformula successfully treats skin disorders like ageing, hyperpigmentation, acne and chronic redness.With continuous scientific based research the focus always remains on the development of innovative skin resurfacing treatments. All new treatment developments are based on the latest technology in regenerative medicine, and are unlike anything else that’s been introduced to the professional skincare market, giving the ideal opportunity to the skin care professional in achieving the best possible results.
pHformula is the first product line to uniquely combine Alpha Keto, Alpha Hydroxy, Alpha Beta and Poly Hydroxy acids, with the enhanced feature of the PHDVC™ bio-availibilty delivery complex.
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THE UNIQUE TREATMENT SYSTEM The efficacy of controlled chemical skin resurfacing not only depends on the choice, nature or concentration of the acids used but most importantly maximum proton delivery in a uniform manner, without causing excessive skin irritation during contact time with the skin. One of the safest and most effective ways to ensure maximum controlled proton release, which equals maximum efficacy, is by adding the unique PH-DVC™ bio-availability complex to the formulations. With more than 25 years of experience in skin resurfacing the Research Laboratories of pHformula have developed a unique bio-availability delivery vehicle complex, which forms the foundation of all the pHformula formulations. The unique PH-DVC™ complex ensures to sustain maximum depth delivery without any risks and at the same time prolongs the strength of action and bio-availability of the combined acids and active ingredients in the skin.
The complex allows for maximum concentrations used without any negative side effects normally seen with conventional peelings. For the treatment of ageing, hyperpigmentation, acne and rosacea skin, the PH-DVC™ complex is used in combination with an exceptional powerful blend of active ingredients such as Retinol, Pyruvic, Galactaric, Mandelic, Azeloglycine, Lactobionic, Salicylic and Phytic acid. The unique combinations induce both epidermal and dermal skin functions, inhibits MMP´s (metalloproteinase enzymes), which are responsible for degrading the skins extracellular matrix and overall structural integrity. It has the properties to effectively inhibit the tyrosinase enzyme including excellent anti-inflammatory activity.
OTHER UNIQUE TREATMENT PHILOSOPHIES 1. LAYER AND LEAVE ON FORMULATIONS Most of the pHformula treatments are not timed, neutralised or removed from the skin. Instead they are self-neutralising and left on the skin.
2. CUSTOMISED SKIN RESURFACING TREATMENTS Different treatments can be combined in a prescription program and the strength and depth of the treatments are controlled by the skin specialist, based on application technique and the number of layers applied during the treatment.
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3. HOMECARE SUPPORT Homecare products guarantee best possible results and maintenance of the skin during the treatment program.
4. BEAUTIFUL RESULTS: OUTSIDE IN AND INSIDE OUT pHformula is taking skin resurfacing to the next level, by introducing an “outside in” and “inside out” treatment philosophy. Advanced dermatological skin resurfacing treatments working from the outside in, combined with skin nutrition, working from the inside out provides the skin with the full benefits assisting in rapid skin restoration.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT The mastermind behind the pHformula formulations as the first pharmacosmeceutical skin resurfacing line is Fernando Bouffard (PhD). For the last 20 years Fernando has successfully developed various lines of medical aesthetic products, which today are used in more than 40 countries and has given him the edge in experience and development of the most advanced skin resurfacing products. Fernando qualified as pharmacist in the year 1991, at the University of Barcelona, Spain, in which thereafter he earned his Master and Doctorate in Galenic Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology. He was given the responsibility of setting up the first semi-solids pilot plant at the university of which many students still benefit today in the development of formulations. For several years he gained extensive experience in the research, de-
velopment and manufacturing of chemical peels, intra-dermal solutions,nutriceuticals and topical aesthetic formulations, in Europe as well as South America. It was under the guidance of fellow medical researchers that Fernando engaged in the study of modern trans delivery systems, resulting in unique formulation discoveries, which today has a profound influence on the course of new formulation developments. The research laboratory responsible for all new innovative developments is a family laboratory founded in the late nineteenth century by pharmacist Don Antonio FitaTrias (PhD), great grandfather of Fernando. The Laborotories of pHformula draws on decades of combined experience, specializing in clinical and cosmetic dermatology.
4 GENERATIONS OF PHARMACISTS
1898 The original LAB was established by the 1st generation, Don Antonio Fita Trias (PhD)
1934 Don Antonio Fita Ramirez (PhD), who was the 2nd generation, took over the LAB in 1934.
1958 In 1958, Don Fernando Bouffard Vicente (MD), the 3rd generation, became head of the LAB.
1992 Currently the LAB is under management of the 4th generation, Don Fernando Bouffard Fita (PhD).
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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS With years of gained experience it became a worldwide demand that Fernando should share his knowledge and expertise and has therefore become a renowned international speaker that has presented more than 400 lectures at numerous aesthetic medicine congresses worldwide. As a result of this he founded the first of a kind, Skin Academy in Barcelona, where he teaches skin histology, biochemistry, cosmetic chemistry and medical aesthetics together with numerous international leaders in dermatology, plastic and cosmetic surgery, aesthetic medicine and skin therapy. The Skin Academy in Barcelona therefore provides an important foundation to the pHformula brand, where it offers various advantages.
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