Allies of Skin

Renude

blemishes

dull skin

enlarged pores

fine lines

firmness

pigmentation

scarring

uneven texture

wrinkles

I have chosen this potent anti-ageing treatment to target the key areas of ageing you mention are concerns for you: wrinkles, skin firmness, enlarged pores and pigmentation.

Amino acids are the small building blocks that make up peptides, and proteins. Each amino acid has a unique structure, and as such plays a specific role within the body. There are around 20 different types considered to be most important for human health. In the outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, they are present in the ‘natural moisturising factors’, our skin’s own moisturising mechanism, and they help to support water transport between skin cells to keep our surface smooth and hydrated.

amino acids

argania spinosa kernel oil (organic)

Argan oil is derived from the nut of the Argan tree which grows in Morocco. It is naturally high in Vitamin E and fatty acids, which work to nourish the skin, protect the natural lipid barrier and provide antioxidant protection against free radicals.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3 and Nicotinamide, has many skincare benefits. Firstly, it regulates sebum production in the skin, which in turn reduces blemishes and visible pore size. It also reduces facial redness by improving microcirculation, which means moving the blood inside the capillaries away from the face to reduce visible redness. It also has the ability to strengthen the natural lipid barrier of the skin by encouraging ceramide production (the building blocks which seal our skin cells together), which in turn increases the hydration within the epidermis. Lastly, niacinamide works to help reduce hyperpigmentation by blocking melanin from being deposited on the skin cells.

niacinamide

Many peptides function as anti-ageing ingredients in skincare, due to their ability to fit specific receptors in the body to trigger anti-ageing responses. This includes mechanisms like collagen production, cell regeneration or even blocking muscle contractions to smooth expression lines. Peptides are made up of amino acids, and are unique in shape, with a huge variety available to target specific responses in the body.

palmitoyl oligopeptide

palmitoyl tetrapeptide

retinaldehyde

Vitamin A, aka Retinol, is one of the most well-researched actives used in skincare today. Retinol and all of its derivatives are broken down within the skin first into retinaldehyde, then into retinoic acid, the active form recognised by the body to trigger it’s skin benefits.

Retinoic acid (aka tretinoin) is the gold standard of anti-ageing and works in a number of ways. Firstly, it blocks the production of collagen-degrading enzymes, meaning collagen does not get broken down as quickly in the skin. After prolonged use (6M+), it has also been shown to stimulate the production of type I and type III collagen, reducing wrinkles and improving skin firmness. It has been shown to protect against UV-induced damage, as well as reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation in the skin. Skin treated with retinoids is smoother, more even-toned, firmer and younger looking.

Sodium hyaluronate is the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid (a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body), created to improve the ingredient stability. It works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

sodium hyaluronate

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

A multitasking overnight mask supercharged with a time-release Retinaldehyde, 13.5% Peptide Complex, 9 Antioxidants, & 5 Brighteners, to hydrate and brighten stressed-out skin, as it repairs all signs of premature aging. Formulated with our patented Ally-R™, an encapsulated form of Retinaldehyde, it also combats blemishes, smoothens wrinkles, and reverses sun damage, all without any of the traditional irritation. Working while you sleep to boost your skin’s immunity and accelerate skin cell renewal, this overnight mask also boost the skin’s natural reparative process and its defenses against environmental aggressors, giving new life to dull, sallow skin. While nutrient and antioxidant-rich Organic Argan Oil and Arctic Cranberry Seed Oil provide skin with superior hydration. Clinically proven to help problematic skin types regenerate faster, reducing acne lesions by 67.2% in 28 days. Due to the Retinal content, this formula is not recommended if pregnant/breastfeeding.

I have chosen this gentle foaming cleanser for your daily routine. Perfect for cleansing without any stripping feeling, leaving the skin feeling soft and nourished.

camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract

Green Tea is a natural plant extract, rich in polyphenols, also known as catechins. Green Tea is particularly high in the catechin Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is a powerful antioxidant, meaning it can neutralise free radicals to prevent them causing damage within the skin. It is one of the most well researched natural plant extracts used in skincare, with studies also showing it to have an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effect.

Natural oil rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid, which cannot be produced naturally by the body and which helps support the lipid barrier of the skin, minimising water loss to keep skin soft, smooth and moisturised.

carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil

3-0-Ethyl ascorbic acid is a modified version of L-ascorbic acid (pure Vitamin C), designed to improve its stability and skin penetration abilities, to achieve optimum skin benefits. Once absorbed into the skin, the ethyl group is removed, and l-ascorbic acid is returned to its active form, where it can best support the skin to achieve visible brightening & anti-ageing results.

ethyl ascorbic acid

Vitamin C has many skin benefits, including its action as an antioxidant, to neutralise free radicals (reactive molecules with an unpaired electron), preventing them from causing damage to cells within the body. Vitamin C is also involved in the collagen-production process, so provides anti-wrinkle activity through this mechanism. Lastly, Vitamin C inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in melanin-synthesis, and can therefore visibly reduce areas of hyperpigmentation in the skin.

Lactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), which occurs naturally in the body, as well as being found in dairy products, but is typically derived synthetically for cosmetics today.

AHAs work by dissolving the keratin binding the outermost layer of skin cells, speeding up the skin’s natural exfoliation process. This leads to smoother, brighter, clearer skin, whilst reducing skin discolouration & fine lines/wrinkles with continued use.  

lactic acid

moringa oleifera seed extract

Moringa seeds contain a wealth of over 30 antioxidants, helping to provide protection against free radical damage. It also contains Vitamina A, C and E and is thought to have skin soothing abilities.

Silk Amino Acids are potent antioxidants that provide trace nutrients and nourish the skin. They function as a humectant that draws water and enhances moisture absorption to revitalise and hydrate skin. The new addition of 4X Silk Amino Acids, alongside 10% more nourishing ingredients to prevent skin from drying out, makes our new formula even more suitable for very dry and sensitive skin.

This customer-favourite texture transforms from rich-thick gel into an enveloping gentle foam, that leaves skin feeling soft, deeply cleansed, and prepared for the next step of your routine.

These gentle formulas will cleanse without disrupting the natural lipid barrier, so skin is left clean, hydrated and balanced.

Hydrating cleanser picks

This creamy hydrating contains a blend of natural oils, and foams gently to provide an effective cleanse without drying out the skin.

Packed with nourishing shea butter & glycerin, this creamy, non-foaming formula cleanses the skin whilst leaving it perfectly balanced. Orange peel oil gives it a delicate fragrance for a spa-like experience.

A non-foaming, fragrance-free lightweight gel which cleanses skin without stripping to leave it clean, yet hydrated and never tight.

This simple gel cleanser is a great option for dry skin. It contains a mild cleansing agent called coco-betaine for a barely there foam, alongside hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to soothe and hydrate.

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dehydrated skin

I have chosen this lightweight yet nourishing moisturiser for your routine, as it includes a number of different ingredients to support healthy skin ageing. Peptides to boost the skin's natural peptide production (collagen, elastin), plus brighteners and antioxidants to improve radiance and protect the skin.

ceramide np

Ceramides are long chains of lipids, which occur naturally within the epidermis. Their function is to hold the skin cells together by creating a barrier against water-loss from the inside-out, and external aggressors from the outside-in. They make up almost 50% of our skins composition, but they can be depleted by UV, free radicals & pollution, and their production also naturally slows with age. This leads to an impaired skin barrier, which results in dry, rough skin with more visible wrinkling and redness. Applying ceramides topically can increase the levels of ceramides in the epidermis, and therefore supports the natural healthy functioning of the skin.

hyaluronic acid

Teprenone, a synthetic active produced by manufacturer Sederma, is believed to provide all-round anti-ageing benefits by supporting the cells natural replication process, and preventing telomere lengthening in the process. Whilst the research is not robust enough to prove this, the study carried out showed promising in-vivo results after 1 month, with instrumental results showing an improvement in skin firmness, elasticity & tone. The same study also showed an improvement in skin smoothness and skin redness, as well as a reduction in pore size.

teprenone

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

Tocopherol, aka Vitamin E, is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

tocopherol

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

This daily leave-on moisturiser is supercharged with multiple Peptides, 7 Brighteners, 9 Antioxidants, and a 3% Teprenone Complex that work together five ways to hydrate, firm, refine, provide antioxidant protection, and brighten skin.

These formulas are loaded with antioxidants to help protect the skin from free radicals caused by pollution, uv and even our own bodies.

Antioxidant moisturiser picks

This formula is loaded with antioxidants and skin-boosting ingredients. It contains a blend of peptides to boost youthful mechanisms in the skin, vitamin c to brighten and act as an antioxidant, plus glutathione and Teprenone to protect against environment damage and premature ageing.

This nourishing cream formula includes a high level of lipid-soluble vitamin c (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), which is able to penetrate the skin to deliver protective antioxidant effects. It is combined with Vitamin E to boost the antioxidant potential, along with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to deeply hydrate.

This simple moisturiser contains a blend of vitamins to support overall skin health. Niacinamide (B3) balances, Vitamin C brightens and protects while Vitamin E nourishes the skin.

Dermatologically tested

blackheads

I have chosen this evening treatment moisturiser for your routine to support youthful functioning of the skin. It contains a blend of retinal, peptides and a blend of plant antioxidants to protect the skin and keeping it looking radiant, smooth and healthy.

argania spinosa kernel oil

palmitoyl  tripeptide

Resveratrol in a polyphenol most famously found in the skin of red grapes, but also occurs naturally in peanuts and certain fruits such as blueberries and cranberries. It is included in skincare for its powerful antioxidant abilities - with research showing it can protect against free radicals, as well as oxidative damage caused by UV. 

resveratrol

This multitasking treatment moisturiser is supercharged with time-release Retinaldehyde, 4 Peptides, 10 Antioxidants, 5 Brighteners, Organic Argan Oil, Arctic Cranberry Seed Oil, and Indian Ginseng Extract to brighten, moisturise and reduce the signs of premature ageing. Formulated for all skin types.

These formulas deliver a potent dose of vitamin a (retinoid), which has proven effectiveness in treating both acne and ageing concerns.

Retinol night cream picks

This active-packed overnight treatment contains retinaldehyde for all its brilliant skin benefits, alongside peptides to minimise fine lines and support the skin barrier, plus antioxidants to protect.

This is an incredible formula containing retinal alongside a cocktail of skin loving ingredients. Niacinamide to brighten, superoxide dismutase to protect, hyaluronic acid to hydrate, bakuchiol and peptides to firm and smooth and a host of plant extracts to support the skin.

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