A firming anti-glycation lotion with Matrixyl Synthe'6 peptide, Decarboxy Carnosine HCL, Benfotiamine, and phytochemicals that smooth rough texture and protect collagen and elastin from A.G.E. damage.
Glycation happens quietly, accumulating through years of elevated blood sugar, UV exposure, and the normal passage of time. Its visible result is skin that has lost its bounce, developed a rough or orange-peel texture, and settled in a way that moisturizer alone doesn't improve. Glycol-Guard Balancing Lotion targets that process directly: a firming PM moisturizer built around peptides, anti-glycation actives, and phytochemicals that protect collagen integrity, smooth rough texture, and restore a more resilient skin surface.
Expanded Description
Glycation is the process by which excess sugar molecules bind to collagen and elastin, forming advanced glycation end-products (A.G.E.s) that cross-link these structural proteins together. The result is a measurable loss of skin elasticity and the rough, pore-prominent texture often described as "orange peel skin," as the rigidified collagen matrix loses its ability to support the smooth skin surface above it. Most moisturizers do nothing to address this mechanism. Glycol-Guard was formulated specifically to.
The formula combines a multi-mechanism anti-glycation system. Decarboxy Carnosine HCL is a modified carnosine derivative with demonstrated anti-glycation activity, working to neutralize the carbonyl compounds that initiate glycation before they can bind to collagen fibers. Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) that specifically raises tissue levels of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), a coenzyme that controls one of the critical metabolic pathways through which excess sugars are diverted from the glycation cascade. By raising TPP, Benfotiamine effectively reduces the amount of sugar available to form A.G.E.s.
The phytochemical trio of Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract, and Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract was selected for its outstanding antioxidant and anti-glycation detoxification activity, targeting both the formation of new A.G.E.s and the inflammatory cascade that A.G.E.s trigger in the dermis.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl Synthe'6) addresses the structural consequences of existing glycation damage by stimulating the production of new collagen, hyaluronic acid, and the other proteins that make up the skin's extracellular matrix. Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate provides additional UV and oxidative protection for the collagen matrix.
Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil) is included for its unique fatty acid profile and its peptide fraction that inhibits MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) activity, the enzymes responsible for collagen breakdown. Panthenol provides moisturizing and soothing support. The overall result is a moisturizer that does the visible work of hydration while simultaneously addressing one of the most significant and least-addressed causes of visible aging.
The formula combines a multi-mechanism anti-glycation system. Decarboxy Carnosine HCL is a modified carnosine derivative with demonstrated anti-glycation activity, working to neutralize the carbonyl compounds that initiate glycation before they can bind to collagen fibers. Benfotiamine is a fat-soluble form of Thiamine (Vitamin B1) that specifically raises tissue levels of thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP), a coenzyme that controls one of the critical metabolic pathways through which excess sugars are diverted from the glycation cascade. By raising TPP, Benfotiamine effectively reduces the amount of sugar available to form A.G.E.s.
The phytochemical trio of Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract, and Artemisia Umbelliformis Extract was selected for its outstanding antioxidant and anti-glycation detoxification activity, targeting both the formation of new A.G.E.s and the inflammatory cascade that A.G.E.s trigger in the dermis.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl Synthe'6) addresses the structural consequences of existing glycation damage by stimulating the production of new collagen, hyaluronic acid, and the other proteins that make up the skin's extracellular matrix. Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate provides additional UV and oxidative protection for the collagen matrix.
Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil) is included for its unique fatty acid profile and its peptide fraction that inhibits MMP (matrix metalloproteinase) activity, the enzymes responsible for collagen breakdown. Panthenol provides moisturizing and soothing support. The overall result is a moisturizer that does the visible work of hydration while simultaneously addressing one of the most significant and least-addressed causes of visible aging.
Headline
A firming anti-glycation lotion with Matrixyl Synthe'6 peptide, Decarboxy Carnosine HCL, Benfotiamine, and phytochemicals that smooth rough texture and protect collagen and elastin from A.G.E. damage.
Skin Concern
Glycation, Rough Texture, Orange-Peel Skin, Loss of Firmness, Collagen Cross-Linking, Pore Prominence, Advanced Aging
Perfect For
All Skin Types with Aging Concerns, especially those with rough texture, orange-peel skin, loss of firmness, or skin that has been exposed to high blood sugar levels or chronic UV exposure.
Product Size
2 fl oz / 60mL | Balancing Lotion
How To Use
• Apply in the PM as your final moisturizing step.
• Dispense a small amount and smooth over face and neck.
• Allow to absorb fully.
• For best results, layer over Counter A.G.E. Balancing Serum for a complete anti-glycation evening protocol.
• Can be used AM and PM.
• Dispense a small amount and smooth over face and neck.
• Allow to absorb fully.
• For best results, layer over Counter A.G.E. Balancing Serum for a complete anti-glycation evening protocol.
• Can be used AM and PM.
Pro Tip
Use Glycol-Guard consistently for a minimum of 4-6 weeks before evaluating results. Anti-glycation benefits accumulate over time as new collagen is produced to replace cross-linked fibers. The texture improvement and firmness benefits are visible at around 4 weeks of daily use, and continue to build with consistent use beyond that.
Ingredients
Decarboxy Carnosine HCL: A modified carnosine derivative that neutralizes carbonyl compounds before they can initiate glycation, protecting collagen and elastin from A.G.E. cross-linking.
Benfotiamine: A fat-soluble form of Vitamin B1 that raises cellular thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) levels, diverting excess sugars away from the glycation pathway and reducing A.G.E. formation.
Anti-Glycation Phytochemicals (Peucedanum Ostruthium, Buddleja Davidii, Artemisia Umbelliformis): A trio of alpine and botanical extracts with outstanding antioxidant and anti-glycation detoxification activity targeting both A.G.E. formation and the inflammatory cascade A.G.E.s trigger.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl Synthe'6): Stimulates the production of collagen I, III, IV, hyaluronic acid, fibronectin, and laminin 5, addressing structural damage caused by existing glycation.
Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil): Contains a peptide fraction that inhibits matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity, protecting existing collagen from enzymatic breakdown.
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate: Provides UV and oxidative protection for the collagen matrix within the skin.
Full Ingredient List: Aqua/Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Bis Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Panthenol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Decarboxy Carnosine HCl, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Propanediol, Laureth-12, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Artemisia Umbelliformis Flower Extract, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide.
Benfotiamine: A fat-soluble form of Vitamin B1 that raises cellular thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) levels, diverting excess sugars away from the glycation pathway and reducing A.G.E. formation.
Anti-Glycation Phytochemicals (Peucedanum Ostruthium, Buddleja Davidii, Artemisia Umbelliformis): A trio of alpine and botanical extracts with outstanding antioxidant and anti-glycation detoxification activity targeting both A.G.E. formation and the inflammatory cascade A.G.E.s trigger.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl Synthe'6): Stimulates the production of collagen I, III, IV, hyaluronic acid, fibronectin, and laminin 5, addressing structural damage caused by existing glycation.
Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa Bran Oil): Contains a peptide fraction that inhibits matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) activity, protecting existing collagen from enzymatic breakdown.
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate: Provides UV and oxidative protection for the collagen matrix within the skin.
Full Ingredient List: Aqua/Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polysilicone-11, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Bis Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate, Panthenol, Carbomer, Cetearyl Glucoside, Decarboxy Carnosine HCl, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Butylene Glycol, Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract, Propanediol, Laureth-12, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Peucedanum Ostruthium Leaf Extract, Artemisia Umbelliformis Flower Extract, Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide.
