Science and Our Ingredients

SPECIALISED DERMOCOSMETICS
FUNCTIONAL PRODUCTS

Research and innovation play central roles in our mission. We seek to provide advanced skincare that is tailored to the demands of the modern world.

The result: products that are 100% effective, shunning any ingredient that performs no specific action or has nothing to offer the skin. UNICSKIN never pads out its products with unnecessary “filler” substances. Instead, each product is formulated to enhance the skin’s qualities based on scientific knowledge.

100% of our active ingredients and final formulations are subject to rigorous clinical studies. Providing scientific proof that each formula delivers what it promises.

We at UNICSKIN are not fans of claims and promises. We are fans of evidence and results. Our maxim is to always deliver what we promise.

Our laboratory works continuously to identify new ingredients and techniques that have effective results on the skin.

THE FOUR CORNERSTONES OF OUR PRODUCTS

Effective active ingredients. All ingredients must offer demonstrative results both ‘in vivo’ and ‘in vitro’ (not animal tested). Only substances that are proven to activate cell mechanisms are used.
Patented molecules. Produced using innovative biotechnological techniques and of the right molecular size to penetrate every layer of the skin.
Natural extracts of plant origin.
Formulas 100% free from alcohol, parabens, colourants, paraffins and comedogenic ingredients. Suitable for even the most sensitive skins.

OUR ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

We meticulously select each ingredient used in our products. We pledge to visibly enhance the quality of your skin by harnessing the maximum concentration of active ingredients.

AA2G® (Ascorbyl glucoside)

This active ingredient is derived from Vitamin C and is more stable and effective than ascorbic acid. It is a highly functional derivative that whitens and clears the skill with consistent use, inhibiting the production of melanin and giving your face a natural glow.

SWEET ALMOND OIL

Sweet almond oil has unmatched emollient and soothing properties. It is the quintessential cream for sensitive skins. Its key function is to hydrate the skin without blocking the pores. Sweet almond oil has powerful regenerative properties, helping to visibly reduce blemishes and scarring. Consistent use of the oil can help to eliminate such marks altogether.

HAMAMELIS WATER

Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial plant. The floral water of Hamamelis Virginiana is a tonic lotion known for its soothing and astringent properties.

Traditionally used to repair cuts in the skin, it also acts as a good tonic with a relevant astringent effect when applied to the skin.

This water eliminates open pores, being one of the best natural remedies to get them closed quickly, and long-term. For this reason, its use is also recommended in acne treatments, relieving the acne and helping to eliminate it.

COCO GLUCOSIDE

From vegetable origin, it is used in natural cosmetics to reduce the potential for irritation. It is obtained from renewable raw materials such as coconut oil and sugar from fruits. 100% biodegradable.

GLYCOLIC ACID,
of sugar cane origin

Glycolic acid is the alphahydroxy acid (AHA) with the smallest molecular size, allowing it to rapidly penetrate to the deepest layers of the skin. It is produced from sugarcane and helps to accelerate skin exfoliation and the elimination of dead cells, meaning its use should always be combined with some kind of solar protection. Dermatologists consider glycolic acid to be one of the most outstanding and effective active ingredients to combat blemishes, scarring, early wrinkles and acne. It is widely used as an alternative to surgery to eliminate wrinkles, stretching, blemishes and minimize deep acne.

HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronic acid has a low molecular weight and can hydrate the deepest layers of the skin, while helping to maintain skin density by locking in moisture and stabilising water reserves. Thanks to its powerful water absorption properties, hyaluronic acid is able to fill out wrinkles from the inside. Known as the “water-loving” molecule, or “molecular sponge”, hyaluronic acid can absorb more than 1,000 times its own weight in water. In fact, its job is to keep the organism moist and the fibres supple.

LACTIC ACID

Sodium lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid. It occurs naturally through the fermentation of sugars from corn and beetroot. Known for its powerful moisturising properties, it is widely used to combat skin aging. Its action smooths out contours and expression lines, reduces solar damage and improves the skin’s texture, tone and general appearance.

PURIFIED WATER

Water is an essential component of the human body (making up 70% of the whole). As well as hydrating the organism, water helps to purify and cleanse. UNICSKIN bases its formulas on purified water, which is treated prior to use to ensure absolute purity and quality. Water helps to purify and hydrate, as well as combat premature aging of the skin. Purified water also optimizes the properties of the concentrated active ingredients.

ALPHA BISABOLOL

Alpha Bisabolol is 100% of natural origin, found in the essential oils of the chamomile flower. It has regenerative and calming traits, while also accelerating healing processes. It has powerful skin smoothing and emollient properties and is easily tolerated by all skin types. This makes it a perfect ingredient for sensitive skins.

ALOE VERA Barbadensis

Known by the Egyptians as the “plant of immortality”, the incredible medicinal powers of aloe vera have been harnessed throughout history. There are hundreds of different aloe vera species, but four have been scientifically proven to offer the greatest medicinal benefits. One of these is the Aloe Barbadensis, which is the most widely used in medicinal healing.

The standout traits of aloe include the actions of its natural nutrients, such as enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which stimulate new cell generation. Its highly absorbent properties ensure that it penetrates all three layers of the skin, the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis, helping to prevent the premature wrinkles that indicate aging. Aloe’s multiple beneficial effects for the skin include:

Anti-allergenic · Anti-wrinkle · Anti-bactericidal and antimicrobial · Anti-aging · Antioxidant · Astringent · Healing · Disinfectant · Emollient

ALPHA-LINOLENIC ACID

α-linolenic acid is a member of the group of essential fatty acids known as omega-3. This plant-based acid prevents skin inflammation, helps to reduce acne symptoms and restore the skin’s protective barrier. Essential fatty acids penetrate the cells of the epidermis to enhance membrane flexibility and curb water loss. This helps to keep the skin moisturised and prevent its aging.

ARGIRELINE

Argireline is a polypeptide consisting of 6 amino acids that act on nerve endings to stop the release of neurotransmitters in the neuromuscular junction, thus preventing and smoothing out deep wrinkles and fine lines. It is a clinically proven natural alternative to botulinum toxin (Botox). Muscular contraction occurs due to the release of neurotransmitters inside the synaptic vesicles. Argireline causes muscular and fibroblast relaxation, triggering an immediate and enduring lifting effect. Which also has the benefit of being 100% natural.

BOSWELLIA SERRATA

The Boswellia Serrata plant originated in India and produces a resin called Salai that is used for incense. Multiple clinical studies on the plant have revealed its considerable medicinal and healing properties. Boswellia Serrata is used as a natural remedy in Ayurvedic medicine. This natural medicine, like the traditional Chinese practice, has survived the passage of time.

The Boswellia Serrata plant is one of the most potent natural anti-inflammatory agents anywhere in the world. Furthermore, as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory compound, there are practically zero side effects. Boswellia Serrata has been used for decades to combat wrinkles and fine lines. Exotic Indian cosmetics are currently enjoying a boom in popularity, and one of the most commonly used ingredients is this traditional Ayurvedic medicinal plant.

CAFFEINE

Sometimes when you wake up the skin around your eyes will look puffy. This is because the circulatory system slows down while you sleep, meaning liquid builds up below the eyes. An organism that has not had sufficient rest or is subject to stress tends to retain extra liquid. While age, genetics and insufficient sleep are the main instigators of bags under the eyes, other causes include kidney and thyroid problems, sinusitis, hormonal imbalances, allergies, iron deficiency and smoking. Caffeine can be a major ally in combatting this puffiness, thanks to its ability to activate blood flow in the thin skin around the eyes, as well as being a decongestant and effective at reducing inflammation, wrinkles and fine lines.

VEGETABLE STEM CELLS, Black Grape

Healthy skin requires the constant regeneration of epidermal stem cells. The number of epidermal stem cells we have declines over time, causing visible signs of aging. Black grape stem cells act directly on the body to delay skin aging, preserve skin vitality and combat the visible signs of age. The result is an extraordinary anti-wrinkle effect.

VEGETABLE STEM CELLS, Orange tree stems

These stem cells contain amino acids, particularly proline and betaines, in addition to organic acids, sugars, peptides and proteins. Extracted from oranges, they amplify the expression of genes capable of improving the structure of the extracellular matrix. They give the skin a refreshed look, smoothing out wrinkles and improving its overall appearance. By regenerating its elastic properties, they can make skin look 12 years younger.

CELLDETOX®

This is a major activator of the cellular detoxification process, combating protein oxidation and restricting lipid peroxidation. It causes shine and luminosity to immediately return to tired and damaged skin.

MARINE COLLAGEN

The levels of collagen present in the body decrease over time and the skin loses its elasticity. That’s when wrinkles appear. A concentration of marine collagen can regenerate the dermis and repair tissue consistency to prevent wrinkles from appearing. This provides a flawless, nourished look, with fewer visible wrinkles and real elasticity. Marine collagen also encourages tissue generation, which is a great means of preventing dermatological conditions such as rosacea, acne and psoriasis. By encouraging skin regeneration, marine collagen effectively eases the intensity of acne.

DMAE

This natural water-soluble substance offers major anti-aging properties, while enhancing elasticity and having an immediate lifting effect. DMAE not only lifts and firms up the skin, it also prevents subsequent sagging. DMAE is highly effective at increasing the skin’s firmness and elasticity, while also enriching its tone and luminosity. The result is considerably fewer wrinkles and fine lines, while minimizing facial imperfections.

UVA and UVB Solar Filters

A combination of physical and chemical filters is used to absorb, block and disperse solar radiation from the ultraviolet spectrum, including UVA and UVB wavelengths. The sun’s rays account for more than 75% of the skin’s aging, causing wrinkles, deep lines, blemishes and sagginess. Sun protection is therefore essential to prevent skin lesions and burns, which over time can lead to conditions such as skin cancer.

HYDROVITON PLUS®

A mix of sugars (trehalose, fructose and maltose of plant origin) and NMF/humectant/physio-moisturizers (sodium lactate, urea, allantoin, sodium PCA, glycerine and hydrolyte 5) that provide immediate and long-lasting moisturizing action.

LEGACTIV®

Legactiv® is a naturally occurring compound that activates circulation. It is a citrus + ruscus concentrate that effectively combats circles under the eyes thanks to its ability to strengthen capillaries and stimulate skin blood flow.

SHEA BUTTER

The shea tree grows natively on the African savannah. Shea butter has been used since time immemorial by African tribes, mainly as a means of healing wounds. Despite what you might think, shea butter is recommended for dry skin, oily skin and acne-prone skin. Its properties help reduce scarring and blemishes, while it is also a powerful antioxidant. It mainly contains Vitamins A and E, which encourage the elimination of free radicals. The butter also relieves skin irritations such as eczema, psoriasis and sunburn.

MATRIKINS

These polypeptides stimulate the neosynthesis of extracellular matrix molecules and play a key role in the protection and regeneration of cutaneous tissue. Based on matrikines, the messengers that trigger skin restructuring and repair, matrikins smooth out expression lines and tone up the skin. They also encourage collagen synthesis, as well as driving the proliferation of fibroblasts and filling out the skin to give it volume.

MATRIXYL SYNTHE 6®

This is a deoxygenated lipopeptide with similar properties to matrikins. It stimulates the synthesis of the 6 core components of the dermal matrix. It smooths the relief of the skin and softens wrinkles from the inside, rebuilding the skin where necessary. After two months of use, wrinkles and crow’s feet will have smoothed out considerably.

ROSEMARY PLANT

The botanical name of rosemary is Rosemarinus. The shrub is so named because it commonly grows in coastal areas. It is a symbol of love and friendship and has been widely used in a variety of medical treatments since the time of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians. When applied directly on the skin the rosemary plant is an excellent antioxidant and encourages the new cell generation, while it also has decongestant, healing, anti-inflammatory and refreshing properties.

VEGETABLE PROTEOGLYCANS

Proteoglycans are natural molecules that enhance the skin’s mechanical and support properties, generating a sponge effect thanks to their water-absorbent qualities, ensuring that the skin remains completely hydrated. Proteoglycans of plant origin are obtained from soybeans and offer the skin additional benefits that molecules of animal origin cannot. Chronic exposure to UV light visibly impairs elastic and collagen fibres, causing non-functional accumulation of GAGs in the dermis. The effects of proteoglycans on connective tissue include the following:

Increased cell proliferation and metabolism.
Increased turnover of fatty acids.
Anti-inflammatory action.
Accelerated healing processes.
Increased cell connection with the extracellular components around them.
Greater communication between cells.
Performing structural functions within connective tissue.
Regulating the aqueous content of connective tissue and its capacity for water retention.

All of which bolsters the skin’s mechanical resistance against shocks and abrasions, while also creating a barrier against certain bacteria that may otherwise invade the tissue.

RESVERATROL

Known as the molecule of eternal youth, resveratrol is a polyphenol found mainly in grapes. It acts as a natural anti-wrinkle agent, with antioxidant and enhancing properties for collagen fibres. In addition to its anti-wrinkle and antioxidant qualities, resveratrol prevents sagging skin, is anti-inflammatory and provides protection against the sun. It harnesses the same anti-aging qualities as red wine.

RonaCare®

This active ingredient is derived from magnesium ascorbyl phosphate. It has the same illuminating and anti-aging properties as Vitamin C but has been clinically proven to be more effective. This active ingredient does not suffer the same discoloration and degradation as Vitamin C when in contact with air.

ORGANIC SILICON

Silicon is the second most common chemical element in the Earth’s crust (only surpassed by oxygen), where it is found in the form of silicates, which in small quantities naturally filter into rivers, lakes and springs as soluble silicate, or ‘silicic acid’. Since it is sand, silicon dioxide is inorganic by definition. Nevertheless, plants absorb these silicon compounds and transform them into phytoliths, a non-crystalline form also known as organic silicon. Silicon is found in all living beings, especially plants, where it is found in highest concentrations in green leafy vegetables such as lettuce, soybeans, beets, spinach, avocado and oats. Its multiple and extraordinary benefits for the skin include anti-wrinkle action, moisturizing properties, the stimulation of collagen production and antiglycan restructuring.

PENTAVITÍN®

Carbohydrate of 100% natural origin that guarantees instant and deep hydration, generating a humidity reserve that lasts 72 hours. Tested by new and extensive in vivo studies and gene expression, PENTAVITIN® improves the hydration of the epidermal cells and creates a lasting barrier in the skin. The clinical qualifications confirm the surprising efficiency of PENTAVITIN®, which offers an improvement of more than 50% in the smoothness of the skin and reduces desquamation and itching by more than 50% after 2 weeks of application. Returns vitality to very dry skin.

VITAMIN C

Vitamin C reinforces the skin’s natural glow and is a fantastic antioxidant to combat the signs of aging. One of the main skin benefits of Vitamin C is that it activates collagen synthesis. It effectively stimulates the fibres that help keep skin smooth, supple and youthful. Vitamin C is also very effective at clearing up the dark blotches and discoloration that tend to appear over time, known as melasma.

VITAMIN E

Vitamin E has powerful natural skin regeneration properties. It is a highly effective anti-aging agent and does wonders for clearing up dark patches on the face caused by the sun or the passage of time. It protects the skin against UVB rays, external agents and contamination. Furthermore, Vitamin E has numerous beneficial properties to help prevent and treat acne, skin blemishes and peeling. It is therefore highly recommended for the treatment of scarring, skin marks and burns. Likewise, Vitamin E significantly enhances the action of Vitamin C.

VITAMIN F

Vitamin F helps to restore the skin’s natural barriers. The fatty acids found in Vitamin F are precursors of the molecules that bolster the skin’s resistance against the external attacks that it faces daily. Furthermore, the vitamin helps to prevent water loss from the skin, ensuring your face remains nourished and hydrated, while impeding the formation of wrinkles and blemishes.

Sunlight is essential for all living beings on the planet. Most of the time, people only sunbathe for image-consciousness as they like to look tanned. However, the sun has other important benefits: it favours the formation of vitamin D (allowing the absorption of calcium supplied by food, and thus aiding the care of bones, nails and hair), strengthens the immune system, helps us to fall asleep, contributes to the regulation of depressive states, lowers blood pressure and balances cholesterol.

But nevertheless; along with these benefits, excess exposure to sun especially without adequate protection, becomes a great enemy for our skin. This is especially so in people with clear or very fair skin. The sun can cause accelerated aging of the skin, an increased risk of cancer, loss of suppleness, spots and shadows and an increase in sun allergies.

Therefore, UNICSKIN recommends the use of sunscreen every day (summer or winter, regardless of the weather and the geographical area where you are). In Dermatology, it’s advisable to apply a minimum of factor 15 sunscreen every morning. The UNICA+ Day and Night restoring cream incorporates this protection factor.

Additionally, depending on the time of year (summer months) and the geographical area (places where the sun’s rays strike with high intensity), we recommend applying an EXTRA protection.

UNICSKIN gives you our solar tips

The sun protection factor (SPF) of sunscreens is a number that indicates how long the product increases the skin’s defense capacity against the sun. The key therefore is not about the higher the factor, but to re-apply sunscreen as many times as necessary to avoid sunburn.
The sun’s rays are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Try to avoid exposure at these times.
For better results, UNICSKIN recommends applying your EXTRA sun protection, at least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun.
You don’t just have to protect yourself on the beach. There are people who only use sunscreen when they go to the beach, but it’s also important to apply a minimum of level sun protection when walking around the city or just sitting on a terrace having a drink. UNICSKIN helps you incorporate sun protection in your daily life.
And after sun? Immediately after sun exposure, it’s very important to moisturize your skin deeply. In the months of greatest exposure, UNICSKIN recommends its UNICHYDRO-ACTIVE serum, which intensely moisturizes and helps regenerate the skin thanks to its high concentration of Hyaluronic Acid of medium molecular size (which promotes penetration). The formula also concentrates Aloe Vera Barbadensis – known by the Egyptians as the “Plant of Immortality”– with a high absorbent capacity and a high calming power after exposure to the sun, Argireline, Orange Tree stem cells, Marine Collagen, and Incense Extract (Boswellia Serrata), which purifies the skin and adds an anti-irritant and anti-inflammatory action. Give your skin extra hydration.