ACTIVE INGREDIENTS · SODIUM PCA
Part of skin’s own moisture system, restored topically.
Sodium PCA is a component of the skin’s natural moisturising factor, the group of molecules that keep the outer skin layer hydrated from within. It is a powerful humectant that draws moisture into the surface and holds it with a lightweight, non-sticky feel. Cleansing strips sodium PCA from the surface, which is one reason that post-cleanse tightness is so common. OVESSI restores it in toners and serums as part of the rehydration sequence after each cleanse.
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The Lift : Peptide Age-Defying Eye Cream
The eye area feels firmer and held. A quiet lift you notice by touch.The Lift : Peptide Age-Defying Eye Cream
The eye area feels firmer and held. A quiet lift you notice by touch.Prix habituel €90Prix habituel -
The Volume : Keratin Lift Shampoo
Lift at the root that lasts the day.The Volume : Keratin Lift Shampoo
Lift at the root that lasts the day.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Soak : Urea & Panthenol Comfort Cream
Dry, rough skin softens and settles. Comfort that holds where it once cracked.The Soak : Urea & Panthenol Comfort Cream
Dry, rough skin softens and settles. Comfort that holds where it once cracked.Prix habituel €55Prix habituel -
The Hold : Woody Amber Hand Cream
Hands left soft, wrapped in woody amber. Comfort that holds through the day.The Hold : Woody Amber Hand Cream
Hands left soft, wrapped in woody amber. Comfort that holds through the day.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Touch : Sandalwood Hand Cream
Hands feel soft and warmly scented. Sandalwood that lingers past a handshake.The Touch : Sandalwood Hand Cream
Hands feel soft and warmly scented. Sandalwood that lingers past a handshake.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Spice : Sandalwood Body Serum
Soft sandalwood worn against the skin. A warmth that stays close all day.The Spice : Sandalwood Body Serum
Soft sandalwood worn against the skin. A warmth that stays close all day.Prix habituel €35Prix habituel -
The Amber : Woody Leather Body Serum
A warm, leathered trace on the skin. Quiet woods that linger close.The Amber : Woody Leather Body Serum
A warm, leathered trace on the skin. Quiet woods that linger close.Prix habituel €35Prix habituel -
The Comfort : Sensitive Skin Body Cream
Comfort for skin that flares. Soft and settled long after dressing.The Comfort : Sensitive Skin Body Cream
Comfort for skin that flares. Soft and settled long after dressing.Prix habituel €45Prix habituel -
The Purity : Sensitive Skin Cleanser
A gentle clean for skin that reacts. Soft and calm once it dries.The Purity : Sensitive Skin Cleanser
A gentle clean for skin that reacts. Soft and calm once it dries.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Drink : Double Hydration Gel
Thirsty skin drinks it down. Plump and comfortable hours later.The Drink : Double Hydration Gel
Thirsty skin drinks it down. Plump and comfortable hours later.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Draw : Purifying Pore Clay Mask
Pores feel drawn clean and quiet. Skin reads clearer once it dries.The Draw : Purifying Pore Clay Mask
Pores feel drawn clean and quiet. Skin reads clearer once it dries.Prix habituel €50Prix habituel -
The Reveal : Radiant Glow Face Wash
Skin looks awake after a single wash. A soft glow left on bare skin.The Reveal : Radiant Glow Face Wash
Skin looks awake after a single wash. A soft glow left on bare skin.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Light : Vitamin C Glow Serum
A brightness that builds slowly. Skin looks more lit by the week.The Light : Vitamin C Glow Serum
A brightness that builds slowly. Skin looks more lit by the week.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Lift : Peptide Firming Serum
Skin feels held and a little firmer. A quiet lift you sense by touch.The Lift : Peptide Firming Serum
Skin feels held and a little firmer. A quiet lift you sense by touch.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Night : Cocoa & Marine Active Night Cream
Rich comfort that works while you sleep. Skin feels fed by morning.The Night : Cocoa & Marine Active Night Cream
Rich comfort that works while you sleep. Skin feels fed by morning.Prix habituel €55Prix habituel -
The Plump : Bouncing Serum
Skin feels fuller and more cushioned. A bounce you notice by touch.The Plump : Bouncing Serum
Skin feels fuller and more cushioned. A bounce you notice by touch.Prix habituel €50Prix habituel -
The Sweep : Glycolic Exfoliating Toner
Texture smooths under a cotton pad. Skin reads clearer the next morning.The Sweep : Glycolic Exfoliating Toner
Texture smooths under a cotton pad. Skin reads clearer the next morning.Prix habituel €45Prix habituel -
The Calm : Sensitive Daily Moisturiser
Reactive skin settles by morning. Comfort that holds through the day.The Calm : Sensitive Daily Moisturiser
Reactive skin settles by morning. Comfort that holds through the day.Prix habituel €45Prix habituel -
The Eraser : Targeted Dark Spot Treatment, 1% Kojic
Dark spots soften over weeks, not days. Even where it mattered most.The Eraser : Targeted Dark Spot Treatment, 1% Kojic
Dark spots soften over weeks, not days. Even where it mattered most.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel -
The Tone : Kojic Brightening Face Cream
Tone that evens with patience. Light returns to the skin slowly.The Tone : Kojic Brightening Face Cream
Tone that evens with patience. Light returns to the skin slowly.Prix habituel €40Prix habituel
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Sodium PCA questions
What is the natural moisturising factor?
The natural moisturising factor is a group of water-soluble compounds in the outer skin layer that maintain its hydration, flexibility, and barrier function. It includes amino acids, urea, lactate, and sodium PCA, among others. When it is depleted by cleansing or environmental stress, skin feels tight and dry.
How does sodium PCA compare to hyaluronic acid as a humectant?
Both are humectants but they are structurally different. Hyaluronic acid is a large polysaccharide that holds water at and above the surface. Sodium PCA is a small, skin-identical molecule that integrates into the natural moisturising factor at the surface layer. They complement each other and many OVESSI formulas use both.
Is sodium PCA suitable for oily skin?
Yes. Sodium PCA is lightweight and non-greasy, making it ideal for oily and combination skin types. It adds hydration without adding oil content or occlusion, which means it does not contribute to congestion.
Can sodium PCA be used morning and evening?
Yes. It is non-photosensitising, gentle, and well tolerated twice daily at any standard formulation concentration. It is particularly valuable in the morning toner step to rehydrate the surface after the night’s natural moisture barrier activity.
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