This lightweight serum contains Niacinamide (Vitamin B3 - 5%) and Panthenol (Provitamin B5 - 2%) to hydrate and brightens the skin. Tasmanian Pepperleaf, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract and Arnica Montana are rich in antioxidant properties to help to sooth protect the skin. Hyaluronic Acid works as a humectant to surge hydration into the skin. The serum is suitable to use on acne prone skin and the salicylic acid content also helps regulate sebum production and minimise pores.
Directions for use
Apply a few drops to your face in the morning and evening before oils or moisturiser.
Ingredient Spotlight:
Tasmanian Pepper Leaf: Protects and calms reactive skin by inhibiting the skin discomfort sensor TRPV1 activity and reducing inflammation markers.
Arnica Montana: Arnica Montana flowers are great for the skin as they contain various ingredients for the skin like sesquiterpene lactones or helenalin, carbonic acid, flavonoids, coumarins and volatile oils. Helenalin along with flavonoid act on the skin that is exposed to stress and help in smoothening and renewing it. Arnica also has great antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and heals sunburns, wounds, minor burns and superficial phlebitis.
Calendula Officinalis: a botanical ingredient that comes from the common marigold. This ingredient has several properties that make it essential to any skin care regimen, including the promotion of skin tightness, promotion of wound healing and UV protection.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3): Niacinamide (vitamin B3): Increases ceramides and free fatty acids in the skin, which are key components of its protective lipid barrier. Along with locking in moisture and boosting hydration, it also brightens skin, calms redness, and increases tolerance to topical retinoids.
Salicylic Acid: Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid and a derivative of aspirin. Once salicylic acid is put to work on the skin, it penetrates pores and dissolves the bonds between surface skin cells. It is this process that unclogs pores and reduces blemishes. Suitable for oily skin types It can also reduce sebum secretion and reduce inflammation. Salicylic acid can potentially dry out the skin when over-used so always monitor how your skin reacts to it to avoid any flaky patches or further irritation.