French spa and skincare brand Yon-Ka has reformulated its iconic skincare solution and launched Elixir Vital designed to replicate the skin’s hydrolipidic film – the essential interface between the body and the outside world.

Luna Armand, product manager, explained: “More than 55 years ago, Yon-Ka pioneered the creation of multi-phase professional skincare products, inspired by the skin's hydrolipidic film.

“Today, we’re launching the fifth generation of this cult product; Elixir Vital – with an improved formula matching consumer needs, more organic ingredients and more responsibly sourced ingredients.”

The serum includes 19 essential amino acids, vegetable oils, niacinamide, organic beech bud peptides and soy buds. It’s designed to respect the microbiome and consolidate the skin barrier to protect the skin from external damage and the effects of ageing.

“The power of two phases – hydric and lipidic – are mixed together for optimum potency to act synergistically and deliver their transformative power to the skin,” added Armand.

“Double use, and double effectiveness: clients should use it daily to protect the skin barrier and prevent skin ageing, or use it as a one-month intensive treatment to rescue skin after damage and restore the skin barrier’s integrity.”

Elixir Vital has a bi-phase, vegan and gluten-free formula made with 92 per cent naturally-derived ingredients, of which 43 per cent are of organic origin.

The serum is completed with Yon-Ka Quintessence, the brand’s signature blend of geranium, lavender, rosemary, cypress and thyme.