Scientists are just beginning to study them, but they suppose that adaptogens bring balance to the hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine axis, which regulates communication between the brain and the adrenal glands (responsible for stress response). Mother Nature also created wax esters but for a totally different purpose. Chemically, a wax ester is a fatty acid + a fatty alcohol, one long molecule. Wax esters are on the outer surface of several plant leaves to give them environmental protection. 25-30% of human sebum is also wax esters to give uspeople environmental protection. According to the brand, Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is aimed at more drier skin types and it’s true that when you look closely at its formula, there are many nourishing ingredients included.

I have been tempted to try something from the skincare brand Youth To The People for a little while now… When they released a moisturizer with adaptogenic ingredients, curiosity got the better of me and I finally took the plunge! Let me tell you more about the Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream and its star ingredients along with such a mysterious name. I didn’t buy it right after the launch, though. I must admit that the brand had a bit of a “I’m too cool for you” side that always stopped me before ( a bit like Glossier/ the “I’m too cool for you. You can’t sit with us”, you know what I mean?).But the Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream still intrigued me. It contains adaptogenic ingredients, which are one of skincare’s big trends of the moment ( inKorea as well), and I was curious. Third, jojoba oil moisturizes the skin through a unique dual action:on the one hand, it mixes with sebum and forms a thin, non-greasy, semi-occlusive layer; on the other hand, it absorbs into the skin through pores and hair follicles thendiffuses into the intercellular spaces of the outer layer of the skin to make it soft and supple. And in all honestly, for me, that is the real spotlight of this product! I like the idea of a moisturizer that fights inflammation due to stress and allows me to preserve my skin by doing anti-aging prevention. As I have already said and repeated here, prevention is for me one of the best anti-aging strategies! It’s easier to keep what you already have by protecting it than to repair what’s damaged. The founders of YTTP are two brothers and they’ve always been immersed in the world of cosmetics. Their grandmother had her own skincare brand in the 1980s. At a very young age, they were already fascinated by all aspects of the business and always wanted to learn more about ingredients, skin types, marketing etc. Also, this Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is supposed to be more suited for dry skin, which is not my case. I have combo skin, very dehydrated at the moment but still.

Regarding cosmetic products, they’re mainly used for their antioxidant properties because they’re supposed to help the skin by protecting it from environmental stress. Youth To The People Adaptogen Deep Moisture Cream is a moisturizing cream but not only that! Thanks to all its adaptogen ingredients, it also has very interesting antioxidant properties. However, I don’t find it too rich for my dehydrated combination skin. I use it more in the evening as a night cream, but my skin absorbs it without any issue and I don’t wake up with greasy skin in the morning (that has happened to me with other products).

This cream is full of adaptogens! These ingredients are indeed very popular at the moment, especially among people who are fond of healthy food. Right now, you can see them everywhere! Turmeric latte, mushroom coffee… The very popular wellness trend makes us adopt these strange ingredients with often exotic names (at least for Westerners) in our daily lives.