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.

Counter Culture

blackheads

blemishes

enlarged pores

fine lines

lack of radiance

loss of firmness

pigmentation

rough skin

scarring

wrinkles

This cream targets dark spots and discolouration, using basil extract to soothe inflammation and boost moisture. The Pro-Fade Complex brightens skin, tightens pores and enhances barrier function, promoting a more even complexion.

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

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.

red algae

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.

retinol

Sage is a plant extract, naturally high in antioxidants which offer the skin protection from free radical damage. Sage has additional anti-inflammatory benefits which helps to soothe skin which is prone to redness.

sage extract

Turmeric root has long been used in Eastern medicine for its various benefits, including as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. In skincare, it offers antioxidant protection, and has been shown to calm redness and reduce breakouts.

turmeric root extract

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

This luxurious formula is an upgrade on your everyday moisturizer, nourishing the skin and visibly fading the look of dark spots and discoloration. The cream’s star ingredient, basil, goes through a low-extraction process over a 15-day period in order to preserve the moisture-boosting, inflammation-soothing properties of this therapeutic plant. Also included in this vegan, superfood moisturizer: BYROE’s proprietary Pro-Fade Complex, which tightens pores, visibly brightens, and improves skin barrier function.
 
 REAL RESULTS 
 
 Clinically proven to
 Improve the appearance of melasma, blemishes, and dark spots in just two weeks
 
 IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE
 100% agreed this moisturizer improved skin softness and texture
 98% agreed this moisturizer instantly hydrated skin
 80% agreed this moisturizer plumped skin
 
 AFTER TWO WEEKS
 90% agreed this moisturizer left their skin looking healthier
 90% agreed their dark spots + discoloration appeared smaller and less visible
 88% agreed their skin looked clearer and more even
 85% agreed this moisturizer left their skin glowier and more luminous
 85% agreed their skin looked visibly brighter
 
 AFTER FOUR WEEKS
 97% agreed this moisturizer smoothed dry, flaky patches
 94% agreed this moisturizer provides long-lasting hydration
 89% agreed this moisturizer improved the texture of their skin
 86% agreed this moisturizer helped to reduce oil
 81% agreed this moisturizer helps to improve uneven skin tone
 75% agreed this moisturizer helps to minimize post-acne marks and dark spots
 
 In a clinical study, 20 subjects
 Based on a consumer survey of 38 participants over a 4-week period

Gluten free

Nut free

dehydration

impaired barrier

skin redness

This multi-tasking essence addresses roughness, dullness, and dehydration while providing antioxidant protection. The inclusion of nutrient-rich greens and Centella Asiatica helps to soothe and balance the skin, while hyaluronic acid ensures deep hydration.

aloe vera

Aloe vera has been used for millennia as a natural medicine across many regions of the world, with references as early as Cleopatra using it as part of her beauty routine. It contains around 75 active constituents, including Vitamins A,C & E to provide antioxidant protection, 8 enzymes to inhibit inflammatory processes in the body and 9 different minerals to support the body’s natural functioning. It also includes sugars to provide hydrating humectant properties, fatty acids to provide anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties, and hormones to promote wound healing.

Beta Glucans are polysaccharides found naturally in oats, fungi, seaweed and yeast. They are best known for its skin-soothing properties, showing excellent effects at reducing redness and other symptoms of sensitive skin. They do this via barrier-supporting properties, as they form a film on the skin’s surface to offer protection against daily environmental stressors, which can aggravate sensitive skin. They also stimulate macrophage function in the body (immune cells which fight invading bacteria), so offer added benefit to those with already compromised skin barriers more susceptible to bacterial infection, for example ezcema-prone or or drier skin types. Their polysaccharide nature makes them an effective humectant, meaning they can draw water molecules towards them to plump and hydrate the area.

beta glucan

Brown algae is a nutrient dense underwater plant, rich in vitamins and minerals. It is used in skincare for it's antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to moisturise the skin and potentially offer regenerating effects.  

brown algae

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

ginkgo biloba extract

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

oat extract

Oat extract is known to have soothing, anti-inflammatory effects in the skin, and is a popular active for treating symptoms of dry skin. It also has antioxidant properties so is able to protect the skin against free radicals caused by pollution and UV.

Phytosphingosine (PS) is a lipid which naturally occurs in the stratum corneum (the top, visible layer of our epidermis). This acts as a precursor for ceramide synthesis, meaning it encourages the skin to produce ceramides naturally.

Studies have also shown PS to offer anti-acne benefits, it is believed by reinforcing the protective barrier, and therefore reducing specific abnormalities in the skin functioning that lead to acne (invading inflammatory bacteria, increased keratinization, increased sebaceous gland activity).

phytosphingosine

prebiotics

Prebiotics in simple terms, can be classed as a food source that encourages the growth of good bacteria on the skin. The microbiome (the ecosystem of bacteria on the skin) is a relatively new discovery and we are learning that this is linked to many different aspects of our health, mood and appearance. A diverse breadth in the strains of bacteria living on the skin results in a healthy microbiome, and some early research has linked certain imbalances in this microbiome to skin conditions such as acne, ezcema and psoriasis.

Multi-tasking vegan skin essence that soothes, balances, hydrates and protects
 
 Packed with 33 nutrient-rich greens, including upcycled artichoke, broccoli and asparagus, this nourishing, superfood toner purifies, hydrates, and boosts antioxidant protection. Our Phyto 7 Complex includes seven antioxidant-rich, freshly-sprouted greens that work to balance oil and visibly tighten pores while Upcycled Centella Asiatica and Hyaluronic Acid infuse the skin with soothing hydration.
 
 REAL RESULTS
 Clinically proven to:
 Improve pore size by 22%
 Increase pore tightening by 20%
 Reduce redness by 53%
 Increase inner and outer moisture by 146%¬†
 
 AFTER FOUR WEEKS
 94% saw a boost in hydration
 94% said it helped soothe skin
 
 Based on a clinical study, 20 subjects
 In a consumer survey, 32 participants over a four-week period

This overnight mask targets fine lines, roughness and dullness promoting a brighter, plumper complexion. Ingredients like beta-carotene and vegan collagen help to hydrate and repair the skin, while ginger and onion extracts soothe and brighten.

shea butter

Shea butter is the natural butter of the shea nut, which grows in West Africa. It is high in fatty acids and vitamins, so works to support the natural lipid barrier of the skin, reducing water loss via the epidermis to keep skin soft, smooth and moisturised.

Squalane is a natural substance usually derived from olives. It is structurally very similar to our skin’s own sebum, so is a great ingredient to support our own natural skin processes. In drier skin, which is naturally lacking in natural sebum, it helps to support the skin barrier to prevent water loss, which results in more hydrated, smooth and plump skin. Due to its sebum-mimicking structure, it is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t cause breakouts, so is also suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. It can be a great option to reduce any over-stimulation of the sebaceous glands, which can occur with excess cleansing (and make breakouts worse). It also works to support the skin barrier to combat any drying effects caused by ingredients commonly associated with acne treatment, so is a great ingredient for all skin types.

squalane

Vegetable face mask that hydrates, repairs and boosts radiance while you sleep
 
 Fashion Magazine / Chatelaine's The Beauty Awards Best New Mask of 2023
 
 CertClean's Clean Beauty Awards Top 3 Face Mask 2022
 
 Rich in beta-carotene and other skin-loving superfoods, this best-selling vegan face mask will enable you to wake to a brighter, more balanced complexion. Utilising upcycled, antioxidant-rich carrots, vegan collagen, reparative onion, and upcycled, illuminating ginger, this luxurious superfood mask envelops the skin in a moisture-locking embrace that soothes and gets you glowing.
 
 REAL RESULTS
 Clinically proven to:
 Reduce redness by 58.6% after just one use
 100% of participants saw an improvement in skin elasticity after two weeks
 
 IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE
 98% saw a significant increase in hydration
 98% said their skin felt softer
 84% experienced an increase in plumpness
 
 TWO WEEKS AFTER USE
 93% experienced an increase in plumpness
 89% saw a brighter, more even skin tone
 96% said it helped soothe skin
 75% saw a visible reduction in redness
 
 Based on a clinical study, 21 subjects
 In a consumer survey, 45 subjects

This gel moisturiser addresses dehydration and dryness, providing an instant surge of hydration with ingredients like Polyglutamic Acid and Aquaitol™. The nutrient-rich blend of Upcycled Kale and Super Green Complex helps balance and refine the skin, leaving it refreshed and glowing.

Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine is a synthetic tetrapeptide used in skincare for its firming abilities. It works by inhibiting the enzyme elastase, which breaks down elastin in the skin (the protein responsible for skin firmness and elasticity). This reduction in elastase allows for higher levels of elastin in the skin, which in turn leads to skin that looks firmer, tighter and restructured.

anti-ageing peptides

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.

Apple extract is used in cosmetics for its antioxidant abilities, as it is very high in polyphenols. This means it is able to help protect the skin from free radical damage, one of the largest external factors which contributes to ageing of the skin (after UV light).

apple extract

avocado oil

Avocado oil is a rich source of fatty acids, which help to protect excess water loss through the skin’s surface, to keep it moisturised, soft and smooth. This oil also has antioxidant properties so helps to protect skin against free radical damage.

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

Lightweight, fast-acting, nourishing superfood moisturizer
 
 Deliver an instant surge of hydration with this fast-absorbing, fragrance-free gel moisturiser clinically proven to quench thirsty skin. The vegan moisturizing formula boasts a nutrient-rich blend of Upcycled Kale and a Super Green Complex, which balance and refine the skin, as well as Aquaitol‚Ñ¢ and Polyglutamic Acid, which replenish essential moisture and leaves the skin refreshed.
 
 REAL RESULTS
 Clinically proven to increase moisture by 124% in just one use
 
 AFTER ONE WEEK
 100% agreed the moisturizer soothes skin
 91% agreed skin looks and feels immediately hydrated
 88% agreed this moisturizer leaves skin with a noticeable glow
 
 AFTER TWO WEEKS
 89% experienced a reduction in dry, flaky patches
 89% saw a visible improvement in excess oil and shine
 
 In a clinical study, 20 subjects
 Based on a consumer survey of 37 participants over a two-week period

Unfragranced

This unique serum-oil nourishes skin to improve texture and tone while improving moisture balance. The inclusion of pear fruit extract and diamond powder helps to brighten and smooth the skin, while ceramides and moringa oil support overall skin barrier health.

This serum addresses multiple signs of ageing, including loss of firmness, sagging, fine lines, and deep wrinkles. It contains peptides to smooth fine lines and green tomato extract to improve skin firmness.

L-ascorbic acid is Vitamin C in its purest form, and the active form required by the body to result in the many skin skin benefits of Vitamin C. The issue with L-ascorbic acid is in the delivery, as it is very unstable in water, and needs a pH 4 or below for it to penetrate the skin. That being said, when it can be stabilised in a formula and is able to penetrate the skin, it provides the highest potency of any form of Vitamin C currently available.

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.

beta-carotene

cabbage leaf extract

Cabbage Leaf Extract is a natural extract rich in flavonoids and anthocyans. Flavonoids are plant polyphenols which offer antioxidant protection against reactive free radicals. Anthocyans are substances produced by the plant in nature to protect against environmental stressors: UV radiation, oxidation & temperature. Studies have also shown that Cabbage Leaf extract provides anti-inflammatory benefits when applied topically to the skin. 

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

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

Jojoba oil is a natural oil from the jojoba plant. It is structurally similar to our skin's natural sebum (oil), so absorbs very well into the skin and doesn't clog the pores. It is fantastic for nourishing the skin and is naturally high in fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins to optimise skin barrier health.

jojoba oil

Potent vegan daily treatment for plumper, firmer skin
 
 2023 InStyle Beauty Editors' Pick
 2023 SHEFinds Best New Beauty Award Winner
 
 This multitasking luxury serum uses three different types of upcycled tomatoes‚Äîplus a medley of clean, high-performance actives‚Äîto target multiple signs of aging, including loss of firmness, sagging, fine lines, and deep wrinkles. BYROE‚Äôs clean, green serum also boasts Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, which instantly plumps the look of fine lines, as well as Green Tomato SE and patented Upcycled IBR-TCLC¬Æ, which both improve the appearance of dark spots, deep wrinkles, and slack skin.
 
 
 REAL¬†RESULTS¬†
 
 Clinically proven to:
 Improve skin firmness.
 
 IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE¬†
 98% saw a visible improvement in skin softness
 95% agreed this serum instantly hydrated their skin
 85% agreed this serum immediately¬†improved skin radiance and glow¬†
 
 ONE WEEK
 100% agreed this serum effectively hydrates skin
 97% saw a visible improvement in skin firmness
 87% agreed their skin looked visibly brighter
 
 TWO WEEKS
 100% agreed this serum leaves skin feeling smoother
 90% saw a diminished appearance of fine lines
 90% saw a visible improvement in skin tightness/sagging
 88% saw a diminished appearance¬†of wrinkles
 
 FOUR WEEKS
 100% agreed this serum delivers long-lasting hydration
 100% agreed this serum boosted skin plumpness
 95% saw a visible improvement in skin firmness
 93% agreed they would use this serum in their healthy aging routine
 
 In a clinical study, 20 subjects
 Based on a consumer survey of 40 participants over a 4-week period

An active eye serum that targets dark circles, fine lines, and wrinkles around the eyes. The formula includes liquid crystals for deep hydration and antioxidants like Spin Trap and Alpha Lipoic Acid to protect against environmental stressors. Copper Complex helps firm the skin, promoting a youthful appearance.

Cosmedix Opti Crystal is Cosmedix's #1 bestselling, luxurious Liquid Crystal Eye Serum that is specially formulated with powerhouse ingredients to radically reduce the look of dark circles and improve the look of fine lines, wrinkles and sagging around the eyes.
 WHAT IT DOES:
 
 Helps hydrates the under eye area and plump the look of fine lines
 Helps protect under eye area from environmental stressors, which can accelerate signs of ageing
 Helps to drastically reduce the appearance of dark circles and crow?s feet
 
 Cosmedix Opti Crystal Eye Serum is more than just a pretty face?it?s the ultra-hydrating under eye treatment your routine has been missing. Praised by skincare professionals, beauty editors and influencers as a must-have, moisturising pick-me-up for tired-looking eyes, our best-selling eye serum is infused with soothing coconut and liquid crystal technology to deliver unprecedented hydration to the delicate eye area?softening the look of fine lines, dark circles and wrinkles over time. Enriched with powerful antioxidants such as Spin Trap and Alpha Lipoic Acid, Opti Crystal also helps protect eyes from harmful free radicals, which can accelerate signs of aging. Say hello to a more rested, youthful-looking appearance.
 TRANSFORMATIVE INGREDIENTS
 
 Copper Complex | Encourages the appearance of firmer, younger-looking skin
 Spin Trap and Alpha-Lipoic Acid | Fight harmful free radicals
 Liquid Crystals | Provide deep, lasting hydration

This hydrating serum is designed to improve moisture levels reduce the appearance of fine lines, promoting a dewy and brighter complexion. Hyaluronic acid ensures fast hydration, while panthenol and glycerin help attract and retain moisture, smoothing out fine lines and improving overall skin texture.

Calcium pantothenate is the salt of pantothenic acid, a form of Vitamin B5. Its main benefit in cosmetics is as a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has been applied to.

Pantothenic acid also supports the natural lipid barrier of the skin, by encouraging the production of a precursor to fatty acids & sphingolipids, both of which are essential parts of the skin barrier. This mechanism helps to moisturise the skin by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), therefore retaining more moisture within the skin. This also helps to reduce inflammation in dry or broken skin, as an intact skin barrier will prevent potential irritants from getting into the epidermis.

vitamin b5

Vitamin B5 is a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has been applied to. It also supports the natural lipid barrier of the skin, by encouraging the production of a precursor to fatty acids & sphingolipids, both of which are essential parts of the skin barrier. This mechanism helps to moisturise the skin by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), therefore retaining more moisture within the skin. This also helps to reduce inflammation in dry or broken skin, as an intact skin barrier will prevent potential irritants from getting into the epidermis.

Say 'hi' to hydration.
 
 
 
 
 Grace and Stella Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a big drink of water for your skin. Alleviating dryness and reducing the appearance of fine lines for dewier, brighter skin, it's time to say 'hi' to hydration and a glowing complexion.
 
 WHAT MAKES IT MAGICAL
 
 
 Intensely hydrates for deeply nourished, glass-like skin
 Alleviates dehydrated skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
 Assists in lightening visible dark spots, dark circles, and hyperpigmentation problems
 
 
 
 KEY INGREDIENTS
 
 
 
 Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer keeps hyaluronic acid within the skin's uppermost layers for a longer period of time, allowing for enhanced absorption
 
 Ahnfeltia Concinna Extract is a nutrient-rich mineral that stimulates cell turnover and improves circulation to give you a brighter complexion
 
 Panthenol is a humectant which attracts moisture from the environment and pulls it into your skin tissues
 
 Glycerin helps seal moisture into your skin, plumping and smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles

Vegan

This serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. Retinal, a potent form of vitamin A, works faster than traditional retinol to deliver visible anti-ageing benefits. Butterfly Lavender Extract and Algae Extract enhance hydration and improve overall skin texture.

algae extract

retinaldehyde

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.

safflower seed oil

True Skincare ‚Äì Advanced Retinal Serum (0.05%), 30ml
 This anti-ageing powerhouse has been developed using clinically proven natural ingredients to help reduce the appearance, of fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin texture. Naturally derived from the pink lakes, Retinal works 11 times faster than traditional, synthetic retinol by skipping the first phase of the conversion process, delivering clinically proven results quicker while still being as gentle on the skin and also helping to tackle acne and rosacea. Combined with clinically proven Butterfly Lavender Extract to help further these youth renewing credentials, and Algae Extract to help hydrate the skin, this waterless wonder provides quick and effective results without compromising on ethics, elegance or efficacy.
 What's the difference between RetinAl and RetinOl?
 Good question! When applied to the skin, retinOl converts into retinAl, which then converts into RetinOID. By skipping this first conversion process, retinAl can work much faster at delivering those incredible results, without any additional adverse side effects. Furthermore, retinOl is synethic, whereas our retinAl is naturally derived from the pink lakes, providing clinically proven results. We didn't want to offer just another "natural alternative to retinol" like Bakuchiol for example, as we wanted to give you real results backed by real data.
 ‚Ä¢ Waterless formulation
 ‚Ä¢ Clinically proven ingredients, including naturally-derived retinal
 ‚Ä¢ 92% organically grown ingredients
 ‚Ä¢ 99% natural origin
 ‚Ä¢ Leaping Bunny approved by Cruelty Free International
 ‚Ä¢ Vegan friendly
 ‚Ä¢ Sustainably sourced
 ‚Ä¢ Made in the UK

This moisturiser targets fine lines, wrinkles, and skin firmness. The formula includes microalgae to boost collagen and elastin production, and prickly pear extract for immediate hydration. Sunflower extract enhances moisturisation and strengthens the skin's lipid barrier.

plankton extract

Youth Renewal
 This carefully developed organic, waterless formula, using extracts of Prickly Pear, Sunflower and Microalgae, contains clinically proven ingredients shown to increase collagen production, improve skin elasticity and increase skin hydration. This beautiful, silk-textured cream helps to strengthen the skin's natural lipid barrier while helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin firmness.
 INGREDIENT CLINICAL TRIAL RESULTS
 Microalgae
 
 Replenishes fine lines and wrinkles by inducing fibroblasts to rapidly produce elastin (142%) and collagen (146%).
 Over 40% increase in skin elasticity in 14 days.
 Increases skin firmness by more than 25% over 4 weeks.
 
 Prickly Pear Extract
 
 Immediate hydration effect - over 67% increase in hydration after 1 hour.
 
 Sunflower Extract
 
 Ceramide booster with soothing and restructuring properties.
 Increase in moisturisation of over 48% (after 1 hour).
 Long-term increase in moisturisation of over 34% (after 24 hours).
 55% decrease in skin roughness (after 1 month).
 
 Algae Extract
 
 Helps improve skin hydration.

Red Algae

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Red Algae

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