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“Facial skin redness is one of the most common concerns I see and something I struggle with myself. There are different causes of redness and different ways to target it. This serum provides a comprehensive solution to reduce the appearance of redness and irritation, and it’s become a staple in my skincare routine.” - Dr. Sam Ellis, Founder
Arnica is a plant from the daisy family known as an extract to help soothe and calm the skin.
A custom advanced molecule blend inspired by nature but with significant soothing benefits that provide beneficial topical redness relief and reduce underlying sensitivities.
Linoleic Acid is an essential fatty acid partnered with Linolenic Acid to reference Vitamin F. Known to help retain moisture while supporting a healthy skin barrier.
Linolenic Acid is an essential fatty acid partnered with Linoleic Acid to represent Vitamin F. Known to help retain moisture while supporting a healthy skin barrier.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is an active molecule in licorice that is know to help comfort skin as well as even overall skin tone.
While your individual routine may vary due to skin type, skin concern, time of the year, and hormonal fluctuations, the basics of layering stay the same. You layer or apply products by format first then by water solubility and thickness. The below is a guideline on how to layer products, referencing Prequel products, but is not necessarily a proposed routine. Prequel products were created as stand alone products that can be seamlessly introduced to your skincare routine. Not every step or every Prequel product may be appropriate for your skin. A routine composed of various product combinations is very personal and at Prequel we hope to offer you the tools to customize your skincare needs.
“With Prequel, I knew I wanted a whole suite of various skin protectants with different actives, varying formats and different textures so people can truly find the right product for them…something they want to reach for and actually use.” - Founder Dr. Sam Ellis
“At Prequel, my goal is to create skin protectants that not only work effectively but feel amazing on the skin. Our Skin Utility Balm is formulated with dimethicone that aids in the recovery of the skin barrier. It’s a water based balm that is rich enough to moisturize and restore but light enough to not feel heavy or greasy on the skin. I reach for this every night and hope you’ll love it as much as I do.” - Founder Dr. Sam Ellis
Our Smart Lipophilic Skin Hydrator is a unique ingredient that functions as a smart lipophilic skin hydrator to target compromised skin and help maintain a healthy skin barrier. It delivers hydration to where the skin needs it most.
Our Vitamin B Complex is composed of D-panthenol, panthenyl triacetate, and niacinamide. Dexpanthenol (D-panthenol) is the biologically active form of panthenol that hydrates, reduces skin irritation, and increases skin barrier recovery.
Our BioActive Soothing Complex contains the flavonoid naringenin to deliver a multi-level mechanism of action that targets and mitigates irritation. It is clinically tested to reduce skin irritation, visual redness, and dehydration.
Our Lipid Complex contains cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramide NP in an optimized ratio that maintains skin moisture balance.
Our Prequel Hand Wrap Shielding Lotion creates a flexible film on the skin to help reduce water loss even after hand washing. It features a water-resistant film former, lipids, phytosterols, and lipid layer enhancers to prevent dryness while improving healthy skin barrier function. It creates a breathable shield on the skin to prevent external irritants from aggravating the skin but will not impact normal sweat production.
Our Foot Rescue Advanced Restorative Treatment takes a multifold approach to abnormally dry skin on the feet by including not only exfoliating ingredients but occlusives to seal in skin moisture and humectants to hydrate and enhance the efficacy of the exfoliating ingredients. It improves the visual signs overnight to deliver baby soft feet, helping to eliminate dead skin, smooth cracked heels, and even overall skin texture. It is fragrance-free, allergy-tested, dermatologist-developed, and dermatologist-tested.
SKIN NOTES
DISCLAIMER:
All skincare blog posts are intended to help educate on specific ingredients and skin care topics. Our articles are written to be informative and informational. They are not indicative of individual performance. Results may vary per applicant. Any reference to a specific patient experience is not a medical suggestion for treatment. Please note that any Prequel products with referenced ingredients are formulated for Cosmetic Use Only and NOT intended as replacements for physician advice and/or pharmaceutical product recommendations.