1 Portulaca Oleracea Extract (PURSLANE)
Portulaca Oleracea (Purslane) is a hardy succulent traditionally used across Eurasia and North Africa, renowned for its ability to thrive under heat, dryness and environmental stress. Naturally rich in protective phytochemicals, scientists have harnessed this resilient plant for sensitive and environmentally stressed skin. Purslane extract has demonstrated activity against inflammatory signalling, including IL-1α and IL-6 following UVB-induced stress, supporting the skin’s ability to calm and recover after environmental exposure. With its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and soothing properties, Purslane helps reduce redness and sensitivity while promoting skin recovery, barrier repair and resilience to daily stressors.
2 MANDELIC ACID
Mandelic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) originally derived from bitter almonds, valued for delivering effective exfoliation with a comparatively gentle profile. With a molecular weight of approximately 152 Da, nearly twice that of glycolic acid, its larger molecular structure penetrates the skin more gradually and evenly, helping reduce the potential for irritation. By gently loosening accumulated surface cells and promoting natural skin turnover, Mandelic Acid helps refine rough texture, smooth the complexion and restore radiance. Its exfoliating action also helps improve the appearance of uneven pigmentation, post-blemish marks and dullness, revealing progressively brighter, clearer and more even-toned skin.
3 SALICYLIC ACID
Salicylic Acid is an oil-soluble Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), allowing it to work within oily, congested pores where water-soluble exfoliants have more limited access. Used at 1.5%, it helps loosen accumulated dead skin cells, excess sebum and debris within the pores, providing effective decongestion and deep-cleansing support while refining skin texture. Although widely associated with acne-prone skin, Salicylic Acid is equally beneficial for non-acne individuals experiencing oiliness, blackheads, enlarged-looking pores or everyday congestion. By maintaining clearer pores and supporting healthy surface renewal, it helps keep the complexion smoother, cleaner, more refined and less prone to future congestion.
