Hyaluronic acid is a natural polymer found in skin and joints. It has strong water-attractant properties, so it helps the skin better hold on to moisture. A clinical study from Miami Skin Institute showed that hyaluronic acid improved skin hydration by almost 100% and decreased the depth of wrinkles by up to 40%. These results were observed as early as two weeks into the clinical trial.
Retinol or vitamin A is crucial for skin health and many people don’t consume enough of it. It activates genes that stimulate cell turnover, increased collagen and elastin production, and reduced excess skin pigmentation. These changes improve skin thickness, strengthen the skin barriers, and put hyaluronic acid and collagen in the right places. Therefore, retinol is an important ingredient for crepey and wrinkle skin repair.
Idebenone, a synthetic analog of Coenzyme Q10, is a potent antioxidant that jumpstarts your mitochondria.
A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that after 6 weeks of using 1% idebenone cream twice daily, women experienced:
26% reduction in skin roughness and dryness
37% improvement in skin hydration
29% reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
33% improvement in sun-damaged skin
Reduction in markers of skin inflammation and damage
Anti-aging building blocks: Hyaluronic acid and collagen are powerful anti-aging building blocks for your skin. Hyaluronic acid holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water, so it increases your skin’s water retention and reduces wrinkles. Collagen helps strengthen the skin’s elasticity and improves hydration.