Stress Less 0.5% Beta-Glucan + Madecassoside Serum
Regular price $25.000.5% Beta-Glucan + Madecassoside Serum: A light & silky gel formula with high amounts of Beta-Glucan from Oat and Madecassoside from Centella Asiatica to soothe and repair the skin.
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
Stress Less is designed to improve sensitive, damaged, irritated or dehydrated skin with the combination of Beta-Glucan & Madecassoside, two supermolecules with remarkable skin soothing, repairing and hydrating abilities.
Beta-Glucan is the most bioactive and valuable part of Oat with intensive skin repairing, skin smoothing & wound healing properties, while Madecassoside is one of the main active components of Centella Asiatica, a medicinal plant that has well-established soothing, wound healing and antioxidant activities.
Found in this formula is a concentration of 0.2% Beta-Glucan and 0.3% Madecassoside. While these numbers might not sound high, when it comes to these two actives, they are.
Studies use Madecassoside from as low as 0.05% (shown to inhibit UV induced melanin production) or at 0.1% combined with 5% Vitamin C for anti-aging benefits. 0.2% of Madecassoside has remarkable barrier-supporting, skin moisturising, as well as redness & itching reducing properties in atopic or psoriasis-prone skin. In-vivo studies (made on real humans) by the manufacturer of Beta-Glucan show that the molecule improves skin barrier recovery used at 0.05%, while its moisturising ability is as good as that of hyaluronic acid or even greater. Used at 0.1%, Beta-Glucan makes the skin firmer, smoother and more elastic.
Stress Less is especially recommended for those with dehydration, sensitivity, redness and irritation prone skin. It is also beneficial for those using strong actives (e.g. anti-acne such as benzoyl peroxide or anti-aging such as tretinoin) known to dry the skin or compromise the skin barrier.
Geek tip: use Stress Less with C-Glow in the morning for added smart-ageing benefits.
| Skin concerns – sensitivity, irritation, weakened barrier, dehydration |
| Suitable for – all skin types, especially sensitive |
| Texture – silky, lightweight, non-sticky, gel texture |
| pH Level – 5-5.5 |
HOW TO USE
- Can be used in the AM and/or PM.
- After cleansing, apply a few drops to the face before creams.
GOOD TO KNOW
- Shelf-life: 2 years from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)
- Stress Less is cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance & essential oil free, gluten free, fungal-acne safe, and pregnancy safe.
- Should persistent irritation occur, stop use immediately and consult your local physician.
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.
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Keep out of reach from children.
Check our FAQ page for more information on product use and patch testing.
INGREDIENTS
Key Ingredients:
✴︎ Madecassoside: One of the main biologically active components of the famous medicinal plant Centella Asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola or Cica. It has well-established wound healing, skin soothing and antioxidant activities.
✴︎ Beta-Glucan: A supermolecule coming from Oat that has intensive skin-repairing and wound healing properties, while being a great skin soother and moisturiser, even showing some anti-aging benefits. It is a large polysaccharide (sugar) molecule, somewhat similar in structure to Hyaluronic Acid hence showing similar (or some claim even greater) skin hydrating properties. While the larger beta-glucan fractions stay on the top of the skin to hydrate & smooth it, the smaller fractions penetrate deeply (even into the dermis, the middle layer of the skin) showing promising anti-aging benefits.
✴︎ Saccharide Isomerate: A skin-identical carbohydrate molecule that binds to the skin like magnet and keeps the skin hydrated longer than most other humectants.
Full Ingredients:Aqua (Water), Methyl Gluceth-20, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol Please note that from time to time, products are innovated without notice. For the most accurate information please consult the product box. If you spot an error, please let us know! We will update this ingredients list as soon as possible. |
Research:
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 27 (5) – Oct 1, 2005, Anti‐Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non‐Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta‐Glucan
Phytotherapy Research, , Volume 28 (2) – Oct 1, 2005, Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta‐Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Review
Shen, Xueqing, et al. "Propionibacterium acnes related anti-inflammation and skin hydration activities of madecassoside, a pentacyclic triterpene saponin from Centella asiatica." Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry 83.3 (2019): 561-568.
Liu, Mei, et al. "Madecassoside isolated from Centella asiatica herbs facilitates burn wound healing in mice." Planta medica 74.08 (2008): 809-815.
Haftek, Marek, et al. "Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long‐term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin." Experimental dermatology 17.11 (2008): 946-952.
Jung, Eunsun, et al. "Madecassoside inhibits melanin synthesis by blocking ultraviolet-induced inflammation." Molecules 18.12 (2013): 15724-15736.
