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The Alchemist Library
What each active actually does, and the research behind it. We link directly to the clinical studies so you can read the evidence for yourself.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) strengthens the skin barrier, calms inflammation and visibly reduces the look of blotchiness and enlarged pores, while Hyaluronic Acid draws moisture into the skin to plump and hydrate.
A multi-peptide complex featuring Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 and Copper Tripeptide-1, each studied for its role in visibly supporting skin firmness, smoothness and the look of resilience.
A hydration complex built around Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Callus Culture, a plant cell culture extract studied for antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties, alongside Glutathione for its role in visibly evening tone and radiance.
Centella Asiatica has documented anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, visibly reducing the look of redness and irritation while supporting a stronger, more comfortable skin barrier.
Sodium DNA (PDRN) is a polynucleotide-based ingredient studied for its role in visibly supporting skin texture and radiance when used topically, paired here with a peptide complex (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Copper Tripeptide-1) for firmness.
SCIENTIFIC STUDIES
- Polydeoxyribonucleotide: A Promising Biological Platform to Accelerate Impaired Skin Wound Healing PubMed Central
- A Mixture of Topical Forms of Polydeoxyribonucleotide, Vitamin C, and Niacinamide Attenuated Skin Pigmentation and Increased Skin Elasticity PubMed Central
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin PubMed
- Effects of topical copper tripeptide complex on CO2 laser-resurfaced skin PubMed
Soybean Phytoplacenta Conditioned Media — the culture medium cells are grown in, naturally enriched with secreted exosome-like extracellular vesicles — is blended with a full amino acid complex and barrier-supportive lipids to visibly support hydration and a smoother, more resilient-looking skin barrier.
SCIENTIFIC STUDIES
- Medicalized Aesthetic Uses of Exosomes and Cell Culture-Conditioned Media: Opening an Advanced Care Era for Biologically Inspired Cutaneous Prejuvenation and Rejuvenation Cosmetics (MDPI)
- Unveiling the Potential of Plant-Derived Exosome-like Extracellular Vesicles from Phalaenopsis aphrodite as Skin-Conditioning Ingredients in Cosmetic Applications Cosmetics (MDPI)
A scalp serum built around Diaminopyrimidine Oxide (Aminexil) and the traditional botanical Polygonum Multiflorum Root Extract, alongside Biotin and a peptide complex (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1), formulated to condition the scalp and support the look of fuller, healthier-looking hair.
Topical collagen and collagen-like peptides help support the look of skin firmness and elasticity, visibly softening the appearance of fine lines and improving surface smoothness — this powder format lets you boost any serum with an extra dose.
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