What Is DermaVal?
DermaVal is a patented superfood extract that defends collagen and elastin against the enzymes that break them down. It is clinically proven to halt the destruction of collagen by 72% and elastin by 98%.¹ It is the ingredient Skin Salt is built around.
What is in it
DermaVal was developed by FutureCeuticals, an ingredient company based in Momence, Illinois. The DermaVal in Skin Salt is made from pomegranate fruit concentrate, asparagus stem concentrate and abelmoschus, a blend of superfood extracts rich in anthocyanins, the antioxidant plant compounds that do the protective work.
The enzymes behind aging skin
Collagen gives skin its strength and structure. Elastin gives it bounce, the ability to stretch and snap back. Around the age of 30, two enzymes, collagenase and elastase, begin breaking both of them down.
As collagen and elastin weaken, the effects show up gradually:
- Fine lines and creases around the eyes, mouth and forehead
- Sagging, especially under the eyes, along the cheeks and at the jowls
- Thinning and crepey texture, and a weaker skin barrier
“I’ve found that the deepest signs of aging… often come down to relentless, internal attacks on collagen and elastin.”
Dr. Mark Rosenberg, MD
Creams, serums and collagen powders all have their place, but none of them defends against these enzymes. And because the breakdown happens every day, protecting against it takes a daily habit.
How DermaVal works
DermaVal wraps collagen and elastin in invisible “bioshields” that help them defend against the enzymes that naturally eat away at them. In clinical research, it was shown to halt the destruction of collagen by 72% and elastin by 98%.¹
Each stick of Skin Salt contains 50mg of DermaVal, the same serving used in that research.
That makes it especially helpful for anything that increases the activity of those enzymes: aging, inflammation, sun exposure, and the occasional regretful diet choice.
It is also a different approach from most skin supplements. Rather than adding more raw material, DermaVal protects the collagen and elastin you already have. That is why it works alongside collagen supplements rather than replacing them: taking extra collagen does not change the fact that your skin is under attack around the clock.
How it fits into Skin Salt
DermaVal is paired with a Skin Glow Matrix for moisture and radiance, and 750mg of electrolytes for deep, cellular hydration.
| Ingredient | Per stick | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| DermaVal | 50mg | Patented superfood extract, for collagen and elastin defense |
| Hyaluronic acid | 40mg | A cellular sponge, for moisture and radiance |
| Ceramides | 5mg | Help fortify and rebuild your skin barrier |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | Supports collagen synthesis |
| Sodium | 500mg | Holds water in your body, ready for when you need it |
| Potassium | 200mg | Draws fluids and nutrients into your cells |
| Magnesium | 50mg | Pumps in fluids and nutrients, from outside your cells |
Frequently asked questions
Is DermaVal a collagen supplement?
No. It contains no collagen. It protects the collagen and elastin your skin already has from the enzymes that break them down.
Can I take DermaVal if I already take collagen?
Yes. Collagen and DermaVal do different jobs. DermaVal adds a line of defense for the collagen you are already taking, so the two work well together.
Who makes DermaVal?
FutureCeuticals, an ingredient company in Momence, Illinois. DermaVal is their patented ingredient, and Skin Salt is built around it.
How long does it take to work?
Everyone’s results vary. Most people see a glow boost after 30 days, and bigger improvements in smoothness, firmness and moisture after 60 to 90 days. Because the enzymes that break down collagen and elastin are active every day, Skin Salt is designed as a daily habit.
Is DermaVal safe during pregnancy?
DermaVal is a collection of skin-supporting plant extracts with no documented side effects. That said, we recommend talking to your healthcare provider before starting Skin Salt during pregnancy.
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Sugar-free electrolytes with patented skin boosters, clinically proven to protect your collagen and elastin up to 98%.¹ Four flavors, zero sugar, zero caffeine.
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¹ Reyes-Izquierdo T, et al. “Dermaval™ inhibits glucose-induced neutrophil elastase activity in healthy subjects”, Dovepress, 2013
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