Circadia Skincare: Advanced Professional Skincare centred on the body’s circadian rhythms
New to the UK market, Circadia skincare creates unique formulations that are centred on circadian rhythms of the body – defending from environmental aggressors during the day and stimulating repair mechanisms during sleep. Their ingredient profile ranges from Botanicals, Vitamins and Stem Cells to Peptides such as Green Tea, Lilac Stem Cell Extract and Vitamins A, B, C and E.
Circadian rhythms control our sleep-wake cycle, hormone release, body temperature and many other bodily functions. More commonly known as our ‘biological clock’, latest research has shown that our skin cells have separate clock mechanisms that control our skin health. This can affect all skin functions from sebum secretion to recovery, cell renewal and hydration.
By understanding the circadian rhythms of skin cells and identifying when they are most prone to harm, Circadia Skincare has discovered ways to better prevent premature ageing and damage to the skin. The research indicates that CLOCK genes are likely to rule our skin cell’s circadian rhythms and the ones in our epidermis, which plays an integral role in skin health, anticipate when our skin will be under the most stress and therefore when repair is needed.
Morning: During the day, our skin is all about protection. It’s working hard to shield against daily environmental aggressors such as UV and oxidation from pollution. In the morning, our skin is most susceptible to damage, when our repairing defences are down. However, as we move through to the afternoon, its role begins to shift.
Afternoon: Sebum production peaks in the afternoon; it’s why you may notice post-lunch oiliness or shine that wasn’t present in the morning but this then changes as we move into the evening, when skin can become dehydrated due to trans-epidermal water loss which has occurred throughout the day. DNA repair also occurs in the afternoon and evening.
Evening: As we reach the evening, the skin’s repair mechanisms kick in. Stem Cells in the epidermis reproduce mainly at night and these are responsible for creating new skin cells, replacing the old ones and thus helping to reduce the appearance of ageing. It occurs at this time, as the process is less likely to be interrupted compared to during the day. Interestingly, most women rate their skin at its best in the morning, which could be down to production of news cells overnight. In addition, Melatonin, which makes us sleepy, is also a powerful antioxidant, effective at thwarting UV-induced damage. That’s why it’s so important to get our beauty sleep!
To help further during the night, Circadia Skincare have designed their Moisturising Pillowcase to control sleep lines. Constructed from a luxurious patented 22,000 micro-fibre thread weave, it helps prevent sleep lines, reduces moisture loss and increases collagen stimulation while you sleep. Circadia CEO Michael Q. Pugliese explains, “When you sleep, your skin is potentially pressed for hours against a wrinkled fabric while the body’s natural nightly water loss from the skin is further increased by the absorbent property of cotton and other fabrics. These factors combine to produce what science calls compression defects in the skin. We call them sleep lines. Not only can sleep lines last for hours, more seriously, they mean that you have stretched and dehydrated your skin”. The pillowcase is also excellent for post-op care and sensitive skin types.
Circadia’s products use paraben-free preservative systems and a multitude of cutting edge ingredient technologies to treat a number of concerns including ageing skin, pigmentation, acne and rosacea.
A selection of Hero Products:
Vitamin Veil Cleanser A unique soybean-oil based, non-foaming cleanser that gently removes make-up, dirt and impurities while leaving behind an invisible “veil” of antioxidants.
Micro-Exfoliating Honey Cleanser Patented micro-beads of natural beeswax gently cleanse and exfoliate while absorbing excess oil. Recommended for all skin types.
Cleansing Gel with Salicylic Acid This cleansing gel lathers into a light, creamy foam that deep cleanses, while beta-hydroxy salicylic acid helps to soften and exfoliate.
Vitamin C Reversal Serum This age-defying essential product contains the most stable and active form of Vitamin C to increase the firm look of skin and neutralise free radicals. Also contains hyaluronic acid and Vitamin B5 to hydrate and smooth.
Light Day Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF-37 This lotion is designed to provide optimal UV and environmental protection. Packed with antioxidants, humectants and soothing ingredients to moisturise and prevent irritation.
Full Circle Eye Repair An innovative two-product combination using peptide technology and vitamins coupled with smoothing agents make this system unlike any other. Day Formula effectively works to reduce the look of dark circles and expression lines while protecting the skin. Night Formula amplifies the natural repair cycle while helping prevent the formation of new lines and reducing puffiness.
AquaPorin Hydrating Cream Increases moisture content and protects skin from trans-epidermal water loss. Avocado, olive and macadamia nut oils rehydrate dry, flaky skin and sooth irritation, while Vitamin E helps shield skin from free radicals.
Chrono-Calm Improves the appearance of redness and dilated capillaries. Lightweight and hydrating, this serum is packed with redness-neutralising peptides and botanicals to activate the skin’s natural repair system and protect it against irritating agents.
Rose-Ease Relief Cream Soothing botanicals and other ingredients help reduce irritation, strengthen barrier function and helps control demodex mite population, which is thought to contribute to rosacea.
Daytime Control Controls sebum production and prevents breakouts. A patented antimicrobial peptide reinforces skin’s natural defence mechanism to help control sebum production while botanicals like Canadian Willowherb extract reduce inflammation. BPO Free.
Spot Stop A spot treatment to target acute breakouts. Spot Stop is designed to sooth, cool and reduce the signs of inflammation. Plant extracts, camphor and menthol offer immediate relief.
Bright White Serum This hydroquinone-free serum uses Vitamin C and plant extracts to gently brighten skin and fade hyperpigmentation, including sun spots and post-pregnancy melasma.
Nighttime Control Our night time lotion contains a special form of benzoyl peroxide with a smaller particle size that allows it to penetrate pores, attacking the bacteria, P. Acnes, a known contributor to the development of acne lesions. The benzoyl peroxide used is less irritating to skin than traditional forms of BPO.
White Veil Brightener A technologically advanced blend of ingredients effectively brightens unevenly-pigmented skin. Results are improved with the use of Vitamin C Reversal Serum.
Firming and Shaping Gel A light fast-absorbing gel noticeably smoothes and tightens targeted areas improving the appearance of skin texture and cellulite.