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Verso Skincare Glossary

Our ingredients

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ALGICA (SILICA)

Swedish algae, known as “the jewels of the sea.” The unique ingredient provides several skin benefits. Algica regulates moisture levels in the skin while promoting moisture retention, similar to hyaluronic acid. It is also an anti-pollution agent that keeps skin fresh by absorbing excess oil, impurities, sweat, and sebum. Studies have shown that Algica boosts the SPF by enhancing the SPF in formulation by 11%. This natural ingredient originates from the sea and is sourced sustainably while protecting the sea's ecosystem.

Allantoin

Skin moisturizing agent providing natural skin protection. Alleviates the appearance of temporary dryness and irritation on skin.

ALPHA HYDROXY ACID (GLYCOLIC ACID)

Glycolic Acid has the smallest molecules of all Alpha Hydroxy Acids, making it a highly functional ingredient. Glycolic Acid, derived from fruits, is hydrophilic (attracted to and soluble in water) and helps to exfoliate old skin cells resulting in a radiant complexion. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are commonly used in skincare to diminish the look of lines and wrinkles while improving visible firmness and brightening the skin. AHA’s remarkable water-binding properties are ideal for people with normal to dry skin.

Alpha Hydroxy Acid (Lactic Acid)

Lactic Acid is a mild exfoliant that works to prevent dryness and minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is derived from fruits and is hydrophilic (attracted to and soluble in water). Lactic Acid also helps to exfoliate old skin cells resulting in a radiant complexion. Alpha Hydroxy Acids are commonly used in skincare to diminish the look of lines and wrinkles while improving visible firmness and brightening the skin. AHA’s remarkable water-binding properties are ideal for people with normal to dry skin.

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BAKUCHIOL

Bakuchiol is derived from the seeds of Psoralea Corylifolia, known as the Babchi plant. The ingredient can promote healthy skin aging and is a natural alternative to retinol.

BETA HYDROXY ACID (SALICYLIC ACID)

Beta Hydroxy Acid is also known as Salicylic Acid and is usually shortened to BHA. This ingredient helps to accelerate the skin’s exfoliation process to remove old skin cells. BHA is an oil-soluble, compared to Alpha Hydroxy Acid, which is a water-soluble acid. This means that Beta Hydroxy Acid can effectively dissolve excess oil and reduce the appearance of oily skin and blemishes. Beta Hydroxy Acid can soothe the appearance of temporarily redness and protect the skin from the visible effects of environmental stressors.

BETA HYDROXY ACID (SALIX ALBA (WILLOW) BARK EXTRACT)

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract is a natural salicylic acid (BHA). It can visibly calm the appearance of temporarily redness and accelerate the skin’s exfoliation process to remove old skin cells. This process helps improve the effectiveness of the upcoming skincare products. It may reduce the appearance of dull and uneven skin tone. BHA is an oil-soluble, compared to Alpha Hydroxy Acid, which is a water-soluble acid. This means that Beta Hydroxy Acid can effectively dissolve excess oil and reduce the appearance of oily skin and blemishes. Beta Hydroxy Acid can soothe the appearance of temporarily redness and protect the skin from the visible effects of environmental stressors.

BISABOLOL

Natural originated, found in the Chamomile flower. Bisabolol has visibly calming and balancing properties.

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Ceramides

Ceramides promote natural skin protection and long term moisturization, helping the skin to stay hydrated and smooth.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL

A fatty alcohol that is gentle and safe to use on the skin. Unlike some other alcohols that easily can make the skin drier, this ingredient has smoothing benefits for the skin.

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Enzymes

Gentle yet effective exfoliator derived from fruit. Enzymes are used in cosmetics to soften skin and to smooth hair. They are known to help the skin to remain well balanced. The enzymes revitalize the skin through exfoliation, leaving it smooth with an even texture. Verso products contain mango, papaya, and pomegranate enzymes.

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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOTH EXTRACT

The ancient licorice root extract is an effective, naturally-sourced ingredient used in skincare for its brightening and visibly soothing properties. It is an antioxidant that strengthens and protects the skin from the visible effects of environmental stressors, promoting radiant and even skin tone.

Grapefruit Extract

Grapefruit Extract visibly rejuvenates skin and diminish the signs of aging that can be caused by environmental stressors. Grapefruit Extract is designed to restore smoothness, brightness and luminosity while visibly firming the skin.

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HYALURONIC ACID (SODIUM HYALURONATE)

Sodium Hyaluronate also known as Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a so-called special mucopolysaccharide naturally occurring in the human body. It is the most effective humectant available -a substance that promotes retention of moisture. Its unmatched hydrating properties increase smooth and soft skin while visibly diminishing wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid can attract moisture up to a thousand times its own weight. You can find both low and high molecular sodium hyaluronate in Verso products.

HYDROLYZED YEAST EXTRACT

Yeast extract optimizes the level of hyaluronic acid in the skin, strengthening the skin to increase its resistance against environmental stressors. The overall result is a smooth and supple skin.

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JOJOBA ESTERS

Environmentally friendly tiny beads from jojoba, that is made of biodegradable natural wax. Has a gentle exfoliating effect on the skin, being less harsh than a traditional scrub.

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Micellar Molecules

Micellar molecules are cleansing molecules, suspended in water, with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic qualities.

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NARINGENIN

Naringenin instantly soothes and visibly calms the skin. Promotes daily protection against the visible effects of environmental stressors.

NEAR 1

A completely new unique molecule, NEAR 1 (Niacinamidoethyl Retinoate). NEAR 1 is Verso’s patented molecule. It is a versatile skincare technology combining two hero ingredients: Vitamin A and Niacinamide. It is the outcome of our ambition to create an effective and stable Vitamin A technology causing little to no irritation. NEAR 1 is developed from
Vitamin A (Retinoic Acid) and Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide). After combining these ingredients, together with a unique link, a new vitamin A derivative (an ester of Vitamin A) is produced. The technology uses Niacinamide to further help stabilize and enhance the benefits of Vitamin A. This results in Vitamin A being more stable, gentle, and effective, there is nothing like it on the market.

NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)

Niacinamide is a stable water-soluble with a low molecular weight. Vitamin B3 helps to promote retention of moisture to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, spider veins, hyperpigmentation, and red blotchiness. It is topically used in cosmetics to promote appearance of even skin tone, diminish oily complexion and has been shown to have strengthening properties improving the natural skin protection.

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Oat

Oat is known in skincare for its versatility. The secret skincare benefits found in oat are its variety of skin identical lipids and fatty acids, as well as its profile of very powerful antioxidants. It has visibly calming properties and is highly efficient when it comes to absorbing and removing dirt and impurities, cleansing the pores, hydrating, and softening the skin. Oat improves natural skin protection making the skin more resistant to environmental stressors. Verso uses several types of oats as key ingredients; Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Fermented Avena Sativa Kernel Extract.

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PARFUME

Synthetic perfume is added in some of the products, but without the most-common allergens. The scent is added to create a pleasant, luxury and wellbeing experience to your skin care routine.

Synthetic perfume from white tea flower is found in: Facial Cleanser, Day Cream, Daily Glow, Night Cream, Nourishing Cream, Super Facial Serum, and Dark Spot Fix.

Synthetic perfume from Grapefruit, Moss, and Herbs found in: Body Oil Cleanser, Body Peel, Body Lotion.

Peptides

Peptides are skin-loving ingredients that provide the skin with building blocks to help boost the skin's natural functions. There is a long list of what peptides can deliver to the skin and have therefore become a popular ingredient, which also suits sensitive skin. We have chosen to enhance some of our most effective products with peptides to prolong and maintain the results of our vitamin A complexes. Peptides can help strengthen the skin's natural defenses, brighten dull skin, and help maintain the skin's natural complexion.

The skin is made up of proteins (collagen and elastin), which are long chains of amino acids. The use of amino acids and peptides in cosmetics helps maintain healthy-looking skin with enhanced natural protection.

PHENOXYETHANOL

Synthetic preservative.

PHLORETIN

A flavonoid with strong antioxidant capacity. Phloretin has properties to visibly balance and calm the skin. It can diminish the appearance of oily skin, promoting fresh and healthy-looking skin.

POLY HYDROXY ACID (GLUCONOLACTONE)

Poly Hydroxy Acid, PHA, is available in different forms but we only include gluconolactone in our products. This is an ingredient that has properties reminding of the classic AHA, but PHA causes less irritation. The reason PHA is less irritating than AHA is because of its larger molecular structure. PHA has soothing, moisturizing and antioxidant benefits. It also helps with the exfoliating process on the skins surface. This form of PHA is gentle without compromising the visible results of soft and smooth skin. Can usually be used on sensitive skin.

Portulaca Extract

A purified extract with visibly calming, soothing, and antioxidant properties and moisturizing benefits.

PULLULAN

Pullulan is a naturally occurring ingredient that creates a luxurious softness to the skin. It is an effective and stable carrier for functional ingredients. Research shows that pullulan has the potential to help strengthen the skin's microbiome and gives an immediate visible firming effect to skincare products.

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RETINOL 8 (VITAMIN A)

Retinol 8 is a unique Vitamin A complex. Built upon the scientific insights about traditional retinol, Retinol 8 is one of the most effective visibly rejuvenating ingredients available on the market today. Eight times as potent as traditional Retinol and 50% less irritative and effective in low concentrations, Retinol 8 promotes a lifelong revitalized look. By visibly firming and tightening your skin, Retinol 8 substantially reduces the visible signs of aging. In combination with Niacinamide and/or Turmeric extracts, the visibly rejuvenating effects of Retinol 8 are further improved.

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SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE

Plant derived extract with powerful hydrating properties. Improves natural skin protection reducing the appearance of dehydration and sensitivity.

Shea Butter

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, known as Shea butter, contains protective lipids to soften the skin.

SQUALANE

Squalane and Squalene are skin identical as both ingredients are natural compound in the human sebum. Plant derived ingredient sourced from olive oil. Promotes moisturized and healthy-looking skin.

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil strengthens the skin by ensuring highly effective moisturization. The specific sunflower oil used in Verso’s products has excellent calming properties -a great combination to use with products containing Vitamin A. It may alleviate temporary redness and discomfort that can occur on the skin.

SYNTHETIC MICA

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, also called Synthetic Mica, is a produced mineral that reflects light for an instant glow and the appearance of a more even skin tone.

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TURMERIC (CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT)

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is a natural form of Turmeric, an herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from the visible effects of environmental stressors. It helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improves hydration. The curcumin benefits can brighten the skin, resulting in a radiant and healthy-looking complexion. Curcuma Longa Root Extract is one of the most widely studied botanicals for its visibly calming properties.

TURMERIC (TETRAHYDRODIFERULOYLMETHANE)

Tetrahydrodiferuloylemethane is a natural extract derived from turmeric roots. Turmeric is an herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is a potent antioxidant that protects the skin from the visible effects of environmental stressors that may lead to a reduced appearance of wrinkles and improved hydration. The benefit of Turmeric is a visibly brightened appearance of the skin. Results in a radiant, healthy-looking complexion. This synthetic, color-free Turmeric is typically used for its brightening effect.

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VITAMIN A (RETINOL 8)

Retinol 8 is a unique Vitamin A complex. Built upon the scientific insights about traditional retinol, Retinol 8 is one of the most effective visibly rejuvenating ingredients available on the market today. Eight times as potent as traditional Retinol and 50% less irritative and effective in low concentrations, Retinol 8 promotes a lifelong revitalized look. By visibly firming and tightening your skin, Retinol 8 substantially reduces the visible signs of aging. In combination with Niacinamide and/or Turmeric extracts, the visibly rejuvenating effects of Retinol 8 are further improved.

VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE)

Niacinamide is a stable water-soluble with a low molecular weight. Vitamin B3 helps to promote retention of moisture to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, spider veins, hyperpigmentation, and red blotchiness. It is topically used in cosmetics to promote appearance of even skin tone, diminish oily complexion and has been shown to have strengthening properties improving the natural skin protection.

VITAMIN C (SODIUM ASCORBYL PHOSPHATE)

The stable water-soluble Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is a derivate that promotes healthy looking skin. It reduces the appearance of the visible effects of environmental stressors, enhancing even skin tone and a visibly firmer look. Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is beneficial to use on a blemish prone skin due to its visibly clarifying, calming, and balancing properties.

VITAMIN C (TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA FRUIT EXTRACT)

Australian super-fruit Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract called Kakadu Plum is the world’s richest source of Vitamin C. It has approximately a hundred times more Vitamin C than an orange. Kakadu Plum promotes radiant and youthful-looking skin with its antioxidant properties.

VITAMIN C (TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE)

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is an oil-soluble and quickly absorbed form of Vitamin C, which means that it can deliver great benefits in the skin where it is the needed most. It reduces the visible signs of uneven skin tone, enhances the skin’s natural protection, and helps to protect the skin from the visible effects of environmental stressors.

VITAMIN E (TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE)

An antioxidant that protects skin from the visible effects of environmental stressors. Vitamin E helps to support other functional ingredients, especially other antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
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