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TNS Essential Serum®

$281.00
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For all skin types
TSA Friendly
This all-in-one skin rejuvenating serum improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone and texture.
Store at room temperature 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F).

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TNS Essential Serum®
$281.00
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Key Benefits

Key Benefits

  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Enhances skin texture
  • Enhances skin tone

Key Ingredients

Chamber 1: TNS Recovery Complex®

Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media (TNS®)

A physiologically balanced, naturally secreted and stabilized growth factor blend that helps improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, skin tone and texture.


Chamber 2: APS Corrective Complex

Peptides help support skin:

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Hydrolyzed Silk (Sericin)
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline


Antioxidants that help prevent free radical damage:

Ergothioneine (EGT) An antioxidant with free radical scavenging properties.


Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10)

An antioxidant that helps to counteract free radical damage and works synergistically with vitamin E.


Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract

A natural antioxidant rich in polyphenols.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate

A stable form of ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), a proven antioxidant.


Tocopheryl Acetate

A form of vitamin E, an antioxidant and free-radical scavenger.


Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract

A natural antioxidant rich in polyphenols


Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate

A bio-optimized yeast extract that helps prevent free radical damage.


Specialty Ingredients

Alpha-Arbutin

Brightens skin.


Hyaluronic Filling Spheres

Dehydrated filling spheres, containing hyaluronic acid, help trap water on the surface of the skin like a sponge.

Ingredients

Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media, Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables, Alpha-Arbutin, Isoceteth-20, Arachidyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ergothioneine, Hydrolyzed Sericin, Phospholipids, Ubiquinone, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Leaf Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, Aminobutyric Acid, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Tocotrienols, Squalene, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax (Oryza Sativa Cera), Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Steareth-10, Steareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum), Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Coumarin, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Isoeugenol

Before & After

Improvments at Week 4

Baseline

Improvments at Week 4

12 Weeks

Female, Age 69, Fitz II. Unretouched photographs of subjects at baseline and after twice-daily use of TNS Essential Serum®. Individual results may vary. Kadoya K, Makino ET, Jiang LI, Bachelor M, Chung R, Tan P, Cheng T, Naughton GK, Mehta RC. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Dec 1;16(12);1190-1196.

Improvments at Week 4

Baseline

Improvments at Week 4

12 Weeks

Male, Age 62, Fitz III. Unretouched photographs of subjects at baseline and after twice-daily use of TNS Essential Serum®. Individual results may vary. Kadoya K, Makino ET, Jiang LI, Bachelor M, Chung R, Tan P, Cheng T, Naughton GK, Mehta RC. J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Dec 1;16(12);1190-1196.

How to use

How to use

  • When to Apply

    Apply in the morning and evening after cleansing and toning.

  • Where to Apply

    Apply to your entire face (neck and chest if desired).

  • How to Apply

    Dispense on the back of your hand and blend together before applying to skin. Avoid getting in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.

Behind the Formula

Behind the Formula:
Why it Works

  • Using Growth Factor Like Never Before

    TNS Essential Serum® offers a combination of the renowned growth factor formula, TNS Recovery Complex® in one chamber and APS Corrective Complex in the other.

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Additional Information

  • When should I use this product in my daily skin care routine?

    TNS Essential Serum® should be applied after cleansing and toning the skin and prior to applying any other products, including sunscreens. Note: TNS Recovery Complex® is in one chamber of the TNS Essential Serum® pump, you do not need to incorporate TNS Recovery Complex® in your daily routine.

  • How long to use?

    You should use TNS Essential Serum® as long as you wish to improve the overall appearance of your skin. Our clinical studies show that initial results occur in 30 days with optimal results occurring in 90 days. For best results, you should use twice daily and incorporate as part of your daily skin care routine.

  • What is TNS®?

    A mixture of growth factors, cytokines, antioxidants and matrix proteins.

  • What are growth factors?

    Growth factors are messenger proteins that are inherent in our bodies and play a role in maintaining healthy skin.

  • What is APS Corrective Complex?

    A patented mixture of antioxidants, peptides and other innovative ingredients that in combination improves the overall appearance of skin.