Blueberry extract is used in skincare for its powerful antioxidant and skin conditioning properties. It is also a rich source of Vitamin C, and studies have shown them to protect against UV damage in the skin on exposure to the sun (alongside a broad spectrum SPF of course).

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dehydration

fine lines

impaired barrier

lack of radiance

loss of firmness

pigmentation

rough skin

scarring

skin redness

This daily serum formula targets signs of ageing and uneven skin tone, often caused by environmental stressors. The antioxidant-rich formula helps protect the skin, while biopeptides promote firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

blueberry extract

Carnosine is a peptide used in skincare as an antioxidant and a soothing agent. Research also shows this also has an effect against glycation (a process which accelerates ageing).

carnosine

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Glycerin is a humectant present in all natural lipids. It works to attract water molecules towards it, plumping & hydrating the applied area, resulting in smooth, soft, hydrated skin. It is one of the most widely used humectants in skincare, due to it’s high performance and broad availability (making it very cost-effective). Recent research has shown that it’s ability to penetrate the layers of the skin is superior to that of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, making it a brilliant choice for overall skin hydration, and suitable for all skin types.

glycerin

Sunflower seed oil is a natural oil derived from the seeds of the sunflower plant. It is rich in omega fatty acids and used in skincare for its emollient and antioxidant properties. 

helianthus annuus seed oil

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme produced naturally in the body, specifically to break down the free radical superoxide (an oxygen with an excess electron and thus a negative charge). It is considered to be the body’s most important antioxidant and works by catalysing the conversion of superoxide, into elemental oxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a process known as dismutation. This action is part of the body’s natural anti-ageing mechanism, so including this ingredient in skincare supports this natural protection process.

superoxide dismutase

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.

vitamin e

Cosmedix Affirm Serum is a bestselling, supercharged Antioxidant Firming Serum that helps improve the look of an uneven skin tone and prevent signs of ageing, often caused by environmental stressors.
 WHAT IT DOES:
 
 Aids in protection from environmental stressors
 Helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles
 Promotes a more even, smoother-looking complexion
 
 Supercharge the look of your complexion and boost your skincare routine with Affirm?a hydrating, antioxidant-rich serum that helps protect the skin from environmental stressors. Referred to as, ?a multi-vitamin in a bottle,? by our Global Education Director, this Antioxidant Firming Serum is formulated with a vitamin-rich blend of ingredients that help improve the look of an uneven skin tone and prevent signs of aging, often caused by environmental stressors. Powered with age-defying biopeptides, Affirm promotes a firmer, healthier-looking complexion while helping to reduce the appearance of fine line and wrinkles for softer, smoother-looking skin.

Unfragranced

Gluten free

Vegan

Nut free

This moisturiser addresses fine lines, dull skin, and hyperpigmentation with a non-greasy, matte finish. Key ingredients like Centella Asiatica, Niacinamide, and Ceramides help repair and strengthen the skin barrier, while Hyaluronic Acid and Squalane provide hydration.

Asiatic acid is one of the active constituents found in Centella Asiatica (also known as Gotu Kola or Tiger grass). This plant has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine for it’s healing properties.

centella asiatica

Centella Asiatica (also known as Gotu Kola or Tiger grass) has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine for its healing properties. It contains phytochemicals which research shows can stimulate blood flow, strengthen the skin and provide antioxidant protection, all of which combined accelerate the wound healing process.

It is also believed to have the ability to stimulate the fibroblasts to produce type 1 collagen, which further supports wound healing as well as providing anti-ageing benefits. Collagen is also a protein whose production decreases with age, and is essential for maintaining skin firmness & smoothness, so this collagen-boosting property gives the added benefit of reducing wrinkles and firming the skin. It has also been shown to stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid in the skin, another molecule whose production slows with age, but is essential for keeping skin looking hydrated, plump & youthful.

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.

ceramides

Matricaria Chamomilla, also known as German Chamomile, is a plant highly concentrated in two active components: bisabolol and chamazulene. Bisabolol has a number of well-researched skin benefits, including as an anti-inflammatory agent, and also in promoting wound healing. Chamazulene has been shown to provide an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body, in addition to providing antioxidant benefits to protect skin from damage from free radicals.

chamomile extract

Chamomile contains high levels of naturally-occurring compounds called terpenoids, the most famous being bisabolol. Bisabolol is known for its soothing properties, so including Chamomile extract in skincare can also provide this benefit.

green tea 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.

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.

hyaluronic acid

Lecithin can be classed as a phospholipid, which occurs naturally in eggs, soybean, sunflower oil and corn. It contains a high concentration of fatty acids, which support the skin’s natural barrier by creating a lipid film to prevent trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Lecithin also has lipophilic & hydrophilic properties, meaning it can function as an emulsifier and skin penetration-enhancer, helping to deliver actives deeper into the skin.

lecithin

Our outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, has a multilamellar structure (essentially a fine membrane), made up of lipids (fats), to form a non-permeable barrier. This keeps water inside the skin, and acts as the first defense against external aggressors. The lipids which make up the majority of this are known as ceramides, which are produced naturally in the body from a range of other naturally-occurring lipids, which we class here as essential lipids (not the same as essential fatty acids, which are deemed ‘essential’ as the body cannot produce these naturally.) Using these lipids in skincare helps to support the natural skin barrier, preventing water-loss to keep skin hydrated and balanced.

The ultimate treat for your skin.
 Our powerhouse anti-aging moisturizer hydrates without being oily, and is packed with ingredients proven to prevent and repair the signs of aging. Winner of GQ Award for "Best Moisturizer".
 What's so special?
 
 Prevents and repairs fine lines, dull skin, and hyperpigmentation. 
 
 Non-greasy, and has a slightly matte finish.
 Enriched with Centella Asiatica, Niacinamide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, and Squalane.
 Dermatologist recommended. Clean & fragrance free. Cruelty free. 
 
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 Squeeze a pea size amount of cream onto fingertips, and gently rub all over face. Use as last step of skincare routine at night, and follow with Rain Or Shine sunscreen during the day. 
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 Hero ingredients: Centella Asiatica, Niacinamide, Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid, Squalane, Ginseng, Seaweed. 
 Ingredients: Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sea Water, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceramide NP, Carbomer, Arginine, Caprylyl Glycol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hizikia Fusiforme Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Tocopherol

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Blueberry Extract

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