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Could jellyfish be holding the key to human immortality inside their DNA? Some researchers think so. A species called the Turritopsis dohrnii has been dubbed ‘immortal jellyfish’ on account of their ability to reverse their life cycles; and this process, named “transdifferentiation”, has inspired efforts to reverse-engineer drugs for renewing damaged or dead tissue in humans. Whether or not full immortality is inside our grasp, nevertheless, the jellyfish are also inspiring a somewhat more achievable goal: healthy, hydrated and powerful skin.

“Jellyfish have at all times been my muse,” says Jasmina Vico, skin health expert and facialist who has worked on the complexions of everyone from Isamaya Ffrench and Courtney Like to the forged of Barbie, including Margot Robbie. Growing up in Croatia, jellyfish were a giant a part of her childhood and as she got older she became increasingly fascinated by the creatures who’ve been on earth for over 500 million years. “When you might have survived that long you’ll be able to teach us a thing or two.” It’s only natural, then, that when it got here time to start out developing her own products, after a long time within the industry, Vico would look to the regenerating Turritopsis dohrnii and the world of marine biology for inspiration.

Released this week, Vico Skin launches with only one hero product: the Screen Star serum. Formulated with a trio of rare macro algae (Fucus Vesiculosus, Jania Rubens and Hydrolysed Rhodophycea Extract), the serum works to ease inflammation and redness, boost the skin’s “intracellular energy”, stimulate collagen formation and protect the skin barrier to support long run skin health.

It was vital to Vico to launch with only a single product, one which she says will likely be your “King within the Cabinet” – a universal product that may answer all your questions, from hydration and healing to strengthening and protection. “The thing I see most frequently with clients is that they’re using increasingly products, lots of which they don’t need or aren’t suitable for his or her skin needs,” she says. “This, coupled with overuse can strip the skin barrier, compromising skin health, resulting in troublesome skin conditions.”

As an alternative, she advises that the very best thing is to maintain things easy and consistent and to recollect to listen to what’s occurring underneath the surface of the skin in addition to on the surface. In Vico’s practice, she works to support gut, liver and brain health with supplements, teas and probiotics, since what’s happening within the body often shows up on the skin. 

“The one most significant change you’ll be able to make is supporting and nourishing your body,” she says. “This will appear like getting enough sleep, eating an anti-inflammatory food plan, taking regular exercise and reducing stress via meditation. Attempt to be consistent, these are things we’d like to herald commonly, they aren’t costly and might make a giant difference not only to our skin but overall health and sense of self.” 

Here Vico speaks to Dazed about her latest brand and shares her expert suggestions and advice for keeping skin healthy and pleased.

There are such a lot of categories in skincare – why did you wish to start with a serum?

Jasmina Vico: We at all times desired to create a product that’s ‘suitable for everybody and each day’. Serum texture by nature needs to be lightweight, easy to mix and absorb and is an excellent skincare step to herald ingredients and nutrients to support skin health. 

Starting here gave us a scope to create something that delivers and works seamlessly with other products without compromising your skin or existing skincare routine. It was a missing product in my treatment protocols, a serum that would support skin healing, immediately reduce irritation and boost hydration while supporting long-term skin health. It has been utilized in the clinic as a part of our treatments throughout formulation and production.

The serum ‘boosts the skin’s intracellular energy’ – are you able to explain what which means and the way it really works?

Jasmina Vico: Our bodies produce something called ATP, which is an energy that your cells have to grow. Our levels of ATP decrease as we age and could be impacted by our lifestyle, for instance not getting enough sleep. By increasing the skin’s intracellular energy we boost ATP and fibroblast levels that support skin function from healing to collagen production. It could also help our skin to look less fatigued.

Why are marine activities so useful as skincare ingredients?

Jasmina Vico: For me, it was so interesting to explore algae and where it is going to take us in the long run, I feel of them because the mushrooms of the ocean. Algaes are implausible adaptogens, with an incredible ability to adapt and survive in hostile marine environments, while developing different mechanisms and producing different bioactive compounds to survive. Though marine algae use these for defense, communication or reproduction, it’s these compounds which have the potential to enhance human health and make for excellent ingredients, particularly on the subject of skin healing and protection.

What’s the very best thing someone of their late teens or early 20s can do for his or her skin?

Jasmina Vico: Prevention is at all times the important thing. Follow a supportive skincare routine that aligns together with your skin needs and check out to be consistent with it. Also, look beyond skincare, as not all support is available in product form. Take into consideration movement, staying hydrated, reducing stress and exploring an anti-inflammatory food plan.

Skilled skin treatments with an authority that’s in a position to tailor protocols to your skin type and concern can’t only support your skin and avoid any mistakes with at-home peels but additionally construct a knowledge base that may assist you higher understand your skin needs. Lastly, don’t over-exfoliate, avoid washing your face within the shower because the water is nearly at all times too hot, take care of your gut health and protect your skin from sunlight and screen light, and at all times wear an SPF. 

What’s the very best technique to keep your skin barrier protected?

Jasmina Vico: My primary stress here is don’t over-exfoliate, please use a product that’s suitable to your skin and if possible one which is advisable by an expert. By utilizing too many exfoliating products you risk stripping and damaging your skin’s barrier.

Skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis could be exacerbated by stress or emotional distress. Do you think that the psychological root of skin concerns is given enough consideration?

Jasmina Vico: These are sometimes a results of there being an excessive amount of heat and inflammation within the body that leaks through to the skin. I don’t think these causes have been treated from their root as we could be hyper-focused on remedying what’s happening on the skin’s surface with topical solutions versus exploring what’s occurring inside. After we start to attach the dots and explore the connection between our gut, brain and skin we will begin to piece together what foods and lifestyle aspects may very well be exacerbating inflammatory skin conditions, while also learning how we will best support ourselves through flare-ups and possible preventions.