mattifying lotion

CM-Glucan is the signature, medical grade and patented active ingredient found in all the Skincode Essentials products. Purified from the cell walls of baker’s yeast, this active ingredient has the proven ability to stimulate the skin’s own defense mechanism, to accelerate skin regeneration and to reduce wrinkle depth. CM-Glucan enhances the skin’s resistance to UVA induced oxidative stress, as well as other environmental hazards. It enhances the turnover of cell renewal and accelerates skin recovery, while restoring the skin’s moisture barrier. It is also known as the repair and defense molecule.

Nettle Extract is rich in Vitamin A and K, Calcium, Iron and Magnesium. Its healing, stimulating and anti-septic properties make it ideal for combination, oily, break-out and acne prone skin. It helps to regulate the oil production, while soothing and encouraging skin healing.

Pore Refining Active is a precious medical resin based on mastic, an aromatic resin from the Lentisk trees native to the Greek island of Chios. It has strong anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that work to reduce the pore size and purify the skin.

Vitamin C is a strong anti-oxidant that promotes collagen synthesis. It also inactivates Tyrosinase, the enzyme involved in the release of melanin, which leads to skin darkening and uneven pigmentation. As a result it helps to reduce skin discoloration and age spots, while promoting an overall more even skin tone.

Vitamin E has strong anti-oxidizing and moisturizing properties. It helps to enhance the skin glow and tones the tissues. It plays an important role in the prevention of skin damage due to UVA and UVB radiation.