Clinical Evidence & Ingredient Research

Yes. Multiple ingredients in this formula are supported by peer-reviewed studies showing improvements in elasticity, firmness, skin hydration, barrier function, and fine lines — all key concerns in crepey, thinning skin.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) Studied for its effects on elasticity, smoothness, fine lines, and barrier strength.

• Study 1: Improved elasticity & fine lines — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17147561/
• Study 2: Ceramides & barrier function — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19027038/
• Study 3: Reduces hyperpigmentation & roughness — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24824744/
• Study 4: Anti-aging benefits in photoaged skin — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30508369/

Bakuchiol (Retinol-like alternative) Studied for its effects on wrinkles and pigmentation with better tolerability than retinol.

• Study 1: Wrinkle appearance vs retinol — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29947134/
• Study 2: Anti-aging & antioxidant effects — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24471735/
• Study 3: Skin firmness & wrinkle depth — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198067/

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 Peptide studied for its effects on skin firmness and wrinkle appearance.

• Study 1: Skin firmness & wrinkle appearance — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20407358/
• Study 2: Improved firmness and dermal density — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21272039/
• Study 3: In vivo wrinkle depth improvement — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29614428/

Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP) + Cholesterol + Phytosphingosine Studied for their effects on barrier function, elasticity and hydration in aging skin.

• Study 1: Barrier function with ceramide-cholesterol — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17925872/
• Study 2: Barrier improvement in mature skin — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20463468/
• Study 3: Improved hydration & elasticity — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25333794/
• Study 4: Aging skin benefits from ceramide supplementation — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27908257/

Urea Studied for its effects on skin smoothness, moisture retention and texture.

• Study 1: Hydration & barrier function — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32049557/
• Study 2: Reduces roughness in dry, aged skin — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18492111/
• Study 3: Elasticity & softness — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30597847/

Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) Studied for its effects on hydration, firmness, and the appearance of fine lines.

• Study 1: Reduced wrinkles & improved hydration — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25842469/
• Study 2: Elasticity & firmness improvements — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29271995/
• Study 3: Skin plumping & wrinkle appearance — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31517842/

Centella Asiatica Studied for its effects on skin firmness and signs of aging.

• Study 1: Skin firmness improvement — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24442052/
• Study 2: Anti-aging & wrinkle appearance — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27062544/
• Study 3: Elasticity improvement in photoaged skin — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33920234/

Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis) Studied for its antioxidant effects on skin texture, elasticity and aging.

• Study 1: Improved elasticity & roughness — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24441378/
• Study 2: Anti-aging & anti-inflammatory effects — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26722282/
• Study 3: Benefits for photodamaged skin — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12963905/

Aloe Vera Studied for its effects on hydration, smoothness and skin firmness.

• Study 1: Skin firmness & wrinkle appearance — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23724855/
• Study 2: Elasticity & hydration improvements — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19218914/
• Study 3: Skin texture improvements — https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29553236/