Description
Cucumber + Vitamin C Facial Oil — 30 ml (5% and 15% oil-soluble Vitamin C)
Fast-absorbing glow oil that nourishes without heaviness. Brightens the look of dullness and supports a healthy, comfortable complexion.
Gluten-Free Soy-Free Non-Greasy All Skin Types
Powered by Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD-Ascorbate)—a lipid-soluble, stabilized vitamin C derivative—plus Cucumber Seed Oil, Argan Oil, and Olive-derived Squalane for a soft, bouncy glow. Formulated to sink in fast and leave skin comfy, never slick.
Science-Backed Key Ingredients
Vitamin C (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate) — available in 5% or 15%
Lipid-soluble vitamin C that targets uneven tone and photo-aging; designed for deeper delivery in oil-rich environments.
Lipid-soluble & delivery-focused[1] • ↑ skin penetration vs. L-AA (2× @6h; 6× @24h)
Clinical work suggests THD can improve photoaging and uneven tone—especially when paired with complementary antioxidants
Cucumber Seed Oil (Cucumis sativus)
Lightweight emollient rich in linoleic acid, phytosterols, and tocopherols to comfort skin and support barrier lipids.
Linoleic-dominant fatty acid profile[5] • Plant oils support barrier/TEWLArgan Oil
Omega-rich antioxidant oil that helps soften, nourish, and support skin’s elasticity.
Squalane (Olive-Derived)
Biocompatible emollient that cushions, smooths, and helps prevent moisture loss—without a heavy finish.
Barrier-friendly emollient How to Use
- Warm 2–4 drops between palms; press onto face/neck after cleansing and toning (AM and/or PM).
- Mix 1–2 drops into moisturizer for extra slip; smooth remaining through hair ends or onto dry areas of body.
- AM: follow with SPF.
Good to Know
- Fast-absorbing, non-greasy finish
- Gluten-free • Soy-free
- Dermatologist-referenced ingredients
Research Highlights
- JAAD (abstract), 2019 — In-vitro penetration: THD showed ~2× and ~6× higher penetration than L-ascorbic acid at 6h and 24h, respectively.
- Lin TK, et al. Int J Mol Sci, 2018 — Review: plant oils rich in linoleic acid/phytosterols support barrier function and reduce TEWL.
- Boucetta KQ, et al. Dermatoendocrinol, 2015 — Topical/dietary argan oil improved skin elasticity in postmenopausal women.
- Huang Z-R, et al. Pharmaceutics, 2009 — Review: squalane as a biocompatible emollient supporting hydration and barrier comfort.
*Clinical summaries are for educational purposes and reflect results from referenced studies; individual results may vary.
