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The Breakthrough
After extensive research, we discovered something remarkable: Xanthohumol, a powerful compound found in hop flowers.
This wasn't just another botanical ingredient. What we learned about Xanthohumol changed everything.
What Is Xanthohumol?
Xanthohumol is a powerful natural compound found in hop flowers—yes, the same plant used to make beer! But don't worry, you don't need to drink beer to get its benefits. We extract this amazing ingredient in its purest, most concentrated form and put it directly into SUNCURE.
Think of Xanthohumol as nature's superhero for your skin.
Why Xanthohumol Is So Powerful
More Powerful Than Vitamins C and E
Research shows that Xanthohumol has significantly higher antioxidant activity than vitamins C and E—studies suggest it's up to 30 times more powerful than vitamin C.
What does this mean for your skin? Antioxidants are like bodyguards that protect your skin cells from damage. The stronger the antioxidant, the better the protection.
Xanthohumol works in both fat-soluble and water-soluble environments, similar to having the combined effects of vitamins C and E together. This means it can protect every part of your skin cells, inside and out.
This was exactly what we'd been searching for—something natural but more powerful than traditional vitamins.
How Xanthohumol Fights Aging
Stops Collagen Breakdown
As we age, our skin loses collagen—the protein that keeps skin firm and smooth. Xanthohumol stops the enzymes (called elastase and MMPs) that break down collagen and elastin in your skin.
Think of it like this: if your skin is a house, collagen is the wooden frame that keeps it standing strong. Xanthohumol stops the "termites" (enzymes) from eating away at that frame.
Builds New Collagen
But Xanthohumol doesn't just stop damage—it actually helps your skin build new collagen!
Research shows that Xanthohumol dramatically increases the production of types I, III, and V collagen, as well as elastin and fibrillins—the building blocks of healthy, youthful skin.
The results? Firmer, smoother, more elastic skin that can recover from years of sun exposure.
Protection Against Sun Damage and Skin Cancer
This is what really caught our attention. After Ryan's skin cancer diagnosis and procedures, we needed more than just anti-aging—we needed real protection.
Powerful Antioxidant Defense
Xanthohumol's antioxidant values for quenching singlet oxygen (a damaging molecule created by sun exposure) are 8-15 times higher than other powerful plant antioxidants.
This makes it exceptionally good at protecting skin from sun damage and photoaging (aging caused by UV exposure).
Anti-Cancer Properties
Here's where we found the hard data that changed everything for us:
Studies have shown that Xanthohumol has anti-cancer properties, particularly against skin melanoma, by inhibiting tumor cell growth and preventing metastasis.
Research demonstrates that Xanthohumol inhibits both the formation and growth of cutaneous melanoma cells, showing potential for both prevention and treatment of skin cancer.
This was our game-changer. A natural ingredient with actual research showing it could help prevent the very thing Ryan had been through—and help protect our family from future risk.
Other Skin Benefits We Discovered
The Complete 5-Active Formula
This stabilized form of Vitamin E does double duty: it's a powerful antioxidant that protects against environmental damage while also acting as the delivery vehicle that carries Xanthohumol deep into your skin's mitochondria where cellular repair happens.
This precious botanical protects the collagen you already have by inhibiting the enzymes that break it down. It also calms inflammation and soothes irritated skin—essential for post-sun recovery.
Research shows this extract has superior antioxidant activity among botanicals, providing an additional layer of defense against free radicals. It also supports collagen production and offers natural UV protection.
A biomimetic oil that mirrors your skin's natural moisture, squalane accelerates skin cell turnover by up to 34% according to clinical studies. It strengthens your skin barrier while delivering deep, non-greasy hydration that lasts.
Why SUNCURE's Formula Is Different
When we finished our research, we knew Xanthohumol was the hero ingredient we'd been looking for. But we didn't stop there.
We use Xanthohumol at 80%+ concentration—one of the highest concentrations available. But concentration alone isn't enough.
The Delivery System Matters
We combine our high-concentration Xanthohumol with Tocopheryl Succinate (Vitamin E), which acts as a delivery vehicle that carries Xanthohumol deep into your skin cells—all the way to the mitochondria (the power centers of your cells).
This means the Xanthohumol doesn't just sit on the surface of your skin. It gets delivered exactly where it needs to go to create real cellular change and repair.
This solved the exact problem I was facing—finally, a clean ingredient that penetrates deep and actually works.
Our Mission: Adventure Without Consequence
We created SUNCURE for people like us—adventurers who refuse to choose between outdoor living and healthy skin.
After Ryan's skin cancer experience and Angelique's commitment to clean, hormone-safe ingredients for our family, we knew we had to create something that:
- Actually works (backed by decades of scientific research)
- Is more powerful than traditional antioxidants
- Protects AND repairs sun-damaged skin
- Has anti-cancer properties supported by research
- Is completely natural and hormone-safe
- Works on multiple levels (stops damage + builds new collagen + fights inflammation)
This isn't just another skincare ingredient. It's a scientifically-proven breakthrough that allows us—and now you—to keep doing what we love: surfing, hiking, and living outdoors, while protecting our skin for the long term.
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At SUNCURE, we believe in the power of nature combined with the rigor of science. Every ingredient in our formula is there for a reason, backed by research, and chosen to deliver real results.
