Lime Pearl™ is derived from the Caviar Lime, a unique fruit native to the Australian sub-tropical rainforests. This innovative ingredient offers a new approach to skin exfoliation using AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) for a smoother, brighter, and more even complexion.
Benefits:
- Gently Improves Exfoliation: Enhances skin exfoliation through the TRPV3 channel, leading to a fresher, radiant appearance.
- Reduces Dullness: Helps remove dead skin cells (corneocytes) that cause a dull, lifeless look.
- Promotes Radiance: Regular use reveals a new, glowing layer of skin and maintains a soft, radiant look.
How It Works:
- TRPV3 Channel Activation: TRPV3 (Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid-3) channels in keratinocytes stimulate skin desquamation. Activation of these channels increases calcium (Ca2+) influx into cells, weakening cell attachments and initiating the natural exfoliation process.
- Calcium Gradient: The calcium gradient crucial for epidermal turnover often diminishes with skin aging, making TRPV3’s role essential in maintaining effective desquamation.
Origin and Composition:
- Source: Caviar Lime, or finger lime (Microcitrus australasica), is native to the Australian East coast. The fruit produces small, caviar-like capsules with a unique appearance and texture.
- Composition: Rich in organic acids, particularly citric acid, along with polyphenols, flavonoids, and sugars.
