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The VAIRYA Formula

Four ingredients.
One purpose.

Every active in VAIRYA earns its place through evidence, not trend. Microalgae-derived astaxanthin sits at the centre, supported by three botanicals chosen for what they do at a cellular level — not for how they sound on a label.

The Core

Astaxanthin

At the heart of VAIRYA is astaxanthin, a pigment produced by microalgae that has quietly become one of the most researched antioxidants in modern science. When microalgae face environmental stress — intense UV radiation, nutrient scarcity — they produce astaxanthin as a survival shield. That same protective power is what makes it extraordinary for skin.

Astaxanthin is estimated to be up to 6,000 times more potent than Vitamin C as an antioxidant. It neutralizes molecules responsible for collagen breakdown and visible aging at a cellular level, protecting skin from the inside out.

Astaxanthin microalgae extract
Japan's Longevity Secret

UME Fruit Extract

The Japanese plum is harvested before full ripeness and is one of the most mineral-rich fruits in the natural world. It contains citric acid, which works as a natural AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid), gently encouraging cell reconstruction, refining skin texture, and helping the skin shed its damaged outer layer.

UME also carries organic acids and polyphenols that support collagen synthesis — the structural protein that keeps skin firm and resilient. As collagen production naturally declines with age, UME works to signal the skin to keep building, keep renewing.

UME fruit extract
Ancient Ritual, Modern Science

Uji Green Tea

The Uji region of Kyoto has cultivated green tea for over 800 years. Shaded from direct sunlight in the final weeks of growth, Uji tea leaves develop an exceptional concentration of catechins — plant-based polyphenols with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

One of the leading drivers of premature aging in skin is chronic low-grade inflammation, a process researchers now call inflammaging. The catechins in Uji tea work to calm this process, reducing redness and supporting the skin's natural repair cycle. There is a reason generations of Japanese women have credited green tea as a cornerstone of their skincare.

Uji green tea
The Calming Balance

Lemon Balm Extract

Melissa officinalis, commonly known as lemon balm, has been used in European and Asian botanical traditions for centuries for its ability to calm the nerves. In skin, that calming action is deeply valuable. Lemon balm is rich in rosmarinic acid, a compound shown to inhibit enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, while simultaneously reducing oxidative stress in skin cells.

Working synergistically with the other VAIRYA ingredients, it soothes any potential sensitivity, balancing the active potency of astaxanthin and UME, and ensuring the formulation works gently even on the most reactive skin.

Lemon balm extract
One Formula

Four ingredients, working in concert —
not competing for attention.

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