Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – Possesses anti-inflammatory and regenerative properties post-shaving, reduces redness, and improves the skin barrier. It also stimulates collagen synthesis in the skin and inhibits its breakdown. Niacinamide and its metabolism strengthen the structural and functional integrity of the skin barrier and have a brightening effect.
Alpha-Bisabolol is a powerful antioxidant that regenerates the skin with anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and soothing properties, accelerating the healing process. Thanks to its antioxidant capabilities, alpha-bisabolol helps maintain firm, youthful skin and visibly reduces signs of aging. It is well-absorbed by the skin and acts on its various layers. Alpha-bisabolol is non-comedogenic.
D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5) – D-Panthenol is an analog of pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), a provitamin with important and documented benefits. When applied to the skin, panthenol penetrates and converts into Vitamin B5. It soothes and intensely hydrates, accelerating the healing of micro-tears in the skin after shaving. Its calming effect is particularly beneficial for sensitive and irritated skin. It helps reduce redness and discomfort, providing immediate relief. It has the ability to attract and retain moisture, preventing water loss. Well-hydrated skin is not only softer and more elastic but also healthier and therefore more resistant to external aggressors. Additionally, D-panthenol boosts lipid synthesis and epidermal differentiation. D-Panthenol is non-comedogenic.
Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) – Tocopheryl acetate is a derivative of Vitamin E that converts into Vitamin E within the skin. It is a powerful antioxidant that, thanks to its lipophilic properties, protects cell membranes and skin cells from free radicals, slows down the aging process, regenerates the epidermis, and promotes hydration. It helps improve the skin's surface texture and increases the skin's ability to retain moisture. In the epidermis, Vitamin E is the primary antioxidant providing cellular protection. It neutralizes aggressive compounds formed as a result of UV radiation, medications, and pollutants on the skin, thereby preventing premature aging, with a particular emphasis on reducing acute erythema and photoaging. Other important, clinically proven results of using tocopheryl acetate include improvements in fine lines around the eyes, roughness, radiance, skin tone, elasticity, density, collagen production, and the overall appearance of the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid Compounds with Varying Molecular Weights – The 5-level hyaluronic acid complex is a combination of different forms of hyaluronic acid that act on various levels of the skin to provide intense hydration and smooth the skin. These ingredients include sodium hyaluronate for surface hydration, cross-linked hyaluronic acid for long-lasting hydration, low molecular weight hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeper layers of the skin, and acetylated sodium hyaluronate for additional hydration and smoothing. QWADRUM has developed a unique hyaluronic acid complex containing molecules of different molecular weights in 5 different active compounds to ensure that its properties are activated in all layers of the skin:
- Acetylated Sodium Hyaluronate: Ultra-high molecular weight
- Sodium Hyaluronate: High molecular weight
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Cross-linked polymer with high molecular weight
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Ultra-low molecular weight
- Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate: Unusually low molecular weight