#3 The Enriched Crème SPF15

The Promise

– Activates skin radiance and brilliance
– Imbues skin with calmness and comfort
– Delivers advanced solar and environmental protection
– Visibly smooths, refines and reawakens a youthful complexion
– Bestows a hyper natural, incandescent finish

The Ritual

Warm the crème between your fingertips and 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

Long have we studied the profound interaction between human skin and sunlight, and the extent to which our skin can protect itself from solar and environmental stressors.Epigenetic influences, including sun exposure and pollution, diminish the skin’s native protective reserves of Melanin, Vitamin D and Heat Shock Proteins, which form a first-line defence against UV, Visible Light and Infrared Radiation. The result is dull, dehydrated skin prone to inflammation and premature ageing.For more than 30 years, RATIONALE Research has focused on identifying, optimising and deploying these Skin Identical vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and proteins in our Environmental Protection Formulations.Melanin, a skin Identical antioxidant, naturally protects epidermal keratinocytes by forming a protective cap over DNA that defends against UV light. When applied topically, Melanin acts as a natural sunscreen booster that enhances protection against the entire Solar Constant. In addition, Vitamin D precursors––which are found in the plasma membranes of skin cells—are stimulated with exposure to sunlight and synthesise active Vitamin D, which has photo-protective effects, decreasing DNA damage and oxidative stress while reducing inflammation. Similarly, Heat Shock Proteins are able to shield skin cells from thermal damage by expanding and unfolding in the presence of heat to protect cells from becoming dry and dehydrated.

The Brilliance Actives

 Vitamin D Precursor converts to active Vitamin D within the skin when exposed to sunlight, supplementing the endogenous reserves of this vital nutrient to strength skin integrity, soothe redness and reduce inflammation.
 Zinc Oxide  is a photo-protective antioxidant custodial coating on the skin’s surface, defending against the harmful effects of UV, visible light, Infrared and environmental aggressors. Zinc also assists in calming the skin, reducing redness, strengthening barrier function and enhancing overall skin health.
Melanin is a Skin Identical soar defence pigment and antioxidant that also calms and evens out skin tone. In the epidermis, it acts as a natural sunscreen, absorbing and diffusing solar radiation.
Vitamins, Amino Acids and Minerals form a Skin Identical complex of topical nutrients that reinforce the skin’s own photo and environmental protective barrier. Skin luminosity is also enhanced through the light-diffusing properties of Iron Oxide –  a naturally occurring mineral found in the skin.
3D Ceramic Shield – an amalgam of Skin Identical Sodium, Potassium, Aluminium and Silica that forms insulating ceramic microspheres, which provide a physical shield that protects the skin from pollution and temperature extremes.
Bambara Seed Extract (Voandzeia Subterranea Seed) is an epigenetic booster with the ability to influence genes responsible for redirecting the process of cellular differentiation in the epidermis by increasing the viability of nerve cells. Epidermal thickness is improved, stratum corneum superstructure and function are enhanced, and skin appears smooth and radiant.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-22 is a novel protein that protects skin cells from thermal and oxidative stress. It helps prevent inflammation by increasing natural levels of Heat Shock Proteins in the skin that provide thermal protection from infrared light.