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.

Renude

dull skin

fine lines

firmness

pigmentation

wrinkles

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 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

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

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 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

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

DoSe by VH 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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Female founder

Unfragranced

Counter Culture

dehydration

impaired barrier

lack of radiance

loss of firmness

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

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).

egcg

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

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.

Gluten free

Nut free

dehydrated skin

redness

I have chosen this lightweight antioxidant-rich formula to provide daily protection against environmental aggressors, whilst soothing the skin. It is perfectly formulated for sensitive skin so is a great option for you.

aloe barbadensis leaf extract

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. 

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

Lactobacillus ferment is a probiotic, with a number of skin benefits. It was first shown by Estee Lauder to protect against environmental aggressors by supporting DNA repair within the cell. It was later shown to have powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects, with research indicating it being particularly beneficial for those with acne or rosacea. The manufacturer of the ingredient, Barnet, has confirmed the mechanism of this is by suppressing the growth of harmful bacteria associated with these conditions, and encouraging the diversity of growth of beneficial skin microbiota.

lactobacillus ferment

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.

This is a lightweight plant oil which acts as an emollient in skincare. This means is supports the natural lipid-barrier, to help keep water from being lost through the skin. This make is an effective moisturising ingredient.

limnanthes alba (meadowfoam) seed oil

Sensitive skin is more easily affected by what you put on your skin and what's in the air -  pollution, central heating, air conditioning and blue light. Some of those things can increase reactivity, making it harder to get your best skin. We understand you can't control what's around you. That's why we made a soothing moisturiser for the most sensitive skin, with a focus on protecting you from environmental stress.

These lightweight moisturisers give the perfect balance of water and lipids to keep skin functioning at it's best.

Lightweight moisturiser picks

This moisturiser has a lovely melt-in texture and a host of soothing active ingredients, alongside antioxidants to protect and calm the skin.

Formulated with mineral-rich Avene thermal spring water to soothe, pre-tocopherol (Vitamin E) to provide antioxidant protection, and glycerin to hydrate. A simple formula, which does exactly what you need it to.

This is a fantastic moisturiser rich in humectants including 5% urea, to hydrate the skin and support our overall skin health.

This simple but perfectly formed moisturiser contains a blend of niacinamide, ceramides and humectants to support the skin barrier, hydrate and keeping skin in the best health.

This lightweight moisturiser has a minimalist formula and is specifically designed for sensitive skin, so is. great choice if your skin barrier is compromised or you have reactive skin.

Sensitive

dark circles

eye bags

undereye wrinkles

I have chosen this eye serum for you to target the under eye area. It contains peptides, antioxidants and vitamins to target fine lines and wrinkles, as well as dark circles and under eye puffiness.

blue (lily) lotus infusion

Botanical extract used in skincare for its antioxidant and skin-smoothing properties.

Caffeine, derived from the coffee plant, is used in skincare as an antioxidant and a vasoconstricting agent. Its antioxidant properties help to protect against free radicals, neutralising them before they can cause damage to the skin cells. Its vasoconstricting abilities make it good for draining water retention from around the eye area, to reduce puff, and for reducing skin redness by constricting the capillaries whose dilation visually increases skin redness by passing blood closer to the skin’s surface.

caffeine

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.

chondrus crispus

Panthenol is a form of Vitamin B5, which is converted into Pantothenic acid within the epidermis when applied topically. 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.

Panthenol 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.

panthenol

Vitamin B5 is as 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.

GoW Eye Contour Serum is a multi-peptide eye serum to help reduce bags under eyes, dark circles around the eye contours, fine lines, wrinkles and creases around eyes as well as puffy eyes. Eye Contour Serum contains: 
Matrixyl 3000 - an anti-wrinkle innovation developed by Sederma in France, Matrixyl 3000 is a combination of peptides that promote new collagen production and improves the appearance of fine eye lines and wrinkles.
Seamollient®- a marine derived algae extract of Irish moss which is a type of seaweed. Seamollient® provides superb emollient properties to leave skin soft and smooth. The extract is rich in vitamins and minerals which are vital for maintaining healthy skin and additionally has the ability to protect the delicate eye area against harmful UV rays.
SYN®-COLL – a patented synthetic peptide known to boost collagen production, prevent collagen degradation and slow down the ageing of the delicate eye tissues.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 – a synthetic peptide known to enhance firmness of skin improving the appearance of eye wrinkles.
REGU®-AGE – this anti-ageing complex has been specifically developed to target eye eye bags and dark circles. It also helps prevent UV damage to the delicate eye tissues.
Caffeine – helps to constrict the blood vessels which dramatically improve the appearance of eye eye bags, dark circles and eye bags. Caffeine also displays tightening and firming benefits.
Hyaluronic acid – helps hydrate the delicate eye tissues improving moisture levels.
Blue Lotus Infusion – revered for its antioxidant properties, this infusion also evens out skin tone and erases fine lines.
Eye Contour Serum contains a liposome base to deliver all the actives efficiently.
pH 5.7- 6.0

These eye creams are packed with active ingredients to target the signs of ageing and deliver visibly smoother, brighter, younger looking peepers!

Youth-boosting eye cream picks

This all in one award-winning eye cream contains peptides to reduce fine lines, alongside niacinamide and mushroom extract to brighten and green tea and vitamin e to provide antioxidant protection.

Boasting seriously impressive clinical results, this formula includes two types of peptides to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, apple stem cells to further encourage collagen production, Neoglucosamine to brighten and hydrate, and caffeine to reduce puffiness and dark circles.

This is a brilliant affordable option packed with beneficial active ingredients. It contains a blend of peptides to strengthen the skin and reduce fine lines, alongside hyaluronic acid and panthenol to hydrate and powerful antioxidant superoxide dismutase to protect.

I have chosen this active-loaded eye serum as your daily eye product to target all undereye concerns: fine lines, dark circles and eye bags.

acetyl tetrapeptide

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

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a water-soluble derivative of Vitamin C. This derivative was created to provide improved stability and skin penetration vs. ascorbic acid alone. It is still unclear how well ascorbyl glucoside is converted into ascorbic acid (the active form of Vitamin C) within the body, but some of it will be lost during this conversion, making this less potent, and therefore requiring higher levels in the formulation in order to achieve great results.

ascorbyl glucoside

epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside

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.

heptapeptide-15 palmitate

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

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.

oligopeptide

palmitoyl decapeptide

palmitoyl heptapeptide

palmitoyl hexapeptide

palmitoyl nonapeptide

pentapeptide

A hyper-concentrated bio-serum for the eye contour, FECC combines 28 clinical technologies to target many signs of under-eye and above-eye aging in one treatment—borrowing from advanced biotechnology, polyphenol technology, next-generation cyclic peptide technologies, marine science and modern drone delivery mechanics. This single treatment is able to target visible aging (both upper eyelids and lower eyelids) including the looks of dynamic lines, static lines, fine superficial under-eye lines (those not targeted by SNARE-target injections), loss of elasticity (especially upper-eyelids), dark circles, eye bags and textural unevenness with positive visible results starting within 3 days and improving into 8 weeks with continued use.

FECC contains 28 complex approaches to fight visible aging of the eye contour. This abstract highlights the most novel of these approaches.

HA AND COLLAGEN TECHNOLOGIES
Fibroblast Drone
Perhaps a most advanced skin technology available, this suspension contains extraordinary capsules that secure a pro-HA peptide within a polymer core that is surrounded by a Heptapeptide to specifically bind to targets before release, exponentiating delivery and effectiveness to an accuracy level previously impossible. No technology today delivers the visible filling activity of this truly complex system to support Hyaluronic Acid.
Bio-Yeast HA Pre-Cursor (also found in NIOD MMHC)
Contains oligomers of acetylated glucuronic acid derived from biofermentation acting as HA precursors.
Methyl-Glucoside-6-Phosphate (MG6P)
Perhaps one of the most advanced peptide complex technologies of today, this active improves the looks of firmness, density and elasticity in 11 days or less.
Enzyme-Reacted Glucosamine Amide HA Pre-Cursor (also found in NIOD MMHC)
Highly advanced compound is derived by enzymatic phosphorylation of N-acetyl-glucosamine through a green chemistry process acting as a secondary precursor of HA.
Full-Spectrum Fractions of Nature-Identical Hyaluronic Acid
Not to be mistaken for any form of hyaluronic acid—low- or high- molecular weight—these two forms of actual fractions of hyaluronic acid—not salts of hyaluronic acid used in nearly every topical HA product for a different purpose—these two technologies offer both short- and long-term visible filling of the looks of wrinkles while improving the look of elasticity.
Darutoside Complex
A plant-technology bio-derivative offers improvement in the looks of both upper- and lower-eyelid elasticity while reducing the appearance of folds in the upper eyelids specifically—an area previously not targeted by topical technologies.
Other Technologies in This Category: Third-generation Matrixyl peptide and Persian Silk Tree bio-technology.
EXPRESSION TECHNOLOGIES
Neuron Drone
This second drone technology encapsulates the well-studied Palmitoyl Hexapeptide, highly-effective against the look of expression lines, within a polymer layer that is then surrounded by a Palmitoyl Heptapeptide to behave like a drone for specific binding to targets, reducing peptide wastage by 90% as a direct result of this specific targeting mechanism.
SNAP-25 Pentapeptide-18 Complex
The next-generation of the famed technology, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (commonly known as Argireline), extends this peptide with a novel Pentapeptide-18 to reduce the signs of expression lines developed by extensive small-twitch muscle contractions, offering a 100% further efficacy index over Argireline alone.
Novel Arginine-Sustained Acetyl-Hexapeptide-30
A more advanced form of this modern peptide which was the first-ever to fight signs of ageing as a result of facial expressions.
Other Technologies in This Category: Walgerin-1 tripeptide technology, snail venom mimetic technology.
UNEVEN PIGMENTATION TECHNOLOGIES
Marigold/Yeast Ferment Bio-Complex
This biotechnology has shown up to a 94% positive response in reducing both the look of dark circles and feelings of sensitivity.
Bio-Tech Superoxide Dismutase Hydrolyzed Peptide Complex
This complex offers indirect inclusion of SOD, the body's own most important oxyradical fighting mechanism, in a first-ever stable form.
Oleuropein Zinc Salt Bio Complex
It was until recently thought that inefficient circulatory mechanisms around the eyes are the only cause of dark circles—other than the shadows created by hollowness defined by bone and fat structures. However, it has now been shown that imbalanced melanin formation also contributes to dark circles. To address this issue, typical skin-lightening technologies cannot be used since the objective is to balance and even the pigmentation and not lighten the skin just under the eye areas on a continuing basis. This superb polyphenol complex rebalances the look of skin pigmentation to its natural state. This approach does not target melanocyte function or melanin, allowing ongoing use without possibility of unintended visible lightening.
Other Technologies in This Category: Propyl Gallate, Gallyl Glucoside, Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside—target looks of both dark circles and redness.
FLUID RETENTION TECHNOLOGIES
Angiotensin I Converting Enzyme (ACE) Target Tetrapeptide
A complex peptide system, this technology reduces the look of under-eye eye bags within 15 days with continued use.
Silanetriol-Delivery Vitamin F Complex
Fast-acting plant-silicones delivery technology reduces the look of eye bags and, as a positive side effect, reduces the look of discolouration under the eyes.
Algae-Harvested Sulphated Polysaccharides
One of the most advanced form of marine technology today, this complex improves the look of resiliency and reduces the look of eye bags simultaneously through shared mechanisms of action.
Other Technologies in This Category: Niacinamide, Fraxinus Excelsior Bark Extract.
REGENERATION TECHNOLOGIES
Hyaluronic Acid Oligomer
Truly a most unique approach that uses a form of hyaluronic acid—which is ordinarily used to lubricate the skin—instead conditioned to algin with visible renewal without the inflammation and irritation associated with low-pH acids and other forms of peeling. (Side note: one of the very unique side observations about this technology is that its stability is entirely from its extremely small size that disallows outside interaction with it.)

I've selected this soothing milky serum for your routine to reduce redness in the skin. It includes neuropeptides and bio-active glucosides to regulate sensory responses, reduce symptoms of irritation whilst evening out any skin blotchiness. Barrier-supporting lipids and antioxidants add further skin support.

Derived from plants, with the ability to soothe the skin by sending signals to the relevant cells to regulate any inflammatory response. It also works to even out skin tone and blotchiness.

Bio-active glucosides

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

An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant extract which has been shown to balance the pH of the skin, keeping the natural lipid barrier functioning at it’s best and therefore providing protection against environmental stressors.

Golden-Eye Grass Complex

A plant polyphenol that occurs naturally in the skin of citrus fruits, this works to calm reactive skin as well as reduce associated redness.

Naringenin Chalcone

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic acid (PCA), which is found naturally in the body, and in the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF). PCA acts as a humectant, meaning it draws water to it, plumping and hydrating the area. The skin’s NMF ensures adequate hydration of the stratum corneum, which also works to support the overall barrier function of the skin, regulating trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Including Sodium PCA in skincare supports this natural mechanism of the skin.

sodium pca

Natural moisturising factor (NMF) is a substance produced by the body, made up of minerals, lactate, urea, amino acids & humectants, which coats the surface skin cells to keep them moisturised. NMF increases the skin’s ability to retain moisture, which results in more hydrated, plump, smoother skin.

This natural berry is high in antioxidants, to help protect against free radical damage, and also has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe and calm.

tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract

Modulating Glucosides is a concentrated emulsion to target signs of skin sensitivity, of discomfort and of irritation. This serum reduces the looks of redness, of itching and of irritation, while helping to target stinging sensations. The formula respects skin integrity and supports hydration, skin barrier and general dermal repair.

blackheads

blemishes

enlarged pores

I have chosen this exfoliating milk cleanser for you, to resurface and refine the skin, reducing the appearance of enlarged pores and improving overall skin radiance.

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

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), which occurs naturally in willow bark. Salicylic acid works as an exfoliating acid to dissolve the keratin that binds the outermost layers of the skin, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin.

Due to its oil-soluble form, salicylic acid can penetrate inside the pore, to clear out dead skin cell build up and prevent comedones (blocked pores) from occurring, or acne-causing bacteria to overpopulate within the pore. This P.Acnes bacteria is anaerobic so needs an oxygen-free environment to thrive, and thus require a pore to be blocked.

salicylic acid

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

Gentle enough for daily use, but advanced enough to provide corrective benefits, Priori’s Superceutical facial cleanser features antioxidants plus mild AHA exfoliators for a deep cleansing and pore refining. A smart face wash adapting to your lifestyle, its light lather in the morning is enough to keep you feeling clean and fresh throughout the day, while a nightly routine restores and prepares your skin for tomorrow.

daily protection

I have chosen this day cream for you to provide your daily sun protection whilst balancing oil production in the skin. It is a great option for oilier skin types that aren't used to layering products, as it provides antioxidants, oil control and UV protection in one lightweight step.

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

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.

Ascorbyl palmitate is an oil-soluble Vitamin C ester, produced by the reaction of ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. This oil-soluble form works to improve stability against oxidation (something L-ascorbic acid is notorious for), as well as improve skin affinity to allow the ingredient to penetrate further.

ascorbyl palmitate

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.

colloidal oatmeal

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.

ginkgo biloba leaf extract

Ginkgo Biloba is a tree native to Asia, one of the oldest plant species on the planet, and rich in flavonoids and terpenoids. These provide powerful antioxidant protection, reducing potential damage caused by reactive free radicals. Studies have also shown Gingko Biloba to provide skin-smoothing and hydrating properties. 

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.

Salix Alba (white willow) bark extract, is a plant extract containing naturally-occurring salicylic acid as it’s active constituent.

Salicylic acid works as an exfoliating acid to dissolve the keratin that binds the outermost layers of the skin, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin. Due to its oil-soluble form, salicylic acid can penetrate inside the pore, to clear out dead skin cell build up and prevent comedones (blocked pores) from occurring, or acne-causing bacteria to overpopulate within the pore. This P.Acnes bacteria is anaerobic so needs an oxygen-free environment to thrive, and thus require a pore to be blocked.

salix alba (willow) bark extract

Willow bark contains naturally-occurring salicylic acid. Salicylic acid works as an exfoliating acid to dissolve the keratin that binds the outermost layers of the skin, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin. Due to its oil-soluble form, salicylic acid can penetrate inside the pore, to clear out dead skin cell build up and prevent comedones (blocked pores) from occurring, or acne-causing bacteria to overpopulate within the pore. This P.Acnes bacteria is anaerobic so needs an oxygen-free environment to thrive, and thus require a pore to be blocked.

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

This lightweight mattifying moisturiser provides weightless hydration and broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection to defend against premature ageing. Loaded with potent antioxidants and skin-restoring ingredients, it minimises oil and soothes dryness for softer, healthier and younger-looking skin.

I have chosen this mineral formula as your daily SPF step, to provide broad-spectrum protection against UV damage. It is an all-in one daily protectant formula, with antioxidants, DNA protecting algae and protection across all light wavelengths: UVA, UVB, visible and infra red.

ceramide ap

ceramide eop

ceramide np

Cholesterol is a fatty acid which occurs naturally in the skin’s lipid barrier. Applying cholesterol topically supports the skin barrier, reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), and maintaining healthy skin functioning. Strengthening this lipid barrier also leads to improved skin hydration, which in turn leads to smoother, plumper, younger-looking skin.

cholesterol

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

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

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.

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

zinc oxide

This multilayer formula is enriched with broad spectrum mineral sunscreen, proprietary Infrared and HEV Protection Complex, antioxidants and DNA repair enzymes to shield you from the environmental elements that can be harmful to your skin, such as  free radicals, pollutants and the damaging effects of sun radiation and (HEV) high energy, visible blue light from everyday electronics. All Priori Tetra products feature Genetic Protection Factor (GPF). Broad Spectrum Mineral SPF 50: Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide. DNA Enzyme Complex: microbe + blue/green algae + mustard seed extracts. HEV and Infrared Protection Complex: Carnosine + Soliberine + Sepia Melanin.

uneven texture

I have chosen this multi-tasking overnight treatment cream for your evening routine. It contains a blend of established active ingredients - retinoid, peptides, niacinamide, bakuchiol, glutathione - to smooth skin, reduce lines, fade pigmentation and improve overall radiance.

bakuchiol

Bakuchiol has been dubbed as ‘nature’s retinol’ due to its ability to achieve some of the same skin benefits (without the side effects). Studies have shown this plant active, when used twice daily, to result in visible improvements in wrinkle depth, skin smoothness, elasticity & uneven skin tone.

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.

silybum marianum (milk thistle) fruit extract

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

This mid-strength retinoid night cream brightens, repairs and regenerates the skin. Formulated to account for melanated skin needs, this product is able to address post-acne marks and scarring on all skin tones, while minimising the risk of irritation. It contains a blend of Retinaldehyde, patented theraputic Liposomal Ursolic Acid and a restorative Tripeptide complex working alongside a botanical blend and antioxidants, including Bakuchiol, Glutathione and Niacinamide.

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