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pore refining serum

SALICYLIC ACID. Acne treatment, exfoliant. Belongs to the group of active compounds of the beta hydroxy acids, acting as keratolytic agents. Topical salicylic acid treats acne by reducing swelling and redness and unplugging blocked skin pores to allow pimples to shrink. It treats other skin conditions by softening and loosening dry, scaly, or thickened skin so that it falls off or can be removed easily.

PINEAPPLE BIO-CATALYST. Enzymatic exfoliation. Bromelain is a complex mixture of enzymes, containing numerous proteases and other non-proteolytic enzymes. Proceeds in 100% of the stem of the pineapple (Ananas comosus). It is obtained by a lyophilization process, which preserves the natural enzymatic activity intact.

PAPAYA BIO-CATALYST. Enzymatic exfoliation. Effective broad spectrum proteolytic enzyme. It is obtained from the purified and stabilized extract of the latex of the papaya fruit (Carica papaya).

ENVIRONMENT STRESS CONTROL EXTRACT (MARRUBIUM VULGARE EXTRACT) Youth protecting and promoting. Extract of a unique extremophile algae species that has managed to develop survival strategies that enable it to grow on glaciers and in permanent snow.
Due to the use of the stress response molecules produced by the algae in these extreme environmental conditions, it is possible to protect the youthfulness of the skin in an effective manner.

PREBIOTIC REBALANCER (SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE) Prebiotic, restructuring, moisturising. Marine Exopolysaccharide secreted by a planktonic microorganism produced by culture in a bioreactor to obtain a pure and natural molecule that has no land-based equivalent to control skin renewal. Readjusts skin renewal (INV, TGM1, SPRP, LCE, CDSN, NICE 1), Improves natural immunity genes (DEFB103, SLPI, RB RNase 7, S100A10), Acts on chronic inflammation markers (S100A7, TLR2, TNF, CXCL5, CXCL10), and activates Rehydration (Hyaluronic acid)

UREA. Moisturising. Improves squamation.
The urea is a natural component of the epidermis and is also part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor of the skin. It constitutes one of the most effective natural moisturizers and its presence is paramount to maintain the moisture and the skin flexibility. When the amount of urea in the epidermis diminishes, the stratum corneum loses its ability to retain water and keep the moist, consequently appearing squamation, irritation, and dryness.

IRIS FLOWER EXTRACT. Regenerating, pore tightening. The iris extract helps stop the development of acne symptoms. The regenerating action works by accelerating tissue repair and helps the epidermis to preserve its integrity tightening pores and reducing the shiny aspect of the skin. The skin is refined with a poreless look. Blemishes are reduced to a clearer and fresher complexion.

BABCHI SEED EXTRACT (Bakuchiol) Extracellular matrix rejuvenator. It is a well defined pure natural compound obtained from the edible seeds of Psoralea corylifolia (Bu-gu-Zhi – 补骨脂). It improves dermal & dermo-epidermal architecture providing a broad-spectrum 3D structure benefit.