The Science Behind Décel

Our skin is more than a protective barrier. It’s our largest organ and, like a sponge, it absorbs everything from pollution in the air to the skincare products we apply. That’s why at Décel, we formulated our skincare products with plant-based ingredients. Fruits and vegetables are full of antioxidants and vitamins that combat free radicals, support cell repair, and soften fine lines and wrinkles. Learn how Décel harnesses the power of plants to address your biggest skin concerns — naturally.

Melanin and skin pigmentation

Have you ever wondered why people with fair skin burn and peel after a few minutes in the sun while people with darker complexions don’t? It has to do with the amount of melanin in the skin. Melanin is a pigment produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found in the bottom layer of the epidermis. While everyone has about the same number of melanocytes, not everyone makes the same amount of melanin. How much melanin your skin produces depends on your genes. The more melanin your skin makes, the darker your complexion.

When you go outside, your melanocytes start producing melanin to help block out the sun’s damaging UV rays. This is why people with dark skin are less likely to get burned than people with lighter skin – they naturally have more melanin for protection.

Causes of skin discoloration

Sun exposure

When the skin is exposed to the sun, melanocytes produce melanin to protect the skin from UV damage. As melanin-producing cells cluster in groups, they make spots or patches of the skin look darker than the surrounding areas. These dark areas are often called sunspots, and they usually appear on body parts that are frequently in the sun like the face, neck, shoulders, arms, and hands.

Hormones

Hormonal changes can also lead to skin discoloration. This type of pigmentation is called melasma, which is characterized by large patches of discolored skin that develop mainly on the face. Melasma often occurs during pregnancy and is also a common side effect of taking oral contraceptives.

Acne

As if the redness and inflammation of acne wasn’t bad enough, it can also cause long-lasting skin discoloration. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation happens when skin trauma or injuries heal and leave behind permanent dark spots.

Aging

As we get older, the number of melanocytes in our skin decreases but the ones left behind get larger and their effects are more concentrated. These changes can lead to dark spots on the skin in those over the age of 40.

Disease and medications

Certain autoimmune disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, metabolic disorders, and vitamin deficiencies can cause hyperpigmentation. Certain drugs and antibiotics can also trigger dark spots to appear on the skin.

How Décel improves skin pigmentation

Many skincare products are made with animal products and chemicals, which, due to the high fat content, can clog pores and make the skin look congested and dull. Décel skincare products are formulated with plant-based ingredients high in antioxidants to target skin discoloration issues and regenerate collagen, promoting a smooth, even, youthful complexion.

Here’s how it works...

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First up, our Exfoliating Deep Pore Cleanser uses natural enzymes to thoroughly remove excess oil, impurities, and makeup.

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Then, a combination of glycolic acid and ammonium glycolate in our Exfoliating Deep Pore Refining Ginseng Toner loosens dead skin cells and tightens pores, helping to control breakouts while minimizing the appearance of superficial sun damage.

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With your skin clean and pores clear, our concentrated Vitamin-C Serum penetrates deep to diminish fine lines and fade age spots and discoloration.

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The nutrient-rich ingredients in our Vitamin-Berry Skin Recovery Mask, including carrot oil, mango butter, and natural plant extracts, promote circulation, improves cell turnover, and brightens the skin while preventing premature wrinkles.

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The final step is a Collagen – Peptide Firming Treatment Cream, which soothes and softens the skin with a combination of high-quality plant oils while improving firmness and elasticity.

What about Retin-A?

You won’t find this prescription acne medication in our skincare products. Retin-A is a brand name for the drug tretinoin, a synthetic form of vitamin A. It’s well known in the skincare industry for being a fast and powerful treatment for everything from acne, to wrinkles, to hyperpigmentation. We don’t use Retin-A in our products because it thins the layers of skin and doesn’t give it enough time to repair itself. Long-term use of Retin-A also can also cause severe redness, burning, and peeling of the skin.

Décel is a milder product, but just as effective and potent at treating acne and skin discoloration and preventing the early signs of aging.

Maintenance Kit

Our products are most effective when used together. Using a skincare system also saves you the trouble of finding an effective product for each step of your skincare routine. The Décel Maintenance Kit comes with the full line of Décel products to treat skin pigmentation, improve firmness and elasticity, and boost epidermal regeneration.

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