Contraderm was designed to address hypersensitivity and contraindications from deep skin resurfacing and alkaline wash irritations. It contains a gentle retinoid, the steroid-like action of licorice, and nutrient-rich botanicals from grapeseed, olive, soybean, sweet almond, and sunflower oils.
SUITED FOR
Contraderm is for short-term use after ablative treatments and during the acute phase of rashes or hypersensitive reactions. It can also be prescribed to kickstart a home care program for clients who have compromised, hyper-reactive, and inflamed skin.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
This is a standardized method for using this product. For best results, consult your DMK Certified Esthetician to ensure proper use and a regimen tailored to your skin revision needs.
- After cleansing, apply an ample amount of Contraderm to the affected area.
- Lightly press into the skin until absorbed. Reapply multiple times a day as needed.
FORMULA HIGHLIGHTS
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid — Water- and oil-soluble ethyl ascorbic acid provides all the benefits of vitamin C in a more stable form. It is an antioxidant, brightens the skin and inhibits tyrosinase, boosts collagen synthesis, increases fibroblast proliferation, supports wound healing, reduces inflammation, helps ‘recycle’ vitamin E, smooths rough texture, decreases photodamage, and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Glycine Soja Oil (Soybean) — Soybean oil contains antioxidants, linoleic acid, oleic acid, vitamin E, and vitamin K. This ingredient reduces TEWL, helps restore the skin barrier, nourishes the skin, is photoprotective, and neutralizes free radicals.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (Sunflower) — Sunflower seed oil has many beneficial wound healing and skin-nourishing properties. It is a lightweight oil rich in fatty acids, plant sterols, vitamin E, minerals, and squalene. These concentrations are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, photoprotective, and restorative for elastin and the skin barrier.
Lecithin — A phospholipid that creates emulsion in a formula. It is emollient and binds water, which helps reduce dryness and improve skin suppleness. Lecithin is made from choline-rich soybean oil, a vital nutrient in cell membranes.
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract (Licorice) — Licorice is a cooling skin conditioner that calms irritation and redness. It is a natural extraction containing flavonoids that inhibit inflammation, lighten pigmentation, and counteract oxidative stress. Licorice also improves hydration, suppleness, and turgidity by preserving the skin’s hyaluronic acid content.
INGREDIENTS
Water/Aqua/Eau, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Glycine Soja Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Polysorbate 60, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Dextran, Caprooyl Tetrapeptide-3, Chloroxylenol, Anisaldehyde, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Oil (Linalool), Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil.