Skincare is ever changing so we are going to take you through the A B C’s of the latest and greatest ingredients that you will want to be adding to your skincare regime stat! Everything you need to know from the cult favourite, skin-quenching hydration ingredients, to the most nourishing vitamin A you will ever use. Read on to be in the know with all the latest ingredients, products, tips, and tricks!
Bakuchiol
Let’s talk about an A + ingredient and great alternative to standard retinols, Bakuchiol! It has been used in ayurvedic medicine for well over 1,000 years. Bakuchiol is a 100% natural active ingredient obtained from the babchi seeds (psoralea corylifolia plant). Described as the true alternative to retinol, it presents striking resemblances with the performances of retinoids but is much gentler with the skin. Botanical ingredient that helps brighten the skin’s appearance and visibly improve skin tone and clarity. Not all bakuchiols are created equal, and Sytenol A is the gold standard for Bakuchiol and a true retinol alternative.
Introducing
Bakuchiol Complete
Always wanted to use Vitamin A, but thought it was too advanced for you and your skin? This sensitive skin-friendly serum helps promote a smoother, more vibrant-looking complexion as it locks in moisture. Powered by Bakuchiol (Sytenol A), a vegan botanical alternative to traditional retinol, this lightweight conditioning serum helps brighten the look of skin, visibly improves the appearance of an uneven skin tone, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Who's It For?
This gentle alternative to retinol can be used for all types of skin: dry, oily or sensitive. Whether you want to maintain a youthful complexion, or target key concerns, Bakuchiol is the active ingredient you want to be looking for. Use both AM and PM by massaging a small amount into cleansed skin. Check out more information here.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Eating your oranges isn’t the only way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C, and that longed for glow! Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a potent vitamin C derivative which helps brighten the look of skin. This show stopping Vitamin C is oil soluble, which allows it to be incorporated into an oil rather than the usual serums. Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is a stable form of Vitamin C, meaning more of the good stuff will make it into the skin, and last longer in its packaging too. A great Vitamin C alternative for those with skin sensitivities, and those prone to breakouts.
Introducing
BrillianCy
Level up your Vitamin C game by using a luxurious face oil! Formulated with a concentrated Vitamin C derivative, BrillianCy is a lightweight face oil that helps illuminate the look of dull skin for a radiant-looking appearance. Age-defying plant extracts and oils combine to help boost skin moisture, improve the look of dark spots and protect the skin from environmental stressors, helping to improve the overall appearance of skin tone and texture. Powered by rejuvenating, vibrant botanical infusions like Elderberry Fruit Extract and Sunflower Seed Oil, this brightening face oil helps firm the appearance of skin and lock in moisture for a hydrated, smoother-looking complexion.
Who's It For?
Ideal for all skin types, this lightweight and moisture-locking Vitamin C Brightening Face Oil instantly gives skin a fresh burst of hydration and visibly brightens skin’s appearance for a more radiant-looking glow. Use BrillianCy as a part of your AM/PM daily skin care routine to help reduce the appearance of dark spots and protect the skin from environmental stressors. For an even more spa-like experience, massage BrillianCy in a controlled circular motion across the skin for a relaxing at-home experience that will help you feel refreshed and renewed. Check out more information here.
Sodium Hyaluronate Acid
We all know the importance of drinking our water everyday? But our skin needs to be feed its hydration both internally AND externally. A tried and true crowd favourite, Sodium Hyaluronate Acid - a form of hyaluronic acid that can enter the deep layers of your skin. Here, it attracts moisture and reduces inflammation. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the human body. Hyaluronic acid is a moisture binder, which means that it will attach itself to the water in the cells making them 'plump’.
Introducing
Skin Thirst
Boost hydration and mattify the look of skin with this gel-to-cream moisturizer. Skin Thirst is infused with Hyaluronic Acid and Witch Hazel to help lock in moisture and protect the skin from environmental stressors while a plant-based extract Lecithin - helps deeply condition. With a blend of micro fine powders that help blur the appearance of fine lines and pores, this Moisturising Hyaluronic Acid Cream helps promote an overall softer, smoother and more balanced-looking complexion.
Who's It For?
Developed with skin-quenching ingredients help lock in long-lasting moisture without excess shine this moisturizer is made for all skin types, and perfect for AM/PM. A great multi-tasking product for those who are time poor or are wanting a minimal routine. Apply to freshly cleansed and toned skin in the morning. Great for daytime use under makeup to help promote longer wear and that flawless finish. Check out more information here.
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Probiotic’s are vital to our gut health… but did you know they also play a big role in our skin’s health? Lactococcus Ferment Lysate is a nourishing probiotic that helps support the skin's microbiome, improve barrier function, and strengthen the skin's natural defense. The skin’s microbiome is made up of “good” and “bad” microbes that live on its surface – both types are needed for that healthy, glowy complexion. The skin’s microbiome can easily become unstable from a number of internal or external factors including pollution, sun damage, and irritating skin care products. Lactococcus Ferment Lysate helps maintain a healthy balance in the skin’s microbiome by maximising the benefits of ‘good’ bacteria, strengthening the skin’s natural defenses for optimal hydration, reduced redness and, improved appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Introducing
Harmonize
Harmonize is a Microbiome Boosting Moisturizer that is specially designed to help restore a healthy microbiome and balance the complexion. This multitasking moisturizer is powered by a nourishing probiotic that quenches the skin with hydration by helping to improve the natural moisture barrier. Featuring an age-defying blend of plant and fruit extracts, Harmonize helps protect from environmental stressors, soothe the skin and encourage a smoother appearance with daily use.
Who's It For?
Lightweight, and deeply hydrating, Harmonize Microbiome is suitable for all skin types. With its enhancing microbiome properties, this is a great addition to supporting barrier impaired skin. Apply to freshly cleansed skin, both AM/PM. Check out more information here.
Your Go-To Routine!
Nourished Skin from Day to Night
A gentle routine to help you find your skin care balance in 2022. Featuring a refreshing cleanse in the morning with Purity Solution, the ultimate glow from Bakuchiol, and locking it all in, with the perfect canvas, Skin Thirst. Finish off your day with benefit clean to help wash away the day, massage in brilliancy for the ultimate at home spa treatment, and sleep well with harmonize ready to refresh your skin while you sleep.
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