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).

Renude

I have chosen this day cream and your moisturiser & SPF step, as it hydrates the skin whilst providing against UV and environemental damage. It include two powerful antioxidants, Vitamin C and Superoxide dismutase, to help protect from free radicals, alongside Hyaluronic acid to hydrate and Carnosine to prevent wrinkle formation. A great all-round multifunctional product to address your needs.

carnosine

Ectoin is an emollient used in skincare to help maintain moisture balance in the skin. New research shows it may also be able to protect against certain environmental aggressors, such as pollutants and UV. This is believed to be down to its antioxidant properties, as well as the ability to protect skin from dehydration from the surrounding environment.

ectoin

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

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.

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.

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

tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate

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.

Our most advanced day cream ever. Combining comprehensive environmental protection in a deeply hydrating SPF 30 moisturiser to help prevent premature skin ageing. Advanced Day Total Protect includes Pollution Shield, anti-infrared, anti-blue light and anti-A.G.E technology alongside SPF 30 and 5* UVA protection all in a lightweight moisturiser. Effectively protecting skin from free-radical damage, this is the ultimate daily hydrator for total environmental protection. Despite the high SPF, the advanced moisturiser is super-light and has an invisible finish, making it the perfect daily cream. Fine lines and wrinkles are visibly reduced and future skin ageing is prevented.

Broad-spectrum sunscreen is the cornerstone in every skincare routine. These SPF30 formulas are lightweight and layer well over the rest of your routine.

Daily SPF30 Sunscreen picks

Hailed as their most advanced protection formula, this Medik8 cream includes protection against pollution, blue light, infra-red and glycation (one of the body's ageing mechanisms), whilst boasting broad-spectrum SPF30. A solid all-rounder option for moisturising and protecting in one.

This non pore-clogging SPF30 uses patented mousse technology, which allows the formula to bind to our skin's surface, creating a uv shield which lasts for up to 6 hours. It also includes collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamins c and e, to deliver antioxidant protection, hydration and anti-ageing benefits to boot.

UK made

Cruelty free

Vegan

I have chosen this rich, anti-ageing night cream for you to tackle wrinkles and skin firmness. Using patented marine ingredients, alongside amino acids and ceramides, this nourishing moisturiser will work to plump and firm skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.

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.

parachlorella beijerinckii exopolysaccharides

Algae is an incredibly interesting natural ingredient source. It is essentially an underwater plant, designed to get its food from sunlight, much like any other plants, although from much more challenging conditions. There are many types of algae (kelp, laminaria, microalgae), but in general in all its forms it acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting from free radical damage, as well as being able to hydrate the skin and deliver naturally-occurring vitamins into the skin.

silybum marianum fruit extract

Milk thistle extract is used in skincare for it’s soothing and skin-restoring abilities, as well as its antioxidant abilities.

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.

Sleeping Collagen goes to work on your skin overnight, during its optimal recovery time when uptake is at its peak. This unique buttery cream provides intense nourishment to the skin so you wake up with a fresh, glowing, and renewed complexion. An intense concentration of vegan plant collagen, collagen amino acids and ceramides helps provide for a visibly smoother, more cushioned and radiant appearance by morning. 

Alguronic Acid, our patented, naturally sourced and sustainably produced benefit-boosting ingredient, combines with skin mimicking ceramides and Mary Thistle plant to help shuttle hydration to the skin barrier minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and visibly nourish skin. A tranquil blend of natural, stress-relieving notes is released during application to help promote restful sleep. Use after GENIUS Liquid Collagen to lock in the bounce-boosting benefits and help restore the critical hydration your skin lost during the day. After one overnight use, skin looks softer, more supple, dewy and radiant.

I have chosen this mineral formula as your daily SPF step, to provide broad-spectrum protection against UV damage.

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.

Titanium dioxide is a naturally-occurring mineral found in abundance on earth. It is used as a UV filter in sun protection products, as it offers broad spectrum protection against both UVB and UVA wavelengths (although marginally less broad vs. zinc oxide)

It is a white powder, and works on the skin by creating a very fine film on the skin, which due to its colour, is able to reflect a broad spectrum of UV light, preventing it from entering the skin to cause any cell damage. It has great skin compatibility so is suitable for sensitive skin types.

titanium dioxide

Mineral UV filters are naturally-occurring mineral powders, used in sun protection products to deflect UV light. They work by forming a very fine layer over the skin, which is white and therefore able to reflect the full spectrum of UV light, to offer broad-spectrum sun protection. There are currently two mineral UV filters on the market: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide.

zinc oxide

UV rays are responsible for 80% of visible facial ageing,* so keeping skin protected from the sun is the key to looking youthful for longer. Physical Sunscreen is a high-performance SPF 30 sunscreen that provides powerful broad spectrum protection from UVA and UVB rays. Fast-absorbing and rich in natural antioxidants, it is light enough for everyday use and strong enough to defend against all signs of photoageing. The advanced formula glides over skin without leaving a chalky residue, yet is 100% free-from nanoparticles. Perfect for daily protection, the innovative sunscreen is reinforced with anti-pollution, anti-infrared and anti-A.G.E. technologies to shield skin from environmental aggressors while preventing lines and wrinkles. A fantastic base for make-up; skin is left protected, hydrated and supple.

I have chosen this soothing, hydrating spray as an extra step in your regime to boost hydration and calm skin redness.

Allantoin occurs naturally in the body, but can also be derived from the root of the Comfrey plant or Chamomile, or produced synthetically. It is used in skincare for its ability to promote wound healing and healthy tissue growth, by stimulating the fibroblasts in the dermis to produce collagen and elastin fibres, essential tissues for skin regeneration and healing. Allantoin has also been shown to have soothing and anti-irritant properties, which is thought to be down to its ability to form complexes with irritating agents, thus preventing them from activating inflammatory mechanisms within the skin.

allantoin

A daily soothing moisturizing concentrate with an ultra-light texture to boost hydration instantly and durably.
Soothes and protects the skin barrier.
Suitable for allergic or ultra-sensitive skin. Tugging, tingling, feelings of discomfort.
A soothing daily moisturizing concentrate that combines La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, naturally soothing and anti-irritant, with 8 essential ingredients to instantly and durably boost hydration, soothe and protect the skin.

MOISTURIZING AND SOOTHING ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
[La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water]
Naturally soothing and anti-irritant
[Glycerin]
Immediately hydrates and for 24 hours
[Allantoin]
Soothes 0% Formulation Charter: 0% Perfume - 0%

HIGH TOLERANCE Non-comedogenic Alcohol
Tested under dermatological and ophthalmological control.
Tested on allergic skin.
Suitable for the eye area.

EFFICIENCY
+ 68% hydration in 1 min *.
24h
hydration Soothes and reduces feelings of discomfort, tingling and redness. **
Protects the skin from external aggressions and particles of pollution.

TEXTURE & APPLICATION
Mist as light as water, for an immediate and intense sensation of freshness.
Apply morning and evening to the face and when the skin is dehydrated.
Spray at a minimum of 15 cm. Close eyes and mouth during application.
Do not inhale intentionally. Wipe off excess product on eyes and mouth.
In case of eye discomfort, rinse immediately with water and avoid reapplying.

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