{"product_id":"geek-gorgeous-101-stress-less","title":"Geek \u0026 Gorgeous 101 Stress Less Canada","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"gg-shopify-common-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStress Less is designed to improve sensitive, damaged, irritated or dehydrated skin with the combination of Beta-Glucan \u0026amp; Madecassoside, two supermolecules with remarkable skin soothing, repairing and hydrating abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-Glucan is the most bioactive and valuable part of Oat with intensive skin repairing, skin smoothing \u0026amp; wound healing properties, while Madecassoside is one of the main active components of Centella Asiatica, a medicinal plant that has well-established soothing, wound healing and antioxidant activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_cols gg-shopify-common-color\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col  desc_col_numbered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_title desc_col_bignum\"\u003e5-5.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_bignum_text\"\u003epH\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"big-vertical-separator\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col  desc_col_numbered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_title desc_col_bignum\"\u003e0.2%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_bignum_text\"\u003eBeta-Glucan\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"big-vertical-separator\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col  desc_col_numbered\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_title desc_col_bignum\"\u003e0.3%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_bignum_text\"\u003eMade-cassoside\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-shopify-common-color\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe use 0.2% Beta-Glucan and 0.3% Madecassoside in this formula. While these numbers might not sound high, when it comes to these two actives, they are. Studies use \u003ci\u003eMadecassoside\u003c\/i\u003e from as low as \u003ci\u003e0.05%\u003c\/i\u003e (shown to inhibit UV induced melanin production) or at \u003ci\u003e0.1%\u003c\/i\u003e combined with 5% Vitamin C for anti-aging benefits. 0.2% of Madecassoside has remarkable barrier-supporting, skin moisturizing, as well as redness \u0026amp; itching reducing properties in atopic or psoriasis-prone skin.  In-vivo studies (made on real humans) by the manufacturer of \u003ci\u003eBeta-Glucan\u003c\/i\u003e show that the molecule improves skin barrier recovery used at 0.05%, while its moisturizing ability is as good as that of hyaluronic acid or even greater. Used at 0.1%, Beta-Glucan makes the skin firmer, smoother and more elastic.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeek tip: use Stress Less with \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geekandgorgeous.com\/products\/c-glow\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eC-Glow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e in the morning for added smart-aging benefits.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"gg-label\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-spot-icon gg-spot-icon-pink gg-margin-right-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ewho is it for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gg-shopify-common-color\"\u003ePretty much everyone, but we especially recommend Stress Less if your skin is prone to dehydration, sensitivity, redness and irritation, or you are using strong actives (e.g. anti-acne such as benzoyl peroxide or anti-aging such as tretinoin) known to dry the skin or compromise the skin barrier.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_cols gg-shopify-common-color\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_title\"\u003eSkin type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eall skin types, especially sensitive\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"big-vertical-separator\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_title\"\u003eSkin problem\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003esensitivity, irritation, weakened barrier, dehydration\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"big-vertical-separator\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc_col_title\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003esilky, lightweight, non-sticky, gel texture\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"gg-label\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-spot-icon gg-spot-icon-yellow gg-margin-right-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply a few drops to the face after cleansing, before using creams. Can be used either in the AM and\/or PM.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf life\u003c\/i\u003e: 2 years from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"gg-label\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gg-spot-icon gg-spot-icon-blue gg-margin-right-small\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eingredients \u0026amp; research\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ekey ingredients:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadecassoside:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the main biologically active components of the famous medicinal plant Centella Asiatica, also known as Gotu Kola or Cica. It has well-established wound healing, skin soothing and antioxidant activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeta-Glucan:\u003c\/strong\u003e A supermolecule coming from Oat that has intensive skin-repairing and wound healing properties, while being a great skin soother and moisturizer, even showing some anti-aging benefits. It is a large polysaccharide (sugar) molecule, somewhat similar in structure to Hyaluronic Acid hence showing similar (or some claim even greater) skin hydrating properties. While the larger beta-glucan fractions stay on the top of the skin to hydrate \u0026amp; smooth it, the smaller fractions penetrate deeply (even into the dermis, the middle layer of the skin) showing promising anti-aging benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaccharide Isomerate\u003c\/strong\u003e: A skin-idententical carbohydrate molecule that binds to the skin like magnet and keeps the skin hydrated longer than most other humectants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003efull inci list:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua (Water), Methyl Gluceth-20, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eresearch:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eInternational Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 27 (5) – Oct 1, 2005, Anti‐Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non‐Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta‐Glucan\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhytotherapy Research, , Volume 28 (2) – Oct 1, 2005, Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta‐Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShen, Xueqing, et al. \"Propionibacterium acnes related anti-inflammation and skin hydration activities of madecassoside, a pentacyclic triterpene saponin from Centella asiatica.\" Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry 83.3 (2019): 561-568.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiu, Mei, et al. \"Madecassoside isolated from Centella asiatica herbs facilitates burn wound healing in mice.\" Planta medica 74.08 (2008): 809-815.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHaftek, Marek, et al. \"Clinical, biometric and structural evaluation of the long‐term effects of a topical treatment with ascorbic acid and madecassoside in photoaged human skin.\" Experimental dermatology 17.11 (2008): 946-952.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJung, Eunsun, et al. \"Madecassoside inhibits melanin synthesis by blocking ultraviolet-induced inflammation.\" Molecules 18.12 (2013): 15724-15736.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Geek \u0026 Gorgeous","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54395509145916,"sku":null,"price":28.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/6949\/2540\/files\/geek-gorgeous-101-stress-less-4217196.webp?v=1792347668","url":"https:\/\/www.lhcosmetics.ca\/products\/geek-gorgeous-101-stress-less","provider":"LH Cosmetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}