Barrier Defense Serum

AQUA (WATER)
The base of most skincare formulations, acting as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients.
Benefits:

• Hydrating: Helps deliver moisture to the skin.
• Solvent: Aids in blending ingredients effectively.

GLYCERIN
A humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it hydrated and soft.
Benefits:

• Moisturizing: Helps retain skin hydration.
• Barrier Support: Strengthens the skin’s natural protective layer.

LACTOCOCCUS FERMENT LYSATE
A probiotic ingredient that helps improve skin renewal and barrier function.
Benefits:

• Skin Renewal: Supports the natural cell regeneration process.
• Barrier Protection: Strengthens skin’s defenses against environmental stressors.

HYDROGENATED FARNESENE (C13-15 ALKANE)
A lightweight emollient that provides a smooth, silky feel to skincare formulations.
Benefits:

• Silky Texture: Enhances skin softness.
• Non-Greasy Moisturizer: Hydrates without feeling heavy.

NIACINAMIDE
A form of Vitamin B3 known for its brightening and anti-inflammatory properties.
Benefits:

• Brightening: Reduces dark spots and evens skin tone.
• Anti-Inflammatory: Helps calm redness and irritation.

CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT WATER (CUCUMBER (CUCUMIS SATIVUS) EXTRACT)
A hydrating and soothing ingredient known for its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
Benefits:

• Hydrating: Provides moisture and refreshes the skin.
• Soothing: Helps reduce redness and irritation.

SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM/BLACK TEA FERMENT
A fermented ingredient rich in antioxidants that helps improve skin texture and elasticity.
Benefits:

• Antioxidant-Rich: Protects skin from environmental damage.
• Skin Smoothing: Enhances texture and elasticity.

PROPANEDIOL
A natural, skin-friendly solvent that enhances ingredient penetration and hydration.
Benefits:

• Moisturizing: Helps retain skin hydration.
• Enhances Absorption: Improves the effectiveness of active ingredients.

INULIN
A prebiotic ingredient that helps balance and support a healthy skin microbiome.
Benefits:

• Prebiotic Support: Promotes beneficial bacteria for skin health.
• Hydrating: Helps maintain skin moisture balance.

SODIUM POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE
A stabilizing and thickening agent used to create a smooth, non-sticky texture in skincare formulations.
Benefits:

• Texture Enhancer: Provides a smooth application feel.
• Non-Greasy: Helps maintain a lightweight formulation.

SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE
A powerful moisture-binding agent that helps retain hydration for long-lasting skin comfort.
Benefits:

• Long-Lasting Hydration: Binds moisture to the skin.
• Strengthens Skin Barrier: Helps prevent moisture loss.

BACILLUS FERMENT
A bioactive enzyme derived from fermentation, known for its gentle exfoliating and skin-renewing properties.
Benefits:

• Exfoliating: Helps remove dead skin cells for a radiant complexion.
• Skin Renewal: Promotes a smoother and more even texture.

HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
An antioxidant and soothing agent that enhances the stability of skincare formulations.
Benefits:

• Antioxidant Protection: Helps defend against environmental stressors.
• Soothing: Calms and reduces skin irritation.

POLYMNIA SONCHIFOLIA ROOT JUICE
A prebiotic ingredient that nourishes the skin microbiome and promotes hydration.
Benefits:

• Microbiome Support: Encourages beneficial bacteria growth.
• Hydrating: Helps retain skin moisture.

CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
A multifunctional ingredient that provides skin-conditioning and preservative-boosting properties.
Benefits:

• Moisturizing: Helps soften and smooth the skin.
• Preservative Booster: Enhances the efficacy of preservatives in formulations.

1,2-HEXANEDIOL
A humectant and preservative component that helps maintain moisture and product stability.
Benefits:

• Hydrating: Attracts and retains moisture in the skin.
• Preservative Action: Helps prevent microbial growth in formulations.

TOCOPHEROL
A form of Vitamin E that provides antioxidant protection and skin conditioning benefits.
Benefits:

• Antioxidant Protection: Helps neutralize free radicals.
• Nourishing: Supports skin repair and hydration.

SCUTELLARIA ALPINA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
A botanical extract with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to soothe and protect the skin.
Benefits:

• Soothing: Helps calm sensitive or irritated skin.
• Protective: Provides antioxidant benefits against environmental stressors.

MALTODEXTRIN
A polysaccharide that helps stabilize and enhance the texture of skincare formulations.
Benefits:

• Texture Enhancer: Improves the feel of skincare products.
• Skin Conditioning: Supports moisture retention.

TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE
A chelating agent that enhances product stability and boosts the effectiveness of preservatives.
Benefits:

• Stabilizing: Helps prevent ingredient degradation.
• Preservative Enhancer: Supports antimicrobial effectiveness.

ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER
A synthetic polymer used to stabilize and thicken skincare formulations.
Benefits:

• Texture Enhancer: Improves the consistency and feel of products.
• Stabilizer: Helps maintain formulation stability.

SCENEDESMUS RUBESCENS EXTRACT
A microalgae extract known for its skin-protecting and anti-aging properties.
Benefits:

• Protective: Shields skin from environmental stressors.
• Anti-Aging: Helps reduce signs of aging and supports skin renewal.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE
An alkaline pH adjuster used to balance skincare formulations.
Benefits:

• pH Balancing: Helps maintain optimal product pH for skin compatibility.

LACTOBACILLUS
A probiotic ingredient that supports the skin’s microbiome and strengthens its barrier.
Benefits:

• Microbiome Support: Helps maintain a healthy balance of skin flora.
• Barrier Strengthening: Improves skin resilience against environmental aggressors.

ALPHA-GLUCAN OLIGOSACCHARIDE
A prebiotic ingredient that nourishes beneficial skin bacteria for improved health and hydration.
Benefits:

• Prebiotic Support: Promotes the growth of good bacteria on the skin.
• Hydrating: Helps retain moisture for smoother skin.

BETA VULGARIS ROOT EXTRACT (BEET EXTRACT)
A natural extract rich in antioxidants and hydrating properties.
Benefits:

• Antioxidant-Rich: Protects against oxidative stress.
• Hydrating: Helps maintain skin’s moisture balance.

GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT
A botanical extract known for its antioxidant and soothing effects on the skin.
Benefits:

• Antioxidant: Helps protect skin from free radical damage.
• Soothing: Reduces inflammation and calms the skin.

LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE
A natural preservative derived from fermented radish root that provides antimicrobial benefits.
Benefits:

• Natural Preservation: Helps extend product shelf life.
• Skin Conditioning: Contributes to a balanced skin microbiome.

FERMENT FILTRATE
A byproduct of fermentation that provides beneficial enzymes and nutrients for skin health.
Benefits:

• Nourishing: Supports skin renewal and hydration.
• Microbiome Friendly: Helps maintain skin’s natural balance.

CITRIC ACID
An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used to adjust pH levels and provide gentle exfoliation.
Benefits:

• Exfoliating: Helps remove dead skin cells for a brighter complexion.
• pH Balancing: Maintains the optimal pH of skincare formulations.

PHENOXYETHANOL
A preservative used to prevent bacterial growth and extend product shelf life.
Benefits:

• Preservative: Helps keep skincare products fresh and safe.
• Antimicrobial: Prevents contamination and bacterial growth.

PHENETHYL ALCOHOL
A natural or synthetic aromatic alcohol used for its preservative and fragrance properties.
Benefits:

• Preservative: Helps inhibit microbial growth.
• Fragrance: Provides a mild, pleasant scent.

SODIUM BENZOATE
A widely used preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi in cosmetic formulations.
Benefits:

• Antimicrobial: Protects products from spoilage and contamination.
• Preservative: Extends the shelf life of skincare formulations.

SODIUM CARRAGEENAN
A natural thickening agent derived from red seaweed, used to improve product texture.
Benefits:

• Thickening: Enhances the viscosity and consistency of formulations.
• Moisturizing: Helps retain hydration in skincare products.

JANIA RUBENS EXTRACT
A red algae extract known for its hydrating and antioxidant properties.
Benefits:

• Hydrating: Helps boost skin moisture levels.
• Antioxidant: Protects skin from environmental damage.

POTASSIUM SORBATE
A mild preservative that inhibits the growth of mold and yeast in skincare products.
Benefits:

• Preservative: Helps extend the shelf life of formulations.
• Antifungal: Prevents mold and yeast contamination.

FERULIC ACID
A powerful antioxidant found in plant cell walls, known for its anti-aging and skin-protective properties.
Benefits:

• Antioxidant: Protects skin from free radical damage and environmental stressors.
• Anti-Aging: Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

TUBER MELANOSPORUM EXTRACT
A truffle extract rich in essential nutrients, known for its hydrating and anti-aging benefits.
Benefits:

• Hydrating: Improves skin moisture retention and elasticity.
• Nourishing: Provides essential vitamins and minerals for skin health.

PHASEOLUS ANGULARIS SEED EXTRACT
A botanical extract derived from red bean seeds, known for its exfoliating and brightening effects.
Benefits:

• Exfoliating: Helps remove dead skin cells for a smoother complexion.
• Brightening: Promotes an even skin tone and radiance.

SODIUM CITRATE
A buffering agent that helps maintain the pH balance of skincare formulations.
Benefits:

• pH Regulator: Helps stabilize the acidity of formulations.
• Antioxidant: Protects against oxidative stress.

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-2
A bioactive peptide that helps improve skin elasticity and firmness.
Benefits:

• Firming: Enhances skin structure and reduces sagging.
• Anti-Aging: Supports collagen production for youthful-looking skin.

ACETYL HEPTAPEPTIDE-4
A peptide known for its ability to strengthen the skin barrier and enhance hydration.
Benefits:

• Barrier Repair: Strengthens the skin’s protective barrier.
• Hydrating: Helps maintain skin moisture levels.