Skin Care
Address acne and texture with Vichy Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum
by Paige Herman-Axel, L'Oreal Dermatological Beauty|August 30, 2023
The experts from Vichy are here to share the latest about their skin care products.
Oily and acne-prone skin need a comprehensive routine that works to keep pores clear and blemishes at bay every step of the way. Vichy’s Normaderm range does just this, and the already-effective line-up now includes an advanced serum that takes clear-skin results to the next level: Vichy Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum. Are you ready to learn all about this multitasking face serum? Follow along to learn:
Vichy Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum targets acne blemishes, blackheads, skin texture and visible pores with dermatologist-tested active ingredients that renew and exfoliate the skin’s surface. Hormonal variations combined with internal and external factors such as stress and pollution can contribute to breakouts and affect overall skin quality. Vichy Normaderm BHA Serum is a clinically proven solution to address several common skin concerns in one simple step.
Its synergistic blend of actives take a multi-pronged approach to caring for oily and acne-prone skin. First up is 1% salicylic acid, an oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that exfoliates dead cells on the surface, unclogs the pores, eliminates blackheads and prevents new breakouts from forming. This BHA offers soothing benefits for the skin as well.
The addition of 4% glycolic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), allows Vichy Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum to provide dual-action exfoliation. Glycolic acid works to exfoliate the skin surface and accelerate cell turnover to reduce blemishes as well as post-acne marks.
This serum also features 5% Vichy vitreoscilla ferment, a prebiotic that has a positive effect on the skin’s microbiota balance and, in turn, the skin’s natural regeneration process. In fact, Vichy created this ferment using the prebiotic found in its Vichy Volcanic Water, and its benefits have been published in ten scientific journals and received six patents.
As with all Vichy products, Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum is also formulated with Vichy Volcanic Water, which is rich in fifteen minerals that help strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier.
In a clinical study of 52 women who used Vichy Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum daily for forty-two days, subjects saw visible improvement in their skin within a week. At the end of the study, the data showed:
Up to a 52% reduction in breakouts
Up to a 27% reduction in blackheads
Up to a 66% reduction in red marks
Up to a 57% reduction in excess sebum
In addition, Vichy’s study showed that women retained this skin improvement after they stopped using the serum for two weeks—and that Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum provides hydration for 24 hours.
Dermatologist-, allergy- and sensitive skin-tested, this paraben- and fragrance-free formula absorbs quickly without leaving the skin with a greasy or sticky feel, and it fits right into the existing Vichy Normaderm routine for oily and acne-prone skin.
Formulated to effectively remove dirt, excess oil and impurities, this cleanser helps reduce blemishes, clogged pores and blackheads while improving the skin’s tone and texture with salicylic acid, zinc, copper and Vichy Volcanic Water.
Apply three to four drops of serum to clean skin. Start with once-daily use and increase to twice daily once the skin has demonstrated tolerance. (In the morning, be sure to follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen since AHAs and BHAs can make the skin more sensitive to the sun.)
Formulated with maximum strength 2% salicylic acid, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and Vichy Volcanic Water, this moisturizer provides much-needed moisture while targeting acne blemishes, blackheads and enlarged pores. Suitable for adult acne, it also helps improve the look of uneven skin tone and rough texture with ongoing use.
Harnessing the power of maximum strength 10% sulfur, glycolic acid and niacinamide, this targeted treatment dries up current acne blemishes, reduces their size and severity, and helps prevent new breakouts from forming.
With Vichy Normaderm BHA Exfoliating Serum, your skin gets an exfoliating boost that delivers a clearer complexion with visibly less oil plus an improvement in skin tone and texture that you can see and feel.
Interested in anti-aging benefits, too? Take a look at the five best Vichy products for anti-aging on the LovelySkin Blog.
