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Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Yonka ALPHA COMPLEX—DISCONTINUED & given a new name (Alpha Peel)

If you’ve read any of the “discontinued” product articles, you will be familiar with my attitude these days: There has been so much change in the past several years with the Yonka line, it is hard to keep up! However, I think I am pretty up-to-date with most of the alterations, and below is just one more on the list. Still, it is a nominal change compared to come of the bigger earthquakes that have happened lately.

 Alpha Complex is just going through a name change. The new title for this AHA resurfacing gel: ALPHA PEEL. So in this particular case, it is just a one-word change! Below is the original article for Alpha-Complex, which is essentially duplicated with changes in the name only, but as with all of the products that are off the Yonka lineup, I keep the originals here in the discontinued category.

From Yonka headquarters:
ALPHA-COMPLEX is an AHA resurfacing, regenerating, anti-wrinkles concentrate. With an 8% concentration of AHA-rich fruit extracts, this renewing gel gently eliminates dead cell buildup that accumulates and can cause clogged pores and dehydration. It reveals a new fresh radiant skin, with smoothed wrinkles and lines, with refined texture.

As you may already know, if you have redness, irritation, rosacea, coupersoe, or sensitive skin, I would use this or any other AHA product with caution. Due to the acid compounds in this or products like it, AHAs can exacerbate any red, irritated skin condition, especially couperose and rosacea. Don’t trade one thing (smoother skin) for another (skin irritation). There is another way to exfoliate that is actually preferable—for everyone (in my opinion): Yonka’s Gommage.

Essential ingredients:
  • Botanical AHA’s 8% (glycolic, lactic, tartaric, and citric acids)—exfoliating, refining, hydrating, stimulates cell renewal
  • Mimosa bark extract—regenerating, speeds healing, remineralizes, antioxidant
  • Aloe vera—regenerating, soothing
  • Hyaluronic acid—hydrating
  • Beech tree extract—enzymatic action on cell renewal
  • Vitamin B-5 (panthenol)—stimulates the metabolism
Directions for use:
In the morning and/or evening:
  • After cleansing and spraying on Yonka Lotion toner
  • Apply ALPHA COMPLEX to the face and neck
  • Avoid the lips and eyelids
  • Use day or night treatment cream over the gel
  • Apply eye cream

Note: You may experience a slight tingling sensation the first few times the product is applied. If you ever, with this or any product, feel a burning sensation, quickly remove the product (probably best to use your facial cleanser) and apply a soothing, cool compress.

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