Madeca Cream Tight Lifting

Benefits

• Fermented centella extract (Lactobacillus/Centella asiatica ferment filtrate) as the #1 ingredient — fermentation breaks down actives into smaller molecules for deeper penetration
• Madecassic acid at 4,000 ppm targets collagen synthesis and skin firming through TGF-β pathway activation
• Centella stem cell extracellular vesicles (exosome-like) deliver regenerative signals at the cellular level — a next-gen delivery system beyond traditional extracts
• Retinol + niacinamide + 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid provide a triple-action anti-aging and brightening stack
• Ceramide NP + ectoin + squalane rebuild and protect the lipid barrier while actives work

효능

• 발효 센텔라 추출물(유산균/병풀 추출물 발효여과물)이 1번 성분 — 발효가 활성 성분을 더 작은 분자로 분해해 피부 깊숙이 침투해요
• 마데카식산 4,000 ppm이 TGF-β 경로 활성화를 통해 콜라겐 합성과 피부 탄력을 촉진해요
• 센텔라 줄기세포 세포외소포(엑소좀 유사)가 세포 수준에서 재생 신호를 전달해요 — 전통 추출물을 넘어선 차세대 전달 시스템
• 레티놀 + 나이아신아마이드 + 3-O-에틸 아스코르빅산이 안티에이징과 미백의 삼중 작용을 해요
• 세라마이드 NP + 엑토인 + 스쿠알란이 활성 성분이 작용하는 동안 지질 장벽을 재건하고 보호해요

Best For

• Sagging / loss of firmness
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Dullness
• Compromised barrier
• for stressed or sensitive-looking skin

How to Use

After toner and serum, apply an appropriate amount evenly to face, focusing on areas with sagging or fine lines. Can be used morning and night. Layer under sunscreen in the AM.

Key Ingredients

Fermented Centella Extract

Lactobacillus-fermented centella asiatica — the #1 ingredient by concentration. Fermentation by Lactobacillus breaks down centella's large triterpenoid molecules (asiaticoside, madecassoside) into smaller, more bioavailable forms. The ferment filtrate retains the soothing and wound-soothing properties of centella while improving skin penetration. Also produces postbiotic metabolites (lactic acid, peptides) that support the skin microbiome.

Madecassic Acid (4,000 ppm)

The key centella triterpenoid responsible for collagen synthesis and firming. Madecassic acid activates TGF-β signaling in fibroblasts, directly stimulating type I and III collagen production. At 4,000 ppm, this is a clinical-grade concentration — significantly higher than most centella creams that rely on whole-plant extract. Also suppresses MMP-1 (the enzyme that breaks collagen down), providing both offense and defense for skin firmness.

Centella Stem Cell Extracellular Vesicles

Plant-derived exosome-like vesicles carrying regenerative signals from centella callus culture. Extracellular vesicles from centella asiatica callus (stem cell) culture carry bioactive cargo — proteins, lipids, and small RNAs — that can signal to human skin cells. They act as nano-scale delivery vehicles, fusing with keratinocyte membranes to deliver regenerative instructions. This is the same exosome technology trending in K-beauty clinics, adapted from plant cell culture.

Niacinamide

Multitasking vitamin B3 for brightening, barrier support, and pore refinement. Increases ceramide synthesis in the stratum corneum, strengthening the lipid barrier from within. Inhibits melanosome transfer from melanocytes to keratinocytes for brightening. At 2-5%, also regulates sebum production. Pairs well with the centella actives — niacinamide strengthens the barrier while centella repairs it.

Retinol + 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

A stabilized retinol and vitamin C derivative duo for anti-aging and brightening. Retinol converts to retinoic acid in the skin, accelerating cell turnover and stimulating collagen production. 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid is one of the most stable vitamin C derivatives — it inhibits tyrosinase for brightening and scavenges free radicals. Together they address aging (retinol) and pigmentation (vitamin C) simultaneously, which is why this cream positions itself as a comprehensive anti-aging formula.

Ectoin + Ceramide NP + Squalane

A triple barrier-protection system combining extremophile defense, lipid repair, and emollient sealing. Ectoin is a stress-protection molecule from extremophile bacteria — it forms a hydration shell around skin cells, shielding them from UV, pollution, and desiccation. Ceramide NP fills gaps in the lamellar lipid bilayer for barrier repair. Squalane (hydrogenated squalene) mimics the skin's natural sebum to seal everything in. This trio protects the barrier while the potent actives (retinol, madecassic acid) do their work.