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.
The skin is thus restored and regenerated, and the lipid barrier strengthened.
Formulated specifically to:
Stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid
Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
Firm and increase elasticity
Prevent premature aging
Improve and prevent acne
Anti-inflammatory
Soothe skin
Repair the skin barrier
After toning with Hydr8™, apply 2-3 drops directly to skin as an ampoule day and night. Follow with Peptide Complex Supercharger, Skin Quencher, or Elixir™ and Reson8™.
1% Bakuchiol - a promising ingredient with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits that aims to stimulate collagen production and thus smooth fine lines and wrinkles, as well as increase elasticity and firmness, whilst fighting inflammations, free radicals and acne. 1% is the maximum concentration recommended for use for this ingredient.
Squalane - nourishing and moisturising with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-aging properties, also helps fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - helps restore the skin's protective barrier while replenishing moisture and preventing moisture loss, leaving skin soft and smooth. Also works as an antioxidant.
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.
The skin is thus restored and regenerated, and the lipid barrier strengthened.
Formulated specifically to:
Stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid
Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
Firm and increase elasticity
Prevent premature aging
Improve and prevent acne
Anti-inflammatory
Soothe skin
Repair the skin barrier
After toning with Hydr8™, apply 2-3 drops directly to skin as an ampoule day and night. Follow with Peptide Complex Supercharger, Skin Quencher, or Elixir™ and Reson8™.
1% Bakuchiol - a promising ingredient with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial benefits that aims to stimulate collagen production and thus smooth fine lines and wrinkles, as well as increase elasticity and firmness, whilst fighting inflammations, free radicals and acne. 1% is the maximum concentration recommended for use for this ingredient.
Squalane - nourishing and moisturising with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-aging properties, also helps fade hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - helps restore the skin's protective barrier while replenishing moisture and preventing moisture loss, leaving skin soft and smooth. Also works as an antioxidant.
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.
Formulated specifically to:
Stimulate the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid
Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
Firm and increase elasticity
Prevent premature aging
Promote wound healing
Anti-inflammation
Fight free radicals
After toning with Hydr8™, apply directly to skin as an ampoule, or mix 2-3 drops with any other serums for an extra boost. Follow with Skin Quencher, or Elixir™ and Reson8™.
Copper Tripeptide-1 - Copper Tripeptide-1 has been clinically proven to stimulate the synthesis of collagen in skin fibroblasts, increase accumulation of total proteins, glycsaminoglycans and DNA in dermal wounds, and increase synthesis of decorin - a small proteoglycan in the regulation of collagen synthesis and wound healing, thereby improving skin elasticity, clarity, firmness and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. It also has unique wound healing properties by stimulating the breakdown of unhealthy, too large collagen in scar tissue and stimulating nice and healthy collagen production afterwards. Additionally, it has significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 - Fine lines and wrinkles usually form when we constantly repeat facial expressions, such as smiling or frowning. Acetyl hexapeptide is designed to lessen and prevent the appearance of wrinkles by blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles and preventing muscle contractions, similar to Botox but without the side effects. It also promotes the skin’s natural production of Type 1 collagen, whilst optimizing ths skin's collagen and water retention function, further improving fine lines, wrinkiles, and skin elasticity. Research shows that when used for 30 consecutive days, it can reduce wrinkle depth by up to 30%.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 - Palmitoyl tripeptide-5 can enter epidermis and can penetrate deep into the dermis, where it works on the specific skin receptors and stimulates the production of collagen in the skin. It thus firms the skin, and reduces wrinkles and fine lines. This peptide also stimulates hyaluronic acid and elastin synthesis. The combine effect is increased water content and elasticity, and less wrinkles. Additionally, it supports the healthy functioning of the skin cells and helps in removal of toxins. In a clinical study, 77% of the participants saw significant visible improvement in firmness and elasticity, and 60% noticed significant reduction in the appearance of pore size after 4 weeks.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 - Also called Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, it is a messenger peptide that directly stimulates collagen I, glycosaminoglycan (chains of polysaccharides linked to a central protein in the dermis of the skin, for example, hyaluronic acid), and fibrillogenesis, and reinforces the epidermis. Many studies and clinical trials have found that applying it twice daily for at least four weeks can result in statistically significant reductions in wrinkle length, depth and skin roughness. It also helps decrease the appearance of pores, and help the skin retain moisture.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 - Acting as a cellular messenger, studies have shown that Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 can significantly stimulate the regeneration of collagen fibers in the dermis and the production of hyaluronic acid in the skin, which helps reduce wrinkles, as well as tighten skin by attracting moisture to the epidermis.
In addition, it reduces inflammatory cytokines, known as interleukins, which in turn, reduces the cumulative damage that UV radiation, pollution, stress, and other pro-inflammatory factors bring to the skin. Studies have shown Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 reduces interleukin production by 86% after UV exposure. It has also been shown to lighten pigmentation, and even skin tone. Some studies suggest it may help in reducing the appearance of rosacea.
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Reson8™, Stage 2 of Marie Reynolds London's award-winning Epidermal Blanket system, is a lightweight hydrator formulated with a complex of ingredients including Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil, Rosehip Oil, Avocado Oil, Plum Oil, Passionfruit Oil, Arnica Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Marine Collagen, Green Tea Extract, Tomato Extract, Melon Extract, Gotu Kola Extract, and Blueberry Extract etc. to calm, repair and stabilize the skin’s lipid barrier while providing penetrating hydration and healing effect to the skin.
In addition, Neroli Oil, Frankincense Oil and Rose Geranium Oil were carefully chosen for their skin rejuvenation and regeneration properties, as well as their ability to tune in to the human bodies to achieve optimum benefits, including physically, mentally and emotionally!
The lightweight formula is also formulated without occlusives like lanolin, shea butter, wax or mineral oil etc., and thus would not clog pores, which in turn, reduces the appearance of acne, blackheads, and excessive oiliness.
Can be used alone, or paired with Stage 1 Elixir™ for the most optimal synergistic effect.
Skin that Resonates
Each organ, system and cell in the body also has its own frequency – even our thoughts. In fact everything has a vibration. Human beings resonate at 528 MHz. Essential oils lower in MHz can help to benefit physical conditions and pathogens, whereas essential oils with a higher MHz benefit the mental and emotional ones. Ingredients in both elixirs were specifically chosen both for optimum hydration and nourishment and also their ability to ‘tune in’ to the human frequency. A gentle blend of three specific essential oils were chosen to tune in to mind, body and spirit. Rose in particular has the highest energy resonance, closest to human MHz. Along with Rose, Frankincense and Neroli were added to a blend, which raise the vibration for optimum benefits.
Formulated specifically to:
Hydrate, moisturize, and lock in moisture
Soothe sensitivity, redness, inflammation & acne
Stimulate collagen synthesis
Nourish, firm, and improve elasticity
Smooth wrinkles and fine lines
Fight and neutralize free radicals
Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory
Apply 1-2 drops of Elixir™ onto a clean skin after and serum, follow with 1-2 pumps of Reson8™.
Gotu Kola - highly soothing and regenerating, it helps to calm skin, relieve inflammation, and aid the skin's healing process. Also excellent for treating acne.
Aloe Vera - rich in vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants known to alleviate skin conditions. Its hydrating qualities plump the skin, moisturize dry cells, and diminish the appearance of blemishes.
Green Tea, Blueberry - fight free radicals, help the skin to detox, slow the appearance of aging, protect elastin and collagen.
Rosehip Oil - high in vitamins A and C and antioxidants, it restores the complexion, improves skin tone, hydrates, minimizes hyperpigmentation, scars, wrinkles and fine lines.
Arnica Oil - rich in antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties, it also helps blood flow through capillaries, thus improving pigmentation.
Jojoba Oil - skin compatible with strong anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties. Also rich in natural ceramides to help promote wound healing and improve barrier function, and prevent and decrease epidermal loss of water.