Dr. Marko Lens, internationally renowned authority in skin ageing & skin cancer introduces a new advanced cosmeceutical face cream that helps to reduce the visible signs of skin aging suitably designed & created for those with sensitive skin. Introducing Marine Complex, a rich moisturising cream formulated with a proprietary marine complex containing a unique blend of algae with strong regenerative power. This soothing cream deeply restores the skin, smoothes fine lines & wrinkles & diminishes the appearance of visible signs of skin aging. Leaves skin looking renewed, smoother & more radiant. “ Many women cannot use anti-aging creams because their active ingredients trigger discomfort & irritation. I wanted to create a cream with strong anti-ageing benefits that would be suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Marine Complex is an excellent soothing moisturiser rich in marine-based ingredients that deliver visible anti-aging results without upsetting the skin"" Dr. Marko Lens CLINICAL HIGHLIGHTS Clinical study showed (twice daily application for 28 days):
- Reduction in skin irritation to chemicals – 26%
- Increase in skin moisture + 54.6%
- Reduction of the volume of wrinkles
- 25.6%
- Reduction of the area of wrinkles – 16.2%
- Increase in skin elasticity + 21.4% Active Ingredients: Marine exopolysaccharide: Sugar molecule obtained by bio-fermentation of a marine bacterium Pseudoalteromonas. Due to its high water-binding capacity, this sugar acts as a marine alternative to hyaluronic acid. Protects the skin by retaining moisture & gives the skin a fuller, plumper, more youthful look. Alteromonas ferment: A peptidic extract from a marine bacterium Alteromonas that lives in the deep sea (the abyssal zone). This protein derivate rich in amino-acids demonstrates strong anti-inflammatory activity, protects skin’s immune system (Langerhans cells), helps repair damaged skin through IL-1 regulation & increases collagen & elastin production. Clinical studies showed that this active molecule is excellent for sensitive, reactive & damaged skin. Skeletonema costatum: A microalga originated from Brittany. Rich in essential amino acids, this alga helps to reduce skin redness & prevent inflammation by inhibiting two key inflammatory mediators: IL-8 & PLA2. Excellent to counteract the painful effects of sunburn. Spirulina: A blue-green alga rich in eight amino-acids with regenerative properties. This alga is an excellent antioxidant & also is known to help reduce skin irritation & redness. Himanthalia elongata (Thongweed or Sea spaghetti): A brown alga rich in Vitamins A, C & E along with essential amino acids & minerals. Demonstrates excellent moisturising, repairing & anti-inflammatory properties. Gorgonian (Sea whip): A marine plant that looks like a soft coral. Possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties & thus acts as an excellent skin-soothing marine ingredient. Ulva lactuca (Sea lettuce): A green alga with strong antioxidant & skin-soothing properties. Undaria pinnatifida (Wakame): A brown seaweed derived from protected bay sea waters in Japan. Boosts production, maturation & binding of elastin & collagen fibres of the extracellular matrix. Promotes synthesis of hyaluronic acid. Clinical studies showed that wakame helps maintain the skin’s moisture balance, visibly reduces the appearance & volume of wrinkles & improves skin firmness, elasticity & smoothness. Wakame also helps protect the skin against environmental aggressors. Plankton: A marine microalga playing an important role against atmospheric pollution by absorbing large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere through the process of photosynthesis. Increases cellular respiration. Rich in essential fatty acids (building blocks of healthy cells), plankton extract provides moisture to the skin, reinforces the skin barrier & helps restore the skin. Peptidic fraction of a plankton demonstrates anti-inflammatory & soothing properties. Laminaria digitata (Oarweed): A large brown alga rich in alginic acid, vitamins, minerals & amino-acids. Demonstrates several properties: stimulates metabolic processes, increases cellular energy production & stimulates elimination of excess fluids through the increase of osmotic exchanges. Oarweed is also a good skin conditioner. Chondrus crispus (Irish moss): A red alga derived from the rocky parts of the Atlantic coast of Europe. Rich in carrageenans, polysaccharides that act as a second skin ingredient by forming a film on the skin protecting it from water loss. Irish moss shows excellent moisturising properties Gluconolactone: A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that offers all benefits of AHAs but suitable for sensitive skin due to its gentle nature. Gluconolactone is an excellent skin-conditioning agent. By binding water droplets from the air it helps to replenish lost moisture & soften & soothe the skin. Gluconolactone also creates a protective barrier on the skin & prevents a loss of moisture. This PHA demonstrates -chelating, antioxidant & anti-bacterial properties. Some clinical research showed that it may help to soothe rosacea-prone skin. Unlike glycolic acid, gluconolactone does not increase skin sensitivity to the sun. Corallina officinalis: A red seaweed growing on rocky shores. Corallina demonstrates revitalizing & restorative properties due to its multifunctional activity: increases cellular oxygenation, promotes collagen production & boosts cellular cohesion. Rich in antioxidants, this seaweed protects skin from damaging free radicals. Dulse: A red seaweed rich in minerals & vitamins. Acts as an excellent skin protector due to its strong moisturising & regenerating properties. Fucus serratus (Toothed wrack): A seaweed derived from the Atlantic coasts of Europe. Rich in vitamins & minerals, this seaweed helps restore the skin by boosting collagen production in fibroblasts. Fucus also demonstrates strong antioxidant activity. Hyaluronic acid: An important natural component of skin. Zelens uses a low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid (HA) with unique moisturising properties. HA improves skin moisture, helps to retain & maintain skin elasticity & reduces the appearance of wrinkles. Shea butter: A natural lipid extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree or Karite’ (Butyrospermum Parkii). Demonstrates remarkable moisturising properties. Suitable for sensitive skin. Dermatologist tested. Not tested on animals. Paraben Free.