Category: From Practice To Product

For a Brighter, Even Complexion in 2021

We are ever-changing. Our wants, fears, lifestyle, circumstances and appearance are constantly in flux. Look at life today. The new normal is working from home in comfy PJs, wearing a mask when in public and staying 6 feet apart. Our mask keeps us safe and healthy, but it can also cause some unwanted changes in our skin. Face coverings often cause skin imperfections like acne, dryness and a rough, uneven skin tone.

To improve dull, uneven skin tone and rough skin texture, Dr. Lancer developed Gentle Exfoliating Peel Pads, a new, effective treatment for all skin types. Featuring 7% Lactic Acid and Bakuchiol, these peel pads gently exfoliate the skin and is recommended for all skin types, including sensitive skin. The product gradually resurfaces and brightens skin with the swipe of a pre-dosed pad and is a gentle alternative to laser resurfacing and chemical peels. These peel pads are to be used after The Method: Cleanse and should be used every other day, in the morning or at night.

So, what’s in these exfoliating pads that make this product so beneficial? Each pad is made from biodegradable bamboo and contains a blend including 7% Lactic Acid, Bakuchiol, Papaya Fruit Extract and Oat Bran Extract.

Diving deeper into our ingredients list…

• Lactic Acid is known to exfoliate the upper layers of the skin while stimulating cell renewal in the skin’s epidermis. Exfoliation and cell renewal brightens your complexion, creating a more youthful, vibrant glow.
• Bakuchiol is a plant-derived natural retinol alternative (aka Vitamin A) for anti-aging. This ingredient reduces fine lines and wrinkles by plumping the skin and smoothing out rough skin texture.
• Papaya Fruit Extract, also known as medicinal tree, is another powerful ingredient for skin brightening and wrinkle reduction. Papaya Fruit Extract also purifies the skin while providing antioxidant benefits and balancing the skin.
• Lastly, Oat Bran Extract is a multi-benefit ingredient that protects the skin’s barrier function, helping to retain skin’s moisture as it soothes the skin and relieves it of any dryness.

Together, these ingredients are the cookbook to a fresher, renewed complexion, while providing anti-aging benefits.

To seal in these powerful ingredients and keep the skin hydrated, apply Method Nourish to finish your skincare routine. Our aestheticians also recommend using the Soothe & Hydrate Serum with hyaluronic acid to calm the skin while bathing it in hydration. The Active Rejuvenation Serum is also highly recommended, as it hydrates, softens and lifts the skin, for a more youthful and radiant complexion.

Your skin’s condition can reveal a lot about you, like if you’re spending plenty of time outdoors or applying sunscreen as much as you say you do. If we’re being honest, we can be complacent and not always use the proper protection needed for our skin. Luckily, our skin produces melanin—the natural skin pigment that protects skin cells from UV rays. However, relying on melanin alone doesn’t give you the necessary protection. Without sunscreen and the proper care, you’ll start to see the skin imperfections you’ve been warned about.

Hyperpigmentation—irregular darkening of the skin—is a common skin issue caused by multiple factors. Excessive sun exposure is the #1 leading factor as it can result in sun damage. When unprotected skin is exposed to the sun, melanin production kicks into overdrive as it attempts to protect the skin from damaging UV rays. However, the overproduction of melanin is what causes skin discoloration and uneven skin tone. Hyperpigmentation also results from air pollution, scars, and hormonal changes. Sometimes laser procedures can cause unexpected pigmentation if not done properly.

So, what can we do now to help fade dark spots and achieve radiant, glowing skin? We can commit to protecting our skin moving forward by limiting sun exposure, applying sunscreen daily, and using the right skincare regimen to restore our skin.

Corrective Lightening Treatment by Dr. Lancer is a new, highly effective OTC product that helps gradually fade skin discoloration such as dark spots, age spots, and UV-induced hyperpigmentation, helping to revitalize skin’s radiance. Corrective Lightening Treatment doesn’t alter a person’s natural skin color. Its sole purpose is to reduce unwanted dark spots and discoloration to give a balanced, radiant complexion.

This powerful serum contains 2% Hydroquinone, Dr. Lancer’s #1 recommended ingredient to lighten unwanted pigmentation. The maximum hydroquinone concentration available without a prescription is 2% and is the key to fading dark spots. It’s the champion ingredient for skin tone correction, and Dr. Lancer has been using it to fade skin discoloration for years. When creating products, he uses the motto: Practice to Product. Everything used in the office is created as a product for patients to use at home. Corrective Lightenting Treatment also contains Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, which helps improve the look of skin texture, enlarged pores, and firmness.

With a handle on Corrective Lightening Treatment, we can use it as part of an overall skincare regimen to achieve radiant and healthy skin. But how do we find the right products for us? Dr. Lancer shares his secret—the Lancer Ancestry Scale to determine the right skincare routine for each patient.

In 1997, Dr. Lancer attended the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery conference. During the conference, a panel of highly respected dermatologists spoke about poor outcomes from resurfacing techniques. A resident came forward, sharing a recent complication he had with a standard laser procedure. The patient seemed like an ideal candidate. Blue eyes, blonde hair, fair skin. The procedure should have been a success but instead resulted in a second-degree burn. The same procedure had gone as planned with other candidates. So, what was different this time?

During his return flight to Los Angeles, Dr. Lancer thought about this situation and left the airport with a couple of ideas. Reaching out to the resident again, he asked if he had seen the patient’s family during the consultation. The resident said he did and mentioned that the family had an olive skin tone, which differed from his patient’s fair skin. This new information sparked an idea and led to the creation of the Lancer Ancestry Scale.

Using the theory that skins outward appearance can be deceiving, Dr. Lancer posits that a procedure or skincare regimen shouldn’t be recommended solely based off what one sees on the surface. It’s important to know the global ancestry of each patient to provide the most appropriate skincare regimen. With multigenerational ancestral background information, Dr. Lancer can determine which products will perform best for each patient. A skincare routine developed with the guidance of the Lancer Ancestry Scale may be extremely useful if complexion uniformity is the main issue, particularly in individuals with sensitive skin.

With Corrective Lightening Treatment and skincare regimen determined by the Lancer Ancestry Scale, you’ll have the recipe needed to gradually fade dark spots and get glowing skin. Make sure to acclimate your skin slowly when starting any new product. Use a small amount on the affected area once or twice a week to start off. You can begin to use the product twice daily after a few applications.

With a plan in place, we can’t forget sunscreen to keep our skin tone balanced and healthy for life. Sunscreen is key even on overcast days. It’s important to note that all sources of light can influence skin toxicity, so remember that skin protection is needed during all waking hours. If you can see your surroundings without artificial light, there’s enough light to speed up skin aging.

I bet you have a million masks at home, but there’s nothing quite like this one. Dr. Lancer’s Younger Revealing Mask Intense is the next generation treatment mask that provides a unique experience for consumers while revealing younger, more radiant skin. What makes this mask so different? Well, instead of washing off the mask, it is removed with a specifically designed silver magnetic wand that gently pulls the mask’s content from the skin, leaving behind active ingredients that help to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles while accelerating cell turnover for younger-looking skin. The mask renews skin, working to improve the appearance of skin firmness and elasticity. Active ingredients also help to soften congested pores and re-regulate pore structure. This mask’s delivery system differs from any other mask and gives long-lasting anti-aging benefits for the face, neck, chest and body.

Dr. Lancer’s Younger Revealing Mask Intense comes with a set of 4 retinoid powered masks that contain a blend of Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Mineral Powder and Dimethicone. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate is known to improve skin texture and tone while supporting collagen and cell turnover. Mineral powder is rich in iron and provides the source of ferromagnetic activity while Dimethicone provides emollience as it softens and moisturizes the skin. Younger Revealing Mask Intense comes with the magnetic wand and a small applicator to assist in the application process. Refills, as well as a trial size, are also available on LancerSkincare.com.

To apply the mask, use the applicator and spread the pod’s content evenly onto the face, neck and decollete. Dr. Lancer recommends leaving the mask on for 10-15 minutes, giving you just enough time to catch up on some emails or do a quick phone call with a friend. When it’s time to remove the mask, place the wand above the skins surface and watch as it gently lifts the mask off with its magnet, leaving those essential ingredients behind to work their magic. Remember, there’s no need to rinse since the magnetic wand removes the mask for you. Simply pat any residual product the tool may have missed into the skin. Pro-Tip! You can also wrap the magnetic wand with a tissue for less cleanup afterwards. The mask can be used once a week but patients may use it every other night if they wish.

As with all of our Advanced Treatments, it’s important to use the mask with the Lancer Method: Polish, Cleanse and Nourish to achieve the best results. The Younger Revealing Mask Intense is meant to be used within a system and is more effective when used with the Method.

Younger Revealing Mask intense is one of a kind, providing anti-aging benefits through a unique system. It’s exciting to see how it works from start to finish and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourself.