EVIDENCE & AUTHORITY LAYER

Ingredient & Technology Glossary

One consistent, cited entry per ingredient, physician-led and evidence-graded.

Consortia Factors® (UCFx-H™ & UCFx-F™ — dual-source) → ReNew Moisturizer

INCI: Ustilago Cynodontis Ferment (UCFx-H™ & UCFx-F™)

Evidence: Strong (ingredient study)

What it is

Our patented hero technology, created by co-culturing yeast (Ustilago cynodontis) with plant stem cells; flax (Linum usitatissimum) or hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa). The result is a natural consortia factor system that delivers exosomes, peptides, and beneficial metabolites that support various cellular activities, such as antioxidation, anti-inflammation, and anti-aging.

How it works

Its consortia factors, composed of exosomes, peptides, and signaling metabolites, help activate skin's renewal pathways; biomimetic lipids reinforce the barrier; and concentrated antioxidants (including vitamin C) neutralize free radicals and inflammation. Because the co-culture produces compounds neither parent cell makes alone, its antioxidant defense is measurably more potent than single-source ferments.

Maqui Berry (Aristotelia Chilensis) Extract

INCI: Aristotelia Chilensis (Maqui Berry) Fruit Extract

Evidence: Established (class)

What it is

A deeply pigmented superfruit and one of nature’s richest sources of antioxidants (anthocyanins).

How it works

It delivers potent antioxidants that help defend skin against free radicals for a protected, luminous-looking complexion.

Antioxidant Defense Complex (SOD, CoQ10, Vitamin E)

INCI: Superoxide Dismutase, Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl Acetate

Evidence: Established (class)

What it is

A trio of well-characterized antioxidants: the enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone), and vitamin E.

How it works

Together they neutralize free radicals generated by UV and pollution — a key driver of visible aging — reinforcing the formula’s overall defense.

Squalane

INCI: Squalane

Evidence: Established (class)

What it is

A lightweight, skin-identical emollient that mirrors lipids naturally present in skin.

How it works

It absorbs quickly to soften, smooth, and reinforce the moisture barrier without heaviness.