Retinoids, are derivatives of vitamin A that can be found in nature from animal and plant sources, although most commercially available retinoid products are produced synthetically in the lab. Retinoids are molecules that bind to and activate retinoic acid receptors to influence the proliferation (cell growth & division) and differentiation (unspecialized to specialized) of cells.…
The human skin is a dynamic and complex organ with a unique structure. It consists of different cell types and layers with different functionalities. Primarily made up of three layers, the upper layer is the epidermis, the layer below is the dermis, and the third and deepest layer is the subcutaneous tissue. The outermost layer,…
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin, leading to dryness, irritation, and a compromised skin barrier. But with the right strategies and products, your skin can remain hydrated and healthy throughout the colder months. At 1611 LABS, our science-backed formulations are designed to tackle winter skin concerns head-on, delivering transformative results even in harsh…
The ingredient on everyone’s radar at the moment. A little bit like what they did with niacinamide, tranexamic acid etc. Now it’s ectoin’s moment to shine! Ectoin is a small amino acid derivate that belongs to a group called extremolytes. Extremolytes are what we call stress-protection molecules. They protect microorganisms and plants from lethal and…
Oil & water are as equally important when it comes to skin health and maintaining a healthy skin barrier. Striking the balance is key to help fight intrinsic & extrinsic factors that contribute to skin ageing. WHAT DOES WATER DO FOR THE SKIN? Water is important to keep the skin hydrated. Lack of water…
Our skin suffers from both intrinsic and extrinsic ageing factors, which causes structural & functional changes to the extracellular matrix (ECM). These are characterized by features such as wrinkles, dryness, texture irregularities, loss of firmness & elasticity, pigmentation etc. Intrinsic skin ageing, also known as chronological ageing, is a natural consequence of ageing and…
N-acetyl-d-glucosamine (NAG) is an amino-monosaccharide that acts as a substrate precursor (one of it’s many functions) for the biosynthesis of polymers such as glycosaminoglycans (i.e hyaluronic acid). It is easily incorporated in the skin layers due to its smaller molecule size. A hydrophilic molecule, mostly water soluble, this enhances it’s ability to be effectively delivered…
Bakuchiol, a meroterpene, is a phenolic compound with a monoterpene side chain. It belongs to a rare group of terpenoids in which the aromatic ring system is derived from a phenylpropane unit. It has no structural resemblance to retinoids, but has similar functionalities. Bakuchiol helps control inflammation by inhibiting/down regulating pro-inflammatory genes and enzymes,…
Acne-prone skin tends to be very sensitive. There are many ways to make it angrier/more inflamed, which will lead to more breakouts/inflammation that will cause more damage in the long-term. Read below to see how you can calm/soothe to prevent further irritation. 1 – Hydrate Hydration is key when it comes to acne-prone skin. …
These are often used interchangeably, but they are quite different. DRY SKIN Dry skin is a skin type like oily or combination skin. This is a result of lack of oils & lipids in the skin. It’s down to genetics but can be worsened by age, weather etc. Characteristics of dry skin – Rough…