INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

Ferulic acid rarely works alone: it stabilizes vitamin C and enhances its photoprotective action. How does this synergy work, and what should you expect?

Antioxidant, brightening, and a cofactor in collagen synthesis. But it is also unstable: which forms of vitamin C to choose and how to store them properly.

Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 (Eyeseryl) targets under-eye puffiness by inhibiting the ACE enzyme and reducing capillary permeability. How it works, what the data say, and what to pair it with.

Coenzyme Q10 protects cells from oxidation and supports mitochondrial function. What do studies say about topical use, why does the formulation make a difference, and how can it be incorporated into a routine?

Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8) softens expression lines by acting on the SNARE complex. How does it really work, why isn’t it Botox in a cream, and which wrinkles does it make sense to use it for?

Peptides do not fill or relax: they are messengers that communicate to cells what to produce. How they really work and what differences exist between them.

An extract rich in polyphenols and anthocyanins from the leaves of red grapevines in the Langhe region. How it acts on the microcirculation and why it is at the heart of the Uvè range.