This barrier-repair essence is formulated around Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This calming serum is formulated around Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract and Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin Conditioning
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCollagen Amino Acids
Moisturising
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Dioleate
Emollient
Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Trehalose
Humectant
Elastin
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentHydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Extract
BleachingLecithin
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Brassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-195
Oligopeptide-196
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-197
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-198
Oligopeptide-199
Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Lauroyl Lysine, Sucrose Polystearate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Triolein, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Collagen Amino Acids, Ceramide NP, Glyceryl Dioleate, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Levulinic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Levulinate, Maltodextrin, Trehalose, Elastin, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Adenosine, Cyclodextrin, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Olea Europaea Fruit Extract, Lecithin, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Arginine, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-6, Oligopeptide-195, Oligopeptide-196, Oligopeptide-197, Oligopeptide-198, Oligopeptide-199, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a byproduct of fermenting Galactomyces yeast (the same yeast traditionally used to brew sake, Japan's beloved rice wine).
Sake brewers have long been known for their remarkably youthful hands. This is what actually first sparked scientific interest in GFF's skin benefits.
GFF works by stimulating filaggrin production in the skin. Filaggrin is a protein that binds structural proteins in the outer skin layer together to form a tight barrier that shields against allergens, bacteria, and moisture loss.
It's also a key building block of our natural moisturizing factors (NMF), or the network of compounds that keep skin plump and hydrated.
By boosting filaggrin, GFF helps strengthen both our barrier and our skin's ability to retain moisture.
Beyond hydration, GFF has notable antioxidant properties that help protect against oxidative stress and UV-induced inflammation.
Research also suggests it may help regulate sebum and keratin production. This could be an interesting option for those concerned about oiliness or skin texture.
Fungal acne:
This ingredient doesn't contain fatty acids or oils that could feed Malassezia, and the yeast used to make it (Galactomyces) is a different genera of fungi from Malassezia. The presence of one doesn't stimulate the other.
However, there is a concern raised by some communities that this ingredient could trigger a reaction in people who are broadly sensitive to yeast/fungal-derived ingredients.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltratePentylene Glycol (1,2-pentanediol) is a multitasking little diol with three main roles in a formula:
Research on alkanediols (the family pentylene glycol belongs to) show they work by disrupting microbial cell membranes. This disruption helps the primary preservative system in a product work more effectively at lower doses.
On the safety side, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in current cosmetic practices + concentrations.
Typical use levels in a formula run about 1-5%.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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