pro barrier serum | ceramide anti ageing serum | 30 ml | Ilana

phyto AHA + creamide restore skin superfood

A hydrating water based serum that rebuilds your skin barrier and boosts collagen production.

A magic hydrating serum that will :

Boost collagen production and cellular renewal, repair skin barrier and mildly exfoliate, all in one go!
Formulated specially for ageing, dull, saggy, wrinkled skin that needs some gentle TLC, this serum is the closest thing you'll find to a time machine for your skin.

Plant derivatives used instead of synthetic/ animal derived actives considering they are less sensitising and safer on your skin and kind to the animals and earth.

FDA approved formulations
100% vegan
Cruelty-free

Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract (And) Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract (And)

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (And) Acer Saccharinum (Sugar Maple) Extract (And) Citrus Medica Limonum (And) Water , Ginger Extract, Turmeric Extract, Glycerine, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Aqua (And) Phenethyl Alcohol (And) Sodium Carrageenan, Cetearyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol# (And) Salicylic Acid# (And) Glycerin# (And) Sorbic Acid#, Avocado Oil, Fragrance*, Xanthan Gum, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Gluconate ~AND NOTHING ELSE

97% natural ingredients

#ECOCERT approved

*IFRA Certified Allergen Free Fragrance

concern: dry, ageing, sagging, irritated, over sensitive skin

type: normal, dry, combination, oily skin,
sensitive skin (patch test is recommended)

repairs skin barrier

gently exfoliates

brightens skin

reduces redness

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use me

Apply 2-3 drops on cleansed skin in your AM and/or PM routine.
Follow up with a moisturiser and SPF in the day.
Do not mix with AHAs or BHAs.

pair me with

I work very well with the Good Skin Serum and the Get The Glow for hydrated, glowing skin!

pro tip

Use with the Good Skin Serum to get the most out of both serums! Niacinamide helps your skin synthesise ceramides so it's a win, win!

BARRIER REPAIR SERUM

BOOSTS BARRIER REPAIR

56% increase in skin ceramides

EXFOLIATES GENTLY

AHA/BHAs allow effective product penetration

3X MORE EFFECTIVE SKIN HYDRATION

than hyaluronic acid

REDUCES SKIN SENSITIVITY

reduces redness, itchiness and flaking skin"

algae

boosts collagen

A fantastic hydrator that improves skin elasticity and helps reduce acne and wrinkles. They are packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help to protect your skin, repair damage and fight against wrinkles and the other signs of aging. Algae is also high in antioxidants that can also assist in the fight against free radicals, which are the primary cause of aging. Further adding to the benefits is the fact that algae can help to boost collagen and elastin production to help fight against wrinkles and give your skin a healthy, firmer, more toned appearance.

avocado

healthy fats soften skin

Avocados are a nutrition firework just waiting to explode! Not just healthy fats, but also chlorophyll to reduce inflammation, water to hydrate, Vitamin E to promote softness and prevent wrinkles. It helps heal dry and flaky skin since it is easily absorbed by the epidermis of the skin. It helps heal wounds faster and also prevents acne.

sugarcane

natural exfoliant

Sugarcane is a natural exfoliant as it is abundant in lactic and glycolic acid. Lactic acids help the skin remain silky smooth, owing to its moisturizing and exfoliation capacities. Glycolic acids on the other hand have very small molecular structures that allow them to penetrate deep into the skin. It is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals. Being a natural antiseptic, it can also help heal acne.

blueberries

collagen boosting

Blueberries help fight free radicals that can compromise your skin barrier and lead to other skin problems like fine lines and wrinkles. The blue pigment in blueberries (anthocyanins) help reduce the breakdown of collagen, a protein that helps keep skin bouncy and plump.

ginger + turmeric

indian skin secrets

Ginger encourages blood circulation and banishes acne causing bacteria. Turmeric has been reported to help with eczema, psoriasis, acne, and wound healing. Together, these two superfoods even out your skin tone and fight acne marks. They has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that help bring back the glow to your skin an reduce the breakdown of collagen, thereby slowing the skin aging process. They diminish wrinkles, keep skin supple, and improve skin’s elasticity.

Drying Alcohols

Skincare formulations consist of good and bad alcohols with regards to their molecular weights. Lower molecular weight alcohols like ethanol, methanol or isopropyl alcohol are drying and sensitizing on the skin. When used as a main ingredient in formulations, it can disrupt the skin’s surface layers. When larger molecular alcohols are used in small percentages in Vitamin C and Retinol formulations, they help the actives penetrate into the skin and can be beneficial.

Mineral Oil/Paraffin

Produced as a by-product of petroleum, mineral oils or paraffins coat the skin surface and form a layer that is impenetrable. This clogs the pores and causes breakouts as it deters the skin’s ability to eliminate toxins. Using the ingredient over a period of time causes accumulation in the body as the molecules penetrate through broken patches of skin or when used in lip balms.

Parabens

Parabens include the following commonly found items on ingredient lists like butylparaben, isobutyl paraben, propylparaben, methylparaben, and ethyl paraben. While they had extensive use in skincare because of its preservative properties, it has received immense flack in recent times because of its health impact. They cause the skin layer to break down in large concentration but aren't necessarily harmful in small percentages and can be used in limited number of products.

Synthetic Perfumes

While we make every attempt to refrain from adding synthetic perfumes to our products, we add IFRA certified fragrances where absolutely necessary. In other circumstances, we strive to use essential oils or natural, food fragrances as substitutes.

Talc

Talc or anhydrous magnesium silicate is the main ingredient found in loose and pressed powders. With most talc compounds being contaminated with asbestos that is carcinogenic in nature, it becomes imperative to either ensure that the brand is transparent in its sourcing or uses substitutes like corn starch, rice powder or responsibly mined mica.

Chemical Sunscreen

Chemical Sunscreens contain carbon-based compounds that protect the skin by reacting with UV rays to convert them into heat and release them from the skin barrier. In this context they can be referred to chemical absorbers. In technical terms they are categorised as Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene and Homosalate. While a number of brands produce chemical sunscreens, we use natural ingredients like raspberry and carrots that are rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants to provide natural protection from the harmful rays of the sun.

Phthalates

Termed as industrial plasticizers in the skincare industry, they are used as skin softeners in formulations to assist in dissolving and combining ingredients. They also make the skin supple and more elastic when applied. On a skincare label you’ll find them as under DHPs, DMPs, BBPs and DNOPs. Used in tandem with fragrance, they have been linked with reproductive and hormonal issues in men and women. They can also cause breast cancer, reproductive deformations, and infertility. In place of Phthalates, we use safe natural substitutes like Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E as moisturising ingredients and Castor Oil and Carnauba Wax because of their solubility.

Sulphates

Sulfates fall under surfactants, which attract both oil and water molecules. In skincare they are responsible for drawing oily dirt to one side of the molecule while clinging to water droplets on the other side. Hence they strip the skin and hair off grease and dirt, emulsify it with the water droplets while it goes down the drain. These accumulate in water bodies and cause toxicity while making your hair and skin dry and prone to damage. They are found as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate Sodium Lauroyl Taurate Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate in formulations. Due to all these factors, they are a permanent feature of our No-No list.

first,be kind

The world needs kindness more than ever today. Kindness towards the earth, to people, to animals, to ourselves. It is time to stop promoting impossible and unrealistic visions of beauty; time to stop scaring people into buying things to avert ugliness or to erase the well-earned lines of age and wisdom. Its time to be kind, and we’re there!

to your Skin.,

to the Earth.,

its Creatures.,

to Each Other.,

to Yourself.,

Cruelty Free & Non-Toxic

Ethical Innovation

Kind to the Planet

Absolute Transparency

MUSINGS FROM OUR FOUNDER

how, what, why

AHAs BHAs are powerful exfoliators that work by removing dead cells for easier absorption into the living layers below. Adding these with ceramides is great to enjoy maximum results, perfect for smoothing out fine lines. Using a gentle AHA or BHA combination in particular actually improves the effectiveness of the ceramide-enriched product because there won’t be a layer of dead skin keeping vital ingredients from absorbing as they should.

-Nikita Deshpande

FAQ

questions we're frequently asked

16+ ages can use the products.

Yes, it is a unisex product.

Yes, but we would recommend consulting your doctor before you do so.

No, it does not contain any essential oils.

The shelf life is 2 years or 24 months

The product can be used within 6 months of opening.

Yes, it can be used everyday.

Yes, it is vegan.

With regular use, the product should last you for 2-3 months.

After cleanser and toner, before moisturiser and sunscreen.

No, we don't recommend it.

Yes, it can be used in the same routine.

HOW IT WORKED

what our customers are saying

Age: 25-34 years

Skin Type: Dry, Combination, Sensitive

Skin Concern: Dryness, Dullness , Uneven Skin Tone, Anti-Ageing, Enlarged Pores

Like the Good Skin serum, the Pro-Barrier serum is light-weight, creamy, full coverage. You get used to the fragrance after a while and you even start to like it. I've noticed hydrated, supple skin since I started using it. I use it in the middle of a multi step routine (please avoid using with Vitamin C), and can forego using an emollient after using this serum but since it is lightweight, it's best to pair it up with thick moisturizer if you have skin that tends to dry out.

Age: 35-44 years

Skin Type: Dry, Combination, Dry, Sensitive

Skin Concern: Dryness, Dullness , Uneven Skin Tone, Acne, Anti-Ageing, Enlarged Pores

Great product

Easy to use, really changes the skin complexion

Age: 35-44 years

Skin Type: Dry, Sensitive, Acne Prone

Skin Concern: Dryness, Acne

Pro Barrier: Phyto AHA~BHA + Ceramide Restore Serum

Very soothing moisturizer for dry to combi
& sensitive skin.Gentle on skin & superb formula.Loved the all in one serum by Ilana.💝💝👍

Age: 18-24 years

Skin Type: Oily

Skin Concern: Dryness, Acne, Dark Spots, Enlarged Pores

Amazing!

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