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Moisturizing ingredients
Alisma Orientale Extract
Alisma Orientale Extract: A Powerful Botanical for Skin Health
Alisma Orientale Extract, derived from the root of the Alisma Orientale plant, has been used for centuries in traditional herbal medicine for its beneficial properties. In skincare, this natural extract is prized for its ability to hydrate, balance, and protect the skin, making it a valuable addition to modern formulations.
Key benefits
▪️ Boosts hydration – Retains moisture to soften and plump dry, textured skin
▪️ Calms irritation – Soothes redness, rashes, and acne-related inflammation
▪️ Balances oil – Regulates sebum to reduce shine, clogged pores, and breakouts
▪️ Fights free radicals – Antioxidants protect against environmental stress and early aging
How it works
Alisma Orientale Extract’s potent mix of active compounds works to hydrate and soothe the skin while regulating oil production. Its ability to balance moisture levels and calm irritation makes it ideal for both dry and oily skin types. Additionally, its antioxidant properties help strengthen the skin’s defenses against environmental stressors, keeping the complexion healthy and protected.
Avocado oil
Deep nourishment for smooth, healthy Skin
Avocado oil is a nutrient-rich botanical oil extracted from the flesh of the avocado fruit. Packed with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, it deeply nourishes and protects the skin, making it ideal for dry, sensitive, or mature skin types.
Key benefits
▪️ Deep hydration – Rich in oleic acid and vitamin E, it penetrates deeply to moisturize and soften dry skin
▪️ Soothes and calms – Reduces redness, irritation, and inflammation in sensitive or reactive skin
▪️ Supports skin repair – Promotes healing of dry, cracked, or damaged skin and strengthens the skin barrier
▪️ Protects from damage – Antioxidants help defend against environmental stressors and premature aging
How it works
Avocado oil absorbs easily into the skin, delivering a powerful dose of moisture and nutrients. Its high content of healthy fats and vitamins helps restore the skin’s natural barrier, calm inflammation, and shield against oxidative stress—leaving the skin smooth, resilient, and visibly healthier.
Luffa oil
A nourishing botanical oil for hydration and skin barrier support
Luffa oil, cold-pressed from the seeds of the luffa plant, is a lightweight, fast-absorbing botanical oil rich in essential fatty acids and antioxidant compounds. Traditionally used in natural medicine, it delivers deep hydration, reinforces the skin’s barrier, and helps maintain a soft, supple complexion. Ideal for sensitive and dry skin, luffa oil soothes irritation while offering a breathable layer of protection against moisture loss.
How it works
Luffa oil is especially high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that plays a crucial role in restoring and maintaining the skin’s lipid barrier. By replenishing this essential component, the oil helps lock in moisture, reduce transepidermal water loss, and improve skin resilience. Its natural vitamin E content provides antioxidant defense, shielding the skin from environmental stressors and promoting a healthy glow.
Key benefits
▪️ Hydrates and softens – Helps retain moisture, improving dry skin and texture for a plump, smooth feel
▪️ Soothes inflammation – Calms irritation, redness, and flare-ups in sensitive or acne-prone skin
▪️ Regulates oil production – Balances sebum levels to reduce shine, clogged pores, and breakouts
▪️ Defends against damage – Rich in antioxidants that protect from environmental stress and early aging
Hyaluronic acid & Sodium Hyaluronate
A hydration powerhouse for plump, healthy skin
Hyaluronic acid and its salt form, sodium hyaluronate, are two of the most effective and widely used moisturizing ingredients in modern skincare. Known for their remarkable ability to bind water, they help maintain optimal hydration, improve skin elasticity, and smooth fine lines—making them essential for all skin types, especially dry or dehydrated skin.
How it works
Both hyaluronic acid (HA) and sodium hyaluronate are humectants, meaning they attract and retain moisture from the environment and deeper layers of the skin. What sets them apart is their molecular size and skin penetration:
▪️ Intensely hydrates the skin: Binds up to 1000 times its weight in water, instantly boosting skin moisture.
▪️ Plumps and smooths: Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and promotes a supple, dewy complexion.
Key benefits
▪️ Intensely hydrates the skin: Binds up to 1000 times its weight in water, instantly boosting skin moisture.
▪️ Plumps and smooths: Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines and promotes a supple, dewy complexion.
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: Enhances the skin’s natural protective layer, preventing transepidermal water loss.
▪️ Calms and balances: Helps soothe irritation and supports overall skin balance, even in sensitive or reactive skin.
▪️ Boosts elasticity and firmness: Improves skin texture and resilience with regular use.
▪️ Pairs well with actives: Compatible with ingredients like retinol, niacinamide, and vitamin C for enhanced results without irritation.
NMF
Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF): An essential component for skin hydration
The Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) is a complex mixture of water-soluble compounds that are naturally present in the outer layer of the skin, specifically the stratum corneum. Its primary function is to maintain skin hydration, providing a barrier against moisture loss and helping to keep the skin soft, smooth, and healthy.
Key components of NMF
NMF is made up of various substances, including amino acids, lactates, urea, salts, and sugars. These components work together to attract and retain moisture from the environment, acting like a sponge to keep the skin moisturized.
Among the most abundant elements in NMF are:
▪️ These help draw water to the skin and keep it retained in the outer layers.
▪️ Known for its ability to hold water in the skin and its mild exfoliating properties.
▪️ A natural humectant that helps attract moisture and maintain the skin's pH balance.
▪️ They help regulate water balance in the skin and contribute to its overall hydration.
Function of NMF
The NMF plays a critical role in maintaining the skin's hydration levels. It binds water to the skin cells, helping to prevent excessive water loss, a process known as transepidermal water loss (TEWL). When the skin's NMF is functioning properly, it helps maintain a healthy, well-moisturized appearance and supports the skin's protective barrier.
When the NMF is depleted or its components are disrupted—due to environmental factors, harsh skincare products, or skin conditions—it can lead to dryness, irritation, and an impaired skin barrier. This is why maintaining the NMF's integrity is essential for overall skin health.
Factors that affect NMF
Several factors can impact the effectiveness of the NMF:
▪️ Low humidity, exposure to hot or cold weather, and air conditioning can all lead to dehydration and a reduction in NMF levels.
▪️ As we age, the skin’s ability to produce NMF diminishes, leading to drier skin.
▪️ Overuse of products that strip away natural oils or use strong exfoliants can damage the NMF and cause skin dryness.
▪️ Disorders like eczema, psoriasis, or acne can disrupt the balance of NMF, leading to compromised skin hydration.
Supporting NMF in skincare
To maintain a healthy NMF and support skin hydration, it’s important to use skincare products that help replenish and maintain moisture. Look for products containing humectants like glycerin, hyaluronic acid, or urea, which help attract water to the skin. Additionally, moisturizing creams and oils can help seal in moisture and protect the skin’s natural barrier.
In conclusion, NMF is a vital component of the skin’s ability to stay hydrated and protected. By understanding its role and taking steps to preserve its balance, we can ensure healthier, more resilient skin.
Sasha Inchi oil
Nature’s omega‑rich elixir
Sacha Inchi oil, derived from seeds of the Amazonian plant Plukenetia volubilis, is quickly gaining attention in skincare circles. Cold‑pressed from the so‑called “Inca nut,” this light‑textured, golden oil is packed with omega‑3, ‑6, and ‑9 fatty acids, plus antioxidants like vitamins A, C, E and phytosterols
Key benefits
▪️ Deep moisturization without greasy residue: The high linolenic (omega-3) and linoleic (omega-6) fatty acids allow for rapid absorption, restoring hydration and locking in moisture—ideal for dry or dehydrated skin.
▪️ Strengthened skin barrier: Essential fatty acids and beta-sitosterol help repair and reinforce the lipid barrier, reducing transepidermal water loss and boosting resilience.
▪️ Anti-inflammatory & soothing: Naturally rich in antioxidants and phytochemicals, it calms inflammation, redness, and conditions like eczema, rosacea, and acne.
▪️ Non-comedogenic & balancing: With a comedogenic rating of just 1, it hydrates oily or acne-prone skin without clogging pores—helping regulate sebum production.
▪️ Anti-aging & brightening effects: Antioxidants (notably vitamin E and C) protect against free radicals and UV stress, help promote collagen, smooth fine lines, and improve overall tone and elasticity.
How it works
Sacha Inchi oil is rich in omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids, which help strengthen the skin’s barrier and lock in moisture. Its antioxidants, like vitamin E, protect against free radicals and signs of aging. The oil’s anti-inflammatory plant compounds soothe irritation and calm sensitive or acne-prone skin. Lightweight and non-comedogenic, it hydrates without clogging pores and helps balance oil production for healthier, more resilient skin.
Squalane
Weightless hydration for balanced, healthy skin
Squalane is a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil derived from olives or sugarcane, known for its exceptional ability to moisturize and protect the skin without clogging pores. Naturally present in our skin’s sebum, it mimics the skin’s own oils, making it suitable for all skin types—including oily and sensitive.
Key benefits
▪️ Hydrates deeply – Locks in moisture and restores suppleness without a greasy feel
▪️ Balances oil – Helps regulate sebum production, keeping skin smooth and clear
▪️ Strengthens skin barrier – Supports healthy barrier function to reduce dryness and irritation
▪️ Protects and soothes – Shields against environmental stress while calming sensitive or reactive skin
How it works
Squalane mimics the skin’s natural lipids, allowing it to absorb quickly and deliver lasting hydration. It reinforces the skin barrier, balances oil levels, and provides antioxidant protection—all without weighing the skin down. The result is softer, smoother, and more resilient skin with a healthy, natural glow.
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Soothing & repairing ingredients
Centella Asiatica
Nature's healing powerhouse ingredient
Centella Asiatica, also known as “Gotu Kola” or “Tiger Grass,” is a medicinal plant long revered in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its powerful skin-healing and anti-inflammatory properties. In modern skincare, it has become a go-to ingredient for calming, repairing, and rejuvenating stressed or aging skin.
How it works
Centella Asiatica is a plant known for its powerful skin benefits. It contains natural compounds that help the skin produce more collagen, improve blood flow, and strengthen the skin’s protective barrier. This helps the skin heal faster, reduces redness and irritation, and makes the skin look firmer and healthier over time.
Key benefits
▪️ Accelerates wound healing: Promotes tissue repair by enhancing collagen production and cell turnover.
▪️ Soothes inflammation: Calms redness, irritation, and sensitivity, making it ideal for reactive or acne-prone skin.
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: Enhances the skin’s protective layer, helping retain moisture and resist environmental stressors.
▪️ Improves firmness and elasticity: Stimulates fibroblast activity, supporting the skin’s structural integrity.
▪️ Antioxidant protection: Defends against oxidative stress, preventing premature aging and dullness.
Ceramides
The essential lipid shield
Ceramides are lipids (fats) naturally found in the outermost layer of the skin (stratum corneum), making up about 50% of its barrier structure. They act as the "mortar" between skin cells, crucial for locking in moisture, protecting against environmental stressors, and preventing dryness.
Key benefits
▪️ Locks in moisture & prevents water loss: Ceramides help strengthen the skin barrier and reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL), keeping skin hydrated, plump, and smooth.
▪️ Reinforces the skin barrier: By acting as bonding agents between skin cells, ceramides defend the skin from irritants, microbes, and environmental aggressors.
▪️ Soothes dry, sensitive, and irritated skin: When ceramide levels drop—due to aging, harsh skincare, or dehydration—the barrier weakens. Topical ceramides restore balance and calm conditions like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis.
▪️ Supports youthful-looking skin: By sealing in moisture, ceramides help soften fine lines and wrinkles and improve elasticity and overall skin texture.
▪️ Suitable for all skin types: Especially beneficial for dry, sensitive, or aging skin, but also great for oily or acne-prone skin that needs hydration without clogging pores.
How it works
Ceramides are long-chain lipid molecules that fill the gaps between skin cells, creating a tight, protective barrier. This barrier keeps moisture in while shielding the skin from external irritants, bacteria, and pollution.
As we age or use drying products, natural ceramide production decreases, leading to a weakened skin barrier. Applying ceramides topically helps repair that barrier, improving hydration, texture, and skin resilience.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
A multitasking ingredient for healthy, balanced skin
Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3, is one of the most well-researched and versatile ingredients in skincare today. Loved by dermatologists and formulators alike, it offers a wide range of benefits for all skin types, making it a go-to active for anyone looking to improve overall skin health, tone, and texture.
How it works
Niacinamide works at a cellular level to boost the skin’s barrier function, regulate oil production, and improve microcirculation. It also increases ceramide synthesis, which strengthens the skin's natural protective layer and helps retain moisture. In addition, it acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, supporting the skin's natural repair processes and defending against environmental damage.
Key benefits
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: Improves moisture retention and resilience by stimulating ceramide production.
▪️ Reduces redness and inflammation: Calms sensitive, irritated, or acne-prone skin.
▪️ Balances oil production: Regulates sebum levels, making it ideal for both oily and combination skin.
▪️ Brightens uneven skin tone: Helps fade dark spots, post-acne marks, and hyperpigmentation.
▪️ Smooths fine lines and improves texture: Boosts collagen synthesis and skin elasticity over time.
▪️ Protects against environmental stress: Offers antioxidant protection from pollution and oxidative damage.
Mimosa Tenuiflora Extract
Mimosa Tenuiflora Extract: A natural healer for skin regeneration and repair
Mimosa tenuiflora, also known as the “skin tree” or “tepezcohuite,” is a botanical extract prized for its exceptional regenerative and healing properties. Traditionally used in Central and South American medicine to treat burns and wounds, this plant has earned its place in modern skincare for its ability to soothe, repair, and rejuvenate compromised or sensitive skin.
How it works
Rich in flavonoids, tannins, trace minerals, and amino acids, Mimosa tenuiflora stimulates microcirculation, cell regeneration, and tissue repair. Its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties help calm irritation, promote faster healing, and protect the skin from further damage. It also supports collagen synthesis, reinforcing the skin's structure and improving elasticity over time.
Key benefits
▪️ Accelerates skin regeneration: Promotes healing of damaged or sensitized skin by encouraging cell turnover and tissue repair.
▪️ Soothes irritation and redness: Calms inflammation and reduces visible signs of discomfort.
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: Helps rebuild and reinforce the skin’s natural defenses.
▪️ Brightens uneven skin tone: Helps fade dark spots, post-acne marks, and hyperpigmentation.
▪️ Firms and tones: Supports collagen production, helping to improve elasticity and firmness.
▪️ Antimicrobial and antioxidant action: Protects skin from infection and environmental damage.
Panthenol
The ultimate soothing and repairing ingredient
Panthenol, also known as provitamin B5, is a well-loved skincare ingredient renowned for its ability to moisturize, soothe, and repair the skin. It is a humectant, meaning it attracts and retains moisture, making it ideal for all skin types—including dry, sensitive, and compromised skin.
Key benefits
▪️ Hydrates deeply – Locks in moisture and prevents water loss for soft, supple skin
▪️ Soothes sensitivity – Reduces redness, itching, and irritation in reactive skin
▪️ Smooths texture – Improves skin feel and supports healing of damaged areas
▪️ Strengthens barrier – Aids skin repair and boosts resilience over time
How it works
When applied to the skin, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), which is essential for skin cell function. It penetrates the lower layers of the skin, delivering hydration and aiding in the repair and regeneration process. Its gentle, non-irritating nature makes it suitable for everyday use, even around sensitive areas like the eyes or lips.
Salmon DNA
A regenerative powerhouse
Salmon DNA, particularly in the form of polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN), has become a cutting-edge ingredient in advanced skincare. Extracted from salmon sperm, PDRN closely mirrors human DNA, making it highly biocompatible and effective in promoting skin repair and rejuvenation. Its ability to support cellular regeneration has made it a popular choice in anti-aging and healing treatments.
How it works
Salmon DNA works at a cellular level by delivering nucleotides—the building blocks of DNA—that signal skin cells to repair and regenerate. These nucleotides activate fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen, elastin, and glycosaminoglycans, essential components for skin structure and hydration. Additionally, PDRN has been shown to modulate inflammation and promote angiogenesis (the formation of new blood vessels), enhancing overall skin health and recovery.
By mimicking the skin’s natural processes, salmon DNA helps restore vitality, structure, and radiance—offering both immediate and long-term skin benefits.
Key benefits
▪️ Skin repair & regeneration: PDRN boosts cellular turnover and accelerates tissue repair, making it ideal for healing damaged skin, reducing scars, and softening fine lines.
▪️ Increased hydration & elasticity: It stimulates the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid, improving the skin’s moisture retention and firmness, which leads to a plumper, more youthful appearance.
▪️ Anti-inflammatory effects: Salmon DNA helps calm irritation and inflammation, making it beneficial for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
▪️ Brighter, more even skin tone: Regular use improves skin radiance and reduces dullness and pigmentation, promoting a clearer, more luminous complexion.
Sea Buckthorn Oil
A nutrient-rich botanical for radiant, resilient skin
Sea buckthorn oil, extracted from the berries and seeds of the Hippophae rhamnoides plant, is a powerhouse ingredient known for its exceptional skin-restoring properties. Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and rare omega fatty acids, it supports hydration, regeneration, and overall skin health—making it a valued addition to any skincare routine.
How it works
Sea buckthorn oil penetrates the skin to deliver a unique blend of nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and omega-3, -6, -7, and -9 fatty acids. Omega-7, in particular, is rare in skincare and helps repair the skin’s barrier while promoting elasticity and healing. Its antioxidant profile neutralizes free radicals, while anti-inflammatory compounds calm and restore compromised or reactive skin.
Key benefits
▪️ Deeply nourishes and hydrates: Rich in essential fatty acids that restore moisture and reinforce the skin barrier.
▪️ Supports skin regeneration: Omega-7 and beta-carotene promote healing, elasticity, and cell turnover.
▪️ Calms inflammation and irritation: Helps reduce redness, sensitivity, and symptoms of eczema, rosacea, and acne.
▪️ Brightens and evens skin tone: High vitamin C content fades dark spots and boosts radiance.
▪️ Smooths and firms: Encourages collagen production for improved texture and reduced signs of aging.
▪️ Protects against environmental damage: Antioxidants defend the skin from UV and pollution-induced stress.
St John Worts Extract
A multitasking botanical for calm, resilient skin
St John's Wort extract, derived from the flowering tops of Hypericum perforatum, is a time-honored plant ingredient known for its soothing, antimicrobial, and skin-repairing properties. Backed by both traditional use and modern research, it helps reduce inflammation, supports skin regeneration, and enhances overall skin balance—making it a valuable component in restorative skincare.
How it works
St John's Wort extract contains a potent blend of flavonoids, tannins, hypericin, and hyperforin—bioactive compounds that work together to:
▪️ Soothe inflammation by modulating key enzymes (such as COX‑2 and iNOS) and reducing pro-inflammatory markers.
▪️ Accelerate healing by stimulating fibroblast activity and promoting collagen synthesis.
▪️ Protect against bacteria thanks to its natural antimicrobial properties, particularly effective against common skin pathogens.
▪️ Defend the skin with antioxidants that neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress.
Key benefits
▪️ Calms irritation and redness: Ideal for sensitive, reactive, or post-sun skin.
▪️ Promotes skin healing: Supports tissue repair and regeneration after minor wounds, acne, or inflammation.
▪️ Offers antimicrobial protection: Helps maintain a balanced skin microbiome and supports recovery from breakouts.
▪️ Softens and conditions: Provides lightweight hydration and relief for dry, flaky, or stressed skin.
▪️ Shields against oxidative stress: Rich in antioxidants that help guard skin against environmental aggressors.
Yeast Extract
A natural energizer for radiant, resilient skin
Yeast extract is a biotechnology-derived ingredient rich in vitamins, amino acids, peptides, and minerals. Known for its ability to revitalize and protect the skin, it plays a key role in promoting skin regeneration, hydration, and overall vitality. With roots in both fermentation science and natural skincare, yeast extract is a powerhouse for enhancing skin function and glow.
How it works
Yeast extract works by stimulating cellular energy and promoting oxygenation within the skin. It supports the skin's natural renewal process, helps defend against oxidative stress, and encourages the production of essential proteins and lipids that maintain skin health. Thanks to its fermentation origin, it also helps balance the skin’s microbiome and strengthens its barrier function.
Key benefits
▪️ Boosts skin renewal: Encourages healthy cell turnover and supports skin regeneration.
▪️ Energizes tired, dull skin: Improves skin vitality and radiance by increasing cellular respiration.
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: Enhances resilience and protects against environmental stress.
▪️ Balances and hydrates: Helps maintain optimal moisture levels and supports a healthy skin microbiome.
▪️ Provides antioxidant protection: Neutralizes free radicals and reduces the impact of pollution and UV exposure.
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Anti-aging ingredients
Collagen segments
Targeted support for skin structure and elasticity
Collagen segments—also known as collagen peptides or fragments—are short chains of amino acids derived from collagen. Unlike full-length collagen molecules, these smaller segments are bioavailable and can easily penetrate the skin or stimulate internal repair mechanisms, offering focused anti-aging benefits.
How it works
Collagen segments function as messenger peptides, signaling the skin to boost its own production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. They mimic the skin’s natural repair signals, promoting regeneration and improving the structural integrity of the dermis. This targeted stimulation helps to restore firmness, reduce wrinkle depth, and improve skin texture.
Key benefits
▪️ Stimulate natural collagen production: Encourage fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin, enhancing skin strength and elasticity.
▪️ Reduce wrinkles and fine lines: Visibly smooth skin by minimizing the depth of existing wrinkles.
▪️ Improve skin firmness: Strengthen the dermal matrix, leading to a more lifted and toned appearance.
▪️ Support skin repair: Aid in the regeneration of damaged skin tissue and improve texture and resilience.
▪️ Enhance hydration: Help maintain moisture balance by supporting the skin’s extracellular matrix
Green microalgae
A resilient source of regeneration and protection
Green microalgae are microscopic, photosynthetic organisms found in freshwater and marine environments, prized in skincare for their remarkable ability to survive in extreme conditions. Packed with proteins, vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, green microalgae deliver a powerful boost to skin health and resilience.
How it works
Green microalgae act as cellular energizers and skin protectants. They stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis, support cellular renewal, and help fortify the skin’s natural barrier. Rich in chlorophyll and antioxidants, they also neutralize free radicals and protect against environmental aggressors like pollution and UV stress.
Key benefits
▪️ Boosts skin firmness and elasticity: Encourages collagen and elastin production for smoother, more toned skin.
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: Reinforces the skin’s defenses against environmental damage and dehydration.
▪️ Provides antioxidant protection: Fights oxidative stress, preventing premature aging and dullness.
▪️ Energizes and revitalizes skin: Enhances cell metabolism and regeneration, giving skin a fresher, more radiant appearance.
▪️ Improves hydration: Helps maintain optimal moisture levels, especially in dry or stressed skin.
Myorelax Peptide
A gentle anti-wrinkle solution
The Myorelax Peptide from Biologique Recherche is a specialized small peptide designed to target and reduce muscle tension in the skin. By inhibiting micro-contractions responsible for expression lines, this peptide offers a non-invasive alternative to traditional anti-wrinkle injectables.
Key benefits
▪️ Muscle Relaxation: It gently relaxes facial muscles, helping to prevent the formation of new expression lines..
▪️ Wrinkle Reduction: By minimizing repetitive movements, it visibly reduces the depth and length of existing fine lines and wrinkles.
▪️ Smoothing Effect: Skin appears smoother and more even, with a natural, rested look.
▪️ Non-Invasive Alternative: Ideal for those seeking anti-aging benefits without needles or downtime.
How it works
The Myorelax Peptide works by targeting the small muscle contractions that cause expression lines. It inhibits these micro-contractions, helping to relax facial muscles. This reduces tension in the skin, softens existing wrinkles, and prevents new ones from forming—offering a smoothing, anti-aging effect without the need for injectables.
Progescence®
A Cellular Approach to Anti-Aging
Progescence® is a key active complex developed by Biologique Recherche, designed to target one of the lesser-known but significant causes of skin aging: progerin accumulation. Progerin is a toxic protein linked to cellular senescence—the process by which skin cells age and lose their ability to function optimally. Over time, this buildup contributes to wrinkles, thinning skin, and loss of firmness.
How it works
Progescence® works by inhibiting the synthesis and accumulation of progerin, helping to maintain healthier, more active skin cells. By limiting this protein's presence, Progescence® supports the natural renewal cycle of the skin, slows down visible aging, and enhances overall skin vitality.
Key benefits
▪️ Delays Cellular Senescence: Helps maintain youthful cellular activity by reducing the impact of progerin.
▪️ Improves Skin Structure: Encourages firmer, denser, and more elastic skin by supporting healthy dermal function.
▪️ Reduces Signs of Aging: Minimizes fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of tone associated with cellular aging.
▪️ Promotes Skin Longevity: Supports the long-term health and regeneration of skin cells.
Pro-KL®
Enhancing skin longevity
Pro-KL® is a proprietary active complex developed by Biologique Recherche, featured in the Progeskin serum. It focuses on promoting the synthesis of the Klotho protein, often referred to as the "longevity protein," which plays a crucial role in delaying cellular senescence—the process where skin cells cease to divide and function optimally.
How it works
By stimulating Klotho protein production, Pro-KL® helps maintain healthy cellular metabolism and delays the onset of cellular aging. This action supports the skin's natural regeneration processes, preserving its youthful appearance and resilience.
Key benefits
▪️ Delays Cellular Aging: Promotes Klotho synthesis to extend the functional lifespan of skin cells.
▪️ Enhances Skin Firmness: Supports the maintenance of collagen and elastin fibers, improving skin's structural integrity.
▪️ Boosts Regeneration: Encourages the skin's natural repair mechanisms, leading to a more youthful complexion.
▪️ Protects Against Oxidative Stress: Offers antioxidant properties that shield the skin from environmental damage.
Soybean glycopeptides
Enhancing skin longevity
Soybean glycopeptides are bioactive compounds derived from soy proteins, known for their powerful ability to revitalize aging skin. Rich in peptides and sugars, these molecules combine the benefits of hydration, regeneration, and anti-aging support, making them a valuable addition to high-performance skincare formulas.
How it works
Soybean glycopeptides stimulate fibroblast activity, promoting the production of collagen and elastin—key proteins that give skin its firmness and elasticity. They also enhance cellular communication, improving skin repair and resilience. Their sugar components help retain moisture, further supporting skin smoothness and plumpness.
Key benefits
▪️ Boosts collagen production: Encourages firmer, more elastic skin by stimulating fibroblasts.
▪️ Improves skin density: Helps restore structure and volume, especially in mature or thinning skin.
▪️ Enhances hydration: Sugar chains in glycopeptides attract and retain moisture, improving skin suppleness.
▪️ Supports regeneration: Promotes cellular turnover and tissue repair, leading to smoother, revitalized skin.
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: Improves overall skin health and resilience to environmental stressors.
Type-0 Collagen©
The mother of all collagens
Type-0 Collagen© is a patented, marine-derived active ingredient developed by Biologique Recherche. Discovered in a primitive planktonic organism that has remained unchanged for over 600 million years, this ancient form of collagen is considered the "mother of all collagens" due to its structural similarity to various collagen types found in human skin.
How it works
Type-0 Collagen© stimulates the production of collagen at both the gene and protein levels, specifically targeting types I, III, IV, and VII. By promoting collagen VII synthesis, it enhances the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ), improving the connection between the dermis and epidermis. This action revitalizes cellular communication and supports skin regeneration, leading to improved firmness and elasticity.
Key benefits
▪️ Stimulates Collagen Production: Enhances the synthesis of collagen types I, III, IV, and VII, crucial for skin structure and resilience.
▪️ Redensifies Skin in Three Dimensions: Improves skin density and volume, leading to a plumper appearance.
▪️ Rejuvenates the Dermal-Epidermal Junction: Strengthens the DEJ, enhancing skin firmness and reducing sagging.
▪️ Reduces Wrinkle Length: Significantly diminishes the length of established wrinkles, resulting in smoother skin.
▪️ Prevents New Wrinkle Formation: Supports skin structure to limit the appearance of new wrinkles.
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Exfoliating ingredients
Cider vinegar
A natural toner for balanced, clear skin
Cider vinegar, often referred to as apple cider vinegar (ACV), is a natural ingredient known for its clarifying, balancing, and mildly exfoliating properties. Made from fermented apple juice, it contains a mix of acetic acid, enzymes, and natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), giving Lotion P50 an enhanced toning effect.
How it works
Thanks to its combination of acids and nutrients, cider vinegar gently exfoliates the skin while also supporting a balanced microbiome. It removes buildup on the skin’s surface, clears congested pores, and helps regulate oil production—without the need for synthetic ingredients.
Key benefits
▪️ Balances skin pH: Cider vinegar helps restore the skin’s natural acidic pH, which supports a healthy skin barrier and defends against bacteria, irritation, and moisture loss.
▪️ Gently exfoliates: Naturally rich in AHAs, cider vinegar provides mild exfoliation, helping to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote a brighter, more even complexion.
▪️ Clarifies and purifies: Its antimicrobial properties help reduce excess oil, minimize breakouts, and calm blemish-prone skin, making it especially beneficial for oily or acne-prone types.
▪️ Soothes and tones: When diluted and used correctly, cider vinegar can help calm inflammation and reduce redness, acting as a natural toner to refresh and rebalance the skin.
Gluconolactone (PHA)
A gentle exfoliant for sensitive skin
Gluconolactone is a type of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) known for its gentle exfoliating and hydrating properties. It offers similar benefits to alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) but with a much milder effect, making it ideal for sensitive, dry, or reactive skin.
How it works
Gluconolactone works on the surface of the skin to gently loosen dead cells, supporting natural cell turnover. At the same time, it attracts and locks in moisture, improving skin hydration and barrier integrity. This dual action makes it especially beneficial for those with dry, dull, or easily irritated skin.
Key benefits
▪️ Mild exfoliation: Gluconolactone gently removes dead skin cells from the surface, promoting smoother texture and more even tone without irritation or redness.
▪️ As a natural humectant, it draws moisture into the skin, helping to keep it soft, plump, and well-hydrated.
▪️ Strengthens the skin barrier: With continued use, Gluconolactone helps improve the skin’s natural barrier function, enhancing its ability to retain moisture and protect against environmental stress.
▪️ Antioxidant protection: It provides antioxidant benefits, helping to neutralize free radicals and protect the skin from premature aging caused by pollution and UV exposure.
▪️ Ideal for sensitive skin: Thanks to its larger molecular size, Gluconolactone penetrates the skin more slowly than AHAs or BHAs, significantly reducing the risk of irritation or sensitivity.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentle yet powerful exfoliant for radiant skin
Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally derived from fermented milk or plant sources. Known for its gentle exfoliating properties, it’s widely used in skincare to improve skin texture, tone, and hydration. Lactic acid is especially effective for sensitive or dry skin types, offering visible results without harsh irritation.
How it works
Lactic acid works on the skin’s surface to dissolve dead skin cells and stimulate renewal. Because it has a larger molecular size than glycolic acid (another common AHA), lactic acid penetrates more slowly, making it less irritating and more suitable for sensitive skin.
Key benefits
▪️Gentle exfoliation: Lactic acid breaks down the bonds between dead skin cells, helping them shed more easily. This promotes cell turnover, revealing smoother, brighter skin with improved clarity.
▪️ Improved texture and tone: Regular use of lactic acid helps reduce roughness, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. It also softens the appearance of dark spots and post-acne marks, leading to a more even complexion.
▪️Deep hydration: Unlike some exfoliants, lactic acid also acts as a humectant, drawing moisture into the skin. It helps improve hydration levels, making the skin feel softer and more supple.
▪️ Supports skin barrier function: At the right concentration and pH, lactic acid not only exfoliates but also helps strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, improving resilience over time.
Lactobionic Acid (PHA)
A gentle exfoliant and hydrator for smoother, stronger skin
Lactobionic acid, a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) derived from milk sugar (lactose), is a next-generation exfoliant that also hydrates and protects. With its large molecular size, it works gently on the skin’s surface—making it ideal for sensitive, dry, or reactive skin types.
How it works
Lactobionic acid loosens the bonds between dead skin cells (like AHAs) but remains on the surface, minimizing irritation. It’s also a powerful humectant—attracting and locking in moisture—while delivering antioxidant and chelating benefits that strengthen the skin barrier. By neutralizing oxidants and inhibiting enzymes that degrade collagen, it supports skin density and resilience.
Key benefits
▪️ Gentle exfoliation - Smooths texture and evens tone without irritation.
▪️ Intense hydration – Serves as a humectant, binding water and softening dry or flaky skin.
▪️ Antioxidant & chelating – Protects against environmental oxidative stress and UV-related damage.
▪️ Barrier repair & firmness – Inhibits degradative enzymes (e.g., MMPs), improving skin elasticity and thickness
▪️ Brightening & anti-aging – Enhances radiance, softens fine lines, and fades mild pigmentation.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
A powerful ingredient for clear, balanced skin
Salicylic acid is a well-known beta hydroxy acid (BHA) used in skincare for its ability to deeply exfoliate and clear pores. Naturally derived from willow bark, it’s especially effective for oily, acne-prone, or congested skin, though it can benefit a wide range of skin types when used appropriately.
How salicylic acid works
Salicylic acid works by breaking down the bonds between dead skin cells, allowing them to shed more easily. Its ability to clear pores from within makes it particularly effective for treating and preventing acne, blackheads, and whiteheads. It also helps calm inflammation, making it suitable for red or irritated blemishes.
Key benefits
▪️ Deep pore cleansing: Unlike water-soluble AHAs, salicylic acid is oil-soluble, which allows it to penetrate deep into the pores. It helps dissolve excess sebum, dead skin cells, and debris that can lead to breakouts and blackheads.
▪️ Exfoliates and smooths: Salicylic acid gently exfoliates the skin’s surface, promoting cell turnover and revealing a smoother, more even complexion.
▪️ Reduces acne and blemishes: With its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, salicylic acid helps reduce active breakouts, calm redness, and prevent new blemishes from forming.
▪️ Controls excess oil: Regular use can help balance oil production, reducing shine and minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores.
Walnut shell extract
Natural exfoliation for smooth, radiant skin
Walnut shell extract is a natural exfoliating ingredient made from finely ground walnut shells. Known for its gentle yet effective physical exfoliation, it helps slough away dead skin cells, unclog pores, and reveal smoother, more radiant skin beneath.
How it works
Thanks to its combination of acids and nutrients, cider vinegar gently exfoliates the skin while also supporting a balanced microbiome. It removes buildup on the skin’s surface, clears congested pores, and helps regulate oil production—without the need for synthetic ingredients.
Key benefits
▪️ Balances skin pH: Cider vinegar helps restore the skin’s natural acidic pH, which supports a healthy skin barrier and defends against bacteria, irritation, and moisture loss.
▪️ Gently exfoliates: Naturally rich in AHAs, cider vinegar provides mild exfoliation, helping to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and promote a brighter, more even complexion.
▪️ Clarifies and purifies: Its antimicrobial properties help reduce excess oil, minimize breakouts, and calm blemish-prone skin, making it especially beneficial for oily or acne-prone types.
▪️ Soothes and tones: When diluted and used correctly, cider vinegar can help calm inflammation and reduce redness, acting as a natural toner to refresh and rebalance the skin.
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Balancing ingredients
Complex of brown algae & zinc
A purifying and balancing combination for clear, healthy skin
The combination of brown algae extract and zinc offers a unique synergy that targets excess oil, inflammation, and impurities—making it especially beneficial for oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin. This marine-mineral complex helps balance sebum production, soothe irritation, and reinforce the skin’s natural defenses without stripping or drying.
How it works
Brown algae are rich in polysaccharides, antioxidants, and minerals, which help to calm the skin, support hydration, and fight oxidative stress. When paired with zinc—a trace element known for its anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating properties—the complex helps reduce shine, prevent clogged pores, and limit the appearance of breakouts. Together, they purify and rebalance the skin while supporting a healthier-looking complexion.
Key benefits
▪️Regulates sebum production: Helps reduce excess oil and shine, making skin appear more matte and balanced.
▪️ Minimizes breakouts: Limits the formation of blemishes and calms existing imperfections.
▪️ Soothes irritation and redness: Provides anti-inflammatory support to sensitive, reactive skin.
▪️ Protects against environmental stress: Brown algae offer antioxidant defense to shield skin from pollution and free radicals.
▪️ Refines pores and texture: Helps improve overall clarity and smoothness of the skin.
Who should use it?
This complex is particularly helpful for:
▪️ Oily or acne-prone skin
▪️ Enlarged or congested pores
▪️ Reactive skin prone to redness
▪️ Urban or pollution-exposed skin
Complex of Enanthia Chlorantha & Oleanic acid
A targeted solution for oil control and pore refinement
The combination of Enantia chlorantha bark extract and oleanolic acid forms a powerful botanical complex that addresses the root causes of excess sebum, enlarged pores, and blemishes. Derived from African medicinal plants and olive tree leaves, this duo works in harmony to regulate oil production, refine skin texture, and promote a clearer, more balanced complexion.
How it works
Enantia chlorantha, known for its natural astringent and antimicrobial properties, helps tighten pores, reduce shine, and limit the proliferation of acne-causing bacteria. Oleanolic acid, a triterpenoid derived from olive leaves, inhibits the enzyme 5-α-reductase, which plays a role in triggering excess sebum production. Together, they reduce oiliness at the source while soothing inflammation and preventing future breakouts.
Key benefits
▪️ Regulates sebum at the source: Decreases oil production by targeting hormonal triggers and enzymatic activity.
▪️ Tightens Pores: Visibly reduces the size and appearance of enlarged pores.
▪️ Improves Skin Texture: Refines the skin’s surface for a smoother, more even look.
▪️ Prevents Blemishes: Helps control bacterial growth and reduce clogged pores.
▪️ Soothes Inflammation: Calms the skin and reduces redness often associated with oily or acne-prone conditions.
Who should use it?
▪️ Oily and combination skin
▪️ Skin with visible pores
▪️ Acne-prone or blemish-prone skin
▪️ Skin prone to hormonal imbalances or congestion