A London-based consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon has put the tea into T-beauty with the launch of “an urban defense system” offering “unparalleled anti-oxidant protection.” says Dr Marko Lens, founder of the luxury skincare brand, Zelens: “Protecting our skin from urban pollution and blue light is very important. Tea Shot serum harnesses the powerful antioxidant properties of five types of tea – black tea, red tea, white tea, green tea, and matcha, which gives the serum its beautiful green color. Free radicals dislike tea.”
Zelens skincare also offers an advanced repair face serum based on the science of synchronization of the cellular circadian rhythm. Supercharged with melatonin enhanced with vitamin B12, and a powerful blend of restorative ingredients to maximize the skin’s natural repair. Continues Dr. Lens: “Melatonin is a modulator of the circadian rhythm and plays an important role in supporting the skin’s natural repair and renewal”.
“Our hyaluronic acid (HA) serum is formulated with three different molecular weights (very low, low, and medium) of pure HA, reinforced with niosome-encapsulated HA at a combined concentration of 1%. Supercharged with a bioflavonoid that inhibits hyaluronidase (the enzyme responsible for HA degradation) and sustainably derived succinic acid which supports skin renewal. This lightweight serum delivers an instant burst of intense skin hydration and locks in moisture.!
The range includes a multi-benefit blend of botanicals in an anti-aging moisturizer and luxury natural emulsion formulation formulated with a proprietary “3t Complex” containing ursolic acid (triterpenoid) and a potent liposome-encapsulated blend of 15 botanicals and 5 algae infused in 7 herbal oils to target visible signs of aging Ursolic acid: A triterpenoid derived from Shiso’ demonstrates strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enhances skin firmness and elasticity by promoting skin’s natural collagen production.
The ingredients of Zelens Regenerative Botanical Blend include Immortelle (Helichrysum italicum), Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Ginseng (Panax ginseng) root, Grape (Vitis vinifera) leaf, Sea Fennel (Crithmum maritimum), Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) bark, Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) leaf, Papaya (Carica papaya) fruit, Mimosa (Mimosa tenuiflora) bark, Acerola (Malpighia glabra) fruit, Olive (Olea europaea) leaf, Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) leaf, Winter Cherry (Physalis alkekengi) fruit, Apple (Pyrus malus) fruit and Lichwort (Parietaria officinalis).
Algaes include Spirulina, Bladderwrack, Sea Spaghetti, Dulse, and Nori. The herbal oils are Linseed oil, Borage seed oil, Sesame seed oil, Hazel seed oil, Camellia seed oil, Olive fruit oil, and Jojoba oil.
Zelens founder Dr. Marko Lens is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England based in Wimpole Street, London; he has a Master of Science degree from Harvard University and a PhD degree from Oxford University in the field of skin cancer
“My fascination with skin began early with my grandmother; we’d create our own bespoke skincare balms. I was absolutely fascinated with the world of plants,” he says. “I memorized a two-volume encyclopedia of herbs! My grandmother would teach the A-Z of the properties of various botanicals. The herb alphabet always began with tea!”
