A high potency concentrate rich in provitamin D & bio-mimetic lipids structurally similar to those found in the skin, fortified with a proprietary botanical complex containing powerful plant sterols (precursors of Vitamin D). Formulated to deliver multiple skincare benefits, this unprecedented, lipid-replenishing treatment helps to restore the skin’s natural barrier & build skin’s resilience. Protects skin against environmental aggressors & strengthens skin’s resistance to stressed conditions. Leaves skin replumped, supple, protected & healthy-looking. Vitamin D is involved in differentiation & regulation of growth of keratinocytes, enhances expression of proteins involved in barrier function, & demonstrates protective effect against microbial attack, environmental aggressors & stressed conditions. Key Benefits:
- Replenishes lipids & fortifies skin barrier function.
- Help build skin’s resilience.
- Protects skin against environmental aggressors & stressed conditions. Active ingredients: Provitamin D (7-Dehydrocholesterol): This active ingredient is the most important molecule in the synthesis of vitamin D. 7-Dehydrocholesterol is naturally present in the stratum spinosum & stratum basale of the epidermis as a precursor of Vitamin D. Under the influence of sunlight 7-dehydrocholesterol in the epidermis is converted to vitamin D3. Phospholipids: Major building components in the structure of any cellular membrane essential for all vital physiological processes. These natural skin-identical ingredients demonstrate moisturising, restructuring & protective properties. Sterol complex: A blend of vegetable-derived esters structurally similar to skin lipids. Demonstrates moisturising, conditioning & repairing properties. Reinforces skin barrier function. Sphingolipids: Lipid molecules with strengthening, restructuring, repairing & moisturising properties. Reinforce skin’s barrier function, improve skin elasticity & demonstrate soothing & softening properties. Omega-3 & Omega-6: Essential fatty acids derived from safflower oil. Help restore & maintain lipid barrier function & balance the moisture of the skin. Omega acids act as skin protectors & revitalisers. Soybean sterols: Phytosterols derived from soybeans are lipid molecules with strong biomimetic & soothing properties. Structurally similar to skin natural lipids, these sterols moisturise skin, reduce water loss & strengthen natural barrier function. Glycolipids: Lipid molecules analogous to the intercellular lipids of stratum corneum (SC) demonstrate structuring, repairing & protective properties. Strengthen the barrier function & hydro-retaining capacity of skin. Proprietary botanical complex: A unique blend of botanical extracts rich in plant sterols which play an important role as precursors of vitamin D. This blend contains 3 different types of mushrooms (Shitake, Reishi, Portobello), lichen & plankton. Tripeptide: This potent peptide stimulates natural collagen production. It activates Keratinocyte Growth Factor (KGF), one of key players in modulating tissue repair & remodeling. Chondroitin sulfate: A natural molecule present in connective tissue cross-linking with the collagen. Demonstrates firming properties to give the matrix a distinct 3D structure. 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. Yeast: A natural extract from the live yeast cells (Saccharomyces Cerevisiae). Increases cell respiration & metabolism, stimulates oxygen consumption & helps tissue repair & wound healing. Demonstrates anti-inflammatory & protective properties. Vitamin E: An antioxidant with a key role in the protection of cellular membranes from free radicals. It is the major antioxidant in the human epidermis with strong protective effects against UV-induced skin damage. Corn oil: Rich in omega-6. Demonstrates excellent moisturising & conditioning properties. Geranium oil: An essential oil extracted from the plant Rose geranium. This oil possesses antioxidant & antiseptic properties. It helps to balance the secretion of sebum & clear oily skins. Traditionally it has been used for years to help healing of wounds, burns & ulcers. Not tested on animals. Paraben Free.