Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Water, Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, Water, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin 1, 2-Hexanediol, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Portulaca Oleracea (Green Purslane) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata (Cabbage) Leaf Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Extract, Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Seed Extract, Cellulose Gum, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Yucca Schidigera (Yucca) Root Extract Betaine: Betaine is an amino acid derived from sugar beets. It is an osmolyte that helps cells maintain their shape and structure in high or low salt environments. It’s also an effective anti-inflammatory agent that is used to soothe sensitive skin and treat a variety of skin conditions, including wounds, scars, and burns. The Tea Tree Relief Serum formula is indeed perfect if you have an acne prone combination skin. It contains Tea Tree extract which has a purifying and calming effect, combined with healing and soothing Centella Asiatica (= the famous Cica I talk about in detail in this Focus article). Centella Asiatica also often shows up in products that try to treat cellulite or striae. Of course, it cannot make a miracle but it might have some effect via regulating microcirculation and normalizing the metabolism in the cells of connective tissues.

Propolis– Propolis, a resinous substance produced by bees, is widely popular for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and damage repair properties. It has also been shown to accelerate cell growth and purify pores. Centella asiatica– Centella asiatica has been used for centuries in treating dermatological conditions due to its excellent wound-healing properties. It also offers many other cosmetic benefits, and these are highlighted in this 2013 review article [2] from Advances in Dermatology and Allergology. Nr. 2 magic property is that licorice is a potent anti-inflammatory. Glabridin has also some soothing properties but the main active anti-inflammatory component is glycyrrhizin. It’s used to treat several skin diseases that are connected to inflammation including atopic dermatitis, rosacea or eczema.I made them part of my routine 2-3 months ago, after I finished the Purito serum I loved and I find that my skin reacts quite well to it. Tea Tree Oil– Tea tree oil is a popular ingredient in acne products due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps clear up acne by reducing redness and swelling. It’s ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive skin and oily skin prone to acne, and is cruelty-free. iUNIK Tea Tree Relief Serum Key Ingredients Portulaca Oleracea Extract: Better known as purslane extract, this plant-based ingredient is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s also an effective anti-inflammatory agent that helps to soothe sensitive skin.

Compared to “typical” Korean skincare products’ formulas, Iunik products’ formulas are usually way simpler and shorter. The brand prefers to focus on the essential rather than piling the ingredients in its formulas and taking the risk of causing a skin reaction. This is a trend I see more and more in Korean cosmetics, by the way, and I think it’s great! Allantoin: Allantoin is a plant extract with soothing, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties.Niacinamide: Niacinamide is a multi-tasking active ingredient that brightens skin, improves skin texture, and evens skin tone. It also has anti-inflammatory and sebum-regulating properties that effectively treat acne and breakouts.