The MECCA view

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind — it shows up on your skin. Think: redness, irritation, tightness, and flare-ups after the smallest triggers (like too much sun, overdoing it with actives, long travel days, weather swings, or late nights). Destress was designed for exactly that. Developed by our board-certified dermatologist, this clinically proven calm-down serum combines 2% Niacinamide with barrier-boosting actives like Phytosphingosine, Ceramides, and Adaptogenic Ashwagandha. Together, they help instantly soothe and strengthen the skin’s defenses, so it reacts less over time. Lightweight, layerable, and built for life’s stress tests, it’s calm and care in every drop.

Key ingredients

2% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3): Helps calm visible redness, improve the look of pores, and support a smoother, more even complexion.

Vitamin C: Helps brighten the appearance of skin and provides antioxidant support.

Ashwagandha: An adaptogenic herb known to help skin adapt to stress and support its natural defenses.

Phytosphingosine: Naturally present in our skin, it is a powerhouse ingredient that is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and essential for a healthy skin barrier. Helps retain moisture and defend against external stressors.

Active ingredients

Vitamin C 0.5%

Barrier Lipid Complex 1.5%

Niacinamide 2%

Made without

Fragrance, Essential Oils, Parabens, Silicones and Sulphates (SLS & SLES).

Consumer testing results

- 95% reported that their skin looked less red

- 95% said their skin appeared calmer

- In a clinical study, Destress was proven to be non-irritating & non-sensitising

Usage

Use morning and night. After cleansing with Bare Necessity, press a few drops into face and neck. Follow with Barely There, and don’t skip SPF during the day.

Item Code

I-084669