Cleanical Skincare

Clean and clinically-proven should be two things to look for when selecting your skincare products. It’s not only just about being clean, it’s also about achieving the results you want in your skin. With that in mind, there’s a new term to address that category of products: “cleanical” skincare, that blends clean formulas with clinical rigor.

As you might already know, Veriphy was founded around the discovery of a vegan form of glycogen called PhytoSpherix®. We knew this super ingredient could revolutionize modern skincare so we built a clean and proof-based beauty brand around it. 

Today we want to share with you the clinical results we received from the labs testing PhytoSpherix® so you see the results of our clean skincare for yourself. 

Our formulation process 

We start with Phytospherix®, a cutting edge ingredient known for its anti-aging and moisture retention properties, in high concentrations in all our products. We then look at other powerful and effective ingredients, and source them in the most natural and sustainable ways we can. Everything we do is backed by research and rigorous testing to ensure we maintain the highest standards.

Our star ingredient

Overall, PhytoSpherix®:

• Energizes skin cells

• Promotes collagen and hyaluronic acid production

• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines

• Improves skin hydration

• Reduces pigment spots

PhytoSpherix® clinical results

Skin Hydration

Fast Effects on Skin Hydration 

Increased Hyaluronic Acid levels, as observed in the in vitro assays, can have beneficial effects, such as better skin hydration. To investigate this, a placebo-controlled study was performed on 63 female volunteers, aged between 51 and 65 years (mean 58.8 years) with

self-perceived dry skin. The volunteers were divided into two groups. The first group applied a cream containing 0.1 % PhytoSpherix® while the placebo group applied a placebo cream without the active. The test products were applied to the entire face, twice daily, for 6 weeks.

Just 1 hour after the first application, treatment with 0.1 % PhytoSpherix® significantly increased skin hydration by 53.3 % compared to baseline. This hydration Increase remained significantly enhanced after 2 weeks of treatment and after 6 weeks of treatment.

As evidenced by this study, PhytoSpherix® has fast and continuous hydrating effects on the skin.

Visible Anti-Aging Effects

In the same study, the anti-aging benefits of PhytoSpherix® were evaluated after 6 weeks of

treatment. Images taken from select volunteers (n = 4 – 5) were analyzed by Newtone Inc. using their proprietary imaging technology.

6 weeks of treatment with 0.1 % PhytoSpherix® led to:

• decreased crow’s feet wrinkle area by 42 %

• reduced crow’s feet volume by 49.6 %

• reduced crow’s feet length by 29.6 %.

Similar effects were obtained when analyzing forehead wrinkles. Compared to initial conditions, PhytoSpherix®:

• decreased the wrinkle area by 54.9 %

• reduced the wrinkle volume by 45.6 %

• decreased forehead wrinkle length by 53.2 %.

The anti-aging effects were clearly visible in the images taken.

Results in Skin Hyperpigmentation

Reduction of Skin Hyperpigmentation

Glycogen can deliver energy, which can help the skin damage response and possibly help

prevent skin hyperpigmentation. Application of this molecule could therefore lead to brightening effects. In vitro, we indeed observed a minor but significant inhibition of melanin synthesis with 0.5 % PhytoSpherix® after 72 hours. Therefore, we investigated whether PhytoSpherix® can also have a clinical effect on skin hyperpigmentation. 

The effects on skin hyperpigmentation were analyzed in the placebo-controlled study that was previously described on 63 volunteers with global facial photodamage. The volunteers applied either a placebo cream or a cream containing 0.1 % PhytoSpherix® for 6 weeks. Following this, the effects on skin hyperpigmentation were analyzed by expert clinical grading. 

After the application of a cream containing 0.1 % PhytoSpherix® for 6 weeks, skin hyperpigmentation and skin tone evenness was significantly improved, compared to placebo, by 30 % and 37 %, respectively.

Visible Reduction of Pigment Spots

Furthermore, select images taken from the PhytoSpherix® treated group (n = 4 – 5) were analyzed by Newtone Inc. to determine changes in the pigment spots, using their proprietary imaging technology. For this analysis, the lightness (L*) and redness (a*) and yellow pigment (b*) factors of the skin inside the pigment spot and the skin surrounding the spot were measured an, which yields a difference in contrast (visibility) of the pigment spot. 

The reduction of skin hyperpigmentation was also evident in the analysis of the pigment spots. The contrast differences improved by

• 22.1 % for L*

• 24.1 % for a*

• 15.2 % for b*

which indicates that the age spots became less visible. This was also clearly evident in the images taken. 

To summarize, the skin-energizing effects of PhytoSpherix® can also improve skin hyperpigmentation, leading to a more even complexion.

Crush Your Weight Loss Goals With 5 Effective Tips

Considerable weight gain can occur in a short amount of time, whether due to a lack of sufficient time to work out or perhaps because of unhealthy food choices. Unfortunately, as you grow older, it becomes much easier to gain weight than it is to lose it. While this is partially attributed to a slower metabolism with age, it can also be accredited to developing unhealthy habits and routines that are counterproductive to a healthy lifestyle and weight.

Keeping your weight under control is important because becoming overweight or obese can increase your risk of diabetes, heart disease, and organ failure. Carrying excess body weight also puts added strain on the bones and muscles in your body and can lead to depression and body image issues. Therefore, you must become conscious about your health and gain control over your fitness with beneficial ideas and strategies that can help support a lifetime of physical and mental health and vitality!

1. A Heart-Healthy Diet
Reimagining your diet and nutritional game plan should be step one of your weight loss journey. The ultra convenience of fast food and readily available snacks has led to a deteriorated concept of how what we choose to eat plays a powerful role in how we look, feel, and perform daily activities.

A reliance on these tempting foods can provide temporary comfort but will inevitably result in weight gain. These foods may be crave-worthy, but many are built on the promise of empty calories and lack considerable nutritional value that fails to truly satisfy, tricking your brain into thinking that you still need nourishment.

Supercharge your diet with a healthy assortment of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and plenty of fiber, whole grains, complex carbohydrates, and protein to provide your body with the crucial vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it needs to fill you up and help you burn fat.

2. Be Conscious Of Your Liquid Calories
It’s important to consider the amount of calories present in the drinks consumed while trying to lose weight. Beverages like soda, energy drinks, or alcoholic options like wine or beer are typically loaded with unhealthy fats and sugars that can add up to undermine your fitness progress in a hurry. Similar to junk foods, these drinks represent empty calories that will neither quench your thirst nor act to fill you up.

In addition to the hydration powers of water, teas are packed with antioxidants that can help with blood pressure and weight loss. Green tea can also help stimulate your metabolism, which is the main way your body burns excess fat. Matcha, which is a type of green tea, is packed with an ester known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). In addition to the brain and heart benefits present in EGCG, it can also help you lose weight.

3. Intermittent Fasting
The phrase intermittent fasting refers to a dietary schedule that is intended to broaden the amount of time your body remains fast. The general concept is that you refrain from eating anything for extended periods, then provide yourself an eating window once daily.

A good starting point is to limit yourself to six to eight hours during the day when you are allowed and encouraged to eat. However, for the remaining 16 to 18 hours, you fast and drink only water. Limiting your eating window can result in losing weight as well as a few inches around the waist.

4. Monitor Your Exercise
Exercise is an essential aspect of fitness and genuine and lasting weight loss. If you are serious about achieving your desired weight, you will need to get active and exercise in order to expend calories and keep your metabolism firing on all cylinders. Therefore, consider taking up high-intensity exercises, running, swimming, biking, and similar forms of cardio.

Additionally, make sure to document your exercise and track your progress. Monitoring and tracking your ongoing exercise and your progress can encourage you to keep going, resulting in additional motivation and weight loss.

5. Consider Medical Weight Loss
If you want to speed up the weight loss process, you may wish to speak to a doctor to discuss your medical weight loss options. Ozempic is an injectable medication created to help control your blood sugar, but it was soon discovered that it could also help you lose weight. The active ingredient in Ozempic, semaglutide, affects the part of your brain that controls your appetite, making you feel fuller than you actually are.

An Ozempic injection for weight loss can help curb your appetite and encourage you to eat less. When applied to your weight loss routine in addition to diet and exercise, Ozempic may help you reach your desired weight and achieve your fitness goals effectively and safely.