See the formula in detail
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s formula doesn’t rely on just one peptide. are you ready? Acetyl octapeptide-3 and hexapeptide-3, often referred to as “neurotransmitter-inhibiting” peptides, help limit muscle contraction, making your expression lines look a little softer over time. As Dr. Ibrahim explains, “It works similarly to Botox in concept by reducing the intensity of repetitive facial movements.” Then there’s Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (also known as Matrixyl). This is a long-standing staple that signals fibroblasts to produce more collagen and elastin. In conclusion, Dr. Ibrahim added that acetyltetrapeptide-2 and decapeptide-4 “support collagen production, act similar to growth factors, and promote overall skin repair.”
Additionally, there are supporting ingredients such as amino acids (glycine, proline, and arginine), which Dr. Safai explains are “essential components of collagen itself.” In other words, peptides tell the skin what to make. Amino acids make this possible.
And importantly, this formula does not forget about hydration. A mixture of hyaluronic acid, glycerin, oils and butters keeps the barrier intact. Because, as Dr. Ibrahim points out, “stimulating collagen is of no use if the skin barrier is too compromised to function properly.”
first impression
It’s more milky than I expected for a serum, but you can clearly see that when you look at the formula. As mentioned above, emollients and lipids such as shea butter, sunflower oil, almond oil, and vitamin E are also suspended in its base, as well as moisture-binding humectants such as glycerin and hyaluronic acid. This combination gives you a soft, opaque, almost lotion-like look.
Source: Allure – www.allure.com
