​​Sodium Hyaluronateat a Glance

• Salt form of hyaluronic acid
• Excellent skin-replenishing ingredient
• One gram can hold up to six liters of water
• More readily absorbed into skin than hyaluronic acid
• Available in different molecular weights for controlled penetration 

Sodium Hyaluronate Description

Sodium hyaluronate is the salt form of the skin-replenishing ingredient hyaluronic acid. It shares the same benefits as hyaluronic acid, including its remarkable ability to help skin retain a lot of moisture - one gram (or 0.03 oz.) of hyaluronic acid can hold up to six liters of water. Used on skin, it doesn’t hold that much water; instead, as a smart ingredient, sodium hyaluronate helps skin maintain water balance, which is critical to its healthy appearance.

In addition to its moisture-binding (humectant) properties, sodium hyaluronate is also considered a postbiotic, meaning it can help nourish and maintain skin’s microbiome.

The chief difference between hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate is that sodium hyaluronate is more bioavailable - meaning skin more readily absorbs it than hyaluronic acid. 

Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid at a Glance

• Known for its moisturizing, repairing and regenerative
• Helps with skin elasticity, softness, brightness and hydration 
• Long lasting effect up to 7 days

Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid  Description

Cross-linked Hyaluronic acid is known for its moisturizing, repairing and regenerative properties. The benefits on the skin following the hyaluronic acid products vary according to the molecular weight and the percentage of hyaluronic acid use within the cosmetic preparation. The molecular structure of hyaluronic acid allows it to bind and retain water molecules, thus helping to maintain skin elasticity and the water balance state of epidermis.

Niacinamide at a Glance

• Famous for visibly reducing enlarged pores and improving dull, uneven skin tone
• Boosts skin’s barrier strength and hydration
• Helps mitigate negative effects of environmental stressors
• Also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide
• Stable in the presence of light (which is unique for an antioxidant)

Niacinamide Description

Niacinamide (also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinamide) is a unique skin-restoring ingredient that offers a multitude of benefits for skin. It is best known for its ability to help visibly reduce enlarged pores and improve uneven/dull skin tone. It also strengthens a weakened skin barrier.

An advantage of niacinamide’s antioxidant power is that it can help visibly repair damage from UV light while offsetting other sources of environmental attack (including the negative impact of airborne pollutants). Another helpful benefit is that niacinamide helps fortify skin’s surface against moisture loss and dehydration by boosting its natural production of skin-strengthening ceramides. Studies have also shown niacinamide has a positive effect on reducing wrinkle depth.

Unlike many superstar anti-aging ingredients, niacinamide is stable in the presence of heat and light. It is water soluble and presents as colorless needles or white crystalline powder in its raw material state.

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 at a Glance

• Also known as agireline and acetyl hexpeptide-3
• Synthetically derived
• Has water-binding abilities and skin-restoring properties
• Is considered a neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptide

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 Description

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a synthetic peptide that is primarily used in skin care products. Formerly known by its original trade name Argireline and generically as acetyl hexapeptide-3, it has water-binding properties and skin-restoring abilities that play roles in helping skin look and feel younger.

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptide, meaning it works within skin’s surface layers to interrupt the look of expression lines; however, its efficacy in this regard doesn’t replace in-office wrinkle-smoothing injectable procedures.

Interestingly, research from suppliers has shown this peptide also helps support skin’s collagen and preserve a firmer appearance.

Studies have shown this peptide can penetrate further into skin and delivery greater efficacy for smoothing expression lines if specific formulary steps are followed, including accounting for the type of emulsion (a higher water content allows greater penetration).

Hydrolyzed Collagen at a Glance

• Collagen that’s been broken down into smaller segments
• Increases skin’s moisture levels
• Promotes a dewy, smooth appearance
• Also commonly used in supplements

Hydrolyzed Collagen Description

Hydrolyzed collagen, also referred to as collagen peptides, is collagen that’s been broken down into short chains of amino acids, forming collagen peptides.

Contrary to popular belief, hydrolyzed collagen does not function as an anti-aging ingredient, but rather a humectant that assists in hydrating skin. Humectants help promote a smooth, plump and dewy appearance by drawing and binding moisture to the skin. They work particularly well when paired with emollients, which help trap moisture within the skin.

Collagen occurs naturally in the body. Alongside elastin, it provides structure and firmness to skin, helping skin maintain a youthful, tight appearance. As we age, our body slows production of collagen and elastin. Combined with accumulated environmental damage, mostly from UV light exposure, this results in sagging skin with a compromised, fragmented structure.

Caffeine at a Glance

• Caffeine is the chief stimulant that will improve the look of cellulite or puffy eyes.

Caffeine  Description

The Stimulating Compound Helps Revive Puffy-Looking Eyes

Probably the best-known beauty benefit of caffeine is its ability to help improve the appearance of puffy-looking eyes. Often, when your eyes are puffy, it’s due to fluid accumulation. Eye products containing caffeine help encourage your body to flush out this excess fluid, which may give your eyes a smoother, noticeably less puffy appearance.