Bottom Line: The Biossance sunscreen provides broad spectrum SPF 30 protection thanks to non-nano zinc oxide, along with the added benefits of water lily extract and squalane. While all skin types can benefit from this serum, it’s ideal for those dealing with rough, bumpy, and/or dull skin. Applying this serum nightly should help to promote a smoother and softer texture, visibly diminished fine lines, and an overall brighter complexion. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5:🔴 [Not enough research]Anti-aging (It is composed of a chain of amino acids which are said to ‘‘communicate with the skin’s collagen production systems and boost its production’’) + May improve hydration and skin elasticity (‘‘may interact with hyaluronic acid and elastin production systems’’) + Potentially helps to support a healthy skin barrier + The manufacturer of this ingredient did two studieson volunteers which yielded results in the improvement of wrinkle appearance, firmness, and elasticity of the skin, as well as look of pore size. Bottom Line: You can use Biossance Squalane Oil on your hair, body, and face to protect and moisturize.

The final brightening ingredient in this dark spot serum is licorice root extract, one of the best naturally-derived ingredients for hyperpigmentation. It has a creamy, rich texture that absorbs instantly without feeling greasy, helping the skin to instantly feel soft and supple.According to a publication in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, “Licorice extract improves hyperpigmentation by dispersing the melanin, inhibition of melanin biosynthesis, and inhibition of cyclooxygenase activity thereby decreasing free radical production.” What’s great about Biossance Squalane Oil is that it can also be used on your hair to help tame flyaways, split ends, and frizz. In fact, you can use this oil anywhere on your body that needs a little extra moisture.

As we mentioned earlier, squalane is the key ingredient that you’ll find in all Biossance skin care products. Biossance obtains their squalane from 100% plant-based, renewable sugarcane, which is then bio-fermented to create a beautiful end result — highly stable, totally sustainable and eco-friendly squalane. This suggests that using bakuchiol twice a day is as effective as using retinol once a day. Another benefit is that the bakuchiol group reported less skin scaling and flaking than the retinol group.Dunaliella Salina Extract: Contains a high contentof Beta-carotene, some researchindicates that some forms of beta-carotene get converted into retinol in your skin when applied topically. Retinolis Anti-aging + Photoprotective + Anti-acne + Treats hyperpigmentation + Maintains healthy skin functions. One study also demonstrated that Dunaliella Salina Extract potentially prevents thermally induced skin aging(heat increases collagen degradation and accumulation of abnormal elastin fiber in the skin). For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you. Astaxanthin: 🔴 [Not enough research]This is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. However, most studies are made on the oral administration of this ingredient rather than its topical application. All current studies of its topical application cannot yield solid conclusions since they combine either oral + topical administration or topical application of Astaxanthin + another ingredient. A study is needed on the topical application of this ingredient alone, but the results are promising so far: reduction in wrinkle, an improvement in skin elasticity, and moisture.