NAYA NEUROSKIN SCIENCE

Calm skin is resilient skin.

A science-led approach to the skin-mind connection - designed to reduce the look of stress reactivity and support long-term barrier resilience.

A calm baseline is the foundation for resilient skin.

Origin The language 1-2-3 Neuromediators

ORIGIN

Skin and brain: a shared origin

In early development, skin and nervous system share a common origin. This connection helps explain why stress can show up on the skin - and why supporting comfort pathways can improve resilience.

  • Skin and nervous system arise from the ectoderm
  • Stress can influence skin reactivity, barrier function and redness
  • A calmer baseline supports better long-term skin consistency

THE LANGUAGE

Neuromediators: the skin’s messenger system

Skin communicates through messenger molecules involved in comfort, recovery and reactivity. These pathways help shape how skin responds - especially when it is stressed, sensitised or inflamed.

THE FRAMEWORK

1-2-3: Support the signal, reduce the noise, restore the baseline.

A simple framework for neuro-calming skincare: fewer triggers, better signalling, and barrier-first recovery.

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Restore

Neuro-actives that support comfort signalling

We use neuro-supportive actives to promote comfort messengers and help limit stress-linked signals on the skin - so it feels less reactive and more stable over time.

This is a skin-signalling framework. Keep the rest of your routine calm and protective for best results.

Skincare takes on a new dimension through our EMOTIONS.

By supporting stress pathways, we help skin restore comfort, function, and resilience.

NEUROMEDIATORS

Neuromediators and skin

We focus on key neuromediators involved in stress, comfort, recovery and skin reactivity.

β-endorphin linked to comfort and positive emotion pathways

On the skin, this pathway is associated with a more comforted baseline and supports a protective, recovery-oriented response.

Cortisol the stress hormone pathway

When skin is under stress, these pathways can influence barrier integrity and reactivity. Our approach is designed to support balance and comfort.

Substance P associated with neurogenic inflammation

This messenger is linked to redness and sensitivity cascades. Supporting comfort pathways helps reduce the look of stress reactivity.

Oxytocin linked to comfort and bonding signals

In skin science conversations, these pathways are associated with soothing and a more comforted baseline.

These concepts describe skin-signalling pathways. Individual results vary.

Evidence you can trust

We look for alignment across mechanism, visible results, and real-life tolerance.

OUR SKIN SCIENCE

SKIN SIGNALS, NOT HYPE

We start with what skin actually responds to: stress-reactivity, inflammation, comfort, and barrier regulation. That means choosing actives for biological relevance — and for how skin feels and behaves over time, not just how it looks today.

TESTS ON THE SKIN

COMFORT + TOLERANCE-LED RESULTS

We combine instrumental measures with user trials to track what matters: hydration, visible redness, comfort, and how well skin tolerates daily use — including layering and reapplication.

REAL-WORLD TOLERANCE

BUILT FOR SENSITIVE, STRESSED SKIN

Our formulas are developed for reactive days — not “perfect skin” days. We test for cumulative tolerance and long-term comfort, so your routine stays steady even when skin is more easily triggered.

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