Resveratrol is a family of ingredients also known as vitis vinifera (organic, cold pressed concord grape) seed oil, vitis vinifera (grape) flower cell extract, vitis vinifera (grape) fruit extract, vitis vinifera (grape) seed extract, vitis vinifera seed extract or vitis vinifera (organic). 

Most famously found in the skin of red grapes, but also occurring naturally in peanuts and certain fruits such as blueberries and cranberries. It is included in skincare for its powerful antioxidant abilities. Research shows it can protect against free radicals, as well as oxidative damage caused by UV.

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I have chosen this potent peptide serum for your routine to help with signs of ageing. Peptides work by triggering the skin's natural processes, such as collagen production, which generally slow with age. As well as four different types of peptide, the formula also contains powerhouse antioxidants resveratrol and superoxide dismutase to help protect the skin from daily aggressors.

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.

acetyl hexapeptide

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

palmitoyl oligopeptide

palmitoyl tetrapeptide

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

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

Garden of Wisdom's Anti-Aging Multipeptide Serum enhances collagen synthesis, helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles and works hard to quench, plump, sculpt and give you more radiant, younger-looking skin. This potent anti-ageing peptide serum contains multiple technologies designed to make your skin soft, plump and radiant with a healthy glow.

Peptides can stimulate specific mechanisms in the skin (e.g. collagen production), so are great ingredients for keeping skin looking youthful for longer.

Peptide serum picks

This multi-functional serum is loaded with active ingredients to support the skin barrier and activate youth-boosting mechanisms in the skin. It contains wrinkle-smoothing peptides, barrier-boosting ceramides, hydrating beta glucan and panthenol and calming glucosides.

This serum is packed with 30% peptides, making it a serious powerhouse for reducing the visible signs of ageing. It uses 'drone technology' to deliver copper peptide directly to the fibroblasts (where collagen & elastin are produced), along with additional youth-promoting peptides to stimulate the skin's natural production of these essential proteins. To top that off, the formula also contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate, and a blend of prebiotics to regulate a healthy skin microbiome.

This is a fantastic affordably priced peptide serum for targeting fine lines and supporting our skin barrier. The formula contains a blend of peptides, argireline, hyaluronic acid to hydrate and a powerhouse duo of antioxidants - resveratrol and superoxide dismutase - to protect.

This affordable formula contains peptides to support healthy ageing of the skin, alongside magnesium pca to energise the skin and hyaluronic acid to hydrate.

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This is a great high protection sunscreen for your daily routine. It has SPF42, with broad-spectrum UVB and UVA protection, plus hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to hydrate and balance the skin.

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

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

Tocopheryl acetate is a specific form of the fat-soluble Vitamin E, with improved stability vs. Tocopherol. 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.

tocopheryl acetate

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.

Clear Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 42 is a lightweight, non-comedogenic, quick-drying physical sunscreen that provides powerful broad-spectrum protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays using a combination of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. Niacinamide soothes and sodium hyaluronate hydrates.

These are all mineral-based sunscreen formulas, which work by creating a reflective shield across the skin, which uv cannot penetrate.

Mineral sunscreen picks

This mineral sunscreen contains a blend of titanium and zinc oxides to offer broad spectrum protection against both UVA and UVB rays. The formula is non-comedogenic and also includes hyaluronic acid to hydrate and niacinamide to brighten and balance.

This high protection SPF50 fluid not only protects against UVA and UVB, but also against infra-red and blue light, which can also cause damage to the skin (blue light is emitted from the sun, as well as from mobile phones/computer screens). The formula also includes FernBlock technology to provide antioxidant protection and intense skin repairing benefits. In terms of protection, Heliocare's 360 range offers some of the most advanced formulas on the market. Fragrance free.

Non-comedogenic

Sensitive

This mist contains copper pca and resveratrol, which work as antioxidants and anti-ageing ingredients, so this formula is a great booster to help target ageing concerns.

A skin-conditioning agent which is also thought to help firm the skin and stimulate collagen synthesis.

Copper PCA

An antioxidant plant extract which helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.

Guarana extract

Kola seed extract

Yerba Mate extract

The Copper Firming Mist from iS Clinical provides a refreshing dose of moisture while balancing and brightening the skin. It uses a combination of Copper to stimulate collagen production and botanically sourced PCA to regulate sebum production alongside a blend of potent antioxidants including Resveratrol to protect the skin against external stressors. Used daily, skin becomes firmer and more radiant with a marked improvement in the severity of fine lines and wrinkles.

This cooling, super hydrating masque is perfect for dry or dehydrated skin as a 2-3x week treatment. It has a cooling action due to the menthol in the formula, and delivers a mega hit of hydration via hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, leaving the skin plump and radiant.

aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice

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.

Asiaticoside 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.

asiaticoside

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.

A potent plant antioxidant, which is also thought to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Rosemary leaf extract

Containing Rosemary Leaf Oil, naturally derived Hyaluronic Acid and powerful antioxidant Resveratrol, this professional strength face mask quickly soothes and hydrates the skin while plumping out fine lines and minimising inflammation. After just one use, skin is left looking calmer, smoother and noticeably refreshed. This mask also makes a great after sun treatment for parched skin.

I have chosen this soothing serum to target signs of stress in the skin: redness, dehydration and hormonal breakouts. It contains an innovative new active which works by blocking cortisol transfer to the skin cells, which can be a major factor in aggravating the concerns you mention.

Apple (like most plants), contains polyphenols, which are compounds with strong antioxidant properties, meaning they are able to protect skin from free radical damage.

apple polyphenols

An incredibly innovative ingredient, Neurophroline is derived from the Wild Indigo plant and has multiple skin benefits. It has been shown to breakdown cortisol, a stress hormone which has many negative effects on the skin. It also triggers the release of a calming neuropeptide to reduce stress in the skin. Through these mechanisms, it has been shown to achieve a visible improvement in skin tone in as little as 2 weeks.

tephrosia purpursea seed extract

Garden of Wisdom Neurophroline™ Serum is a multi-tasking serum to combat the major causes of ageing skin, reactive and sensitive skin, and to mitigate the effects of pollution on skin. Garden of Wisdom Neurophroline™ Serum combats the major signs of ageing of skin, stress. Stress and environmental aggressions including pollution and UV radiation cause the release of the stress hormone cortisol, an inflammatory hormone that is released within the epidermis of skin.

Neurophroline™ is an extract derived from wild indigo, Tephrosia purpurea. This patented extract helps break down cortisol production by skin cells, activates the release of a natural calming neuropeptide acting on mood, and visibly improves skin tone within a very short period of time. Neurophroline™ Serum contains 2% Neurophroline™ together with high and super low molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to restore hydration quickly as well as liposomes to moisturise skin. Apple polyphenols provides antioxidant properties to protect skin against oxidative damage from pollution, UV radiation and inflammation. Neurophroline™ Serum is suitable for all skin types, does not clog pores and improves skin luminosity and clarity.

These serums have been formulated to reduce redness in the skin, using clinically-proven technologies to soothe and reduce reactivity.

Redness reducing serum picks

A non-comedogenic, lightweight oil formula, this serum includes terprenone and sage extract as it's core active ingredients. Terprenone has been clinically proven to reduce redness by 30% after 1 month of daily use. Sage extract acts as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant to soothe and protect the skin.

This is a fantastic all-round serum for reducing redness and inflammation in the skin. It contains neurophroline, which works by blocking cortisol (our stress hormone), in the skin, and therefore reducing the impact of stress on the skin, in turn reducing redness.

I have chosen this lightweight serum to minimise the appearance of pores and scarring on the skin.

Adenosine is a well-researched anti-ageing and soothing ingredient. It is produced naturally in the body, but can also be derived from yeast. It works by stimulating the skin's own collagen production process, to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It also has anti-inflammatory and barrier repair benefits, so is a fantastic multi-functional skincare ingredient.

adenosine

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

Bisabolol is a naturally-occurring active found in the chamomile plant, although this can also be created synthetically. It’s key properties are as an anti-inflammatory and soothing agent, with some studies also showing it to have a brightening effect on the skin. Bisabolol is also a rich source of Panthenol (Vitamin B5), which acts as a humectant, meaning it draws water molecules towards it to plump and hydrate the area. Studies have also shown that bisabolol can enhance the penetration of other actives into the skin, so is great when used in combination with other actives designed to work at the basal layer of the epidermis, or in fact the dermis.

bisabolol

Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) is a catechin found naturally in abundance within green tea. It has a number of skin benefits, firstly as a powerful antioxidant, meaning it can neutralise free radicals before they can cause damage to skin cells. Studies have also shown it to encourage the production of the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF), in turn increasing the skin’s ability to retain moisture, which results in more hydrated, plump, smoother skin. There is some research to show that EGCG can also reduce visible hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the production of melanin in the skin.

epigallocatechin gallate

The name for a group of lipids comprising of a fatty acid, glycerol & phosphate. Lecithin in an example of a phospholipid.

phospholipids

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.

Phytic acid is technically an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), although it’s exfoliating effects are very mild compared to other acids in the AHA family. It does work to remove dead skin cell build up from the pores, and in turn reducing occurrences of breakouts, but this is not it’s main skin benefit. It is predominantly used for its high antioxidant potential, meaning it can neutralise damaging free radicals before they can cause any damage to the skin.

phytic acid

Quercitin is a naturally occurring bioflavonoid found in fruits and vegetables such as kale, onion, tomatoes and berries. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant abilities, meaning it can neutralise free radicals before they cause any damage to the skin. Studies also show Quercetin to have anti-inflammatory effects, and an ability to protect the skin against aggressors such as UV, histamine and toxic chemicals. It is also believed to support the skin barrier functioning, reducing water-loss via the skin to improve hydration levels in the epidermis.

quercetin

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.

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

Ubiquinone, also known as CoEnzyme Q10, is a fat-soluble substance produced naturally in the body. It provides antioxidant protection against free radicals, to support the skin’s own anti-ageing defenses. With age, the body’s production of this vitamin-like substance decreases, so it can be applied topically to provide extra antioxidant activity. It has also been shown to support the synthesis of collagen and elastin, proteins which give skin structure & bounce, which also naturally decrease with age, so the inclusion of Ubiquinone in your routine can help to support youthful-looking skin.

ubiquinone

RESIST Ultra-Light Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum has a water-light texture that delivers potent powerhouse antioxidants and skin-restoring ingredients to resist the signs of aging, visibly firm the appearance of skin, and substantially increase skin-rejuvenating hydration. It goes to work immediately to provide weightless hydration and an exclusive mix of antioxidants and grape-derived resveratrol. Together with skin-restoring and nourishing ingredients—hyaluronic acid and pore-improving niacinamide—this serum provides visible results, yet is so light, you won’t even know it’s there!

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

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.

palmitoyl  tripeptide

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.

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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I have chosen this skin restoring night treatment to hydrate the skin, balance the natural microflora and support the lipid barrier. With continued use this should also reduce the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone.

Bifida Ferment Lysate is probiotic ingredient produced derived from the yeast produced during the fermentation of the bacterial strain, Bifida. It has been shown to have positive effects on the skin microbiome (the ecosystem of bacteria on the surface), supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria, and suppressing the growth of harmful bacteria.

bifida ferment lysate

Probiotics can be defined as living bacteria which are good for the skin, and are useful to include in skincare formulations in order to populate a healthy microbiome (the ecosystem of bacteria on the skin). 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.

Slow Âge Night is our first multi-use night care that fights the signs of daily urban ageing. It is clinically proven to help restore and revitalise skin suffocated by urban aggressors such as UV, pollution and stress - factors that can alter the skin’s natural ability to regenerate causing a dull, uneven skin tone and an accelerated emergence of fine lines.
Fresh gel-like texture which is quickly absorbed with a light, pleasant fragrance
Upon application, skin immediately feels hydrated, soft and smooth
By morning, skin appears fresh and healthy, with a radiant glow
After just 4 weeks, skin texture is refined, and fine lines and pigmentation appear reduced
100% pure and natural Resveratrol is known to help to stimulate the skin’s anti-oxidant defence system for a smooth, even looking complexion
Contains Baïcalin Root Extract, known for its broad spectrum anti-oxidant properties that prevent and correct UV-induced pigmentation
Formulated with Bifidus and Vitamin B3 – known to restore daily skin damage, reinforce skin’s barrier function against urban aggressors, and reduce skin sensitivity
Formulated with Vichy Mineralizing Thermal Water known to soothe, reinforce and rebalance skin against internal and external aggressors
Can be used every night as a cream, and twice a week as a mask
This regenerating cream and mask helps to improve skin oxygen levels to reveal a radiant, healthy looking glow by morning. It does this through a protective and corrective formula that includes 100% pure and natural resveratrol, and Baicalin, a well-known anti-oxidant.

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