Geek & Gorgeous 101 C-Glow - 15% Vitamin C Serum, super-light + Ferulic acid & vitamin E, gives environmental protection, boost collagen & evens skin tone - all skin types, 30ml

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Apply a pea sized amount to the face in the PM. In your evening routine, apply liquid and gel-type products first (for example a toner, or our other serums such as HA 5 or B-Bomb), then A-Game. Follow with a moisturizer. Wear a sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater in the morning. We recommend this product if you have already used our A-Game 5, loved it and you feel that your skin is ready for the next level. In terms of texture, this product is more comfortable for combination and oily skin. Retinal is the "big brother" molecule of the better known anti-aging superstar, retinol. While retinol needs two metabolic conversion steps to reach the active form, retinoic acid (aka tretinoin), retinal is the direct precursor only one conversion step away from the active form the skin cells understand. It is estimated that retinal can convert more than 10x more efficiently to retinoic acid than retinol, making retinal an outstandingly effective member of the retinoid family (vitamin A family). Retinal (0.1%) – An anti-aging superstar ingredient that is the direct precursor of retinoic acid (the active form that the skin cells understand) and shows an outstanding activity/tolerance ratio among topical retinoids. Biosaccharide Gum-1 – A carbohydrate molecule that has nice skin soothing and moisturizing abilities, and makes A-Game even more gentle and silky. full inci list:

Allantoin & Panthenol – A classic ingredient duo known for their skin soothing and skin protecting abilities. Good to know: This product is for experienced retinoid users. If you are starting out, we recommend A-Game 5, our mid-strength retinal serum. Allantoin & Panthenol – A classic ingredient duo known for their skin soothing and skin protecting abilities. Once converted, retinal helps the skin cells to produce more collagen and other structural elements, making the skin more youthful, firm and elastic. It also speeds up the renewal process of the upper skin layers making it smoother and more even. A-Game is a smart-aging must-have, but it is also useful as an adjacent product for fading pigmention, as well as helping acne-prone skin.

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Apply a pea sized amount to face in the PM! In your evening routine, apply liquid and gel-type products first (for example a toner, or our other serums such as HA 5 or B-Bomb) then A-Game. Follow with a moisturizer! Wear a sunscreen SPF 30 or greater in the morning! Good to know: the kit is not gift wrapped, but contains the products individually. If you are giving this kit as a gift, please put C-Glow in the fridge, until you hand the gift over. Siegenthaler, G., J. H. Saurat, and M. Ponec. "Retinol and retinal metabolism." Biochemical Journal 268.2 (1990): 371-378. However, the director of Geek and Gorgeous responded to UKICC saying, about the way my symptoms of my learning disability manifest, that I ‘was not careful enough’ and that is the reason that they are refusing to resolve the invoice. Disgusting.

Dréno, B., et al. "Topical retinaldehyde with glycolic acid: study of tolerance and acceptability in association with anti-acne treatments in 1,709 patients." Dermatology 210.Suppl. 1 (2005): 22-29. Retin al is the "big brother" molecule of the better known anti-aging superstar, retin ol. While retinol needs two metabolic conversion steps to reach the active form, retinoic acid (aka tretinoin), retinal is the direct precursor only one conversion step away from the active form the skin cells understand. It is estimated that retinal can convert more than 10x faster to retinoic acid than retinol, making retinal an outstandingly effective member of the retinoid family (vitamin A family).Good to know: A-Game has a bright yellow color due to the retinal in it. Based on our experience, it dissipates on the skin and does not leave a yellow tint on surfaces. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 11 (4) – Dec 1, 2012, Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives

The Age Smart Kit contains three products perfect for everyone, whose main goal is smart-aging. C-Glow, our 15% pure Vitamin C (or (L-)Ascorbic Acid) serum gives the skin environmental protection (antioxidant) and boosts the skin's own collagen production. It also works super well under your SPF as a UV protection booster. A-Game 5 is our silky, light emulsion containing a medium-strength amount of retin al to help the skin cells to produce more collagen and other structural elements, making the skin look more youthful, firm and elastic. Stress Less, our 0.2% Beta-Glucan + 0.3% Madecassoside serum is the perfect companion for both C-Glow and A-Game, as it not only has smart-aging benefits (making the skin firmer and smoother), but its soothing and barrier-supporting abilities also help to balance strong actives. Shelf life: 18 months from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening) Ingredients & Research key ingredients: Info on Israel: DHL continues to ship to Israel until further notice. Please know, delay in shipments is expected, and the areas close to the war zone are not served. :( Dimethyl Isosorbide – A new-generation solvent that aids the proper penetration of Vitamin C + solubilizes the high amount of Ferulic Acid into the formula. full inci list: Creidi, P., and Ph Humbert. "Clinical use of topical retinaldehyde on photoaged skin." Dermatology 199.Suppl. 1 (1999): 49-52.Fluhr, J. W., et al. "Tolerance profile of retinol, retinaldehyde and retinoic acid under maximized and long-term clinical conditions." Dermatology 199.Suppl. 1 (1999): 57-60. Mukherjee, Siddharth, et al. "Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety." Clinical interventions in aging 1.4 (2006): 327. Biosaccharide Gum-1: A carbohydrate molecule that has nice skin soothing and moisturizing abilities and makes A-Game even more gentle and silky. Vitamin C(ascorbic acid – 15%) – A clinically proven active that gives the skin environmental protection (antioxidant), boosts collagen production and fades hyperpigmentation. Also gives an instant glow to the skin.

Retinal (0.1%) – An anti-aging superstar ingredient that is the direct precursor of retinoic acid (the active form that the skin cells understand) and shows an outstanding activity/tolerance ratio among topical retinoids. Creidi, Pierre, et al. "Profilometric evaluation of photodamage after topical retinaldehyde and retinoic acid treatment." Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 39.6 (1998): 960-965. Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Erucate, Glycerin, Triheptanoin, Cyclodextrin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Allantoin, Retinal, Rubus Chamaemorus (Cloudberry) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, PhenoxyethanolA silky, light emulsion containing a high-strength amount of retinal to help against all signs of aging. Water, (L-)Ascorbic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Peg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 Glycerin, Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide research: The Journal of investigative dermatology., 2005 Oct;125(4):826-32., Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin. Do not useif pregnant. Topical use of retinoids during breastfeedingis considered low risk, however, please consult your physician first.