Tested for you: Fermented active ingredients in “The Truth Serum” from SKŌUD

Fermented active ingredients are not only a top beauty trend and are considered an anti-ageing booster, they are also an absolute game changer in natural cosmetics. In everyday life, we are familiar with the fermentation of foods such as yogurt, sauerkraut and cheese, but also beer and wine to make them more durable. Korean cosmetics manufacturers, who are ahead of us in many beauty areas, have been working with fermented active ingredients in skincare for a long time. The packaging then says something like “galactomyces ferment filtrate”, “bifida ferment lysate” or “saccaromyces ferment filtrate”.

What are fermented active ingredients?

The fermentation process is a special fermentation process in which organic substances are converted with the help of fungi and bacteria under anaerobic conditions (without oxygen). The conversion work of the microorganisms during fermentation produces many health-promoting substances such as amino acids, vitamins, lactic acids, polysaccharides and beta glucan.

A fermented active ingredient also breaks down into smaller molecules and proteins, which improves its bioavailability, i.e. it can be absorbed more easily by the skin. It is also better tolerated as allergenic proteins are partially converted into non-allergenic substances. Most fermented substances also have a lower pH value and naturally ensure a longer product shelf life.

Fermented active ingredients not only score with maximum bioavailability, best tolerance even for sensitive skin types and a top shelf life. The amino acids they contain have a firming effect and can promote collagen production. Vitamins act as antioxidants to protect against UV damage, one of the main causes of premature skin ageing.

Support for the skin barrier

SKŌUD Skin Health is committed to maintaining healthy skin – with natural, innovative ingredients at a high-performance level. Their “Truth Serum” is a holistic 360° multi-defense serum that protects the skin from harmful environmental influences such as UV radiation, blue light or fine dust with its highly concentrated and natural bioactive ingredients. It neutralizes free radicals that can cause irreversible damage to the skin, thereby perfecting the skin’s appearance.

To protect the skin barrier, the serum uses biotechnologically obtained moss extract and fermented oats with their skin microbiome-strengthening properties. It also contains the specially developed active ingredient complex AERI5, which homogenizes the skin’s own microbiome and thus also strengthens the skin barrier.

My test

I not only like SKŌUD’s philosophy, but also the clear, no-frills presentation of the products and their formulation. The serum has a light and cooling texture that makes it suitable for all skin types. The ingredients are “honest”, 95 percent of natural origin. For example: microalgae and carotenoids, which, in combination with vitamins C and E and the Japanese plant Artemisia capillaris, strengthen the skin’s own antioxidant defense system and the cells’ ability to regenerate. UV-induced inflammation is reduced, the complexion is homogenized and free radicals are neutralized. Extracts of cistus and ginseng provide more elasticity, hydration and smoothness with reduced wrinkle depth.

I also like to use the serum as after-sun care on my face. After cleansing as usual, I apply one or two drops to my face, neck and décolleté in the morning and evening and massage it gently into the skin. If I feel like it, I combine it with a little tapping massage. I then use my usual skincare cream and sunscreen during the day.

Help for my microbiome

With the serum, I know my skin is well cared for all round. My skin microbiome is in balance. This is important for its beauty and health maintenance, because the microbiome is genetically determined and as individual as a fingerprint. It is a cosmos of countless microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, and is therefore an important part of the skin barrier. External factors such as diet, lifestyle, medication, exposure to fine dust, UV light, stress, lack of sleep or overly intensive care can unbalance these microorganisms. The consequences become visible in the form of dryness, redness or feelings of tightness.

Who is behind SKŌUD?

Two cosmetic scientists, Dr. Nini Nielson and Dr. Julia Mader. Nini Nielson is a trained hair and make-up artist. To deepen her expertise, she studied cosmetic science at the University of Hamburg and completed her doctorate with a focus on skin quality. Julia Mader is a trained beautician and worked as a medical beautician at the renowned Dermatologikum Hamburg. She studied cosmetic science at the University of Hamburg and obtained her doctorate in virology (Dr. rer. nat.).

Together, the two founded SKŌUD and developed the active ingredient complex AERI5, a nutrient combination of five components, to maintain the health of the skin microbiome. Minerals, polysaccharides, amino acids and peptides. The abbreviation stands for AEQUORĒUS RESILIENCE Immune Complex. Its origin lies in the source of all life. The sea. Thanks to resistance- and immunity-boosting biotechnological active ingredients such as microalgae and mineral-rich marine extracts, it ensures that the skin becomes more moisturized, radiant and resilient again. All products of SKŌUD are unisex.

The Truth Serum von SKŌUD, 30 ml, 150 Euro