Aestival ™ Skin Advanced Exfoliating Body Polish This unique formulation uses natural loofah to effectively yet gently slough away dead cellular debris. Our deep-cleansing formula is rich in moisturizing and skin-softening ingredients to replenish natural oils while bathing or showering. Featuring the GlycoActive® System, Advanced Exfoliating Body Polish gently buffs skin to remove dead cells and smooth rough areas. Regular use promotes a silky, smooth and polished body complexion.

To further enhance Aestival's formulas and to address the tougher qualities of the body's skin, Unicity includes malic acid in the unique combination of glycolic and lactic acids for the body care system. Derived from apples, the molecules of malic acid are larger and more effective in breaking up the thicker, hardened skin that develops on the hands, body and feet.

As with all Aestival products, the Advanced Exfoliating Body Polish is never tested on animals.

Skin Care Strategy
Many people regularly exfoliate their face but thenomit this step when caring for the rest of their skin. But exfoliation isn't just for your face; it can benefit all your skin.

Every day your body produces millions of dead cells on its surface. Often, the outermost layer of dead cells will not come loose, and layers of dry skin form, dulling the skin and accentuating wrinkles.

Aestival's GlycoActive® System effectively yet gently exfoliates skin to release dead cells. This exclusive system combines glycolic and lactic acids, and, in body care formulas only, it features malic acid. Malic acid contains larger molecules than the other two acids and is effective in breaking up the thicker, hardened skin that develops on your hands, body and feet.

To help preserve the vitality of all your skin, make exfoliation a part of your total-body regimen.

Directions for Use:
For all skin types. Use daily following Ultimate Hydrating Body Cleanser, step one. Pour small amount onto a sponge or washcloth, and apply in circular motions over the entire body, paying special attention to feet, ankles, knees and elbows. Rinse with warm water.

RESEARCH BRIEF

Skin is the largest organ in the body, both by weight and surface area. In adults, the weight of your skin accounts for about 16% of your total body weight. The skin separates the internal environment from the external. The skin serves as a barrier to the environment, protects us from water loss, protects us from UV rays of the sun, produces vitamin D, helps regulate body temperature, helps regulate metabolism and has aesthetic qualities. However, skin diseases and infections can compromise that barrier.

The skin is composed of several layers. The lowest layer is called the dermis. This layer is composed of a connective tissue, blood vessels, nerve endings, hair follicles, and sweat and oil glands. The outermost or top layer of skin is called the epidermis. This is the layer of skin we see. This layer rests on top of the dermis. The thickness of the epidermis varies with your age, your sex, and the location on the body of the skin. For example, the epidermis on the underside of the forearm is about five cell-layers thick. On the sole of the foot, the epidermis might be 30 cell-layers thick. The epidermis is, for the most part, impermeable to water.

The epidermis consists of many layers:

The stratum corneum, or outer layer. This layer is made of flattened epithelial cells in multiple layers. These layers are called keratinized layers because of the buildup of the protein keratin in those cells. Keratin is a strong protein that is specific to the skin, hair and nails. This layer of skin is, for the most part, dead. It is composed of cells that are almost pure protein.

The translucent, or transitional layer. This is a translucent, thin layer of cells. This layer is sometimes visible in thick skin; however, nuclei and other organelles are not visible. The cytoplasm (the amorphous area between the nucleus and the outer membrane of the cell) is mostly made of keratin filaments.

The suprabasal layers. This is three to five layers of flattened polygonal cells that have granules in the cytoplasm. Below them is a layer of cube-shaped cells that also contain bundles of keratin filaments.

The basal or cell-division layer. This layer is just above the basement membrane and the dermis. It is a single layer of cells that undergo cell division to renew the upper layers of the epidermis.

The human epidermis is renewed every 15-30 days. Proper surface nutrition feeds the cells of the basal layer. Exfoliation will remove dry or damaged skin of the outer layer to allow newer cells to be visible.

FAQs

Q. Is the Advanced Exfoliating Body Polish gentle enough for more exposed parts of the body such as the neck and upper chest?
A. Though the polish is particularly effective on dehydrated, damaged or calloused areas, the gentleness of the natural loofah makes it safe and beneficial for all parts of the body.

Q. Do I have to keep the Advanced Exfoliating Body Polish on for any length of time to ensure that the natural oils penetrate my skin?
A. No. The action of the polish is immediate. As soon as you begin applying a small amount, the pore-cleansing formula acts fast to replenish lost oils and to moisturize and soften the skin.

Q. Is the Advanced Exfoliating Body Polish gentle enough to use every day?
A. Yes. All ingredients are natural and gentle. They only assist the natural regenerative process of your skin and will be beneficial every day without abrasion or adverse effects.