There's a silent culprit behind premature wrinkles that you may not have considered: sugar. Excessive blood sugar, whether from sugary foods or stress, can actually speed up the aging process and make wrinkles appear sooner than we might like.

This process is called glycation, where sugar molecules attach to collagen and elastin, causing them to stiffen leading to wrinkles and sagging. But there’s good news: there’s an ingredient that can help counteract this process, and it’s making waves in the skincare world. That ingredient? Carnosine. And even better news: LA-based luxury clean skincare brand, Odacité, is already ahead of the curve with a groundbreaking skincare line, the Edelweiss Extrême® Collection, that is formulated with Carnosine – AND breakthrough AI bio-technology – to strengthen your skin barrier and stop sugar in its tracks!

 

Carnosine: The Anti-Glycation Hero

Carnosine is a naturally occurring peptide found in our skin and body tissues, known for its antioxidant and anti-glycation properties. It works by preventing sugar from binding to collagen and elastin, helping to preserve the youthfulness and vibrancy of the skin. In a world where skincare innovations are continually evolving, Carnosine represents one of the most promising breakthroughs in combating the effects of sugar and stress on the skin.

 

Why Carnosine Is Rarely Found in Skincare Products

Despite its impressive benefits, Carnosine is not commonly seen in mainstream skincare products. This is because it is a relatively unstable compound that requires careful formulation to maintain efficacy. Additionally, the cost of sourcing and manufacturing products with high concentrations of Carnosine can be prohibitive for many skincare brands – luckily, Odacité is a pioneer of clean beauty and is always raising the bar for skincare quality and performance.