Let’s be honest — the skincare world can be loud. Serums promising the world, trendy ingredients with zero explanation, and packaging that screams “miracle” without showing the science. At Althaea Soul, we don’t play that game.
Halo Vitamin B Serum is not a trend. It’s a treatment-first, barrier-repairing, skin-balancing serum backed by ingredients your skin actually understands — and needs. Especially if you're in the trenches with sensitivity, breakouts, dryness, or post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Let’s break it down — because understanding your skincare makes it 10x more powerful.
Let’s Talk Formulation
Water + Glycerin
The OG hydration power couple. Water is the base (as it should be), and glycerin? She’s the overachiever drawing moisture into the skin like her life depends on it. Together, they set the stage for everything else to work its magic.
Alcohol (the functional kind)
Yes, it's here — but before you clutch your pearls, know this: it's all about delivery. Alcohol in this formula helps the actives (like niacinamide) penetrate more effectively. Plus, it's balanced with hydrators so your skin stays soft, not stripped.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
If your skin were a hormonal teenager, niacinamide would be its life coach. It regulates oil, soothes inflammation, fades pigmentation, tightens pores, boosts barrier function — basically, it's the Swiss army knife of skincare. This is the “vitamin B” in the name, and she delivers.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract (Green Tea)
Antioxidant. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-rage. Green tea calms irritation, fights off free radicals, and supports overall skin health. Think of it as the yoga class your skin didn’t know it needed.
Ceramide Complex (Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol)
Barrier rehab in a bottle. Ceramides are the lipids your skin naturally makes, but stress, age, and environmental nasties can deplete them. This dreamy complex replenishes and fortifies your barrier so your skin stays strong, supple, and drama-free.
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Hydrating, healing, and seriously soothing. Panthenol keeps skin calm and collected, even when it’s going through a lot. It helps hold moisture in, so you stay dewy longer.
Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)
Contains glabridin and liquiritin, compounds known to gently reduce pigmentation and redness by modulating melanin activity and calming inflammation.
Aloe Vera Leaf Juice Powder
Soothing, softening, and a classic for a reason. Aloe calms irritation, delivers light hydration, and supports healing — especially after sun or treatment exposure.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydration magnet. This acid (don’t let the word scare you) holds up to 1,000x its weight in water. It plumps, smooths, and leaves you with that juicy, glassy glow we’re all chasing.
Kakadu Plum (Terminalia Ferdinandiana)
Australia’s own superfruit flex. Packed with more vitamin C than oranges, this native extract helps brighten, boost collagen, and protect skin against oxidative stress. Local, luxe, and loaded with skin-loving antioxidants.
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate + Carbomer
These keep the texture smooth and help deliver ingredients deeper into the skin. Think of them as the logistics team — getting your actives where they need to be without drama.
Ethylhexylglycerin + Caprylyl Glycol
Skin-conditioning preservatives that also bring bonus hydration. These are the quiet achievers that make sure your serum stays fresh and effective.
Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Safe, effective preservatives to keep your serum shelf-stable and free from nasties. No parabens. No sketchy business. Just skin-safe science.
Citric Acid
A pH adjuster that keeps the formula gentle and effective. Bonus: it lightly exfoliates over time for a brighter, smoother complexion.
Why It Matters
Barrier-first serums like Halo restore the skin’s homeostasis — supporting the natural renewal cycle, reducing inflammatory triggers, and strengthening the outermost layers that define long-term skin health.
They’re especially valuable after treatments, retinoids, or environmental stress, when skin needs lipid and hydration support more than exfoliation.
Who It’s Perfect For
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Sensitive or reactive skin
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Compromised or damaged barrier
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Acne-prone or post-acne skin
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Uneven skin tone and pigmentation
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Normal to oily skin that still needs hydration
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Pregnant and breastfeeding-safe
How to Use
Use it morning and night, after cleansing and before moisturiser or oil.
Apply 2–3 drops to damp skin for best absorption — ideally after a hydrating mist like Wild Rose Mist.
Pro tip: Layering with a mist or using the "sandwich method" (mist–serum–moisturiser) can help actives absorb better while locking in hydration.
In Summary
Rooted in clinical formulation and gentle biocompatibility, it strengthens the barrier, restores hydration, and steadies the complexion.
If your skin feels overworked, over-exfoliated, or undernourished, Halo is the quiet recalibration that brings it back to balance.