Description
Ingredients: Rose hydrosol, distilled water, panthenol pro-vitamin B5, green tea extract, vegetable glycerin, LMW (Low Molecular Weight) and HMW (High Molecular Weight) sodium hyaluronate (aka HA, or Hyaluronic Acid), Germall plus.
Suggested use: Place a few drops into washed hands, and apply to skin after washing while still moist.
Water, HA, and slowing the appearance of aging
It may seem obvious but it’s worth restating with some numbers to put things in perspective: babies are approximately 75% water at birth, a figure that steadily declines with age, suggesting that the process of aging is actually a process of dehydration. This “drying out” continues throughout life, with total body water dropping to about 50% in elderly individuals.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) holds 1000 times its weight in water (John & Price, 2009), although some sources say this claim is exaggerated and it’s actually closer to 50 times. But even 50 times is still pretty good, right? Just think of the difference between drinking 1 cup of water versus drinking 50 cups of water! But all joking aside, hyaluronic acid really does hold a LOT of moisture, which is the secret behind its power to plump and hydrate your skin, thus reversing the appearance of aging. Our Moon Dew Serum is 2% hyaluronic acid, boasting both High (HMW) and Low Molecular Weight (LMW) types.
HMW Hyaluronic Acid is made up of larger molecules, which cannot penetrate the skin barrier, therefore they remain on the skin’s surface to form a protective, breathable, moisture-locking film that provides immediate hydration, supports the skin barrier, reduces transepidermal water loss, and helps soothe irritation. LMW Hyaluronic Acid is composed of smaller molecules which penetrate deeply into the epidermis and dermis. It delivers long-lasting hydration from within, stimulates collagen and elastin production, improves elasticity, and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Combining both types of Hyaluronic Acid in one formula, therefore, provides your best guarantee of BOTH immediate and long-term skin hydration.
Green tea extract serves as a potent antioxidant by neutralizing free radicals generated by UV radiation and environmental pollutants to prevent premature skin aging while simultaneously helping stabilize and naturally preserve other ingredients in the serum. The active compound epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) helps inhibit collagen breakdown, with clinical studies showing up to a 63.6% improvement in wrinkle reduction and increased skin elasticity when applied topically (Febrinaski et al, 2025). It can also help soothe skin inflammation, irritation and redness while stabilizing the skin’s moisture barrier, making it suitable for sensitive or blemish-prone skin types.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) serves as a hydrating, soothing, and barrier-supporting agent, which also helps neutralize irritation. It acts as both a humectant and emollient, attracting water to the skin and locking it in to improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of fine lines. (Ferreira et al, 2023)
