Q: Why are Australian plum extracts beneficial? – Kakadu, Burdekin, Illawarra?
A: Some of our LYCON Skin products incorporate a blend of three indigenous Australian plum extracts, Kakadu, Burdekin and Illawarra. These plums are regarded as ‘superfruits’ due to their remarkably high antioxidant levels. For example, Kakadu plum has about 100x the vitamin C content of oranges, while the anthocyanin-rich Illawarra plum has about 7x the antioxidant level of blueberries. This blend of Australian superfruits provides potent antioxidant activity (to protect your skin from damaging free radicals) and it also contributes to hydration and the activation of anti-ageing processes (for instance, vitamin C boosts collagen production).
Q: Why is Yeast Beta-Glucan the signature ingredient?
A: Yeast β-Glucan has several important modes of action: it enhances the skin’s natural protective, anti-oxidant, detoxifying and restorative functions. It also acts to calm and soothe the skin. Since it works with the skin’s own natural functions and potentialities and as it complements the activity of many other hero ingredients, it is a natural choice as the LYCON Skin signature ingredient. Additionally, it has a high suitability and affinity for multiple skin types.
Q: Can LYCON Skin be used on all skin types?
A: Absolutely! There is some sensible fine-tuning or customising that can be done of course. For example, someone with oily/problematic skin may decide to use the Radiance Lime Caviar AHA Mask twice per week, while someone with very sensitive skin might prefer not to use the AHA mask. Similarly, someone with well hydrated skin may choose not to use the Exotic Oil Complex, or might just use it during winter and drying conditions, whereas someone prone to dry skin may use the Exotic Oil Complex on top of their moisturiser every night.
Q: Is LYCON Skin non-comedogenic and what makes it non-comedogenic?
A: When we are formulating LYCON Skin products, one of the ingredient selection filters we use allows us to make sure we are keeping comedogenicity risk very low. As such, the overall ingredient properties, formulation choices and the interaction of the ingredients are carefully considered and monitored. In addition we also perform in-house panel testing of potential formulas and include panelists with blemish-prone skin. We have found that LYCON Skin formulas have very low comedogenic risk. However, we can’t claim zero risk, of course, as rare individuals can have varied responses that can be ‘outliers’ compared to the general population.
Q: Are parabens/sulphates etc used? Is this clean skincare?
A: LYCON Skin uses neither parabens nor sulphates. ‘Clean’ skincare is ultimately in the eye of the beholder, but we heavily rely on gentle natural and naturally-derived ingredients in formulating our range. We haven’t uncritically bowed down to every last Tik Tok fad though – we have remained rational and balanced in creating the LYCON Skin range which focusses on natural but effective ingredients.
Q: How does Yeast β-Glucan work?
A: Yeast β-Glucan is a multi-functional biotech ingredient that delicately communicates with skin cells and boosts the skin’s natural protective, anti-oxidant, detoxifying and restorative functions. It also has a soothing function, so it really is a superb all-rounder when it comes to achieving beautiful and happy skin.
