Watermelon Cucumber Mist

A: Polyglutamic Acid (PGA) is a naturally occurring biopolymer derived from natto — fermented soybeans used in traditional Japanese cuisine. In skincare, both PGA and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) function as humectants — ingredients that attract and bind water to the skin. The key difference is capacity and mechanism. HA can bind up to 1,000 times its weight in water by penetrating into the outer skin layers and holding moisture there. PGA can bind up to 5,000 times its weight in water — five times more — and additionally forms a lightweight, breathable film on the skin surface that physically slows the evaporation of moisture from the skin. The two ingredients work at complementary layers: PGA at the surface, HA beneath it. Using both together — as in this mist — provides deeper, more sustained hydration than either ingredient alone.

A: Yes — the Mist is specifically designed for use over makeup as well as on bare skin. The fine-particle mist spray distributes evenly across the face without disturbing foundation, concealer, or powder. The lightweight formula absorbs into the skin without causing makeup to streak, pill, or move. Hold the bottle approximately 20–30 cm from your face and mist in a gentle sweeping or figure-eight motion with your eyes closed. This makes it ideal as a mid-day hydration refresh — particularly useful in Singapore’s air-conditioned environments where skin can become significantly dehydrated indoors.

A: A hydrosol is the aromatic, nutrient-carrying water produced during the steam distillation of a plant material. When steam passes through plant material (in this case, watermelon), it carries the water-soluble active compounds — vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, aromatic compounds — into the steam. That steam is then cooled and condensed into a liquid: the hydrosol. This is a genuinely different product from watermelon flavouring or diluted watermelon extract. Watermelon Hydrosol carries the actual water-soluble bioactive compounds of watermelon in their most bioavailable form — including lycopene, Vitamin C, and L-citrulline — not a synthetic approximation of watermelon’s scent.

A: Air conditioning works by removing moisture from the air, creating an artificially low-humidity environment that draws water from exposed skin through a process called trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Standard water mists can temporarily worsen TEWL — water applied to the skin surface that is not sealed in can actually pull more moisture out of the skin as it evaporates. The Polyglutamic Acid film-forming action slows the rate of TEWL by creating a breathable moisture barrier on the skin surface. Nopal Cactus and Irish Moss reinforce this barrier. Olive Squalane fills the micro-gaps in the skin’s surface layer. The result is a mist that actively counteracts the dehydrating effect of air conditioning rather than simply providing a momentary sensation of moisture

A: Counter-intuitively, adequately hydrated skin tends to produce less sebum, not more. Many oily skin types are also dehydrated — the oil glands produce excess sebum partly as a compensatory response to the skin’s lack of water. The Mist is specifically formulated to be non-greasy and non-comedogenic. Olive Squalane is a non-comedogenic lipid that is chemically identical to the skin’s own squalene, and it is used at a concentration that provides moisture barrier support without adding oil. Niacinamide regulates sebum production over time. The triple-humectant system delivers water-based hydration to the skin without any oily residue. Most oily-skin users find that consistent use of a well-formulated hydrating mist reduces, not increases, daytime oil production.

A: No to both. This Mist is completely free of added synthetic fragrance and free of any form of alcohol. The natural, lightly sweet, fresh scent comes entirely from the Watermelon and Cucumber Hydrosols — real steam-distilled botanical waters — not from added fragrance chemicals. The formula contains no ethanol, isopropanol, denatured alcohol, or any other alcohol form. This is significant for skin health: drying alcohols disrupt the skin barrier, accelerate moisture evaporation, and can trigger oil production and sensitivity — the opposite of what a hydrating mist should do.

A: Yes. The formula was developed for all skin types including sensitive and reactive skin. Several design choices support this: Cucumber Hydrosol has documented anti-inflammatory enzyme activity. Organic Aloe Vera is one of the best-established soothing and redness-reducing botanical ingredients. Niacinamide is anti-inflammatory at the cellular level. The formula is free of alcohol, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, parabens, and any ingredient with a known sensitisation profile at the concentrations used. For very sensitive or clinically reactive skin, a patch test on the inner arm before full-face use is always advisable.

A. Yes. Watermelon’s lycopene and cucumber’s cucurbitacins are powerful anti-inflammatory compounds that calm heat-stressed, sun-exposed skin within minutes. For post-sun relief, keep the bottle in a cool bag or refrigerate and spray generously after outdoor exposure in Singapore’s UV.