Buzzwords
Your guide to decoding skin longevity science and ingredients – no PhD needed 🥼!
Skin Longevity
Skin Longevity
What it is
Targets the root causes of skin aging at the cellular level. This helps your skin cells act younger, so you can effectively increase the health span of your skin.
Benefits
Starting in your 20’s and 30’s = more youthful BEAMING skin for the long haul ✨
Chronological Age
Chronological Age
What it is
The number of years, months, and days a person has been alive since birth.
Fun fact
It sounds strange, but everyone ages differently, and there could be an “age gap” between your cells and the number of years you’ve lived.
Biological age
Biological age
What it is
The measure of time based on your health, lifestyle choices, and genetic factors.
Fun fact
Your body might be aging faster (or slower!) than you are.
Integrative Medicine
Integrative Medicine
What it is
Blends classic medical treatments with a whole-you approach: body, mind, and spirit, grounded in scientific evidence.
Fun fact
Our founder, Dr. Lamees Hamdan, is a leading expert. Her practice is built on the same core principles that guide our product formulas.
Circadian Rhythm
Circadian Rhythm
What it is
Your body’s natural 24-hour cycle that helps coordinate and synchronize how it functions.
Benefits
Your body’s needs switch up all day, so matching your skincare to those changes is the unlock for skin longevity.
Skin Barrier
Skin Barrier
What it is
Like your skin’s personal shield—it’s the outermost layer of your skin that helps protect you from stuff like bacteria, pollution, and moisture loss.
Fun fact
Your skin barrier renews itself every 28 days, but stress, harsh products or not moisturizing enough can mess with that cycle, so get moisturizing!
Holistic
Holistic
What it is
An approach that considers the whole YOU—from diet and exercise to sleep and stress management.
Fun Fact
It comes from the Greek word "holos," which means "whole" or "entire."
NAD+
NAD+
What it is
NAD+ is short for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide and is essential for enzymes involved in DNA repair and epigenetic changes. Studies have shown a strong correlation between reduced NAD+ levels and accelerated aging.
Fun fact
AKA the “fountain of youth” molecule
Peptides
Peptides
What it is
A group of amino acids that help visibly smooth and firm skin.
Fun Fact
Peptides are like the "building blocks" of proteins, but they can also act as natural signaling molecules in your body.
Ceramides
Ceramides
What it is
Lipids (aka fats) that are naturally produced by your body and are found in your skin's outer layer (aka the epidermis).
Fun fact
Ceramides play a key role in your skin’s barrier function, which serves as your body’s first line of defense to external pollution and toxins.
Resveratrol
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid
What it is
A holy grail hydrator that locks in moisture to leave skin visibly plump and hydrated.
Fun fact
Despite its name, it’s actually incredibly gentle on the skin and can hold up to 1,000x its weight in water! 💧
Glutathione
Glutathione
What it is
A group of amino acids that supports the immune system, naturally produced in your liver.
Fun fact
Often called the "master antioxidant" because it’s one of the most powerful detoxifiers in your body! 🌿
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
What it is
A warm, sweet, addictive scent, naturally-derived from the Tonka Bean Seed.
Benefits
Helps you ease into your morning
L-Theanine
L-Theanine
What it is
An antioxidant-rich amino acid that promotes a state of relaxation without drowsiness.
Fun fact
Known to help reduce stress and anxiety
Chamomile
Chamomile
What it is
Derived from the chamomile flower, it helps calm the mind and comfort the skin.
Fun fact
It’s been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy to help you sleep and ease anxiety.
Calendula
Calendula
What it is
This soothing emollient nourishes and works wonders for sensitive skin.
Fun fact
Often referred to as "Nature's Gold.”
Electrolytes
Electrolytes
What it is
An electrically-charged collection of essential minerals that maintains hydration levels.
Fun fact
Your body uses electrolytes not just for exercise, but also digestion, heart rate, and even thinking! 🧠
Vitamin C
Vitamin C
What it is
An antioxidant that helps to visibly even skin tone.
Fun fact
Your skin’s secret weapon for beaming, youthful skin! 🍊✨
Tart Cherry
Tart Cherry
What it is
A nutrient-rich fruit that reduces inflammation and improves sleep.
Fun fact
Tart cherries are rich in melatonin, the hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycle.
Squalane
Squalane
What it is
A super moisturizing skin bodyguard to keep skin looking supple. As we age, the amount of squalene in our skin decreases, which can lead to dryness and loss of elasticity.
Fun fact
It's naturally produced by your sebaceous glands.
Rice ceramides
Rice ceramides
What it is
Your secret weapon for strengthening the skin barrier and locking in hydration.
Fun fact
It actually comes from a rice grain that’s been used in skincare for centuries! 🌾
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium Glycinate
What it is
A gold-standard mineral essential for many bodily functions, including sleep.
Fun fact
AKA "relaxation mineral" because it helps calm, reduce stress, and even improve your sleep! 💤
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12
What it is
An essential nutrient known to elevate your mood while enhancing energy levels.
Fun fact
It helps maintain healthy levels of serotonin, so a deficiency can lead to symptoms like fatigue and brain fog.
Rhodiola
Rhodiola
What it is
A time-honored adaptogen that can help your body cope with stress, fatigue, and mental burnout by balancing the body’s stress response.
Fun fact
AKA "the golden root" used for centuries in medicine to help the body adapt to stress and boost energy! 🌿