Acne, Enlarged pores, Hydration, Rough texture, Serum
All Day Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Serum
£20.00
Each drop of this serum will hydrate and smooth out your skin. Hyaluronic Acid is one of the single most effective moisturising agents that helps tackle dry and rough skin texture. The clear gel-like substance also creates a plumping effect that fills in fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores for smooth tight looking skin, which is probably why many consider hyaluronic acid to be the fountain of youth.
This serum also contains the hugely popular nutrient-packed ingredient in K-beauty cosmetics, snail secretion.
Top ingredients explained
Hyaluronic acid
When it comes to hydrating the skin hyaluronic acid is beyond any comparison. It is a naturally occurring substance produced by your body, and is what keeps your skin, connective tissue and eyes well lubricated. Amazingly, hyaluronic acid can hold onto 1000x its weight in water, and it’s what makes it so effective. When used in skincare products like creams and serums, it brings moisture to the surface of your skin, keeping it moisturised throughout the day.
Snail secretion
Snail secretion has been touted as the beauty Holy Grail, helping everything from dry patches, to acne breakouts and signs of ageing. The ingredient is widely used in Asian beauty products and the hype is not unwarranted. Snail slime is a complex mixture of glycoprotein enzymes, hyaluronic acid, copper peptides, antimicrobial peptides and trace elements including copper, zinc, and iron. In other words, it contains a large number of ingredients proven to be great for the skin.
Benefits of hyaluronic acid
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Quickly and fully hydrates the skin
Hyaluronic acid is able to penetrate your skin and bind water to skin cells, effectively infusing all layers (not just the top layer) with valuable, rejuvenating moisture. The deeply hydrating nature of hyaluronic acid, means it can combat the intense dryness you feel after using soaps, shower gels and cleansers, and instantly restore the moisture they take. -
Smooths out visible lines and enlarged pores
Hyaluronic acid immediately helps reduce the visibility of fine lines and enlarged pores by filling them in and creating a plumping effect. This means you can ensure your natural skin looks smooth and dewy, or use it as a primer before applying make-up to give your skin an airbrushed look. -
Works all day
After infusing the top layer of the skin with moisture, hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge and continues to draw moisture in from the surrounding environment. This provides lasting hydration for the skin. Meaning you can put this on in the morning and it will last you all day. -
Regulates oil and prevents breakouts
Many people with oily skin believe they don't need a moisturising product, but when oily skin is stripped of hydration it actually overcompensates by producing more oil. By promoting proper moisture balance, hyaluronic acid will prevent the over-production of oil that clogs your pores and causes breakouts.
More benefits of hyaluronic acid
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Slows ageing of skin
As we age, we produce less hyaluronic acid, and our skin becomes drier and less elastic as a result, which causes us to develop deep-set wrinkles. By replacing this lost substance that holds over 1,000 times its weight in water, you can ensure your skin retains moisture. This means preventing more wrinkles from appearing, or taking care of your skin early on to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from developing in the first place. -
Fortifies your skin barrier and keeps skin bright
Hyaluronic acid helps fortify our skin's natural barrier over time. When this happens, the skin is better able to defend itself against environmental ageing factors and pollutants. When your skin doesn't have to fight these toxins, it looks brighter, less tired and unwithered for longer. -
Heals wounds and reduced redness
Studies show that hyaluronic acid helps heal wounds faster by regulating inflammation levels. Research has also known that it can reduce redness and skin irritation.
Benefits of snail secretion
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Nourishing and hydration
Snail secretion is packed with nutrients known to be beneficial for the skin. These elements help to protect the snail’s skin from damage, infection, dryness and UV rays. When coupled with microneedling, these nutrients can get deep into your skin where they can deliver similar benefits. -
Counters sun damage
One peer-reviewed study by a San Diego dermatology lab showed that snail filtrate countered the effects of sun damage after 12 weeks, particularly reducing fine wrinkles caused by UV damage. -
Wound healing and soothing
Snail filtrate contains a chemical called allantoin, which has been shown by studies to assist in wound-healing and cell growth. The versatile ingredient also acts as a skin protectant much like petroleum jelly. You can often find it in anti-acne, sun care, and lip products due to this fact, as it shields skin from damage and can help improve minor wounds. -
Amazing Anti-ageing properties
Snail secretion is well known for its anti-ageing properties, as it helps to stimulate the formation of collagen and elastin. In fact, the use of snail creams began in recent times in South America when farmers handling snails for the French market noticed their hands looked visibly younger and smoother. -
Treats irritation
A Spanish radiation oncologist, Rafael Abad Iglesias MD discovered that snail secretion can be used to treat radiation dermatitis (skin irritation caused by cancer radiotherapy). He conducted a clinical study with 100 patients and reported a "statistically significant clinical improvement in erythema, itching and burning pain". -
Ancient inflammation cure
The use of snail slime for beauty dates back to ancient Greece where it was used as a topical treatment to reduce inflammation. Famous physician Hippocrates even reportedly prescribed crushed snails and sour milk to cure inflammation.
...even more features
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Gentle and non-irritating ingredients
This serum contains only gentle ingredients. No alcohol or synthetic fragrance is used, making it ideal for all skin types. -
Suitable for microneedling use
Hyaluronic acid and snail filtrate are perfect for use with the Hydra Needle, which requires gentle products for deep absorption into the skin. With these ingredients you can seal in moisture and assist with everything from wrinkles, to enlarged pores to rough skin texture. -
Higher concentration of ingredients
Getting these ingredients from a serum means you receive a higher concentration of the active ingredients, on top of that, they can better penetrate your skin than thicker moisturisers and creams. -
Non-sticky formulation
The gel-like texture of this serum easily absorbs into the skin. It's also non-sticky and non-greasy, meaning it can be worn easily under make-up as a primer or at night.
How to use
Apply the Hyaluronic acid serum in the mornings, after cleansing and before applying moisturiser and sunscreen (as a general rule, serums should be layered underneath your moisturiser). It can also be used at night before bed.
It’s potent stuff, so you only need a few drops for each application.
Specifications
- Product name: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
- Brand: Lanbena - Best selling Asian Beauty brand
- Size: 15 ml / 0.53 oz
- Ingredients: Water, glycerol, poly(methyl methacrylate), carbomer, allantoin, snail secretion filtrate, glycine, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hyaluronic acid, hydrogenated castor oil, triethanolamine, 2-phenoxyehanol
- Skin types: Suitable for all skin types
- Shelf life: 3 years
- Use: Can be used daily
- Caution: Do a patch test before using on the inside of your arm. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes or open wounds. Keep product in a dry and shaded place and out of reach of children.
| Brand | Labena |
|---|---|
| Item type | Face serum |
| Feature | Moisturising |
| Shelf life | 3 years |
| Skin type | Suitable for all skin types |
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