Firming Serum

DEJ stands for the dermal-epidermal junction - the connecting layer between the epidermis and the dermis. Picture it like the fastening points between two layers of fabric. With age, this anchoring becomes weaker, so that the skin loses firmness and begins to sag.

The Firming Serum contains ZCORE (a peptide complex) and Sodium DNA that specifically strengthen this connecting layer.

Sodium DNA are DNA fragments that activate fibroblasts (the collagen-producing cells). This is not genetic manipulation - simply a signal to your cells: "Build more collagen and elastin!".

The fibroblasts respond to this signal and increase their collagen synthesis. Over weeks and months this leads to firmer, tighter skin. This is the reason the serum is designed for skin laxity and loss of contour - it activates the natural repair machinery of your skin, so that it is firmed from the inside out.

Edelweiss meristem cells are plant stem cells from the edelweiss plant, which is considered particularly resilient. In the Firming Serum they are part of the ZO Skin Health RRS2 complex and can support the skin's own regeneration. The idea behind it: the plant survives extreme UV radiation at high altitudes - exactly these protective and repair properties are meant to benefit your skin too.

In the morning under sunscreen is ideal. The serum contains antioxidant-acting components and is light enough for daytime. The actives work for 24 hours, so that you continuously stimulate collagen building.

You could also use it in the evening, but morning + sunscreen is more effective, because the skin is better supplied with blood during the day and actives are absorbed better. If you work nights, simply do the opposite - the most important thing is consistency.

Yes, it is even ideal. The Firming Serum in the morning (no retinol conflicts), retinol in the evening 3-4 times a week. Together they work synergistically: the serum stimulates fibroblasts and collagen, the retinol boosts cell renewal and smooths wrinkles.

Application order in the morning: cleanser → toner → Firming Serum → sunscreen. In the evening (retinol nights): cleanser → toner → retinol cream. On the other evenings: cleanser → toner → Firming Serum → night cream. This way you use both anti-ageing approaches, so that your skin is visibly firmed and renewed.