ESK has released information on their latest launch – the Hydroxy Overnight Mask. Claiming to improve skin barrier function, combat acne and improve collagen density, the brand says the results are down to the powerful combination of ingredients used in the product.
Urea, found in the urine of mammals, is a non-toxic protein by-product that plays in important role in the preservation of skin hydration and integrity.
According to a 2018 study, Urea-based topical formulations of less than 10% have been shown to maintain healthy skin by acting as a skin moisturiser; while formulations in excess of 10% – which ESK’s new mask has – demonstrate keratolytic properties by softening cornified skin cells in preparation of exfoliation.
The second of the power-duo ingredient line-up is Salicylic acid. A gentler alternative to Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Salycylic Acidtreats and manages acne lesions. Redness and pore size, operating as a proven antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent.
Serving as both a moisturiser and penetrative enhancer, Urea enables the Salicylic Acid to travel deep within the skin and address the physical signs of photodamage, including pigmentation, discolouration, texture, dullness, fines lines and wrinkles.
“Premature ageing is often packaged up with impaired skin barrier function,” said Dr. Ginni Mansberg, co-founder of Evidence Skincare (ESK). “Our skin is susceptible to both biological and environmental stressors, sometimes simultaneously, so it was important for us to create an affordable product that scientifically tackles multiple skin concerns at once. The Hydroxy Overnight Mask does this in as quickly as one application.”
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