Survival 0: Antioxidant Defence for Skin Longevity

These cumulative exposures contribute to oxidative stress, which is an imbalance between free radicals and the skin’s natural defences. The resulting damage can weaken collagen, and accelerate visible signs of ageing. These continuous demands on the skin barrier make daily, targeted defence an important part of maintaining its integrity. 

NIOD’s Survival 0 (S0) was created with this in mind: an advanced antioxidant serum that functions alongside the skin’s own defences to help counter environmental stressors. By incorporating it into a considered regimen, S0 supports barrier resilience and helps maintain balanced, healthy-looking skin over time. 

Understanding how the antioxidant technologies in this formulation work, and incorporating them into a proactive regimen, can help to mitigate oxidative damage and preserve barrier function to maintain resilient, healthy-looking skin over time. 

NIOD’s Survival 0 is an antioxidant serum formulated for nighttime use and suitable for all skin types and tones. This formulation integrates a range of four networked protection systems which utilise technologies that work to support the skin’s defences against environmental and lifestyle-related effects on the skin:

Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract works to protect the skin against visible damage caused by environmental stressors. It supports the skin against the impact of oxidative stress and enhances skin brightness.

Altermonas Ferment Extract helps protect the skin against environmental pollution, supporting a radiant, healthy-looking complexion.

Polygonum Aviculare Extract helps enhance skin firmness, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, and improve surface texture.

Superoxide Dismutase offers significant antioxidant support, enhancing skin's natural defences against the visible damage caused by environmental stressors.

Exposure to environmental factors like pollution and certain lifestyle habits can generate an excess of free radicals. These unstable molecules cause oxidative stress which can damage the skin and contribute to common concerns we associate with environmental stressors like signs of ageing and dullness. This process can damage cellular components of the skin, including lipids, proteins, and DNA, leading to signs of premature aging like fine lines, loss of elasticity, and uneven tone.

Antioxidants function by neutralising these free radicals, thereby mitigating their damaging effects. Survival 0 uses a complex network of advanced antioxidant technologies to form a protective shield, helping the skin maintain its functional and aesthetic health over time.

Survival 0 is engineered to defend against a broad spectrum of modern environmental aggressors. S0’s advanced ingredients have been proven to:

• Protect the skin against the visible damage caused by environmental stressors like pollution

• Support the skin against the impact of oxidative stress induced by the surrounding environment

• Enhance skin brightness

Survival 0’s antioxidant benefits also work to support the effects of other skin protective measures such as SPF and vitamin C. Antioxidants encompass a broad spectrum of compounds, including vitamin C, which all support skin through distinct pathways. Because of this, combining multiple antioxidants can provide more comprehensive protection against environmental-related stressors. 

In a similar way, while SPF serves as the primary defence by directly shielding skin from a high percentage of UV rays, they do not block 100% of rays since sunscreen effectiveness is highly dependent on appropriate application (amount used + timely reapplication). Antioxidants, like those in S0, help neutralise any free radicals generated upon UV exposure, offering an additional layer of protection against sun-related damage. 

Survival 0 serum is formulated for daily use in your PM routine, throughout the year. The “0” in Survival 0 denotes the absence of SPF, making it specifically suitable for nighttime application.

After cleansing, apply to the face liberally. Following this, you may layer another targeted treatment such as our Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex (MMHC2). This intensely hydrating serum delivers exceptionally high levels of Hyaluronic Acid (HA), and supports and maintains the skin’s own natural production of Hyaluronic Acid. When used in combination with Survival 0, it further enhances barrier protection and overall skin resilience. 

Complete your routine with a moisturiser such as our Hydration Vaccine (HV). This formulation provides lightweight hydration, minimises Trans Epidermal Water Loss, and supports the skin’s natural production of Hyaluronic Acid. 

The primary benefits of Survival 0 are preventive and gradual. Rather than offering a quick fix, Survival 0 works at a foundational level to strengthen the skins natural defences, protect against future damage and promote long-term resilience, making consistent use essential for optimal results. 

Survival 0 serum is ideal for all skin types and tones, and for skincare enthusiasts seeking proactive and comprehensive skin defence. It is particularly suited for those who are interested in mitigating oxidative stress and environmental effects on the skin before visible signs of aging occur. 

Urban dwellers and frequent commuters will also benefit, as the formulation provides advanced protection against pollutants commonly encountered in city environments.

Additionally, Survival 0 is ideal for those who recognise that healthy-looking skin is shaped by a range of internal and external factors, not solely chronological age, making Survival 0’s antioxidant defence a critical component for maintaining long-term resilience and skin optimisation.

Survival 0 plays a unique role in a proactive skincare regimen. By delivering advanced, targeted antioxidant defence, it reinforces the skin’s natural resilience and protects and shields it from the damage caused by pollution, stress, and lifestyle factors. 

More than just another antioxidant serum, Survival 0 is a long-term investment in your skin’s future health and a preventative treatment that works beneath the surface to strengthen your skin today, to preserve its vitality, clarity, and strength for years to come. 

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