#1 The Crème

The Promise

– Strengthens skin resilience
– Inundates skin with rich hydration
– Skin feels more supple
– Restores moisture for an uplifted appearance
– A soft, youthful texture is realised

The Ritual 

Smooth gently over face, neck, décolletage and backs of hands. Use in synergy with your RATIONALE Essential Six formulations for remarkable skin luminosity.

The Research

Targeted cells and tissues form the skin’s own specialised immune system, playing a vital daily role in the prevention of environmental damage, allergy and disease.

Skin immunity, clarity and firmness are directed by a delicately balanced interfusion of biologically active barrier lipids including ceramides, triglycerides and cholesterol. This protective function is fortified by the flexible yet stalwart proteins of the Stratum Corneum’s outermost cells, the corneocytes.

Synthesis and maintenance of these vital barrier constituents is highly dependent on Stratum Corneum moisture levels, supported by B-group vitamins, signalling peptides and Essential Fatty Acids.

The Resilience Actives

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) boosts skin resilience and strengthens barrier function, helping skin to protect itself against sun damage while also calming the appearance of redness and irritation. This Skin Identical vitamin also promotes evenness of tone by inhibiting the transfer of melanosome packets through the layers of the epidermis, and locks in moisture by preventing Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL).
Acetyl Hexapeptide-37 encourages protein synthesis to restore skin structure and strengthen the Dermal-Epidermal Junction (DEJ).
Amino Acids provide nutrients to skin cells, helping to proliferate fibroblasts and retain skin moisture.
Starflower Oil (Borago Officinalis) is a rich source of Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) and Linoleic Acid (LA), which delivers ultimate skin hydration, immediately restoring skin lipid barrier function while also providing potent calming properties to soothe sensitivity and signs of irritation.
Ceramides + Lipids replenish the skin’s intercellular matrix to fortify its barrier, improving hydration of the Stratum Corneum by preventing TEWL.
Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) provides intensive moisture for the skin and stimulates healthy connective tissue production. Essential in the regeneration process of skin cells, it also helps to promotes the growth of fibroblasts and protects against UV-induced DNA damage.