Ingredient Spotlight
Care for menopausal skin with these super ingredients, proven to deliver results to target the specific skin concerns caused by hormonal changes
CERAMIDES
Find ceramides in SUPER A RETINOL SLEEP CREAM
Skin identical ingredient
Ceramides are lipids naturally found in skin that strengthen skins natural barrier, maintain moisture levels and calm redness and irritation.
In menopause our skin becomes thinner and weaker and less able to hold onto moisture. Natural ceramide production declines and our skin barrier starts to weaken, making skin more prone to irritation and sensitivity. Ceramides work to strengthen skin’s natural barrier and boost moisture levels in the skin making them essential not only for a healthy looking complexion but a healthy functioning skin.
HYALURONIC ACID
Find hyaluronic acid in QUENCH & SOOTHE SERUM, COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER, SUPER A RETINOL SLEEP CREAM.
Skin identical ingredient/moisturiser/humectant
Known as the ultimate skin hydrator. Hyaluronic acid us a powerful moisture binding ingredient that works beneath the skin’s surface and can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water. It acts like a moisture magnet, drawing water to the skin.
As we go through menopause, we produce less and less hyaluronic acid naturally. This means we lose moisture more quickly from the skin’s surface leading to skin dryness and dehydration. Hyaluronic acid replenishes skin hydration levels, locking in vital moisture.
NIACINAMIDE
Find niacinamide in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER and QUENCH & SOOTHE SERUM.
Cell-communicating ingredient, skin brightening, anti-acne, moisturizer/ humectant
Niacinamide, (also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide) is a multi-functional skincare super ingredient that offers a multitude of benefits for skin. Best known for its ability to improve skin texture and tone, it is proven to brighten skin and boost radiance. It also acts to strengthen a weakened skin barrier by increasing production of ceramides protecting against moisture loss and dehydration. Niacinamide also has anti-inflammatory properties, and it works to soothe and calm redness and irritation. Used over time, niacinamide can reduce pore size and helps to control hormonal breakouts.
As we go through menopause, our skin changes dramatically. Niacinamide can single-handedly target a multitude of skin issues caused by fluctuating hormones. Skin becomes drier and thinner and starts to lose radiance and tone. The skin’s protective skin barrier starts to weaken, and skin becomes more prone to sensitivity and breakouts. Niacinamide works to brighten skin and boost radiance, strengthen skin’s natural barrier as well as calming and soothing with an anti-inflammatory effect. Used over time it will even help to control hormonal breakouts.
PEPTIDES
Find peptides in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER
Cell communicating ingredients.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of certain proteins needed by the skin, like collagen and elastin. When we when apply topically to skin, they send messages to increase collagen production.
As we go through menopause, collagen levels decline rapidly - we lose 30% in the first 5 years after menopause. When we add peptides to the skin they act as messengers, triggering skin to make more collagen and elastin. This supports skin on multiple levels leaving skin plumper, smoother and firmer.
RESVERATROL
Find resveratrol in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER
Antioxidant, phytoestrogen
Found in the skin of red grapes, resveratrol is a naturally occurring skincare super-ingredient. A highly potent antioxidant, it protects skin from environmental stressors. It can also help to repair and reverse cellular skin damage that has already occurred. Resveratrol also acts as a phytoestrogen, meaning it mimics the effect oestrogen has on skin - boosting skin firmness, elasticity, and radiance. It is also proven to help reduce the appearance of age spots.
Skin in menopause can become much more sensitive, but it still needs powerful active ingredients that will make a real difference. It’s wise to be careful with your choice of antioxidant as ingredients you might have been using happily before, like vitamin c, are known to cause irritation in some skin types. Resveratrol is highly effective antioxidant, but it is suitable for most skin types and is well tolerated even for sensitive skin so suitable for menopause.
RETINOL
Find Retinol in SUPER A RETINOL SLEEP CREAM
Cell-communicating ingredient
Retinol is the most proven ingredient for ageing well, heralded for its transformative effects on skin. Retinol speeds up skin cell renewal, gently resurfaces skin, unclogs pores, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduces hyperpigmentation and boosts collagen production.
As we approach menopause fluctuating hormone levels cause skin cell turnover to rapidly decline. As a result, skin becomes drier and duller with loss of tone and radiance and a weakened skin barrier. Retinol works in both the outer layer (epidermis) and inner level (dermis) of the skin. It increases the thickness of both layers by increasing cell turnover and stimulating collagen production for radiant, smoother, stronger skin.
HYDROLYSED HYALURONIC ACID
Find hydrolysed hyaluronic acid in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER and QUENCH & SOOTHE SERUM.
Skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant
Hydrolysed hyaluronic acid is a low-molecular weight version of the super-hydrator hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a powerful moisture binding ingredient that works beneath the skin’s surface and can hold up to 1,000 x its weight in water. Because of its low molecular weight, Hydrolysed Hyaluronic Acid is able to penetrate deeper into the skin’s layers for maximum below-the-surface hydration.
In menopause, skin becomes increasingly dry and dehydrated as it loses its ability to hold onto water. Hydrolysed hyaluronic acid works as a humectant and binds water to the surface of the skin, restoring lost hydration and locking in vital moisture
SODIUM HYALURONATE CROSSPOLYMER
Find sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER and QUENCH & SOOTHE SERUM.
Skin-identical ingredient, moisturizer/humectant
It is special "cross-linked" from of super moisturizer, hyaluronic acid. Normal pieces of hyaluronic acid are chemically bound together to create a mesh structure that coats the skin. The special HA mesh has a remarkable water-binding capacity, five times more than regular hyaluronic acid. This water filled crosslinked hyaluronic gel forms a smooth film on the skin and continuously hydrates giving long-term moisturizing benefits.
In menopause, our skin becomes increasingly dry and dehydrated. Using high-weight compounds of hyaluronic acid delivers immediate and lasting surface hydration, locking in vital moisture.
SODIUM HYALURONATE
Find sodium hyaluronate COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER and QUENCH & SOOTHE SERUM.
Skin-identical ingredient, moisturiser/humectant
The sodium form of the hyaluronic acid - the super hydrator found in the skin that acts as a sponge helping the retain water for plumpness and elasticity. It has immense water holding capacity as it can bind up to 1000 times its own weight in water. Sodium hyaluronate is a smaller molecule than regular hyaluronic acid and can penetrate below the top of the epidermis for superior hydration.
Due to the increased dryness and dehydration caused by the onset of menopause, restoring lost hydration is key. By using hyaluronic acid in different molecular weights, the skin is treated on multiple levels to replenish moisture and glow.
GLYCERIN
Find glycerin in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER and QUENCH & SOOTHE SERUM.
Skin-identical ingredient, moisturiser/humectant
Glycerin is a humectant type of moisturiser - this means that it works like a sponge to draw water to the top layers of our skin. A skin replenishing and skin-restoring ingredient it helps defend skin against dryness by increasing skin’s moisture levels
As skin becomes increasingly dry in menopause, we need to replenish lost moisture with ingredients that act as humectants by binding water to the skin. Because glycerin has a low molecular weight it can penetrate deeper into the skin increasing hydration and relieving skin dryness.
PANTHENOL
Find panthenol in QUENCH & SOOTHE SERUM.
Soothing, moisturiser/humectant
Also known as Vitamin B5, panthenol is a humectant, meaning that it can help the skin to attract water and then hold onto it. This multi benefit ingredient also helps stabilise skins natural barrier to lock in moisture and promote elasticity.
The hallmarks of menopausal skin are dryness and sensitivity. Panthenol works to boost skin hydration and elasticity and it also soothes redness and inflammation.
AVOCADO BUTTER
Find avocado butter in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER.
Skin conditioning
Also known as persea gratissima butter, avocado butter is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agents. Deeply moisturising, it works to sooth dry skin, irritation and relieves dryness
Skin in menopause needs to be nourished to relive the effects of fluctuating hormones. Avocado butter is deeply moisturising and rich in natural emollients to help restore comfort and moisture.
CUPUAÇU BUTTER
Find cupuaçu butter in COLLAGEN BOOST MOISTURISER.
Skin conditioning
Also known as Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, cupuaçu butter is one of nature’s super moisturisers. It is a fat extracted from the fruit seeds of the cupuaçu tree. Known for its excellent moisturising properties it is a superior emollient that restores elasticity and hydration to skin. Rich in oxidants, essential fatty acids and phytonutrients it can also protect against environmental damage.
Cupuaçu is particularly effective in treating dry and flaky skin. It has a high absorption rate so can offer immediate and lasting relief to menopausal dry skin.