The Science of Hydration

Ancient Wisdom,
From Field To Formula

8 hero ingredients rooted in 4,000 years of Mediterranean botanical tradition, validated by peer-reviewed clinical research.

Red
Algae

φῦκος — phykosBarrier + Longevity

Hyaluronic
Acid

ὕδωρ — hydorMulti-Depth Hydration

III

Bio-Optimized
Guava

Bioptimized™ polyphenolsAntioxidant + Anti-Aging

Prebiotic
Complex

πρό βίος — pro biosMicrobiome + Barrier

Ferulic
Acid

Ferula communisProtection + Renewal

Sea
Water

θάλασσα — thalassaMineral + Barrier

VII

Greek
Honey

Μέλισσα — MelissaHeritage + Healing

VIII

Mountain
Tea

σίδηρος — siderosAnti-Aging + Defense

97%

Natural Origin

4,000+

Years of Tradition

42+

Clinical Studies

8 Hero Ingredients

Terraced-Layer Hydration From Each Ingredient,

Each ingredient plays a role—so skin feels cushioned with moisture, supported against stressors, and visibly more refined over time.

Barrier + Longevity

φῦκος — phykos

Red Algae

Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract

The ancient Greek word for red algae — phykos — became the Latin word for cosmetics. TELOSOMYL® technology reduces telomere shortening by 65%, improves dermal matrix density by 30.2%, and reduces perceived age by 3 years in just 42 days.

−65%

Telomere shortening

−3 yrs

Perceived age

Multi-Depth Hydration

ὕδωρ — hydor (water)

4-Form Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate · Acetylated · Crosspolymer-2 · Hydrolyzed

Not one HA — four, engineered across molecular weights. A 2024 JCAD study confirmed multi-weight HA is statistically superior to single-weight by Week 2. Four layers work from surface to 100µm deep, holding 1,000× their weight in water.

4 layers

Molecular weights

1,000×

Water retention

Antioxidant + Anti-Aging

Bioptimized™ polyphenols

Bio-Optimized Guava

Psidium Guajava Leaf Extract

Guava delivers 4× the vitamin C of oranges with radical-scavenging power matching pure ascorbic acid. It inhibits tyrosinase, collagenase, elastase, and hyaluronidase — protecting all three dermal matrix components while reducing TNF-α by 51.86%.

4×

Vitamin C vs oranges

−51.9%

TNF-α reduction

Microbiome + Barrier

πρό βίος — pro bios (for life)

Prebiotic Complex

Inulin + Saccharomyces Lysate Extract

A 2023 multi-omic study showed 6 weeks of prebiotic use increased hydration, reduced pathogens, and enriched fatty acid metabolism. Saccharomyces Lysate boosts oxygen uptake by 750% and increases cell turnover 25%.

+750%

Oxygen uptake

+25%

Cell turnover

Protection + Renewal

Ferula communis — Prometheus' fire

Ferulic Acid + Thymulen® 4

Ferulic Acid · Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2

Named after the giant fennel in whose stalk Prometheus stole fire. Duke University proved 0.5% ferulic acid doubles photoprotection from 4× to 8×. Paired with Thymulen® 4 — boosting keratinocyte density 51% and immune signaling 450%.

8×

Photoprotection

+450%

GM-CSF activation

Mineral + Barrier

θάλασσα — thalassa (the sea)

Mediterranean Sea Water

Maris Aqua

Hippocrates prescribed seawater baths. Mediterranean sea water at ~38 g/L salinity delivers magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, iron, copper, and selenium. Part of the validated GELYMA SEA MOIST COMPLEX®.

38 g/L

Mineral salinity

Essential minerals

Heritage + Healing

Μέλισσα — Melissa (bee / nymph)

Greek Honey

Mel / Honey Extract

A 2022 study proved Greek thyme honey outperforms Manuka — superior antimicrobial activity against MRSA at 12% concentration. A 2024 meta-analysis of 906 patients found honey accelerated healing by 17 days. 180+ bioactive compounds.

Beats Manuka

Antimicrobial power

180+

Bioactive compounds

Anti-Aging + Defense

σίδηρος — sideros (iron)

Greek Mountain Tea

Sideritis Syriaca Extract

Warriors healed iron-weapon wounds with it on the battlefield. Sato et al. 2022 found it inhibits collagenase, blocks AGE formation, and suppresses UVB-induced MMP-1 — concluding it can "delay or reverse skin aging."

3-way

Aging defense

Endemic Greek species

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Formula Intelligence

Every Ingredient Amplifies the Others

This isn't a list of ingredients — it's a self-reinforcing system. Prebiotics optimize the microbiome, maintaining pH for HA stability. HA hydrates the skin, creating an optimal environment for beneficial bacteria. Saccharomyces lysate stimulates endogenous HA. Red algae film prevents moisture loss. Guava inhibits hyaluronidase. Mountain tea protects collagen from MMPs. Ferulic acid shields everything from oxidative damage. Honey seals the system in a hygroscopic, antimicrobial film.

Hydration Architecture

Three Hydration Systems

4-form HA complex for multi-depth moisture · Prebiotics for biological environment · Red algae + sea water + glycerin forming the SEA MOIST COMPLEX®

Defense Network

Three Antioxidant Pathways

Ferulic acid triad for 8× photoprotection · Bio-optimized guava blocking NFkB senescence · Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 activating thymopoietin renewal

Provenance

Two Greek Heritage Anchors

Thyme honey with 4,000 years of tradition and proven superiority over Manuka · Sideritis syriaca that modern science says can "delay or reverse skin aging"

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Terraced-Layer Hydration From Each Ingredient,

Every Ingredient Amplifies the Others

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