🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A polysaccharide extracted from the Larch tree. It forms a film on the skin that decreases transepidermal water loss and significantly boosts the efficacy of other ingredients.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Boosts SPF ratings, makes AHAs work better with less irritation, and hydrates.
💡 Pro Tip
A formulator's secret ingredient for improving product performance.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is an exfoliating acid.
The Science
It is a sugar polymer; it just helps actual acids disperse more evenly on the skin.