FACTS about the M.D. Forte’ Skin Care System
M.D. FORTÉ® is a comprehensive alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) skin care system. Only M.D. FORTÉ® products offer the scientific advantage of combining glycolic acid (an AHA naturally found in sugar cane) with the process of partial neutralization. This allows us to create products with significantly higher concentrations of glycolic acid plus a pH closer to that of normal skin to help minimize irritation.
We also offer several non-AHA products for more sensitive or vulnerable skin. So whatever your skin type, you can enjoy maximum results with less irritation with a personalized regimen to cleanse, renew, hydrate, and protect your skin.
The M.D. FORTÉ® alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) skin care system is based on two decades of glycolic acid research resulting in products with higher AHA levels than similar products, giving you the strength to deliver beautiful results-without irritation.
M.D. FORTÉ® lets you and your physician develop a personalized skin care regimen that’s just right for you. Combined with your physician’s expertise, your M.D. FORTÉ® regimen can help you attain:
* Visibly smoother and softer skin
* Diminished appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
* Increased skin hydration for a softer feel
* Balanced skin tone
* Improvement in oily or acne-prone skin
AHA’ s shed, or exfoliate, dead cells of the dry outer layer of the epidermis, which results in the appearance of younger, healthier-looking skin.
AHA’ s also limit transepidermal water loss, thereby improving the skin’s moisture-binding ability. Skin that retains more water becomes smoother and younger-looking, and diminishes the effects of sun damage.
Glycolic acid, naturally found in sugar cane and available in M.D. FORTÉ® products, is a particularly effective form of AHA. This is because its small molecular size means more active molecules of glycolic acid are available in a given concentration as compared with lactic acid and polyhydroxy acid (PHA). The result? More activity for faster delivery of unique benefits when and where they’re needed most.
However, while glycolic acid helps shed dead skin cells and hydrate the skin, it can also cause irritation. In fact, the higher the concentration of glycolic acid, the better the results-but the greater the irritation too.
M.D. FORTÉ® is unique in that it achieves a healthy balance between concentration and comfort, maximizing the advantages of glycolic acid with minimal irritation. It does this through a process called partial neutralization.
Partial neutralization creates a reservoir of glycolic acid molecules that permits both first- and second-phase penetration. Because the glycolic acid is released over an extended period of time, higher concentrations of acid can be used to achieve maximum results. Importantly, partial neutralization also raises the product pH closer to the pH of normal skin, further reducing irritation potential to provide maximum efficacy, minimum irritation, and beautiful results.
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