Glyco-Guard Balancing Lotion

Fight the sugar that's aging your skin. Most people know about sun damage and oxidative stress — but glycation is the silent aging process that most skincare completely ignores. Glycation happens when sugar molecules in the body attach to collagen and elastin proteins, forming Advanced Glycation End-products (A.G.E.s) that stiffen, discolor, and break down the skin's structural proteins — causing wrinkles, loss of firmness, and a dull, yellowish complexion over time. The Glyco-Guard Balancing Lotion was specifically formulated to stop that process in its tracks — protecting collagen and elastin from sugar-induced breakdown while deeply hydrating and supporting a firmer, smoother complexion.

Key Actives & What They Do:

• Benfotiamine — raises TPP levels in the skin to control the formation of A.G.E.s, actively protecting collagen and elastin from the sugar-induced cross-linking that causes structural breakdown and visible aging
• DermalRx LuShield (Osmanthus Fragrans Flower Extract) — detoxifies the skin from glycating agents and oxidants, protects biomolecules from the effects of glycation-induced inflammation, and prevents cell loss caused by A.G.E.s and elevated sugar levels
• Decarboxycarnosine (Alistin) — a potent anti-glycation, transglycation, and antioxidant ingredient that actively prevents sugar-induced aging at the molecular level — one of the most advanced anti-glycation ingredients available
• Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 (Matrixyl Synthe'6) — stimulates the synthesis of six major constituents of the skin matrix including collagen I, II, and IV, fibronectin, hyaluronic acid, and laminin — visibly rebuilding skin structure and smoothing wrinkles from within
• Rice Bran Oil — contains a peptide that inhibits MMP activity — the enzymes responsible for destroying collagen and elastin — providing an additional layer of structural protection
• Vitamin E & Palm Oil — powerful fat-soluble antioxidants that protect cellular membranes from free radical damage and inhibit inflammatory pathways that accelerate aging

Key Benefits:

• Protects skin from glycation and environmental stressors that accelerate aging
• Strengthens the skin's natural defense system to maintain firmness and elasticity
• Prevents the formation of A.G.E.s that stiffen and discolor the skin
• Rebuilds skin structure with six collagen matrix constituents
• Deeply hydrates to support a smoother, more supple complexion
• Suitable for daily morning and evening use on all skin types

2 oz

How To Use: Morning and evening after cleanser and serum, dispense a pea-sized amount onto fingertips and apply all over face and neck. Follow with SPF during the day. For optimal results pair with Counter A.G.E. Balancing Serum both morning and evening.

Best For: All skin types — especially aging and stressed skin dealing with loss of firmness, dullness, and visible signs of glycation-related aging

✨ Pro tip: Glycation accelerates significantly with high sugar diets, chronic stress, and UV exposure — meaning this lotion is most powerful when paired with daily broad spectrum SPF and the Counter A.G.E. Balancing Serum for a comprehensive anti-glycation protocol that addresses the concern from every angle simultaneously.