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…
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,…
Formulated with stable, vegan 3-O- Ethyl Ascorbic Acid (EAA), to provide superior anti-oxidative action and effective cellular melanogenesis inhibition. EAA penetrates skin where it is metabolised into Ascorbic Acid. Due to this process, it’s efficacy is more pronounced than that of Ascorbic Acid. It’s slower release also means it’s less irritating and provides a slower but more…
Formula 2|v.8 Acid Resurfacing Serum is a gentle but powerful exfoliator. A multi-purpose serum designed to help accelerate skin’s renewal process and improve signs of dry, dull, and uneven skin tone. Daily use helps regulate sebum production, even out skin tone and texture, calm irritation, and help target breakouts. With brightening peptides to help…
An ESSENTIAL first step in all routines. Designed to help PROTECT. HYDRATE. BALANCE Incredibly lightweight, fast-absorbing prebiotic super moisturiser to help protect skin’s microbiome and rebalance the diversity of skin’s microbiota for a better skin barrier function. INULIN Formulated with Inulin, a clinically proven natural prebiotic that feeds selective organisms of the microbiota in…
Best IN LAB Ingredients (Part 1) We’ve rounded up a few, favourite multi-tasking ingredients we use here at 1611 LABS, to provide more insight and education into them and how they function. We’ve also highlighted in which of our 10 serums you can find them in! BAKUCHIOL Bakuchiol, a…