The story of the now-cult 111Skin Y Theorem Repair Serum NAC Y2 – or Repair Serum, for short – also tells the tale of how the brand behind it came about. The luxury skincare line may have since become synonymous with A-listers sporting their elite (which are good on Instagram, and even better IRL), but it is the brand’s signature that represents 111Skin’s science-driven innovation. Back in 2004, US and European board-certified plastic surgeon Dr.
Yannis Alexandrides was inspired to create a post-operative product for his patients that would help heal their skin. In collaboration with leading Bulgarian biochemical engineers, he created a unique skincare formula: NAC Y2. Not to be mistaken with the buzzy – NAC, an acronym for N-acetylcysteine, helps replenish glutathione – arguably your body's most powerful .
As well as protecting your skin against oxidative stress, NAC also plays an important function in tissue-building and barrier repair. “The formula we created was based on the theory that, by providing the skin with NAC, you can stop DNA degradation and delay the ageing process on a cellular level,” explains Dr. Alexandrides.
For the proprietary formula, the team combined NAC with escin, which can boost circulation and oxygen capacity (both of which are essential for healing), and – another powerhouse antioxidant vital for stimulating . “These three ingredients act synergistically to rejuvenate the healing, repair and protection of the skin,” the docto.
