We all know that PDRN is a trend, but there’s another ingredient that’s growing in popularity, and it’s called NAD. While NAD is strongly discussed as a supplement, are products like Bioheal BOH’s NAD-Prizcell Glow Power Serum have any sense in your skincare routine? Can it really slow aging process?
Before I tell you more about this product, it’s good to mention a few things to understand NAD and current trends.
What’s a free radical?
Free radicals, like reactive oxygen species (also called ROS), are molecules that can be created during endogenous processes (in our body), but they can also come from exogenous sources (from the outside), like pollution or UV radiation. Free radicals are crucial for the immune system to fight pathogens. They are essential for life, but the problem is when there’s an imbalance, and our body has too many free radicals to deal with.
A defining characteristic of free radicals is that they contain one or more unpaired electrons. These unpaired electrons are highly reactive and seek to form a pair, even if this means taking an electron from another molecule. When this happens, the affected molecule can become unstable as well, potentially triggering a chain reaction. This process can ultimately lead to oxidative stress.
Oxidative stress is probably more well-known to us because for a few years brand used this term in marketing. Oxidative stress indeed plays a role in aging, or I should say, premature aging. For us, oxidative stress causes wrinkles, skin sagging or even a difference in skin pigmentation. Oxidative stress is not only harmful to the skin, but it can also damage the entire body. It is linked to cancer because it can cause damage to DNA, which increases the risk of mutations in cells. It is also connected to type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
What’s an antioxidant?
Antioxidants are substances that help our body fight free radicals and the damage they cause. Free radicals contain unpaired electrons, and antioxidants work by donating electrons to neutralise them. Unlike free radicals, antioxidants can lose or donate electrons without causing harm to the body. Similar to free radicals, the body produces some endogenous antioxidants, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase, catalase, glutathione, and ubiquinone (also known as coenzyme Q10). Exogenous antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, flavonoids, and polyphenols, must be obtained from the diet or supplements.
Why do we need antioxidants in skincare?
Topical antioxidants in skincare are not useless. They actively fight free radicals. Our skin is the body’s main barrier against pathogens, and antioxidants help strengthen this defence. They not only support the skin barrier but also enhance protection against UV damage (although they do not prevent sunburn, so sunscreen is still necessary). Additionally, antioxidants help protect collagen from degradation and reduce inflammation, contributing to healthier, more resilient skin.
Which antioxidant is the best for the skin?
The best antioxidants are those supported by the most research. Instead of chasing every new trend, it is wise to stick to classics like vitamin C, vitamin E, EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate, a polyphenol from green tea), niacinamide, resveratrol, and coenzyme Q10. In my opinion, astaxanthin is also worth exploring. For years, Fujifilm’s skincare brand Astalift has been using astaxanthin along with lycopene (another antioxidant) in its products.
The literature that helped me create this part of the post:
- Phaniendra, A., Jestadi, D. B., & Periyasamy, L. (2015). Free radicals: properties, sources, targets, and their implication in various diseases. Indian journal of clinical biochemistry: IJCB, 30(1), 11–26. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12291-014-0446-0
- Chandimali, N., Bak, S.G., Park, E.H. et al. Free radicals and their impact on health and antioxidant defenses: a review. Cell Death Discov. 11, 19 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41420-024-02278-8
- Chen, J., Liu, Y., Zhao, Z., & Qiu, J. (2021). Oxidative stress in the skin: Impact and related protection. International journal of cosmetic science, 43(5), 495–509. https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.12728
Longevity trends
In recent years, the focus has been on slowing the aging process, because we cannot fully stop aging—but we can slow it down through the right diet, lifestyle, and even skincare. Nowadays, the trend of “longevity” is gaining popularity, and I feel a bit sceptical about it, since the term is often associated with biohacking. While slow aging focuses on slowing down biological processes and maintaining good health, longevity is more about extending lifespan, which does not always go hand in hand with healthy living.
Keep in mind that every new trend might not be fully healthy.
What’s NAD?
NAD stands for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide. It’s a coenzyme that’s important for our health since it takes part in processes related to cell energy or even DNA repair. The amount of NAD in our bodies decreases with age. NAD supplementation became a thing, but you have to remember that any supplement in the body goes through different processes, and each supplement has different bioavailability. NAD+ as a supplement has low bioavailability, and it's recommended to go for its precursors like NMN. I’m not fully sure if NAD supplementation is crucial for our health, and I believe more research is needed. Just like with skincare. There are many claims that NAD boosts collagen production, and it’s another antioxidant worth trying, but we have to remember that it’s a big molecule and, by itself, it can do nothing. It needs an encapsulation process, and still, we are not sure if it’s more effective than already well-known antioxidants. I’m not saying it’s a bad ingredient, but if I have to go with NAD, I would prefer to go for liposomal NAD. Some of the NAD formulas I can recommend are The Whoo Bichup Ultimate Recovery series with encapsulated NAD+ and Bioheal BOH NAD-Prizcell.
Btw. you can see that some brands call it NAD or NAD+. NAD is a more general term, while NAD+ is an oxidized form. There's also NADH, a reduced form.
About the brand: Bioheal BOH
Bioheal BOH is a Korean skincare brand that belongs to CJ Olive Young, the biggest drugstore chain in Korea. It was founded in 2013 as Botanic Hill BOH. Later, in 2016, the brand changed to Botanic Heal boH, and since 2021, this brand has been known as Bioheal BOH. This brand combines exclusive ingredients with cutting-edge technology to restore the skin. The most popular line from Bioheal BOH is probably Probioderm™ Collagen, but there are other lines worth checking, like Panthecell™ Repair Cica or NAD-PRIZCELL™. Bioheal BOH is no longer exclusive to Olive Young. In 2026, CJ Olive Young & Gabona signed a deal, which will bring Bioheal BOH and other OY brands, such as Bringgreen and Colorgram, to Europe.
Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow series
NAD-PRIZCELL is the newest Bioheal BOH line. So far, this line contains only three products: Glow Power Serum, Glow Film Mask and Glow Boost Cream. I got set with mini serum and mask, but since then, Olive Young added cream to the line, and now you can order a set with serum, mini cream and sheet mask.
Bioheal BOH NAD-Prizcell Glow Film Mask - Packaging, Texture & Scent
This mask comes in a single package. It's a single hydrogel mask, and that's important information because many popular brands have sheet masks that are made with two parts - lower and upper. Not this one, you have to put on a full mask at once. It’s covered in protective layers. Once you remove them, you can apply the hydrogel mask. According to the brand, it's a 0.03 mm gel-to-film mask. It does feel more lightweight, but I had a huge problem putting it on my face. It didn’t stick well, it was literally too big for me. It has a typical scent, but this product is free from artificial scent ingredients.
Bioheal BOH NAD-Prizcell Glow Film Mask - Ingredients
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Adenosine, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Octyldodeceth-16, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (19.9ppm), Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Squalane, Ectoin, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Niacinamide, Phosphatidylcholine, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Glutathione, Astaxanthin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Soluble Collagen, Arginine, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Collagen Extract, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Elastin, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline
Water is typically listed in cosmetic products under names such as "Aqua" or "Eau". It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. In skin care products, water must meet specific purity standards, ensuring it is clean and free from impurities, including minerals, microorganisms, and other substances. Water usually makes up the majority of the product's content. Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent with moisturizing properties. Glycereth-26 is a synthetic emollient and humectant. Even the name reminds us of glycerin - it's not a surprise since Glycereth-26 is related to glycerin. It has thickening properties.
Betaine is an amino acid. We use it in skincare products for its moisturizing properties. Betaine keeps the water balance of the skin. It makes wrinkles appear less visible, and it soothes irritated skin. In hair care, betaine not only moisturizes the hair. It makes hair soft and shiny. Betaine in cosmetics usually comes from sweet beets. It naturally occurs in the skin and hair. Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps the active ingredients penetrate, protects products from drying, and moisturises the skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and strengthen hair. Methyl Gluceth-20 is a delicate humectant. It is derived from corn.
Polyglycerin-3 is a humectant since this ingredient is made out of glycerin molecules. It helps promote active ingredients more deeply. 1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative. It protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin and has no unpleasant effects on the epidermis. Hydroxyacetophenone is an antioxidant that is supposed to help preservatives in the formula. Sodium Polyacrylate is a thickener with a strong ability to absorb water. It helps with texture, and it can create film on the skin to prevent TEWL (transepidermal water loss). Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer and emulsifier.
Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the roles of adenosine in the body is that of a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production. At the same time, it speeds up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In hair care, adenosine can help with hair loss. Disodium EDTA neutralizes metal ions in the formula to keep products fresh. Sodium Hyaluronate, or the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid. It's a form of hyaluronic acid and naturally occurs in the skin. Sodium Hyaluronate has strong water-binding properties. Sodium hyaluronate, combined with elastin and collagen, is like a scaffolding for the skin. It has hydrating properties and leaves a hydrating film on the skin, but sodium hyaluronate prevents skincare products from drying. Octyldodeceth-16 is an emulsifier.
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (19.9ppm) is the full name of NAD/NAD+, one of the ingredients that's trending. It's a coenzyme that's super important for producing ATP (aka energy) and repairing DNA. Similar to collagen, with age, NAD in the body decreases, while this decrease affects brain functions, it's also suggested that NAD and skin aging have something in common. I have to admit that I heard about NAD while doing my degree in dietetics, and just a few months after NAD became a thing in skincare. It's an ingredient that I'm sure we will see more research on NAD in probably a few years, because the majority of research doesn't focus on the topical use of NAD. The majority of brands claim that NAD has anti-aging properties (boosting collagen production), and it's an antioxidant, so it protects the skin from free radicals. NAD is quite a big molecule, so it might need encapsulation. It's hard to say if NAD is as effective as the brands claim it, but one certain thing is that niacinamide, an ingredient that everyone loves, is NAD's precursor.
Aquaxyl is a mix of three ingredients: Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol and Xylitol. This complex boosts skin hydration. Squalane is an ingredient very similar to our sebum. Squalane and squalene sound identical, but there's a difference. Squalane has no double bonds, while squalene has double bonds. What does it mean? Squalane is a more stable version of squalene. What I love about this ingredient is how well it works with all skin types and how our skin needs it. Believe me, if your skin is irritated, go for squalane! This ingredient is usually derived from sugarcane or olives. It acts like an emollient, and you need it in your life. Ectoin is a product of the fermentation process - it comes from microorganisms, and it's an amino acid with antioxidant properties. Ectoin prevents your skin from oxidative stress created by UV radiation or blue light. It has moisturizing properties.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil is an oil which you probably know well from your kitchen. Olive Oil in cosmetics works as an emollient. It's a source of many antioxidants and vitamins, such as vitamins A and E and fatty acids like oleic acid. It has nourishing properties. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Depending on the product, its origin can be natural or synthetic. It protects against TEWL (transepidermal water loss), a natural process that occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs and a natural moisturizing factor. It's practical in hair care. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it—just the opposite—it protects your skin from irritation. Hydrogenated Lecithin is a version of lecithin. It works as an emollient in the formulas.
Cholesterol is a lipid with a crucial role in our skin. This ingredient makes sure that our skin barrier is healthy. It can also work as a stabilizer. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a vitamin soluble in water. It helps with problems like wrinkles, acne, skin texture, and enlarged pores and promotes collagen synthesis. Niacinamide makes the skin barrier stronger. It might be handy in cellulite treatments. Do you want to fight pigmentation or uneven skin? Try to mix niacinamide with Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Vitamin C, Tranexamic Acid or Retinol. Phosphatidylcholine is an emulsifier. Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine is an emulsifier with moisturizing properties.
Glutathione is an antioxidant that naturally occurs in the skin. It's a tripeptide made out of glutamic acid, glycine and cysteine. It helps with free radical damage, and it inhibits melanin, which makes it a powerful ingredient to treat pigmentation. Because of the sulfur amount in glutathione, you can use it to moderate sebum production in acne-prone and oily skin types. It speeds up the skin healing process and supports vitamin C and vitamin E, so it's good to use it with both these ingredients. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant which you probably never heard of, but it's worth adding to your routine. It's an ingredient derived from the microalgae Haematococcus Pluvialis. It is a red or orange pigment, and it's also a carotenoid. Why astaxanthin? This antioxidant prevents dehydration, premature aging and age spots on the skin by fighting free radicals and damage caused by them. It's not new information that free radicals destroy lipid barriers and make them more prone to dehydration, but we mostly focus on UV damage and aging when we talk about their negative aspects. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants. It speeds up wound healing, helps with collagen and elastin synthesis, inhibits melanin synthesis and might help with puffiness.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1 is also known as Melitane. It's a biomimetic peptide. It protects skin from the environmental damage caused by UV radiation and free radicals. This peptide stimulates melanin synthesis, and you can spot this one in haircare products that treat premature greying. Soluble Collagen is a protein. Collagen usually leaves a moisturizing film on the skin since collagen molecules are quite big. Some people believe that collagen in skin care products will automatically boost the amount of collagen in your skin, but it's not how it works. Soluble collagen helps with the moisture of the skin by preventing TEWL (transepidermal water loss). This ingredient is not cruelty-free since it's usually derived from fish or cows. Arginine is an amino acid. It helps with protein biosynthesis in adults. According to research from 1964, a lack of arginine may increase your risk of contracting an HSV infection.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is related to sodium hyaluronate. It's a good moisturizer. Collagen Extract leaves a film on the surface of the skin. It's an ingredient that naturally occurs in our skin. Collagen can't penetrate your skin, but it makes your skin barrier stronger and can make wrinkles less visible. Ceramides naturally occur in the skin—they're like cement. Ceramide NP (also known as Ceramide 3) strengthens the skin barrier to prevent dehydration. Caprylyl Glycol is an oily emollient and humectant that leaves a moisturizing film on the skin's surface. Tripeptide-10 Citrulline is a synthetic peptide that boosts collagen production.
My experience with Bioheal BOH NAD-Prizcell Glow Film Mask
I know that at this point you expect my review on this mask, but I’ve decided that I’m going to combine my opinion with the serum review since some mechanisms used in these two are the same.
Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum - Packaging
Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum comes in a paper box. I got a set, so inside I found a mini serum, a full-sized serum bottle and a single sheet mask. The full-size bottle is made out of glass, and it has an easy-to-use pipette. It looks super elegant.
Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum - Texture & Scents
The good thing is that Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum is free from scent, there’s no added scent to the formula, but it might have a delicate scent typical for ingredients inside. It doesn’t smell like anything for me. If it comes to texture, it’s a liquid serum with tiny capsules that are melting into the skin right after application. They just melt after meeting warm skin.
Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum - Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Collagen Extract, Soluble Collagen, Methyl Gluceth-20, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Gellan Gum, Allantoin, Panthenol, Agar, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dipeptide-15, Adenosine, PVM/MA Copolymer, Beta-Glucan, Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Cyanocobalamin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cholesterol, Ceramide NP, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tocopherol, Oleic Acid, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Glutathione, Ectoin, Resveratrol, Squalane, Astaxanthin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Propanediol, Sodium DNA, Arginine, Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide, C12-13 Alketh-9, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Elastin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tripeptide-10 Citrulline, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Caramel
Water is typically listed in cosmetic products under names such as "Aqua" or "Eau". It's a solvent, but it's not your regular drinking water. In skin care products, water must meet specific purity standards, ensuring it is clean and free from impurities, including minerals, microorganisms, and other substances. Water usually makes up the majority of the product's content. Glycerin or Glycerol is a humectant. Depending on the product, its origin can be natural or synthetic. It protects against TEWL (transepidermal water loss), a natural process that occurs in the skin. It's one of the NMFs and a natural moisturizing factor. It's practical in hair care. Glycerin won't clog your skin or irritate it—just the opposite—it protects your skin from irritation.
Butylene Glycol is a common ingredient in products. It's not only a solvent. We use butylene glycol because it helps the active ingredients penetrate, protects products from drying, and moisturises the skin and hair. This ingredient can prevent hair loss and strengthen hair. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a combination of coconut oil and glycerin. It's a notable emollient that is quite common in skincare. It leaves a protective film on the surface of the epidermis to save your cutis from dehydration. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride has a significant role in skin care products - it makes the application process effortless. Some people might experience pore-clogging after using Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, but pore-clogging and skin reactions to ingredients are individual. What works for you might not work for someone else.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic solvent and preservative. It protects products from microorganisms by boosting other preservatives. At the same time, it can moisturize the skin and has no unpleasant effects on the epidermis. Pentylene Glycol is mostly a solvent and stabilizer, but it has great moisturizing properties. Polyglycerin-3 is a humectant since this ingredient is made out of glycerin molecules. It helps promote active ingredients more deeply. Chondrus Crispus Extract or Carrageenan Extract is a polysaccharide derived from Chondrus Crispus, red algae. Another name for this algae is Irish moss. It's a moisturizing ingredient that leaves a film on the surface of the skin. It's a source of beta-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein. It also works as a thickener.
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, or Sugar Cane Extract, is a moisturizing ingredient. It's a source of calcium, iron and vitamins. It's also a source of AHA acids. It's recommended for acne-prone skin. Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract is an astringent. Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract is supposed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, or Common Hollyhock Flower Extract, is supposed to moisturize and soothe the skin. In herbal medicine, this plant is considered to be an emollient with soothing properties. Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract is an antioxidant derived from algae. It's rich in astaxanthin. Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract is a source of camphor, pinene, terpineol and rosmarinic acid. It's an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It boosts hair growth and calms the scalp.
Collagen Extract leaves a film on the surface of the skin. It's an ingredient that naturally occurs in our skin. Collagen can't penetrate your skin, but it makes your skin barrier stronger and can make wrinkles less visible. Soluble Collagen is a protein. Collagen usually leaves a moisturizing film on the skin since collagen molecules are quite big. Some people believe that collagen in skin care products will automatically boost the amount of collagen in your skin, but it's not how it works. Soluble collagen helps with the moisture of the skin by preventing TEWL (transepidermal water loss). This ingredient is not cruelty-free since it's usually derived from fish or cows. Methyl Gluceth-20 is a delicate humectant. It is derived from corn. Glyceryl Polymethacrylate makes the application process smoother. It leaves a film on the skin. Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a synthetic polymer. It makes emulsions more stable.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer and quite a large molecule. It works as a thickener and emulsion stabiliser. Aminomethyl Propanediol regulates the pH of the product. Gellan Gum is a polysaccharide used in products as a thickener. Allantoin is an ingredient that naturally occurs in the human body, but brands typically use the synthetic form of this substance. It is derived from comfrey or soybean roots and serves as a humectant with soothing and wound-healing properties. Panthenol is a humectant. It prevents skin from TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss). Panthenol is also known as vitamin B5, and it helps with inflammation. Panthenol can soothe the skin irritated by preservatives, scent ingredients, and chemical sunscreens - it might have a meaning for lipids in our skin and skin barrier. It speeds up the healing process. It's good to use it after sunbathing. In hair care, Panthenol has moisturizing properties. If you have problems detangling your hair or hair growth, go for Panthenol. It is good to mix it with niacinamide and zinc oxide. You can see it in products for atopic dermatitis or psoriasis.
Agar is a polysaccharide derived from seaweed. It's a vegan-friendly thickener. Ethylhexylglycerin is a preservative with subtle moisturizing and antimicrobial properties. Adenosine naturally occurs in the skin. One of the roles of adenosine in the body is that of a neurotransmitter. In skin care, we use adenosine for its anti-wrinkle properties. Adenosine is an anti-inflammatory ingredient. It can boost collagen production. At the same time, it speeds up the healing process. Adenosine can have positive effects on reducing redness. In hair care, adenosine can help with hair loss. PVM/MA Copolymer is a film-forming ingredient. Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide that can come from yeast, seaweed, or fungi. It's one of the best humectants with soothing properties. It might help reduce wrinkle visibility on the epidermis. Some sources say it might be an antioxidant. Mix it with niacinamide and retinoids, or use it after skincare treatments to help the skin heal quickly. Beta-glucan leaves a film on the skin to prevent TEWL and lock the moisture inside the skin.
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is the full name of NAD/NAD+, one of the ingredients that's trending. It's a coenzyme that's super important for producing ATP (aka energy) and repairing DNA. Similar to collagen, with age, NAD in the body decreases, while this decrease affects brain functions, it's also suggested that NAD and skin aging have something in common. I have to admit that I heard about NAD while doing my degree in dietetics, and just a few months after NAD became a thing in skincare. It's an ingredient that I'm sure we will see more research on NAD in probably a few years, because the majority of research doesn't focus on the topical use of NAD. The majority of brands claim that NAD has anti-aging properties (boosting collagen production), and it's an antioxidant, so it protects the skin from free radicals. NAD is quite a big molecule, so it might need encapsulation. It's hard to say if NAD is as effective as the brands claim it, but one thing that's certain is that niacinamide, an ingredient that everyone loves, is NAD's precursor. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is nothing else than lipohydroxy acid. Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is related to salicylic acid. LHA has a bigger molecule, which makes it more gentle on the skin than salicylic acid, but that also means Capryloyl Salicylic Acid doesn't work as deeply as Salicylic Acid. It removes dead skin cells and balances sebum production.
Cyanocobalamin is nothing but vitamin B12. It's a water-soluble antioxidant. It's an ingredient which you can find in products for wrinkles and pigmentation, since this vitamin can help with both. Vitamin B12 is important for hair as well - it might help with dandruff, hair loss and hair breakage. Hydrogenated Lecithin is a version of lecithin. It works as an emollient in the formulas. Cholesterol is a lipid with a crucial role in our skin. This ingredient makes sure that our skin barrier is healthy. It can also work as a stabilizer. Ceramides naturally occur in the skin—they're like cement. Ceramide NP (also known as Ceramide 3) strengthens the skin barrier to prevent dehydration. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate is an emulsifier.
Tocopherol is an antioxidant known as Vitamin E. It's an oil-soluble vitamin that fights free radicals and makes UVB protection and natural lipid barrier stronger. It's good to mix it with vitamin C for better effects. Oily skin might react with pore-clogging to vitamin E. It is not true that vitamin E works as a preservative or helps with scars. Oleic Acid is a fatty acid derived from olive oil. It's also known as Omega-9. This emollient is beneficial for dry skin, but it's not the best choice for oily or acne-prone skin. Stearic Acid is a fatty acid that works as an emollient and emulsifier. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3, a vitamin soluble in water. It helps with problems like wrinkles, acne, skin texture, and enlarged pores and promotes collagen synthesis. Niacinamide makes the skin barrier stronger. It might be handy in cellulite treatments. Do you want to fight pigmentation or uneven skin? Try to mix niacinamide with Kojic Acid, Arbutin, Vitamin C, Tranexamic Acid or Retinol.
Glutathione is an antioxidant that naturally occurs in the skin. It's a tripeptide made out of glutamic acid, glycine and cysteine. It helps with free radical damage, and it inhibits melanin, which makes it a powerful ingredient to treat pigmentation. Because of the sulfur amount in glutathione, you can use it to moderate sebum production in acne-prone and oily skin types. It speeds up the skin healing process and supports vitamin C and vitamin E, so it's good to use it with both these ingredients. Ectoin is a product of the fermentation process - it comes from microorganisms, and it's an amino acid with antioxidant properties. Ectoin prevents your skin from oxidative stress created by UV radiation or blue light. It has moisturizing properties. Resveratrol is an antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties. It can be naturally found in red wine, red grapes and berries. It's rich in polyphenols. It speeds up the healing process, and it makes skin more hydrated since it affects GAG (glycosaminoglycans - sugars that naturally occur in skin). In concentrations above 0.5%, it's recommended for pigmentation due to resveratrol's inhibitory effect on tyrosinase. It's a great ingredient if you want to slow down the ageing process.
Squalane is an ingredient very similar to our sebum. Squalane and squalene sound identical, but there's a difference. Squalane has no double bonds, while squalene has double bonds. What does it mean? Squalane is a more stable version of squalene. What I love about this ingredient is how well it works with all skin types and how our skin needs it. Believe me, if your skin is irritated, go for squalane! This ingredient is usually derived from sugarcane or olives. It acts like an emollient, and you need it in your life. Astaxanthin is an antioxidant which you probably never heard of, but it's worth adding to your routine. It's an ingredient derived from the microalgae Haematococcus Pluvialis. It is a red or orange pigment, and it's also a carotenoid. Why astaxanthin? This antioxidant prevents dehydration, premature aging and age spots on the skin by fighting free radicals and damage caused by them. It's not new information that free radicals destroy lipid barriers and make them more prone to dehydration, but we mostly focus on UV damage and aging when we talk about their negative aspects. Astaxanthin is one of the most powerful antioxidants. It speeds up wound healing, helps with collagen and elastin synthesis, inhibits melanin synthesis and might help with puffiness.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a polymer with thickening properties. Hydroxyethylcellulose is a thickener, and it creates a protective film on the skin. Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a thickener, it helps create elegant, non-sticky formulas. Propanediol, also known as natural glycol, is an alternative to propylene glycol. It is a solvent with additional moisturizing properties, making the product smooth. It can even improve the effectiveness of active ingredients. Sodium DNA is nothing but popular lately, PDRN. Sodium DNA stands for sodium deoxyribonucleate. It's an ingredient usually derived from fish DNA, or as some people say, "from fish sperm". This ingredient is supposed to be great for skin repair and regeneration. It helps with moisture of the skin as well. Just remember that Sodium DNA in skincare won't fully work as PDRN injections, even if this ingredient looks very promising. Arginine is an amino acid. It helps with protein biosynthesis in adults. According to research from 1964, a lack of arginine may increase your risk of contracting an HSV infection.
Ascorbic Acid Polypeptide is a combination of ascorbic acid and proteins. It's an antioxidant. C12-13 Alketh-9 is a surfactant. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is related to sodium hyaluronate. It's a good moisturizer. Caprylyl Glycol is an oily emollient and humectant that leaves a moisturizing film on the skin's surface. Hydroxyacetophenone is an antioxidant that is supposed to help preservatives in the formula. Tripeptide-10 Citrulline is a synthetic peptide that boosts collagen production. Carbomer is a synthetic thickener. Disodium EDTA neutralizes metal ions in the formula to keep products fresh. Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide that works as a thickener. Caramel is a brown pigment.
How does Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum work?
Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum is a product which surprised me. I didn’t have any huge expectations, because let’s be honest, there’s no serum that’s going to turn back time or stop aging. You can slow it down, and definitely, products like this serum can be helpful.
NAD/NAD+ is a new ingredient, and I’m usually negative about all the overnight trends, but I still wanted to give Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum a try, because I tried Numbuzin essence and it worked so well (even if I’m 100% sure in Numbuzin’s essence, NAD doesn’t do the magic).
According to the brand, it's a highly concentrated serum formula. It contains a matrix complex that contains water-soluble collagen, collagen extract, sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, elastin and tripeptide-10 citrulline. Glutathione and niacinamide are supposed to improve skin clarity. It's rich in antioxidants like astaxanthin, ectoin, resveratrol and tocopherol. It also contains Vita-C Peptide (butylene glycol, water, ascorbic acid polypeptide) and some moisturizing ingredients like PDRN and squalane.
Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum is rich in powerful antioxidants, and that is enough for me to trust this product, but when choosing NAD, there’s one thing worth checking. Make sure your NAD product contains liposomal NAD. If a brand says that they use encapsulated NAD, then also go for it. It means the same thing, since NAD is a big molecule, encapsulating it in liposomes helps with the transport of NAD into deeper layers of the skin. On Bioheal BOH’s IG, you can find information like the one about amount of NAD in serum (2,000 NAD capsules per 30ml).
I got a set with Bioheal BOH NAD-Prizcell Glow Film Mask. There are some similarities in the products, but there’s a small difference. The mask has Aqualitol and Starlight. I have to admit, I have no idea what’s in Starlight.
I use Bioheal BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum twice a day, and the texture impressed me a lot. These tiny spheres in the texture are beautiful, but they melt so easily. It’s definitely a product that helps with skin radiance and vitality. My skin looks healthier with this serum, but I didn’t expect miracles from it. It works well with moisturizers and makeup. I have to admit that the mini serum I got was a mistake - it was hard to grab the texture with the tiny pipette, and I was disappointed with the miniature, but once I opened the full-sized, I got impressed because once the application problem is solved, it’s definitely a product that’s worth a try. The pipette in a full-sized version works way better.
This set came with one single Bioheal BOH NAD-Prizcell Glow Film Mask, and I’m glad it didn’t have more, because as I mentioned, it’s a one-hydrogel sheet that’s hard to apply. It didn’t stay in one place. I know that I’m not the only person who’s not a fan of this mask, but I love that Bioheal BOH recommends keeping this mask for I believe 20 minutes max. I kept it for almost 5 minutes, and the glow this mask gave my skin was incredible, but it was really uncomfortable. I think that if this mask would be made out of two separate parts, it could be way better. Still, it’s more affordable to get a set with a mask than just serum.
Where to get BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum, and how much does it cost?
The best place where you can find BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum is Olive Young*. I got a set of full-sized (30ml) serum, mini serum and sheet mask for about $30, but now Bioheal BOH added cream to the NAD-Prizcell line, so now instead of mini serum, you get a 20 ml mini cream. I think the new set is even better. Right now, OY has a spring sale, so it's the best moment to shop there. Feel free to use my affiliate code BETWEEND0 to save on your Olive Young order.
Overall, BOH NAD-PRIZCELL Glow Power Serum is a good antioxidant serum that can be helpful for the skin.
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