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High-Impact Ingredients
All our formulas contain evidence-backed active ingredients at the correct concentration and pH to maximize effectiveness.
Niacinamide
Everyone loves niacinamide but high concentrations can be irritating and actually increase breakouts. We use a 4% concentration so everyone can enjoy the benefits of this superstar ingredient without worrying about the drawbacks. This classic heavy-hitter promotes healthy skin cells to amp up your barrier’s effectiveness.
- Increases native ceramide and fatty acid production in the skin—key components of the skin’s moisture system
- Strengthens the overall skin barrier, making it resistant to moisture loss
- Reduces blotchiness, uneven skin tone, and improves the look of pores
Syn-Up Peptide
Also known as Amidinobenzyl Benzylsulfonyl D-Seryl Homophenylalaninamide Acetate (wow that’s a long one!). A new synthetic peptide that helps to fight against dryness, irritation, and redness by boosting good skin bacteria.
- Inhibits Urokinase and Plasmin downstream pathways—two processes that are responsible for a compromised barrier and increased levels of skin inflammation
- Reduces skin microbiome markers associated with redness and irritation
- Increases skin resilience by restoring integrity to the outermost layer of skin (Stratum Corneum)
Tremella Snow Mushroom Extract
Move over Hyaluronic Acid. Snow Mushroom is a potent polysaccharide humectant that provides superior hydration in both low and high-humidity environments by forming a thin protective layer over the skin that remains flexible and soft over time.
- Superior skin-feel and softness thanks to its high molecular weight
- Decreases oxidative stress that can lead to lipid peroxidation and clogged pores
- Inhibits melanin synthesis and increases collagen production for plump, even skin
Prebiotics & Postbiotics
Give the good bacteria on your skin the fuel they need to thrive long term. A balanced microbiome helps to give your skin the ability to defend itself against inflammation, stress, and irritation.
- Xylitol-based plant sugars offer multi-layer hydration and prebiotic support
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide and Inulin derived from Chicory Root provides gentle protection and promote a diverse skin microbiome
- Trehalose and Polyglutamic acid give your skin’s microbiome the good stuff it needs to stay hydrated and resilient even in low-humidity conditions
Betaine & Glyceryl Glucoside
A soothing duo to hydrate your skin. Both promote moisture retention—and Betaine doubles up as a calming agent. Think Glycerin, but no stickiness.
- Betaine has calming, soothing properties and a higher water-binding capacity than Glycerin
- Glyceryl Glucoside minimizes moisture loss and supports the skin’s aquaporin system
- Both ingredients help to balance skin’s hydration by regulating the cell’s moisture content
Frequently Asked Questions
You don’t need to have all the answers. That’s what we’re here for. For more questions visit our full FAQ page or contact us.
Super Sensa has a gel-cream texture and has been formulated to work on all skin types. If you have drier skin or live in a very dry climate you may want to layer on a basic occlusive like petroleum jelly to lock in hydration after application.
Yes! Super Sensa is Fungal Acne Safe. It excludes the commonly found plant oils, fatty alcohols, and esters that can contribute to these types of breakouts. It’s also safe for Seborrheic Dermatitis.
A lot of products with Niacinamide use a concentration of 10% or more. Anything over 5% can lead to irritation, redness, and inflammation. Super Sensa utilizes a 4% concentration of Niacinamide. This concentration is still clinically effective and minimizes the risk of adverse reactions.
We formulated Super Sensa to meet the unique needs of different skin tones.
For non-melanated skin, Super Sensa contains ingredients designed to help minimize redness, decrease irritation and decrease water loss.
For melanated skin, Super Sensa contains specific ingredients designed to soothe irritation which can lead to inflammation and breakouts that can cause hyperpigmentation.
Our actives have overlapping benefits for all skin tones and we test on a variety of skin tones during product development.
We chose to include these two ingredients because they have well studied beneficial effects on the skin barrier and microbiome of acne-prone skin. There is little to no evidence that these two fermented ingredients would cause an individual with fungal acne any issues in the way that other fermented/yeast type ingredients like Galactomyces could.
We use a biotech squalane derived from sugarcane at an 8% concentration. This helps to decrease the chances of irritation that some individuals may develop from olive derived squalane or higher concentrations.
How Does It Work?
Super Sensa is formulated for the most acne-prone skin types. This is made specifically for those of you who have struggled to find an everyday moisturizer that doesn't irritate your skin or clog your pores. And bonus, it's safe for Fungal Acne too.
How did we do it? We focused on including ingredients that help harness the skin's natural ability to heal itself by decreasing irritation, fueling the microbiome, and restoring the skin barrier.
What's not in it? We excluded a lot of the ingredients you may find in other moisturizers for acne-prone skin that can increase something called lipid peroxidation which leads to inflammation and breakouts. These include a lot of plant oils, fatty alcohols, and esters. While these ingredients definitely aren't bad, they give a lot of folks with acne-prone skin troubles so we skipped them altogether.
