Methylene Blue Skincare

Unlike most skincare trends, which come and go in the blink of an eye, methylene blue is a powerhouse ingredient backed by scientific research. It’s an anti-aging, skin-brightening and antioxidant, helping to reduce fine lines, pigmentation and dark spots for smoother, brighter and more youthful-looking skin. Methylene blue skincare also helps to boost skin hydration and promote healthier and more balanced skin tone.

It’s a beautiful compound, its cerulean hue resembling Capri’s sea grotto or a winter twilight. It’s been used as a dye, a malaria drug and even as a fish tank antifungal cleaner, but it was in the realm of medical and biological sciences where this bright blue synthetic dye has really earned its stripes. It has been in use as a blood disorder treatment, malaria medicine and even as a staining agent for microscopy for 149 years.

Methylene blue is known for its antioxidant properties that help protect skin cells from damage caused by free radicals. It’s also known to inhibit the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for dark spots and uneven skin tone. It also helps to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, two key proteins that contribute to skin’s firmness and elasticity.

Aside from its anti-aging and skin-brightening benefits, methylene blue also acts as a powerful skin-protector by helping to strengthen the skin barrier. This is particularly beneficial if you struggle with dryness, as it can help prevent the loss of moisture and hydration from the surface of your skin.

When it comes to anti-aging, methylene blue isn’t quite as effective as retinols, but it does have its own unique set of benefits. Like retinol, it can accelerate cell turnover, but unlike most retinols, it doesn’t cause irritation. It can also act as an anti-inflammatory, reducing the appearance of redness and calming irritated skin.

Methylene blue’s hydrating and protective properties can be combined with other powerful ingredients to create a truly game-changing serum. Our Age Reversal Serum combines our patented methylene blue with growth factors, advanced peptides, Niacinamide and botanicals such as Quercus Suber (Cork Oak), Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) and Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) to remodel the face and neck, lifting sagging skin and contouring the jawline and cheeks. This anti-aging formula can be used as a night mask 1-3x per week for contoured, younger-looking skin or as a hydrating morning moisturizer. Apply a thin layer of the serum to clean, dry skin and let it absorb. You can also use it as a skin-reviving overnight treatment 1-3x per week for smoother, plumper, more vibrant and healthy-looking skin.