Wave Serum — Reddit Reviews

• Skin Barrier

  Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  Panthenol: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 11 studies→

  What the studies found

  • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped the skin barrier
  • Skin treated with panthenol lost less water through the skin
  • The benefit was clearest at 1.0% and 5.0% strengths

  Studied at 0.5% · this product: 2%

• Dehydration

  Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  Panthenol: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 4 studies→

  On Reddit: HA-free hydration layers under Aestura when winter skin needs extra moisture. 16 mentions

  What the studies found

  • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped dehydrated skin
  • Skin held more water after panthenol was put on the skin
  • Panthenol also improved the skin barrier, which helps skin keep moisture in
  • It did not seem to harm the skin's natural bacteria in this study

• Redness/Irritation

  Not proven yet

  Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.

  Centella/Cica: 1 study tested it on its own. See all 2 studies→

  What the studies found

  • The one study that tested it on its own found it helped redness and irritation
  • It reduced redness more than a placebo after laser treatment
  • It also improved crusting and overall skin appearance

  Studied at 0.05% · this product: 1%

Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.