{"product_id":"stress-less","title":"Stress Less","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.5% Beta-Glucan + Madecassoside Serum:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA light \u0026amp; silky gel formula with high amounts of Beta-Glucan from Oat and Madecassoside from Centella Asiatica to soothe and repair the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWHY IT’S SPECIAL\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStress Less\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is designed to improve sensitive, damaged, irritated or dehydrated skin with the combination of Beta-Glucan \u0026amp; Madecassoside, two supermolecules with remarkable skin soothing, repairing and hydrating abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-Glucan is the most bioactive and valuable part of Oat with intensive skin repairing, skin smoothing \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudies use\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMadecassoside\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom as low as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e0.05%\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(shown to inhibit UV induced melanin production) or at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e0.1%\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecombined with 5% Vitamin C for anti-aging benefits. 0.2% of Madecassoside has remarkable barrier-supporting, skin moisturising, as well as redness \u0026amp; itching reducing properties in atopic or psoriasis-prone skin. In-vivo studies (made on real humans) by the manufacturer of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeta-Glucan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStress Less is especially recommended for those with dehydration, sensitivity, redness and irritation prone skin. It is also beneficial for those using strong actives (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ee.g. anti-acne such as benzoyl peroxide or anti-aging such as tretinoin) known to dry the skin or compromise the skin barrier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeek tip: use \u003cstrong\u003eStress Less\u003c\/strong\u003e with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchemistry.sg\/collections\/geek-gorgeous\/products\/c-glow\" title=\"C-Glow Geek \u0026amp; Gorgeous Singapore\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eC-Glow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the morning for added smart-ageing benefits.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSkin concerns\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e– \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esensitivity, irritation, weakened barrier, dehydration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuitable for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e all\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e skin types, especially sensitive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTexture \u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esilky, lightweight, non-sticky, gel texture\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epH Level\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e–\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e 5-5.5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHOW TO USE\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan be used in the AM and\/or PM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter cleansing, apply a few drops to the face before creams\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/9226\/0004\/files\/Serum_Layer.png?v=1645612534\" width=\"601\" height=\"214\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/9226\/0004\/files\/Serum_Layer.png?v=1645612534\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/9226\/0004\/files\/AM_PM_Routine.png?v=1645640208\" width=\"599\" height=\"210\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/9226\/0004\/files\/AM_PM_Routine.png?v=1645640208\" data-mce-style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUse in the\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAM and\/or PM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGOOD TO KNOW\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf-life:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2 years from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStress Less\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis cruelty-free, vegan, fragrance \u0026amp; essential oil free, gluten free, fungal-acne safe, and pregnancy safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShould persistent irritation occur, stop use immediately and consult your local physician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStore in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of reach from children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCheck our\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alchemistry.sg\/pages\/faq\" title=\"FAQ\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/alchemistry.sg\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epage for more information on product use and patch testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eINGREDIENTS\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKey Ingredients:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✴︎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMadecassoside:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✴︎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeta-Glucan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u0026amp; smooth it, the smaller fractions penetrate deeply (even into the dermis, the middle layer of the skin) showing promising anti-aging benefits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✴︎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSaccharide Isomerate\u003c\/strong\u003e: A skin-identical carbohydrate molecule that binds to the skin like magnet and keeps the skin hydrated longer than most other humectants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull Ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAqua (Water), Methyl Gluceth-20, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that from time to time, products are innovated without notice. For the most accurate information please consult the product box. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you spot an error, please let us know! We will update this ingredients list as soon as possible.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eResearch:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInternational 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\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhytotherapy Research, , Volume 28 (2) – Oct 1, 2005, Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta‐Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShen, 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiu, Mei, et al. \"Madecassoside isolated from Centella asiatica herbs facilitates burn wound healing in mice.\" Planta medica 74.08 (2008): 809-815.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaftek, 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJung, Eunsun, et al. \"Madecassoside inhibits melanin synthesis by blocking ultraviolet-induced inflammation.\" Molecules 18.12 (2013): 15724-15736.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geek \u0026 Gorgeous","offers":[{"title":"30ml","offer_id":44331227283620,"sku":"GG010","price":27.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/9226\/0004\/files\/Stress_Less_Geek_Gorgeous.png?v=1793807581","url":"https:\/\/alchemistry.sg\/products\/stress-less","provider":"Alchemistry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}