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Hibiscus Serum With Myoxinol

Hibiscus Serum With Myoxinol
Irene Forte
Benefits
  • Hydrating
  • Plumping
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Regenerating
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Anti-Pigmentation
  • Scar-Repairing
  • Brightening
  • Antioxidant
  • Cellular Anti-Ageing
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Purifying
  • Anti-Acne
  • Nourishing

The Irene Forte Hibiscus Serum with Myoxinol is proven to reduce deep wrinkles on even the most sensitive of skins. The wrinkle reduction becomes more and more noticeable the longer the regime is used. 

Myoxinol works by impeding the mechanical processes responsible for the development of facial expression lines, acting similarly to injectables to effectively reduce even deep forehead lines.

This signifies a noteworthy and innovative approach to reversing visible signs of skin ageing. At the same time, it activates the cell's natural defenses to prevent oxidative damage, playing a role in biologically delaying cellular ageing.

A distinctive blend of Green Pea Polypeptides and an innovative Tetrapeptide collaborates with Myoxinol™ to enhance the production of Collagen and Elastin, resulting in a noticeable reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. The inclusion of Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid contributes to hydration and plumping effects.

Additionally, omega-rich Olive Oil and a Tetra-Ceramide Complex work together to nourish and safeguard the skin's natural moisture barrier. Your skin will be left de-wrinkled, toned and taught!

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The Irene Forte Hibiscus Serum with Myoxinol is proven to reduce deep wrinkles on even the most sensitive of skins. The wrinkle reduction becomes more and more noticeable the longer the regime is used. 

Myoxinol works by impeding the mechanical processes responsible for the development of facial expression lines, acting similarly to injectables to effectively reduce even deep forehead lines.

This signifies a noteworthy and innovative approach to reversing visible signs of skin ageing. At the same time, it activates the cell's natural defenses to prevent oxidative damage, playing a role in biologically delaying cellular ageing.

A distinctive blend of Green Pea Polypeptides and an innovative Tetrapeptide collaborates with Myoxinol™ to enhance the production of Collagen and Elastin, resulting in a noticeable reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. The inclusion of Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid contributes to hydration and plumping effects.

Additionally, omega-rich Olive Oil and a Tetra-Ceramide Complex work together to nourish and safeguard the skin's natural moisture barrier. Your skin will be left de-wrinkled, toned and taught!

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More Info

  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
Who it is for
Green tick
For you if

Dehydrated Skin

Wrinkles

Loss of Volume

Reactive Skin

Red Cross
Not For you if
How to Apply
Apply 1-2 pumps onto the face, neck and décolleté. Massage using circular upward motions. Use morning and/or evening.
Ingredients

Scroll down the page for a full breakdown of the active ingredients.

Aqua, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil*, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Pisum Sativum Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9, Phytosphingosine,Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Ceramide AP, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP, Tropolone, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Dextrin, Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Parfum**, *Organic ingredients, **Allergen-screened fragrance.


Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smells Like: It has a fresh, herbal scent with subtle floral notes.

Texture: A watery and light gel-like texture

About the Brand
Brand logo
Irene Forte founded her namesake brand with Dr. Francesca Ferri, a scientist with over 35 years of expertise, to bridge the gap between nature and clinical skincare. First created for Rocco Forte Hotel spas, the line pairs eco-friendly, vegan formulations that distil the sun-soaked richness of Sicilian botanical extracts like Olives, Almonds, and Prickly Pear. Each product reflects Irene’s vision of sustainable luxury rooted in science.

Irene Forte Skincare combines Mediterranean wellness with proven clinical efficacy. Each formula is vegan, eco-friendly, and enriched with natural anti-ageing actives that smooth and firm while deeply nourishing the skin. Clinically tested and spa-approved, the products deliver hydration, calm, and protection with luxurious scents and textures that bring the Rocco Forte spa experience home.

At the core is Myoxinol, a patented hibiscus seed peptide known as a plant-based Botox for its wrinkle-smoothing effect. Clinical trials show visible results in hydration and elasticity within days. Formulas unite Mediterranean botanicals with advanced actives, originally created for luxury Rocco Forte spas, and are rigorously tested for anti-ageing performance and skin tolerance.

The Benefits

  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Injectable Effect
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Cell Communication
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Nourishing
Hydrating

Hydration is a fundamental part of healthy skincare, focusing on maintaining and restoring the skin’s water content. Well-hydrated skin appears plump, smooth and radiant, while dehydration can lead to dullness, tightness, fine lines and increased sensitivity.
Hydrating the skin can work through a fascinating mix of ingredients with different roles. Humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin act like water magnets, pulling water into the skin to instantly plump and smooth, while Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs)—such as urea, amino acids and sodium PCA—mimic the skin’s own hydration system, helping it hold onto water and stay balanced from within.
Adding humectants like hyaluronic acid to your routine will restore your skin's healthy glow, minimize fine lines, and provide a plumping effect.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Plumping

Plumping involves using active ingredients to boost the production of key structural components like collagen, the dermal-epidermal junction and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), giving your skin more volume and density. Collagen provides structural support and firmness, while the dermal-epidermal junction, a thin connective layer, ensures smooth, wrinkle-free skin by facilitating cell communication. GAGs, like hyaluronic acid, keep your skin hydrated and plump from within. By stimulating these components, active ingredients help restore your skin's plumpness and radiance.

Anti-Wrinkle

Anti-wrinkle skincare is focused on both preventing and visibly reducing the formation of lines by targeting the structural and dynamic causes of wrinkles within the skin. Fine lines and deeper wrinkles develop as collagen and elastin decline, cell turnover slows and repeated facial movements create creases that become etched over time. Advanced formulations address these mechanisms through a combination of elastin-stimulating actives, smoothing peptides that help relax the appearance of expression lines, and deeply hydrating ingredients that plump the skin from within. By reinforcing the skin’s architecture while softening surface contractions and improving elasticity, anti-wrinkle skincare delivers a visibly smoother complexion.

Regenerating

Regenerating skincare actively stimulates the formation of new, healthier skin, working in alignment with the skin’s innate renewal processes. Central to this are growth factors—effectively encouraging the development of new skin tissue. Peptides complement this by acting as targeted messengers guiding the skin to rebuild with greater strength and structural integrity. Stem cell–derived actives further support this environment by delivering protective and regenerative signals that optimize cellular function and renewal. While these mechanisms are synonymous with advanced anti-ageing—improving firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality—they are equally valuable in addressing scarring, as they promote tissue repair, accelerate regeneration and help restore a smoother, more even skin surface.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.

A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Firming & Lifting

Firming & Lifting skincare is designed to restore strength, structure, and definition to the skin, creating a visibly tighter, more sculpted appearance. As the skin loses collagen and elasticity over time, it can begin to soften and sag, losing its natural contours. Advanced formulations work to rebuild this support from within—boosting firmness while helping to visibly lift and redefine the skin. The result is a smoother, more toned complexion with enhanced bounce and resilience, where facial contours appear sharper and elevated.

Anti-Pigmentation

Dealing with pigmentation means targeting melanin overproduction to reduce dark spots and prevent new ones. Melanin production can be triggered by UV exposure, pollution, hormonal changes (like during pregnancy), and inflammation (from acne or cuts). This excess pigment is then transferred to surrounding cells in epidermis called keratinocytes, which then moves to the skin's surface, causing visible dark spots.

To treat hyperpigmentation, a personalised and consistent approach is needed. Our anti-pigmentation products include lightening agents to block tyrosinase (the enzyme that creates melanin), antioxidants to fight free radicals, and ingredients to speed up skin cell turnover, removing pigmented cells. Using broad-spectrum sun protection is crucial to prevent new pigmentation during treatment.

Scar-Repairing

Anti-Scarring skincare targets the textured scars left by acne breakouts. These scars form due to inflammation disrupting collagen and elastin fibres leading to uneven healing and indented areas. Anti-Scarring actives harness growth factors and exfoliating actives to stimulate cell repair and regeneration, optimising the skin's healing process to reduce scar formation. They also effectively diminish older scars, improving overall skin texture and leaving you with a smoother complexion and significantly reduced scar visibility.

Brightening (Energising)

Brightening skincare involves using active ingredients to boost your blood circulation, detoxification and cellular energy. Improved blood circulation brings more essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin, while detoxification helps eliminate cell waste and impurities that can make your skin look dull. Certain active ingredients also enhance your skin's metabolism and regeneration. These combined actions restore your skin's vitality and radiant appearance, giving you a fresh, energised complexion.

Injectable Effect

The ''Injectable-Like Effect'' involves using these neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides to relax tiny facial muscles, smoothing out existing wrinkles. This process also stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin, helping to prevent new wrinkles from forming.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant skincare is dedicated to protecting the skin against oxidative stress—one of the primary drivers of premature ageing and cellular damage—while preserving overall skin integrity and vitality. These formulations rely on potent molecules such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental aggressors before they can compromise cellular structures like lipids, proteins, and DNA. Beyond defence, many antioxidants also support repair processes and enhance collagen stability, contributing to improved firmness, brightness and resilience. The result is skin that is not only shielded from ongoing damage but maintained in a healthier, more luminous state over time.

Cell Communication

Cell-communicating ingredients support the skin by enhancing the dialogue between its cells, helping them function in a more intelligent and responsive way. Advanced actives such as growth factors, peptides and plant stem cells act as molecular messengers, signalling to skin cells and encouraging them to repair, regenerate and protect themselves against environmental stress and the visible effects of ageing.

When delivered topically in well-formulated skincare, these ingredients help stimulate essential processes such as collagen production, cellular renewal and barrier repair. The result is skin that appears stronger, smoother and more resilient over time. For these ingredients to perform optimally, they must also be bioavailable meaning the skin can readily recognise, absorb and utilise them. The closer an ingredient’s structure is to that of human skin cells, the more effectively it can interact with the skin’s natural biology, allowing it to deliver meaningful and visible results.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory skincare soothes, heal, and balance your skin, the targeted actives are designed to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or irritation, but continuous inflammation can lead to troublesome skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema. Our anti-inflammatory skincare solutions work to soothe and calm your skin, reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort to provide much-needed relief. By strengthening your skin's barrier, these products help protect against further irritation and damage. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory actives support your skin's natural healing processes, leading to a more balanced and resilient complexion.

Purifying

Purifying skincare is designed to deeply cleanse and decongest the skin by targeting excess oil at its source—within the pores. Rather than simply removing surface shine, these formulations work to dissolve and dislodge sebum, debris, and impurities trapped inside the pore lining, helping to prevent congestion, blackheads, and breakouts. Actives such as exfoliating acids and oil-regulating ingredients penetrate into the pore to effectively “strip out” excess oil, restoring clarity and refining skin texture. By clearing buildup from within, purifying treatments leave the skin feeling exceptionally clean, balanced and visibly smoother.

Nourishing

Nourishing skincare focuses on replenishing the skin with essential lipids, nutrients, and bioactive compounds to restore comfort, resilience, and optimal function. When the skin is depleted—whether through environmental stress, over-exfoliation, or natural ageing—it can become dry, fragile, and less able to protect itself. Nourishing formulations work to rebuild the lipid barrier using ingredients rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to reinforce the skin’s structure while supporting repair and reducing moisture loss. By restoring what the skin lacks, this approach leaves it softer, stronger, and more supple.

  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Injectable Effect
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Cell Communication
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Purifying
  • - + Nourishing

Active Ingredients

  • - + High, Low & Ultra Low Hyaluronic Acid Blend
  • - + Green Pea Polypeptides
  • - + Myoxinol™
  • - + Pro Ceramide
  • - + Tetrapeptides
  • - + Ceramides Complex
  • - + Rose Water
  • - + Olea Europea Oil
High, Low & Ultra Low Hyaluronic Acid Blend

A combination of 3 different molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acids ensures the skin is deeply hydrated at all levels, for a lasting result.

High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid has a larger molecular size (>1000kDA), which tends to sit at the top layer of the skin, providing surface hydration and improving water retention. It acts as a potent humectant, drawing hydration from the environment into the skin, which helps to plump and smooth the skin's surface texture. Its larger size limits its ability to penetrate deeply into the skin compared to lower molecular weight Hyalurons, making it ideal for providing surface, enhancing hydration provided from other forms of Hyalurons and maintaining skin suppleness.

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate, is a salt form of naturally occurring hyaluronic acid. Sodium Hyaluronate has a low molecular size (<70 kDa), which allows it to penetrate the skin deeper and more effectively. Sodium Hyaluronate has superior hydrating and skin-plumping benefits. Increased skin hydration also contributes to efficient natural skin exfoliation, supporting the skin's natural renewal cycle.

Ultra-Low Molecular Weight? or Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid? (<10 kDa), penetrates the skin the fastest and the deepest compared to other forms. This provides ultra hydrating and plumping results. Additionally it can enhance collagen and elastin synthesis by stimulating fibroblast activity, resulting in firmer, denser and smoother looking skin.

Green Pea Polypeptides

Green Pea Polypeptides are clinically proven botanical peptides that enhance skin firmness and combat enzyme degrading collagen and elastin, delaying wrinkles and sagging. Even in small concentrations, they have been shown to boost Collagen and Elastin synthesis, improve hydration, and enhance skin elasticity, visibly reducing signs of ageing.

Myoxinol™

Myoxinol™ is a proven and natural active extracted from Hibiscus seeds that mimics Botulinum toxin neurotransmitter to combat wrinkles and expression lines. It acts as a potent antioxidant, protecting cells against free radical damage and preserving collagen fibres. Myoxinol™ activates natural cellular defences, delaying cell ageing both mechanically and biologically, offering long-term anti-ageing benefits.

Pro Ceramide

Phytosphingosine, also known as Pro Ceramide, is a natural component found in the skin that functions as a precursor to ceramides. Ceramides are essential lipids that play a crucial role in maintaining the skin's protective barrier. As we age, the production of ceramides and other Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs) decreases, leading to dryness and increased sensitivity. Phytosphingosine works by stimulating the skin to produce more ceramides and NMFs, thereby enhancing the skin's barrier function. This helps to retain moisture, improve hydration levels, and reduce dryness and sensitivity, resulting in healthier and more resilient skin.

Tetrapeptides

Tetrapeptides are short chains of four amino acids that play vital roles in skin care due to their ability to act as messengers within skin cells. These peptides serve as building blocks for essential proteins like collagen and elastin, which are crucial for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. Additionally, tetrapeptides support the production of lumican, a key protein that helps anchor collagen fibres within the skin's structure.

By stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis, tetrapeptides enhance skin density and firmness. They promote the formation of a robust collagen network, which contributes to a plumping effect that improves the skin's overall appearance. This 3D effect helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in smoother and more youthful-looking skin.

Ceramides Complex

Ceramides are lipids naturally found in our skin barrier. They play an essential role in preventing Trans epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) which is the loss of moisture through the skin, by restoring and maintaining healthy the skin's barrier function. Ceramides also enhance the skin's natural protection against environmental aggressors and irritants, helping to keep skin balanced and calm.

Rose Water

Rose Water serves as a gentle and natural astringent (tightening), effectively improving the appearance of pores and toning the skin. This refreshing active also provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which help to protect the skin from environmental aggressors and provide soothing and hydrating benefits.

Olea Europea Oil

Olea Europea Oil also known as Olive oil is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, offering nourishing and protective benefits for the skin. Abundant in Vitamin E, it shields the skin from cell-damageing free radicals, effectively preventing premature skin ageing. Its high content of Fatty Acids improves barrier function and hydration levels, while its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce skin sensitivity for a healthy and balanced complexion.

  • - + High, Low & Ultra Low Hyaluronic Acid Blend
  • - + Green Pea Polypeptides
  • - + Myoxinol™
  • - + Pro Ceramide
  • - + Tetrapeptides
  • - + Ceramides Complex
  • - + Rose Water
  • - + Olea Europea Oil
MYOXINOL™

Myoxinol™ is an oligopeptide complex derived from Hibiscus Seed Extract, designed to reduce wrinkles by targeting both biological and mechanical causes. Its combination of amino acids smoothes deep lines, particularly on the forehead, and offers protection against free radicals.

Working similarly to injectable wrinkle treatments by mimicking Botox (Botulinum toxin) activity, it effectively reduces muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. Myoxinol™ is a gentle yet potent alternative to injections, delivering visible anti-ageing results for a renewed, smoother and firmer appearance with reduced fine lines.

Clinical Proofs

In-Vitro: Proven to help fight free radicals.
In-Vivo:
Clinically approved for sensitive skin.
Proven to visibly reduce wrinkles.

* The above information has been supplied to the Embassy of Beauty by the brand manufacturer. Embassy of Beauty takes no responsibility for these claimed studies and or results.

Spotlight

MYOXINOL™

Myoxinol™ is an oligopeptide complex derived from Hibiscus Seed Extract, designed to reduce wrinkles by targeting both biological and mechanical causes. Its combination of amino acids smoothes deep lines, particularly on the forehead, and offers protection against free radicals.

Working similarly to injectable wrinkle treatments by mimicking Botox (Botulinum toxin) activity, it effectively reduces muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. Myoxinol™ is a gentle yet potent alternative to injections, delivering visible anti-ageing results for a renewed, smoother and firmer appearance with reduced fine lines.

Clinical Proofs

Clinical Proofs

In-Vitro: Proven to help fight free radicals.
In-Vivo:
Clinically approved for sensitive skin.
Proven to visibly reduce wrinkles.

* The above information has been supplied to the Embassy of Beauty by the brand manufacturer. Embassy of Beauty takes no responsibility for these claimed studies and or results.

Why I love it

  • "Irene Forte is like a Mediterranean diet for my skin. Ingredients from their family Sicilian farm ensure unmatched quality and efficacy."

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

  • Irene Forte's Hibiscus Serum in Green Packaging
    Irene Forte

    Hibiscus Serum With Myoxinol

    From £136

    The Irene Forte Hibiscus Serum with Myoxinol is proven to reduce deep wrinkles on even the most sensitive of skins. The wrinkle reduction becomes more and more noticeable the longer the regime is used. 

    Myoxinol works by impeding the mechanical processes responsible for the development of facial expression lines, acting similarly to injectables to effectively reduce even deep forehead lines.

    This signifies a noteworthy and innovative approach to reversing visible signs of skin ageing. At the same time, it activates the cell's natural defenses to prevent oxidative damage, playing a role in biologically delaying cellular ageing.

    A distinctive blend of Green Pea Polypeptides and an innovative Tetrapeptide collaborates with Myoxinol™ to enhance the production of Collagen and Elastin, resulting in a noticeable reduction of fine lines and wrinkles. The inclusion of Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Acid contributes to hydration and plumping effects.

    Additionally, omega-rich Olive Oil and a Tetra-Ceramide Complex work together to nourish and safeguard the skin's natural moisture barrier. Your skin will be left de-wrinkled, toned and taught!

    Size

    • 30ml
    • Refill (30ml)
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