Peptides are made up of amino acids that are fragments of proteins needed by the skin, like collagen and elastin. When amino acids are combined in certain formations they create specific peptides, which in turn become specific proteins that make up the skin’s foundation, and are responsible for its texture, strength and resilience.
Researches over the years have shown that different peptides work in very specific ways to target an exact skin care need, and they also teach skin how to help revitalize its building blocks and revive aging skin. Using products with peptides topically is like sending little messengers to the skin, which trigger the skin to perform specific functions like building collagen and elastin, fight free radicals, and reduce inflammations, depending on the type of peptide used.
Designed to act as a booster, the super lightweight Marie Reynolds London Peptide Complex Supercharger is a cocktail of potent peptides——Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, that works at the cellular level to stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, whilst providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.
Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Sodium Gluconate and Sodium Lactacte are also added for an extra boost of hydration.
Fine lines and wrinkles are thus reduced, elasticity is increased, and skin becomes firmer and smoother with a more youthful appearance.
Retinol is the gold standard for anti-aging, particularly in regards to stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis to target wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, and loss of elasticity and firmness. Unfortunately, it may be too strong for those with sensitive, rosacea and eczema skin, while some people may also choose to avoid this active ingredient during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
One of the few promising alternative ingredients is Bakuchiol, although being very different from retinol.
Bakuchiol, is a botanical derived from the leaves and seeds of the Psoralea Corylifolia (Babchi) plant with meroterpene phenol as a major component that has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits. It bears no structural resemblance with Retinoic Acid, and cannot fit into the Retinoic Acid receptor to trigger the same response in the skin. However, it is promising in stimulating the receptor nonetheless to boost production of collagen Type I, III and IV as well as elastin fibres. It also speeds up cell turnover. All these increases the skin's firmness and elasticity, smoothes out wrinkles and fine lines, evens skin tone, reduces hyperpigmentation, while minimizing the appearance of pores and treating acne.
Marie Reynolds London Bakuchiol Complex Supercharger features 1% Bakuchiol, the maximum concentration recommended for use, in a base of anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-aging, nourishing olive-derived squalane. Not only is it designed to help improve fine lines, wrinkles, elasticity, and firmness for all skin types, including sensitive, eczema and rosacea skin, as well as during pregnancy and breastfeeding, in addition to being anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, it also helps downregulate 5-alpha-reductase, an enzyme that increases excess oil production in the skin, and inhibits the growth of P.acnes bacteria, thereby preventing acne.
Ceramides and squalene are lipids that are naturally found in the skin's stratum corneum. They play a crucial role in maintaining the skin's barrier function by filling in the gaps between skin cells, creating a strong and protective barrier that prevents moisture loss and blocks out irritants, bacteria and toxins to help maintain healthy, supple skin. Unfortunately, the level of ceramides and squalene in the skin naturally decreases as we age, which can then lead to dryness, tightness, wrinkles, as just like a dam with a damaged gate, water cannot be locked in, which means no matter how much hydration you give the skin, it will still feel dry. Skin with a disrupted skin barrier is also more prone to sensitivity, redness, inflammations, and acne.
Similar to ceramides, CoQ10 (ubiquinone) is also a substance crucial in our skin health, as not only does it energize skin cells and clear out free radical, it also helps reduce inflammation. Studies suggest that when applied topically, CoQ10 can improve skin texture and smoothness, decrease signs of visible aging such as wrinkles and dull skin tone, protect against environmental damage, as well as alleviate irritations, inflammations, dry patches, and redness. However, our body also produces less CoQ10 with age.
Designed to be used as an ampoule after toners and water-based serums, and before face oils and moisturizers, Marie Reynolds London Ceramide Complex Supercharger is a beautiful blend of ceramides, squalane, CoQ10, hyaluronic acid and luxurious oils in a lightweight hydrogel texture. By infusing skin cells with these much needed substances, as well as fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, polyphenols, phytonutrients, and anti-inflammatory, antibacterial properties, it quickly helps to repair and maintain the skin’s lipid barrier, soothe inflammations and irritations, and nourish skin cells, bringing the skin back to health.
Not only is it beneficial for sensitive, inflamed, eczema, rosacea, dry and dehydrated skin, its lightweight, easily-absorbed hydrogel texture is also exceptionally suitable for oily and acne-prone skin, and those that are reluctant in using face oils.
Skin Quencher bathes the skins cells in a luxurious blend of squalane, peptides and hyaluronic acid. This beautiful cocktail of hydrating and nourishing ingredients acts as a booster to your skin care regimen to illuminate, hydrate, heal, soothe and plump the skin whilst soothing fine lines and wrinkles.
As we age, our level of lipids drop. Skin Quencher contains 16% olive-derived Squalane, a valuable botanical lipid to the skin which mirrors human's lipids in molecular structure and weight. With amazing regenerative, soothing, calming and anti-inflammation properties that is also extremely compatible with the skin, it is excellent for all skin types.
The formula also comprises Palmitoyl Oligopeptide and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7. Together, these two peptides send signals to cells to produce more collagen, plump skin, and smooth wrinkles, thus restoring and maintaining the skin’s youthful appearance. Numerous studies have proven their anti-aging and anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Vegetable Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, as well as Aloe Vera, can also be found in this beautiful formula for long-lasting hydration and water retention.
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, eczema, rosacea, and inflammatory skin.
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Please refer to the individual product pages by clicking the product names under the "Description" section.