In the never-ending search for the most potent skincare, we tend to put stock into technological innovation and invention. But when you really think about it, the natural world around us—the one that’s done a pretty damn good job of regenerating itself for eons—should be a prime ingredient source. Harnessing that plant power while paying due respect to its origin is the aim of French skincare brand Yves Rocher.

Its new Elixir Botanique line, a culmination of more than 25 years of plant- and marine-biotechnology research, protects against the harmful effects of pollution. With up to 99 percent of its ingredients being of natural origin, the collection hinges on two highly effective botanicals that are responsibly sourced in Brittany, France.

First is nasturtium, a flowering plant that’s organically grown on Yves Rocher land and farmed using sustainable agricultural practices. When found in nature, nasturtium uses its large leaves to optimize photosynthesis and oxygen production within the plant. Deliver that same process deep within the skin and you achieve similar benefits: Skin is oxygenated and revived in the process. The second extract that stars in the Elixir Botanique line is Tetraselmis microalgae. Grown in photobioreactors off the Breton coast, this CO2-capturing plankton is cultivated in a way that doesn’t disturb the surrounding ocean. In the skin, it stimulates detoxification mechanisms that fight against skin-aging-accelerating pollution. Together, these two ingredients supply a supercharged hit of hydration that boosts overall radiance and delays the appearance of signs of aging.

Skincare that actually purifies

 

The newest addition to the Elixir Botanique line is the Recovery Night Serum, a p.m. product that leaves skin re-energized and healthy-looking come morning (for real, it adds two hours of visible sleep on the skin*). After one month of use, skin is wholly fortified and recovers better on its own. To reap the full benefits of the line, adopt the entire routine: the oxygen-boosting Fortifying Anti-Pollution Daily Serum; its hydrating counterpart, the Repairing Anti-Pollution Day Care; the skin-plumping Recovery Anti-Pollution Night Care; and the Radiance Anti-Fatigue Roll-On, a targeted eye-contour product that imparts luminosity. The complete result? Skin that’s better oxygenated, more durable and totally glowing. It’s 24-hour skincare that cares for the planet too.

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Recovery Night Serum

 

Price: $80

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Fortifying Anti-Pollution Daily Serum

Price: $80

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Repairing Anti-Pollution Day Care

Price: $72

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*Self-rated effects on hydration & radiance [42 subjects] and wrinkles [39 subjects] after 28 days of use= Comparison between 2 panels, 6H of sleep versus 8H of sleep.