Vital Act Lotion

A brightening active particularly effective on stubborn pigmentation.

A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.

A plant-derived sugar alcohol that hydrates skin and supports its moisture barrier.

A complex mixture of proteins, peptides, amino acids, vitamins, and polysaccharides derived from Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, used as a skin-conditioning and protecting active.

A marine bacterial ferment extract prized for its soothing and hydrating properties.

An extract from the root of Bupleurum falcatum (Chinese thoroughwax, saiko in Japanese), a herb used extensively in East Asian traditional medicine. Contains saikosaponins with anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties.

Extract of creeping saxifrage (Saxifraga sarmentosa/stolonifera), used in skincare for its melanin-inhibiting brightening activity, antioxidant flavonoids, and astringent properties.

Extract from the root of Ononis spinosa (spiny restharrow), a plant used in traditional European herbal medicine. Contains isoflavonoids and other phytochemicals with tyrosinase-inhibiting and antioxidant properties. Used in brightening skincare.

An extract from the fruit of Rosa roxburghii (Roxburgh rose / chestnut rose), one of the highest natural sources of vitamin C, used in cosmetics for its outstanding antioxidant and brightening properties.

A calming botanical (Korean 'ssuk') used to soothe sensitive, reactive skin.

A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.

A small sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant, drawing water into the skin.

An AHA most often used in small amounts to adjust pH.

The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.

A naturally occurring amino acid that functions as a humectant and contributes to the skin's natural moisturizing factor.

An acetylated form of sodium hyaluronate with enhanced surface-binding properties that provides long-lasting, film-forming hydration.