masters/inventory
What you’re about to hear may prove fatal to the arsenal of creams, lotions, gels, emollients and other lubricants you’ve
been applying to your face since you were 18. After years of slathering cream, you may be astonished at this advice from
Manhattan aesthetician, Claudio Pinto: “Over moisturizing is one of the worst things you can do to your skin.” Women
love to apply more and more products, which in turn, blocks pores and prevent natural skin renewal from taking place.
Healthy skin doesn't need moisturizer because all layers of the skin work properly and are free of free-radical and
environmental damage.”
Instead of moisturizing, Pinto says “peel,” no matter who you are and regardless of your skin condition or concern. A peel
removes damaged skin cells, speeding up cell renewal to reveal a healthier complexion. You can think of a chemical peel
the same way you think about a professional dental cleaning.
The thickness of your skin is one of the things an aesthetician looks at first. “Normally, thicker, oily or combination skin can
pretty much tolerate anything. With thick-skinned patients you want to be aggressive so they can really see results.
Thinner-skinned patients do better with soothing, gentle treatments – more hyaluronic acid and less penetrating acids
Pinto recommends two medical grade FDA-approved peels. “The Perfect Peel,” a combination of trichloracetic acid (TCA),
phenol, salicylic acids, vitamin C and retinol is one-stop shopping for the complexion that claims to do everything except
make your car run. It promises to reduce acne, melasma, and hyperpigmentation; reverse signs of aging, age spots and sun
damage; erase acne scarring and blemishes; lighten and brighten skin; reduce pore size and soften fine lines and wrinkles,
stimulating collagen production. It is especially beneficial if you have oily/combination/acne prone skin. Phenol numbs the
skin, making the peel tolerable for all. Downtime starts on day three and ends on day six. Pinto says, “This treatment is
more potent than pretty much any peel out there, without the associated pain, high price or downtime.” Caution: this is
not a do-it-yourself treatment. If you see it on eBay, do not purchase.
As a compliment to any skin care system, Pinto adds Retin-A (Perfect A), the most tried and true beauty elixir on the
planet. “I have been treating patients with Retin-A for 15 years and start new patients on Retin-A every other night until,
ideally, they use it every night. I recommend it highly to everyone, every day, regardless of age or skin condition. It's the
workout for the skin.”
The other component is appropriate antioxidants applied directly to the skin. Vitamin C (Perfect C) fits the bill, or if you
really want to get the best, try Forelle’d antioxidant product with Platinum. It is more expensive, but a little goes a very
long way. The biggest errors? Not wearing enough sun screen or drinking enough water!
Final advice:
Do not cover your skin with layers of creams and foundation.
 Peel the skin appropriately (Perfect Peel, Microdermabraision)
 Wash, tone and moisturized with a high quality product sparingly
 Use excellent sunscreen
 Consider Vitamin A, Vitamin C and if you really want the best, Platinum Antioxidant (Forelle’d)