Description
Cell Cycle Catalyst is a potent, layerable resurfacing serum that speeds up skin renewal to amplify the results of the rest of your routine. It is powered in part by a 7.7% multi-acid complex of alpha and beta hydroxy acids plus 1% taurine, and is clinically tested to gently exfoliate, smooth texture, improve discoloration, and soften the look of fine lines while keeping the barrier hydrated.
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What Cell Cycle Catalyst does
As skin ages, its renewal slows, and that is why texture looks rough, tone looks uneven, and products seem to work less well. This serum gently accelerates surface turnover so the newer, smoother skin shows through faster. The payoff is twofold: an immediate fresh, smooth look, and better performance from the actives you layer afterward, because they meet skin that is primed to receive them.
The ingredients, and why they matter
The 7.7% multi-acid complex combines AHAs, which work on tone and surface, and BHA, which gets into the pores, for well-rounded gentle exfoliation. The 1% taurine and the formula’s design help maintain hydration and barrier health, so you get the renewal without the rawness that aggressive acids can cause.
Who it is for
Anyone with dull, rough, or uneven skin who wants to boost their routine, and those preparing skin for professional treatments. It is gentle enough to layer daily for most skin types.
How to use it
Use it as an early step after cleansing so the rest of your routine layers on top. Build up frequency as your skin tolerates it, and always use daily sunscreen, since exfoliating acids increase sun sensitivity.
How it fits with your treatments at Bar Beauty
It is a useful way to keep skin smooth and primed between resurfacing treatments, and it can help prepare skin beforehand. Pause it right around in-clinic resurfacing and restart once healed, and we will set that timing with you.
Frequently asked questions
Is it a peel?
It is a daily-use gentle exfoliating serum, not an intense peel. It nudges turnover steadily rather than all at once.
Can I use it with retinol?
Often yes, with care. We will help you balance acids and retinol so you do not overdo it.
Will it make me sun sensitive?
Exfoliating acids do, so daily sunscreen is essential.
Buying SkinCeuticals in Toronto
We are an authorized SkinCeuticals retailer, so what you buy from us is genuine, properly stored, and in date, and it comes with real guidance on how to use it. Read more on our SkinCeuticals brand page or browse all of our medical-grade skincare.
Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto, open 7 days. Authorized retailer for the brands we stock. Product guidance here is general; we confirm what suits your skin and the right timing around any treatment at your free consultation.
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