Vitamin C demonstrates consistent, scientifically validated results across multiple skin concerns including pigmentation, wrinkles, sun damage, and collagen production
Interestingly, LipRSV alone also reduced pup weight, suggesting metabolic effects of RSV, possibly through energy regulation and mitochondrial biogenesis (Price et al
One study covered in the review found that a topical containing Syn-Ake resulted in a 52% reduction in wrinkle size after 28 days of use.34 (As an interesting side note, you may have noticed that Syn-Ake kind of looks or sounds like the word snake. This is because the synthetic peptide Syn-Ake is an analog of a natural one called Waglerin-1, which is derived from the venom of the Southeast Asian temple viper.)34 As with Allies of Skin, much of the research behind the ingredients in The Ordinarys product is positive
Lees project began with a deep dive into research
Glutathione, a powerful endogenous antioxidant, has been the subject of growing scientific interest over the last decade