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4-Step Skin Rescue Kit

Cleanse - Soothe - Heal - Protect

This past year has been like no other, and doesn’t our skin know it?

And in the absence of real-world social interactions, we are now exposed to unprecedented levels of blue-light as a result of increased screen time.

We’re all feeling the strain in one way or another, and internal stresses as well as environmental aggressors can cause havoc with our skin, leading to breakouts & inflammation.

So, ditch the PPE and take a slow, deep breath…

Our no-fuss 4-Step Skin Rescue Kit brings together some gentle & effective formulations to cleanse, soothe, heal & protect, while supporting the skin’s precious microbiome.

Cleanse - Soothe - Heal - Protect

1 Cleanse

Regular use of face masks means our skin is exposed to an unhealthy environment: warm & moist, with a lack of air circulation. This humidity can exacerbate skin problems, slowing cell turnover, clogging pores, compromising the skin barrier and allowing bacteria to thrive.

Formulation: 'Wash Away the Day'

Mild & gentle sulfate-free antioxidant gel-to-foam cleanser which effectively removes make up, leaving the skin feeling clean & fresh without disrupting the microbiome. Clearthix® S delivers carbomer-free thickening properties to this water gel formulation.

Formulation: 'Micellar Cleansing Oil'

Light oil that removes make up and rinses away, leaving the face moisturised. Micromulse™ LB offers a new way to make liquid Micellar Oils for rinse off applications. This functional blend provides a quick and easy way to make super transparent oils with a transforming oil-to-milk texture.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Clearthix® S

Clearthix® S is a specially-formulated blend of sodium alginate and cellulose gum that can be used at room temperature as a viscosity modifier or gel former. which allows it to form carbomer-style gels and can be used as a carbomer alternative.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Micromulse™ LB

A 100% natural ingredient, Micromulse™ LB provides formulators with a quick and easy way to make transparent liquid Micellar Oils that are easily rinsed away. With a transforming oil-to-milk texture it is perfect for cleansing oils, retaining the cleansing power of micelles whilst leaving the skin moisturised, with no need for double cleansing.

Formulation: 'Gelled Oil Cleanser'

Splash face with water before applying this soft balm onto the skin. Massage into skin for 20-60 seconds, then rinse with water for soothed, cleansed skin.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Bergasoft Mild Surfactants

A range of mild, sulphate-free, high-foaming, anionic and non-ethoxylated surfactants for personal care applications.

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2 Soothe

MASKNE (aka ‘Acne mechanica’) is inflammation and irritation caused by physical friction on the skin.

Formulation: 'Post-PPE Recovery Mask'

Soft & soothing Green Tea & clay mask to calm and care for the skin. Bentone Hydroclay ™ 550 provides a creamy texture as well as emulsion stability. Fancor® Meadowfoam Seed Oil provides rich emolliency without greasiness. Meadowestolide® helps improve skin barrier function leaving the skin moisturized.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Bentone Hydroclay™ 550

Bentone Hydroclay™ 550 delivers a smooth and silky texture, with comforting skin feel. This low viscosity, high stability rheology modifier is perfect for serums, primers and face masks.

Featured Product: 4MAN

Multifunctional active for male skin care that delivers a soothing effect while reducing the signs of aging and promoting moisturization. 4MAN is composed by the synergistic combination of hops, licorice, red algae extract, French rose, panthenol and menthol.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Arct’Alg®

Natural peptide derived from arctic algae. Stimulates epidermal cells to provide better hydration and protection against environmental factors. Provides skin soothing effect - suitable for premium skincare & bodycare applications.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Quench T™ PF

Paraben-free active, botanically derived from Kola Nut, Mate and Guarana extracts. Provides anti-irritant, anti-redness and soothing properties.

3 Heal

Skin damaged by acne needs help to repair and regenerate. Gently clear away dead skin cells and encourage cell turnover, helping to heal visible damage on the skin’s surface. Healing actives can speed up the restoration of the skin barrier.

Formulation: 'Fight the Maskne'

Daily treatment for blemish-prone skin, with high purity glycolic acid to boost cell regeneration. Glyacid 70HP stimulates the skin cell turnover, smoothens acne-induced scars and helps to refine the skin texture by keeping pores clear.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Glyacid 70 HP

High-purity glycolic acid made using a unique production and cleaning process resulting in a product free of formaldehyde. Clear, colourless liquid.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Exfo-Bio

Active ingredient based on tropical fruits, rich in carbohydrates and AHAs.

Formulation: 'Face Covering Recovery Serum'

This beautifully light serum supports the regeneration of mask-stressed skin and helps to prevent impurities and irritations. Bentone Gel®LC V is used cold process to create a low viscous but extremly stable W/O emulsions. In addition, the Bentone Gel® network improves dispersion and stabilisation of the actives. Meadowestolide® moisturises and helps to regenerate the skin.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Pantrofina® Skin 360

Botanical active ingredient which protects, soothes and revitalises the skin. Delivers Antioxidant and soothing anti-pollution effects and reduces the signs of ageing. Also offers moisturising, sebum regulation & anti-acne effects.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Glistin®

Premium skincare active for cutaneous neuro-protection. Enhances skin's barrier function and optimises scar healing.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Hydroxyprolisilane®

Skin restructuring active with firming and scar healing effects.

4 Protect

In the absence of real-world social interactions, we are exposed to unprecedented levels of BLUE LIGHT as a result of increased screen time. Our levels of engagement with apps, games & streamed entertainment over the past year have caused us to form new habits, some of which are likely to stay with us beyond Covid.

Formulation: 'Resurrect & Protect'

Extremolyte-powered facial serum to protect against blue light and other external stresses, whilst calming and repairing the skin. Extremolyte molecule, Ectoin® natural, provides powerful protection, against environmental stresses including blue light. Glycoin® natural delivers excellent wound healing and skin tissue repair, anti-redness and hydration benefits.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Ectoin® natural

Powerful natural stress-protection molecule, a so called "extremolyte". This multifunctional active ingredient is able to prevent cell damage and inflammation caused by all sorts of stress factors, thereby preserving the skin´s beauty and health.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Glycoin® natural

Protective and re-activating substance of the Resurrection plant Myrothamnus flabellifolia, which can be found in the deserts of southern Africa. Resurrection plants have the unique and fascinating ability to survive for long periods without a single drop of water.

FEATURED PRODUCT: Entadine

Anti-photoaging active based on extract of tropical vine seeds & bark. Provides first defence against UV damage and keeps the skin's immune system healthy, reducing UV induced inflammation.