Stress Less

Beta-glucan is the most bioactive and valuable component of oats, with intensive wound repair, softening, and healing properties, while Madecassoside is one of the main active components of Centella Asiatica, a medicinal plant with well-established soothing, healing, and wound-healing properties and antioxidant activities.

We use 0.2% Beta-Glucan and 0.3% Madecassoside in this formula. While these numbers may not seem high, when it comes to these two active ingredients, they are. Studies have used Madecassoside as low as 0.05% (which has been shown to inhibit UV-induced melanin production) or 0.1% combined with 5% vitamin C for anti-aging benefits. The 0.2% Madecassoside has skin-humectant, barrier-supporting properties that reduce redness and itching in atopic or psoriasis-prone skin. In vivo studies (conducted on real humans) by the manufacturer of Beta-Glucan show that the molecule improves skin barrier recovery when used at 0.05%, while its hydrating ability is as good as that of hyaluronic acid or even greater. Used at 0.1%, Beta-Glucan makes the skin firmer, smoother and more elastic.

Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance-free and essential oil-free | Gluten-free | Suitable for Malassezia | Suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

pH 5 – 5.5

0.2% Beta-Glucan

0.3% Madecassoside

WHO IS IT FOR?

Almost everyone, but we especially recommend Stress Less if your skin is prone to dehydration, sensitivity, redness, and irritation, or if you're using strong active ingredients (e.g., anti-acne like benzoyl peroxide or anti-aging like tretinoin) known to dry out skin or compromise the skin barrier.

Skin Type
All skin types, especially sensitive skin

Problem
Sensitivity, irritation, weakened barrier, dehydration

Texture
Silky, light, non-sticky gel texture