PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum

Name: PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum
Brand: PCA Skin
Price: 85.00 GBP
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£85.00

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Its unique formula features a slow-release glycolic arginine complex and hydrolyzed prickly pear flower extract to help dull skin appear even and smooth without irritation. Its gentle yet effective formulation is suitable for daily use for all skin types including sensitive skin.

✓ Slow-Release Glycolic Arginine Complex | ✓ Glycolic, Lactic and Lactobionic Acids | ✓ Gentle Enough for Sensitive Skin

PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum is a multi-tasking daily exfoliating serum that resurfaces, calms and hydrates in one step. Built around a slow-release glycolic arginine complex, it lifts away dull surface cells without the sting of a traditional glycolic serum, making it the gentle resurfacing serum for brighter, smoother, more even-looking skin - suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.

The heart of PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum is a glycolic arginine complex: glycolic acid bound to the amino acid arginine so that it is released slowly, keeping the peak concentration in the skin below the typical irritation threshold. Lactic acid, a hydrating alpha hydroxy acid that is part of the skin's own natural moisturising factor, and lactobionic acid, a gentle polyhydroxy acid with humectant and antioxidant benefits, refine texture and tone alongside it. Hydrolysed prickly pear flower extract supports the skin's natural exfoliation process and barrier, while saccharide isomerate delivers up to 72 hours of hydration, so skin is left smooth rather than stripped.

Visible Results Users Love

Smoother, more refined texture with less visible build-up of dead surface cells
A brighter, more radiant-looking complexion
A more even-looking skin tone and improved clarity
A softer look to fine lines and surface imperfections
Calm, comfortable, hydrated skin after exfoliating

Why This Beats a Standard Glycolic Acid Serum

Slow-release glycolic acid - PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum delivers glycolic acid gradually, so even sensitive skin can benefit
Three exfoliating acids - glycolic, lactic and lactobionic - refine the skin gently but thoroughly
Exfoliates, calms and hydrates in a single step, so no separate soothing serum is needed
Saccharide isomerate and prickly pear flower extract keep the skin barrier comfortable
From PCA Skin, founded in 1990 by an aesthetician and developed by a dermatologist

Best For

Dull, lacklustre skin that needs a radiance boost
Uneven-looking skin tone and rough texture
Oily and blemish-prone skin that benefits from regular exfoliation
Sensitive skin that finds traditional glycolic acid too harsh
First fine lines and early signs of ageing

Choose PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum if you want daily exfoliation that leaves skin glowing rather than irritated.

Becci, a registered aesthetics nurse with more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, is often asked by clients for an honest view on exfoliating acids, usually after a glycolic product has left them red and tight. PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum is the one she recommends to those clients, because its slow-release glycolic complex gives a visible glow while staying gentle enough for sensitive skin to use every day.

Size: 29ml

FAQS

Is PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum good for sensitive skin? +

It was designed with sensitive skin in mind. The slow-release glycolic arginine complex keeps the peak concentration of glycolic acid below the typical irritation threshold, and PCA Skin describes the formula as suitable for daily use on all skin types, including sensitive. Patch test first, as with any exfoliating product.

Can I use PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum with retinol? +

Yes, in the same overall routine, but PCA Skin advises avoiding Resurfacing Serum the morning after a retinol application. The simplest approach is to use them on different days, or to keep retinol for nights when you have not used the serum that day.

How often should I use Resurfacing Serum? +

PCA Skin directs it once daily or as tolerated. If your skin is new to acids, start every other day and build up to daily use as your skin feels comfortable.

What is the glycolic arginine complex? +

It is glycolic acid bound to the amino acid arginine. The bond releases the glycolic acid into the skin slowly, so the peak concentration stays lower - usually below the typical irritation threshold - which is how the serum exfoliates effectively while staying gentle.

Is it suitable for oily or blemish-prone skin? +

Yes. PCA Skin lists oily and blemish-prone skin among the skin types it suits. Regular, gentle exfoliation reduces the build-up of dead surface cells and leaves skin looking clearer and smoother.

Do I need to wear SPF when using Resurfacing Serum? +

Yes. PCA Skin directs a broad-spectrum SPF in the daytime, and daily sun protection is important whenever you use exfoliating acids.

Where does Resurfacing Serum go in my routine? +

After cleansing and toning, apply it to the entire face and neck, then follow with your other PCA Skin serums. Finish with a broad-spectrum SPF in the morning or your moisturiser in the evening.

Will Resurfacing Serum make my skin peel? +

It is a gentle daily exfoliating serum rather than a peel. The slow-release acids, prickly pear flower extract and saccharide isomerate are there to resurface while calming and hydrating. If your skin feels tight or tingly, use it less often and build up gradually.

Can I use PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

It contains no vitamin A, the ingredient group most often advised against at this time, and gentle AHA and PHA exfoliants are generally considered suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. PCA Skin does not publish specific pregnancy or breastfeeding guidance for this product, so please show the full ingredient list to your midwife or GP and check with them before use.

PCA Skin Resurfacing Serum