Anti-inflammatory and anti-redness essence to soothe sensitive and stressed skin. With azelaic acid and extracts of immortelle and scented nettle.
Stabilizes the fine blood vessels, strengthens the skin's protective barrier and promotes a healthy microbiome on the skin's surface.
Chronic stress is ubiquitous in our world - affecting our health at all levels. Even the most common skin conditions perceived as problematic can be caused or exacerbated by stress: Redness and inflammation up to rosacea, impurities, dryness, a sallow skin tone or hyperpigmentation.
As the latest addition to HighDroxy's CALM range, CALM ESSENCE offers a straightforward solution to treat and alleviate these skin conditions right at the start of the four-step HighDroxy skincare routine. The mild care essence, which is applied like a toner directly after cleansing, offers a unique complex of anti-inflammatory, complexion-balancing and barrier-strengthening active ingredients of natural origin.
The active ingredient-rich formulation of CALM ESSENCE combines the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial azelaic acid with skin-soothing and balancing extracts of chicory root, Italian immortelle, Mexican scented nettle and oats. Thanks to its prebiotic properties, it also supports the skin's microbiome and strengthens the outer horny layer, the stratum corneum.
This makes the skin more resistant to external attacks such as environmental pollution and UV radiation.
The calming and strengthening effect of the ingredients used has been thoroughly investigated and impressively measured in studies:
Better complexion correction
Skin temperature
Visible skin redness
Dilatation
of the blood vessels
Sustainable hydration
Thickness of the Strat. Corneum
The CALM ESSENCE uses the investigated active ingredients in the tested concentrations, but was not part of the cited studies. More information below.
The CALM ESSENCE is applied in the second step of the four-step HighDroxy skincare routine, i.e. after cleansing the face and before applying one of our serums.
Apply a few drops of CALM ESSENCE directly to the palm of your hand and spread over the face. The silky texture makes it possible to apply sparingly; use more or less product depending on the desired degree of moisturization.
Only wait a short time before applying the subsequent care products, because as long as the skin is still slightly moist, it can absorb the subsequent care products better.
AQUA (water), GLYCERIN (Glycerine is part of the skin's own moisturizing system; it is barrier-strengthening and promotes elasticity), POTASSIUM AZELOYL DIGLYCINATE (5% Azelaic acida mild carboxylic acid to regulate the skin), PROPANEDIOL (plant-based, nourishing alcoholwhich dissolves ingredients, has a preservative effect and hinders the evaporation of water so that the product does not dry out), INULIN (inulin is a Fructose polysaccharidewhich comes from the Chicory root and has both prebiotic and moisture-binding properties), TREMELLA FUCIFORMIS EXTRACT (moisture-binding extract from the Silver ear fungus with similar properties as Hyaluronic acid), AGASTACHE MEXICANA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT (the extract of the Mexican scented nettle reduces signs of skin stress ), AVENA SATIVA KERNEL OIL (Oat oil has nourishing and skin-soothing properties), HELICHRYSUM STOECHAS CALLUS CULTURE LYSATE (the extract of the Italian immortelle or Immortelle has anti-inflammatory properties), PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS OIL (Almond oil with antioxidant and skin-protecting properties), GLUCONOLACTONE (very mild Polyhydroxy acid of vegetable origin with weak keratolytic properties), SODIUM LEVULINATE (levulinic acid is of vegetable origin and has antibacterial and fungicidal properties), CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE (Surfactant of vegetable origin), LYSOLECITHIN (Emulsifier based on soy), SCLEROTIUM GUM (natural Thickening agent), SODIUM PCA (Sodium PCA is similar to the skin's own moisturizing system and therefore an intensive moisture-binding active ingredient), SODIUM BENZOATE (natural Preserver), FRUCTOSE (Fructose), CITRIC ACID (citric acid), XANTHAN GUM (vegetable Thickening agent), PULLULAN (plant-based Film formers), SODIUM PHYTATE (vegetable Stabilizer), HYDROGENATED LECITHIN (plant-based Emulsifier), SILICA (silicic acid is a natural Stabilizer), CALCIUM GLUCONATE (Acidity regulator), ACACIA SENEGAL GUM (plant-based Thickening agent), POTASSIUM SORBATE (food grade Preserver), DECYL ALCOHOL (Fatty alcohol of plant origin)
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It all depends on your skin condition. According to our four-step skin care routine, the CALM ESSENCE serves to prepare the skin for the following active ingredient serum. This means that the watery consistency moisturizes the skin and makes it more receptive to the following care steps. However, since all our preparation products are already rich in active ingredients, the subsequent serum can optionally be omitted or chosen to serve other skin conditions.
Of course! Especially in the décolleté, where skin stress, for example triggered by UV radiation, is noticeable in the form of redness or wheals, the CALM ESSENCE well proven. The same applies to the body: It is better to use sparingly but regularly than sporadically abundantly.
Yes, it is. The little word "acid" in skin care by no means automatically means that something is irritating or corrosive. Azelaic acid has proven especially effective for irritated, sensitive and inflamed skin. If you are unsure, test the CALM ESSENCE below your chin first.
"The CALM ESSENCE complements our range for the second care step of our four-step skin care routine. In addition to the hyFIVE SPRAY for dehydrated or normal skin and the PORIFY BHA SOLUTION for oily or blemished skin, we now also offer a preparation product specifically for sensitive, reddened and hyperpigmented skin.
The CALM ESSENCE not only prepares the skin for the subsequent skincare serums, but already delivers valuable active ingredients to the skin in relevant doses."
- Thorsten Abeln, founder of HighDroxy -
Azelaic acid is a well-tolerated active ingredient that has been researched for over 30 years: it convinces with its comprehensive regulating properties:
The complex extract is rich in two anti-inflammatory flavonoids. Both inhibit the effects of psychological stress on the skin by slowing down the "stress protein" NF-kB from entering the cell nucleus.
In addition, the tone of the vessels is improved and the moisture content of the skin is increased. Mexican scented nettle extract restores the skin's barrier function, moisturizes and evens skin tone.
Immortelle, also known as the infinity plant, has very special anti-inflammatory properties. Its active ingredients prevent inflammatory reactions in the skin and can even reduce existing inflammation.
The extract used in CALM ESSENCE promotes increased release of beta-endorphins. These endogenous "sedatives" reduce the release of the stress hormone cortisol and thus counteract redness and itching. In addition, immortelle sustainably improves the skin's ability to retain moisture. This reduction in transepidermal water loss is brought about, among other things, by a strengthening of the uppermost horny layer.
The values stated quote the results of manufacturer studies (in vivo and ex vitro) on the possible effects of the respective active ingredients after up to 28 days of use. We use the active ingredients in the highest concentration mentioned.
In vivo protocol: 21 female subjects, between 30 and 50 years old, skin type III and IV (50/50). Comparison test versus placebo on randomized half of the face. Two daily applications. Performed by: Sinerga S.p.A.
6x better complexion correction - After 28 days measured with Mexameter, active formula contained 5% azelaic acid. Corresponds to approximately 55% reduction in visible redness according to visual assessment.
8-13% increased skin moisture - After 21 days measured with corneometer, active formula contained 3% azelaic acid. On the forehead, the skin hydration of the test subjects improved by an average of 13%, on the cheeks by 8%.
In vivo protocol: 45 subjects, 30 with psychological stress and 15 with rosacea-prone skin, between 19 and 62 years old. Active formula (2%) on one side of the face and placebo on the other. Two daily applications, for 28 days. Conducted by Provital S.A.
0.4°C reduced skin temperature - measured at the skin surface in stressed/rosacea-prone subjects.
10% Reduced Redness - For both stress-induced and rosacea-related skin redness.
30% reduced dilation of blood vessels - Measured with laser Doppler flow measurement of stressed/rosacea-prone subjects.
In vivo protocol: 22 subjects with very dry skin. Comparison test versus placebo on randomized half of the face. Two daily applications. Performed by: Seppic
+47% long-term skin hydration - Measured with Corneometer CM825. Active formula contained 1% of the active ingredient.
Ex vivo protocol: Histomorphological analysis of 6 explants with skin barrier disruption caused by peeling of 40 adhesive tapes. Application 1 hour after peeling, every day for 5 days.
+77% thickness of the stratum corneum - Active formula contained 1% of the active ingredient.
Particularly mild cleanser that thoroughly cleanses the skin without drying it out.
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Gentle and low-fat care balm for sensitive and irritated skin. Reduces redness and inflammation.
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