IO Protective Face Serum Active Liquid

City life puts skin under a steady background of stress: pollution, dry indoor air, screens, short nights. Products marketed as city or urban skincare respond with protective-feel, comforting formulas. IO Protective Face Serum Active Liquid is a water-soluble active whose card points to this space, with additional uses in body care and professional programs.

The name explained

VEG indicates a vegetable-based version of the ingredient, and V2 points to a second-generation grade. Check the INCI, origin and active content on the supplier CoA that ships with every lot. Our catalog also includes IO Hair Density-Look Active Liquid, which has a hair-focused application list; compare the documents to see how the two relate.

Specifications from the card

Liquid, water-soluble, pH 4.0 to 5.5. Applications: facial serums, creams and emulsions, fluids and essences, city skin care; body lotions, creams and protective products; professional anti-stress programs, concentrates and device-assisted care; SPA and wellness skin protection and restoring-feel programs.

Product ideas

City serum

A light serum for daily use under moisturizer, positioned for skin that looks tired from urban life.

Protective day cream

A cream that combines the active with antioxidants and barrier lipids for a comfortable, protected feel.

Essence

A thin first step in a routine, focusing on freshness and comfort.

Body lotion

A protective lotion for skin exposed to dry air and frequent washing.

Formulating guidance

Add the active during cool-down and keep the finished pH within 4.0 to 5.5. This slightly acidic range suits many gels and emulsions but may require an acid-tolerant thickener and emulsifier. Combine the active with antioxidants such as ferulic acid in a suitable solvent, and with hydration ingredients. More protective-feel concentrates are listed under actives.

Claims

Protective claims need care. Describe the product as comforting, fresh-looking, protective-feel care for skin exposed to urban life. If you want to claim protection against specific factors such as pollution particles, test the finished product with an appropriate method first.

Who buys city skincare

Office workers, commuters and people living in large cities with dry indoor air and long screen hours. They value quick routines, light textures and a fresh look. A two-step routine of serum and day cream suits them well.

Professional use

The card lists professional anti-stress programs and device-assisted care. In salons, a concentrate or ampoule with the active can be part of a protocol for tired-looking skin.

Testing

Run stability at room temperature and 40 °C, checking pH, viscosity and appearance. At acidic pH, check emulsion stability with a centrifuge test.

Packaging and routine

City products are often carried in a bag and used on the go. Slim tubes and airless pumps are practical, protect the formula and keep dosing clean. Suggest a simple routine: essence after cleansing, then a protective day cream and sunscreen. In the evening, the essence can be followed by a richer cream. Short, practical instructions suit the busy audience that buys these products.

Original recipe: city comfort essence, 100 g

Purified water 86.70 g, glycerin 3.00 g, propanediol 3.00 g, IO Protective Face Serum Active Liquid 3.00 g as an example level per CoA, sodium hyaluronate 0.10 g, xanthan gum 0.10 g, panthenol 1.00 g, allantoin 0.10 g, preservative 1.00 g, citric acid solution 2.00 g. Disperse gum and hyaluronate in glycols, add water and stir until smooth. Add panthenol, allantoin and the active below 40 °C, then the preservative. Adjust pH to about 5.0.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a cool place away from light. Reseal after use.