Analysis of Your Overnight Mask Ingredients

Based on the list of active ingredients provided for your overnight mask (Formula 2), here is an analysis of how these components likely contribute to the positive changes you've seen in your skin. Please note that I cannot analyze your day cream (Formula 1) as the full ingredient list is not available.

The overnight mask contains several key active ingredients with notable skin benefits:

• Anti-Aging and Firming:

  • Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate (Syn-Ake): This synthetic peptide mimics the effect of snake venom to reduce muscle contractions, which can help visibly decrease expression lines shortly after application.
  • Dioscorea Composita Root Extract (Wild Yam Extract): Contains Diosgenin, a phytoestrogen that helps regenerate and strengthen skin cells, leading to firmer, more toned skin and improved moisture retention.
  • Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract (Apple Stem Cell): Supports the longevity of skin cells, helping to slow down the aging process and maintain a youthful appearance.
  • Sea Kelp Extract / Hydrolysed Algin and Chlorella vulgaris (HydroAlgae™): These algae-derived ingredients provide intense hydration, help balance the skin, strengthen the skin barrier, and offer anti-aging benefits by stimulating fibroblast proliferation (related to collagen production).
  • Tryptic-Soy™ (Soybean Seed Extract): This soybean extract inhibits enzymes that break down skin proteins and promotes the synthesis of Elastin and Collagen, enhancing skin elasticity and firmness.

• Brightening and Dark Spot Reduction:

  • Tranexamic Acid: Works to brighten the complexion and reduce the formation of melanin pigment, making it effective for addressing blemishes, dark spots, and uneven skin tone caused by sun exposure.
  • Alpha Arbutin: Inhibits the enzyme Tyrosinase, a key player in melanin production, resulting in brighter, more even-toned skin.
  • Glutathione: A powerful antioxidant that also contributes to skin brightening through its antioxidant properties.
  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Helps reduce redness and hyperpigmentation (dark spots), leading to a clearer complexion.

• Skin Texture, Hydration, and Barrier Support:

  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): In addition to brightening, it significantly improves skin hydration by stimulating the production of ceramides and strengthens the skin barrier, making skin more resilient. It also helps control excess oil, benefiting acne-prone skin.
  • Sea Kelp Extract / HydroAlgae™: Provide deep and long-lasting hydration, maintaining skin moisture levels.
  • Wild Yam Extract: Aids in retaining skin moisture for a hydrated look.
  • Tryptic-Soy™: Improves components of the dermal extracellular matrix, contributing to smoother skin texture.

• Antioxidant Benefits:

  • Oxido reductases (e.g., SOD - Superoxide dismutase): A potent antioxidant enzyme that protects skin cells from free radical damage.
  • Astaxanthin (from Algae Extract): A powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin from UV damage and improves skin moisture and elasticity.
  • MYFerment™ Rice Berry (Rice Berry Ferment Filtrate): A rice-derived ingredient with antioxidant properties that helps nourish the skin.

• Other Ingredients:

  • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein: (No direct product match found in the database, but generally) Hydrolyzed rice protein is often used for its moisturizing and conditioning properties.
  • Tourmaline: Listed in your ingredients, but no specific product information was found in the database.

The combination of these ingredients likely provides a multi-faceted approach to skin care, addressing concerns like aging, uneven tone, and texture, which aligns with the improvements you have observed in your skin, such as reduced wrinkles, brighter skin, and fewer acne issues.