Abib Heartleaf TECA Capsule Serum Calming Drop 50 ml

Abib Heartleaf TECA Capsule Serum Calming Drop

Abib Heartleaf TECA Capsule Serum Calming Drop is an intensive trouble-calming serum designed for acne-prone, sensitive, and reactive skin — formulated to address active breakouts, post-inflammatory redness, and post-acne marks through a dual-system approach combining TECA Capsule technology (encapsulated pure Centella Asiatica actives) with Abib’s proprietary Heartleaf Elixir. The formula is further layered with Niacinamide, a multi-botanical calming complex, and a Calming Sugar Powder system that delivers a cooling sensation alongside deep barrier reinforcement. Clinically tested on 20 participants over a 4-week period, demonstrating significant reduction in the count of inflammatory lesions. Completed sensitive skin irritation testing. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist tested. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and essential oil-free — suitable for the most reactive and sensitised skin types.

TECA Capsule — Encapsulated Pure Centella Asiatica Actives

TECA (Titrated Extract of Centella Asiatica) represents the most concentrated and bioavailable form of Centella Asiatica’s therapeutic compounds — the isolated and standardised pure actives rather than a whole-plant extract. The capsule delivery system uses Castor Oil/IPDI Copolymer — a polyurethane-based micro-encapsulation polymer derived from Castor Oil and Isophorone Diisocyanate — that forms microscopic oil-filled capsules containing the active compounds. These capsules remain structurally intact in the product packaging, protecting the actives from premature oxidation and degradation, and burst upon the mechanical pressure of application to the skin, releasing a concentrated bolus of actives directly onto the skin surface for deep penetration into pores and follicular openings where acne-triggering microenvironments develop.

The four isolated TECA actives and their mechanisms:

• Madecassoside: The primary and most therapeutically potent Centella triterpenoid glycoside — a Madecassic Acid glycoside with extensive clinical validation for anti-inflammatory activity (NF-κB pathway inhibition, IL-6 and TNF-α suppression), collagen Type I and III synthesis stimulation in dermal fibroblasts, skin barrier protein (filaggrin, loricrin) upregulation, and wound healing acceleration. Madecassoside is the active responsible for Centella’s well-established scar-reducing and barrier-repairing clinical efficacy
• Asiaticoside: A Asiatic Acid glycoside that triggers fibroblast proliferation, upregulates TGF-β1 signalling (the key collagen synthesis pathway), and has demonstrated efficacy in reducing both hypertrophic scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — making it directly relevant to post-acne mark treatment. Asiaticoside also exhibits antioxidant activity via radical scavenging
• Madecassic Acid: The aglycone form of Madecassoside — acts directly on NF-κB transcription factor inhibition to reduce pro-inflammatory cytokine cascades, provides antimicrobial activity against acne-associated bacteria, and contributes to the overall anti-inflammatory synergy of the TECA complex
• Asiatic Acid: The aglycone form of Asiaticoside with potent fibroblast-activating, dermal matrix remodelling, and antioxidant properties — directly supporting skin repair and the reduction of post-acne textural irregularity

Heartleaf Elixir — Abib’s Proprietary High-Concentration Houttuynia Cordata Extract

Abib’s Heartleaf Elixir is a proprietary extraction of Houttuynia Cordata — sourced from Jirisan Mountain in Korea — performed at high concentration using Sorbitol and Panthenol as co-solvents. This extraction method is patented by Abib: Sorbitol (a polyol) enhances the aqueous solubility of Houttuynia’s polyphenolic flavonoids, while Panthenol (a pro-vitamin) protects the extracted bioactives from degradation during processing and storage while simultaneously acting as a skin-conditioning vehicle. The resulting elixir delivers a significantly higher concentration of Heartleaf’s key actives — Quercetin, Isoquercitrin, Houttuynin (Decanoyl Acetaldehyde), Rutin, and Chlorogenic Acid — than conventional aqueous extraction methods, providing:

• Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Malassezia species (all implicated in acne and folliculitis)
• Anti-inflammatory activity via COX and LOX pathway inhibition — reducing the inflammatory cascade that converts a microcomedone into an inflamed papule or pustule
• Sebum-normalising activity — reducing excess lipid production in sebocytes without stripping the natural oil barrier
• Antioxidant free radical scavenging that reduces oxidative sebum peroxidation — a key trigger of comedone formation

Calming Sugar Powder — Cooling + Barrier Complex

Abib’s Calming Sugar Powder is a proprietary complex combining Amber Powder with a multi-saccharide system. Amber Powder (micronised fossilised resin — primarily Succinic Acid and terpenoid resins) provides a physical cooling sensation upon skin contact through an endothermic dissolution effect, while also contributing antimicrobial and mild astringent activity from its Succinic Acid content. The saccharide complex — comprising Glucose, Fructose, Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), Sorbitol, and Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract — functions collectively as a multi-weight humectant system and prebiotic support network: FOS specifically acts as a prebiotic substrate that selectively nourishes beneficial skin microbiome populations while inhibiting the growth of acne-causing C. acnes strains.

Niacinamide + Aplephenon — Mark Brightening System

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3, 2%) delivers its well-established multi-benefit activity: inhibition of melanosome transfer (reducing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and acne marks), sebum regulation, pore minimisation, barrier ceramide synthesis stimulation, and anti-inflammatory NF-κB modulation. Malus Domestica (Apple) Fruit Extract — referred to as “Aplephenon” in Abib’s marketing — provides a concentrated polyphenol complex including Phloridzin, Chlorogenic Acid, Quercetin glycosides, and Epicatechin. These apple-derived polyphenols exhibit potent antioxidant activity, mild tyrosinase inhibition contributing to dark mark reduction, and — notably — contain bioactive compounds from apple stem cell culture research (PhytoCellTec Malus Domestica) associated with protection of skin’s own stem cell longevity and renewal capacity.

Extended Soothing & Hydration Complex

The formula’s secondary active layer provides comprehensive barrier reinforcement and sustained hydration through multiple mechanisms:

• Ectoin: A cyclic amino acid derivative (tetrahydropyrimidine carboxylic acid) produced by extremophilic bacteria living in harsh saline environments as a cellular stress protectant. Applied topically, Ectoin forms a structurally ordered hydration shell around skin proteins and lipids — stabilising membrane structures against thermal, UV, and pollution-induced stress. Clinically validated for reducing TEWL, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing skin irritation scores in sensitive skin studies
• Biosaccharide Gum-1: A postbiotic fermentation product of Leuconostoc mesenteroides fermenting sorbitol — providing a sustained 8-hour moisture retention film, soothing activity via cytokine modulation, and prebiotic support for the skin microbiome
• Beta-Glucan: Oat or yeast-derived polysaccharide with deep osmotic humectancy (outperforms Hyaluronic Acid in some penetration depth studies), Langerhans cell activation (immune modulation), and accelerated barrier repair
• Chondrus Crispus (Irish Moss) Extract: Marine red algae polysaccharides (Carrageenans) that form a protective biofilm on the skin surface, provide intense humectancy, and exhibit anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity
• Melia Azadirachta (Neem) Leaf + Flower Extract: Rich in Nimbin, Nimbinin, and Nimbidin — tetranortriterpenoids with potent anti-inflammatory activity via arachidonic acid pathway inhibition and broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against acne-associated bacteria and fungi
• Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract: Curcumin — the primary polyphenol — inhibits both COX-2 and 5-LOX enzymes (dual inflammatory pathway blockade), NF-κB transcription, and melanogenesis via tyrosinase inhibition, contributing simultaneously to redness reduction and post-acne mark improvement
• Chlorella Vulgaris Extract: Freshwater microalgae rich in Chlorophyll, Chlorellan (growth factor polysaccharide), B-vitamins, amino acids, and nucleotide peptides with documented skin cell regeneration stimulation and antioxidant activity
• Corallina Officinalis (Coral Algae) Extract: Calcareous red marine algae providing bioavailable marine minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Iron) and polyphenols with antioxidant and skin-strengthening properties
• Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil: Rich in Oleic Acid (~70%) and uniquely high in Behenic Acid (C22 saturated fatty acid — rare in plant oils) alongside natural Isothiocyanates with antimicrobial activity, providing lightweight emolliency encapsulated within the Castor Oil/IPDI capsule system
• 4-Terpineol: A naturally occurring monoterpenol — one of the main antimicrobial components of Tea Tree Oil — with confirmed efficacy against C. acnes and anti-inflammatory activity at low concentrations
• Ocimum Sanctum (Holy Basil/Tulsi) Leaf Extract: An Ayurvedic adaptogenic herb containing Ursolic Acid, Eugenol, and Rosmarinic Acid with potent antimicrobial activity against C. acnes, adaptogenic stress-reduction properties, and anti-inflammatory activity via COX-2 inhibition

How to Use

After cleansing and toning, apply an appropriate amount of the serum to the palm of the hand and gently warm between the palms. Press the serum into the face with full-hand application, allowing the capsules to burst and release their contents on skin contact. Pat gently until absorbed. For targeted trouble care, apply an additional amount to areas of active breakouts or post-acne marks. Use morning and evening. Follow with moisturiser and SPF in the daytime.