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A photo of an open bottle of Stress Less serum held between two hands, on light purple background. The text on the image explains why it's geek: contains 0,2% Beta-Glucan+0,3% Madecassoside (cica) soothes and repairs damaged, irritated skin, supports the barrier/has antioxidant properties. A different section of text explains why it's gorgeous: light and silky gel, non-sticky formula/ gluten-free/vegan/Malassezia-safe/pregnancy-safe
A close up photo of the texture of Stress Less, squeezed onto fingers. The text on the image explains how to use the product: use it in the AM and/or PM, apply3-4 drops to your face before your creams, can be used together in the same routine with any other active ingredient
A bottle of Stress Less serum on white background. The bottle is made out of glass, and has a pipette with a rubber head.
A photo of an open bottle of Stress Less serum held between two hands, on light purple background. The text on the image explains why it's geek: contains 0,2% Beta-Glucan+0,3% Madecassoside (cica) soothes and repairs damaged, irritated skin, supports the barrier/has antioxidant properties. A different section of text explains why it's gorgeous: light and silky gel, non-sticky formula/ gluten-free/vegan/Malassezia-safe/pregnancy-safe
A close up photo of the texture of Stress Less, squeezed onto fingers. The text on the image explains how to use the product: use it in the AM and/or PM, apply3-4 drops to your face before your creams, can be used together in the same routine with any other active ingredient
A bottle of Stress Less serum on white background. The bottle is made out of glass, and has a pipette with a rubber head.
A photo of an open bottle of Stress Less serum held between two hands, on light purple background. The text on the image explains why it's geek: contains 0,2% Beta-Glucan+0,3% Madecassoside (cica) soothes and repairs damaged, irritated skin, supports the barrier/has antioxidant properties. A different section of text explains why it's gorgeous: light and silky gel, non-sticky formula/ gluten-free/vegan/Malassezia-safe/pregnancy-safe
A close up photo of the texture of Stress Less, squeezed onto fingers. The text on the image explains how to use the product: use it in the AM and/or PM, apply3-4 drops to your face before your creams, can be used together in the same routine with any other active ingredient

Stress Less

Regular price $13.20
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A light & silky gel formula with high amounts of Beta-Glucan from Oat and Madecassoside from Centella Asiatica to soothe and repair the skin. 

1 fl.oz. (30 ml)

Skin type: all skin types, especially sensitive

Skin concern: sensitivity, irritation, weakened barrier, dehydration

Cruelty-free | Vegan | Fragrance & Essential oil free | Gluten-free | Malassezia-safe | Pregnancy-safe
A bottle of Stress Less serum on white background. The bottle is made out of glass, and has a pipette with a rubber head.

Stress Less

Regular price $13.20
Sale price $13.20 Regular price
Unit price

description

Stress Less is designed to improve sensitive, damaged, irritated or dehydrated skin with the combination of Beta-Glucan & Madecassoside, two supermolecules with remarkable skin soothing, repairing and hydrating abilities. Beta-Glucan is the most bioactive and valuable part of Oat with intensive skin repairing, skin smoothing & 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.
5-5.5
pH
0.2%
Beta-Glucan
0.3%
Made-cassoside

We 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 Madecassoside from as low as 0.05% (shown to inhibit UV induced melanin production) or at 0.1% combined with 5% Vitamin C for anti-aging benefits. 0.2% of Madecassoside has remarkable barrier-supporting, skin moisturizing, as well as redness & itching reducing properties in atopic or psoriasis-prone skin.  In-vivo studies (made on real humans) by the manufacturer of Beta-Glucan 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.  

Geek tip: use Stress Less with C-Glow in the morning for added smart-aging benefits.

who is it for?

Pretty 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.
Skin type
all skin types, especially sensitive
Skin problem
sensitivity, irritation, weakened barrier, dehydration
Texture
silky, lightweight, non-sticky, gel texture

how to use

Apply a few drops to the face after cleansing, before using creams. Can be used either in the AM and/or PM.
Shelf life: 2 years from production (unopened), 6 months PAO (period after opening)

ingredients & research

key ingredients:

Madecassoside: 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.

Beta-Glucan: 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 & smooth it, the smaller fractions penetrate deeply (even into the dermis, the middle layer of the skin) showing promising anti-aging benefits.

Saccharide Isomerate: A skin-idententical carbohydrate molecule that binds to the skin like magnet and keeps the skin hydrated longer than most other humectants.

full inci list:

Aqua (Water), Methyl Gluceth-20, Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Madecassoside, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

research:

International 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

Phytotherapy Research, , Volume 28 (2) – Oct 1, 2005, Skin Health Promotion Effects of Natural Beta‐Glucan Derived from Cereals and Microorganisms: A Review

Shen, 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.

Liu, Mei, et al. "Madecassoside isolated from Centella asiatica herbs facilitates burn wound healing in mice." Planta medica 74.08 (2008): 809-815.

Haftek, 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.

Jung, Eunsun, et al. "Madecassoside inhibits melanin synthesis by blocking ultraviolet-induced inflammation." Molecules 18.12 (2013): 15724-15736.

Customer Reviews

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kiriaki chatzidimitriou
ΗΡΕΜΙΑ ΗΡΕΜΙΑ ΗΡΕΜΙΑ

Το Stress Less είναι πραγματικά ένα “ηρεμιστικό” για το δέρμα! Έχω μεικτή/ευαίσθητη επιδερμίδα και το χρησιμοποιώ. Η υφή του είναι ελαφριά, απορροφάται άμεσα και αφήνει το δέρμα πιο ήρεμο και ενυδατωμένο χωρίς λιπαρότητα.
Μέσα σε λίγες μέρες είδα αισθητή μείωση στους ερεθισμούς και το κοκκίνισμα, ενώ το δέρμα δείχνει πιο λείο και “ξεκούραστο” το πρωί. Το συνδυάζω με το C-Glow ανάλογα την ημέρα και η ισορροπία στο δέρμα είναι εξαιρετική.
Ιδανικό για περιόδους στρες. Το προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα σε κάθε τύπο επιδερμίδας που χρειάζεται «ηρεμία».

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Cortney Fontenot
Everyday staple!

I love this serum lightweight, hydrating & soothing I use you every morning & night can go in every routine even actives, just ordered my second bottle.

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Dora
Multitasker

It soothes skin instantly. :) Whenever I can't find my mosquite bite relief and can't stand the itchiness any longer, I grab Stress Less. I use it after waxing or shaving, too, prevents the almost-scheduled inflammation. Though this one is not my No. 1 hydrator in winters, but in summers it has a key role in my routine for sure. :)

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Katharina Krage
Eher nicht für empfindliche Haut

Leider reizt das Serum meine Haut. Es zieht sich im Wangenbereich alles zusammen und wird rot und ledrig :( sehr schade, hatte durch die Artikelbeschreibung was anderes erwartet.

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Charalambos Toumazou
My favorite

I simply love the way my skin feels after I apply the strees less serum. I use Stress Less along with G&G Vitamin C serum every morning. I really like this combination, it makes my skin feel fresh and rejuvenated. In the past I used the G&G Vit. C serum with the both the rich and the light HA serum. I liked those combinations as well, but they did not give me the same feeling that I got from Stress Less. Highly recommended.

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