Théra Hydra Boost Serum

Multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid
This formula uses both hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate — two forms of the same molecule with different molecular weights that work at different depths of the skin simultaneously. Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, with its smaller molecular structure, penetrates into the deeper layers of the dermis where it binds water within the skin's own tissue, creating the structural plumpness that makes skin look genuinely full rather than simply surface-coated. Sodium hyaluronate works at the surface, forming a moisture-retaining film that prevents transepidermal water loss throughout the day. In a featherlight gel that absorbs in seconds, this dual action delivers the kind of hydration that holds through the full day and builds cumulatively with consistent use.

Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA is one of the skin's own natural moisturising factors, present in the stratum corneum where it regulates surface hydration. As skin ages or becomes dehydrated, sodium PCA levels fall and the skin progressively loses its ability to hold water efficiently — a cycle that no amount of external moisturisation alone can permanently break. Replenishing it topically through this gel restores the skin's own moisture-retention mechanism from the inside, rather than simply adding hydration from outside. The smoothing of fine lines that follows is a direct consequence of this restored internal water balance, not a surface coating effect.

White Tea Extract
Derived from the youngest, least processed buds of organically farmed Camellia Sinensis plants, white tea extract contains the highest concentration of catechins and polyphenols found in any form of tea. These compounds are among the most potent antioxidants known to skincare science, neutralising the free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental pollution that drive the visible ageing of the skin over time. Applied in a hydrating gel worn daily, white tea builds cumulative photoprotective and anti-ageing protection with each application — a quiet, consistent defence that becomes visible over weeks.

Sage Extract
Organically grown Salvia Officinalis has been used in Mediterranean botanical traditions for centuries for its purifying and balancing properties, and modern research has confirmed the mechanism — its active compounds, rosmarinic acid and flavonoids, regulate sebum production, reduce the inflammatory response that sensitises skin, and support the natural cell renewal cycle. In a hydration gel, sage ensures that the intense moisture delivery of the hyaluronic acid is accompanied by genuine skin balance rather than simple surface saturation. For skin that tends toward reactivity or seasonal sensitivity, this balancing function is what separates a hydrating gel that works from one that simply feels good temporarily.

Apply a thin layer to clean skin morning and evening, ideally while the skin is still slightly damp after toning. Damp skin absorbs hyaluronic acid more efficiently than dry skin. Press gently into the face and neck and allow to absorb fully before applying moisturizer or facial oil.

In the Ancestry Edit ritual, THÉRA follows NŪRA and precedes ÆTHEL; it prepares the skin's moisture foundation so that every product applied after penetrates more deeply and performs more effectively. Consistent daily use for four weeks delivers the most visible improvement in plumpness and fine line reduction.

Active ingredients: Multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium PCA, Aloe Vera Juice, White Tea Extract, Sage Extract

Full INCI: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice➀, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin➁, Sodium PCA, Aqua/Water, Propanediol, Cellulose Gum, Parfum/Fragrance, Algin, Camellia Sinensis (White Tea) Leaf Extract➀, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract➀, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Phytate, Rhamnose, Glucose, Glucuronic Acid

➀ Ingredients from organic farming · ➁ Made using organic ingredients

99% natural origin · 11% organic · COSMOS Natural certified by ECOCERT Greenlife

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