Ingredients
Natural Moisturizing Factors & Honey
Moisture-Binding Ingredients
Hydration starts with ingredients that bind water — from the skin's own Natural Moisturizing Factor to the natural sugars of honey.
Natural Moisturizing Factor Complex: Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA (Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid) is a naturally occurring humectant and a key component of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF), constituting approximately 12–14% of it. Sodium PCA can hold up to 250 times its weight in water, making it a potent humectant. Its small molecular structure allows it to penetrate the skin's outer layers, delivering hydration to deeper epidermal layers. Additionally, Sodium PCA exhibits antioxidant properties, neutralizing free radicals that contribute to skin aging, and may stimulate collagen synthesis, enhancing skin elasticity.
Urea: Benefits of Urea in Skincare
Urea stands out as a powerhouse ingredient in skincare, offering multifaceted benefits from deep hydration to gentle exfoliation and skin barrier enhancement. Its ability to address a wide range of concerns such as dryness, irritation, and conditions like eczema or psoriasis makes it an invaluable addition to any skincare routine. By selecting products with appropriate urea concentrations, you can tailor your regimen to meet specific skin needs, ensuring a healthier, more radiant complexion.
Acetyl Glucosamine
A precursor to hyaluronic acid, acetyl glucosamine increases hydration and plumps the skin. It inhibits melanin production, reducing hyperpigmentation, and is effective in brightening skin tone when combined with niacinamide. With consistent use, it may reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Bee-Derived Products in Skincare: Honey
Studies have demonstrated that honey, due to its natural sugars like fructose and glucose, has an exceptional ability to retain moisture. These compounds form a protective layer on the skin, preventing water loss. Additionally, honey combined with glycerin or aqueous extracts can further enhance its hydrating effects, leaving the skin soft and smooth. Honey contains flavonoids and phenolic acids, which act as potent antioxidants, protecting the skin from oxidative stress caused by free radicals.
Glucose and Fructose
Both are humectants and skin conditioners. Glucose draws moisture into the skin due to its humectant properties, participates in energy production within skin cells — aiding repair and rejuvenation — and demonstrates skin-softening properties when used in cosmetic formulations. It enhances barrier function and supports skin elasticity. Fructose binds water molecules, maintaining skin hydration, and supports the skin's natural barrier by replenishing nutrients; it is often combined with other sugars to enhance the moisturizing effect.
Glycine, Lysine and Hydrolyzed Collagen
Recent studies highlight the significant role amino acids play in skin health, particularly in collagen production, skin hydration, and overall skin regeneration. Amino acids such as glycine, proline, and lysine are key building blocks in collagen synthesis and contribute to maintaining the skin's structure and elasticity. When used both topically and orally, these amino acids have been shown to have positive effects on skin repair and aging processes.
Applied topically, amino acids like glycine and lysine contribute to skin hydration, strengthen the skin barrier, and reduce visible signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. They enhance the skin's natural moisturizing factors and help stimulate collagen production.
