Antioxidants & Essential Vitamins

Niacinamide (Vitamin D3)

Niacinamide, or Vitamin B3, is a multitasker for the skin. It helps reduce the appearance of pores, tackles uneven skin tone, and fortifies the skin's protective barrier. Plus, it's known to reduce redness and calm inflamed skin, making it a favorite for many skin types.

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Retinol (Vitamin A)

Retinol, derived from Vitamin A, is best known for its potent anti-aging properties. By stimulating skin cell turnover, it reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. Additionally, it helps unclog pores and refines the skin's texture, leading to a clearer, more youthful complexion. This powerful antioxidant has many derivatives (forms) and is a must-have for every anti-aging skin care routine.

 

Panthenol (Vitamin B5)

Panthenol, also known as Vitamin B5, is a skin-soothing agent. It attracts moisture to the skin, ensuring it stays hydrated and feels soft. Additionally, it promotes healing and reduces irritation, making it ideal for sensitive or recently damaged skin.

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Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

Tocopherol, commonly known as Vitamin E, is a natural skin-conditioning agent. It's valued for its moisturizing qualities, ensuring skin remains supple and hydrated. As a potent antioxidant, it protects the skin from external aggressors like pollution and UV damage, while also aiding in the healing of minor skin irritations.

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Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice) is a plant extract rich in polysaccharides, amino acids, and minerals known for its hydrating and soothing properties.

It helps calm irritation, supports barrier recovery, and improves skin hydration. Aloe also promotes a refreshed, smoother look by helping the skin retain water and by supporting its natural healing process.

Studies show that topical Aloe Vera increases stratum corneum hydration and accelerates skin recovery following UV exposure or irritation. A 0.5% Aloe Vera gel significantly reduced erythema and supported epidermal regeneration within seven days.

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Hyaluronic Acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the skin that binds up to 1,000 times its weight in water. In our formulations, we use both low- and medium-molecular-weight forms to hydrate multiple skin layers.

Medium-weight Hyaluronic Acid provides surface-level hydration and visible smoothness, while low-molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid penetrates deeper to improve elasticity and strengthen the skin barrier. Together, they leave the skin plump, supple, and hydrated.

In clinical studies, topical Hyaluronic Acid significantly increased skin hydration, improved elasticity, and reduced wrinkle depth after 4–8 weeks of use. Low-molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid (50–300 kDa) has shown deeper dermal penetration and stronger barrier-repair benefits than higher-weight forms.

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Ocean Lace, also known as Sea Spaghetti (Himanthalia elongata), is a brown seaweed extract rich in polysaccharides, amino acids, and marine minerals that help protect and strengthen the skin.

It helps improve skin hydration, elasticity, and resilience while providing antioxidant and anti-pollution defense. Marine nutrients in Ocean Lace support the skin’s natural collagen network and barrier function, helping maintain a firm, smooth texture.

In vitro studies show that Himanthalia elongataextract increases collagen and elastin synthesis and enhances hydration. In cosmetic testing, marine algal extracts improved firmness and skin smoothness within 28 days of use.

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Pomegranate Seed Oil is a rich botanical oil containing punicic acid (omega-5), tocopherols, and polyphenols. It is known for its antioxidant, regenerating, and barrier-strengthening properties.
It helps protect the skin from oxidative stress, supports elasticity, and promotes a smoother texture. Its high antioxidant content also helps counteract environmental damage and contributes to a radiant, healthy glow.
Studies show that topical Pomegranate Seed Oil increases keratinocyte proliferation, enhances epidermal regeneration, and reduces lipid peroxidation. A study showed that pomegranate extract improved skin elasticity and hydration after four weeks of use.

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Olive Squalane is a lightweight, stable emollient derived from olives and structurally similar to the skin’s natural sebum.

It restores suppleness and softness, enhances moisture retention, and strengthens the skin’s protective lipid barrier. Its exceptional skin affinity makes it ideal for all skin types, leaving a smooth, non-greasy finish.

Formulations containing squalane have been shown to improve skin hydration and tactile smoothness, supporting barrier function and elasticity through replenishment of natural lipids.

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Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C Ester) is a next-generation, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C that remains stable, penetrates deeply into the skin, and converts to active ascorbic acid inside cells. It provides powerful antioxidant defense while supporting collagen formation and improving radiance, tone, and overall smoothness.

It helps protect the skin from oxidative stress and sun-related damage, supports natural collagen synthesis, and visibly reduces the look of uneven pigmentation. This advanced Vitamin C ester also works in synergy with Vitamin E (tocopherol) to enhance firmness, elasticity, and long-term resilience.

Vitamin C is recognized as one of the most scientifically proven antioxidant ingredients in dermatology.

According to Baumann (2009): 

• it acts as a cofactor for collagen synthesis, essential for hydroxylation of proline and lysine; 

• it functions as a free-radical scavenger, reducing oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation;

• it serves as a brightening agent, inhibiting tyrosinase and decreasing melanin formation; and 

• it is a synergistic antioxidant, performing best in combination with Vitamin E (tocopherol).

Baumann also highlights that while ascorbic acid is the most studied form, lipid-soluble derivatives such as Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate were developed to improve stability, skin penetration, and compatibility with modern emulsions (p. 149).

In dermatological studies, topical Vitamin C increased dermal collagen synthesis, reduced UV-induced redness and oxidative damage, and visibly improved firmness and smoothness after 8–12 weeks.

Lipid-soluble Vitamin C esters such as Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate demonstrated superior stability, absorption, and antioxidant performance compared to standard ascorbic acid.
Laboratory and clinical research at higher concentrations (10–30 %) has shown increased collagen synthesis, reduced pigmentation, and improved radiance in photodamaged skin.

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Retinaldehyde (Vitamin A Derivative)  is a stabilized, high-efficacy form of Vitamin A that naturally converts into retinoic acid within the skin. It offers the rejuvenating benefits of retinoic acid with significantly lower irritation, making it suitable even for sensitive skin types.

It helps stimulate collagen synthesis, boost cell renewal, and visibly refine skin texture. Retinaldehyde also smooths fine lines and wrinkles, enhances firmness, and promotes a more even, radiant complexion.

Biochemical research has shown that retinaldehyde converts to retinoic acid up to 11 times faster than retinol, resulting in faster visible improvements in skin smoothness and tone.

In clinical studies, formulas containing 0.05–0.1 % retinaldehyde achieved up to 30 % reduction in wrinkle depth and 20 % improvement in elasticity after 12 weeks of daily use. Visible results were observed within 8 weeks, confirming its strong rejuvenating and skin-firming action.