CLR aims to empower skin to resist aging with the launch of its CefiraProtect CLR (INCI: Betaine (and) Isomalt (and) Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate (and) Kefiran), a vegan and fermented active with proven antioxidant properties and skin benefits.
Supporting the Exposome Defense System
As CLR explains, exposome forces including pollution, UV exposure, psychological stress, lack of sleep and poor nutrition, among others, drive skin aging processes primarily through an increase in free radicals. This leads to a loss of oxidative balance that compromises skin’s health and appearance. To combat these effects, CefiraProtect CLR was developed to enhance the skin's ability to maintain its own oxidative balance.
Mitigating Hidden Inflammation
In clinical trials, per the company, CefiraProtect CLR significantly reduced hidden inflammation in 90% of participants, compared with the placebo. This, in turn, helps preserve the skin's youthful qualities and overall health by maintaining:
- radiance,
- firmness,
- elasticity and
- barrier function.
Vegan and Fermented Origin
CLR has positioned the ingredient as a modern, vegan, fermented skin care ingredient derived via Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens. This important constituent of kefir grains is known for its probiotic properties. Per the company, L. kefiranofaciens produces the high-value ingredient kefiran, a polysaccharide with significant health-promoting properties.