Overview
What it is
Serum with 11 ingredients that contains hyaluronic acid
Cool Features
It is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe
Suited For
It has ingredients that are good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
Fun facts
Cellex-C is from Canada.
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Explained
Water. 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!
Learn more about WaterWe don't have a description for Glycosaminoglycans yet.
Soluble Proteoglycan is the name used for water-soluble proteoglycans, or large “gel-like” skin matrix molecules. These molecules help skin hold onto water and support the structure around cells.
In a small 4-week clinical study, people with mild atopic dermatitis, dry, and eczema-prone skin found using a daily emollient (soluble proteoglycan + hyaluronic acid + hydrolyzed collagen) significantly improved skin hydration, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and itch.
Research also suggests that proteoglycans from sources like salmon nasal cartilage can "talk" to skin cells and encourage them to stay healthy by supporting the cells that maintain the skin's structure.
Other studies show proteoglycans may help skin recover from damage from things like UV exposure.
Learn more about Soluble ProteoglycanSodium Chondroitin Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBeta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Glucuronic Acid is a type of sugar used by our bodies to expel harmful substances via urine. In skincare, it is used as a humectant to boost skin moisture.
Fun fact: This ingredient is a precursor of ascorbic acid. It is also found in fermentation products such as kombucha.
Ellagic acid is an antioxidant found in pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and nuts. It mainly acts as a brightening agent and antioxidant in cosmetics.
By interrupting the enzyme that kicks off melanin production (tyrosinase), it slows down how much new pigment your skin makes. It's antioxidant side helps by neutralizing UV-generated reactive oxygen species and also activates the skin's own defense pathway.
Studies show interesting results:
It's also worth nothing that none of these studies reported adverse effects from this ingredient.
You'll often see this ingredient paired with specific solvents or encapsulated because it is poorly water soluble (this limits bioavailability).
Learn more about Ellagic AcidAnthocyanins are organic pigments found in plants. They play a role in a plant's reproduction process. Anthocyanins also give fruits and vegetables their color.
There are more than 300 types of Anthocyanins.
Anthocyanins have antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
Ongoing research is being conducted on whether Anthocyanins have UV protectant properties.
Fruits that are black, blue, brighr red, and pink contain the highest amounts of Anthocyanins.
Learn more about AnthocyaninsThis is a proprietary blend from the brand, Cellex-C.
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Cellex-C is a Canadian brand
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