The Mother Of Skin
This beautiful hydrating milk addresses all (not just some) of skin’s most pressing concerns. Think of it as a mother for your skin. Like a mother, it protects, provides and comforts when nothing else will do.
Fiercely Protective
Potentci contains an extremely powerful antioxidant complex that marries Nature and Science. The primary antioxidants are Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline (DPHP) and Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol (DMMC). Together, these antioxidants provide multiple times the protection of natural antioxidants like Vitamin C and E, plus are much more stable.
DPHP has the additional benefit of helping to firm and restore plumpness to the skin by stimulating the contraction of collagen fibers. It is a known wrinkle corrector and plumping agent.
DMMC is extremely valuable because of its broad spectrum protection capabilities. While most antioxidants only protect against oxygen (21% of the atmosphere) free radicals, DMMC provides antioxidant protection against nitrogen (78% of the atmosphere) free radicals and lipid peroxidation as well.
Antioxidants are a key aspect of any “mother” moisturizer because free radicals are the primary source of aging, and the two biggest sources of free radicals are impossible to avoid: UV radiation and pollution.
Hydration Technology
Mothers care for us and meet all our needs.
Skin absolutely needs moisture. It is crucial to proper enzyme function. Without water, certain enzymes cannot function and the skin gets dull and congested.
Potentci is carefully formulated to provide a sophisticated balance of lipidic and hydric moisture. It restores and fortifies the skin barrier’s lipid matrix with ceramides and cholesterol. It helps the skin strengthen its own water retention and barrier capabilities with niacinamide and glucosamine.
The niacinamide/glucosamine complex aids with reducing hyperpigmentation and lightening acne scars as well.
A “super plant” blend of oils and butters including Muru Muru, Abyssinian, Moringa and Sacha Inchi offers a bounty of vital nutrition and skin super foods, including anti-inflammatory Omega 3s and mega antioxidant and skin repair superstar Vitamin E. Phytosterols from Pomegranate help to prevent trans-epidermal water loss.
Powerfully Anti-aging and Healing
The herbs and botanicals included in Potentci are absolutely magical. Watermelon, Horse Chestnut, Rhodiola Sacra, Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Copaiba Balsam and Wild Green Oat work synergistically to protect skin cell DNA, strengthen capillaries, offer adaptogenic benefits, reduce stress and inflammation, prevent free radical damage and improve the overall health and tone of the skin.
Potentci contains a combination of two peptides that interact with the most relevant protein structures of the dermal-epidermal junction (DEJ). These peptides significantly stimulate Laminin V, Collagen type IV, VII and XVII and Intergrin, strengthening and firming the structure of the DEJ. Skin tone, compactness, elasticity, firmness and smoothness all improve with continued use.
Potentci is a light to medium weight moisturizer suitable for day and evening. Very dry skins may wish to supplement with a cream, oil or balm.
Featured Botanicals
8 dermal protection matrices
Tri-potency peptide technology
A proprietary peptide complex especially geared towards aging, scarred and glycated skins. All relevant protein structures (including collagen and elastin) of the dermal-epidermal junction are stimulated, resulting in improved skin compactness, firmness and tonicity. The complex also stimulates dermal filling, repair and renewal mechanisms of the skin, leading to a decreased volume of coarse wrinkles and acne scars.
Inhibits collagenase
An extract of natural rice peptides protects the skin from the collagen degrading effects of collagenases induced either by UV-radiation or other skin irritants. This rice protein extract helps to delay early skin aging, characterized by degeneration of matrix proteins, wrinkle formation, reduced elasticity and skin dryness. Rice protein extract is able to block the very damaging effect of collagenases induced by sun radiation, namely the collagen breakdown.
Tetrad Hydration Complex
Properly hydrated skin heals much faster. Our multi-matrix hydration technology includes skin identical ceramides, cholesterol, saccharides, cold processed fatty acids and Pseudoalteromonas Ferment. These bacterial glycoproteins include compounds that powerfully stimulate collagen and elastin. Test results show Collagen I increased 128% in 15 days; Collagen IV increased 81% in 15 days; Elastin Levels increased 31% in 15 days.
Inhibits 5a-reductase
5a reductase is an enzyme responsible for the conversion of testosterone into DHT (a more powerful androgen). Elevated 5a reductase activity is a cause of hormonal acne. Inhibiting 5a reductase stops the negative effect of testosterone on the sebaceous follicle.
Replenishes linoleic acid
Acneic skin typically shows a linoleic fatty acid deficiency in the sebum composition. Pumpkin seed oil is high in linoleic acid and helps restore the proper balance in the skin’s sebum, making it less sticky and prone to pore-clogging.
Inhibits inflammatory mediators
Interleukin-1a is an inflammatory mediator. It has been shown to be present in high concentrations in the skin of acne sufferers. Interleukin-1a has also been shown to promote hyper keratinization, or the abnormal stickiness of dead skin cells.
Kills p.acnes bacteria
Kills both p.acnes bacteria types – type 1 and type 2. There are 2 types of p.acnes bacteria and tea tree oil only kills type 1( gram-positive), not type 2 (gram negative). Black cumin and manuka oils successfully destroy both types.
Normalizes sebum production
With proper hydration and protection, skin will naturally stop over-producing sebum. Oily skin is often an indicator of damaged or dehydrated skin trying to protect and repair itself as best as it knows how. Oily skin requires compassionate understanding, not harsh and oil-free products.
Featured Ingredients:
Helichrysum
Abyssinian Seed
Sacha Inchi
Muru Muru
Glucosamine
Niacinamide
DPHP
DMMC
Ceramides
Peptides
Pomegranate
Watermelon
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Rhodiola Sacra
Oat
Horse Chestnut
Copaiba Balsam
Ingredients:
Jasminum sp. (jasmine) hydrosol water*, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (Sacha Inchi) Seed Oil*, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter,* Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil*, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Niacinamide, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Glycerin, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Sterols, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyloyl Hydroxythreonine, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-6 Diaminohydroxybutyrate, Sorbitan Olivate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Sorbitan Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Dilauryl Citrate, Methylpropanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenylpropanol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Citrullus Vulgaris (Watermelon) Fruit Extract*, Hericium Erinaceum (Lion’s Mane Mushroom) Extract*, Rhodiola Sacra Extract,* Avena Sativa (Oat) Extract,* Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract,* Kunzea Ambigua Oil*, Copaifera Officinalis (Copaiba Balsam) Oil*, Cymbopogon Martini (Palmarosa) Oil*, Boswellia Carteri CO2 Extract*, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Melaleuca Quinquinervia Viridiflora Oil*, Salvia Apiana (White Sage) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
*Organic/Wildcrafted
100% non-toxic, safe and gentle ingredients
Recommended Application Method:
Pump 1-3 pumps of product onto fingertips. Gently dot finger tips onto left cheek, right cheek, chin and forehead, making sure that the first area you dot doesn’t take all the product.
Once product has been evenly divided between the 4 quadrants of the face, use both hands to massage product into the skin, working to cover the entire facial area.
Wait 1-2 minutes before applying next product.
Use 1-2x per day.
Apply after cleansing and serums and before heavy creams or oils.
ashleyhurst13 (verified owner)
This is one of the only moisturizers that I’ll use on my congestion prone skin. It’s light weight but packed with beneficial ingredients. I always recommend this to my friends.
Ankita (verified owner)
The best anti aging moisturizer for acne prone skin, hands down. I have been using it for almost 2 years now and my skin has improved tremendously. I still get hormonal breakouts every now and then but using Potentci has brought my skin to a healthy, balanced state. It is the perfect level of moisture combined with anti-aging actives. Between this, Revele, and Ilumina- my skin couldn’t be happier!
31.priyal (verified owner)
i have been using potenci ( along with illumina) every night for the last year and i have seen a DRAMATIC difference in my skin. I suffer from acne and before I started using potenci, my red marks would take more than a year to heal and now whenever I get acne ( which is also less frequently than earlier ) my marks, even the big red ones resolve within a month. I can tell that it is improving my skin barrier as my skin is healing much faster than it used to. Thanks MOSS!
irdage (verified owner)
I wrote a very lengthy review for Illumina, used in conjunction with Potentci, if you want to read it over there. But, Po was definitely a huge part in nursing my skin back to health after being very dehydrated and damaged from over-exfoliation and not using a high-quality hydric moisturizer (was using mainly oils…dumb, right?!). I realized this after reading one of Celestyna’s blog post about the importance of hydric moisture. Over the past 6 months of use, my skin has gone from constantly dry and tight and riddled with acne, to hydrated, smooth, and no active pimples at this moment! (Still get a couple here and there, but skin is continuing to heal and repair from the acne and dehydration damage.) I will say that Potenci is a good summer-time moisturizer on its own, but as the weather cools down, I can tell that I will need to supplement with an oil or balm, as my skin is starting to feel a little on the dry side again. Finding Moss products was an answer to prayer, and so thankful for Celestyna’s expertise, creativity, and quality in her formulations.
ramyanorthcutt (verified owner)
Love the smell and texture.
talia.defalco (verified owner)
Ahhh Potenci is just lustrous! Perfect consistency for a moisturizer, not too thick not too thin. Smells wonderful, but not too strong!
My acne scars have been noticeably becoming clearer.
Po and Ill, you know the combo, I’m in love with them. We all deserve our skin to be loved up by the best ingredients of the earth and Science smart babes who care.
diana.deane719-6473
I love this product in tandem with the Illumina for my nightly routine. It helps reset and rebuild my skin overnight post makeup and muggy NYC weather. It’s really light and absorbs well into my skin, which is kind of what you want when it comes to anything intended for hydration. Highly recommend.
taylor reynolds (verified owner)
I love Potenci. This is the best moisturizer that I have ever used. It is moisturizing without being heavy or clogging my pores. Not only does it not aggravate my acne prone skin but it help to treat it. My favorite way to use this product is to mix in one drop of the Zen spot treatment as a preventative measure. My acne has almost completely disappeared (only a spot or two when its that time of the month) and the hyper-pigmentation that was left behind from old spots is healing much faster than I expected. I never want to be without a bottle of Potenci, it may be expensive but it is worth every penny.
cknoelke (verified owner)
Use with Illumina and find that it is just the right amount of moisture for my oily skin. Absorbs so nicely and I feel like it really calms my skin. I’ve gone crazy over face oils for the last few years and didn’t use many “moisturizers”, so this has reminded me how nice they can be once in a while! I use this over Il 1-2x per week and just love the way my skin looks in the morning.
Elise
I didn’t realize just how magical this little bottle was until I ran out! Potenci hydrates and makes my skin feel silky smooth. My acne scars went way, way down and the newer blemishes I was battling looked calmed overnight. That’s the last time I let myself run out again!
Robin Wallace
I feel like Potenci is so gentle yet effective at supporting all types of skin. My skin is balanced to dry and mature; I’m 48 and post-menopausal. Po is a lovely step in any routine, but I mainly use it during the day, with Il at night. And my skin looks so much firmer and well-hydrated. Love it!
tmkako81 (verified owner)
I was fortunate enough to first try Potentci by way of The Clean Beauty Box. I had already been hooked on Illumina and Buerre Celeste, so I was hoping that Potentci would be just as great. Well, per usual, Celestyna delivers. It’s a perfect summer moisturizer for me, especially since I live in the desert. However, I love it most for mixing with oils as it helps the oil sink into the skin. Potentci has been the perfect compliment to my skincare routine and I quickly purchased a backup bottle from moss because it’s become a staple for me. Oh, and let’s not forget the smell, it’s divine…a light mix of herbal freshness with a hint of floral sweetness.
amandine (verified owner)
Potentci is just a miracle moisturizer. I have such a difficult skin…acneic (started in my mid 20s I am 40 now) dry, sensitive, I have it all. I also tried so many products, made so many mistakes…until I discover Moss. I could not be more grateful. I almost don’t want to write how “it changed my life” because I have read such comments in so many product testimonials only to be hugely disappointed after purchasing and trying them…but…Moss skincare (illumina and Potentci) really changed my skin…I have been using them on and off for over a year now but I ordered both of them on the site today for the 1st time (usually order from a green beauty website) along with Revele. I love Revele so much but for some budget reason I sometimes just use high lineolic oils to remove make up…My only issue with Moss is the price. Don’t get it twisted, these products worth every penny and more. If you compare with luxury cosmetic products that are not only expensive but also toxic and inefficient, Moss skincare products are NOT expensive. Sometimes my budget is just a little tight, hence the “on and off” use. I want to take the opportunity of this review to thank Celestyna for being so honest in her creative and scientific approach, thank you for creating such gems. It truly changed my skin….
Brittany (verified owner)
This product is so unique and such a great moisturizer for sensitive acne prone skin. I tend to be on the very dry side and my dryness has only increased post-pregnancy. This product hydrates with just a small amount of product without being oily. It is refreshing to use this product daily!!
Jennifer Hoover (verified owner)
I can’t believe how effective this product is at bringing my skin back into a more healthy, balanced state. Truly, my budget is super limited and I would never spend this much on skincare but it makes a remarkable difference, and fortunately Celestyna is generous with her sales because she gets it. I’ve never had much cystic acne but always struggled with congestion/dehydration and as I’ve become a mother increased sensitivity and redness. Potentci has nearly erased all acne, brought back suppleness to my skin and calmed my irritation. I still need to follow up with a little oil/serum emulsion for the driest part of my face, around my mouth, but that’s it. I’m completely devoted! Thank you to Celestyna for formulating such amazing products with great knowledge and care!
Dovile Castillo (verified owner)
Potency is a very smart moisturizer. It’s perfect for my struggling skin. It’s hard to come by this kind of formulation in natural cosmetics. It’s usually oil and I find that oil doesn’t moisturize my skin. After using a very expensive, well formulated oil, I still felt that my skin was deflated somehow and dry. And I have oily/combo skin! Potency made my skin instantly better. I still remember my delight the first time I put it on. I have been using it for a while and I’m never going back to oil. I have tried all the products that Moss makes and they are all really amazing.
Natalie Bremner (verified owner)
Amazing products! After I started having bad hormonal acne along with eczema I started looking for something that could help without any bad chemicals and just good ingredients and couldn’t find anything that helped both without making the other worst until I found Moss. I really love her knowledge on everything skincare and the care and thought put into each product, as an artist/entrepreneur it is truly inspiring!! I haven’t used another brand since finding her products a few years ago because they work so well. My favorite products are all of them!!
Tracy Price (verified owner)
My skin is rosacea prone, dehydrated, and my cheeks are sensitive. I stopped going to the dermatologist over a year ago because the products were not working and ruined my skin. In my search to find something else, I’ve tried many products/brands and nothing worked to combat the dryness and dehydration until I found Potentci! Within days I have seen a difference in my skin. Everyday my skin feels less tight and more like regular skin. Plus, no irritation at all. I figured out that my skin needs to breathe and Potentci provides intensive hydration without being heavy. What a great product!
Yenny D.
I’ve been using Potentci in conjunction with Illumina and it has truly transformed my skin. Potentci is milky and fluid in texture which is unlike any other moisturizer I’ve tried. It absorbs quickly and leaves my skin feeling very hydrated and smooth. I like that it’s hydrating enough that I generally do not have to apply an oil or balm on top. (In the colder months when my skin is more dry, I like to use the Aurum face oil on top.) After months of continuous use, I’ve seen a huge reduction and improvement with my acne scars. I have them along my jawline and they all have practically disappeared! Amazing! I highly recommend this moisturizer. It may take a few weeks to see results so don’t get discouraged. It’ll be worth it!
michele pierno (verified owner)
YES to everything the other reviewers have said! It is so concentrated, and unlike anything I have ever used. I am also acne-prone, and trying to fight aging… something no product can accomplish as most are too drying. For the first time in years, my skin is nourished, not dry, acne at bay, and I had the most even tan on my face this past summer (I know, I know – terrible)… I’m sorry I am “one of those” that still feels the need for some natural color. This completely satisfied my needs. How I wish I discovered this sooner.
danielle (verified owner)
How I love Potentci. This has made a huge difference in dehydration, and fine lines. Not only that, it has also been helping with my acne. I love the smell. The texture. It is so smooth. My skin feels plumped and hydrated every time I use it. Together with Illumina, it is just a stellar combination.
Robin DeHaan (verified owner)
I really wanted to see if Potentci alone would be enough of a moisturizer. My skin can be dehydrated, so I usually add a lotion or cream after a serum. I decided to use Potentci at night after cleansing with Revele. When I woke up, I was blown away. My skin looked soft and clear, with no real dryness that I could feel or see. Best of all, my sensitive skin was not at all irritated.
Potenci is concentrated, so you only need to use a small amount. I highly recommend Potentci.
Leah (verified owner)
I absolutely love Potenci!! As I entered my 40’s I noticed that my skin was dryer but I still suffered from occasional breakouts. Potenci was the most wonderful moisturizer I have used in a long time. It helped heal blemishes and provided lasting hydration all day long. I highly recommend this product.
Kristen G. (verified owner)
Po is my favorite in the MOSS line as it absorbs quickly, doesn’t contain silicones, and seems to layer well under oil. There’s no rubbing required to encourage the product to “sink in” to the skin and works well under make-up. I have been using the line for about 12 weeks and look forward to enjoy some of the benefits of long term use.
Diana K (verified owner)
I use the Revele, Illumina, and Potenci everday. I must say the star of the show is Potenci. This is my new bff!!! Best moisturizer I’ve ever used for my acne prone skin. It smells like earthy goodness. One pump is all you need. It immediately sinks into my skin. My face looks glowy, luminous, and completely hydrated. I struggle with dehydrated skin despite having oily/combo skin. I could see dehydration lines on my face. Since using this product, I no longer have that issue. It is a miracle product! I use it day and night. I can’t live without it!
Melissa Davis (verified owner)
My skin is dehydrated and highly acne-prone, so it’s been a delicate balance trying to find a sufficiently hydrating moisturizer that will not break me out. I tried a sample of Potenci and loved the light yet luscious hydration and potent anti-aging actives; it felt great on my skin and hydrated without causing any congestion. This is the most effective and beneficial acne-friendly moisturizer I have tried, and I recommend trying it!