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Why is sensitive skin so sensitive? Your skin has an inbuilt alarm system. This is super useful to warn of things like sunburn. But this skin alarm - called the TRPV1 receptor - can become over-sensitive and prone to being set off by anything from pollution to cosmetic formulations. Luckily Northern Truffle has a neural balm which inhibits TRPV1. Leading to zen like skin calm and a healthy balance restored.

The results: reduces any signs of skin discomfort and irritation within minutes by up to 100%. Reduces skin reddening by 90%.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) provides effective hydration. This clear gloopy substance is naturally produced by your body to keep cell tissues moist so you have bags of it already in your skin and eyes. Topping this up is hugely beneficial. The one problem with just adding it topically is it can sit on the surface. This creates a breathable surface barrier. But doesn't get deep into the skin. So in our formulations we also use Low molecular weight HA to plump the skin and smooth wrinkles. Along with Very Low molecular weight HA to go deeper into the skin with its hydration therapy.

The Prickly Pear cactus evolved to keep its juicy interior intact in the harshest deserts on earth. It achieves this with a defensive lipid barrier. Applied to skin these oils provide hard-working anti inflammatory and hydrating properties. Evolved to ensure survival in places like Death Valley they work incredibly well when protecting skin from modern life stresses. This extremogenic extract from the Prickly Pear desert succulent is soothing and calming to the skin, reducing signs of redness and irritation.

The results? Effective soothing. Increases skin firmness by 22%, also hydrates the skin by 17% thanks to the water binding ingredient present in the cactus.